Eric Floberg describes himself as "(j)ust a dad trying to run consistently, hit new goals, and motivate others to get into the running game!" But those who have seen his remarkable YouTube channel know that he much more than that. Eric has been documenting his running journey for years and has done a remarkable job of showing all the context and layers that go along with a runner working incredibly hard to reach elusive goals. In this episode we talk about that journey, the challenges along...

Today on the podcast we are talking about "desirable difficulties" and how they can shape who are as people in a way that can redefine what we think is possible. We are not talking about small are minor challenges. These are truly difficult situations that we view as such while they are happening and in the immediate aftermath. In those circumstances we are often forced to change in ways that can help us improve in the long run and allow us to reach new heights. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my...

Welcome back to our bi-weekly "My Favorite Workouts" series. For the remainder of 2024 I'll be speaking with coaches and elite athletes about the workouts they love the most, why they love them, the distances/races they are best for, and alterations that can be made for people of differing abilities and fitness levels. In this episode I am joined by Allie Caminiti. Allie has been running for over 20 years, both competitively and recreationally. She is a sub-3 hour marathoner and her first...

In this episode I talk with my friends and Relay co-hosts Laura Thweatt, Peter Bromka, and Lindsey Hein about my decision to jump back into marathon training and document the entire process. After years of regret and feelings of shame about different aspects of my running life, I finally told myself to knock it off and become the person that you most want to be. What will come of it, who knows... but I'm excited to step back into the arena. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear...

Kelly Vigil in on the show to talk about a few topics that she has written eloquently about in the past: Mindset, imposter syndrome, using your fears to your benefit, and getting over perceived failures. Kelly is mom of three young kids, runner, certified V.02 run coach, and certified health mindset coach. She has run three 50ks, seven marathons, and close to 30 half marathons. She is also a mother of three young kids and has shared her post-partum journey back to running openly even when...

Welcome back to our bi-weekly "My Favorite Workouts" series. For the remainder of 2024 I'll be speaking with coaches and elite athletes about the workouts they love the most, why they love them, the distances/races they are best for, and alterations that can be made for people of differing abilities and fitness levels. In this episode I am joined by Jess McClain. Jess McClain recently finished fourth at the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials with a nearly four minute PR of 2:25:46. Jess recently...

Katie Arnold is back on the podcast and I couldn't be more excited!!! Katie was first on the show in 2019 when we talked about her amazing book Running Home. In this episode, Katie returns to talk about her new book that is out this week, Brief Flashings in the Phenomenal World. It’s about many things—love, friendship, running, mountains, rivers—and how to how to apply timeless Zen teachings to running/endurance. Much like Running Home, Brief Flashings is not a prescriptive, how-to book but a...

Welcome to a new bi-weekly series called "My Favorite Workouts." For the remainder of 2024 I'll be speaking with coaches and elite athletes about the workouts they love the most, why they love them, the distances/races they are best for, and alterations that can be made for people of differing abilities and fitness levels. In our third episode of this series I am joined by Mary Johnson. Mary has been coaching runners since 2016 and started Lift Run Perform in 2017. She has worked with...

This episode with Dave Proctor is all about mindset. Dave set the fastest transcontinental time across Canada a few years ago in his second attempt. In doing so, Dave was able to master his mind in a way that is beneficial for all runners, no matter their ability or experience. You can read or listen to Dave's record setting trip in his new book Untethered - www.amazon.com/Untethered-Comeback-Longest-Fastest-History/dp/1738214907. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and...

Ron Romano may be the happiest guy in running. Not only that, he’s worked hard to become one heck of a runner. He’s run 50+ marathons (with a PR of 2:40) and is a veritable wealth of knowledge on all things running. After taking a nine year break from racing he roared back with abandon and became an elite masters runner. He has also become a staple at World Marathon Majors and has a wealth of information on how to approach these races to have the best experience, running and otherwise,...

Welcome to a new bi-weekly series called "My Favorite Workouts." For the remainder of 2024 I'll be speaking with coaches and elite athletes about the workouts they love the most, why they love them, the distances/races they are best for, and alterations that can be made for people of differing abilities and fitness levels. In our second episode of this series I am joined by Jeff Cunningham. Jeff has quietly become one of the best running coaches in the America over the past 20 years. The...

From 20 to 40 years of age, Gary Koutsoubos gave up on running. The former high school and junior college runner had put that era of his life in the past. Instead, he opted for a sedentary lifestyle that left him overweight and unhealthy. After turning 40, Gary decided that enough was enough. Now at 48 years old, Gary is one of the best 45-49 year old marathoners in the country. It is a remarkable turnaround and a story that continues to grow. Next month Gary will be running the Boston...

