Episodes

In my quest to bring you the absofreakinglutely best in running and entertainment aka RUNUTAINMENT, I try to seek our guest who I feel will add value to you personally and or professionally. Alysse is strategic marketer from NY to LA, Alysse earned her Bachelor of Arts from Penn State (WE ARE!) and hails from advertising powerhouse Ogilvy & Mather where she drove account management for Global and North American brands like Nestlé, HTC and Covered California across strategy, eCRM, digital, loyalt...

Kalilah is a graduate of Penn State University and Morgan State University with a Masters in Architecture. After college the Brooklyn native migrated to Baltimore and worked as a designer for Under Armour. Baltimore erupted after the death of Freddie Gray and Kalilah noticed there's was a disconnect in the neighborhood she worked and lived. So rather than stand on the sidelines and do nothing she started "MESS IN A BOTTLE". Mess in a Bottle's concept is based on a form of communication; dating a...

This was an exploration into the evolution of Charlie Dark, the DJ, Poet, Founder of Run Dem Crew in London, Influencer, leader and yogi. We sat down for an intimate conversation in his home surrounded by thousands of 12inch and 45 records a collection which he amassed over the decades. When he's not rescuing dance hall records you'll probably find him running with his crew or teaching Yoga to beginners. "Running has had a tremendous impact on my life but yoga has had a bigger impact". I was cur...

We all have a store to tell and who better to tell your story than you. But for whatever the reason you may be hesitant to share your truth. What I have found is that once you open and share your truth it empowers others to do the same. Staying silent is what empowers abusers and shields them from having to be confronted with their tragic offenses perpetrated on innocent victims; meanwhile the victims are left broken having to deal with the stain and shame from the traumatic experience. As a kid...

The volume frequency speed of information flowing on the internet via social media, 📺 , 🚂 , ✈️ billboards and 🚕 can be overwhelming. Seems like everyone is trying to grab our attention; it’s funny because that’s exactly what I’m trying to do-so I guess I’m just as guilty. Even if I’m trying to drown of negative noise and pump up the volume on positivity, some might argue I’m only adding to an already saturated market. And I’d have to disagree, I think we’ve become adept at ignoring billboard,...

Toast Cafe is what happens when you have over two decades of friendships Angelo Wayne and Mike are the owners of Toast. Conveniently located in the heart of Brooklyn. Angelo-(one of the owners) is an avid runner and Chiropractor. During this episode we chop it up about his latest entrepreneurial venture. I traveled from Connecticut to catch up with a few friends after a run in preparation for the NYC Half Marathon. I found the atmosphere warm, inviting and kid friendly. Toast is conveniently loc...

Malene B is a multi disciplinary brand, focused on artistic and by hand applications across sculptural objects & textiles. Strong feminine archetypes present in Caribbean culture, As well as in the African diaspora are seen throughout the brands process, materials and patterns. Malene B The woman behind the brand is synonymous with beauty and function. Malene Barnett the human has earned the reputation as a creative influencer and a leading industry voice. Over the past two decades her textile a...

We kicked off this episode on FB and IG and the response was fantastic. We started off with a few questions: What's your morning routine?, Where are you racing this weekend? DD shoe is a yes or a no go for you? Coffee Wars DD, 5Bucks , McDonalds of BK 50cent ? What's on your feet? and what type of bike do you ride and have you tried that new Beyond Meat burger? As the calls started coming in from around country is was hard for me to contain my enthusiasm. We covered the essentials of getting fit...

We're about to enter the 2nd Quarter, many have already abandoned their New Years Resolutions-I I know that may sound pessimistic but I'm a realist. Don't worry you can still win the 4th Quarter and that's a theme I'm working on for a future blog post or a book who knows. In this episode I wanted to try something different on the show that would get the "RUNUNATION" audience involved. So I posed a question on IG and FB about habits specifically how you make a new habit stick, meal prep ideas for...

"Haters" are they real or Imaginary? What happens in our spaces when we interpret objective feed or criticism as "Hate". Kim Derrell Swift from Houston, Texas said: "This is going to be valuable, you need to acknowledge threats or at least be aware of them and that's exactly what this topic is about" We're in living in a hyper sensitive era, people are walking on eggshells tip toeing around racism/sexism and others are like bulls in a china shop-they can't help themselves they're setting off all...

This is my first official solo episode, in it I tried to provide some context for the new members of Rununation. For those Rununation members that have been following on Facebook will remember the skits and weekly race recaps. As crazy as it may seem I was hesitant to push the record button. I've shared bits and pieces of my life in my music, what I attempted to do here was incorporate the music into the podcast to help tell the story. This was an emotional ride but I'm glad I embarked along the...

