Finish Lines and Milestones

Janice Martin and I got to meet at the Carmel Marathon expo after I saw she had run the race every single year and had completed over 200 half marathons (and the 50 states)!During this episode, sponsored by Pure Fuel, we talk about:Her incredible wall of hundreds of race medalsChasing 50 states for the SECOND time and the clubs she's a part of Her two brain surgeries in two months around the time she turned 40 due to cavernous angiomasMarriage advice since she's been married to her husband, Patrick, for almost 40 yearsSome of her race stories among the 200+ races she's done - finish line food, the ducks at the hotel in Memphis for St. Jude, running in the Grand Tetons and Black Hills, Running races with each of her kids The 50 States Half Marathon Club community and the remaining states she has for round two of running all 50 Her race medals and shirts - which ones are her most favorite and whySeven half marathons in seven days in seven statesSponsor Details:- Giveaway post link - Pure Fuel - Use code FUEL20 for 20% off

Alan Errichiello is the President of the Fishers Running Club, one of the largest running clubs in Indiana. He's now completed multiple ultramarathons, but once said he would "never run a marathon". During this conversation, sponsored by Athlete Bouquets, Alan and I talk about:How - despite the meaning of his last name - he does not have “little ears”Joining the Fishers Running ClubWhy he ended up running an ultramarathon and a marathon after saying he would never do it  The year of all of the ultras - The Full Mo, Prairie on Fire, Hennepin 50K, 8 Hour Dream His crazy ankle injury and he STILL ran an ultra What the flags in his Instagram profile stand for His weight loss journey and losing 75 pounds How Madison from the latest season of Love is Blind is HIS DAUGHTEROther random facts like how he used to have long hair, how he once survived a tornado, how he was a juror in a murder for hire case , and how he was a model for a national jump rope brand...Sponsor Details:- Athlete Bouquets - Use code PODCAST for 10% off your order

Amanda Luper and I met years ago via Instagram and I've been asking her to come on this podcast for what feels like forever. She finally agreed.During this episode, sponsored by Previnex, we talk about:Why she didn't want to come on this podcast The dangers of comparing yourself to others on social media Why she went to the Pacers vs. Cavs game and didn't cheer for the PacersHer job working security of the pagoda at the Indianapolis Motor SpeedwayHow she went to school to be a physical therapist and then didn't want to be a physical therapist (she's an Occupational Therapist)Walking on the track team at UIndy and going to high school with an OlympianFinding endurance running after becoming a mom Working as an ICU therapist during COVID while training for her first marathonDisney races and ZOO races (I had no idea this was a thing)How the New York City Marathon “changed everything” and regrounded her into why she runs Sponsor Details:Previnex - Use code ALLY15 for 15% off your first orderLinks I promised:Donate to my Ainsley's Angel's Fundraiser for MCMTaylor Swift 5K (shoot, it's this weekend, 5/31)Lindsey Hein (EP100)Jennifer Conner (EP57)Jason Noel (EP62)

Joey Twidale, Founder of Wippet Apparel, and I met through Instagram. At first, I had no clue he was in Australia, but once I heard his story I had to get to know him better. During this conversation, sponsored by Previnex, we talk about:How he's never considered the irony of his name “Joey” as an Australian (you know, a baby kangaroo) Surely I can't be the only one who thought this? The story of how I found his brand, Wippet, through Instagram The 50K he did last weekend in Cairnes, Australia in 80% humidity and 80+ degrees (29-31 C)How he got into endurance running His first marathon on the beautiful Sunshine Coast of Australia and how it was a family affair What he uses for running fuel His cancer diagnosis at age 22 two days before Christmas The story of how he met his wife at the black tie fundraiser his friends organized for him the year after his diagnosis Being a high school teacher (grades 7-12)His online apparel business for runners, Wippet, how he got started and where the name came from Also, here are some new Australian terms I learned during this episode. Please let me know which ones I missed!Stall = Booth Track = CourseTicket = Certification Chrissie = ChristmasSponsor Details:Previnex - Use code ALLY15 for 15% off your first order

Brendan Kelly ran in college but then took nearly 10 years off of running and vowed to never run a marathon. Spoiler alert: he ran a marathon, BQ'd, and let's be honest - he will probably run an ultramarathon at some point too. During this episode, sponsored by Previnex and Pure Fuel, we talk about:Wearing race medals after a race - has anyone slept in theirs?The mixed emotions that come with a 14 minute PR where you qualify for Boston but don't know if you got enough of a buffer to actually get in Training for the Carmel Marathon (Indiana) only to have it canceled the morning of the race due to weatherLast Chance BQ and Glass City - his two marathons How his dad is the one who got him into running and was the coach at his rival school in middle school Being part of his high school drum line that won state and got third in the nation Running cross country in college His “retirement” from running after college from June 2014 to April of 2023Nutrition and nerdy running stuffDigging into his Glass City Marathon Sponsor Details:Previnex - Use ALLY15 for 15% off your first orderPure Fuel - Use FUEL20 for 20% off

Stephanie Perry is the Assistant Director of Community & Public Relations at the City of Fishers. After 18 hard months, Stephanie became a marathoner at the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon last November 2024, something she never thought was possible. During this episode, sponsored by Previnex, we talk about:Having imposter syndrome about being a runner since she doesn't run fastThe Indy Mini that just happened on 5/3/25 and how she doesn't love it A little bit about my Mini with Ainsley's Angel Mom life and having a husband who also runs Why she signed up for her first half marathon Starting an informal run club at the City of Fishers where she works to run during lunch How we're both over going above and beyond to host parties (Thank you, Mel Robbins)Running at Lake Wawasee in Syracuse, IN and our love of vacation runs Nutrition and how she used to refuse to stop for water during races Her 18 month marathon training journey The 8 Hour Endurance Race around Butler University Life outside of running working for the City of Fishers (where she lives)The Geist Half Marathon Sponsor Details:- ⁠Previnex⁠ - Use ALLY15 for 15% off your first orderGoFundMe for Patrick Holden who passed away after the Indy Mini

Lauren Gaudion ran the 2024 Indy Mini with none other than Indy's beloved race car driver, Tony Kanaan. You have to hear the story of how I figured this out and tracked her down. Lauren is the Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Arrow McLaren.During this episode, sponsored by Previnex, we talk about:How she ended up running a half marathon with Tony Kanaan and what that experience as likeHer time as a collegiate pole vaulter Working for an airline in Indianapolis Arrow McLaren being featured in a Super Bowl adWhat it's like on Memorial Day Weekend in Indianapolis working for IndyCarWhere her running journey started as an adult - she did her first half marathon in Oxford, Mississippi How she DOESN'T USE A RUNNING WATCHHer TWO Boston qualifying races at Indy Monumental but why she still hasn't run BostonMeeting her now husband on Tinder Getting her MBA during the pandemicHer current running routine  Sponsor Details:- Previnex - Use ALLY15 for 15% off your first order

