Yep; I'm persistent and it paid off. David was the last of the original group I asked to be on the pod back last year when it was first born.

He explains why he didn't come on then and how it came down to an actual formal decision; either he does or we never discuss it again.

We talk about his running history, mental challenges, and his charity running for T2, the Team to End Aids. Can't wait for him to stop back on the show post his Chicago Marathon this fall.

Fresh off his PR performance yesterday at the Chicagoland Spring Marathon, Justin joins me as we just crack the surface of what is going to be a great addition to the podcast.

We have just started our discussion about the role physical therapy can have in people's lives, but we also get straight to the point when it comes to compliance. He also drops that bombshell; how bad do you want it? Will you move mountains to reach your goal or stray at the first indication of hard work?

You bet he'll be back; and soon.

You must stop whatever you are doing and go WATCH this episode!

Fine, you can just listen but I just don't think it does this episode justice. I welcomed back, for an unprecedented third time, Rupesh from Fast Track and paired him with Rebecca from the Skokie Swifters. Rebecca and I were on the same team at the Pettit Indoor Relay in 2024 and have strongly bonded over our ability to openly discuss bodily functions. It's the second Fuel Swap episode and I even had to pause it while watching the final cut because I was laughing THAT HARD! Marty definitely had some editing fun with this one which makes me reiterate how lucky I am that he puts up with me and my shenanigans.

Anyway, take a listen or look for yourself and I'll just leave you with this little nugget of advice I shared: "no one else should be eating out of your gel pack"

Thank you for your support of the flying pig project and remember to embrace the crazy to open a world of possibilities.

Had these two ladies on the pod for a real conversation about being “back in the pack” runners, mental struggles, and what the heck is “marathon pace”?

I might’ve been a bit too honest in this episode, but that’s just what happens when you're having a real conversation with people who truly understand each other.

Enjoy!

The best word to describe this episode is delightful.

Yes, I admit I felt intimidated to ask Katherine to be on the pod; but the more we talked, the more in common we had. Regardless of your pace, ability, or current activity level, we all put out shoes on one at a time and all have our place in the puzzles that are running communities.

I, myself, identify as an edge piece; not necessarily noticed but still a piece of what holds us together.

Thank you all for your support of the flying pig project and please be sure to embrace the crazy to unlock a world of possibilities.

Holy moly; you need to STOP whatever you are doing and watch this episode! Yeah, ok, you can listen but you will be missing out for sure if you don't see this video!

Marty and John joined me for our first Fuel Swap episode which I, of course, completely messed up but the results are priceless! Ok fine, one little trigger warning. We do talk about poop but if you know, you know.

Thank you for your support of the flying pig project and for listening. Season 2 has just started so hang on!

I mean, how do I keep one upping myself?

By having the best guests possible, that's how. In this episode, Ryan, Marie, and I explore not just how we see ourselves as runners, but how we actually define runners! We need to work on those definitions being more aligned with each other.

If you take nothing else from this episode, remember the importance of surrounding yourself with those who support not only your physical challenges but also the mental ones. Just because they can't be seen does not mean they don't impact your performance; sometimes even more than any physical.

Thank you for your support of the flying pig project and always remember to embrace the crazy to unlock a world of possibilities.

Wow! What an episode!

I welcomed KJ Whigham onto the show and was blown away when he told me he's done 40-50 triathlons! I was not expecting that!

But I love everything about our talk. Before we even started, KJ said I could ask him anything and he answered everything. You can't help but feel his authenticity when talks about his family, his journey, and Fast Track Racing Team.

And the fact that he and I agreed on this week's hot takes; icing on the cake!