Run Brevard - Running Zone's podcast

On this episode of Run Brevard we talk Space Coast Turkey Trot and the 49th running of Space Coast Marathon. We also chat with Bryan Jenkins, the VP of Sales at RunSignup | GiveSignup. Bryan gives us his insights on the race industry in today’s climate and his thoughts on what’s to come next year. Run Brevard on Facebook Run Brevard on Instagram Run Brevard on Twitter

It's almost time for this year's Ghostly Gecko and hosts Pete, John and Katie discuss costume ideas for a Halloween that will be different from any other. New store merchandise is previewed, including Diadora's Volo and Halloween-themed Run Brevard tanks. The hosts also share the best things they've seen on the internet lately, including potatoes and celebrity happenings. Sign up for this year's Ghostly Gecko on Oct. 24, either virtually or in-person. Run Brevard on Facebook Run Brevard on Instagram Run Brevard on Twitter

Pete, John and Katie are back to talk the latest in quarantine life, including the upcoming COVID-safety compliant Red Carpet Run on Oct. 4. Dr. Lauren Hodges drops by to talk about best practices for defining your work day at home -- and other tips for staying happy and healthy during the pandemic.  Follow Run Brevard on social media: Run Brevard on Facebook Run Brevard on Instagram Run Brevard on Twitter

Social distanced podcasting continues with Pete, John and Katie -- who discuss the success of the Firecracker 5K and the logistics of the upcoming fan-favorite Tailgate 2-Miler on Aug. 16, 2020. They update listeners on what they've been up to in quarantine and talk football, lawn mowing, conspiracy theories and more. Follow Run Brevard on Instagram  Follow Run Brevard on Twitter Join the Run Brevard Facebook Group

Matt Weiss, Director of Marketing, Runner Engagement at Brooks Running, joins the Zoom panel to talk about the brand's "Run Happy" mantra and the uptick in new runners and walkers due to the coronavirus pandemic.  The Run Brevard team covers race management procedures for the upcoming Firecracker 5K, finisher medals for all seven Running Zone Foundation series races, new products and in-store updates.  John talks about his CrossFit adventures, while Pete shares thoughts on his baby walking (running). Katie learns whether a conspiracy theory involving her beloved Britney Spears is founded. Tune in - and follow Run Brevard on social at: Run Brevard on Facebook Run Brevard on Instagram Run Brevard on Twitter  

Pete, John and Katie are back on Zoom to talk about pandemic life is going, including new announcements from Running Zone concerning race management events. Kristen Pensinger from Hoka joins the show to talk about the brand and her relationship with running. Listen to every episode of Run Brevard at RunBrevard.com. Follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter, and join the private Facebook group. 

The Run Brevard crew is back with Ciele rep Alex Luna on Zoom. Topics of discussion include virtual runs, The Last Dance, woodworking and of course, conspiracy theories. Follow @RunBrevard on Twitter and Instagram. 

To see video version, check out Run Brevard on YouTube. This week on the social-distancing Zoom edition of Run Brevard, Alex Feldman, Diadora Sales Manager for Sport in the South, calls in. Alex discusses his history of working in run specialty, what sets Diadora apart from other brands, and sticks around for Pete’s conspiracy theories. Follow Run Brevard on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Tune in to the audio from Pete, John and Katie's first ever Zoom recording session from the safety and comfort of their own homes. You can watch the episode on Run Brevard's YouTube channel or listen in here.

Tune in to hear about John's recent trip to spectate at the Olympic marathon trials in Atlanta -- he name drops and has a lot to say about shoes. The upcoming Excalibur Distance Festival and the Pirate Plunder 2-miler are previewed and the Ask Pete segment returns with some discussion of Nike's Vaporfly and unrelated conspiracy theories. Follow Run Brevard on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Tune in for a few more tidbits on living life with the right mindset from wellness expert Lauren Hodges and hear what Rafiki the giraffe does in a normal day at the Brevard Zoo. Pete and John drop even more shoe knowledge and insight. Tune in to the entire Episode 17 at RunBrevard.com

