Two of our PodFam alums are back as Ashley Paulson and Becs Gentry (06:25) reunite back on the pod for an engaging conversation as Becs and Ash share their incredible experiences as runners who completed seven marathons across seven continents in just seven days. They discuss the power of social media in forming friendships, the challenges faced during their races, including unexpected changes in plans, GI issues, and humorous bathroom incidents. The camaraderie and support among the runners ...
In this weeks OTR classic we go back to the summer of 2023 when we had an incredible experience with Brittany Charboneau.In this engaging conversation, Brittany Charboneau shares her unique journey as a professional runner and comedian. From her whimsical lobster costume run that led to an unofficial world record to her experiences in the Dopey Challenge at Disney, Brittany's story is filled with humor, passion, and inspiration. She discusses her early days in running, her transition to profe...
The Best of 2024 part 2!02:02 Katherine Switzer 12:32 Alex Granata aka AllieG21:43 Yuki Chorney33:53 Jess Lindeman41:39 Boston Marathon Recap55:02 Denise Freeman01:07:58 Flying Pig01:33:21 Boston Bulldogs01:40:21 Blake Tyler01:48:22 Trail Trash Podcast01:58:25 Patton Gleason Relay Goods02:17:47 Johanna Garton02:23:56 Amy Mower02:28:34 Mt. WashingtonTakeawaysKatherine Switzer's story is not just about the Boston Marathon, but her entire journey in sports.Women have historically faced chal...
It's December and we're on our annual Holiday Season break, but we're still dropping episodes for you during the holidays including some Best of 2024 and some old OTR Classics! Today we're dropping a all time classic from 2023 when we had Erin Azar, aka I'm Mrs. Space Cadet on the podcast. Erika's Chicago Marathon Fundraiser - for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in memory of her brother, Nick Strava GroupLinktree - Find everything hereInstagram - Follow us on the gram YouTube...
It's December and we're dropping some best of 2024 episodes this month. In our Best of series, you're going to hear clips from EVERY guest who came on the pod this year. Part 1 features our guest from January to March and we also included part of our trip to the Peloton Studios with a unforgettable digester that happened on the trip. Enjoy Part 1. We'll have Part 2 for you later this month and some OTR classics dropped throughout the month too!Becs Gentry 04:12Jared 13:07Mike Seaman 27:4...
On The Runs podcast, hosts Knute and Erika welcome Sammi Sooliya (15:38), a passionate runner and positive force in the running community. Sammi shares her journey from a young athlete to a dedicated marathon runner, discussing her experiences with various races, the importance of community, and her goals for the future. The conversation delves into the significance of breathwork and meditation in enhancing performance and mental clarity, as well as the challenges faced during her quest to qu...
On Episode 135 we welcome Anthony Bailey (36:30) to our PodFam. Before we get to Anthony, we have Tara Paradactyl co-hosting and filling in for Erika who is out sick. Eric and Tara dive deep into The Great World Race. They both discuss their experiences watching the LIVE Stream of the Great World Race, a unique marathon event spanning seven continents in seven days. They highlight memorable moments from the race, talk about their PodFam out there, Justin Spencer, Becs Gentry and Ashley Paulso...
Welcome to a special bonus episode featuring a Collab with the Cultra Trail Running Podcast and On The Runs! This episode features a collaborative discussion about the Hamster Wheel Ultra Marathon, where participants share their experiences, challenges, and the community spirit that defines ultra running. The conversation highlights the race results, the impact of cold weather, and the unexpected surprises that come with such endurance events. The participants reflect on their personal j...
7 Marathons, on 7 Continents, in 7 Days! Justin Spencer returns to the POD to share his journey of preparing for the Great World Race, where he will run seven marathons on seven continents in just seven days. He discusses the challenges of training, the logistics of the race, and the mindset required to tackle such an epic adventure. The conversation also touches on the importance of community, the lessons learned during training, and the excitement of meeting new people along the way.Th...
We are so excited to welcome our guest Jamie Staton (13:34) to the On The Runs PodFam. on this episode. In this episode, host Eric and Erika welcome Jamie Staton, a well-known sports director at WMUR and race announcer from New Hampshire for Millennium Running. Jamie shares his journey from hating running to becoming an avid marathoner, including his experiences with the Boston Marathon and the challenges of training. He discusses the importance of self-accountability in running and how it ha...
