PreRace Podcast

In S5Ep12 of the PRP, Adam heads to O’Toole’s to break bread with longtime Michigan running mainstay, data deep diver, impassioned RFB co-organizer and steadfast steward of the sport Danny Johnston, who has been preparing for the Indianapolis Half Marathon. Lauren Wolf, fellow RFB co-organizer, clarinet connoisseur and proud data sorceress joins the show to offer her take on volunteering, larping...

In S5Ep11 of the PRP, Adam heads to the desert with beloved community leader, running culture connoisseur, artistic trail blazer and newly minted ultra runner Tommie Runz, who’s been preparing for the Javelina Jundred — his first official 100-mile ultra marathon. Dawnta Campbell, talented distance runner, self-care sage, blossoming trail baddie & certified mantra machine joins the show to offe...

In S5Ep10 of the PRP, Adam symposiums with radiant force of resilience, defiant survivor, corky community catalyst and proud Detroit Machine, Sarah Nitz, who has been preparing for the Detroit Free Press Half Marathon on Sunday October 19th, 2025. Coach Bambi, founder of Machine Athletics, culture missionary, and queen of conviction returns to show to offer her signature blend of mentorship, motiv...

In S5Ep9 of the PRP, Adam saddles up with distance-running drip lord, group run superconductor, enlightened suffer-well philosopher and consistently inconsistent marathon dreamer Jeff Tyrone Vito, who had been preparing for the Chicago Marathon on Sunday October 12th, 2025. Elliot Osoteo, proud Pinoy pacer, charismatic community conduit, and all around empathy engine of the Must Be Nice Collective...

In S5Ep8 of the PRP, Adam symposiums with decades-long distance runner, decorated Wayne State alum, physical therapy powerhouse, multifaceted running coach and proud mama bear, Dr. Lauren Couls, who has been preparing for the Red Moon Trail 25K on August 9th, 2025. Jen Rock Buslepp, Wayne State hall of famer, Olympic Trials qualifier, mama bear extraordinaire and blossoming photographer joins the...

In S5Ep7 of the PRP, Adam chops it up with blossoming ultra running besties, self-taught watershed endurance scholars, certified Brighton Running Lab rats and brave-as-hell first-time 100 milers Kennedy Hyde & Sidney Jonckheere who have been preparing for the Huron 100 on Saturday June 7th, 2025. Tap in to follow the hilarious and inspiring journey of two trail sisters-in-the-making who’ve swa...

In S5Ep6 of the PRP, Adam goes to stoke city with electric long distance runner, heart-first honcho of hype, belief bolstering coaching phenom and the undisputed master of the mid-run monologue Chris Sadler, who has been preparing for the Bayshore Marathon on Saturday May 24th, 2025. Kendra Nylen, certified strength queen, dignified Gilmore Girls scholar and Chris’s proud fiancee joins the show to...

In S5Ep5 of the PRP, Adam prattles with blossoming long distance runners, local food & agriculture champions, community cultivators and proud park-hopping pals Meg Goldwyn & Laura Matney, who have been preparing for the Glass City Half Marathon on Sunday April 27th, 2025.  Tap in to learn how two remarkable human beings are leveraging their passion for fresh produce & funky vibes to bu...

In S5Ep4 of the PRP, Adam chops it up with decades long run for fun enthusiast, flashy but low key drip queen, down right knee-slapping pun machine and recent Boston Marathon finishing Bandit Quinn Mizikar who has been preparing for the Risk it for the Biscuit 5K on May 4th, 2025. Sarah Krawczyk & Michelle Kay, serial PRP offenders, Bandit Racing Team icons and same-page poets return to the sh...

In S5Ep3 of the PRP, Adam breaks bread with emerging marathon powerhouse, visionary pixel virtuoso, proud professorial papa bear and straight up Boston-bound baller Malik Jordan, who has been preparing to represent the Detroit running community at the 129th Boston Marathon on Monday April 21st, 2025. Asia Rawls, distinguished community cultivator, established culture missionary and founder of Mach...

In S5Ep2 of the PRP, Adam jibber jabbers with decorated ultra endurance athlete, esteemed Co-Race Director of the Huron 100, erratic spreadsheet wizard and unwavering community support debonair Jay Vanderhovel, who has been preparing for the inaugural running of the Arizona Monster 300 on Friday April 11th, 2025. Jerri Morgan, blossoming long distance runner, energetic adventurer, and Jay’s ride-o...

In the Season 5 Premier of the PRP, Adam symposiums with seasoned run for fun enthusiast, multi-faceted community cultivator & knowledge promoter, fierce advocate for women in sport and all around radiant mama bear Heather Caplan, who has been preparing for the NYRR New York City Half Marathon on Sunday March 16th, 2025. Mel Sulaver, legendary performance RD, champion of women finding strength...

