Big news on the podcast today: Katie did the damn thing! Fresh off the starting line in Bath and crossing the finish line on Market Street in Corning, Katie joins Adam and Chris to break down an absolute dream performance at the Wineglass Marathon.

Katie threw down a massive 17-minute Marathon PR and punched her ticket to Hopkinton by hitting a Boston Marathon Qualifying (BQ) time! In this episode, we take a full deep dive into the entire journey: from the specific training block and peak mileage weeks that built her fitness, to the race day execution and tactical pacing that kept her strong over the net-downhill course. Katie shares how she managed her fueling, navigated the mental mid-race shifts, and hit the gas down the stretch to secure the ultimate marathon milestone.

How do you go from setting blistering marathon PRs to tracking global statistics for the most grueling format in endurance sports? In this episode, we sit down with elite backyard ultrarunner and stat master Dave Kwiatkowski.

Dave takes us through his running progression—from his early success on the road at 26.2 miles to stepping off-pavement and diving headfirst into the ultra scene. He breaks down how he adapted his road speed into high-yardage consistency, leading to massive success in the "last runner standing" world. Plus, as the creator and mind behind Yardlore.com Dave gives us an insider's look at how the sport is growing and evolving worldwide. And, once and for all, we settle the great debate of grape vs strawberry in the battle for Uncrustable supremacy.

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What do you actually do with those crumpled, sweat-stained squares of Tyvek after you cross the finish line? In this episode, Adam, Chris, and Katie dive into the great runner debate: The Fate of the Race Bib.

The crew gets honest about their post-race habits—discussing whether they keep every single bib, throw them out immediately, or let them pile up in a forgotten drawer. We explore the emotional psychology behind preserving race memories vs. decluttering, creative ways to display or upcycle your collection, and the specific bucket-list races whose bibs earn a permanent spot on the wall or a custom frame. Whether you're a minimalist who tossed your last 100-mile bib or a hoarder with a dedicated "race room," this episode hits close to home.

• To Save or To Toss? The crew debates the two types of runners: memory keepers who save every bib vs. minimalists who chuck them at the finish line.

• The "Why" Behind the Stash: Why some bibs carry deep emotional weight—milestone distances, PRs, or brutal races where you had to dig deeper than ever before.

• What to Do with the Collection: Creative ways to store and display bibs, from shadow boxes and custom quilts to race books and garage walls.

• Special Treatment Races: Which iconic events earned a special frame or prime real estate—and why certain bibs are untouchable.

• Handling the Scraps: What to do with the safety pins, timing chips, and mud-caked corners that come with trail and ultra bibs.

Correction - Chris actually found 3 extra bibs in a box. They were his high school cross country bibs from the State meets in 1988, 1989, and 1990.