Voice Of Runners

MR89: In this week's episode, I talked with Beth McCurdy. Beth was never a runner till she picked up running at her age of 24. Over the years, she has gone from being a non-runner to be a very accomplished runner. Beth has run many-many marathons, ultra marathons, and timed events. In this interview, Beth and I talked many aspects of running including Beth's running related burnouts to the point where she did not even want to talk about running. Beth also talks about her fight with menopause through running. Summary: In this episode, Beth and I about: -Beth's running journey -How Beth's dad has been a part of her running journey -Getting running related burnout -Fighting Menopause through running -more Music by: bensound.com Enjoy, Share and Subscribe!

MR88: In this week's episode, I talked with Martin Schneekloth. I know Martin as a Huntsville, AL runner. Over the years, Martin went from almost non-runner to an accomplished ultra runner who traveled around the world for running. Recently, he visited my home country of Nepal to run the 2017 Everest Trail Race. In this podcast, Martin discussed his experience of running the remote part of the world in Nepal. Martin has many stories to share with us including seeing the Everest, Nepali people, trails, dodging Yaks etc. It is fun interview for those of you want to take your running beyond your comfort area. Summary: In this episode, Martin and I about: -Martin running journey -How to get ready for Everest adventure? -Running Everest region -People of Nepal -more Martin's blog: http://www.ultrakrautrunning.com Music by: bensound.com Enjoy, Share and Subscribe!

MR87: In this week's episode, Donna and I talked with Susan Donnelly. Susan ran more than 100x100 mile races around the world. She brings the wealth of experience, knowledge, and stories of ultra running. She has a great story to tell us about her running journey. In this episode, we talked about many topics including distinguishing between pain and discomfort, how to run 200+miles races, etc. Great interview with a true pioneer of ultra running. Summary: In this episode, Susan, Donna, and I about: -Susan's running journey from high-school runner to ultra distance runner. -Running 100 miles races -Running 200+miles race -Distinguishing between pain and discomfort, -more Susan's blog: https://susan-donnelly-xpzk.squarespace.com More about Susan: https://susan-donnelly-xpzk.squarespace.com/about-index/ Music by: bensound.com Enjoy, Share and Subscribe!

MR86: In this week's episode, I talked with Karl Meltzer . Karl is the world's winnest 100 mile trail runner. He brings a wealth of wisdom and knowledge of ultra/trail running. In this episode, we touch on many topics of running an effective 100 mile race: from pacing, racing, hydration, nutrition, and more. Summary: In this episode, Karl and I talk about: -Karl's running journey from high-school runner to the worldclass ultramarathoner -Speedgoat brand -how to run an effective 100 mile race -different aspects of running 100 -our point of views of running the 2017 Pinhoti 100 miles race: from the front of the pack to back of the pack Music by: bensound.com Enjoy, Share and Subscribe!

MR85: In this week's episode, I talked with Cecil Cheves - the race director and one of the founders of the Soldier Marathon. We talked about Cecil's running journey from being non-runner to Ironman and ultra marathoner. We also talk about the founding of Solider Marathon to last 8 years of running Soldier Marathon. In this episode, we also talked the real reason why 2017 will be last year of the Soldier Marathon that we know of. In recent day, Soldier Marathon committee has announced that they will bring Solider Half Marathon. As for the marathon, this will be the last year. Summary: In this episode, Cecil and I talk about: -Cecil's running journey from non-runner to Ironman, ultramarathoner, and race director -Start of Solider Marathon -Different aspects of organizing the Soldier Marathon -Different charities the marathon supports -The real reason why 2017 is the last year of the Soldier Marathon Soldier Marathon website: www.soldiermarathon.com Music by: bensound.com Enjoy, Share and Subscribe!

MR84: In this week's episode, I talked with Emily Kennedy, Bob Watters, and Michael Roy who will be running their 5th Pinhoti 100 and join the Pinhoti 500 miles club. This is a great informational podcast episode for those running Pinhoti 100 for the first time or Nth time. Together, Emily, Bob, Michael, and I bring 13 years of running Pinhoti 100. In this episode, we share about the experience of running Pinhoti 100, do's and don'ts of running Pinhoti 100, course details, pacers, drop bags, and much more. In this episode, Emily, Bob, Michael, and I talked about -Why Pinhoti 100? -Pinhoti 100: Crouse, drop bags, aid station, etc -do's and don'ts of the running of running Pinhoti 100 and other 100s -Much More Pinhoti Trail Runs: pinhotitrailseries.com Music by: bensound.com Enjoy, Share and Subscribe!

