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Dr. Zachary Criswell of Saratoga Surgical Podiatry is the surgeon who performed haglunds surgery on my right foot back in February 2023. Fast forward to today I have run both the Hudson Valley over the River walkway marathon and The mohawk Hudson River Marathon and qualified for both the 2025 and 2026 Boston Marathon. I was recently accepted to run the 2025 Boston Marathon! Please enjoy this episode and all the good information in it especially if you are a runner and suffering from Achilles pain caused by a haglunds deformity. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-dinicola/support

For the past 10 years I have been plagued by pain in my right foot Achilles area. Two MRIs taken five years apart revealed that I had torn it 20% in on the insertion point on the back of my ankle. Both times I was advised to go into a boot for 6 weeks and rehab from there. In 2019, even though I was feeling and running well, I decided to take a proactive "prehab" approach and see Dr James Kelley at Malta Sports Medicine in order to prevent the problem from recurring. His advisement kept me running well long into 2020 and the pandemic. Eventually however things went downhill again due to the presence of a haglunds deformity which ultimately needed to be removed with surgery. This episode of 5run8 chronicles the discussions, advisement and alternative treatments which occurred on my journey to being referred to a surgical solution to a problem that affects many runners. Enjoy the info and happy holidays! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-dinicola/support

Noreen recently took 2nd place at the Mohawk Hudson River Marathon. She is a graduate of the University at Albany and a former member of their America East Championship winning track and field team. A special announcement of an upcoming podcast series for this winter is included in this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-dinicola/support

Olivia Beltrani is one of the capital districts top female distance runners. In this episode we talk about the Freihofers run for women, winning a marathon in Italy, her dog Linus and her pathway to running success. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-dinicola/support

I caught up with Shaun Donegan who lives near me in the town of Malta.  I had recorded this episode long before he recently ran in the Malta Mile in a blistering 4:32…not bad for a busy high school teacher and father of twins.  We talk trails, future goals and my hope of one day being able to keep up.  Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-dinicola/support

H2H happened on a hot day this past April…and who did I notice crossed the finish in 17th place but Jeff Goupil.  Jeff used to run with team fleet feet and the ARE racing team before moving to MA.  He now runs with the Boston Hares, a tracksmith supported USATF team.  His ties to 518 are strong and you might know someone he coaches.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-dinicola/support

Cara Udvadia is a recent graduate of the University at Albany. She has won the Stockadeathon twice in back to back running years of 2019 and 2021. She recently ran in the Trials of Miles half marathon with other professional athletes. Kick off this new 2023 year of running with Cara Udvadia's episode of 5run8! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-dinicola/support

I caught up with Lou Serafini after he won the Stockadeathon.  Happy Thanksgiving everyone!  Enjoy this special edition of the Legends of the Fall series.   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-dinicola/support

Joe Sullivan is a local masters runner who recently competed in the Kona Ironman World Championships.  He also ran 2:44:58 at the Boston Marathon earlier this year.  Find out what has lead to all of his endurance success in this Legends of the Fall episode of 5run8. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-dinicola/support

Ryan Udvadia is a recent graduate of The University at Albany and an alumni of their Cross Country and Track and Field programs.  He has established himself as a top contender who once held the school record in the 5000 meters and has recently run 2:27:36 in his first marathon.  In this episode of 5run8 we talk about training, injuries, nutrition and future plans for 2022 into 2023.  This is the second episode in the "Legends of the fall Series."  Enjoy!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-dinicola/support

Karen Bertasso Hughes has been a long time road running competitor in the capital region.  With road PRs like 2:43:45 in the marathon she is one of the top female runners on both the local and national scene.  The 5run8 podcast kicks off its “Legends of the Fall” series with Karen! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-dinicola/support

Scott Mindel has been a top performer in the longer distances for years.  He is a former member of the now discontinued Saucony Hurricanes and currently sponsored by Nuun's Elite program.  He recently achieved a half marathon PR of 1:07:17 while winning the Helderberg to Hudson Half Marathon.  Next up for Scott is the Vermont City Marathon.  Come learn about his journey to success in this 5run8 podcast episode.   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-dinicola/support

Willow Street athletic club's Jon Lindenauer shares his insights to training, racing, craft beer and many other items in this latest episode of 5run8! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-dinicola/support

Aaron Knobloch is a 45 year old elite masters runner from Niskayuna NY who currently runs for the AREEP Racing team in the Capital Region.   Aaron has been running since middle school and ran Division I cross  country and track and field at Bucknell University.  His lifetime PRs are 2:42:12  for marathon, 15:45 for 5k, and 32:30 for 10k.  Tune into this episode of 5run8 to learn about his most recent experience at the 2021 London Marathon. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-dinicola/support

A very real discussion with the top masters runner in the 518.  Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-dinicola/support

Ann Marie Moskal is a sports physical therapist with Saratoga Hospital...and she is fast!  She has recently won the Scottie's Stampede 5k, Malta 10k and regularly trains for triathlons like Muscleman 70.3.  Find out about her ingredients for success in this 5run8 episode!   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-dinicola/support

Paul Loomis is the Co founder and Race Director of the Malta 5k/10K event.  He is also the Founder, Head Coach and President of the Roundabout Runners club which has both adult and youth running teams.  The pandemic presented challenges to keeping both the club and the race events going.  Listen to this episode to find out how Paul did it and to learn about some new events he is working on for the local running community.   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-dinicola/support

We're back and finally caught up with ARE race team's Nicole Moslander.  She just ran the Sleepy Hallow Half Marathon when we recorded this show and announces big plans for the Stockadeathon this fall. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-dinicola/support

Andrew Canavan had a stellar season in 2019 with top finishes at the Saratoga Cross Country Classic and the Stockade-athon.  Like everyone else he had to pivot with his training and goals when the shutdown of 2020 hit.  However he has managed to run though it.  Find out how in this episode of 5run8. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-dinicola/support

Dallas DeVries runs with the Albany Running Exchange Racing team.  He has had many trials and tribulations with Achilles tendons in both of his ankles.  During the pandemic he decided to tackle the issue with Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy which is experimental.  Follow his journey along with hiking and heatmapping the local area in this 5run8 episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-dinicola/support

Padraig Timoney is from Dublin Ireland and has found a love for the marathon.  While working at Global Foundries he also plays rugby, gaelic football and can be found entertaining folks at the local pub where he plays Irish music.  Having pushed his son in a jogging stroller for 16 miles we can certainly say that the wind is at his back.  Check out my conversation with him in this episode of 5run8. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-dinicola/support

Larrisa Bates has had many setbacks in her pursuit of running a qualifying time for the Boston Marathon.  Through stress fractures, a heart condition and then a pandemic she has run 9 marathons through it all and emerged unbroken.  Find out how in this episode of 5run8. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-dinicola/support