Run 402: The Podcast

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Creating community and telling stories of runners in the Omaha area

Sarah Johnson


    • Apr 19, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 35m AVG DURATION
    • 68 EPISODES


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    Prairie Bloom Cycling Club, ft. Julie Borer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 35:21


    Julie joins to podcast to talk about our local women's group, Prairie Bloom Cycling Club! Julie talks about how she transitioned from being mainly a runner to starting a biking group. Cycling is a great way to train at a lower impact, so be sure to join PBCC for some group rides this summer. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/run402/support

    Tails 'n Trails, ft. Rachel Warne

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 16:53


    Rachel Warne joins the podcast to chat about the upcoming Tails 'n Trails on April 22nd! We talk about the history of the race and what to look forward to this year. Sign up to run or volunteer today! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/run402/support

    Sarah Runs Grandma's, ft. Sarah Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 25:38


    Sarah's sister, Hannah, hosts this week's episode! We chat about our late grandfather and his influence on Sarah's running, including training for Grandma's Marathon in June! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/run402/support

    Belated Valentine's Day, ft. John Ritland and Kevin Cleary

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 35:49


    For this special Valentine's Day episode, we talk to Omaha's most beloved training partners, John and Kevin! In this episode, we cover how they met, some adventures along the way, and what they're looking forward to in 2023. Nothing beats long romantic runs to the gas station, except for listening to episode! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/run402/support

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    Running Nutrition, ft. Niki Kubiak, RD

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 32:24


    Sarah brings Niki Kubiak on the show to talk about food! In this episode, we chat about switching your nutrition philosophy from eliminating less nutritious foods into adding in better foods. Niki is really knowledgeable and is available for individual consulting. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/run402/support

    Trek Up the Tower, ft. Sheila Hansen

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 17:26


    Trek Up the Tower is on for it's 17th year at the First National Bank Tower on February 18! Sheila comes on the podcast to talk about the race, what it supports, and how to get involved. Are you up for climbing 40 flights of stairs (or more!)? Listen to this episode and then head to trekupthetower.org to sign up! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/run402/support

    Running While Pregnant and Postpartum, ft. Dr. Brianne Kling

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 20:37


    There are so many benefits to running, but especially during pregnancy and the postpartum period. We bring on Dr. Brianne, who is an OBGYN to really dive into why pregnancy is a great time to start healthy habits. I had a great time interviewing her; she is so smart! This episode is a MUST listen for women and the men who support them! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/run402/support

    Racing in All 50 States, ft. Kristen Griffin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 29:58


    Kristen comes on the show to talk about her goals of running a half marathon in all 50 states and racing in each World Marathon Major! In this episode, we chat about where these big dreams came from and how they're progressing. She mentions the things you need to consider before signing up for an out-of-state or even an out-of-country race. We end by promoting Kristen's coaching business, Find Your Stride. This episode really informative when it comes to goal-setting, so give it a listen and then head to findyourstridecoaching.com to get started on those 2023 goals! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/run402/support

    A Comeback Story, ft. Celeste Ehrenberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 30:39


    Celeste Ehrenberg joins us and shares her comeback story from a freak bicycle accident. In this episode, she dives into how the accident happened and what it's like to have a lemon-sized hematoma under your kneecap. We end the episode talking about her success in winning three 10ks in 2022. This story is absolutely WILD, so don't skip this one!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/run402/support

    Racewalking, ft. Nicole Porter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 28:33


    We've seen the memes from this past summer Olympics, but how much do we really know about racewalking? Nicole Porter, a 5-time All-American racewalker, hops on the pod to tell us all about it! We talk about her history with the sport, Olympic racewalking, and a future clinic we're going to plan to teach the technique to whoever wants to learn. I really enjoyed learning about the sport, and I hope you do too! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/run402/support

    Brooks No Frills Run Series, ft. Craig Christians

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 34:24


    This week, we head to Bellevue University to interview Craig Christians! Craig is the head cross country and track and field coach at BU, as well as the race director of No Frills. In this episode, we talk about the 30 year history of No Frills and about Craig's coaching at Bellevue West and BU.

