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After a year of being vocal in support of the black community and Black Lives Matter movement, Adam and Andrew found it important to speak about the guilty verdict for murderer Derek Chauvin today.

We did it. We made it. Episode 100. As we try to continue to push towards more normalcy, and actually being a running podcast again, we celebrate this milestone with our old friend and producer Thomas Costello. What a joy it was to have him on the mic again for Adam. Thank you all so much for listening, and here's to many more miles and episodes in the future!

This week the boys look back on 99 episodes. They talk about what this podcast has meant to them, particularly in the last year. They each also talk about returning to training, albeit at two different stages. Good things are coming for all of us.

This week the boys sit down to talk Nicole Gareri-David and Verrelle Wyatt to discuss the Akron Running Project through the pandemic. Keeping the Akron running community active throughout the last year proved to be a blessing for a lot of people, but nobody more than these two.

This week the boys circle back with Andrew’s sis-in-law Kelly. We talk the vaccine, working in healthcare during this pandemic, and Andrew always being ready with a frozen pizza. Also talking the importance of having a tribe and how it’s ok to not be ok in these times.

It's been one year since we released our first Covid episode... and we've been learning more and adapting ever since. This week we look back at the last year, and how our approach at the beginning never waivered, and helped us through this. The finish line is coming...

This week the boys talk with Cleveland Marathon Ambassador Stephani Itibrout. The journey of a teaching, vaccination, and running through a pandemic has been trying for her, but the lessons learned have been impactful, and Stephani shares that journey. Also, Andrew makes a joke about "hot flashes", and Adam sends a picture to Andrew that makes him laugh so hard he has to turn off video.

This week the boys sit down with friend Leah Backo.  We discuss how Texas was a shit show, animal shelters during covid, and recovering from covid.  We also had a surprise guest make an appearance.

Oh boy.  Not sure what to say about this one, but Sara is hands-down one of the most fun interviews we've had (again).  From breaking a run streak, to victories during a pandemic, to poop stories, we just cover it all with Sara.

This week the boys sit down with the girls, Erica and Heather, and discuss the past year, and the future year(s).  Heather really drops some words, while Erica's dog makes yet another audible appearance.  Andrew also takes some time to thank everyone for the kind words, vibes, prayers, and wishes for his dad.  Thank you all!

As we begin to countdown our final 10 episodes before we hit the century mark, we are going to be circling back with some guests we had the chance to talk to last year.  It's you guys, the listeners.  This week we talk with Andrea, and she let's us into the closet of a mother of three, and how hilariously inappropriate it can be.  Also, how she uses running to escape the hilarity.

This week the boys really take a look at what running looks like in 2021. Some of it is how to plan, but this year is different. With the wounds of 2020 still very open, how can you cope and work through some of the doubt and letdown from last year? It’s OK to struggle, and it’s safe to be open about it. Although hope is on the horizon, this year is still very much in flux.

Welp... this episode earned its name.  From Buckeye and Browns football, to insurrections, to hacked wireless chastity cages (I'm serious), to running, the boys really ran the gamut this week.

The boys kick off the New Year talking strictly sports.  Ohio sports.  More specifically, Ohio playoff sports.  Ohio State waxed Clemson.  The Browns are in the playoffs for the first time in nearly 20 years.  Ohio Against the World.  LFG!

This week, the boys take the time to sit with Politico's own @adamwren.  After a crazy election season, Adam let's us know how crazy things have been, what it's like to get back to running, and how to embarrass yourself on MSNBC.

This week the boys discuss the heartbreak of having the Ohio State/Xichigan game cancelled.  They also talk about how much fun it is to have the Browns not be a complete dumpster fire, and appear poised for playoffs.  What a time to be alive.

This week, the boys sit with Pharmacist and friend Eric Geyer to discuss the latest advancements in a vaccine, our best chance to return to normal(ish) soon.  We also discuss Christmas lights, lavender oil, and for the first time ever, rugby is mentioned on our podcast.  What a time to be alive!

It's Thanksgiving! And this week the boys talk about the things they are grateful for this crazy year.  It's a year of pain and sorrow, but also diagnosis and resolution.  We're so close, but with a long way to go.

This week, the boys sit down with know Cleveland Twitter personality Chris McNeil (Reflog_18).  Not many know Chris has run a few marathons, so we talk to him (briefly) about this, before going off on many tangents.  We talk golf, the Mueller Report, and parades.

This week the boys discuss their thoughts on the election.  While we are a running podcast, in the absence of much running to talk about, our political leanings and passion have clearly been on display.  With "ALL THE NETWORKS" declaring the race for Joe Biden, Adam and Andrew talk about things they are proud to have seen over the past weeks, and how messaging is important when it comes to politics.  We do talk some running too....