Dr. Lauren Hodges stops by the Run Brevard studio to share some tips on goal setting -- both for athletic pursuits and life in general. Brevard Zoo's Michelle Smurl shares more information on Cheyenne, the Florida Black Bear, and Rafiki the Giraffe. Local runner and cross country coach Zeke Zauner shares his running story in the Athlete Spotlight. Pete, Katie and John talk about shoes, travels and how the year is going so far in their lives. Episode Topics and Mentions Kevin Greene Peloton Celebration Marathon Miss Virginia movie Olympic marathon trials- Gateway to Space promo Transcend Ravenna Nimbus Lite Kinvara Diadora Michelle Smurl Brevard Zoo Bear Bustle 3K  Cheyenne the bear  Rafiki the giraffe  Zeke Zauner Florida Institute of Technology Cross Country Lauren Hodges Triathlons University of Central Florida Miami Thrive Global Corporate wellness South Beach Fitness Goal setting Micro-goals “Too small to fail” approach Mindset Overtraining Ironman Marathon training Oscillation Diet culture Performance anxiety Stress response Little Dos Pizza  Tacos Tito’s Handmade Vodka Cholula Tabasco Susie’s Hot Sauce

Tune in to hear more of the Run Brevard interview with Staff Sgt. Kevin Greene and a first-person story of saving a life from Anne Doerflein. Pete, Katie and John share their 2020 goals. Listen to the entire Episode 16 at RunBrevard.com.

Tune in as Staff Sgt. Kevin Greene talks about losing his leg in an accident -- and his rise to athletic heights since becoming limb-impaired. He shares his workout routine and the upcoming Invictus Games in The Hague, Netherlands. Running Zone's "sweet" Anne Doerflein shares her own running journey in this month's Athlete Spotlight and some news on where she's headed next. Details on the upcoming Bear Bustle 3K on Feb. 8 are shared. Follow Run Brevard on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.   

It's almost time for the Jingle Bell 2-Miler, starting and finishing at the Satellite Beach Public Library. Hear details about this year's event and what Pete, John and Katie have been up to since the last episode. Satellite High School's cross country and track coach Doug Butler stops by the studio to talk his state championship season and sophomore Justin Wilson gives listeners the scoop on his trip to Nike Nationals in Portland, Oregon.

Atlantis astronaut Mike McCulley stops by the Run Brevard studio to share some stories from his life as a pilot -- eventually for NASA. Running Zone course sweeper and dad of three Joseph Joseph tells his running story. Hosts Pete, Katie and John talk about Christmas faux pas and what they're looking forward to this holiday season. The Space Coast Turkey Trot 5K/10K and the Space Coast Marathon/Half Marathon are previewed.

In light of Mary Cain's recent interviews about what she calls "physical and mental abuse" in elite running training, local triathlete and physical therapist Kaitlin Donner stops by the Run Brevard studio to share her thoughts -- and how it relates to athletes of all ages here on the Space Coast.

Hear a little more about some of the topics in Episode 13 with hosts Pete Vaughn, Katie Parsons and John Carr. 

Listen in as local Team in Training coaches Barry and Michele Birdwell share stories from the course and their own lives, including Barry's recent hobby of entering Ernest Hemingway lookalike contests. Breast cancer survivor Kara Turey is the Athlete Spotlight and she talks about completing her first marathon recently in Chicago. The upcoming Ghostly Gecko 5K run on Oct. 26, 2019 is previewed.  Hosts Pete, Katie and John talk about Katie's recent brush with celebrities and what the boys want to be for Halloween.  To donate to Team in Training, visit https://pages.lls.org/tnt/ncfl/ashvle20/belikebob Learn more about the Birdwells at http://birdwellsrun.com/    

Listen in as Pete Vaughn, Running Zone's Director of Operations, talks about his start running, his favorite running moments, how he connected with Running Zone in the first place and a few more fun facts about him. This Episode 12, part 3. You can listen to interviews with John Carr and Katie Parsons by clicking their names.

Run Brevard host Katie Parsons is enthusiastic about all of the fitness opportunities for families on the Space Coast -- and she shares her own running story and details about her life as a writer, podcaster and mom of 5. Katie talks about the importance of community in running and what is up next for her and her family. Part 1 of Episode 12 featured host John Carr and Part 3 will feature host Pete Vaughn.

Run Brevard host John Carr is Running Zone's newest full-time employee and talks about his excitement for his new role. John shares how he started running in his Athlete Spotlight and talks about more about his love for pizza, his dogs and his wife, Courtney, in the Run Brevard interview. Parts 2 and 3 of Episode 12 will feature hosts Katie Parsons and Pete Vaughn. 

Anne Mitchell is the Race Management Coordinator at Running Zone and she stops by the studio to talk about the upcoming 71 races on RZ's docket and how she found running in her own life. Local cross country coach and Boston marathoner Julie Hannah is the featured Athlete Highlight. and hosts Pete Vaughn, John Carr and Katie Parsons sum up the highlights of their summer. 

