When we have friends running alongside us, there's no fight we can't fight, no race we can't finish.
We catch up with Meg Landymore and Celia Eicheldinger a little over 300 miles into their Appalachian Trail adventure. Read more about their adventure here: https://mxgadventures.zyrosite.com/page-I0osYZuLA Donate to their Soles4Souls campaign here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/meg-celia-at
On March 26th, my dear friends Meg Landymore and Celia Eicheldinger will being their journey to run the entire Appalachian Trail in 18 months. Because they are working moms, and they don't have the opportunity to set aside one large chunk of time to tackle it uniterrupted start to finish, they will be tackling it in weekend segments. Some very high mileage weekend segments!! As part of this journey, they will be raising money and collecting shoes for Soles4Souls. Learn more about this project here: Meg and Celia Soles4Souls Campaign And you can follow their journey on their Appalachian Trail RunVenture Page here: RunVenture
I recently signed up to run the Tennessee Mile. The race is run over a course affectionately - or maybe intimidatingly - called the "Murder Mile." When you sign yourself up for murder, it's usually wise to get a better idea of what you are up against. So I reached out to Becca Jones and Jon Cox who put this event on as well as the Midstate mile they host on the same course earlier in the year. I discovered what I often discover in the ultra community. I discovered two beautiful people. Jon talks about taking up running several years ago when he was feeling like he hadn't achieved anything notable in life. So he ran a marathon. And his running journey was born. Becca talks about growing up on the trails. She tells us how running helps her and others look into their souls. And how much she loves being a part of that exploration. I hope you enjoy our conversation. Check out the Mid-state mile Facebook Page here: https://www.facebook.com/midstatemile/Check out Becca's coaching website here, where you can also register to come run your own murder mile: www.bmfjevents.com
“I went further than I ever thought possible, I felt better than I ever thought possible, and I completely surprised myself. I had had the experience of a lifetime.” In 2019, Lauren Jones had the chance of a lifetime. She was in her dream race, the Leadville 100. But her dream race turned into one she couldn't finish. In her words, she was broken and mentally crushed. The day after Lauren dropped from her race, she went back and watched the final hour of the final finishers at Leadville and that sealed the deal. She knew she'd be ready the next time. That vow would begin in 2020 - that would be her redemption year. Unfortunately, it would also be the year of COVID. All those redemption races she'd signed up for were suddenly cancelled. Lauren needed to find a pursuit to ease the sting - something to focus her training - an outlet for her pent up redemption energy. She didn't go small, that's for sure. Around a campfire her and some friends decided that outlet would be chasing the fastest known time on the 350 mile Pinhoti trail - which was about 5 1/2 days...In this interview Lauren tells us about the beauty she found in the chase. She told me the most beautiful part of the experience was the people. "The people made it the experience. I thought it would be just grinding and getting miles and doing the thing. But I actually had such an incredible experience seeing how kind and how generous and how loving all these people were. There were some I didn't know at all and some I barely knew and some that I knew very well. All coming together and all working together and all working out this one common goal for this one person. I was just overwhelmed at the kindness of people. That was the whole experience of this thing for me. The people."This a beautiful story about human strength. It's the story of what happens when one discovers doing something isn't as scary as it sounded. Read Lauren's Pinhoti Trail Recap Here: Race Report - Pinhoti In Review
When I recently ran the Georgia Jewel 35-miler (37ish miles in this COVID altered addition), I had no idea I was sharing the trail with a former Georgia Bulldog offensive lineman. Only Watts was tackling a much longer race that day than I was. After interviewing Watts Dantzler, I told him he might be the unlikeliest ultra marathoner I've ever encountered. Just a few years removed from being a 6'8" 350 pound athlete battling in the trenches at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia - Watts Dantzler was returning to his Dalton, Georgia home to tackle the first 100 mile race of his life. In this interview Watts and I talk about his journey running from the grief of losing his dad - his hero - when he was a high school sophomore. We talk about his journey running from the identity of "football star." We talk about how running from demons in life put him on a path back to God and in pursuit of conquering the 100-mile Georgia Jewel. I hope you enjoy this conversation exploring this incredible journey. Local news story about Watts Dantzler's Georgia Jewel Run.
15 years ago, Whitney Richman watched a friend finish the Chicago Marathon. She thought to herself, hey, I can do that. The next year she did. And the running accomplishments have piled up ever since. I love this conversation with Whitney. We talk about her recent fastest know time finishes on Richmond's Capital trail - both the 52 miles one way and then a couple of months later the 104 mile both ways run. We talk about Whitney's love for the ultra community, how they have an "it takes a village" mentality about them. Whitney gives us some advice on how to manage the self talk that is always trying to talk us out of becoming our best selves. Whitney shares how running can actually become our best form of therapy. We talk about how running impacts our ability to make quick and confident decisions - and question whether that works out for us or against us in the long run. Whitney previews her upcoming Rim to River 100 mile Ultra on November 7 - I'm fired up to follow her on this journey. Rim to River UltraNews story on record setting capital trail run
Shortly after I completed my 37 mile Georgia Jewel ultramarathon, I read a post Meg Landymore shared on the race Facebook page. Meg actually won the female division of the 50-mile race. She wrote this: "On Chasing Your Ghost" I thought I was ready to face my prior self head on, I thought I'd prepped for this race. What I didn't know was what it would actually feel like to chase myself and watch myself fade into the distance because...well, you can't chase a ghost. The feeling of losing the battle with yourself from a different time but in the exact same place. That, I was not prepared for. I wasn't prepared to be raw as I silently spewed my reality and/or excuses on the empty dark trail, "I'm a mom of two now" "I opened a business" "I had surgery" "covid".... But they fall on deaf heightened nerve endings in the mind where the resounding "you're not even close to the athlete you were that day " reverberates through my body with every step....With every misstep and near fall the memory of how I some how didn't trip at all in the first 20 miles of the Georgia jewel 100 in 2018... The lesson from 2018 though was to be positive, to be kind (to myself) and it worked. So in between constantly tripping in 2020 I'd remind myself to ignore the ghost and focus on this moment, just as I had in 2018. So you see now how 2020 continued to remind me of 2018... But it wasn't and is not. I'm not the same. I am Better. My race in 2018- the Golden moment or 21 hrs of moments -were that of magical concoction of pure love, grit, hard effort and a whole Lot of Luck, amazing volunteers, crew and pacing. The truth is, I don't know how I ran so well that day... But I continue to hold onto the lessons I learned. 1. Be positive, be kind to yourself - most of the struggles of ultra running is in fact in your head.2. nutrition really is Key... My race fell apart in 2018... Thank goodness I ran such a killer first 74 miles because the last 26 were a mixed bag of naive mistakes- the same ones I always used to make ...mostly that I hadn't eaten anything since the three bites of veggie burger atop John's mountain- where I swore to my crew I'd eat because I'd failed to at dry creek for hours prior.3. All the moments matter when you look back. I'm type A...I tear myself apart for each moment that I walked too slow or mentally caved in. In the moments of "weakness" I would tell myself "it's OK to rest a bit, it's OK to fail" but then when I crossed the finish line with any doubt in my mind I'd spend weeks analyzing why I let myself down... How I'd "failed" to give it my all So fast forward to 2020... Where my baseline speed is slower, my baseline chronic pain level is higher and I add up what I am, as an athlete after a very well put together 50 mile race (and a handful of good ones since 2018). I have finally learned: I now know exactly how to manage my nutrition through to the very end. I can run hard at the end of a race. I now know how to talk to myself to stay focused even when I'm chasing my own ghost and feeling fairly low and tripping left and right. I now know how to be certain that when I look back on my race I can be proud of it, no matter where I landed in the field because I gave it everything I had. No Regrets. I am a better athlete than I've ever been, and has nothing to do with speed and everything to do with heart. I was moved by Meg's words, so I reached out and asked if I could interview her. She said yes, and here is our discussion. You can download this discussion at the Running4Soles podcast on podbean or itunes - you can also listen to it on Spotify. You can read Meg's double SCAR race recap here: Run the Ride
