Dave is joined by one of his best friends from high school Tim McKone for a little change of pace podcast episode we are calling Outside of Work. Dave and Tim talk about getting into running, training for the Boston Marathon, why running makes a great hobby, falling back in love with sports, Dave's love for golf, how Tim got into his career in sports media and working at 98.5 The Sports Hub, the top local sports radio station in the country and more. You can find Tim on Twitter @Tim_McKone. Connect with Dave on Instagram @davegerhardt1. Should I do more of these types of episodes? Send me a message on Instagram - @davegerhardt1 or an email to questions@davegerhardt.com

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