MR83: This is an on-location episode, where I talked with runners who were running or ran 48 hrs, 24 hrs, & 12 hrs event. It was fun to be on-location and be a part of an event where runners were taking their running beyond they were ever gone before. I saw many new Alabama state records set for different events. Music by: bensound.com Enjoy, Share and Subscribe!

MR82: In this week's episode, I talked with Irene Sewell from Chattanooga, TN who set the Guinness World Records in High Heels marathon running. Irene started her running journey only 3 years ago after volunteering at the Ironman Chattanooga event. Since she took on running, she completed many half-marathons, few half-Ironman, and 3 marathons including the 2017 Seven Bridges Marathon where she set the Guinness world Records. In this episode, Irene and I talked about -Irene's running journey -Irene's the Guinness World Records process -High Heels marathon training - High Heels marathon racing -Much More Music by: bensound.com Here is Irene's Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/highheelsforguinness/ @highheelsforguinness Enjoy, Share and Subscribe!

MR81: In this week's episode, I talked with Dr. Seth Elsheimer from Orlando FL. Seth ran 239 marathon/ultra (as of this interview), and he is still running 20+ marathon/ultra a year at his age of 60+. He has completed 50 states marathon twice, and ultra marathon once. It is a great to have Seth on Mruns' podcast and share his story about his running journey. In this episode, Seth and I talked about -Seth's start of running journey -How Seth managed to run 50 US states marathons twice and ultra marathon once? -What does it takes to be 50 stater? -Running and racing advice -Much More Music by: bensound.com Seth's Running: http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~sethe/MarathonStatesMap.html Enjoy, Share and Subscribe!

MR80: In this week's episode, I talked to fellow pacer Steve Sprieser about pacing and running the Chicago Marathon and beyond. We took an in-depth looked at pacing aspect of a marathon running. A lot runner do not know what we – the pacers - really do? This episode will help you to answer some of your questions. As a local Chicago runner, Steve also talks about different high lights of running the Chicago Marathon. If you have any questions related to pacing/pacers, please post your question @MarathonRuns on Facebook page, Instagram, or Twitter, we will try to answer your questions. In this episode, Steve and talked about -What are pacing and pacers? -How does pacing work? -Chicago Marathon and Pacing Chicago marathon - Running advice to run with pacers -Much More Music by: bensound.com Enjoy, Share and Subscribe!

MR79: This is on-location podcast episode where I talked with stage race runners, volunteers, and event organizer. In this episode, I talked with runners from a different background every day – from the back of pack runners to the overall finisher. For the first time, you will get to hear Marye Jo Tosch's voice on Mruns' podcast. Note: Due to on-location recording, some parts of audio is not as great as I wanted. In this episode, I talked with runners about -My personal experience running stage race -Different Runners perspective of running the stage race, course, and overall view of the weekend -Volunteers perspective of the stage race - For the first time, you will get to hear Marye Jo Tosch's voice on Mruns' podcast -Much More Music by: bensound.com Enjoy and Share the episode!

MR78: In this week's episode, I talked with David Olsen about ins and outs of running a 3 days stage race. As we are headed towards the 2017 Birmingham Stage Race, David is a great resource to give a lot of insight into running a stage race. David ran many Stage races around Southeast and has podium finishes on many of them. Great podcast to listen if you want to learn about stage race? Or how to prepare for the stage race? In this episode, David and I talked about: -David's running background -What is stage race? -How to run Stage Race? -How to run Birmingham Stage race? -Much More Music by: bensound.com Enjoy and Share the episode!

MR77: In this week's episode, I talked with Greg Armstrong. Even though Greg was a life time runner, he did not turn into ultra running till 2008. Ever since he turned into running ultra, he has not looked back. He feels that he found his place in running. In recent years, Greg completed in the IAU 24 Hours World and European Championships for the Team USA, ran the Bad water 146 miles and vol state 315 miles in back-to-back weekend. Through his running, he also founded Run4Water ministry. Great has great story to tell us about his running journey. In this episode, Greg and I talked about: -Greg's running journey -Running ultra distance races -Qualifying and running on IHA 24 hrs World and European Championships for Team USA -Running Bad Water -Break Vol State 315 course record -Greg's Run4Water ministry -Much More Music by: bensound.com Photos by: Atsede Aemro-Selassie Run4Water: http://www.run4water.net Enjoy and Share the episode!

