Best John Calabrese Podcasts (2025)

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82: Marathon Therapy and Ultra Weirdos: What Running Gave When Life Got Hard w/ John Calabrese 58:03

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7d ago58:03

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John Calabrese turned to running during one of the hardest seasons of his life. After a difficult divorce and a period of personal reflection, he signed up for a marathon as a way to process pain and find purpose. What started with solo training runs quickly evolved into a love for ultras, trails, and the weird, welcoming community that came with t…

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#105 breezytrailhead (John Calabrese) 51:38

13d ago51:38

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John Calabrese is a Dance Dad, Caregiver, Shoe Guy, Ultra Runner and just an all round fun dude. John recently joined Maverick and Wolfman to discuss many fun topics. This episode covers prioritizing yourself, motivation, influences, cross training, PT, injuries, advice, Ultras and so much more. This is a must listen. Also, John needs some help pac…

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83: “I’m Not Athletic, But I Ran a Marathon”: Rewriting the Runner Identity w/ Emily Bailey 1:02:23

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Emily Bailey never saw herself as athletic. She played sports growing up but didn’t feel like she was naturally good at any of them. Over the years, she stayed active and even ran 5Ks for fun, but it wasn’t until 2022 that she started to take running more seriously. What started as a challenge with a cash prize turned into something much bigger. In…

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1: Your First Marathon, Answered: Top FAQs from New Runners (Mini Episode) 22:29

5d ago22:29

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In this mini episode, I’m answering the most common questions I get from first-time marathoners. Whether you’re deep into training, thinking about signing up, or just trying to figure out where to begin, this is for you. I’m covering how long to train, what to eat on the run, how to pace yourself, and what actually matters on race day. These are re…

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#106 Wolfman's Revenge 14:23

6d ago14:23

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In this light and fun episode Wolfman gets Maverick back, by asking him his own set of "Are you running too much" questions. Remember, if you are enjoying the podcast please, like, share, subscribe and support the show (see link to support below). Thanks for being awesome! Thanks for Listening! Enjoy the Run! Send your questions to RunningwithMaver…

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81: Half Marathons and Tofu Aid Stations: Running Charlotte without a traditional training block w/ Theresa Dornburg 53:32

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Theresa Dornburg didn’t follow a strict plan, hire a coach, or even hit a traditional long run before her first marathon. But she still made it to the Charlotte finish line—with a beer and tofu waiting for her at mile 22. In this episode, Theresa shares how a restaurant job with unpredictable hours, a group of coworkers turned training partners, an…

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Jeffrey Binney - Once is Enough 1:02:42

19d ago1:02:42

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Jeffrey Binney is the director, producer, and subject of Once is Enough (Amazon, YouTube), an amazing independent running documentary about Jeffrey's journey from obesity to 100 mile ultra running. It is personally one of Jon and Miranda's favorite running films. We also talk about Jeffrey's life since Once is Enough, shopping his new book idea, an…

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#104 RUN 2 MUCH! 10:27

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Are you running too much? This episode is light and fun. If you want a laugh while pondering whether you may be running too much this is a must listen. Remember to like, subscribe, share, and support (see link below). Thanks for being awesome! Thanks for Listening! Enjoy the Run! Send your questions to [email protected] Suppor…

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80: Floss Daily, Run Long: A 15 year story of breaking cycles and building confidence w/ Sarah Yankello 40:52

21d ago40:52

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Sarah had been running for 15 years, but it wasn’t until she hit a rough patch that she finally started running on her own terms. What began as a way to manage body image in high school eventually became a tool for structure, clarity, and self-trust. In this episode, we talk about what it’s like to feel like a beginner after years of running, the s…

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Miranda Williamson - Setting Intentions on San Juan Solstice 56:44

26d ago56:44

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Host of the podcast, Miranda Williamson details her San Juan Solstice 50 Miler experience. We discuss how setting intentions leads to how you experience the event. Jon, who crewed and paced Miranda, discusses the things he does to be a good pacer. Thanks for listening to Running With Problems. Follow us on Instagram @runningwithproblems. DM us ther…