Maury Plambeck (pronounced PLAM-beck) and I met when I joined the Board of Directors for Beyond Monumental, the organization behind the CNO Indianapolis Monumental Marathon.During this episode, sponsored by Previnex and BITCHSTIX, we talk about:How we metHis time in city planning (not planting!) and how it brought him to Indianapolis How his mom is 89 and still can ride a bike and walks every day Farm life growing up and learning to drive a tractor at less than 10 years old When running came into the picture after college as a stress reliever His first Indy Mini in 1990-1991 and how he ran 24 in a row! Why he always runs with pacersSigning up for his first marathon without really thinking too much about it Qualifying for Boston but not signing up on time only to requalify and run his first Boston Marathon in 2013, the year of the Boston bombingAnd his second Boston Marathon was 2018 “the horrible weather and Des Linden year”How he runs six days a week no matter what The local RUN(317) race series he does every year (prices go up 5/1)Getting involved with Back on My Feet Indianapolis THIRTEEN years agoEverything else Maury does to give back to the Indianapolis community Meeting his husband, Sam. They've been together for 38 years.Why as runners we need to volunteer and give back to the running communityHis coming out story that he and Sam recently shared with their Lutheran Church The Fox Hollow Farm documentary on Hulu (if you don't know, there was a serial killer in the early 90s in Indianapolis targeting gay men)How he got roped into some very long bike rides by a good friend 00:37 Boston Marathon and Carmel Marathon Updates02:21 Gearing Up for the Indy Mini03:42 Guest Introduction: Maury Plambeck06:17 Maury's Background and Early Life09:00 City Planning Career and Move to Indianapolis27:38 Running Journey and Mini Marathon Experiences34:05 Reflecting on Running Habits34:38 First Marathon Experience36:38 Qualifying for Boston Marathon38:01 The Boston Marathon Bombing42:54 Running in Extreme Weather48:52 Back on My Feet Organization56:40 Volunteering and Community Involvement01:01:27 A Night Out in Cheyenne01:02:02 Meeting Sam and Moving to Indianapolis01:02:34 Sam's AIDS Diagnosis and the Damian Center01:05:34 Volunteering and Community Involvement01:07:13 Sam's Resilience and Support System01:11:04 Coming Out and Family Acceptance01:15:09 Fox Hollow Farm Murders01:21:07 Biking Adventures and Future Plans01:31:40 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsSponsor Details:- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Previnex⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ALLY15 for 15% off your first order- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BITCHSTIX - ALLYB for 20% off your order

Mandy Bode and I met when previous guest, Sara Oltvedt, aka @runnergirlfargo (EP34), commissioned an Athlete Bouquets mug for Mandy's Lean Horse 50 Miler. Then, I found out that Mandy was the Peloton member who helped instructor, Tunde Oyeneyin, finish the NYC Marathon. A wild story. During this episode, sponsored by Organic Pure Fuel and Previnex, we talk about:Our TwentySixDiamond necklaces

Jake Hostetler is a runner, musician, and manager at a local specialty running store, Athletic Annex. During this episode, sponsored by ⁠Previnex⁠ and ⁠BITCHSTIX⁠, we talk about: his personal journey from overcoming physical challenges in childhood to becoming a dedicated runner in middle and high school. He discusses his switch from being a music performance major to focusing on music production and audio engineering due to severe performance anxiety. Jake also talks about his experiences in the running specialty industry, his training strategies, and his participation in various races, including a recent ultra marathon. The episode also explores his passion for creating and producing music, including podcast intros and other audio projects.00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message01:43 Welcome to Finish Lines and Milestones02:18 Spring Break Recap03:27 Upcoming Running Events04:48 Alcohol-Free Journey05:10 Introducing Jake Hostetler06:19 Jake's Early Life and Running Journey18:07 High School Running Experience22:53 College and Music Career31:03 The Gigging Life: Studio Sessions and Jazz Solos31:47 Transitioning to Retail: From College to Jackrabbit31:57 Building a Career: Meeting Luke and Developing Skills32:30 Managing at Jackrabbit: Challenges and Growth33:12 Joining Athletic Annex: A New Opportunity34:20 Navigating Retail During COVID-1934:58 Innovative Sales Strategies: Adapting to Challenges38:00 The Importance of Proper Footwear: Customer Experiences42:19 Running Journey: From High School to Half Marathons45:25 First Full Marathon: The Mill Race Experience50:56 Ultra Marathon Adventures: Prairie on Fire59:20 Discussing Drinking During Runs01:00:09 Documentary: Chasing 10001:02:10 Becoming an Ultra Marathoner01:04:13 Music Production Journey01:05:07 Creating Custom Music01:08:45 The Art of Music Production01:16:01 Running and Music Preferences01:18:58 Future Running Goals01:22:05 Podcast ConclusionSponsor Details:- ⁠⁠⁠⁠Previnex⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ALLY15 for 15% off your first order- ⁠⁠⁠⁠BITCHSTIX⁠⁠⁠⁠ -ALLYB for 20% off your order

Mike Lee is an incredibly talented photographer and videographer. In fact, that's how I found him - through his work with Beyond Monumental through his company, Mike Lee Productions.During this episode, sponsored by Previnex and BITCHSTIX, we talk about: his journey from starting his production company during the pandemic to running marathons around the world. Mike shares his experiences of training and running in major races like the Tokyo Marathon, his preparation for the Sydney Marathon, and the challenges he has faced including injuries. Additionally, he delves into his passion project 'The Blend,' which highlights local coffee shops through film photography. The episode is packed with discussions on community, overcoming obstacles, and Mike's dream of filming the 2028 Olympics in LA.00:00 Introduction to Finish Lines and Milestones00:24 Sponsor Spotlight: Previnex01:49 Exciting Giveaway Announcement05:53 Interview with Mike Lee: From Runner to Filmmaker14:15 Mike Lee's Tokyo Marathon Experience27:26 The Role of Spectators and Volunteers in Marathons36:47 Mike Lee's Running Journey and College Experience45:25 Reflecting on the Boston Marathon Experience47:14 Training Without a Coach47:51 Upcoming Marathons: Berlin, London, and Sydney49:24 The Importance of Personal Bests50:44 Sponsorship and Brand Collaborations52:05 Family Influence and Running Legacy53:16 Inspiration and Overcoming Challenges01:01:20 The Blend: Combining Coffee and Film01:10:24 Future Goals and Manifestations01:14:05 Final Thoughts and Podcast Wrap-UpSponsor Details:- ⁠⁠⁠Previnex⁠⁠⁠ - ALLY15 for 15% off your first order- ⁠⁠⁠BITCHSTIX⁠⁠⁠ -ALLYB for 20% off your order