I wasn't far into my recent Georgia Jewel race when I heard footsteps coming up from behind me. Then I heard a voice, "are you Mr. Keith?" Hearing myself referred to as "Mr. Keith" made me instantly feel like an old man. When I turned and saw how young the man was from where those words came, I felt like I should probably be spending the day in a nursing home and not out on the trails of the Georgia Jewel. The young man was David Kauffman. It turns out he and his wife Mary Ann were running their first ultramarathon. David told me that in preparing for their race he had listened to my podcast conversations about the Jewel. He specifically pointed out how inspired he was by the one I recorded about my Georgia Jewel failure. Hey kid - that's not the pep talk I need today!! David was the first of three runners I encountered that day who commented on my podcasting. I'd never met any of them before. I've said my prayer that day was for God to make his presence known to me every step of the way. By the end of the race, I felt like one of the things God was telling me while we hung out was I needed to get back to recording these podcasts, since I'd been on a bit of a break from it. I tried to talk myself out of it. I'm busy with work and with other pursuits. Podcasting takes time I don't have. But God just kept putting that on my heart. So I reached out to David and Mary Ann. I asked if I could interview them about their Jewel experience. We scheduled the interview for last night. Prior to the interview, I reached out and asked if there was any part of their story they'd like to make sure we got out there. If so, I'd ask questions to lead us there. Never in a million years did I see what came next. Mary Ann responded to my question. She said she didn't know how far back I'd traced her story on Facebook, but she'd been married before. She was a 19 year-old newlywed - pregnant with her first child. She and her husband Marcus were returning home from a Thanksgiving trip. Arriving home, they saw what appeared to be a disabled car. Marcus took Mary Ann to a friend's house while he went back to help them. When he got there, though, he discovered the occupants of the car were robbing their house. The robbers shot Marcus in the head. Some time later he died. I say all the time, the reason I love interviewing runners is because they all have stories that are deeper than a runner trying to win a race or achieve some running milestone. Stories that speak to me. But I'm not sure I've ever discovered a running story quite this deep. In this interview I start by telling Mary Ann how hard it had been for me to process her story. I told her I have a son who will be 14 soon - not much younger than that 19 year-old mom and wife. I asked her, how on earth does a "kid" handle that kind of event? Her answer was simple: God. Mary went on to describe a faith I can't always comprehend. One thing she said to me stuck out in that faith. She said she was grateful she never had to deal with forgiveness. She said she forgave her husband's killers from the beginning. Mary Ann said everything else she had to deal with was hard enough; she's thankful she didn't have to battle bitterness on top of it. In that moment, before my running podcast ever got to talking about running, I knew why God had me in the middle of that conversation. It was like God was staring at me, looking for my reaction as Mary Ann talked about how thankful she was she didn't have to battle bitterness. When Mary was done telling her story, I could hear God ask, shall we talk about your bitterness now? Uhm, not right now God - I have to finish this interview. I asked David, Mary Ann's husband of five years now, how he came into Mary Ann's life. David said, I don't have a big story like Mary Ann's - I feel like I just walked through a door God opened in my life. It wasn't lost on me that's why I was in that conversation with two of the most beautiful people I've ever met. God opened a door with "hey, are you Mr. Keith?" - and God was asking me if I was going to walk through it. I'm grateful to share this interview. I can't wait for you to hear what I discovered on the other side of that door. Yes, our conversation was heavy to start, but man did we have some fun too. It might be one of the most fun interviews I've ever done. I wonder how many open doors I walk by every day. I wonder how many life changing moments I miss when I do. Today I'm full of gratitude that I walked through this one.The Georgia Jewel Trail Race Mary Ann Kauffman asks for people to not hate her husband's killers
As one of the precautionary measures during the Covid-19 pandemic, all running events have been cancelled. This is the story of a young lady, who in partnership with her 7 year old son, created her own races. Together they ran and they taught and they learned and they inspired. They did this 100 miles at a time, in their back yard and in their house and going up and down the stairs in that house - thousands of times. You can read more about this interview here: Stephanie Northway Podcast Interview Blog Post
Back in November of 2018, I interviewed Soles4Souls CEO, Buddy Teaster. It was one of the most influential interviews I've ever conducted. Listen to that conversation here: An Interview with Buddy Teaster.Our conversation impacted my running journey. Buddy is an ultra runner. Listening to him describe a running journey that went from a few miles here in the tiny town of Ashland, Virginia where I live, to 100 mile races all over the country, inspired me to want to run longer in my own journey. More importantly, though, Buddy inspired my love for his organization, Soles4Souls, and the work they are doing to eradicate poverty around the world. In this episode, Buddy talks about the challenges facing their organization in these challenging times, as well as the partners they serve around the world. Read more about this episode here: Running4Soles
In this episode, Greg Armstrong says, "It's good for the soul to realize that we are weak, and that our bodies are weak and our minds are weak, and we have limitations. And for me, ultrarunning does that for me." This conversation goes in depth about the beauty in the struggle. Both in running and in life. Struggle gives birth to compassion. Read more about this episode here: An Interview With Greg Armstrong
On February 17th, 2020, my friend Kate Fletcher ran her 5th Lions Pride Run to raise money for scholarships for underprivileged students in Louisa, Virginia. This years run was a 50 mile run from Louisa to the Virginia capital building in Richmond. Some things we talk about in this discussion:What it means to be a part of a tight knit community like Louisa. Why Kate chose, unlike the previous 4 years, to run outside of Louisa this year. Running as a creative outlet, as a way to construct something bigger in life. Running as a way to get into a flow state. Running as a way to widen and broaden the way we look at the world. There is value in getting uncomfortable. Struggle is not something that is in the way - it is the way. How a teacher came to better understand her students through the sport of running.Read more about my interview with Kate here: https://www.running4soles.com/blog1/podcast-interview-kate-fletcher
A couple of years ago, I had a chance to interview JP after he completed the World Marathon Challenge - 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 different continents. (Listen to that interview here: JP Caudill Episode 45).Last weekend I caught up with JP just a week after he'd run his cancelled Shamrock Marathon on a treadmill. Many of us have had our races cancelled in response to the Covid 19 virus. JP made the decision to tackle his cancelled race on the treadmill. We talk about that experience. We talk about how running can help us through these challenging times. We talk about how these times are bringing new runners to the sport. I truly appreciated this conversation with my friend JP Caudill. To see pictures and more resources related to this interview, visit here at the:blog post for this episode.