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#103 I QUIT DRINKING...and started Running! 14:33

27d ago14:33

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Hey all you Awesome Listeners. My name is Maverick and I stopped drinking alcohol in March. I never thought I would give up the drink, but life is a great adventure and in this chapter I am alcohol free and on an adventure, a journey to improve myself. I am still not perfect. I am a dad, and a husband that can lose his cool but, like I said I am im…

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79: Breaking the Cycle of Quitting: A Postpartum Journey to 26.2 w/ Erin Azar 46:58

28d ago46:58

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In this episode, I chat with Erin Azar (@immrsspacecadet) about what it took to go from quitting everything she started to training for—and finishing—her first marathon. Erin opens up about running postpartum, the mental battles that came with starting from zero, and how documenting her journey online helped her stay consistent when things got hard…

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#102 Running Injury Prevention 22:50

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Injuries occur all the time. In this episode we are providing valuable advice on how to prevent running injuries. If you have been injured, are at risk for injury or are concerned about injuries you need to listen to this episode. Remember to like, subscribe, share, and support (see link below). Thanks for being awesome! Thanks for Listening! Enjoy…

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78: From the Cross Country Team to Barcelona: Powered by Community w/ Colin Fegeley 51:47

1M ago51:47

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Colin Fegeley joins the show to break down his first marathon experience—starting with a wake-up call at a routine doctor’s appointment and ending with a finish line under the Arc de Triomf in Barcelona. In just ten months, Colin went from casual 5Ks to completing a full marathon, but what makes his story stand out is the role community played ever…

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John Calabrese - Breaking up in a Run Group 1:12:07

1M ago1:12:07

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John has recently gone through a breakup within his run community, the loss of a good friend, and a dreaded running injury. All of this led him to us to share his story and hopefully provide some comfort. Show Notes: If you or someone you know is having trouble with addiction, please consider taking the AA Self-Assessment. The Badwater documentary …

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#101 Schools on SHOES!!! 49:54

1M ago49:54

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Jim Schools is an experienced coach, collegiate runner, marathoner and running shoe store expert. He joins Maverick and Wolfman to discuss shoes shoes shoes! We are talking Big shoes, Little shoes, Fat shoes, Sock shoes, Fun shoes, Pointy shoes and even 1 Time wear shoes. Listen up, like, share and support. Thanks for sharing your wealth of knowled…

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77: From Pro Cyclist to First-Time Marathoner: How Fuel Goods Founder Hit the Wall and Kept Going w/ Courteney Lowe 48:52

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In this episode, I chat with Courteney Lowe, co-founder of Fuel Goods, about her journey from professional cycling to her first marathon—and all the hard lessons learned along the way. Courteney opens up about what it was like to hit the wall at mile 18, how poor fueling nearly took her out of the race, and why that experience ended up inspiring th…

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#100 Spirit Run? 7:58

2M ago7:58

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This episode starts with a Wolfman solo that only he could pull off. Thank you to all of our listeners over the last 100 episodes. We appreciate you. We encountered many technical difficulties over the past 100 episodes but quite possibly the most during this episode. With that being said enjoy Wolfman's opening solo and the thought provoking quest…

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76: “You Don’t Train for a Year to Stop at 25.9”: Running Colin's First Marathon Together w/ Colin Bloodworth 1:24:44

2M ago1:24:44

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Colin spent a year training for his first marathon—navigating weight loss, injury recovery, and every mental hurdle that comes with starting from scratch. In this episode, he shares the full story of how he went from going through all the emotions watching the Chicago Marathon livestream to crossing the finish line at Hayward Field in Eugene. His t…

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Utah 115 Recap with host Jon Eisen 1:24:58

2M ago1:24:58

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Jon Eisen, co-host of this podcast, recaps his experience at the Utah 115 race, presented by Grand to Grand Ultra. It was difficult, sandy, and monotonous race. Jon is open and emotional about the recent experience and we hope y'all will enjoy. Jon's full Race Report is ready on his blog Jon heard about this race on the Between Two Pines Podcast Je…