Chris Slater and I met through my friend, TJ Furman, who is not a runner but a former coworker of both of ours.In this episode, sponsored by BITCHSTIX, Pure Fuel and Previnex, we talk about his journey from being a professional football player as a kid to dealing with a severe cocaine addiction, and ultimately finding his way to sobriety through running. Highlights include: Chris's early football career; starting a nightclub promotions business in university; his struggle with cocaine addiction and road to recovery; beginning to run during COVID and completing isolated marathon challenges; participating in multiple major marathons including Brighton, London, and Manchester; achieving 52 marathons in 52 weeks in 2022; competing in the Marathon des Sables and finishing in the top 50; and his experiences with the UTMB ultra races. Chris also introduces his dog, Bobby, as part of his support system. Throughout, Ally and Chris discuss the discipline, mental strength, and training required for these remarkable achievements.00:00 Introduction to Finish Lines and Milestones00:23 Sponsorship and Upcoming Event01:45 Episode 101: New Beginnings with Video03:30 Geography Lesson and International Guests04:52 Conversation with Chris Slater Begins05:17 Chris Slater's Background and Early Life07:21 Football Career and Transition to University15:30 Nightclub Business and Descent into Addiction22:26 Struggles with Addiction and Path to Recovery29:21 Running as a New Passion33:56 Marathon Journey and Charity Work44:37 Reflecting on Personal Bests and Lap Races45:25 Major Marathons of 202345:41 Challenges of Marathon Entry and Lottery Systems46:33 Future Marathon Goals and Ultra Running47:28 Experiences from Major Marathons50:59 Marathon Des Sables: The Ultimate Challenge54:29 Training and Preparation for Ultra Marathons01:02:04 The Mental and Physical Demands of Ultra Running01:11:32 UTMB and Lessons Learned01:17:44 Future Plans and Career Balance01:20:59 Personal Life and Inspirations01:23:44 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsUK Newspaper article about ChrisTickets to Indy Mini Event on 5/2 Sponsor Details:- ⁠⁠Previnex⁠⁠ - ALLY15 for 15% off your first order- ⁠⁠BITCHSTIX⁠⁠ -ALLYB for 20% off your order-⁠⁠ Pure Fuel - FUEL20 for 20% off your order

Lindsey Hein joins me for the ONE HUNDREDTH episode of Finish Lines & Milestones. She is the reason this podcast exists. I've been inspired by Lindsey since she started her running podcast, I'll Have Another with Lindsey Hein, nearly nine years ago. During this episode, sponsored by Pure Fuel and Previnex, we talked about:The god wink of her speaking at Linking Indy Women exactly 7 years before this episode aired Our Indy Mini event coming up on 5/2 at The Bottleworks HotelHow she's from Indianapolis (well, Bloomington) and has been a runner since she was 15 Celebrating milestones in her podcast Her husband, Glenn, and the story of how they met How she started running Choosing San Diego as her first marathon and running a BQ Her first Boston Marathon and why it was such a tough race The journey to becoming a mom of four boys and running three marathons within a year after having her first sonThe secret to running her fastest marathon in the midst of chaos (spoiler: letting the pressure go)Starting the I'll Have Another with Lindsey Hein podcast nearly NINE years agoThe two times she's run the New York City Marathon   Why she's not interested in going after the 50 statesHer health anxieties and preventative surgeries related to breast and ovarian cancersThe work she does for the Donna Foundation and their February race each yearNEVER HAVE I EVER RUNNING EDITION!Get tickets to our live show before the Indy Mini on 5/2 before they'e gone!

Kelby Laughner ran the Olympic Trials Marathon in 2020 while 27 weeks pregnant. Need I say more? Kelby was my first live podcast guest and it was a lot of fun (and also terrifying). Thank you to my coach, Rachel, for the opportunity! During this episode, sponsored by BITCHSTIX, Previnex, and Cure Hydration, we talk about:Intro from my coach, Rachel Sinders, since this interview took place LIVE! During the very first Team RMR Running Retreat Running at a D1 school in college at The University of Evansville How she started dating her husband during senior year of high school and all through college even though they were 4.5 hours apartThe fact that she ran 19 miles with a friend during a marathon she wasn't running Why she got into running in the first place Highlights of her collegiate career - 5K school record (17:27 - that she went on to beat last year after becoming a mom of two) Her first marathon at the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon in 2015, the year after she graduated and the year she got married Finding Coach Matt Ebersole of Personal Best Training (PBT)What it's like to be an Army wifeHaving her first baby during COVIDGetting the Olympic Trials Qualifying time before the window was open in 2017 and then thankfully doing it again at Grandma's in 2018How she ran the 2020 Olympic Trials Marathon while 27 weeks pregnant the week before the world shut down Winning the Indianapolis Monumental Mile with her jogging stroller Other marathons she's done: Carmel, Monumental, Grandma's, Twin Cities, Chicago, Boston (2018)Running the Boston Marathon in 2018 the “shitty weather Des year”Q&A from Team RMRThis is a ⁠SandyBoy Productions⁠ Podcast. Link to Indy Mini event on 5/2. Tickets on sale 3/17. Sponsor Details:- ⁠Previnex⁠ - ALLY15 for 15% off your first order- ⁠BITCHSTIX⁠ -ALLYB for 20% off your order-⁠ Cure Hydration ⁠- ALLYB for 20% off your first order

Christine Anderson and I met because she created my favorite running fuel, Organic Pure Fuel. During this episode, sponsored by Anderson's Maple Syrup, Previnex, BITCHSTIX, and Cure Hydration (pinch me), we talk about:Her temperature limit for running outside How I found Christine's product, Pure FuelGrowing up on a “sugar bush” in rural Wisconsin Her family's syrup business, Anderson's Maple Syrup and how it's nearly 100 years oldHow she was an elementary school teacher for 25 years The El Fernando Siesta Running Club (an entirely made up club with Christine and two of her college friends)Running through McDonald's (not the drive thru)The device she would use to track her mileage in college How her best friend, Elyse, got her into marathons When that same friend, Elyse, ran the LA Marathon with active leukemia that had just come back after nearly five years Life after losing her friend, Elyse, and saying “yes” to adventures she'd been considering like traveling with a band for a year playing the pianoHer time in Tokyo, Japan and running for mental health Signing up for her first marathon with Team in Training for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at the Twin Cities MarathonWhy she stays until the last finisher for every marathon How her hope and dream before she dies is to run a marathon in all 50 statesRace stories from her 39 marathons: South Dakota, AlaskaJoining the family business, Anderson's Maple Syrup, and launching Organic Pure Fuel, maple syrup in a pouch for athletes How she wants to love trail running but she's a “chicken about falling” The best post race experience she's had at the Houston Marathon How her parents are still living at age 96 and 90 and her dad still likes to work This is a SandyBoy Productions Podcast. Sponsor Details:- Previnex - ALLY15 for 15% off your first order- Organic Pure Fuel - FUEL20 for 20% off on their website- BITCHSTIX -ALLYB for 20% off your order- Cure Hydration - ALLYB for 20% off your first order

