We are wicked excited to talk all about Keene, NH and the Clarence DeMar Marathon this week! Don't miss our LIVE stream from Ted's Show and Sport this Friday at bib pickup!

In this episode, Alan Stroshine, race director of the Clarence DeMar Marathon, shares insights into race organization, course measurement, community engagement, and race day logistics. Discover how this historic race has evolved and what makes it unique. In this episode, we dive into the behind-the-scenes of the Clarence DeMar Marathon, exploring race management, community involvement, and future plans for the event. Our guest, Alan Stroshine, shares insights on race logistics, legacy, and upcoming milestones, making it a must-listen for runners and race organizers alike.

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Final Two Questions brought to you by My Race Tatts

Key Topics

• Race organization and logistics
• Course measurement and certification
• Community engagement and inclusivity
• Race day preparations and safety protocols
• History and evolution of the Clarence DeMar Marathon
• Volunteer coordination and community support
• Race course specifics and challenges
• Incorporating kids and seniors in races
• Partnerships with local businesses and organizations Race management and logistics
• Community involvement and volunteer efforts
• Legacy of Clarence DeMar and race history
• Future milestones and anniversary plans
• Race day challenges and solutions

Chapters

00:38 Intro

03:26 Long Runs and Training Experiences

06:23 Live Show Plans and Guest Introduction

08:57 Introduction to Alan Stroshine and the Clarence DeMar Marathon

11:26 Alan's Running Journey and Early Morning Routines

14:16 The Evolution of the Clarence DeMar Marathon

17:03 Transitioning Leadership and Community Involvement

20:06 Growth and Marketing Strategies for the Marathon

22:45 Inclusivity in the Race: Kids and Super Seniors Programs

25:57 The Half Marathon's Introduction and Community Engagement

28:53 Behind the Scenes: Course Measurement and Collaboration

29:43 Behind the Scenes of Race Planning

34:23 Logistics of Race Day

37:24 The Joy of Announcing

39:22 Community and Support

40:53 Race Weekend Preparations

46:29 Weather Challenges and Safety Measures

49:46 Code Brown Moments in Race Directing

52:13 Challenges and Decisions in Race Management

56:12 Planning for the Future: The 50th Marathon

58:37 The Legacy of Clarence DeMar

01:07:34 The Outro

01:13:18 Newsletter Launch and Creative Ideas

01:18:43 Ghost Train Preview

01:18:43 GORT Promo

01:21:55 Jared's Grand Slam

01:24:56 Mike Beeman 50th Boston Marathon

01:27:09 Book Giveaway and Closing Thoughts

01:33:06 Blooper

We wicked excited to welcome Ted McGreer from Ted's Shoe and Sport to the podcast for his own episode featuring his story. Ted spent parts of his life in Norway and Colorado, but he eventaully found his way back to his routes in Keene, New Hampshire. Ted shares an incredable story of the journey he's been on from the days before Ted's Shoe and Sport and how his store became a staple in the Keene community. The importance of running retail and shopping local to your community.

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Thank you to Back in Action for sponsoring this episode of a local New Hampshire Runner.

Click HERE for the Back in Action Pain Free Running Guide.

Buy tickets to the Girls On The Run NH Sneaker Soiree HERE

Final Two Questions brought to you by My Race Tatts

Chapters

• 00:37 Intro
• 06:08 GOTR Ad Read
• 06:47 Guest Segment: Ted McGreer
• 11:24 The Path to Entrepreneurship: Starting Ted's Shoe and Sport
• 23:24 Marketing Strategies and Early Successes
• 26:23 Navigating Retail Challenges and Trends
• 40:52 The Importance of Local Retail
• 44:18 Community Engagement and Support
• 49:21 The Clarence DeMar Marathon
• 01:01:03 Ghost Train Preview
• 01:01:03 GORT Sneaker Soiree
• 01:04:15 The Outro

The episode begins with a warm welcome back and a catch-up on the summer activities. It then transitions into a discussion about job search struggles, followed by a conversation about truck troubles and maintenance. The hosts provide updates on the podcast and new features, and finally, they discuss the upcoming newsletter launch and poll results. The conversation covers topics related to podcast growth and engagement, the launch of a newsletter and blog, naming the newsletter and blog, traveling for the Sydney Marathon, contests and giveaways, pedicures and community events, and the Happy Hour Hustle and FKTs. The conversation covers topics such as running across states, influencer culture and the US Open, upcoming events and challenges, Strava request drama, jet lag and content creation, and respecting boundaries and future plans.

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Back In Action Pain Free Running Guide HERE

Takeaways

• Job search challenges in a competitive market
• Importance of regular vehicle maintenance
• Utilizing new podcast features for content distribution and engagement Engaging the audience through newsletters and blogs is essential for podcast growth.
• Contests, giveaways, and community events are effective ways to build engagement and connect with the audience. Running across states for a cause
• Respecting personal boundaries and space

Chapters

• 00:40 Welcome Back
• 03:34 Job Search Challenges and Resume Tweaks
• 06:51 Summer recap
• 09:49 Podcast upgrades and new website
• 15:27 Exciting Newsletter Announcement
• 18:08 Newsletter and community plans
• 26:20 Erika's Epic Sydney Marathon Adventure
• 32:29 Justin's surprise drop-in
• 36:06 Bone To Pick
• 41:21 Justin's FKT plans
• 46:49 Strava mix-up and travel wind-down
• 53:12 Wrapping Up and Future Plans
• 57:42 Girls on the Run Sneaker Soiree