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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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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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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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

“no one cares” — just do the thing.

We are wicked excited to officially welcome the 2x NCAA All-American, U.S. Olympic Trials qualifier, Boston Marathon top NH female finisher, a mom, a coach, and the queen of Millennium Running, Jennifer Mortimer to our PodFam!

What we love most is this: Jen never chased status. She chased the sport she loved.

That mindset took her from a mandatory mile in gym class to the start line with the best in the country.
And honestly? That same energy is why she’s such a great coach.

No one cares if it’s messy.
No one cares if it’s imperfect.
Just show up and do the thing.

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00:40 Introduction and Rivalry Dynamics

03:16 Training Plans and Race Preparations

06:02 The Happy Hour Hustle Series

08:54 Guest Introduction: Jennifer Mortimer

10:07 Transition to College Running

12:58 The Impact of Coaching on Development

16:14 Balancing Academics and Athletics

19:03 Finding Passion in Running

24:56 Reflections on Running and Community

29:14 Balancing Training and Recovery

34:11 The Journey to Olympic Trials

40:57 Leading the Millennium Running Club

51:57 Memorable Marathon Experiences

59:24 Building the Millennium Running Store

01:06:14 Coaching and Community Involvement

01:10:32 Final Thoughts with Jennifer

01:18:18 The Outro: Thank You Jennifer

01:20:25 Millennium Running Store Experience

01:23:09 Injury Management and Recovery Strategies

01:26:12 Upcoming Races and Personal Goals

01:30:31 The Streak Debate: Running and Accountability

01:32:30 Girls on the Run: Community Engagement and Events

01:37:17 Girls On The Run Promo

01:43:42 Golfing Challenges: Gender Dynamics in Sports

01:47:24 Sandbagging: Fair Play in Golf

01:50:48 Future Plans: Happy Hour Hustle and Community Events

01:57:50 Golfing Challenges: Gender Dynamics in Sports

01:57:55 Future Plans: Happy Hour Hustle and Community Events

In this episode, we dive into the history and organization of the Ghost Train Trail Race, a unique ultra marathon event. Rob Feiro, the race director, and Carolina, the aid station captain, share insights on race planning, community involvement, and the challenges of managing a large-scale race. Rob and Carolina share behind-the-scenes insights into organizing the Ghost Train Rail Trail Races, covering everything from community impact and logistics to volunteer coordination and race day preparations. Discover how this race fosters community spirit, supports local conservation efforts, and what makes it a unique experience for runners and volunteers alike.

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00:40 Introduction and Co-Host Reveal

05:08 Ghost Train Preview

07:58 Ghost Train | Rob and Carolina

10:51 The History of Ghost Train

17:54 Becoming the Race Director

24:18 The Committee Behind the Race

30:03 Race Structure and Participation

41:22 Community Impact and Fundraising

47:00 Behind the Scenes: Race Finances

01:09:06 Race Week Preparations

01:31:29 Building Community Through Ultra Running

01:40:59 The Importance of Community Support

01:52:03 The Outro

01:53:17 Chad's Personal Experience at Ghost Train

01:58:55 Ambush Wedding Story and Conclusion

Our final episode of our first ever Summer of Love series. This episode features a PodFam veteran Jennifer Oulette and her finace Eddie Noonan.

The conversation covers the engagement of Eddie and Jenn in running and racing as a couple, their individual goals and training together, and their participation in running club activities. It also delves into their experiences with different races and the balance between individual and shared goals in their running journey. The conversation covers unexpected encounters, running attire, race day fun, the fifty state journey, running traditions, favorite race experiences, challenging races, lifelong friendships, and supporting each other in training and racing. Takeaways include meeting people through running and racing, as well as supporting each other in training and racing. The conversation delves into the differences between Ironman training and marathon training, highlighting the unique challenges and requirements of each.