Robert is a senior at Columbia University, who's majoring in Economics & Computer Science. He's the Artistic Director of Raw Elements and the host of the Robert John Boyle Show that has a different theme everyday from RAW, Shit Gary V Says, Make Positivity Louder Voice and Fade. Robert was a Tim Ferris fan for years but, only started his podcast after hearing Gary Vee on Power 105.1. Sit back enjoy the episode rate and write a review on iTunes. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek...

Bailey from Headliner Video reached out to me for some insight on how I promote my podcast, It was a great opportunity for me to reflect on the journey and share some of what I learned along the journey. It was weird sitting on the other side of the mic Those in the "Rununation Family" who've been following me on Facebook and IG will recall the picture in picture videos which I created. During the early days I'd literally sit behind the wheel record a video and have the guest do the same, then t...

Robbe recently wrote a compelling piece for Runner's World Magazine about an curios observation noticed while on Strava. The story was inspired by a book he'd just finished reading entitled "Not In My Neighborhood" written by Antero Pietila. Pietila spent 35years with the Baltimore Sun. "Baltimore is the setting for (and typifies) one of the most penetrating examinations of bigotry and residential segregation every published in the United States". While viewing the city on Strava he was amazed t...

Eight years ago, Kyle was terrified of the idea of an open water swim, and could not bike or run more than a mile from his house because of his crippling anxiety. Today, he is an All-American triathlete. In this during this live episode at the Pacific Cycling and Triathlon Shop in Stamford CT. Kyle shares his story and how exactly he made the transition. Kyle is looking to shift his focus towards coaching and helping other triathletes realize their potential, physically and mentally. He knows th...

Jeri Villereal is a wife a mother of three lovely children, who really wasn't athletic as a child growing up in St Luis. Jeri was raised as a Christian then converted to Islam. So how does someone go from the couch to to becoming an urban farmer and doing triathlons? You'll have to tune in to find out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-oxley/support

We took the show on the road to Atlanta for this episode with Patrick Jefferson. Pat was a world class athlete who participated in olympic trials, he's a former Nike athlete who ran track for the Marine Corps-the only time he wore a uniform was for the annual ball. During this episode we talked about his running career, battles with depression, entrepreneurial ventures, losing it all and bouncing back from defeat. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-oxley/support

Shak Empowers was created by Shakira aka Shak. A wife, mother, entrepreneur & Podcaster whose mission is to inspire people to tap into their potential so that they feel inspired to move on their purpose. Shakira created this platform to not only share what she’s learned over the years but also to help others share their journey of how they have successfully navigated their careers and achieved their goals. She’s the host of the Shaking It Up With Shak podcast, 5x marathoner, mother of 4, married...

Millennials often get a bad rap, they're accused of many things being entitled and lazy top charts-In this episode Chloe Lynn dispels that myth. Chloe Lynn, a young twenty something. Also known as the "aesthetics aficionado". Passionate about making a difference in her community and encouraging others to do the same Chloe Lynn is a Carnegie Mellon graduate, project manager and the founder of "Love Walks" that was birthed out her personal conviction that, "We must not only talk about loving peopl...

Darius attended UMBC on a full scholarship where he ran track, after graduating with a mathematics he hung up his spikes and began his a career as a math teacher. During his summer vacation he volunteered at 1012 Sports in Baltimore. The experience impacted him so much that he decided he'd pick up his running shoes and run for a cause. In this episode we talk about what the transition was like for him from the the track to the road. On Saturday October 20th we'll tackle the Baltimore Half Marath...

Daisha is a college professor, mother of two beautiful children an 11yr old and 9yr old one of which is autistic. After the birth of her daughter she gained weight but, managed to work it off by doing P90X and Insanity workouts. However, Dasiha wasn't as fortunate after the birth of her son due to complications during pregnancy; she gained 60lbs. At her peak Daisha was 262lbs today she works diligently to maintain 160lbs with the assistance of her virtual trainer Lamar Fernanders. During this ep...

Lilly grew up in East LA one of the toughest neighborhoods in California, where you either become a victim or a survivor-Lilly choose the latter. In High School she ran cross country, upon graduating she decided to serve her country by joining the Army. After being called a "one trick pony" because she only ran marathons at the time-she started a two year quest to become a triathlete. The road to becoming an ironman wasn't easy. Lilly went from not owning a bike, knowing how to swim, getting inj...

Typically not the faces that you'd see doing an IRONMAN but, then again these two are not your typical average Joe's. Swift & Miles met through their shared passion for triathlons and the power of social media specifically the Black Triathletes Association BTA. After both going through a divorce and battling depression they needed to find something to do with their new found spare time. Traveling along two separate paths at the time, not knowing each other they decided to pour themselves into t...

Khadijah is the 1st Muslim Woman Triathlete to qualify for Team USA, during this episode she recaps her race IRONMAN 70.3 South Africa World Championships experience. She's a project manager by day who is sponsored by F2C Nutrition, Trisports.com, Asiyasport and Adidas. But, bigger than all of that she's a mother and fierce competitor. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-oxley/support