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The DFW Running Legend: Nick Polito's 19-Year Journey From Nike+ iPod to Western States 100
Episode 115
Nick Polito is a DFW running institution — 60 marathons, 30+ ultras, a 2:58 Boston PR, a Western States 100 buckle, and 19 straight years of high-mil…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
DFW Running OG Scott Manis on Ironman Training, Knee Surgeries & the WRRC Community That Changed Everything
Episode 114
Scott Manis didn't start running until his early 40s, and he started in a swimsuit. Twenty years later, he's logged 45 marathons, five Boston appeara…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Running Gave Me My Job" — Sergio Mena on Winning Dallas, Cowtown & Life in DFW
Episode 113
Sergio Mena grew up running cross country in Spain, earned a full D1 scholarship to the University of Kentucky, got his MBA in Texas, and is now one …
5 months, 4 weeks ago
Third Time's the Charm: Jodi Jordan's Boston Marathon Journey
Episode 104
Dallas runner Jodi Jordan is back at Boston for her third time — and she's never felt more ready. In this conversation recorded live at the Hilton Bo…
6 months ago
First Timer at Boston: Michael Ryan's Road from Ironman to Hopkinton
Episode 110
Michael Ryan didn't come to running through a 5K — he came through a half Ironman in Panama, a full in Arizona, and a 3:24 debut at Kiawa three weeks…
6 months ago
From 2:38 Debut to Boston: The Wrestling Coach Chasing His Dad's Time | Nathan Rankin
Episode 111
Nathan Rankin grew up watching his dad Greg run Boston — so many times it stopped feeling special. Then he qualified himself, debuted with a 2:38 at …
6 months ago
5x Boston Qualifier, Mom, and Sub-3 Chaser: Megan Brown's Boston Marathon Journey
Episode 109
Chris sits down with Megan Brown at the Hilton Boston Park Plaza the day before the 2026 Boston Marathon. Megan shares what it's been like to run Bos…
6 months ago
Goosebumps Before the Gun: Kevin Hebert's First Boston Marathon
Episode 105
Recorded live at the Park Plaza Hotel in Boston, Kevin Hebert joins Chris Detzel to talk about what it feels like to finally be here — at the Super B…
6 months ago
2:44 in His First Marathon at 24 — Nick Pencil's Wild Road to Boston
Episode 112
Nick Pencil moved to Dallas knowing nobody, found Train Pegasus, and ran a 2:44 in his very first marathon. Now he's toeing the line at the 2026 Bost…
6 months ago
Running for Alex: Jana Kizakova's Emotional Road to Boston
Episode 108
Jana Kizakova ran her first marathon in 2017 on a New Year's resolution dare — finished in 3:44 and swore she'd never do it again. She meant it. Five…
6 months ago