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    Run 402: The Facebook Group, ft. Gisele Tlusty

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2022 27:41


    Gisele joins the podcast and talks about the history of the Run 402 Facebook group! This group has 2,000 members. She talks about why she created the group and we talk about how successful it's been. We end with our idea to start a monthly run in 2023.

    Lincoln Running Club Nebraska, ft. Logan Watley

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 27:33


    Logan Watley hops on the podcast to tell us all about Lincoln Running Club Nebraska, our local semi-professional racing team. We chat about the history of the club, the benefits of joining, and how to qualify. Need a New Year's Resolution to up your running game? Listen to learn more! 

    Trail Sisters Omaha, ft. founders Claire, Jill and Miranda

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 29:10


    We get Trail Sisters Omaha on the show! The ladies chat about restarting this women-only running and hiking group and what they're looking forward to with future events. I had so much fun getting to know them and I'm excited to attend TSO events, starting with one this weekend! 

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    RR: The Hitchcock Experience 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 27:56


    Sarah recaps the Hitchcock Experience. This race consists of 100 mile, 50 mile, 50 kilometers, and the half marathon distance. Follow along to hear interviews from the race and unofficial results.

    How to Safely Run with your Dog ft. Amanda Forgey, DVM

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 35:37


    Sarah interviews local veterinarian, Amanda Forgey. This episode features safety tips for running with your dog, training ideas, and some cool information about local agility groups. If you have a dog or are interesting in adopting a dog, give this one a listen!

    Episode 54: Mike Bickley

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 40:48


    Jody Green interviews her daughter's club cross country coach, Mike Bickley! Mike talks about the creation of Run 402 (the XC club) and his coaching philosophy. If you have kids in ANY sport, please give this one a listen!

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    Episode 53: Jody and Taia Green

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 41:11


    Sarah hangs out with Jody, Taia and the hissing cockroaches of Jody's office. We chat about Jody's transition from being an intense ultra runner to a tramp ant-like race volunteer! Taia chimes in with some insights from growing up in the Omaha running community.

    Episode 51: Beer and Bagel

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 9:41


    Sarah records a podcast at Beer and Bagel! Join in on the fun from wherever you're listening and we will see you next year at the race!

    Episode 49: Ladies of the Evening

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 22:48


    Sarah checks out Ladies of the Evening, a women's running group that's been around for over 20 years! Join us for the scoop, and we'll see you at December's meeting!

    Ok. Happy end of October. Sunday night recap and Goatz recap.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 26:11


    Hope you enjoy. About to enter November and December. Time to get better. Good interviews on the horizon. Tonight you get a couple of recaps. As always an epic listen.

    Episode 47: Erin Mohring

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 43:08


    Happy Friday! This week, guest host Kevin sits down with Erin Mohring to talk about running, races, coming back from injury, and her upcoming NYC Marathon she is running with NYRR's Team For Kids! Erin is a 28-time half marathoner and 7-time full marathoner. She is a mom of 3, and one of the most positive people you will ever meet! Follow Erin on social media: Instagram Facebook

    Yippee-Ki-Yay Recap. Alert—Must Listen

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2022 37:11


    Was able to get a recap and grab a few interviews from some champions and some people from around the country. Tip of the cap to Happy Trailz for putting on a great event.

    Episode 45: Pete D'Amico

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 46:40


    Hollyanne and Kevin guest host and interview their friend Pete D'Amico, who lives in the Chicago suburbs. They talk about how Pete got started with running, Pete's experiences running in Omaha, Pete finally getting into the Chicago Marathon lottery on his 10th attempt and running it this year, his plans for a grand Grand Canyon adventure in 2023, and much more. Pete's Podcast: The Fatman Chronicles Instagram: @fatmanstories Facebook: FatMan Chronicles

    Episode 44: Kyle Adema

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 44:29


    Sarah interviews Kyle at Scriptown Running Club! We talk about his adventures at the Chicago Marathon and how to navigate running with two young kids at home!

    Give this one a listen. Carl is simply the best. He makes people around him better.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 39:08


    Carl is newer to running yet provides an abundance of wisdom. Give it a listen.

    Market to Market: Thunder Runnerz

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 32:55


    Sarah's M2M team, Thunder Runnerz, shares their big day running 78 miles from Omaha to Lincoln!