What you'll hear in this conversation: Even after you've run 100 miles, a 35 mile run comes with it's own set of fears and doubts. Part of our human condition is doubts. And maybe that's why we run, because we love wrestling with doubt. Life isn't about training to be comfortable, it's about mastering our approach to life when it gets uncomfortable. Runners rarely win a race, they often have setbacks, yet they keep going, doing something that would be much easier to quit.Is it possible that in a culture that is more comfortable than ever, runners are a group of people seeking discomfort, and possibly because they want the chance to wrestle with failure to see how they'll respond. Kate Fletcher is not a runner drawn to "racing." She talks about why it's difficult for her to find a reason to race, but relatively easy to find a reason to run. Whether we are running or tackling a career or a relationship, understanding "why" we do it is always the key fulfillment.Are runners salespeople? What are we trying to sell ourselves and others through our running?A conversation about the book Born to Run - and this idea that the secret to running is found in our capacity for loving one another. It's found in compassion. Maybe running gives us the opportunity to have meaningful conversations with ourselves and others we might not normally have otherwise. Contribute to Kate's Lion Pride Scholarship Fund _________________________________________________________________________________ Introduction and closing song: One Flame to Burn (Prospect 7) If you would like to comment on this podcast you can contact me and leave a comment at: Email me at: r.keithcartwright@gmail.com
This is the TwoTim47.com podcast episode number 79. From my blog recap of the Land Between the Lakes UltraThis was not the start I'd anticipated for my attempt at my longest run ever. There was no way to train for these conditions outside of daily runs through a swamp in the middle of a hurricane - neither of which I'd had access to. It was clear this day was about me and my heart. No coach was going to drag me through. No inspirational meme was going to coax me on. This day was about the miles I'd put on my feet and legs leading up to this moment, and whatever strength I'd stowed away in my mind. And if I was lucky, this day would be about discovering some new strength along the way. Listen to this podcast for the rest of this running story.
This is the TwoTim47.com podcast episode number 78. Back in 2017, I met Laura Baumgartner and three of her students - Mitch, Nick and Austin - from Pontiac High School in Illinois. These young men were three of Laura's special needs students. After spending time with them, I came to see these three as just plain special. Every year Laura and her students partner with Special Olympics Illinois to host an annual Run for Respect. The mission behind the run is to get rid of the "R-word" retarded and replace it with the "R-word" respect. I find the beauty of what Laura and her students are doing in their hearts. Laura's students aren't asking their community to respect them. Their fight is for everyone to be respected by everyone. That's a beautiful fight - a fight we'd all be well served getting behind. In this interview, Laura and I talk about her passion for teaching her students and for making a difference in the community she grew up in. With help from the running community, Laura and her students have been able to build a culture of acceptance and inclusion in Pontiac, Illinois.This is a beautiful story about how one idea applied with a whole lot of heart really can make a difference in the world. To register for the 7th annual Run for Respect - either in person or virtually - go here: http://bit.ly/2tCtQzQTo follow the Run for Respect Facebook Page go here: https://www.facebook.com/runforrespect/_______________________________________________________________________________________ Introduction and closing song: One Flame to Burn (Prospect 7) If you would like to comment on this podcast you can contact me and leave a comment at: Email me at: r.keithcartwright@gmail.com
Meet Orlando Buck. This is a post he shared on the Trail and Ultra Running Facebook page:Original post December 19, 208 Good day. I would like to introduce myself to the group and explain why I am here...this may be a long post, so I thank you in advance for those who read it. My name is Orlando Buck. I have lost over 160 pounds since March of this year. The picture below shows my before pics from Feb. and March as well as some recent pics (the top right one is from a conference I was at a couple of weeks ago and the bottom right one is me up on Charlie's Bunion on the AT the beginning of Oct.). When I started this journey I weighed 390.5 pounds...I am now below 230 pounds (and 6'6" tall). I did have the gastric sleeve to help me with portion control (the amount of stomach they had to take out was much larger than most, according to my surgeon), I eat mostly vegetarian meals (I have meat products 2, maybe 3 meals per week), and began cardio workouts (walking first, now running and hiking). I started off by walking 3 miles, then slowly added jogging. My longest run so far is 20 miles (at a 10:28/mile pace) as I train for a half marathon in Feb, a marathon in April, and a 100 mile ultra (3 races, 3 days, 33.3 miles each) in May. I have also started doing some trail runs (when I am around trails!) and absolutely love them! I am a former Marine and I love a challenge! I believe that's why I have done as well as I have working my way up from walking to running. So, here I am...ready to work and to be challenged. I have enjoyed reading through some of the posts in here and look forward to any information or advice you might have for me. I also look forward to meeting/seeing some of ya'll out on the trails!After reading that post I knew I needed to have a conversation with Orlando. And this is our conversation. _______________________________________________________________________ Introduction and closing song: One Flame to Burn (Prospect 7) If you would like to comment on this podcast you can contact me and leave a comment at: Email me at: r.keithcartwright@gmail.com
What you'll hear on this episode: This is Gene Dykes' 2018 running year in review - in his own words: My running year in review! I've had a few requests to post both an overview of my 2018 running season and a preview of 2019. This post looks back on 2018 and in a few days I'll post what I'm looking forward to in 2019. Normally, I schedule a year ahead of time by picking the really fun adventures I want to have, and then I'll schedule competitive races into the remaining time. However, I turned 70 in 2018, so being at the top of a new age group, I decided to let competitive races take priority and limit my adventure runs. It turned out well! (I set nine US age group records, and I won 10 USATF national titles) And now, lots of boring statistics, with a little commentary thrown in: Miles run: 2,597 (no, I wasn't tempted to go back out New Year's Eve to run 3 more miles)Races run: 43 races in 40 weekends for a total of 725 race miles Even though I ran more races in a year than ever before, because I ran fewer really long races, my total miles are down a bit from the 2,800 miles of the previous couple of years, and the race miles are well off the 1,300 race miles of previous years. I'll remedy that next year! Breakdown of races by type and distance: Road:5K: 38K: 15 Mile: 410K: 215K: 110 Mile: 2Half Marathon: 3Marathon: 7 Trail:10K: 315K: 1Half Marathon: 150K: 150 mile: 270 mile: 1100 mile: 16 hours: 1 Indoor Track:3K: 1 Outdoor Track:800 meters: 11500 meters: 12K Steeplechase: 15K: 110K: 112 Hours: 1 Cross Country:5K: 2 I set 11 new PR's in 2018, so I'm still getting faster at age 70 and after 12 years of racing. Can I possibly improve again in 2019?_______________________________________________________________________________________ What a powerful year for Gene. I hope you enjoy this conversation as Gene dives into how he keeps doing it, year after year, faster and faster. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Introduction and closing song: One Flame to Burn (Prospect 7) A special thank you to Kristen Myers for sponsoring today's episode through Patreon. If you would like to comment on this podcast you can contact me and leave a comment at: Email me at: r.keithcartwright@gmail.com