Rob Jackson and I met first on Instagram and then in person before the CNO Indianapolis Monumental Marathon last year. This year, he'll be racing his first marathon as an elite athlete at the 2025 Carmel (Indiana) Marathon. During this episode, sponsored by ⁠Pure Fuel⁠ and ⁠Cure Hydration⁠, we talk about: How he trained for the Monumental Marathon last year by doing 2-3.5 hours on the elliptical while he was coming off of an injury and how he still incorporates it into his training And how for his first marathon he did 99% of his training on a treadmill (spoiler alert: he ran a 2:58)How he “struck out” having a boy and is the dad of three girls - ages 9, 6 and 4 and how he met his wife, JordanThe incredible amount of support Jordan gives him during training and race day His childhood experience with sports and being a little overweight How he came to be coached by Matt Ebersole of Personal Best Training The one triathlon he did in Indianapolis and some other races he's done  Running with an Apple Watch in Boston and running a 3:00:00 flat (his worst race)The “med tent” story Thinking about the business side of running and his partner, PYNRS, a black-owned apparel companyWhat it's like to be a Black Unicorn (he's in the top 55 black men in the US) and why he says more black men don't run marathons   His eating disorder, Orthorexia nervosaLosing his mom and the mental side of running SHOES! And how Rob is a sneaker-head Why he went ghost on Strava  This is a ⁠SandyBoy Productions⁠ podcast.Deals: Pure Fuel use FUEL20 for 20% off, Cure Hydration use ALLYB for 20% off your first orderEvents Mentioned:Be a SHEro 5K in Kokomo, IN on 3/8Holliday Park Trail Run on 3/14 and 3/15 (FLM10 for 10% off)Previous Guests Mentioned:Matt Ebersole (EP89)Mark Guyer (EP59)Carly Stewart (EP53)Jennifer Conner (EP57)Mark Glover (EP76)Chris Galloway  (EP69)

Curtis Hargrove is the first Canadian to join the Finish Lines & Milestones podcast. When I saw a video of Curtis running Chicago in heels I knew I had to meet him. During this episode, sponsored by Pure Fuel and Cure Hydration, we talk about: Where Curtis is from in Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada (recording during extreme -49°F conditions) His work as a derrickhand on a service rig with 12-14 hour shifts How he completed the Chicago Marathon in red high heels - not his first time in elevated footwear That he'll only run in heels again if using Sneex (Sara Blakely's running shoe heels) for Run DV Out of Town at Chicago 2025 How he's completed 310 marathons since starting at age 15 His fundraising of $50K honoring his grandfather and Terry Fox Surviving a dangerous party scene period before reclaiming himself by running across Canada in 2012 Walking 185 miles in 10 days wearing 4-inch heels just two weeks after his Canada journey, raising $15K for YWCA Why he's participating in the 2025 Boston Marathon for the Boston Bulldogs Running Club supporting addiction recovery DONATE HERE His 2025 plans: 3 marathons across 3 countries within 13 days and 5 of 7 World Major Marathons.. and a 100 miler... and more! Attempting a 100-mile race while intoxicated, running 7 hours before DNF'ing, and seeking redemption this October What his training and nutrition regimen involves When he won $6K playing Guitar Hero This is a SandyBoy Productions podcast.

Lisa Hursthas been running and raising money for Indy's belovedHolliday Park for 25 years.During this episode, sponsored byBarilla Protein + Pasta andAthlete Bouquets, we talk about:The Holliday Park Trail Run (3/15 and 3/15)How she started dabbling in running after her favorite workout place closedJoining a training group for her first half marathon at the Indy Mini before turning 41Her unique experience of completing a trail marathon before ever running a road marathonGetting involved in theTransRockies Run and preparing forRun the Rocks in Moab with a women's groupThe family business,N.K. Hurst Beans, and saving a 100-year-old building in downtown IndyMeeting her husband of 44 years during college Spring BreakSharing a connection through running at Lake Wawasee in Syracuse, INHer role as grandmother "GoGo" and running her granddaughter, Mia's, first half marathon at theMonumental Marathon last yearHer British heritage and father's running backgroundCreating a woman's hiking group at age 40Insights from over four decades of marriageHer passion for gardeningThe history and significance of Holliday Park's ruinsRegister for the Holliday Park Trail Run here.This is aSandyBoy Productionspodcast.

Dena Lewis is an avid endurance athlete despite not lacing up her running shoes until later in life. **This episode does talk about assault and may be triggering for some.** During this episode, sponsored by Barilla Protein + Pasta and Athlete Bouquets, we talk about: The fact that she runs 10-12 miles a day, 6 days a week  The SNOW they got on the beach in the Florida panhandle and what that was like How she didn't become a serious runner until later in life - about 21 years ago The non-traditional sports her kids chose  Some of the races she's done - a Ragnar in Hawaii, a triathlon after an encounter with a GREAT WHITE SHARK, Key West bridge run, her Thanksgiving Day tradition, Disney races, Rock ‘N' Roll   Her career in medical device sales, as a stay at home mom, and a 4X entrepreneur  The not one, but two times she's been assaulted while running and the story behind Running Mate, “Uber for runners” created to keep women runners safe This is a SandyBoy Productions podcast.

Michael Douglass has been running for decades. After listening to David Goggins on a podcast, he decided to take his running to an entirely different level and sign up for a 100 mile race. During this episode, sponsored by Barilla Protein+ Pasta and Athlete Bouquets, we talk about: - The temptation to address him as "Your Honor" throughout our conversation - His two-decade journey as a recreational runner, primarily focused on personal fitness rather than races - The unique lunchtime running community he's formed with fellow legal professionals - Breaking ground as his immediate family's first college graduate and attorney - Discovering and building relationships with his biological father's relatives later in life - Taking on the Philadelphia Marathon in 2024 as his first (and only) 26.2 - Finding inspiration in David Goggins' philosophy, which propelled him to register for a 100-miler - The dedicated support system that rallied around him - His determination to push through mile 86, declining medical treatment - What it felt like to cross the finish line - A glimpse into his musical past, including opening a show for the Foo Fighters This is a SandyBoy Productions podcast.

Joe Hardin is an ultra-marathoner, writer for RunTriBike, fellow podcast host (Beyond the Finish Line) and lives in Indiana. During this episode, sponsored by Athlete Bouquets, we talk about: His sobriety birthday and how his family celebrates it more than his actual birthday  The impact the pandemic had on him as he was newly sober His upbringing that was divided between his military father and single mom  When he tried to join the military and follow in his dad's footsteps but he couldn't because he has asthma  His short stint in college after high school and finding a job in trade  Cassie, the mother of his kids and woman he's married twice  The night he put down his last drink  How he got into woodworking and started his business, HT Hardwood Designs His weight-loss journey that started the day after his first sobriety birthday  The first race he ever did at 38 years old, a Thanksgiving 5K, the Gravy Chase Finding his way to the Prairie on Fire backyard ultra and running his first ultra marathon (link to the John Kuhn film) The weirdest thing he's eaten during an ultra marathon His IT100 miler DNF (did not finish) and PSA to wear bug spray to help avoid getting Lyme disease   Hallucinating during an ultra and what he thought he saw (it's so random) RunTriBike and Joe's friendship with the founders, Aum Gandhi (EP12) and Jason Bahamundi This is a SandyBoy Productions podcast.

