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Neal suffered a massive heart attack and was clinically dead. He went on to lose over 200 pounds and fall in love with running, eating healthy and Orange Theory Fitness. You can find out more about Neal right here. You'll love this inspiring story.  We also discuss one of Fundy's new favorite reads Dopamine Nation, which scientifically proves that running makes you happy. We also discuss our new move to Spotify and Apple Podcasts Exclusively. Be sure to join the OCR Strava Run Club. 

Leah Thorvilson loves running almost as much as she loves life and having fun. This four-time winner of the Little Rock Marathon. She's run in the Olympic Trials, been chased in Vegas by a woman in stilettos and dressed up as a "pickle slinger." You'll need to tune in for that story.  Nicholas and Fundy also discuss who in the Old Crazy Runners Strava Run Club set a new age-group record at the Hellgate 100km. We discuss coming back from an injury and the fantastic interview of Gene Dykes by...

Today we have an ultra running badass woman on the podcast. We discuss becoming a Leadman, finishing the grand slam and spending 3 months in Europe doing the Lavarado and the UTMB all in her 50s. You'll love Ronda and be wowed by the vert she's covered.  In this episode we also discuss that you'll want to start using Apple Podcasts or Spotify to listen to Old Crazy Runners, as we'll be making a switch in the new year. We cover the Strava yearly totals for all runners. There are some crazy...

The moment you hear his voice, you know that Toni Reavis was an announcer. That tenor is only matched by his passion. In this interview, hear the stories of the excitement of the 70s running boom along with Toni's thoughts on how we can make running a popular spectator sport again. Nicholas and Fundy discuss the pros and cons of pushing yourself in your first marathon. We also announce that OCR running shirts are now available on the Old Crazy Runners website. Fundy also discusses one of...

You'll love the energy of Milena. Not only did she finish 2nd nationally in college indoors, but she made the Olympic A standard and, most importantly, creator of the Happy Meal half. Yes, it's as bad (and awesome) as it sounds. You'll love this conversation.  We also discuss the official OCR midwest crew sporting the OCR running shirts. You can now purchase your very own off the website. Be sure to hop on over to Strava and join the fun. 

Drew Roberts discovered late in life just how fast of a runner he is. He's won local races and has his sights set on some age-group records as some of the more famous ultras. We discover how he learned to build a good base and how to train right, for him. We also discuss how running helps people deal with addiction.  Be sure to join the OCR Strava Run club and hang out with Drew Roberts. We discuss the woman who broke a new world record of 95 marathons in 95 days and the man who ran the...

Today our guest, Calum Neff, holds three world records pushing each of his three daughters in strollers. He holds the marathon, half-marathon and 10K records. Just wait until you here is times. He started running as a kid with his dad and the Hash House Harriers.  See who is on the Strava Board this week. We discuss how American women's runners are on fire this fall. It's been a great couple of weeks in the running world. 

Jeannie Rice is one of the most inspiring Old Crazy Runners we've ever interviewed. She holds the 70+ women's record in the Marathon. At the age of 71, she ran a 3:24:48. She started running at 35 years old. Google a photo of her running and you'll see what an inspiration she is to be happy and healthy in your 70s.  We touch on injuries among our friends and Strava Run Club mates. We are cheering you all on to get back to a healthy state. Nicholas and Fundy debate whether there are 3 or 4...

 Adolfo ran his first marathon when he was 17. Forty years later he's run 10 marathons and loves the feeling, even if you bonk, like he did in Berlin in 2018. He's helped people save an insane amount of time off their marathon PRs as a coach. Get ready to be inspired and educated. Be sure to check out his coaching website https://www.foultips.run/ This week, we also discuss one of the great sporting events of the world - the Beer Mile. Learn just what it is and who broke the world record,...

Steve Isenberg discovered how to make our running more than just about ourselves. It all started with him giving on of his running medals to someone struggling in the hospital to cheer them up. With over 70 community chapters worldwide and nine medical school chapters, Medals4Mettle has awarded over 60,000 medals to children and adults in over 80 hospitals worldwide. We also discuss our appreciation of the best Strava Run Club for us old crazy types, surgery recovery and what happened at...

Join us today as we sit down with Adam Fujita, a physical therapist that focuses on injury prevention and also teaches us about how to breath properly when we hit those tough spots. Check out his website The Process Performance here.  Also this week see who is running 85 miles a week in the OCR Strava Run Club. We love our club members. We also discuss our next marathon in Eugene, Oregon. You've probably seen the news but Shalane Flanagan will complete all six majors in just 42 days. 

We don't even know where to start with Amby Burfoot. He was the winner for the 1968 Boston Marathon. He was the Editor of Runners World magazine for decades and he perfected the pace chart that you probably use in your marathon training plan. To top it off, he's also an amazing human being.  This week we discuss the Portland Marathon, how the Original Crazies did in their race and the joys of volunteering at a marathon when injuries sideline you. 

