Running with Dave

Ryan's back from the Czech Republic and gearing up for 2021. Find out what his training has looked like the past 6 months and his plans for 2021.

This week, I am joined by Matt Llano the 17th fastest half marathoner in U.S. history and 2:12 marathoner. In this episode we cover the full Matt Llano story, from humble beginnings with his high school teammate Matt Centrowitz (2016 Gold medalist) to his journey to Dark Sky Distance by Under Armour. Matt is one of the first professional distance runners to publicly come out as gay in 2013 and was featured in Matt Fitzgerald's book, "Running the Dream." Matt is also well-known for his...

This week I am joined by Harrison Crum of the Crummy Marathoners and host of the Marathon Training for Beginners podcast. Harrison started running as a way to honor his mother after her untimely passing. During the process, he discovered a new passion. Check out this episode to learn more about Harrison's journey as well as his podcast Marathon Training for Beginners, where he and his wife share their marathon advice and questions for runner who are just getting into the sport. Check them...

Joanna Thompson recently decided to move from U.S. Olympic Development Team, ZAP Endurance, in North Carolina to New York City to pursue a Master's degree in Journalism. Far from retiring, Joanna is ready for a shift in training and scenery as she discusses the move from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the hustle and bustle of Manhattan. Check out this episode for more on Joanna and her journey to NYC. For more on ZAP Endurance, visit ZAP's web page (https://zapendurance.com/) For more on...

Stephen Haas is a jack of all trades in the running world. A former professional runner turned sports agent and now coach of the newest U.S. Olympic Development team, Dark Sky Distance by Under Armour. In this episode, Stephen provides some insight into the Dark Sky team and what to look out for in the coming year. For more on Dark Sky Distance, check out their social media pages below. Instagram @dark_sky_distance Twitter @darkskydistance

This week I am joined by Thomas Morgan, a man of many hats in the running community. Thomas is the buyer for a running specialty store in Bend, OR as well as a local race director, accomplished coach, and former pro runner. Check out this episode to learn a bit more about planning a race during a pandemic, the running retail experience, general shoe knowledge, and good tips for your next shoe.

This week I am joined by Georgia Porter, the 28th place finisher at the 2020 US Olympic Marathon Trials. Getting a later start in running, Georgia began her journey to the Olympic Trials at the age of 24, before earning a collegiate scholarship and multiple All American honors at Western Colorado University. She is currently the co-owner of the Physio Shop in Flagstaff, AZ where she works as a certified physical trainer. Check out this episode to learn more about Georgia's journey from high...

This week I am joined by Peter Wood PhD, who is running for local office in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Peter is an accomplished runner, who is consistently searching for ways to improve his community. In this episode, Peter discusses the intersection between running and politics as well as some ideas to promote more fitness friendly spaces in our own communities. To learn more about Peter and his campaign, check out his web page www.pdawood.com.

Breanna Sieracki and her teammates at Minnesota Distance Elite will face off against 6 other U.S. Olympic Development Teams this week at the first U.S. Ekiden relay race in Michigan. Breanna joins me this week to help us understand the race and history of the Ekiden as well as a background on the Minnesota Distance Elite team. If you want to watch the Ekiden live, check out the Hansons Running Shop Facebook page at 10am (EST) on Wednesday, Oct 21.

NCAA National Champion Sinclaire Johnson discusses her decision to move to Portland, Oregon and join the Bowerman Track Club (BTC). Fresh off the moving van, Sinclaire talks about her first week in Portland and her plan moving into the U.S. Trials and Tokyo Olympic Games. For more on the Bowerman Track Club and the Women's star-studded team, click here.

Schools across the U.S. are coping with questionable athletic budgets, among them are the Minnesota Golden Gophers. In a shocking decision, the University of Minnesota announced that it would eliminate four men's sports including Tennis, Gymnastics, and indoor and outdoor Track and Field. On Friday, October 8, the U of M Board of Regents will vote on the fate of the Men's teams. To understand what is going on and how we can help, I sat down with current U of M runner, Owen Hoeft. You still...

PART 2 of my discussion with Anthony "Fam" Famiglietti, the two-time Olympian and current world record holder for the mile and two-mile race on a treadmill. After an illustrious career, making 3 World Championship teams and 2 Olympic Teams, Fam slipped out of the distancing running limelight for a few years. However, in 2019 he burst back onto the scene running a sub-4 mile on a North Carolina greenway with a local dog. Following this feat, he broke the one and two-mile world records on a...

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This week Dave sits down with Ben Rosario, the head coach and co-founder of Northern Arizona Elite (NAZ Elite). NAZ Elite is one of the premier Olympic Development programs in the United States. Ben Rosario has been a fixture in the U.S. running community for nearly two decades, first as an NCAA All-American and professional runner, then as special events director for the GO! St. Louis Marathon, before co-founding the Big River Running Company. In January of 2014, Ben and his wife, Jen,...

This week was a hectic one. After spending more than 10 days covered in a cloud of toxic smoke from the wildfires raging across the Pacific Northwest in the United States. So, what does wildfire smoke mean for running, training, and... well, living? Check out this episode to find out.

Join my conversation with Matt Fitzgerald renown journalist and author of 20 endurance-related books. In this week's episode, Matt and I discuss his new book, "Running the Dream" and his time training in Flagstaff, AZ with Northern Arizona Elite. Matt is an award-winning endurance sports journalist and bestselling author of more than 20, including his most recent book, Running the Dream that was release in May of 2020. Matt regularly appears in national publications including Men's Journal,...

Check out this week's episode with coaches Michael and Sarah Crouch were we discuss their Go RUN Vacations, altitude training, running while pregnant and much more. Michael and Sarah are a distance running powerhouse couple, with multiple national championships between them and a long list of successful athletes under their coaching belts. For more on Michael and Sarah check out their coaching web page with McKirdy Trained and their Go RUN Vacations.

This week, I had the opportunity to chat with Anthony "Fam" Famiglietti, the two-time Olympian and current world record holder for the mile and two-mile race on a treadmill. After an illustrious career, making 3 World Championship teams and 2 Olympic Teams, Fam slipped out of the distancing running limelight for a few years. However, in 2019 he burst back onto the scene running a sub-4 mile on a North Carolina greenway with a local dog. Following this feat, he broke the one and two-mile...

This week I am joined by Sean Hartnett, the Geography Professor who has become one of the more renowned professors in the sport. Sean began his career as a running journalist and college professor before combining his skills in a unique way that would change the way runners consider and utilize data. His work has led some of the greatest runners in world history to seek his guidance including Paul Tergat, Haile Gebrsalassie, and Eliud Kipchoge. Sean has helped meet directors across the...

Check out this week's discussion with Jackson Thomas, the fastest Native runner in the United States. Jackson is a 5x National Champion, 4-flat miler, and 1:03 half marathoner who is aiming for a spot at the 2021 Olympic Trials in the 5k. A member of the Navajo Nation, Jackson talks about some of the unique challenges for Native athletes as well as ways that he challenges himself to maintain a positive mindset. For more on Jackson check out his Facebook page below Facebook Wings of...