Betsy Mikel and I have known each other for over a decade because of our shared running hobby. But she is way cooler than I am. During this episode, sponsored by Athlete Bouquets, we talk about: How we met through a mutual running friend (Kim Bowers) that I met through a running friend (Celina Bourgeois) Her marathon PR at the Philadelphia Marathon and the fact that I was somehow her good luck charm   The 2024 Chicago Marathon, her 10th marathon and her first postpartum marathon, and the other Chicago marathons she's run How her son, Otto, was born on Chicago Marathon weekend, making it an even more special weekend for her Her experience working with a sports nutritionist, Lydia Nader Three Run Two, her Chicago running group  How interesting of a relationship it is to be running buddies with someone How she got into running marathons in the first place (her first when she was 18) Fueling for races and using Gatorade patches to measure sweat rate  Other race stories - St. Louis, Big Cottonwood, Philadelphia, Twin Cities  How she has no aspirations to run the New York City Marathon  How she knew she was going to be writer since she was a little girl  The fact that she grew up in a historic house built by the same architect who designed Chicago's first skyscraper The memoir she's writing and how similar it feels to running a marathon Her world travels before and after having her son, Otto How she loves her Asics  Podcast episode Betsey mentioned - You're Wrong About with Rosie Ruiz This is a SandyBoy Productions podcast.

Kallie Bonnell has been a friend of mine for a long time. We got closer during a Ragnar Relay adventure in September 2024. Read my recap here. During this episode, sponsored by Athlete Bouquets, we talk about: How I roped Kallie into joining my Ragnar team because she is a yes person when it comes to new experiences The story of when we thought the battery on our Ragnar van died overnight   Getting through her last leg of the race even though it sucked Her upbringing in a small farm town in Northern Indiana How her and some college friends came up with their own Little “Little” 500 at Indiana University that involved a stationary bike and alcohol  Training for her first half marathon in 2009   Calling off a wedding less than 30 days before the actual wedding and using running to get through it Losing her mom unexpectedly and not being able to move or run at all  The car accident that happened the night before we were doing the Rock ‘n' Roll Vegas half marathon (and how we both peed our pants) Her three knee surgeries in three years  Traveling for fun and for work (she's been to Russia and has a Russian visa) Why she doesn't do the dating apps anymore (she's looking for actual dates and someone with a passport, people!) This is a SandyBoy Productions podcast.

Matt Ebersole is a staple in the Indianapolis running community and beyond. Thus why I introduce him as THE Matt Ebersole. During this episode, sponsored by Athlete Bouquets, we talk about: - How PBT (Personal Best Training) got the color of their singlets - The fact that he's from Northern Indiana (Fort Wayne) and wanted to play football but ended up running instead - His first race, a local 15K on September 1, 1980 - When he was in cross country and the worst on the team - How his career started with Finish Line in Atlanta - Meeting Coach Roy Benson in Atlanta and how that changed the trajectory of his life - Taking the leap and taking PBT full time - His own PRs (all in the rain) and his high sweat rate - Dropping out of a race - how he refers to it as a “disease” - The team dynamic of PBT - What he does when an athlete is heartbroken at the end of a race - His thoughts on athletes chasing a Boston Marathon qualifying time - Celebrating success and firing athletes - Diversity in the sport of running and coaching Robert Jackson - The elite athlete recruitment he does for Beyond Monumental (CNO Indianapolis Monumental Marathon) - His interview with Olympic Champion, Cole Hocker, at the Monumental expo - Becoming a grandpa for the first time! This is a SandyBoy Productions podcast.

Mike Cole has been in the pizza business for 30+ years, so when he was going to go after a world record, running a sub-marathon with a 14" pizza made sense. During this episode we talk about: What a great day the 2024 Monumental Marathon was  Deciding to challenge himself at age 49 and run 12 marathons in 12 months  His Guinness Book of World Record for fastest marathon while holding a 14” pizza set this year at the Mill Race Marathon    How he's been in the pizza business for over 30 years with Greek's Pizza  The twelve marathons he ran in 2024  January - Sarasota, FL February -  St. Petersburg, FL March - Chattanooga, TN April - Carmel, IN  May - Cleveland, OH June - Leadville, CO Marathon  July -  San Francisco, CA  August - Leadville 100 Miler  September - Columbus, IN October - Columbus, OH November - Indianapolis, IN  December - Rocket City, AL Running the Leadville 100 Miler while in the midst of doing his 12 marathons  (YouTube Video) How he got beat by a guy wearing jeans and cowboy boots during his first 5K road race  How the worst thing in his life gave him the best things in his life  The formation of Indiana Elite  His three boys - Logan, Skyler and Aiden The fact that he can pick the sound of a cello out in a song  Setting up their life to be in Colorado in the summers and Florida in the winters When he was hit by a car in his neighborhood while running  A horrible accident that killed his uncle when Mike was in high school that he attributes to making him a better runner How his whole family is vegan and he's “almost Vegan” The fact that him and his wife, Julie, founded the Zionsville Half Marathon and how we both can't believe there isn't a Zionsville Running Club Thank you to ⁠Fringe Heals⁠ for supporting this episode. Use code ALLY25 for 25% off your order through 12/31/24. This is a ⁠SandyBoy Productions⁠ podcast.

Amy Shinneman was born with Muscular Dystrophy but wasn't diagnosed until the age of 44. During this episode, we talk about: How her and her husband, Jamie, did the 50th year at Berlin and NYC … maybe Marine Corps Marathon in 2025? Tokyo in 2027? All about the Berlin Marathon and getting to Europe for the first time  Tackling the World Majors and how they're thinking about it  Living undiagnosed with a rare form of Muscular Dystrophy for 44 years  What it was like becoming a mom with an (unknown) disability  How she finally got a diagnosis of Bethlem Myopathy and how life was different after The MDA and the work she's done with them  What it's like being a mom with a disability     How her husband, Jamie, got into running because of their kids  Getting a duo bike from MDA and doing her first marathon with her husband pushing at the Chicago Marathon  How her son finished third in his age group at the New York City Marathon and received a Tiffany's plate    Race experiences and what she keeps in the duo bike during a race  How one of her sons taught her to run on an underwater treadmill  Using stem cell therapy as a way to treat MD The mental health side of having a disability  “Once you've met a person with a disability, you've met one person with a disability” The fact that people judge her (and have screamed at her) for parking in an accessible parking spot Thank you to Fringe Heals for supporting this episode. Use code ALLY25 for 25% off your order through 12/31/24. This is a SandyBoy Productions podcast.

Stephanie Woods is a walking (er, running) example of resilience. She's been through a lot in her life and just keeps moving forward. We met through her husband, Timmy Howard, who was episode 54 of this podcast (listen here). During this episode, sponsored by Fringe Heals, we talk about: - Her Tecumseh 50K win “I got up. I ran. I won.” - How her and her husband, Timmy got married at Tecumseh - That she went straight from a half marathon to an ultra marathon (50K) - Normatec compression boots - How she wasn't in sports growing up but grew up playing the piano and flute - How her late dog, Pongo, was the reason she got into running after college to help him lose weight - Her educational background in music education and classroom education - The DOGS!! Savo, Atalanta, Leander aka The Herd - Meeting Timmy through the November Project and Steph's side of his story - What it's like having your husband be a race photographer - Her dad's stomach cancer battle - Getting hit by a car while running and waking up under a dump truck - Timmy's Ironman in Lake Placid and the Athletic documentary, Inches to Miles Use code ALLY25 for 25% off at Fringeheals.com. Also sponsored by Athlete Bouquets. This is a SandyBoy Productions Podcast.

