Rust Belt Running

After a brief hiatus, the boys are BACK! This week they discuss different modes of training, getting inspiration for training, and the importance of mentors. It's gonna be a rad year, if you plan for it!

The last episode of 2019, the boys take a look back on the year in running and podcasting. Cheers to you and yours, and here's to a great 2020!

This week the boys are on an absolute roll.  From a splendid open, to a flawless close, they speak with Bruce McIntosh of the Justa Runner Podcast.  Bruce takes us on his running journey, talks to the Hall of Fame Marathon in Canton, Ohio.  We even re-hash the best review we've received on Apple Podcast.  Leave us a "friendly" (5 star please) review, and you could be next!

This week Adam the reins, and discusses diet with friend Natalie Romito (@natalie_fatalie). Andrew was off running and eating pizza and drinking beer. Have you ever tried a "fad" diet? Do you eat whatever you want? This one's worth a listen.

This week, the boys fielded from questions from you.  Our listeners!  From talking about shorter races, committing to running and family over the holidays, and how Roombas can solve third world problems, the boys really get into the nitty gritty.

A special episode, as the boys discuss the Ohio State football season, and preview the hate that will certainly be present as the Buckeyes take on That Team Up North this weekend.

With the holiday this week, the boys schedules couldn't quite match up.  This seemed as good a time as any for each to take some Uninterrupted time to themselves, to share what they're thankful for in running.

It was certainly a heavier than usual episode for the boys this week.  Listen as Adam and Andrew discuss the abuse in the Nike Oregon Project towards Mary Cain and others.  They also discuss the importance of how you may address yourself, and discuss your body and training in your own head.  A worthy listen to kick off our second year.

On the season finale, Adam is away at an Elton John concert. So Andrew decides to talk to an old high school friend. Erik Hardin joins us to talk about his experience running the New York City Marathon and training for his first full marathon. Andrew re-hashes moments of silence for John Ritter (trust me, it's relevant if you give it a listen), and the two reminisce for the first time in 15 years.

This week, the boys recap the great American performances in the New York City Marathon.  They also go on to discuss so myths that reside in the running community, from stretching before runs, to eating whatever you want (as Andrew constantly eats pizza and drinks beer).  This episode is a very nice length.

In this weeks episode, the boys look back at the last year since the idea for this cast was conceived.  How are they celebrating?  Listen and find out (spoiler, it's a group run in November).  Adam confesses to watching videos of cadaver dissections, just in time for Halloween.  Andrew spends his anniversary podcasting with Adam.  Ground breaking stuff, as always.

This week, the boys recap Andrew's Columbus Marathon performance.  They also talk about how much beer they love to drink the week after a race, and how debauchery is key to recovery.  Sprinkled in with this is way to tease your appetite when you are in a mandated "no-run" zone.  Adam and Andrew also wish well to Shalane Flanagan, who recently announced her retirement.

This week Andrew and Adam talk about Race Week rituals.  The center of the Ohio Marathon world is on the Columbus Marathon, and these guys talk for way too long about what it means to them, and previewing the race this weekend.  To all participants, stay safe and strong, and enjoy your miles this weekend!

Join Adam and Andrew as they talk about the world of running in October 2019.  Andrew is emotional at the defeat of his Atlanta Braves.  The boys discuss Alberto Salazar, a near World Record, Andrew cries about the Braves, and Nike Vaporflys.  The Braves broke Andrew's heart as they also discuss how/if running can be more effectively marketed.  Andrew is sad.

A little different format this week, as Adam and Andrew take a few minutes uninterrupted to talk about the past week.  Adam talks about his mindset from being left out of the Boston Marathon field by mere seconds for the second straight year, while Andrew talks about running the Akron Marathon, his first full in 2.5 years.

This week Adam and Andrew tackle countless technical difficulties, but show their professionalism, as it barely comes across in the published version.  Adam talks about whether being accepted to Boston will define him as a runner, while Andrew talks of finger-gunning passers by while running. A little dose of realism in how we aren't paid professionals, and we should run as such.

Erica Genarro and Heather McLeod join us for some frosty beers, and a follow up on their fundraising as they chase Six Stars for the World Marathon Majors.  Definitely worth a listen to the end, as we get away from the canned questions, and honestly talk about fundraising.  Adam also struggles to contain his excitement for the Cleveland Browns first Monday Night Football game in years.

After Andrew spends some reflecting on the loss of Cleveland Cavaliers play-by-play voice, Fred McLeod, Adam and Andrew spend some time talking about toughness.  It isn't everything you think.  They discuss how toughness comes in the decisions you make, often in dialing it back, instead of pushing through things that can rob joy.  Also - Soft Voice Adam makes a return to try and calm down all of the antsy Browns fans after Sunday's debacle.

Envious of Adam's beach vacation, Andrew hangs out with Mark Dziak to talk about swimming, and the benefits it can have for runners.  Mark is a (former) competitive swimmer and sub 2:50 marathoner.  Lots of experience, and one cranky child.  

In this weeks episode, Andrew and Adam talk about their recent struggles in running.  How do they deal with the anxiety that can come from the valleys of training?  C'mon, we all have them, even if we don't share them on the internet.