Podcast Episodes

Family Transition Plan

Season 2 Episode 9

As their store celebrates its 50th anniversary, Jon and Besty Hughes of Track Shack in Orlando discuss how the business is moving on to its next gene…

1 week, 2 days ago

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Jenny Simpson: From Specialty To The Olympics And Back Again

Season 2 Episode 8

One guest. Dozens of stories and insights. Olympian Jenny Simpson dishes on her new role as Chief Running Officer at Fleet Feet and recalls getting h…

3 weeks, 2 days ago

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The Sustainability Episode - Happy Earth Day!

Join Mark and Chris and four guests as we do a deep dive on sustainability and the running business in advance of Earth Day. Hear from Wayne Elsey, f…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

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From Switzerland to San Antonio

Season 2 Episode 6

From the mountains of Switzerland to the hills of Texas, Slingin' Shoes features two uplifting conversations. Garrett Sage, owner of Irun Texas,  tel…

1 month, 4 weeks ago

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Empowered Women

Season 2 Episode 5

We celebrate Women's History Month with two women who are leaving their mark on the run business: Kathy Dalby of Pacers Running and Burke Beck of Red…

2 months, 1 week ago

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30 Years and Counting with Dave Zimmer

Dave Zimmer shares some of his greatest hits from 30 years as owner of the Fleet Feet Chicago franchise. He also talks about his plans to open a 10th…

2 months, 3 weeks ago

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In The Loop

Season 2 Episode 3

Mark and Chris explore two very different stores: The Loop Running Supply in Austin, Texas and Whirlaway Sports in Methuen, Massachusetts.

Ryan Hess f…

3 months, 1 week ago

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There's Snow Business Like the Running Business

Season 2 Episode 2

Co-hosts Mark Sullivan and Chris Farley battle the elements to bring you an interview with store owner Karen Roberts and Social Media Marketing Manag…

3 months, 4 weeks ago

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Season Two - Episode One: Columbus Running Co. Puts the C in Community

Season 2 Episode 1

Eric Fruth, co-owner of Columbus Running Company, shares his three-leg stool philosophy: Retail, Races and Social and Training programs, and how they…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

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Episode Twelve: Live from San Antonio

Captured live at The Running Event, we sit with Tom Taylor of Altra, who discusses how his brand comes to market at retail. Camila Siqueira from Spor…

5 months, 2 weeks ago

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