Gabby Behr is the President of the Carmel Runners Club (that I accidentally call the Carmel Running Club during this episode, please forgive me, CRC). During this episode, sponsored by Athlete Bouquets, we talk about: Going from her goal race in September to Rim to Rim in the Grand Canyon in November  Losing toenails (she was down to 6.5 at the time of our interview) Her huge PR at Big Cottonwood in Utah - 3:16  Qualifying for Boston and missing 2025 because of the buffer How she's been running since she was a kid  Being a part of the Purdue Running Club  Why she joined the Carmel Runners Club after college as a way to make friends and she's now the President of the club Going from racing to pacing a sub two hour marathon within a year  How Gabby and I met when we both worked at Fleet Feet at the same time       Some of the travel races she's done with the club to Wisconsin, Arkansas, Maine, Alaska…     The record player her grandma gifted her                        How she's going to be running as an elite for the Indy Mini next May  Running for *gasp* fun! Her pre and during race routines and what fuel we both use  How she popped out the lenses of some Goodrs and had them made as her everyday glasses she wears at work Medal Wall We Talked About Pegboard for said medal wall ^^ Hooks for medals to hang on wall ^^ This is a SandyBoy Productions podcast.

Kallup McCoy went from doing Men's Health magazine workouts in jail to being featured in Men's Health magazine for his crazy story. During this episode, sponsored by Athlete Bouquets, we talk about: His magical, hard-fought marathon PR in Indy at the Monumental Marathon that took years and multiple attempts to achieve  A crazy race morning story that gives me anxiety just thinking about it  What it was like growing up Native American   How he was exposed to prescription narcotics at the age of 11 Losing his dad to illness and how Kallup using in his hospital room still wasn't his rock bottom How the life changing moment came when he was in jail  His relationships with his two sons  Where the name Kallup comes from  The fact that his addiction wasn't entirely over after he got out of jail Running a portion of The Trail of Tears the bike race he wanted to do wouldn't allow him to enter as a convicted felon  Other ultramarathons Kallup has DNFd and completed  Starting his business as a running coach and starting a non-profit organization, RezHope The God wink of God winks  His 2025 run across the United States slated to start in mid-March  How Kallup knows Kara and Adam Goucher   The Runner's High documentary and how it all came together  Living near Asheville and the impact of the hurricane  Kallup's YouTube channel

Whitney Miller and I met at a race expo and I've been wanting to get to know her better. So here we are! During this episode, sponsored by Athlete Bouquets, we talk about: How much I love her gray hair (she's had it since she was 16) Swimming from age 6 through college. What it was like being a collegiate swimmer. Hating running during the time she was a swimmer  That she knew she wanted to be a teacher since she was 6 and how it was so devastating when teaching elementary didn't work for her   Finding health and life coaching and how it changed her life  How she started running after college because she didn't know what else to do Her first marathon in Napa Valley in 2013  A hip injury she dealt with on and off for 8 years  What her relationship with running is like now  Losing her dog suddenly 4 days before the first women's running retreat she hosted  Her business, Transcend Training and Performance  Being inducted into the NCAA Hall of Fame for swimming and how she had to reframe her mindset to appreciate the honor  This is a SandyBoy Productions podcast.

Nathan Partain started running marathons when he was 64 years old.

Jackie Dikos and I met when we had booths next to each other at a marathon expo earlier this year. I bought her book, Finish Line Fueling, and knew I wanted to hear her story. During this episode, sponsored by Athlete Bouquets, we talk about: The fact that she's one of NINE kids and how that impacted how she played sports growing up (i.e. having to run to practice and run home) Getting married at 21 right out of college  Her first Chicago Marathon at 22 in 2001  Working with Coach Matt Ebersole and making it to the Olympic Trials in the Marathon How she fell in love with running on a different level after having her first son Why she's never run Flying Pig even though that's where she's from  Getting to the line of her first Olympic Trials and finishing in last place  Then how it felt to win the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon in 2010 to qualify for the Olympic Trials again  The different places her husband's career took her and her family  Why she was drawn to the field of dietetics  Her foot injury before the Virginia Beach Marathon and having to walk off while she was in first place The story behind Field Brewing and the inaugural  Field Brewing 5K This is a SandyBoy Productions podcast.

Jordan Huffman and I met through our running coach, Rachel Sinders. Jordan just completed her 9th Marine Corps Marathon and still had the marathon hobble to prove it! During this episode, sponsored by Athlete Bouquets, we talk about: The 49th Marine Corps Marathon How she ran 10 miles of the MCM and then snuck off the course to hide her first pregnancy Her first Indianapolis Monumental and her first non-MCM marathon Both of us contemplating running the 50th Marine Corps Marathon next year How she found running to find connection while her husband was deployed overseas What it's like being a military spouse and how her husband has supported her goals from afar How it's hard saying goodbye to running strollers Her 76-year-old dad finishing the MCM skipping after taking a shot of Fireball Running a virtual marathon before an 8:30am soccer game How spectating and volunteering might actually be harder than running a marathon Meeting through our running coach, Rachel Sinders, and why we love working with a running coach Taylor Swift concert in Indy What it's like having a husband who works for a commercial airline If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe, share and review!

Wes Doty is now 8 years sober! Instead of sleeping outside he's now running marathons (and maybe an ultra-marathon one of these days). Thank you to Timmy Howard (EP 54) for introducing me to Wes. This is the first official episode as part of the SandyBoy Productions podcast network! Huge thank you to Lindsey Hein for bringing this show into the fold. During this episode, sponsored by Athlete Bouquets, we talk about: His childhood in Anderson, IN and how he spent most of his time away from his house searching for normalcy How this led him to discover opiates at the age of 13 because his friend's mom had some that went missing Getting kicked out of high school and going from juvenile to a boys school Spending a year in boys school but then going right back to chasing the high What his parents must have been thinking and feeling during the time he was using Breaking the promise to himself that he'd never use heroin How he became a dad to his daughter, Jocelyn, when he was 25 Why he shouldn't be alive today How rehab brought him to Indianapolis in 2015 but opportunity and desire caused him to use again What finally caused him to get clean and how he found running through Back on My Feet The first races he did - The Indy Mini for his first half marathon, The Carmel Marathon for his first full marathon (where he BQ'd) How he set a goal to qualify for the Boston Marathon and go there with his mom, but didn't get the chance His mom's accident How the biggest struggle with helping others like him is that you can only help someone who really wants it Building a relationship with his daughter now that he's sober Finding his running community in PBT and getting faster and faster His experience at the Boston Marathon in 2022 and chasing a PR at monumental (that's on the anniversary of his mom's passing) How we're both intrigued by ultramarathons The documentary that was created about him after a film maker saw him give a speech in front of the governor An incredible story about when he was running downtown after he was sober How he ended up with a “normal” job thanks to someone from Back on my Feet

