Howard Lao (“How”) is a photographer based in the Pacific Northwest. Born and raised in Portland Oregon, he ran track at Cleveland High School and continued his athletic career by running at the University of Washington.

Howard combines his unique background as a Division 1 athlete with his photography, capturing the essence of athletes and the moments that bring fans closer to the competition. He has provided coverage at events of all calibers from local elementary school events to World Championships (Beijing 2015, Portland 2016, London 2017) & the Olympic Trials.

His work has also appeared in newspaper (The Seattle Times, The Oregonian) and commercially (Nike, Oiselle, Training Journal by Lauren Fleshman).

He has also worked on multiple NIKE SNKRS projects both as a field producer and photographer.

Photo Cred: Jake Willard

What we talked about:

5:00- Introduction to Howard Lao

12:45- How Howard got started competing in track and field

23:40- How he started doing photography and capturing photos at track and field meets

28:00- The process of getting credentials and getting into track and field meets and events

36:05- How athletes and businesses get the rights to photos he takes

45:10- What the Big Friendly Meets were and his involvement in capturing photos there

48:00- Who hired him to be the photographer at The Big Friendly Meets

49:20- Who he has photographed and seen compete that he wants other people to know about

56:15- Tips for taking photos of runners

59:15- Howard’s dreams for his photography business

1:02:10- What other types of things he does besides running photography

1:05:00- End of podcast questions

Show Notes:

Howard Lao Photography

Book Recommendation: Studio Anywhere

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Andrew started his own running career at the age of 14 and went on to pursue a degree in Exercise Physiology. While in college, Andrew’s commitment to the sport of running continued to grow, as he competed in cross-country and track, specializing in the middle-distance events.

Post-graduation, Andrew moved to Mammoth Lakes, California, where he created and coached a non-profit running club called the High Sierra Striders. He is now the head coach for the Mammoth Track Club and is currently sponsored by On out of Zurich, Switzerland.

Andrew currently resides in Mammoth Lakes with his wife Deena (Olympic Marathon bronze medalist and American Record holder in the marathon and half-marathon) and their daughter, Piper Bloom.

In this episode Andrew shares about the Mammoth Track Club, what he’s learned from some amazing coaches he’s had the opportunity to work with and so much more. If you are curious- YES he gives off that same positive vibe that his wife Deena does.

Photo Cred: Miles Weaver

What we talked about:

4:45- What the Mammoth Track Club is currently up to

9:45- Building a track in Mammoth Lakes, California

14:00- The culture on the Mammoth Track Club team

17:35- Deena Kastor’s philosophy and how she benefits the team with her mental strength

18:50- Biggest lessons that Andrew learned from Coach Bob Larson, Coach Joe Vigil, and Coach Terrence Mahon

29:30- How Deena Kastor and Andrew grew together in their training philosophy and how they work together as coaches and leaders of the Mammoth track club

35:50- What his coaching philosophy is

40:00- Andrew’s virtual coaching services

41:15- Hypothetical situations for different athletes and how he would coach them

50:00- The importance of altitude for training and the difference between living at altitude and doing short altitude camps

54:05- Recounting the year that Deena Kastor and Meb Keflezighi both won medals at the 2004 Athens Olympics

59:45- The relationship and team sponsorship with On Running

1:05:20- End of podcast questions

Show Notes:

Atomic Habits – James Cleary

Frankenstien

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Ahmaud Arbery was an unarmed black man out for a run when he was shot and killed by two white men. This happened on February 23rd and the arrest for his murder finally happened yesterday, Friday, May 7th after a heart wrenching video was released.

TODAY, Friday, May 8th there is a 2.23 mile run to honor Ahmaud- join me for a run, walk or jog and use the hashtag #irunwithmaud

A little bit more about my guest today – Chris is a graduate of Florida State University and lives in Tallahasee, FL with his wife of 12 years Shanell, their 5 year old daughter Roxanne, and their pets Dali (dog) and Draco (cat). He has a 15 yr old son Dylan who lives in Pittsburgh. Growing up a military brat (mother Navy, dad Marine Corps) he grew up surrounded by “diversity”. He’s a runner and triathlete who has completed 8 marathons and 3 half iron mans. In his free time he serves as an assistant cross country coach at Lincoln High School in Tallahassee, a board member of the local Red Cross, and a fundraiser for the Donna Foundation. He’s a fan of Disney, Doctor Who, Hamilton, and wants to remind you that not all Slytherins are Death Eaters.

I met Chris through my work with the Donna Foundation and when I posted about Ahmaud yesterday, we started a discussion through facebook messenger and I asked him if he would share his thoughts on this podcast. I am grateful for his voice and that he was willing to come on and share!

Thank you for tuning in today friends.

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Some other topics we discuss are intermittent fasting, fueling while breastfeeding, getting your iron checked and more. Anna is currently in the middle of a Nutrition for Runner’s Course and has another one coming up this May. Make sure you check it out and see if it’s something you may be interested in taking.

Show Notes: 

Runner’s Nutrition Course

St. Vincent Sports Performance

Anna on Instagram

Lindsey on Instagram

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Amanda Loudin is an award winning journalist and masters runner. She has been published in The Washington Post, ESPN, Outside Magazine, Runner’s World, Women’s Running and more. If you are reading anything about health and fitness, you’ve probably read some of her work.

Amanda is the proud mom of two- she just sent her oldest off to college; and she’s someone I look up to as a Mom. She has shifted her running to more trail running these days and shares with us about her shift from chasing faster times to running more for the pure enjoyment of it as a masters runner. She calls it running 2.0, which I love.

I really enjoyed getting to know Amanda more in this episode and hope you enjoy our conversation!

Show Notes: 

Amanda’s Website

Ericka Andersen’s piece in the Washington Post

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“Live Podcast Recording with the NYRR“

“An evening with Deena Kastor and Sally McRae“

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Brad Stulberg is a writer, a coach, and he speaks on the well-being of human performance. He is the co-author of the brand new book “The Passion Paradox” which he wrote with Steve Magness; their second book together. (First book; “Peak Performance”)

Brad works with executives, entrepreneurs, and athletes on their mental skills and overall wellbeing. He is a columnist for Outside Magazine and have written for the New York Times, Wired, New York Magazine, Sports Illustrated, and more.

In this conversation, he shares about his heart behind writing this book and we talk about what passion really looks like in day to day life. Passion is a word people are sometimes confused by and just use it loosely but Brad has some really great examples and ways to think about the topic- he has spent years researching it. We talk about our own passions and I share how I aim to lead a very balanced day to day life which lends for a really great, authentic conversation.

Show Notes:

Brad’s Website

The Passion Paradox – Brad Stulberg & Steve Magness

Peak Performance – Brad Stulberg & Steve Magness

There There – Tommy Orange

The Great Believers – Rebecca Makkai

Devotions – Mary Oliver

The Craving Mind – Judson Brewer

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