MR76: In this week's episode, I talked with Erica (Braswell) Speegle. Erica has been running for a long time with her biggest accomplishment was to qualify for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials. Due to many reasons, she had to drop out during the race. In this episode, you can hear Erica's story about her Olympic trial disappointment and bounce back to set state records. In this episode, Erica and I talked about: -Erica's running journey -Training tips and suggestions -Olympic trail -Fast training and racing -Coaching -Much More Eira's Bio: ​Erica (Braswell) Speegle was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama.  She got her start running for Oak Mountain Middle School and running local 5k's on the weekend with her dad.  After a successful high school career at Pelham, she headed to Auburn University, where she was multiple times All-SEC on the track.   Since graduating from Auburn her focus has been road racing, with a gradual drift from 5k towards the marathon. She has recorded back-to-back top-20 f

MR75: In this week's episode, I talked with Scott Strand. For a long time, Scott has been a big part of running community here in Birmingham, AL. Over the years, he has competed in multiple U.S. Olympic trials as well as holds many local and national records on multiple distance running races. In recent days, Scott has started to race local trail races as well. It is great to follow Scott's running journey from Olympic Trials to Trails. Great listen to those looking for some good training advice. In this episode, Scott and I talked about: -Scott's running journey -Training tips and suggestions - Scott's involvements with local running community through TrakShak -More Enjoy and Share the episode! Music by: bensound.com TrakShak website: http://www.trakshak.com

MR74: In this week's episode, I talked with Ray "The K" Krolewicz. Over the years, Ray has run more than 500 ultra marathons with many wins as well as US record for the 48 hour distance. His running journey brings a lot of wisdom to our running field. This podcast episode is full of training advice, stories, and more. Also, through Ray, we can get prescriptive on competitive running and racing since early years of running craze – especially ultra distance events. In this episode, Ray and I talked about: -Ray's running journey -Different Races Ray ran and running -Some of his running advice and training tips -More Enjoy and Share the episode! Music by: bensound.com Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/runningRaytheK/

MR73: In this week's episode, I talked with Gary “Lazarus Lake” Cantrell. Gary is one of the founders of the Barkley Marathons - the world's hardest ultra marathon. In 31 years, the Barkley Marathons produced only 15 finishers. Gary is also the race director of 5 other races which are the classic races of southeastern USA. He has been part of running community for 51 years. Over the years, Gary has gone from being a runner to a race director. This is great listen podcast where you get to learn in-depth about the Barkley Marathons - from directing the race, course, runners, challenges of the Barkley Marathons, and more from the man himself - Lazarus Lake. In this episode, Gary and I talked about: -Gary's running journey -Some of the races Gary direct -History of the Barkley Marathons and toughness of its trail -The Barkley Marathons, its community, and its runners -More Enjoy and Share the episode! Music by: bensound.com Wiki Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barkley_Marathons

MR72: In this week's episode, I talked with Melinda Howard. Once Melinda was 275 pound heavier. Over the year with the help of healthy diet and exercise, Melinda lost 170 lbs. Once she needed 24 hrs Oxygen support, now she is training to run a 100 miles race in December 2017. In recent years, she ran the London Marathon, the Berlin Marathon, and more. She has a lot of stories to tell us about her journey from couch to distance running. In this episode, Melinda and I talked about: - Melinda's running journey from couch to ultra marathon - Melinda's weight issue and how she lost 170 lbs - Running/training/not giving up More Enjoy and Share the episode! Music by: bensound.com

MR71: In this week's episode, I talked with Jay Nevans. Jay is the race director for 7 Bridges Marathon as well as many races in and around the city of Chattanooga, TN and beyond. An endurance athletic himself, Jay help to manage/direct/time more than 105 race in a year. With years of experience, Jay works on bringing the first class runners' experience in any given event. Listen to complete podcast and get 20% discount code for the 7 Bridges Marathon events. In this episode, Jay and I talked about: - Jay's race management journey - The Scenic City of the South - Chattanooga , and its passion/growth of the multi-sports - Ins and Outs of 7 Bridges Marathon - How to manage a race More 7 Bridges Marathon: sevenbridgesmarathon.com Jay's Bio: Jay Nevans started timing and scoring results in high school. Cross country and track were his passion before college and then he transitioned to endurance mountain bike events and triathlons. As an eight-time finisher of the Leadville Trail 100, he aspires

MR70: In this week's episode, I talked with Coach Ken Harkless. Coach Ken has been a big part of the early running community building here in and around Birmingham. With years of experience, Coach Ken has a lot of life, running, training, and racing stories/tips to tell us. Even in 60+ years of age, Coach Ken still has a mind set of running, racing, and competing. Through his words, he describes his passion for running. In this episode, Coach Ken Harkless and I talked about: - Coach Ken's running journey - Running the best hope for mankind - Training/racing over 50 years - Evolution of running/racing since early years of running - More Enjoy and Share the episode! Music by: bensound.com