Margo Baltera is a badass. We've known each other for about a year and I was so happy to finally get to sit down and get to know her better. During this episode, sponsored by Athlete Bouquets, we talk about: The story of how we met and why it involved Kraft Singles How she's 59 and I'm not sure I believe her Going out for cross country in middle school and having to run with the boys since her school didn't have a girls team at the time How one morning she woke up and told her husband she wanted to run a marathon Her first marathon at Monumental in 2012, the year it sleeted and the year it was the same weekend as IU Parents Weekend Becoming a mom of three kids by the age of 26 Finding the running community Running the New York City Marathon in 2015 Running the Marine Corps Marathon with her son while he was working in the White House Pacing her first marathon at Monumental for the 5:00 pace group What it means to be an Abbott World Majors Gold Member Battling plantar fasciitis in Berlin and Boston and an asthma diagnosis she doesn't think is accurate How she came to compete at The State Games and then at The Senior Olympics Figure skating and roller skating and how it was her life when she was young How Meb Keflezighi became her running coach (yes, that Meb) Exciting announcement about the podcast coming next week and there's someone mentioned in this episode who is involved...

Sal Escamilla and I met earlier this year at the Carmel Marathon expo and after the race. During this episode, sponsored by Athlete Bouquets, we talk about: The battle of the last name pronunciation (I lost) How we first met at the Carmel Marathon expo His experience at the 2024 Carmel Marathon What we like to eat before and after marathons The Q Elite race in Michigan in December that was Sal's first distance race Growing up in Elkhart, Indiana, the RV capital of the world An international race in Ireland that was measured in miles vs. kilometers How he's the son of Mexican immigrants but embarrassingly isn't fluent in Spanish How his gamer friends in high school got him into running but then backed out Running in college at Goshen College The traffic accident that allowed him to have another track season His professional career in technology as a developer Training for his first marathon that was at the Carmel Marathon in 2022 The Boulderthon Marathon in Fall of 2022 - his first time running any kind of elevation How he ended up running a marathon in Rome Why he doesn't want to run the Boston Marathon but considers himself a "competitive vacation racer"

Mark Glover is 51 but you'd never believe it. He has the energy (and speed) of men half his age. During this episode, sponsored by Athlete Bouquets, we talk about: How Mark and I met The fact that Mark has a problem with going to fast His PR at the Geist Half Marathon despite the hills Qualifying for the Boston Marathon and his Boston experience running with the Boston Police Department the year of the Boston bombing His first sales gig at the age of 9 and why he didn't finish college Why he didn't run in school… the girls liked football players How a decade of partying with celebrities in LA took a huge toll on his body Becoming a dad six months to the day after September 11th The “mirror talk” that saved his life How he did 95% of his first marathon training on a treadmill Listening to “Lose Yourself” by Eminem on repeat during his first race Becoming a full time single dad and moving to Indiana Living and running with Crohn's disease REGNR8 Rx and learning a lot about how to upkeep his body and focus on longevity Doing Hood to Coast for the first time Losing one of his best LA friends who took the path he would have taken if it hadn't been for running Running for the abs, the medals and the times vs. the awards

Cameron Balser RAN AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Sorry, the all-caps seemed necessary. 11,170 miles in 294 days. That's ~40 miles PER DAY. I'm simply in awe of Cam and his attitude towards life and you HAVE to listen to this. During this episode sponsored by Athlete Bouquets, we talk about: How being called Forrest Gump doesn't bother Cam The fact that Cam grew up in the “Only Swayzee in the World” Finding running in junior high and learning it was genuinely something he loved to do His sisters, his twin, Chantelle, and younger sister, Kayla, and how they all ended up in the same grade in high school The last minute full ride that changed his life plans from joining the Air Force to running in college in Kansas How he worked 80 hour weeks packing chips on a line and it showed him money definitely isn't the key to happiness The role mental health has played in his life and his time in an inpatient and outpatient program How he got into ultramarathons by creating his own in his hometown - a ten mile loop ten times in the middle of February

Will Siman is early into his running journey but not wasting any time. During this conversation, sponsored by Athlete Bouquets, we talk about: How we met through Will's dad, Mike, and Miami of Ohio, but neither Will nor his dad went to school there How he achieved his dream of working for the Ohio State football program but then hated it The Indy 500 and Will's family tradition of going to the race every year and me trying to talk Will into coming to Indy for the Indy Mini Going from a “large football player” to “psycho runner” That the FIRST running challenge Will conquered was David Goggins' 4 X 48 challenge (running 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours for 48 miles) he did it with his younger twin brothers His first marathon in Myrtle Beach, his first ever organized race Marathon number two and qualifying for the Boston Marathon and what that experience was like Going from marathons to ultra marathons… 50K (31 miles) then 50 miler and next 100K (62 miles) Winning a Vegas 50K and only getting a bottle of water His “holy cow” moment of finding out that he couldn't use his headphones 2 weeks before his 50 miler The mental side of running Podcasts he listens to while running: Oops The Podcast, Rich Roll Working as a civilian for the Air Force and traveling to Vietnam His next finish line in two weeks at the Firetower 100K in Minnesota where they are warning runners of black bears

Carrie Bradshaw, as you'll see by her Instagram, is a bionic runner. At only 43, she's had a double hip replacement and she's maybe the only person in the entire world training to run the world's most prestigious marathon, the Boston Marathon, on those two hips. During this episode, sponsored by Athlete Bouquets, we talk about: Carrie's video that garnered 25 million views (and is how I found her) How she feels about her amazing name How she started working with Meb Keflezighi as her running coach How we were both at Chicago Rock N Roll in 2015 Getting into running in the first place How she started a business in Australia “Sweat in the City” Eloping in Bora Bora Running her first marathon in Nike Shocks The full story of her double hip replacement Getting back into running after her surgeries Her family's love of Halloween Go follow Carrie on Instagram to see some of the photos we talk about during this episode. Random bun maker I use

Christi Dee was one of my very first guests on the podcast. Since I've been battling the flu all week I figured it was time to pull from the archives. In April 2023, Christi got her Abbott World Majors Sixth Star at the Boston Marathon. In this episode, hear about her race experience and how she: Met Joan Benoit not once but TWICE last weekend Has worn her Boston jacket nearly every day since Monday Once missed a BQ by only 46 seconds Begged her mom to let her skip school on "mile day" Caught the running bug after succumbing to peer pressure Doesn't ever run with music Has set an even BIGGER goal she hopes to achieve by age 50 Since her episode originally aired, she also launched a run coaching business, The Blonde Runs Coaching.