What you'll hear on this episode: Sasha Wolff battles a mental illness. She's discovered running is a strong ally in that battle. As she searched the internet to find a group of runners that rallied to promote their own mental health or that of others, she couldn't find one. So she decided to create her own. In this conversation, Sasha talks openly about her own mental illness and how that led her to founding Still I Run Check out the Still I Run Facebook Group You may also be interested in checking out their closed inspiration group here __________________________________________________________________ Introduction and closing song: One Flame to Burn (Prospect 7) A special thank you to Rachel Wood for sponsoring today's episode through Patreon. If you would like to comment on this podcast you can contact me and leave a comment at: Email me at: r.keithcartwright@gmail.com
What you'll hear on this episode: I had no idea at the time, but back in 2015, at a Run the Bluegrass Half Marathon pre-race dinner, Stacy Saunders and I were in the same barn listening to an inspirational talk. The speaker, Harvey Lewis, challenged everyone to write something down they wanted to accomplish that year. I didn't write anything. But Stacy, I've since learned, wrote down that she wanted to run 100 miles.Well, here we are, over 3 years later, and I have the pleasure to share a conversation I had with Stacy shortly after she recently achieved that 100 mile goal. It's been a journey filled with ups and downs. Her story is one that brings to life the opportunities that come not just from chasing a dream, but often from failing at it. I've hinted - or maybe outright stated - I'm intrigued by the prospects of running 100 miles. This conversation did nothing to discourage that thinking. I hope it will encourage you to dare greatly - and if it's the fear of failure standing in your way - that you'll stomp out that fear once and for all. __________________________________________________________________ Introduction and closing song: One Flame to Burn (Prospect 7) A special thank you to Missy Blacker for sponsoring today's episode through Patreon. If you would like to comment on this podcast you can contact me and leave a comment at: Email me at: r.keithcartwright@gmail.com
What you'll hear on this episode: Earlier this year I attempted my first ultra marathon. I went down to Georgia and tackled the 35-mile Georgia Jewel. For many reasons I came up short. You can listen to a recap of that race here: Georgia Jewel Recap To find some redemption before rolling into 2019, I sought out another ultra opportunity. I ultimately found that opportunity in St. Paul, Virginia at the Oxbow Ultra Marathon. Parts of this quest turned out well, but I ultimately came up short on my goal to run 35 miles. One thing I've learned in running, though, is there are always lessons to be learned. In success and in coming up short, running is always telling me something about myself. I share some of those lessons in this episode. __________________________________________________________________ Introduction and closing song: One Flame to Burn (Prospect 7) A special thank you to Tiffany Eisentrout for sponsoring today's episode through Patreon. If you would like to comment on this podcast you can contact me and leave a comment at: Email me at: r.keithcartwright@gmail.com
What you'll hear on this episode. I recently had a chance to sit down with Sole for Souls CEO, Buddy Teaster. We talked a lot about ultra running, mainly Buddy's recent Grindstone 100 run, a race he ran after just 3 training runs in the year leading up to it. We talked about the Hard Rock Ultra - why Buddy loves that race enough to run a 100 mile race like the Grindstone with limited preparation, just to qualify for a lottery to get in the Hard Rock. But we spent most of our time talking about Buddy's true passion. Soles 4 Souls and wearing out poverty. I encourage you to pick up Buddy's book, Shoestrings, here: order shoestrings I encourage you to check out the website for Soles4Souls Buddy Teaster talks to me about taking us from a place of mere giving to a place of believing we can truly wear out poverty. After talking to him, I'm a believer. I hope you'll listen to my conversation. I pray you'll be moved to a place of believing that as well. Introduction and closing song: One Flame to Burn (Prospect 7) A special thank you to Ashley Glatter for sponsoring today's episode through Patreon. If you would like to comment on this podcast you can contact me and leave a comment at: Email me at: r.keithcartwright@gmail.com
What you'll hear on this episode. Will Turner decided he wanted to do something big the year he turned 60 years old. That big turned into a quest to run 60 Ironman Triathlons in one year. That's one every 6 days. Will takes time to share his adventure with us as he closes in on completing this goal. He talks about his hope this will encourage other people to live their bold - check out Will's website here: Live Your Bold Will talked to me about remaining active and chasing big dreams even as we age. He talked about the importance of recovery in these endurance races.The mental game - how did he shift from a mindset of pre-race nerves to focus on the day and race at hand?Will talks about how he's using this journey to inspire others - including a group of New York 4th graders. Introduction and closing song: One Flame to Burn (Prospect 7) A special thank you to Sid Busch for sponsoring today's episode through Patreon. If you would like to comment on this podcast you can contact me and leave a comment at: Email me at: r.keithcartwright@gmail.com
What you'll hear on this episode. Kylie Husman was a young woman, a runner, at a lake having fun with friends. Then she dives into the lake, and in a minute life changes. She's faced with the possibility of losing a leg - of never running again. In this interview Kylie takes us on a journey of discovery. She teaches us how setbacks can shape our character, help mold us into something much stronger and more meaningful than how we defined ourselves before those setbacks. She also helps us see the best circles in life are the ones that bring us around to the opportunity to help others. Introduction and closing song: One Flame to Burn (Prospect 7) A special thank you to Kristie Allen for sponsoring today's episode through Patreon. If you would like to comment on this podcast you can contact me and leave a comment at: Email me at: r.keithcartwright@gmail.com
What you'll hear on this episode. My friend Donna Shagena joined me on this TwoTim47.com journey when it began. So today I'm happy to share her journey. Her journey to a first marathon. On this episode we'll trace the beginning of her running journey from a young girl thinking she weighed too much and wanted to run to lose weight - to the woman she is today, chasing down a goal that was inspired by so many others. Donna talks about her falling in love with running after running the Victory Junction Run to Victory 5k, where she got to shake Kyle Petty's hand at the finish line. She talks about the impact the Megsmiles Supporters Facebook family has had on her life. She talks about how running has changed who she is. And oh - there may be some talk about a cartwheel at the finish line of her upcoming first marathon - the finish line of the Richmond Marathon on November 10, 2018. Introduction and closing song: One Flame to Burn (Prospect 7) A special thank you to Doug Bohn for sponsoring today's episode through Patreon. If you would like to comment on this podcast you can contact me and leave a comment at: Email me at: r.keithcartwright@gmail.com
