Welcome to Episode 30 of the Kinda Fast Podcast, the show where we talk running, real life, and everything in between.

This week, Travis and Claire have a stacked running-news episode...from Disney Marathon weekend drama (including a course that was shortened mid-race), to the World Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, to huge performances at the Houston Marathon + Half.

In our “What Does That Even Mean?” segment, we break down a term you’ve probably heard but may not fully understand: training block. We explain what it is, what it’s not, the most common types of blocks (base, speed/strength, race-specific, recovery), and why training blocks help runners progress without burning out.

Then for the deep dive....because it’s Episode 30, we’re reintroducing ourselves. You’ll hear more of Travis and Claire’s running backgrounds, one lesson running taught each of us this past year, plus some fun “get to know us” questions (family life, favorite snacks, surprising runner facts, and more).

And yes… we also settle the very important question: did Taylor Swift really run 8 miles during every show? 😄

In this episode, we cover:

• What a training block is (and why it matters)
• Disney Marathon weekend recap + “does it count if it’s shortened?”
• World Cross Country Championships highlights (mud, water, obstacles, and standout finishes)
• Houston Marathon winners + what those results mean for Team USA
• The Houston Half: four Americans under 60 minutes in one race
• Taylor Roe’s huge half marathon + Dot McMahan qualifying again at age 49
• Taylor Swift mileage math + the Taylor vs. Travis Kelce 5K debate

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