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#99 Commitment to Health 16:41

2M ago16:41

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We all struggle. We all fail. Make a commitment to health today. Even if you get frustrated, come back and continue. Set your goals and work on those goals. Your health is worth it. Thanks for listening and supporting the show (click the link below). Enjoy the Run! Support the show Thanks for listening to Running with Maverick and Wolfman. If you a…

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75: Healing in Motion: Symone’s Journey from Postpartum Depression to the NYC Marathon w/ Symone Skinner 1:14:29

2M ago1:14:29

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After battling postpartum depression and feeling at her lowest, Symone turned to the one thing that had always helped her cope—running. What started as a few shaky miles quickly became a goal to run a half marathon... which then escalated into training for the New York City Marathon. In just eight months, she went from zero movement to 26.2 miles, …

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#98 It's the Best...or the Worst 14:08

2M ago14:08

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Maverick and Wolfman are talking about the best and worst. I found this episode to be light and enjoyable, resulting in laughter along the way. Enjoy! Thanks for Listening and Supporting the show (see link below). Enjoy the Run! Support the show Thanks for listening to Running with Maverick and Wolfman. If you are enjoying the podcast please like a…

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74: From First Marathon to RNWY: Building a Brand for Everyday Runners w/ RNWY founder Cameron Schuler 58:26

2M ago58:26

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Cameron Schuler, founder of RNWY Nutrition, joins the show to share how a college bet led to his first (very undertrained) marathon—and eventually sparked the idea for a holistic fueling brand built for endurance athletes. We dive into his running journey from sprinter to sub-3 marathoner, what he learned from 10+ marathons, and how years working a…

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73: BONUS EPISODE: Rethinking Running Injuries w/ Sean Roach of Aletheia Run 1:08:22

2M ago1:08:22

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With my solo episode out this week where I dove into my recent injury, for my running nerds out there enjoy today's BONUS episode on injury prevention with Sean Roach, physical therapist, biomechanics expert, and founder of Aletheia Run—a company creating cutting-edge tech to help runners better understand and prevent injuries. Sean shares his deep…

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Pre-Race Anxiety (Bonus Episode) 45:42

2M ago45:42

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Miranda and Jon delve into their history and current experience of pre-race anxiety, filled with fun stories of mistakes made in the past. Jon is currently preparing to run Utah 115 in just a few days, so he's "in it" with the pre-race anxiety. Show Notes: Check out the article we read on the podcast over on Vert.Run: https://vert.run/how-to-calm-r…

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#97 Running Questions... 24:02

2M ago24:02

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You have questions and we have answers. Listen up and hit those Running Goals. Thanks for Listening and Supporting the Show (click the support the show link below). Enjoy the Run! Support the show Thanks for listening to Running with Maverick and Wolfman. If you are enjoying the podcast please like and share on facebook, X, follow on instagram and …

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72: MY Third Marathon: Solo Episode 43:19

2M ago43:19

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In today’s solo episode, I’m breaking down every twist, turn, and tear of my third marathon—Eugene. This wasn’t the PR-chasing, hometown comeback I imagined. Instead, it became a crash course in running through injury, navigating self-doubt, and redefining what success looks like when everything doesn’t go according to plan. From failing training r…

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Wes Plate - Creating the Copper Kings 100 Miler in Montana 1:22:42

2M ago1:22:42

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Join us as we chat with Wes Plate on his 200-miler exploits, such as his recent Arizona Monster 300 and current Cocadona 250 mile races, his YouTube channel of race recaps, and creating the new Copper Kings 100 in Butte, Montana. Show Notes: Follow Wes on Instagram @midpackelite Check out Wes' YouTube Channel Check out the Copper Kings 100 The micr…

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Schedule 5:22

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Support the show Thanks for listening to Running with Maverick and Wolfman. If you are enjoying the podcast please like and share on facebook, X, follow on instagram and support the show. Thank you to those who have supported already. If you have questions please e-mail or submit them on facebook or instagram. Thanks! This podcast if for informatio…