Did I Accomplish What I Set Out To Do? I set out to run my first ultra marathon. I didn't. So the answer is no. But over the years I've learned that's usually the wrong question. The right question is did I learn what God wanted me to learn, did I accomplish what HE wanted me to accomplish. I'll go back to what I said I was setting out to do: "That is my journey today. To feel small. To discover that my faith is bigger than myself, it's bigger than the words I cling to in the bible. Me and those words - we are mere reflections of the larger than life God who loves me. The God who will see me through this day, and triumphantly through this race." Sometimes we measure triumph by our own standards - our own sense of victory. But God doesn't promise us the victory we're looking for, he promises us the victory he's pointing us toward. The Georgia Jewel reminded me our greatest victory is rooted in placing others before ourselves. I'll find victory in trusting God has a better plan for finishing what I couldn't. Will I go back to the Georgia Jewel and try to finish what I couldn't? I don't know. I know this. Two years ago I couldn't finish the Patrick Henry Half Marathon. Last month I ran my fastest half marathon ever at that race. This past January I couldn't finish the Houston Marathon; In response, I immediately registered to run that race again in 2019. Defeat never sits well with me. But make no mistake, even in defeat, even if I never go back to the Jewel, I am grateful for a God who saw me through the day. Oh how triumphantly he saw me through my race.For that, I am grateful. Introduction and closing song: One Flame to Burn (Prospect 7) If you would like to comment on this podcast you can contact me and leave a comment at: My google voice number which will go to a voicemail: 804-496-1112 Email me at: r.keithcartwright@gmail.com
What you'll hear on this episode. Last year my lifelong friend Karen Rush (Wierzbinski) informed me her daughter Hannah had caught the running bug and was signed up for her first half marathon. Shortly after, Karen let me know Hannah had gone on a training run and ran 26 miles - and quickly changed her first half marathon to a full marathon. Following Hannah's journey to the Ironman Wisconsin has been inspirational. In this interview, it became clear to me how a young college student can go from signing up for a half marathon, changing to a full marathon, then tackling a full ironman in the course of a year. Hannah is goal oriented, she's clear about her priorities, willing to sacrifice to honor them, she gives tons of credit to her family for instilling good values and a work ethic in her, and she has a solid vision of her future. This interview with a 21 year old athlete gives me tons of hope for the future. Listen to our conversation; you'll walk away with hope yourself. And maybe some inspiration. Introduction and closing song: One Flame to Burn (Prospect 7) A special thank you to Kimberly Caldwell for sponsoring today's episode through Patreon. If you would like to comment on this podcast you can contact me and leave a comment at: My google voice number which will go to a voicemail: 804-496-1112 Email me at: r.keithcartwright@gmail.com
What you'll hear on this episode: When Douglas learned his young daughter's friend Melana had a brain tumor, one that took her life shortly after, his running journey was born. The never say quit in Douglas led him from a 5K that left him in pain for days, to dreaming of longer distances. Running doesn't always sound like fun, but that means it can be a way of saying to the people around you - this is important. Running has made Douglas a completely different person. Nothing is too scary anymore. He looks forward to each day. Everything is different now. Running changes us mentally because it gives us the time to sort through in a rational way the things that are troubling us. Running and purpose go 100% completely hand in hand. Eyes on a 100 miler Is scary a reason to back away, or the perfect reason to do something In running I've learned a lot about myself and I've been taught a lot about myself More information on Friends of Melana 5K - contact Douglass Paroff at: dparoff@icloud.com or 330-351-3507 Introduction and closing song: One Flame to Burn (Prospect 7) A special thank you to Solomon Whitfield for sponsoring today's episode through Patreon. If you would like to comment on this podcast you can contact me and leave a comment at: My google voice number which will go to a voicemail: 804-496-1112 Email me at: r.keithcartwright@gmail.com
What you'll hear on this episode: Solomon Morris Whitfield (MO) has been on a journey to see how far he can run. At times he's put himself out there, drawing attention to himself, and he's struggled to deal with the self made pressure. It was holding him back, so he changed his approach. He just focused on the running and quit worrying about what others saw or thought. Running became about him and his race and no one else. He developed a plan and stuck with it. He says consistency is the key to his journey. Last weekend that journey led him to completing his longest run ever, the Pine Creek 100K. In this interview you'll hear Mo talk about running in the heat, his thoughts on running for "speed" and what he sees in his running future. Introduction and closing song: One Flame to Burn (Prospect 7) A special thank you to Marsha Cartwright for sponsoring today's episode through Patreon. If you would like to comment on this podcast you can contact me and leave a comment at: My google voice number which will go to a voicemail: 804-496-1112 Email me at: r.keithcartwright@gmail.com
What you'll hear on this episode: When I first reached out to Kate Fletcher, it was because she'd run 100 miles. Since signing up for the Georgia Jewel I'd become more fascinated by longer running distances. I'd begun imagining just how far I really could run. But after interviewing Kate (listen here) I was much more captivated by her heart than by her running. My friend Eddie Brown was captivated by both. He reached out to me shortly after my interview with Kate and said he'd taken up running. It had been years since he hit the road, but he was back at it. He also told me about his non-profit, Giving Words. Giving words supports single moms in central Virginia. He went on to tell me that Kate is a single mom and he'd discovered she could use some help. I've since learned more about Eddie and Giving Words and Kate's needs. It's struck me how in my interview with Kate all you heard was a heart for giving others. Nowhere in her did you hear a need for others to give to her. But Eddie said he wanted Giving Words to not only help Kate, but to honor her heart for giving to others. Eddie said he wanted to give back. Why does that sound familiar? Give back? Isn't that what Jenny Baker, Georgia Jewel race director, said the Georgia Jewel is all about - giving back? She did. So that's what I intend to do with this race. I want to help Eddie give back to Kate. I also want to honor Jenny's vision for the Georgia Jewel. When I cross the finish line, when I run my longest distance ever, when I check "ultra marathon" off my bucket list, I don't want that to be the end of this Georgia Jewel running story. I want that story to live one. What better way to make that happen than helping Eddie and Giving Words help Kate, and help breathe life into the lives of some single moms just looking for a break. Looking for their own finish line in life. I encourage you to listen to my conversation with Eddie. Since I'm running the 35 mile Georgia Jewel, I'm looking for as many people as possible to help me give back with a $35 contribution to Giving Words. A contribution that will go directly to helping them help Kate. Contribute to Giving Words here: Donation Introduction and closing song: One Flame to Burn (Prospect 7) A special thank you to Robyn Larkin for sponsoring today's episode through Patreon. If you would like to comment on this podcast you can contact me and leave a comment at: My google voice number which will go to a voicemail: 804-496-1112 Email me at: r.keithcartwright@gmail.com You can financially support this mission at my Patreon Page - TwoTim47
