Episode 38

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2nd Dec 2020

Female Running Safety – A True Story about Being in an Uncomfortable Situation

Hello Runners,

We made it to the last month of 2020. One more to go and we start a fresh new year.

Though things will still be rough at the beginning of 2021, let's hope as the year progresses things turn around and improve and bring our lives closer to normal. And especially live running races back without the worry of cancellations.

I hope each of you had a nice Thanksgiving holiday with whomever you could spend it with this year. My girlfriend Tracy and I celebrated with a feast. Seems we were eating leftovers for the following three days. Not complaining.

Tracy and I also walked the Give Back Half-Marathon, a virtual half-marathon, put on by Fleet Feet in Burbank and Encino, California. We chose to do it at the Cherry Creek State Park in Denver. This is a nature filled park and we had a wonderful time enjoying the peace and quiet. Tracy is very strong and did well. I am very proud of her.

If you have been a listener of the Feel Good Running podcast for some time, you know that I am passionate about female running safety. My guest this episode is Tasha Ina Church. She was my guest on Episode #9 back in March of 2019.

Tasha recently posted on her Facebook Page about a terrifying encounter she had while running. Being a professional Self Defense Instructor and even all the techniques she knows, it was terrifying. She tells the story in this episode.

She also talks about her new Self Defense on-line course that will be available on December 8th. And she is conducting a 7-day virtual Empowerment Challenge that will rock your world. It is titled "When Women Rise." This will be held December 7-15 for 30 minutes each day. 12:00-12:30 PM EST, 9:00-9:30 AM PST.

Be well and be safe runners. Wear your mask in public. Please be kind and courteous to others and share our love of the sport of running running!

Keep running!

~ Jim

 

SHOW NOTES

 

Inspirational Running Quote

“Running Safety is as Simple as ABC...Always Be Careful” – Unknown

 

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Feel Good Running | For the Everyday Runner!
Feel Good Running | For the Everyday Runner!
Feel Good Running is for the everyday runner. No matter if you are a long time runner, a beginner or just thinking about getting into running, you will enjoy each episode. Our goal is to inspire, motivate and even entertain you. Our guests are mostly everyday runners that have amazing stories about their running. There are also weekly news snippets about runners accomplishments that will inspire you. And we always end the show with a motivating running quote! Host Jim Lynch is an avid Feel Good Runner himself. Enjoy the show.

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Jim Lynch

I am an accomplished long-distance runner, having completed 101 marathons and earning recognition as a certified 50 States finisher, with a marathon completed in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. I have also completed a 50K ultramarathon in Moab, Utah.

In addition to my athletic achievements, I am a certified Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) race director and support multiple race events each year across Denver and beyond. I currently serve as the course director for the half marathon at the Denver Colfax Marathon. I also collaborate with HAL Sports and Aravaipa Running, contributing to the execution of several high-profile road and trail races.

Previously, I served as race director for the Maui Marathon from 2023 to 2025, following more than a decade of involvement in various leadership and operational roles. I also served as Vice President of Valley Isle Road Runners, supporting and growing the running community in Maui.