#752 - Mike McCalley: How a Brutal Wake-Up Call From His Son Changed Everything
Mike McCalley shares the unlikely progression from being unable to jog a quarter mile to training for and racing some of the biggest enduran...
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The Rambling Runner
This is a podcast for and about dedicated amateur runners. Those of us who balance our love of running with jobs, families, friends, errands, and all of life's other responsibilities. Become...
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20 of 753 episodes#751 - Meniscus Repair, Recovery Timeline, and Why I Chose Surgery
In this episode, I share a solo update on my knee surgery, focusing on what a meniscus repair is, how it differs from older meniscus procedu...
#750 - Matt Fitzgerald's "Dying to Run: An Athlete's Quest for One More Finish"
When sports journalist and bestselling author Matt Fitzgerald is struck by long COVID, his lifelong passion—running—becomes a distant memory...
#749 - Jared Ewing: From Nearly Losing a Leg and Being Told He'd Never Run Again to a 3:01 Marathon and the Grand Slam of Ultra's
In this episode, I talk with Jared Ewing about one of the most remarkable comeback stories I’ve ever heard. Jared shares how a devastating a...
#748 - Sue Reynolds: From 60 Years Old and 335 lbs to World Champion
In this episode, Sue Reynolds describes her surreal and amazing journey from a 60 year old 335 pound new athlete to two-time World Champion...
#747 - The State of Endurance Sports and Race Trends with Bob Bickel from RunSignup
In this episode, I dive into the latest insights from RunSignup’s midyear report on the endurance race industry and how demographic shifts a...
#746 - Building Strength for Running Performance with Brodie Sharpe
In this episode, I dive into the importance of strength training for runners with Brodie Sharpe. We explore how strength training can enhanc...
#745 - Empowerment and Freedom: The Story of The Aruna Project
In this episode, April Berg of The Aruna Project shares her inspiring journey from college athlete to activist fighting human trafficking. D...
#744 - Justin Hetherington: From No Running to Ultramarathon Success
In this episode, Justin Hetherington shares his inspiring journey from childhood struggles and a fear of sports to becoming a dedicated ultr...
#743 - Claire Bartholic: How a Goal Oriented Athlete Can Put Running in the "Friend Zone"
In this episode, Claire Bartholic shares her inspiring journey from running a sub-3:00 marathon despite starting her running journey later i...
#742 - Dr. Kathryn Zioto: Double Boston, Grit, and Finding Joy in the Process
Prepare to be inspired by Dr. Kathryn Zioto, a remarkable athlete balancing a busy medical career, motherhood, and ultra-distance running. I...
#741 - Hildee Weiss - Embracing My Inner Athlete: A Mom's Journey from Couch Potato to Runner at 46
Discover Hildee Weiss's inspiring story of late-life fitness, self-belief, and overcoming self-doubt to become an active runner and author....
#740 - Kelsey Boyer: Competitive Snowboarder to Endurance - Overcoming Serious Brain Injury and Running a Marathon
In this episode, Kelsey Boyer shares her inspiring journey from competitive snowboarding and traumatic brain injury to embracing marathon ru...
#739 - Amy Crain: 3rd Overall and Top American in the 45-49 Age Group at the Boston Marathon
In this episode, Amy Crain shares her inspiring journey as a master marathon runner, highlighting how mental shifts, smart training, and a l...
#738 - Laura Pifer: 3rd Masters Woman at the Boston Marathon Behind Sara Hall and Des Linden
In this episode, Laura Pifer shares her remarkable journey from her early days of national record performances in high school to running her...
#737 - Esteban Trujillo: From Oregon Walk-On, to Quitting Running and Moving to Alaska, to an OTQ and Second Masters Runner at Boston
Join us as Esteban Trujillo shares his inspiring story of returning to marathon running after a seven-year break, fueled by a passion for pu...
#736 - Damian Hall: The Secrets to Becoming an Ageless Athlete
Discover how top ultra runner Damian Hall challenges age-related decline in his new book Run Forever: The Secrets to Becoming an Ageless Ath...
#735 - Finding Joy and Purpose in Running – Jess Sikorski's Inspirational Journey
In this episode we learn how to unlock the power of running as a source of joy, community, and meaningful impact. Jess Sikorski shares her p...
#734 - Martin Dugard - The Long Run: Steve Prefontaine, Frank Shorter, Joan Benoit, Grete Waitz, and the Decade That Made the Marathon Cool
In his newest book, The Long Run: Steve Prefontaine, Frank Shorter, Joan Benoit, Grete Waitz, and the Decade That Made the Marathon Cool, U....
#733 - Bill Volpe: From Novice to Nationally Ranked Runner at 60
Catch the remarkable story of Bill Volpe, who at age 60, achieved a Boston Marathon qualifying time and 3:11 marathon, after starting his ru...