Ultra Ordinary Running

Join Angela, Christina, and Melissa for our first race recap of 2021. We discuss Angela and Melissa’s recent run/walking of Across The Globe, preview and discuss other virtual races including Yeti and CRAW, and even have a screaming goat join us towards the end. Thanks for joining us in the journey to any miles. Angela’s … Continue reading Episode 29: A journey to any miles

We’re getting the band back together again, AGAIN. Thanks to the friends out there who asked us to come back 🙂 Join us this holiday season as Christina recaps her recent Javelina 100K run and the three of us catch up on what our pandemic running has been like. Life sure has changed a lot … Continue reading Episode 28: Ultraordinary pandemic holiday extravaganza

After a 7-month hiatus, WE’RE BACK!! Thanks, listeners for your emails and tweets asking us to come back 😉 Join us for this episode as we talk about topics including: mountain lions, bears, dyslexia, heel/ankle issues, shoes, caffeine, smoothie recipes, and plans for the future! If anyone is interested in checking out Melissa’s charity run … Continue reading Episode 27: Getting the Band Back Together!!

Here it is, the big Javelina Jundred recap show! It is hard for us to believe that after nearly a year of hard work, our big race is finally over. As most of you already know, the race did not go as planned (or hoped) for any of us. But you know what they say, … Continue reading Episode 26: Javelina Jundred Recap

Here it is, the big Javelina Jundred recap show! It is hard for us to believe that after nearly a year of hard work, our big race is finally over. As most of you already know, the race did not go as planned (or hoped) for any of us. But you know what they say, you learn the most from the tough days.  We want to extend all our gratitude to everyone who has supported us throughout this journey. Thanks so much for being with us every step of the way. Here is a link to Christina’s race report And to Melissa’s race report: Part 1, Part 2 Now for our usual links: Angela’s Twitter: @angelmurf Angela’s Blog: https://silverliningstrong.wordpress.com/ Christina’s Twitter: @arunningmess Christina’s Blog: http://www.arunningmess.com/ Melissa’s Twitter: @melissa_raguet Melissa’s Blog: http://www.clothmother.com/ Music: Happy Rock from www.bensound.com

The big day is almost here! Listen to us discuss our final race preps, biggest fears, etc. Thanks for following along on this journey! Watch and subscribe to Christina’s Vlog here! She has got seriously great stuff!! Angela’s Twitter: @angelmurf Angela’s Blog: https://silverliningstrong.wordpress.com/ Christina’s Twitter: @arunningmess Christina’s Blog: http://www.arunningmess.com/ Melissa’s Twitter: @melissa_raguet Melissa’s Blog: http://www.clothmother.com/ Music: Happy Rock … Continue reading Episode 25: PRE-RACE SHOW!!!!

The big day is almost here! Listen to us discuss our final race preps, biggest fears, etc. Thanks for following along on this journey! Watch and subscribe to Christina’s Vlog here! She has got seriously great stuff!! Angela’s Twitter: @angelmurf Angela’s Blog: https://silverliningstrong.wordpress.com/ Christina’s Twitter: @arunningmess Christina’s Blog: http://www.arunningmess.com/ Melissa’s Twitter: @melissa_raguet Melissa’s Blog: http://www.clothmother.com/ Music: Happy Rock from www.bensound.com

In this episode of Ultra Ordinary Podcast, we chat about our preparations for Javelina 100 and recap Christina’s amazing marathon PR at Chicago. Join us as we laugh, cry, and throw it down.  Thanks for listening! Watch and subscribe to Christina’s Vlog here! She has got seriously great stuff!! Angela’s Twitter: @angelmurf Angela’s Blog: https://silverliningstrong.wordpress.com/ Christina’s … Continue reading Episode 24: Throwing it down

In this episode of Ultra Ordinary Podcast, we chat about our preparations for Javelina 100 and recap Christina’s amazing marathon PR at Chicago. Join us as we laugh, cry, and throw it down.  Thanks for listening! Watch and subscribe to Christina’s Vlog here! She has got seriously great stuff!! Angela’s Twitter: @angelmurf Angela’s Blog: https://silverliningstrong.wordpress.com/ Christina’s Twitter: @arunningmess Christina’s Blog: http://www.arunningmess.com/ Melissa’s Twitter: @melissa_raguet Melissa’s Blog: http://www.clothmother.com/ Music: Happy Rock from www.bensound.com

In this episode, Angela updates us on her new life in Nevada and how she is managing to run with her crazy work schedule, Christina continues to crush those mountains and miles, and Melissa works on rehabilitating her knee.  Thanks for listening! Watch and subscribe to Christina’s Vlog here! She has got seriously great stuff!! … Continue reading Episode 23: Ultraordinary, now in three states