I recently came across a story about a man, who at 400 pounds, decided he wanted to run a marathon. Sure, Garth Harris' journey is a weight loss journey, it's a journey to better health, but listen to his story and you'll hear about a man who used running to give new life to his entire family. When we make a new year's resolution, and then we follow through on our thoughts and words, we never know how much our decisions will impact those around us. One more time, I've interviewed a runner who reveals running is much more than a physical journey. It's a journey to deeper and more meaningful relationships. Running opens doors within us to reveal strength we never knew we had. This is the story of Garth Harris. Introduction and closing song: One Flame to Burn (Prospect 7) A special thank you to Nicole Williams for sponsoring today's episode through Patreon. If you would like to comment on this podcast you can contact me and leave a comment at: My google voice number which will go to a voicemail: 804-496-1112 Email me at: r.keithcartwright@gmail.com You can financially support this mission at my Patreon Page - TwoTim47
What you'll hear on this episode: In preparing to run my first ultra marathon, the September 22nd 35 mile Georgia Jewel, I met Gregory Byerline. He had interviewed Georgia Jewel race directors Jenny and Franklin Baker on his podcast - The Collected ClanAs I got to know Gregory I realized we have a lot in common. We are both older dads - I'm actually and older older dad than Gregory, so I won't drag him completely into my company - but we both started this dad gig late. It's driven us to have a mutual desire to stay fit and healthy and be there for our kids. We also share a belief we can use our running journeys to shape the character of our kids.Gregory talks about falling in love with the trails. He told me sometimes it's nice to escape the masses of humanity that often overwhelm our ability to think and hear and imagine. Gregory is a photographer, so the trails often spark his creative side. We spend time talking about the trail community - full of free thinkers and creatives - and why the trails appeal to this group. We talk about the vast distances between trail running and road racing, and how the training is different. We even talk about old church hymns - and how they connect to running. Yes, we were able to make that connection. One of my favorite parts of the conversation was exploring Gregory's love for running under the full moon once each month. It's a love that inspired him to found The Moonshine Runner's Society. He actually has me interested in tackling my own moonlight miles. I hope you enjoy this conversation with my friend Gregory Byerline. Introduction and closing song: One Flame to Burn (Prospect 7) A special thank you to Kelly Anderson for sponsoring today's episode through Patreon. If you would like to comment on this podcast you can contact me and leave a comment at: My google voice number which will go to a voicemail: 804-496-1112 Email me at: r.keithcartwright@gmail.com You can financially support this mission at my Patreon Page - TwoTim47
What you'll hear on this episode: Jenny Baker returns to the program for the 3rd time. Only this time she takes over the microphone and interviews me. We take a deep dive into how we both connect our running to our faith. Jenny asks point blank: do you think God cares about your running? And what about when you come up short in running, when you fail, how does God shine through running then? We talk about balancing family in a sport that can be time consuming. And oh, we talk about pooping - that's right, when Jenny takes the microphone you never know where things are going to go. Jenny is the race director of The Georgia Jewel. She's the sole reason I'll be headed to Georgia in less than 8 weeks to run my first trail race - my first ultra marathon. Her faith and spirit are contagious. She draws you in. You'll get to hear plenty about my faith and running journeys here, but I'm grateful so much of Jenny pours out in this conversation as well. Jenny is the co-author of War on Normal. She helps run an exciting outdoor adventure camp for women - SheVentures Introduction and closing song: One Flame to Burn (Prospect 7) A special thank you to Kimberly Yenser for sponsoring today's episode through Patreon. If you would like to comment on this podcast you can contact me and leave a comment at: My google voice number which will go to a voicemail: 804-496-1112 Email me at: r.keithcartwright@gmail.com You can financially support this mission at my Patreon Page - TwoTim47
What you'll hear on this episode: In June, 2018, Liz Ferro participated in the Escape From Alcatraz triathalon. Why? In her words, "because it's known as "The Rock," and the girls we serve everyday are truly rockstars! No matter what obstacle they need to overcome, they use the tools for resilience that Girls With Sole provides." Liz went to the Rock to show her girls that anything is possible when you embrace your inner champion! Resilience, Optimism, Courage, and Killing stereotypes are the rock-solid foundation our programs are built upon. Last year I read Liz's book The Finish Line Feeling (order here) - it was a heartbreaking yet inspirational account of the abuse Liz faced as a young girl, and how she found strength and resiliency through running and exercise. Today her life is devoted to giving back. Giving hope and strength to girls who've walked in her shoes, girls who are one break away from living out their dreams like Liz does. Through Girls With Sole, Liz has become that hope. In this episode, listen to Liz talk about overcoming her own fears at Alcatraz, and how she hopes her experience will help her girls face their own fears. Introduction and closing song: One Flame to Burn (Prospect 7) A special thank you to Donna Shagena for sponsoring today's episode through Patreon. If you would like to comment on this podcast you can contact me and leave a comment at: My google voice number which will go to a voicemail: 804-496-1112 Email me at: r.keithcartwright@gmail.com You can financially support this mission at my Patreon Page - TwoTim47
What you'll hear on this episode: Just over a year ago, I had the chance to meet Jodi Stoner at the Facebook Communities Summit in Chicago. I was there representing Meg's Miles Supporters, the running group that honors the life of Meg Cross Menzies. Jodi was there representing the running group I Run 4. After meeting Jodi and learning more about her mission to run for a young boy named River, who has spina bifada, I interviewed her for this podcast. Then, after Jodi ran the Boston Marathon for River, I invited her back for another fascinating discussion. And now we're pulling our efforts together. Jodi approached me recently about donating the proceeds from her annual Run to Jodi's House Half Marathon to TwoTim47. From that, I hatched an idea to run 7 marathons in 7 days to support my friend Laura Baumgardner and her annual Run for Respect 5K. This episode will tell you how those three separate stories are going to be weaved together into one big and shared act of love and respect. And, for this episode, I turn the microphone over to Jodi Stoner to do the interviewing. I hope you'll listen in to a story that highlights just how connected we all are. When we open our hearts and our ears and listen, we'll be pointed in a direction that can turn those connections into love for one another. Jodi Stoner's Boston Marathon Run for River - Episode 52 An Interview With Jodi Stoner - Running For A Purpose - Episode 31 To Register for the Run to Jodi's House Half Marathon Send your name and address and $25 to: Jodi Stoner8800 Mill Creek LaneHudson, FL 34667 Introduction and closing song: One Flame to Burn (Prospect 7) A special thank you to Rachel Wood for sponsoring today's episode through Patreon. If you would like to comment on this podcast you can contact me and leave a comment at: My google voice number which will go to a voicemail: 804-496-1112 Email me at: r.keithcartwright@gmail.com You can financially support this mission at my Patreon Page - TwoTim47