Jim Patton and I didn't meet through the running community. You'll have to listen to hear the story. I like to think of Indy as a "small, big town". During this conversation we talk about: How Jim and I know each other His sub-4 hour marathon in Mesa 2024 Working on his nutrition, strength and following a running plan helped him find “edge” How he got into running 15 years ago The story of him being the first person to register for the Carmel Half Marathon (ever!) and one of the first members of the Carmel Runners Club Why he joins Indy Runners and Carmel Runners Club every year 2011 Marine Corps Marathon was his first marathon Getting sober 15.5 years ago and how that ties into his running journey Finding ways to give back - Back on My Feet (how he met Timmy Howard), Drumstick Dash, American Cancer Society (his wife, Jennifer, is a survivor), and Big Brothers Big Sisters The unfortunate injury he's dealing with right now heading into the NYC Marathon in November How we used to suck at training for races Our virtual race experiences - “The Jim-athon” A health scare he had at the Indy Mini in 2015 The Ragnar events he's done - 7 of them! And his team won their age group one year after another team admitted to cheating Donate to Jim's NYC Fundraiser

Kaity Wachtel and I met when she became a customer of Athlete Bouquets and gifted bouquets to her amazing friends. This was the first time we really got to sit down and have a conversation and we talked about: Almost a decade of OrangeTheory Fitness - 8,500+ classes The fact that she didn't play a sport in school but was in show choir (we both choose Dixie Chicks for karaoke) How her fitness journey started in college with a boot camp that completely changed her life Comparison is the thief of joy and how social media can be a dangerous comparison game (Katie's book recommendation: Worthy by Jamie Kern) How she chooses to surround herself with people who make her better How meaningful and how simple it is to use people's names Her first race and other races she's done - Indy Mini, Carmel, Monumental, Yosemite, Nashville, Philly, Moab Ultra How we train with the same running coach, Rachel Sinders, and that the best coaches have their own coaches Becoming 2021 Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Woman of the Year!! Her dogs AJ & Roo and their back to school photos Living with Hashimoto's disease and going gluten free to improve her health Her fear of distracted drivers and a confession I make about my distracted driving Running twelve half marathons in twelve months - why she set this goal and which races she did to complete the year Her bike accident during a triathlon season she attempted

Chris Galloway and I met through his wife, Julie. Chris has an incredible story about becoming the person he needed to be to strengthen himself as a runner (and as a human). During this episode we talk about: Being a part of the Fishers, Indiana running community His upbringing in Bedford, Indiana, and how he ended up going to Purdue University The businesses he's built - a chiropractic practice and Prime Car Wash Using running in college to change how his body looked How he grew up with his wife, Julie, and they've been together off and on since high school His dad's running accolades and how he began chasing them in 2007 - 4:58 mile, sub-17 minute 5K, 1:18 half marathon and a 2:46 marathon Getting sober after drinking since he was 15 years old and battling issues with food Faith and his relationship with Christ - how he chose Christ after reading a book he discovered while in jail The 10-12 marathons he's done in the past few years Covering his watch during marathons Using Strava to “Educate, Empower and Entertain” Life Coaching with Vince Auten (EP 56) Finally getting his dad's marathon PR Heading to Hood to Coast with Mark Guyer (EP 59)

TJ Dailey is the Founder of the Meshingomesia (Mesh-In-Go-Mish-Uh) Track Club. During this episode, we covered as much of TJ's story as we could in 90 minutes. There's so much that he and the members of MTC have accomplished - and they aren't slowing down. Some topics we cover are: TJ's love of running shoes - how he hasn't worn the same pair of shoes back to back for ten years The correct pronunciation of Meshingomesia Track Club All about MTC - how it came to be, events they host - The FULL MO the weekend after Memorial Day Weekend and Prairie on Fire the weekend after Labor Day Weekend How TJ got into the sport of running when he was young His first marathon in Seattle in 2007 and how he ended up working towards enjoying everything running has to offer Problems with food and eating like an addict How TJ (unexpectedly) loves the treadmill Running with his brothers, Todd and Trent The journey from marathon to ultramarathon MTC Member, Cameron Balser's, run around the perimeter of the United States - how he met Cameron and how this crazy run came to fruition ULTRA: A Team Sport documentary - premiere is 8/23 get tickets here How running fits into his life with a career, wife and three kids His 10-year-old daughter, Kaelynn's, 700+ day running streak Cheering for Indy native, and now 1500 meter Olympic World Champion, Cole Hocker Running a Ragnar relay - TJ's experience and advice His mom and her battle with MSA (Multiple system atrophy) Running every street in Carmel and Westfield

Nathan Lam and I met through Instagram when he found Athlete Bouquets and asked me to help him celebrate his first marathon with a custom sticker. During this episode, we talk about: Where Nathan is from and his heritage 

Anna Rohrer and I were introduced by Nate Spangle, Episode 47. You read the title right, she WON the Indy Mini in May of this year at 23 weeks pregnant with her first child. Anna ran for Notre Dame and is an 8 time All American.

Christina Hook and I met through my friend, Becky Riley, who I met through previous guest, Nicole Dobransky (EP 21). Christina and her family started

Rob Mullett and I met through our work together at Beyond Monumental, the organization behind the CNO Indianapolis Monumental Marathon and several other local events. During this episode we talk about: Becoming a U.S. Citizen (August 2022) Where he's from and the difference between the U.K. and Great Britain (he's technically from both) How he started running and running in the U.K. compared to running in the U.S. Highs and lows of his Butler University running career - being the first to break 4 minutes in the mile ever in Butler's history

Brittany Koether joins the podcast on behalf of Chaos Crewing and thanks to Trena Roudebush (EP 31). Brittany and I became fast friends during this episode where we talk about: How she met Trena  The huge culture shock of moving from east coast Connecticut to Oklahoma  How one of her dogs growing up saved her dad's life and then a vet saved her dog's life What it was like growing up with both of her parents being police officers  How her partner, Matt, got her into ultra running How she walked on to the rowing team at UConn Vet school in Oklahoma and tornadoes

Jason Noel is a brain cancer survivor AND marathoner. Need I say more? During this episode we talk about: How he's a boat captain (has a U.S. Coast Guard's Captain's License) and scuba dive master What it feels like being called a brain cancer survivor The crazy story of his diagnosis in August of 2021 His hospital roommate, Terrell, who was in prison for bank robbery (no joke) How his journey of half marathons and marathons started from not wanting to sit still after surgery  Choosing to go to the happiest place on earth (Disney) for his first half he'd signed up for in the doctor's office six weeks post op  Running the Indy Mini with Ainsley's Angels in 2024 The 2 organizations he supports American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) and National Brain Tumor Society  (NBTS) and going to D.C. to lobby for more resources What the word “survivor” means to him and how his family decided not to use the word “terminal”   His friend and battle buddy, Kelli McLaughlin, and the 5K set up to honor her life  The Sloths - Jason, Amanda, and Jennifer (EP 57) His first marathon in Chicago 2023 What's coming up - Chicago, New York, Dopey   How endurance is what excites him and how he looks at life as an endurance sport His kids and running and the “two week rule” His thoughts on whether or not he'll write a book  How he'd like to have the opportunity to do some public speaking (cough, cough, hire this guy!) How he's actually had cancer TWICE  The fairy garden on the Hagan-Burke trail in Carmel