In this episode, Angela updates us on her new life in Nevada and how she is managing to run with her crazy work schedule, Christina continues to crush those mountains and miles, and Melissa works on rehabilitating her knee.  Thanks for listening! Watch and subscribe to Christina’s Vlog here! She has got seriously great stuff!! Angela’s Twitter: @angelmurf Angela’s Blog: https://silverliningstrong.wordpress.com/ Christina’s Twitter: @arunningmess Christina’s Blog: http://www.arunningmess.com/ Melissa’s Twitter: @melissa_raguet Melissa’s Blog: http://www.clothmother.com/ Music: Happy Rock from www.bensound.com

In this episode of Ultra Ordinary Podcast, Christina tells us all about her Bulldog 50K PR (and her upcoming charity marathon in Chicago!), Angela shares some news about major life changes, and Melissa discusses her injury and crazy dry needling experience.  This episode is a must-listen-to! Watch and subscribe to Christina’s new Vlog here! She … Continue reading Episode 22: Christina’s Bulldog 50K, Angela’s News, and Melissa’s Dry Needling

In this episode of Ultra Ordinary Podcast, Christina tells us all about her Bulldog 50K PR (and her upcoming charity marathon in Chicago!), Angela shares some news about major life changes, and Melissa discusses her injury and crazy dry needling experience.  This episode is a must-listen-to! Watch and subscribe to Christina’s new Vlog here! She has got seriously great stuff!! Angela’s Twitter: @angelmurf Angela’s Blog: https://silverliningstrong.wordpress.com/ Christina’s Twitter: @arunningmess Christina’s Blog: http://www.arunningmess.com/ Melissa’s Twitter: @melissa_raguet Melissa’s Blog: http://www.clothmother.com/ Music: Happy Rock from www.bensound.com

We just hit record and started going. Usually this is the kind of life/training conversation we have before we start the show. But this time it is the show. Enjoy! Here are some things we talked about: Melissa’s Howl At The Moon race report What the heck is a rossiter? Also: watch and subscribe to Christina’s new … Continue reading Episode 21: The Non-Show Show

We just hit record and started going. Usually this is the kind of life/training conversation we have before we start the show. But this time it is the show. Enjoy! Here are some things we talked about: Melissa’s Howl At The Moon race report What the heck is a rossiter? Also: watch and subscribe to Christina’s new Vlog here! She has got seriously great stuff!! And now for our usual links: Angela’s Twitter: @angelmurf Angela’s Blog: https://silverliningstrong.wordpress.com/ Christina’s Twitter: @arunningmess Christina’s Blog: http://www.arunningmess.com/ Melissa’s Twitter: @melissa_raguet Melissa’s Blog: http://www.clothmother.com/ Music: Happy Rock from www.bensound.com

Angela, Melissa, and Rob recently ran a 12-hour nighttime relay called Chase the Moon. In this episode we recap the race and talk about what it was like to run a relay in the dark. Rob even pops in to join us as a special (surprise!) guest. Thanks for listening! (If you still want more information … Continue reading Episode 20: Chase the moon race recap

Angela, Melissa, and Rob recently ran a 12-hour nighttime relay called Chase the Moon. In this episode we recap the race and talk about what it was like to run a relay in the dark. Rob even pops in to join us as a special (surprise!) guest. Thanks for listening! (If you still want more information about the race, Melissa blogged it here). Also: watch and subscribe to Christina’s new Vlog here! She has got seriously great stuff!! And now for our usual links: Angela’s Twitter: @angelmurf Angela’s Blog: https://silverliningstrong.wordpress.com/ Christina’s Twitter: @arunningmess Christina’s Blog: http://www.arunningmess.com/ Melissa’s Twitter: @melissa_raguet Melissa’s Blog: http://www.clothmother.com/ Music: Happy Rock from www.bensound.com

This episode is a shortie! We each give you a little update about how our training is going. Enjoy! Watch and subscribe to Christina’s new Vlog here! The Javelina Jundred video we love is here. Angela’s Twitter: @angelmurf Angela’s Blog: https://silverliningstrong.wordpress.com/ Christina’s Twitter: @arunningmess Christina’s Blog: http://www.arunningmess.com/ Melissa’s Twitter: @melissa_raguet Melissa’s Blog: http://www.clothmother.com/ Music: Happy Rock from www.bensound.com

This episode is a shortie! We each give you a little update about how our training is going. Enjoy! Watch and subscribe to Christina’s new Vlog here! The Javelina Jundred video we love is here. Angela’s Twitter: @angelmurf Angela’s Blog: https://silverliningstrong.wordpress.com/ Christina’s Twitter: @arunningmess Christina’s Blog: http://www.arunningmess.com/ Melissa’s Twitter: @melissa_raguet Melissa’s Blog: http://www.clothmother.com/ Music: Happy Rock from www.bensound.com

In this episode of Ultra Ordinary Running Podcast, we talk about what has been going on for each of us in terms of life and running, etc. Christina discusses her knee injury and vlog, Angela updates us on her training, new coaching gig, and desire for a massage, and Melissa describes her recent adventures getting … Continue reading Episode 18: Training talk