What you'll hear on this episode: Melanie Owen had a goal of qualifying for the Boston Marathon. Frustrated by continually coming up just short, she wondered if she could run longer distances. She not only discovered she could run over a 100 miles at a time, she discovered she was pretty good at it. Now, she's one of only 33 women who will be lining up to run this year's prestigious ultra marathon, The Badwater 135. Melanie talks about her friend and coach Harvey Lewis, a previous Badwater champion, and how Harvey has helped her get ready for her own Badwater experience. Melanie talks about the inspiration her dad has been in her life. She talks about one day conquering that Boston Marathon goal. And much more in our conversation. Introduction and closing song: One Flame to Burn (Prospect 7) A special thank you to Missy Blacker for sponsoring today's episode through Patreon. If you would like to comment on this podcast you can contact me and leave a comment at: My google voice number which will go to a voicemail: 804-496-1112 Email me at: r.keithcartwright@gmail.com You can financially support this mission at my Patreon Page - TwoTim47
What you'll hear on this episode: Erick Kuhlmann is a police officer with the Staunton Police Department. He works long hours and varying shifts. Yet, he still finds time to train for 100 mile races and a host of other marathon and ultra distance races in between. Erick spent time talking to me about shifting from marathon distance road races to ultra distance trail races. We also talk about his 2018 Boston Marathon. He talks about the weather conditions many called the worst they'd ever run in. He shares what it was like to line up with his dad who was running his first Boston Marathon. That, after an accident several months ago left Erick and his family wondering if his dad would ever run again. Erick offers all of us advice about the mental and physicial preparation required to run longer distances. He's run over 100 of them, so his advice is worth something. Introduction and closing song: One Flame to Burn (Prospect 7) A special thank you to Tiffany Eisentrout for sponsoring today's episode through Patreon. If you would like to comment on this podcast you can contact me and leave a comment at: My google voice number which will go to a voicemail: 804-496-1112 Email me at: r.keithcartwright@gmail.com You can financially support this mission at my Patreon Page - TwoTim47
What you'll hear on this episode: A Louisa County teacher ran for 24 hours straight, all to raise money to support high school students. Despite the cold weather, Louisa County High School English teacher Kate Fletcher ran laps around the high school for 24 hours to hit her goal of 100 miles. It's the third year she's run the campaign. She started with a 40 mile run. Then 50. And now this year her 100 mile run. Listen in as she talks about how she got started running, why she has such a huge heart for the kids she's running for, and what will she be looking to do for them come year 4. You can support Kate at this GoFundMe link: Kate's Lion Pride Run Introduction and closing song: One Flame to Burn (Prospect 7) A special thank you to Ashley Glatter for sponsoring today's episode through Patreon. If you would like to comment on this podcast you can contact me and leave a comment at: My google voice number which will go to a voicemail: 804-496-1112 Email me at: r.keithcartwright@gmail.com You can financially support this mission at my Patreon Page - TwoTim47
What you'll hear on this episode: Harvey Dawkins is an elite athlete. You wouldn't know it by looking at him when he's competing, but he also has cerebral palsy. At the age of 3 Harvey's mom got him a tricycle. That opened doors for Harvey that would lead him to ride long distance bike rides for a friend suffering with MS, and eventually to an ironman. Havey's mantra is "don't quit." When the physical challenges begin to press on him, Harvey draws on a mind that's told him all his life he can overcome anything. This is an inspiring interview that left me committed to drawing a little more on the "don't quit" attitude in my own life. Visit Havey Dawkins' Website Introduction and closing song: One Flame to Burn (Prospect 7) A special thank you to Sid Busch for sponsoring today's episode through Patreon. If you would like to comment on this podcast you can contact me and leave a comment at: My google voice number which will go to a voicemail: 804-496-1112 Email me at: r.keithcartwright@gmail.com You can financially support this mission at my Patreon Page - TwoTim47
What you'll hear on this episode: Back in December I interviewed Jenny Baker. We talked about her new book: The War on Normal. We also discussed diet and a huge running group she started at her old church in Cincinnati, Ohio. We talked about a lot of cool stuff. And we also mentioned she is the race director for an ultra trail race: The Georgia Jewel. That part of her life kept whispering to me until I, along with my friend Nicole, registered to run the 35 mile Georgia Jewel race in September 2018. Over the next several months Jenny and I will have conversations about trail running, how road runners make the transition to trails, stories about the Georgia Jewel, training tips and struggles, and much more. Jenny Baker is on fire for life. You can't listen to her and not feel compelled to live life bigger. Maybe you won't want to go run up a mountain. But then again, maybe you will. Jenny's book: The book: The War on Normal Jenny's new adventure: SheVentures Introduction and closing song: One Flame to Burn (Prospect 7) A special thank you to Kristie Allen for sponsoring today's episode through Patreon. If you would like to comment on this podcast you can contact me and leave a comment at: My google voice number which will go to a voicemail: 804-496-1112 Email me at: r.keithcartwright@gmail.com You can financially support this mission at my Patreon Page - TwoTim47
What you'll hear on this episode: Back in the fall of 2017, I interviewed Jodi Stoner for the first time. She told us how her running journey began, and how it led her to 6 year old River. River has Spina Bifada. Jodi didn't know much about the congenital defect of the spine at the time, but she learned about it as she fell in love with little River and became passionate about supporting him. When we talked she had already qualified for the 2018 Boston Marathon. She was training for it. She was looking forward to running this dream marathon for River. And then she showed up in Boston last week. The race turned out to be anything but what she had pictured. Heavy rain, cold temperatures and 50 mph winds made the conditions historically challenging. In this interview, Jodi takes us through the mental challenges of the day, and how she ultimately achieved her dream. She is a Boston Marathoner. Introduction and closing song: One Flame to Burn (Prospect 7) A special thank you to Doug Bohn for sponsoring today's episode through Patreon. If you would like to comment on this podcast you can contact me and leave a comment at: My google voice number which will go to a voicemail: 804-496-1112 Email me at: r.keithcartwright@gmail.com You can financially support this mission at my Patreon Page - TwoTim47 Visit my TwoTim47.com website: TwoTim47.com
What you'll hear on this episode: The running community is full of selfless stories of fellow runners lending each other a helping hand. In this episode, I'll share the story of two families who met through running. Little did they know they one would day come togther in a way that would save one of their lives. Introduction and closing song: One Flame to Burn (Prospect 7) A special thank you to Kimberly Caldwell for sponsoring today's episode through Patreon. If you would like to comment on this podcast you can contact me and leave a comment at: My google voice number which will go to a voicemail: 804-496-1112 Email me at: r.keithcartwright@gmail.com You can financially support this mission at my Patreon Page - TwoTim47 Visit my TwoTim47.com website: TwoTim47.com