In the S4 Finale of the PRP, Adam reconnects with uniquely decorated marathoner, Detroit-based global running icon & community cultivator, brand collaboration debonair and papa bear extraordinaire Tommie Runz who has been preparing for the Pyramids Half Marathon on Saturday December 14th, 2024. Erin & Thomas Bailey, emerging bowling aces, aspiring artists and Tommie’s beloved children join...

In S4Ep23 of the PRP, Adam chops it up with emerging long distance runner, iconically established drip king, uniquely quick-witted humorist and proud Filipino American Jacob Gener who has been preparing for the California International Marathon on Sunday December 8th, 2024. The Must Be Nice Collective, just a bunch of chill guys & some of Jacob’s best buds comprised of Elliot Osoteo, Jeff Vito...

In S4Ep22 of the PRP, Adam jibber jabbers with emerging long distance runner, proud Huron 100 Pioneer, aspiring mountain adventurer and all around good vibes ambassador Nick Insley who has been preparing for the JFK 50 Mile on Saturday November 23rd, 2024. Sarah Insley, blossoming run for fun enthusiast, curious yogi and Nick’s big sister joins the show to offer her take on all things troll lore,...

In S4Ep21 of the PRP, Adam chops it up with blossoming marathoner, enthusiastic do-it-all socialite, dedicated youth basketball coach and emerging community huncho Silas Cox, who has been preparing for the New York City Marathon on Sunday November 3rd, 2024. Rashard Jones, established & well connected local legend, beloved running community philanthropist and one of Silas’ mentors rejoins the...

In S4Ep20 of the PRP, Adam symposiums with blossoming all distance runner, passionately unique cinematographer & digital creator, altruistic combat veteran and papa bear extraordinaire Joshua Hubbard who has been preparing for the Marine Corps Marathon on Sunday October 27th, 2024.  Tap in to learn more about the origins of Joshua’s running journey as the lads discuss why his experiences both...

In S4Ep19 of the PRP, Adam gets educated by uniquely seasoned first time marathoner, passionate health equity data analyst, virtuous vibe prescriber and proud Vietnamese American Selena Tran who has been preparing for the Baystate Marathon on Sunday October 20th, 2024. Eliana Lin, former collegiate pole vaulter, Ann Arbor’s favorite running PT, and Selena’s running coach rejoins the show to offer...

In S4Ep18 of the PRP, Adam chaotically converses with decorated all distance runner, passionate Altra enthusiast, infamous local legend and all around family man Mike Andersen who has been preparing for the Detroit Free Press Marathon on Sunday October 20th, 2024. Katie Andersen, sabbatical’d ultramarathoner, mama bear extraordinaire, and Mike’s better half joins the show (along with their daughte...

In S4Ep17 of the PRP, Adam breaks bread with decorated track & field athlete turned marathoner, established running & strength coach, savvy tech entrepreneur and local community steward extraordinaire Asia Rawls, who has been preparing for the Chicago Marathon on Sunday October 13th, 2024. Ben Kendell, professional marathoner, perpetual student of punctuality and one of Bambi’s machines jo...

In S4Ep16 Pt2 of the PRP, Adam resumes his conversation with seasoned marathoner, established cofounder of WeRun313 , passionate local philanthropist and spiritual guru extraordinaire Joe Robinson who has been preparing for the Berlin Marathon on Sept 29th, 2024.

 The boys jump straight into a discussion about the last 7 weeks of training as Joe regales the PRP listenership with the tales of his...

In S4Ep16 Pt1 of the PRP, Adam reconnects with seasoned marathoner, established cofounder of WeRun313 , passionate local philanthropist and spiritual guru extraordinaire Joe Robinson who has been preparing for the Berlin Marathon on Sept 29th, 2024. Knox Robinson, legendary long distance runner, global cultural icon, remarkable vibe prescriber and Joe’s running mentor joins the show to offer his t...

In S4Ep15 of the PRP Adam symposiums with seasoned ultramarathoner, fly fishing fanatic and all around family man extraordinaire Carl Jarema, who has been preparing for the Bigfoot 200 on August 9th, 2024. Dan Hughes, Huron 100 race director, passionate nature enthusiast and frequent flier on the PRP joins the show (again) to weigh in on all things Carl, 200’s and what to focus on when choosing yo...

In S4Ep14 of the PRP, Adam gets educated by passionate Great Lakes State enthusiast Emily Short, inspiringly creative free spirit Josie Vanderveen and analytical paddling hunk Noah Vanderveen - all of whom have been preparing for the race of their lives at the AuSable Canoe Marathon on July 27th, 2024. This wild and intriguing episode covers a lot of ground and is bound to blow your mind! What’s s...

In S4Ep13 of the PRP, Adam chatters with prolific ultra runner Jon Alsip, passionate outdoor enthusiast Meredith Hill and nature loving visionary Dan Hughes - all of whom have been preparing for the Huron 100 on June 8th, 2024 in one way or another.  This unique episode tackles race preparation not only from the perspective of the runner, but also from the perspective of the medical and race direc...