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Takeaways

• Engagement in running and racing as a couple
• Balancing individual goals and training together
• Participation in running club activities Meeting people through running and racing
• Supporting each other in training and racing Iron Man training vs. marathon training
• Nutrition and recovery in Iron Man training

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Engagement
• 01:12 Summer of Love Series
• 02:18 Becoming Marathoners and Iron Man
• 03:33 Triathlons and Running Club
• 04:26 Upsell Course Racing and Virtual Date
• 05:32 Eddie's Introduction and Running Club
• 06:07 Growing Up and Eagle Scouts
• 07:25 Karate and Running Club
• 09:07 First Meeting and Running Together
• 11:15 Ultra Border Crawl and Running Club
• 13:49 Moving In and Running Together
• 17:00 Racing Goals and Marathon Participation
• 22:35 Different Goals and Race Participation
• 24:27 Unexpected Encounters and Small World Moments
• 25:09 Running Attire and Race Day Fun
• 26:13 Fifty State Journey and Running Traditions
• 27:22 Running Background and Early Races
• 29:31 Favorite Race Experiences and Recommendations
• 31:31 Challenging Races and Lifelong Friendships
• 36:17 Supporting Each Other in Training and Racing
• 53:04 Iron Man Training vs. Marathon Training
• 56:06 Nutrition and Recovery in Iron Man Training

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Join us as we celebrate the 250th episode of the On the Runs podcast and the 3rd anniversary of the Salem Run Club! We were wicked excited when the Salem Run Club invited us to record at their anniversary. Hundreds of runners showed up at the Tuscan Village to run on Thursday evening and we were fortunate to have a few of them on the Pod. We explore community building, running challenges, and the inspiring stories of local runners and organizers of the Salem Run Club. It was a lively panel of runners, supporters, and friends sharing their inspiring stories, goals, and community spirit. Discover how this vibrant community fosters connection, motivation, and personal growth through running and fitness

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A few of the things you'll hear!

• Salem Run Club's origin and growth
• Community building through running
• Runner stories: ultras, marathons, and more
• Behind-the-scenes of running events and sponsorships
• Tips for staying active and injury prevention Community building through running
• Personal transformation stories
• Upcoming races and goals
• The role of local run clubs in motivation
• Supporting each other in fitness journeys
• Much More about SRC, Life and Running

Chapters

00:05 Celebrating Milestones: Episode 250

07:41 Salem Run Club | Kaitlyn and Liana

31:38 Jess and Karina

46:32 Reilly and Everett

58:07 Dr. Frank and Steve 305

58:07 Dr. Frank and Steve 305

01:09:14 Bella and Katy

01:15:35 Katy and Bella

01:15:35 Janet and Shaina

01:28:06 Thom and Chris

01:47:57 Nate and Felix

02:02:06 Outro with friends

Episode 249 and 6 of our Summer of Love series we welcome back PodFam Patrick Leber and his wife Kathy.

Patrick and Kathy share over 40 years of running, their early days, and how running has shaped their lives. They discuss their relationship, memorable stories, and the importance of hobbies in retirement. They share their journey through running, traveling, and family life, highlighting how passion and community shape their experiences. They discuss balancing hobbies with family, memorable races, and the secrets to long-term running success. Patrick and Kathy share their personal stories, family updates, and insights into their lives, including memorable moments, travel adventures, and their support for each other's passions. This episode offers a heartfelt look at family, resilience, and the joy of shared experiences.

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Key Topics!

Patrick's 40+ years of running journey

Living with a runner: Kathy’s perspective

Memorable stories from weddings and early days

The role of hobbies in retirement

Family stories and life milestones

The importance of community and shared activities Patrick's 46-year running journey

Balancing family life with a passion for running

Memorable race experiences including Halloween in Maine

Community involvement and race volunteering

Training tips and injury prevention for long-term runners Family updates and personal stories

Travel adventures and memorable moments

Supportive relationships and life lessons

Running and shared passions

Memories from childhood and milestones

00:00 Intro

06:26 Patrick and Kathy Leber

09:29 NASCAR League and Strategies

10:13 Kathy's Wedding Fire Incident

16:36 Nostalgic First Dates

20:11 Growing Up Together

25:13 The Evolution of Dating

29:14 Running and Relationships

36:51 The Balance of Family and Personal Interests

41:13 Halloween Adventures and Community Engagement

45:22 Traveling Together: Exploring New Places

51:30 Marathon Memories and Family Dynamics

58:04 The Columbus Marathon

01:04:40 Maintaining a Healthy Running Lifestyle

01:19:00 Laundry Hacks and Running Gear Care

01:21:18 Songs of Significance: Personal Connections Through Music

01:25:13 Sharing Secrets: The Code Brown Story

01:27:48 Book Milestones: Achievements and Future Plans

1:41:09 Outro