Kirk Apt has done the Hard Rock 100 twenty-five times, won it in 1998 and set the course record. But, what you'll love about this episode the most is what a wonderful person Kirk is. We cover his ultras, why he runs and how he helps people with fascia problems.  See who made an Etcha Sketch run on a soccer field. Find out who got lost and got no help from his Garmin. We also touch on Jess Movold's new article on super sets. 

We are super stoked to get Gene Dykes back on the podcast. This year he broke the world record for the 50k for his age group. And when you hear the pace, you'll wonder why it isn't the record for people decades younger. He also talks about his Hood To Coast experience and his bowling and golf escapades.  This week Nicholas and Fundy also talk about the amazing Strava Run Club where all the OCR peeps hang out. Nicholas makes a local connection on the Strava Run Club, which is why it exists....

Join us today for an incredible runner. Tom Perri has run 566 marathons and one ultra. He has just five more states and he'll have run a marathon in every state 6 times! He's done most of these marathons as a pacer And if that isn't enough, he's run a number of these while fighting prostate cancer. Tom is an inspiration, you'll love  this one.  Be sure to join the Strava Old Crazy Runners run club for fun and camaraderie. Tune in to see who had the craziest run map this week. We also...

If you are needing some inspiration and someone to make you feel good about humanity, Coach Paul Greer is your guy. As a runner he's broken the sub 4 minute mile barrier, but as a coach, he's helped over 10,000 runners cross the finished line of the Rock and Roll Marathon in San Diego. You'll love the coach of the San Diego Track Club. Be sure to join the Old Crazy Runners Podcast Strava Run Club. That's where we all support the old crazy runners. Nicholas has his 20 miler on the schedule...

Liz Anjos set a new Fastest Known Time on the Scar trail in the Smokey Mountains - the Smokies Challenge Adventure Run. This is Liz's second time on the podcast and we always love talking to her. We speak again about that moment of doubt we all have before we do something huge.  Kathy Menary crushed everyone on the Strava Run club last week. Be sure you are a member of the OCR Strava Run Club - the best support group out there. Word of advice, do not get a hernia now. Listen as to why Fundy...

This week, we had the pleasure of interviewing Bob Becker who ran the Marathon du Sable at 60, has done the double Badwater, which is 292 miles, meaning he ran Badwater, ran from the finish line up Mt Whitney and ran back to the start line. He also won the Race for the Ages at 74 by running 230 miles. You'll love this interview with Bob. Nicholas and Fundy also discuss the Hood To Coast 2021. It was amazing to be back on the course. We ran into Gene Dykes, Jennie Rice and Amby Burfoot and...

Join us this week in inviting Liz Vassey of The Human Race Documentary back to Old Crazy Runners. While she had planned for the New York Marathon to be her one and only, Kathrine Switzer "volunteered" her to run for the 261 Fearless charity. We talk about her marathon training plan, how running has been her sanity this year, like so many others. She also confirms that Keanu Reeves and Fundy are probably best friends.  We also discuss climbing Half Dome, which everyone should do at least...

Kathrine and Roger are the power couple of running. She was the first woman to officially complete the Boston Marathon and Roger, a fantastic runner in his own right, has documented every great running story for the past 5 decades. We talk about injury, recovery and changing your philosophy as you age.  We also discuss who won the Old Crazy Runners Beer Run. A recap of the Tokyo Olympic running scene brings surprises and the upcoming Hood To Coast race is also in this episode. 

We had the pleasure of interviewing Mike Ehredt about his Hardrock 100 finish at the age of 60. At 100 miles with 66,000 feet of elevation, this is an incredible accomplishment for anyone, let alone someone who was told they'd never run. We also discuss the tough news about cancelling his own race: Dig Your Grave due to forest fires. We furthered the conversation about summer races on the West Coast and whether timings will change with hotter summers and more forest fires.  Dig in for a...

Nicholas and Fundy cannot thank you enough for the support we've had this year. We started this podcast with one simple goal: inspire people to keep getting out there and keep putting in the miles. We've been fortunate enough to have some of the most famous and inspiring guests in the running community. From Kathrine Switzer to Gene Dykes from movie directors to judges that run with the homeless and formerly incarcerated.  Tune in this week to hear some of our favorite excerpts from this...

Mike LeBold is an amazing runner. In his youth he ran under Coach Larsen and then let running go. He's rediscovered running and at the age of 63 is doing amazing things. He's setting records and running faster than he has in years. Learn his secrets in this episode. Also, Nicholas and Fundy answer Tim Larken asked a question about general training and hydration in the Strava Run Club. Using their knowledge from the RRCA coaching training they go over the basics of building out and...