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71: From Burnout to Breakthrough: Running Through Mental Health w/ Noah Kraulidis 1:10:28

3M ago1:10:28

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After finding himself lost for an identity outside of his job, this runner had a realization that he needed to re-prioritize some of the areas in his own life, including taking care of his mental and physical health. This drive led him to running, which eventually led him to run his first and second half marathon and then eventually a full marathon…

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#95 Jim Thorpe Marathon 19:35

3M ago19:35

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Wolfman ran and placed in the Jim Thorpe Marathon. Pretty Incredible! This episode recaps Wolfman's recent performance. Maverick and Wolfman discuss the ups, downs, fueling and even the inevitable bathroom pit stop. Thanks for Listening and Supporting the show (see the link below). Enjoy the Run! Support the show Thanks for listening to Running wit…

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Nathan Marti - Arrowhead 135, Barkley Marathons, and Spartathlon 1:12:53

3M ago1:12:53

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Nathan Marti seeks the most extreme adventures from Arrowhead to the Barkley Marathons to Spartathlon. In this episode, we dive into his major adventures and discover what he finds out there on his various journeys. We also get a bit of a history lesson too. Show Notes: Check out Nathan's Blog: Long Run Ponderings In the episode, we mention the Run…

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#94 To Boston Marathon and Beyond! 11:11

3M ago11:11

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Maverick and Wolfman discuss an exciting and historic Boston Marathon! Congratulations to all those who were blessed to run the 129th Boston Marathon! Thanks for Listening and Supporting the show (see the link below). Enjoy the Run! Support the show Thanks for listening to Running with Maverick and Wolfman. If you are enjoying the podcast please li…

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70: Train Smart Run Strong: Mental Shifts, Missed Goals, and Moving Forward w/ Victoria Sekely DPT 53:17

3M ago53:17

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Today’s runner is a physical therapist, run coach, and running content creator with over 20 years of experience. While her early love for running was more casual—fitting in between high-level tennis competitions—her journey eventually led her to chase the marathon distance. Her first attempt? The 2020 New York City Marathon… and we all know how tha…

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#93 Boston Marathon Special 2025: Lori "World Class" Kingsley and Gary "The Great" Ferguson 57:06

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The Boston Marathon is considered by many to be the best and most prestigious race in the world. As the 2025 Marathon swiftly approaches we decided to bring you 3 runners who have competed in many Boston's. Lori "World Class" Kinglsey finished 1st American and 2nd overall in the Women's Master's Division in 2010. She has won numerous races includin…

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69: No Walls: From a Health Crisis to a Marathon Milestone w/ Jared Bercea 1:14:43

3M ago1:14:43

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Today's runner's journey started in the hospital on Mother's Day where reality hit with his doctor telling him he needed to make an immediate change in his health. Since then he's lost 160 plus pounds, ran multiple Spartan races, an ultra marathon and eventually ran his first marathon and has no intentions of stopping there. We get into how much we…

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Eric Quallen - PhD in Difficult Endeavors 1:00:03

3M ago1:00:03

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Eric Quallen is a trans athlete, PhD scientist, and 200-mile specialist. Join us as we discuss his life in athletics, transition, and outlook on life. Follow Eric on Instagram. Check out Front Range Dirt magazine, by Golden Endurance! Thanks for listening to Running With Problems. Follow us on Instagram @runningwithproblems. DM us there with questi…

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#92 5 ways to a HEALTHY YOU 19:31

3M ago19:31

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Maverick and Wolfman are talking health in this episode. It is something that we all strive for but don't always achieve. Don't let life get in the way of your health. Listen, Learn and Live your HEALTHIEST version of yourself. Thanks for Listening and Supporting (click the link below). Enjoy the Run! Support the show Thanks for listening to Runnin…

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68: [Podcast Swap] Telling MY Running Story - My Interview with the Super Awesome You Podcast 37:05

4M ago37:05

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On this weeks episode, I get the mic turned on me on the Super Awesome You Podcast to tell my story! We talk about my journey to running, exploring the power of your words, community, and finding yourself through running. I hope you all enjoy getting to know me a bit more, and make sure you following along with Sam's show at @superawesomeyou on Ins…