Welcome to a new bi-weekly series called "My Favorite Workouts." For the remainder of 2024 I'll be speaking with coaches and elite athletes about the workouts they love the most, why they love them, the distances/races they are best for, and alterations that can be made for people of differing abilities and fitness levels. In our inaugural episode I am joined by one of the best coaches in the world - David Roche. David partners with runners of all abilities, including some of the very best...

Can running make me a more moral person? Can striving to be a better person make me a better runner? In The Examined Run, philosopher and ultramarathon runner Sabrina Little asks whether running can be a laboratory for developing our character. She looks at the key ideas in virtue ethics--virtue, vice, exemplarism, moral emotions, and competition--and brings them into conversation with her experience in training and racing. Little pushes against the frequent conversations about ethics and...

Today's podcast is with one of the most inspiring people I've even met. I first met Kallup McCoy II at the Olympic Marathon Trials in Orlando and was immediately taken by his energy and passion. Little did I know that there was much more to this man than the glowing first impressions suggested. Starting at the age of 11, Kallup began his battle with drug addiction. What started as doctor prescribed cure for his migraine escalated during his teenage years in hard drugs. As Kallup entered his...

Sofie Schunk, an athlete with type 1 diabetes, shares her journey and challenges in managing her condition while pursuing her athletic goals. She discusses the support she received at the Olympic Trials - some of the loudest on the course! In fact, while Sofie was the final finisher in Orlando, few athletes were called out by name more than Sofie. While watching the race I was amazed how many people knew exactly who she was and were touched by the example she was setting. Sofie talks about...

At the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials in Atlanta, Roberta Groner was ready. She has just had completed the best running of her life, including a marathon PR and first American at the World Championships. Gone were the days of running conservatively while hoping for a negative split. In Atlanta Roberta planned on running at the front with her peers - the other top women in the field. Roberta was eager and anxious to shoot her shot. Then she stepped off the course at mile 17. It took a year and a...

Today on the podcast we have America's smartest men's marathoner, Dr. Duriel Hardy (that is me calling him that, Duriel is way to humble to even think that sort of thing!). Not only is Duriel brilliant, he has also qualified for the last two Olympic Marathon Trials and done so in his 30's while working an incredibly demanding job. He is also the husband of Christine Ramsey Hardy who has qualified for three Olympic Marathon Trials and helped Duriel jumpstart his marathon journey in 2019. Dr....

Nathan Martin, arguably the most underrated American distance runner, just finished 7th at the Olympic Marathon Trials in an impressive 2:11:00. This was the third marathon trials that Nathan has run in and it was his best yet. His career has flown under the radar for nearly a decade. He set an NAIA record with a 2:19 marathon at the college national championships, finished on the podium at several USATF national championships, and even been top-10 at that NYC Marathon. Not only that, Nathan...

The Olympic Marathon Trials are complete and what a day it was! W are kicking off the next 2-3 weeks of Trials coverage with an amazing person and story. Josh Kalapos was the last seed at the Trials with a quallifying time of 2:18:00. He qualified for the race without a second to space. Then Josh did the improbable - he finished 17th (only one spot behind returning champ Galen Rupp). Not only that, this former DIII runner called his shot, telling the D3 Glory Days podcast two weeks before the...

This conversation with James McKirdy and Peter Bromka explores the top three/top two conundrum in the men's Olympic Trials marathon. The discussion delves into the rules and regulations set by World Athletics, the governing body for the sport, and the impact on American athletes. The concept of unlocking spots for the Olympics is explained, along with the role of rankings and time standards. The conversation also highlights the disparity between American men and women in marathon performance...

Today on show we feature someone who has a story that we've never touched on before. At the age of 40, and after years of minor to medium hip and back pain, Carrie Bradshaw was diagnosed with bilateral hip dysplasia. That meant that this 3:09 marathoner and mother of two young kids would need two hip replacement surgeries. Wow! This was an incredible gut punch to a dedicated amateur athlete who craved activity of all kinds. In this episode, Carrie details her athletic journey before and after...

The Olympic Marathon Trials are right around the corner and Nico Montañez is ready for action! Nico details his experience at the 2023 World Championships Marathon in Budapest last August and the wide array of things he took from that experience (travel, prep time, etc.) that are helping him prepare for the trials. He also talks about how his training has changed this cycle, how he is approaching the race from a strategic perspective, the time he thinks he needs to get on the podium, and much...

The Olympic Marathon Trials are two weeks away and we are officially getting into Trials-mode here on the show! Our first Trials preview is with Sara Vaughn. Sara details her 2:23 finish at Chicago, her quick turnaround back into training, getting knocked down by the flu over Christmas, and her thoughts on race-day. Sara also details her daughter Kiki's commitment to perennial power Northern Arizona University. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the NEW Novablast 4,...