Matt sits down with Jaiden English, a weightlifter, runner, and certified personal trainer. Jaiden shares her journey from fitness novice to marathon runner, detailing how she balances running and weightlifting, the importance of nutrition, and her passion for helping others online at @jaidenglish_fitness on Instagram.

Tune in for practical tips on managing fitness routines, overcoming mental hurdles, and finding joy in healthy activity.

Plus, HOKA tech rep Derek Knabe returns to the show to give details on the new Arahi 8 and other shoes available at the Silent Disco happening Oct. 4 at John's Run/Walk Shop.

Kentucky Running is produced by John's Run/Walk Shop in Lexington, Kentucky, and sponsored by Currex insoles.

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In 2009, Black Girls RUN! was created in an effort to tackle the growing obesity epidemic in the African-American community and provide encouragement and resources to both new and veteran runners.

Dania Britt and Tamekka Cornelius, Ambassadors for the Louisville chapter, talk to us about the impact this organization has made on women in Kentucky.

Plus, John's Run/Walk Shop has a HUGE announcement. Listen to this episode for the big news!

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Black Girls RUN! Louisville, KY

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If you've heard the term "super shoe" and had no clue what they are or if they're right for you, this episode will bring you up to *ahem* speed.

John's Run/Walk Shop's Running Shoe Buyer Kellen Ague-Kneeland joins the show to discuss the history and innovations of super shoes. He drops knowledge on super shoes' materials, their benefits to runners, and which ones you can find on JRWS shelves.

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Tennis and pickleball are popular sports, but not everyone wears the right shoes to keep their feet secure and safe. In this episode, our ASICS tech rep, Meredith McKinney, explains the importance of proper court footwear and the options ASICS offers.

Join us on June 11 for Nightfall Pickleball. You could win a free pair of ASICS court shoes!

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Summer running in Kentucky means having to pay extra attention to hydration. On this episode, Lance Bollinger, Associate Professor in the Dept. of Kinesiology and Health Promotion at the University of Kentucky, provides valuable information on how proper hydration can keep you safe and improve running performance.

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Julie Bretigan is the Executive Director of Life Adventure Center in Versailles, a nonprofit that uses outdoor adventure to unlock resilience in people who have experienced trauma. We'll talk about their impact and how you can support their mission.

Kentucky Running is produced by John's Run/Walk Shop in Lexington, Kentucky, and sponsored by Currex insoles.

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Cara Meade from Creative Yoga in Lexington joins the show to discuss how yoga can benefit runners. If you're looking for new ways to improve your running performance, listen to this episode and consider yoga.

Plus, our Brooks Guru gives us details on the Ghost 17.

Learn more about yoga for runners in this blog post from Cara. And learn more about yoga on Now: a Podcast by Creative Yoga.

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We're excited to bring on Special Olympics Kentucky as our race beneficiary for Run the Bluegrass. Brent Wallace joins the show to discuss his many years as a Special Olympics volunteer. He tells us about their opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities, a common misperception of Special Olympians, and what not to do at the Polar Plunge.

Learn more at soky.org.

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Kentucky Running is produced by John's Run/Walk Shop in Lexington, Kentucky, and sponsored by Currex insoles.

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