July 26, 2019 -- Not every runner makes it to the Boston Marathon but local author Jackie Kellner crossed the finish line in 2016. It was her 18th marathon and she decided to write about all of those experiences in her new book, A Boston Marathon Journey: From Average Runner to Amazing Life. She sat down with Run Brevard to talk about her inspiration and the experience of writing the book. The episode also previews the upcoming Tailgate 2-miler on Aug. 18, 2019. See you there!

Don't miss an exclusive interview with Tom Griffen, who walked from California to New York as a way to connect with all types people throughout America. The episode also previews the kickoff to the Running Zone Foundation Series race, the Firecracker 5K that happens on July 4, 2019 at Front Street Civic Center. Join in the fun!

Happy Birthday to Running Zone as the Run Brevard crew reminisces on Run for Gecko pasts and looks ahead to this year's race on May 11. Denise Piercy stops in to talk about the pinnacle event of the Running Zone Foundation Series and local runner Kevin Charles shares his story of going from sprinting to completing marathons. Dr. Bryan Parry drops some of his orthopedic knowledge and gives advice for runners struggling with injuries. Hosts Pete, John and Katie share their next three songs, plus guest picks and a winning listener song, for the Run Brevard playlist.

This episode is all about the upcoming Florida Today Corporate 5K, with an interview with Orlando Melbourne International Airport's Cliff Graham. Hear about upcoming airport developments and learn how Cliff got started as a runner. Liz White shares her running story, including a marathon tale of pain, persistence and redemption. Hosts Pete, John and Katie share their next three songs, plus guest picks and a winning listener song, on the Run Brevard playlist. 

Episode 6 | March 11, 2019 – This episode previews the next Running Zone Series race, the Pirate Plunder 2-miler and takes a look at the Excalibur 10-mile, 2-mile and relay event that happens on St. Patrick's Day this year. Sondi Ryersee shares her story of running redemption following a traumatic cycling accident. Michelle Smurl of the Brevard Zoo stops by the studio to share her animal expertise and talk about her own running journey. Hosts Pete, John and Katie share their next three songs, plus a bonus song, on the Run Brevard playlist.

This episode previews the next Running Zone Series race, the Terrapin Trot 3K that benefits the Brevard Zoo. Andy Dutra shares his story of finding running in college - and how it changed every aspect of his life. Brittany Trubilla of Brooks Running talks about what it means to "Run Happy" and what to expect from the retailer in the coming year. Hosts Pete, John and Katie share their first song picks for a Run Brevard playlist.   

This episode looks ahead to what to expect in Brevard's running community in 2019 with new co-host John Carr discussing gear and overall running trends. Jeremy Stewart of Top Tier Sports Medicine stops by the studio to talk how to prevent running injuries and his own background in endurance sports. Bambi Sweeney shares her running story about her recent rise to the top of her age group and the training she's implemented to get there. Running Zone’s director of operations Pete Vaughn talks compression - how it works, why it works and if runners should give it a try to improve their performance.

This episode talks about the next Running Zone Foundation event: The Jingle Bell 2-Miler. Satellite High School's cross country coach Doug Butler stops by the studio to talk about how he got started in running and what he has learned in 30 years of coaching kids and adults. Local running couple Tom and Deb Stokes share how they met and how the running community has pulled them through some of their most difficult life moments. Running Zone’s director of operations Pete Vaughn has some advice for trying to get in shape in the new year, running, during his “Ask Pete” segment.

This episode talks about two upcoming Running Zone Foundation events: Space Coast Turkey Trot 5K & 10K and the Space Coast Marathon and Half Marathon. Local triathlete Kaitlin Donner stops by to talk about training, opening her business New Wave Physical Therapy and another new addition in her life. Local marathoner John Ouweleen (Johnny O) talks about running 26.2 miles over the age of 70 in premier races globally. Running Zone’s director of operations Pete Vaughn lets listeners know how many calories to expect in those Thanksgiving day meals -- and how to shave off at least a few calories in the “Ask Pete” segment.

This is the debut episode of 'Run Brevard', the Running Zone podcast. This monthly podcast will feature information about upcoming running events, spotlight local athletes, offer information on what is going on in the store and more. 

Running Zone has started a podcast for the Brevard County running community and beyond. We will be talking with some of the biggest names in the area and giving you tips and trends to help make you the best runner you can be.