Our final Breast Cancer Awareness Month episode for 2024 we welcome back to the podcast, Candice Burroughs (10:45). Last time we had Candice on was back at episode 93 just weeks before her cancer diagnosis, a lot has happened in her life between then and now and she's back to give us that story plus much more.In this episode, Candice Burroughs returns to share her incredible journey over the past year, marked by both triumphs and challenges. After a promising start to her marathon season, her...
Welcome to the 2nd Best of for our Breast Cancer Awareness Series. We started this series in 2022 with 3 amazing women and continues it last year with 3 more. This year we have 5, all 11 of these women are amazing thrivers and survivors who have seen and felt the impact of the running community throughout their breast cancer journey. This podcast episode highlights the best moments from the Breast Cancer Awareness Series, featuring personal stories of diagnosis, treatment, and the import...
In this episode we welcome Kristina Coccoluto to our PodFam for another amazing episode that's part of our Breast Cancer Awareness Month series. Kristina Coccoluto (14:30) shares her inspiring journey as a BRCA1 pre-vivor and melanoma cancer survivor. She discusses her early experiences with running, the challenges she faced with her health, and how she turned to running as a source of empowerment. Kristina opens up about her decision to undergo preventive surgeries, the emotional impact of h...
We welcome back one of our favorite people in the running and podcast community, Erin from Will Run For (15:00) to the On The Runs Podcast. Erin shares her inspiring journey as a runner and a current thriver of metastatic breast cancer. The conversation delves into her running beginnings, the importance of community in both running and cancer advocacy, and the realities of living with cancer. Erin emphasizes the significance of self-advocacy in healthcare and the unique challenges faced by th...
In this special bonus episode, the hosts and their friends recount their adventurous road trip to the Yeti race, sharing stories of their journey, the challenges they faced, and the fun they had along the way. They discuss the unexpected storm that hit during their stay, the camaraderie among friends, and the unique experiences that made this trip memorable, including a haunted house, cider tasting, and the emotional impact of the storm on the local community. In this conversation, the partic...
In this conversation we welcome, Lindsay Hawker to the Pod Fam. Lindsay (00:23:08) shares her inspiring journey from being diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 34 to becoming a passionate runner and marathoner. She discusses how running became a vital part of her healing process, the support she received from her family and the running community, and her experiences with various races, including Disney events. Lindsay emphasizes the importance of movement in recovery and aims to inspire...
In this episode of the Outro for episode 127 of the On the Runs podcast, hosts Knute and Erika share their recent experiences, including Knute's wild encounter with wild pigs while running in Tucson and Erikas crazy wetie yeti weekend. The have reflections on a previous inspirational episode featuring Ben. They discuss the importance of community, the impact of social media on their podcast growth, and the significance of friendships after Knute got to see an old friend for the first time in ...
It's our 3rd annual Breast Cancer Month series on the pod and we have 5 amazing and thriving women this month. On today's episode we welcome Stephanie Humprey to the PodFam (11:45).In this episode, Stephanie Humphrey shares her inspiring journey as a runner, a military veteran, and a breast cancer warrior. Living in Orlando, she discusses her proximity to Disney and how it has influenced her family's life. Stephanie recounts her military background, her struggles with running, and how she ove...
We open the show with a special guest who jumps on to share some exciting news and then we welcome our guest, Ben Crosby (19:10) to our Pod Fam for an amazing chat.In this episode, Ben Crosby shares his inspiring journey into running, fatherhood, and weight loss. He discusses how he started running to be an active father, his experiences at the Boston Run Show, and the importance of self-respect in his weight loss journey. Ben also introduces his initiative, 'Our Place, Our Pace,' aimed at pr...
On Episode 125 we welcome Amber Ferreira to the PodFamIn this engaging conversation, Eric and Erica discuss the exhilarating world of endurance racing with their guest Amber, not only a triathlete, but a badass athlete in general along with being a rock star mom to her two kids . They explore Amber's journey from being a dedicated athlete to balancing motherhood with her passion for sports. The discussion covers memorable race experiences, the challenges of training, and the sense of communit...