What you'll hear on this episode: Run the Bluegrass 2018 Register for the virtual Run for Respect 5k Spread the word to end the word official video Laura and her students - Jack and the Beanstock performance - priceless Introduction and closing song: One Flame to Burn (Prospect 7) A special thank you to Solomon Whitfield for sponsoring today's episode through Patreon. If you would like to comment on this podcast you can contact me and leave a comment at: My google voice number which will go to a voicemail: 804-496-1112 Email me at: r.keithcartwright@gmail.com You can financially support this mission at my Patreon Page - TwoTim47 Visit my TwoTim47.com website: TwoTim47.com
What you'll hear on this episode: One year anniversary of TwoTim47.com A preview of the 2018 Run the Bluegrass Half Marathon (and a brief look back on past RTB races) Running this year's RTB for some special people at Pontiac Township High School in Illinois - Running for Respect Interview with Kristie Allen - one of my very first TwoTim47.com podcast interviews Kristie talks about her love for the Run the Bluegrass What goes into being a pacer for a race The veggie train - Kristie's experiment with a plant based diet Does our love for running pass down to our kids and grandkids Losing the running fun and then renewing that motivation Running the Bluegrass on Easter weekend - reflecting on Christ's sacrifice and how the story ends while running The ultimate finish line Introduction and closing song: One Flame to Burn (Prospect 7) A special thank you to Lashell Head for sponsoring today's episode through Patreon. If you would like to comment on this podcast you can contact me and leave a comment at: My google voice number which will go to a voicemail: 804-496-1112 Email me at: r.keithcartwright@gmail.com You can financially support this mission at my Patreon Page - TwoTim47 Visit my TwoTim47.com website: TwoTim47.com
In 2013, Dave Jones decided once an for all he was going to kick a 25-year nicotine habit. His method for conquering that demon? Torture himself with running. What started as a plan to kick a bad habit gave birth to a marathon running journey that has crossed through every state in the US and all 8 continents. Yes, you heard that right - all 8. You'll have to check out this episode to hear more about that and more of my captivating conversation with Dave Jones - the world's only Eternal Endurance Challenge finisher. Dave's Eternal Endurance Website: EternalEndurance.com Eternal Endurance Facebook Page Runners World Article: Kentucky Man Runs a Marathon in All 50 States (and all 8 continents) in One Year. Indy Star Article: He's an Idiot. Dave Jones Plans to Run 57 Marathons in One Year. Introduction and closing song: One Flame to Burn (Prospect 7) A special thank you to Marsha Cartwright for sponsoring today's episode through Patreon. If you would like to comment on this podcast you can contact me and leave a comment at: My google voice number which will go to a voicemail: 804-496-1112 Email me at: r.keithcartwright@gmail.com You can financially support this mission at my Patreon Page - TwoTim47 Visit my TwoTim47.com website: TwoTim47.com
Chapin South Carolina High School teacher Lori Latham encountered a blind runner who was being assisted by another runner while she was running an obstacle course race. In seeing this, she thought of one of her students, Miller Ballard. Miller is blind and has been diagnosed with Aspergers. Lori thought, if they can do it, I can help Miller run. So together they set out to complete Miller's first 5k race. Read more of the story here: District Five Student Miller Ballard is Inspiration Personified. Youtube video of Lori and Miller's story: Miller's Run Introduction and closing song: One Flame to Burn (Prospect 7) A special thank you to Robyn Larkin for sponsoring today's episode through Patreon. If you would like to comment on this podcast you can contact me and leave a comment at: My google voice number which will go to a voicemail: 804-496-1112 Email me at: r.keithcartwright@gmail.com You can financially support this mission at my Patreon Page - TwoTim47 Visit my TwoTim47.com website: TwoTim47.com
In today's episode, I recap my March 4, 2018 Little Rock Marathon Run. It took two attempts, but I finally completed marathon number 2. But that's only the warmup, because today I'll also share my interview with Guiness Book of World Records record holder Chris Estwanik. In March of 2017, Chris ran the New York City Half Marathon, wearing a business suit, in 1:11. Dude in Business Suit Crushes NYC Half in Record Time. Chris shares how a mile run in gym class in the 8th grade changed his perspective about running from "something you had to do when you did something wrong" to an opportunity for a full ride scholarship at Wake Forest and an opportunity to compete with and against some of the world's best runners. Introduction and closing song: One Flame to Burn (Prospect 7) A special thank you to Nicole Williams for sponsoring today's episode through Patreon. If you would like to comment on this podcast you can contact me and leave a comment at: My google voice number which will go to a voicemail: 804-496-1112 Email me at: r.keithcartwright@gmail.com You can financially support this mission at my Patreon Page - TwoTim47 Visit my TwoTim47.com website: TwoTim47.com
Over a decade ago, JP Caudill spent some time in Germany to honor his grandmother's passing. All the walking there left him feeling out of shape. He came home, hopped on a treadmill with a goal of running one mile. Once he achieved that goal his running journey was off and - well - running. JP recently completed the World Marathon Challenge. 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 different continents. Virginia Pilot Story Pancreatic Cancer Network Action Story Support JP's efforts to fight pancreatic cancer Introduction and closing song: One Flame to Burn (Prospect 7) A special thank you to Kelly Anderson for sponsoring today's episode through Patreon. If you would like to comment on this podcast you can contact me and leave a comment at: My google voice number which will go to a voicemail: 804-496-1112 Email me at: r.keithcartwright@gmail.com You can financially support this mission at my Patreon Page - TwoTim47 Visit my TwoTim47.com website: TwoTim47.com
More about this episode: Sid Busch Baltimore Sun Story The 2018 Little Rock Marathon will be Sid's final marathon Why Sid thinks you should run a marathon In spite of what some think, Sid believes patriotism is alive and well Sid believes if the whole world ran together a lot of the world's problems would be solved Introduction and closing song: One Flame to Burn (Prospect 7) A special thank you to Kimberly Yenser for sponsoring today's episode through Patreon. If you would like to comment on this podcast you can contact me and leave a comment at: My google voice number which will go to a voicemail: 804-496-1112 Email me at: r.keithcartwright@gmail.com You can financially support this mission at my Patreon Page - TwoTim47 Visit my TwoTim47.com website: TwoTim47.com
More about this episode: From weight loss competition at work to 40 time marathoner That first marathon - the things we'll do for our siblings The emotions of running the Boston Marathon: the first time, the year of the bombing, and the return trip post-bombing Running gives us gifts if we'll pay attention Uncovering injustices in the sport of running Reach out to Bernie Tretta: btretta@genesysworks.org Learn more about Achilles International Houston Introduction and closing song: One Flame to Burn (Prospect 7) A special thank you to Donna Shultz-Shagena for sponsoring today's episode through Patreon. If you would like to comment on this podcast you can contact me and leave a comment at: My google voice number which will go to a voicemail: 804-496-1112 Email me at: r.keithcartwright@gmail.com You can financially support this mission at my Patreon Page - TwoTim47 Visit my TwoTim47.com website: TwoTim47.com
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