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Rundown: Relationship to Running, Barkley Recap, and more! 51:22

4M ago51:22

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In this "Problem Rundown" podcast, Miranda and Jon discuss a range of issues and articles: Jon's recent chess tournament recap, the content everyone was waiting for. (Jon is now provisionally rated 1466 by the US Chess Federation.) Barkley recap! We discuss the harder course and few fun run finishes this year as well as Laz transitioning the race t…

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#91 Rhythm of the Run 30:56

4M ago30:56

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The talented John "Dash" Martino, Physical Therapist/Master Runner, joins Maverick and Wolfman to discuss cadence, breathing, running footwear and so much more. Be sure to take notes on the books recommended in this episode. Thank you for your great advice John. Thanks for Listening and Supporting the show (click the support the show link). Enjoy t…

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67: I'm A Runner: An Empowering Journey To The Every Women's Marathon w/ Mary Beth Dalton 51:51

4M ago51:51

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Today's runner went from watching the New York City Marathon on social media to running her own marathon at the Every Women's Marathon in a year.... so you could say she got the marathon bug! Her journey was no easy feat though. She had to overcome the challenges of being a slower runner, a mom of two and struggling with having confidence in her bo…

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#90 First Marathon in 2:26: Casey "Diamonds" Ellis 47:59

4M ago47:59

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This man is Fast! He ran his first Marathon in 2:26. His accomplishments don't stop there. Casey Ellis was an extremely successful collegiate runner who has since won the Run for the Diamonds (an over 100 year old race in Berwick, Pennsylvania) along with his most recent accomplishment of breaking a 44 year old course record. Casey has run a 1:05 1…

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66: Running Through Grief: A Philly Marathon Story w/ Ashley Vitiello 52:23

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Today's runner ran her first marathon in 2024 at the Philly Marathon in honor of her dad's life. Movement started for her as a softball player through high school and college where quite frankly, she was not a fan of running. After finding some joy in walking, she decided to take the jump to running and after running her first half marathon, she wa…

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Chris McBride - Diary of a Three Legged Dog 1:14:16

4M ago1:14:16

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Chris McBride, accomplished mountain ultra runner, shares his recent recovery from serious back surgery and eventual finish at the IMTUF 100 merely 6 months after surgery. This is the story he is publishing in his new book Diary of a Three Legged Dog. Chris also shares his running story starting from his youth in Eastern Washington, discusses the y…

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#89 "IRISH I was training!" 15:12

4M ago15:12

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Maverick and Wolfman are discussing the ups and downs of training (We've all been there). Advice for motivation is a definite in this episode. Tangents will find their way in as always (Laugh and Enjoy). Also, a big shout out congrats to Casey Ellis for breaking a 44 year old record ("He sure is Fast!"). If you are enjoying the show please like, sh…

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65: Training Smarter, Running Faster: Athina’s Evolution as a Marathoner w/ Athina Sonitis 1:04:59

4M ago1:04:59

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Today's runner comes from the classic cross country runner to marathoner pipeline and walks us through her 10 year running journey leading up to the New York City Marathon in 2023. We talk about her experience with the 9 plus 1 program, her experience working with a coach for her first marathon, as well as the electricity of running the New York Ci…

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#88 5 Stretches for Runners 12:28

4M ago12:28

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The title says it all. Thanks for listening and supporting the show. Send your stretches and questions to [email protected] Enjoy the Run! Support the show Thanks for listening to Running with Maverick and Wolfman. If you are enjoying the podcast please like and share on facebook, X, follow on instagram and support the show. T…

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64: Throwback Episode: MY First Marathon 32:01

4M ago32:01

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On today's episode, we're celebrating the one year anniversary of the My First Marathon Podcast by throwing it back to the very first episode of the show talking about MY first marathon. We've got a brand spankin' new website out now as well - check out myfirstmarathonpodcast.com for free resources, extended/bonus content, and more! We'll be back w…