    Episode 40 Tiffani Frost

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 40:17


    Tiffani is a 2 time Full Iron Man Finisher, Marathoner, fitnesses instructor and personal trainer. She's overcome a DVT and is on her way back to her running and Triathlons!

    Episode 39: Erin Artz

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 34:21


    Sarah interviews Erin Artz! We talk about Erin's very successful collegiate athletic career and how the sacrifices she made affect her running today.

    Episode 38: White Light Mile

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 28:45


    Joe hangs out at the White Light Mile in Fremont!

    Episode 37: Mike Klemme

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 58:18


    Mike Klemme the non-runner turned runner. Mike give his account of his intro into running and the destinations it's taken him too.

    Episode 36: Mikeala Yeager

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 42:17


    Sarah interviews Mikeala Yeager about her battle with an eating disorder and how it's affected her relationship with running.

    Jennifer and Joseph

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 55:27


    All topics covered. 2nd try at putting this together and we have it. Motivation, shoes, upcoming events. Give it a listen.

    Episode 34 Tom Osterbuhr, Nebraska's other TO.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 40:50


    This week Graig has a sit down with Tom Osterbuhr who's passion for the sport of long distance running goes back 50+ years. Give a listen as they cover Boston Marathon's and more of Tom's running over the years.

    Episode 30something: Kevin Cleary

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 50:24


    Sarah sits down at Scriptown with one of her first running friends in town! We talk about the origin of Scriptown and Kevin's upcoming races he's fundraising for. Give this one a listen and be sure to come hang at Scriptown Running Club on Thursday's!

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    Episode 32 Tyler Mann

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 57:41


    Tyler Mann talks with us about his first Marathon, Ultra-Marathon and his new found enjoyment of hitting the trails.

    Episode 31: Hollis Buffkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 36:19


    Sarah interviews Hollis at our very first Team KSB episode! We talk about Black Girls Run, GirlTrek Omaha, and Black Girls Do Bike. We finish this episode with talking about staying safe on the run, in light of recent events.

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    Episode 28: Nat Ogura

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 34:01


    Bonus episode! Graig interviews Nat Ogura and they talk about her running adventures!

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    Gary Dougherty is in da house. The Godfather! Epic person and better friend.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 59:46


    Gary covers a lot of topics that really touch on the seeds of not only about running but building the running community. Give it a listen.

    Episode 29: Market 2 Market tips and advice.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 26:15


    Kurt, Molly, Amber and Ross share some advice and things they have learned from this epic event.

    Episode 27: Mike Ewoldt

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 26:59


    Sarah interviews Mike and we talk about all things Beer and Bagel! This race has some serious history, so give this one a listen!

    David Sutej in da house. Absolutely the best. Tons of wisdom from a great runner and friend.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 59:49


    Insight about running, being tough, friendships, goals and training. Simply the best from the best

    Episode 25: Tom Whitaker

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 38:27


    Sarah sits down with Tom and we talk about big fall race news! We also talk about the history of Omaha Running Club and the benefits of joining

    Jimmy K. Most insightful runner in the 402. Epic. Listen to the wisdom between the noise.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 59:59


    Jimmy K is accomplished and also the most humble runner. He has insight people need to hear. Listen close.

    Episode 23: Chris I

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 41:29


    Sarah interviews Chris I! Remember when your parents threatened to send you to military school? Well, Chris' parents followed through!

    Episode 22: Don Ossian and Lindy Slings

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 50:44


    Joe interviews his uncle and his sister after Gravel Worlds!

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    Episode 21: Jim Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 38:16


    Sarah interviews Jim Miller! We talk about having common names, running a marathon in Baghdad, and a future 402 field trip to the Cowtown Marathon in Texas!

    Sit down with Scott Giddings

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 55:26


    Just listen. Best person with the best message.

    Episode 19: Chris McBratney

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 18:15


    Chris joins Sarah and Joe to chat about Run Nebraska and the White Light Mile!

    Scott Ramey—his journey, ultras, coaching, shoes and getting better

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 53:49


    Joe interviews Scott shortly after the Ouray 100!

    Episode 17: John Ritland

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 24:18


    We're dropping a BONUS episode on a Friday, because John is THE BEST! He's recently had a knee replacement and that hasn't slowed him down. Everyone knows and loves John, so def give this one a listen!

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