Finish Line Moments on KSVY

In this special race recap episode of Finish Line Moments, Gretchen takes listeners to Duluth, Minnesota for the 50th running of Grandma's Marathon a race that is at once historic, prestigious, world-class and deeply beloved. First, Grandma's Marathon Marketing & Public Relations Director Zach Schneider joins the show to discuss the 50th anniversary celebration, the history behind the...

Gretchen sits down with Josh Walker, founder of PHX Run Club, and Daniel Wong, Director of Performance and Coach of PHX Elite, to explore how a weekly downtown Phoenix run evolved into one of the most recognizable running communities in the Southwest. Josh shares how his perspective shifted from seeing himself as an athlete who ran to becoming a community builder, while Daniel reflects on the coac...

In this episode of Finish Line Moments, Deena reflects on the experiences and perspectives that shaped her journey, from a young girl exploring trails in Southern California to becoming one of the most accomplished distance runners in American history. Along the way, we talk about curiosity, discomfort, self-belief, excellence and the stories we carry with us through life. We explore why talent al...

Writer, runner, advocate and mother Jen Murphy Parker joins Finish Line Moments for a soulful and deeply human conversation about her extraordinary memoir Fault Line Boy, raising a child with severe epilepsy, and how life can simultaneously break apart and become more meaningful. Together, we explore running as refuge, motherhood as recalibration, uncertainty as a constant companion and joy not as...

On this episode of Finish Line Moments, we take you inside the landmark 20th running of the Denver Colfax Marathon, a milestone weekend that transformed Denver into a citywide celebration of running, resilience and community. With more than 28,000 runners across the marathon, half marathon, marathon relay, urban 10 miler, Saturday 5K, and Girls on the Run 5K, this became the biggest Denver Colfax...

This Memorial Day season, Gretchen sits down with Lisa Hallett, co-founder and CEO of wear blue: run to remember, for a deeply human conversation about grief, movement, motherhood, military remembrance, resilience, and the extraordinary power of community. After losing her husband, CPT John Hallett, in Afghanistan in 2009, Lisa turned to running as a way through unimaginable loss and ultimately bu...

What happens when a race built for runners meets athletes ready to deliver? You get a weekend like the Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival. Where the vibes are local, the energy is real, and the performances are next level. Fresh off our conversation with Race Director Gary Kutscher who pours a runner-first philosophy into every detail, we saw exactly what that kind of care creates: A stage where at...

Girls flag football is one of the fastest-growing sports in the US and this conversation shows exactly why. Coach Garrett Sathre joins Finish Line Moments alongside standout athletes Elle Sathre and Xiomara “Xio” Morales for an inspiring, high-energy conversation about the rise of girls flag football, the culture they’re building, and why so many athletes are falling in love with the game via Sono...

Janelle Kellman brings contagious energy, optimism and depth into the studio for this episode of Finish Line Moments . From growing up with parents who taught her to shoot for the moon - and even if you miss, you’ll still go far - to becoming an ultramarathoner, public leader, and lifelong competitor, Janelle shares the mindset that has carried her through every chapter of life. We dive into why b...

What does it look like when someone doesn’t just run marathons… but helps shape the experience for thousands of others? This week on Finish Line Moments , we sit down with Gary Kutscher - marathoner and co-owner/Race Director of the Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival. Gary didn’t grow up a runner. He found the sport later in life, from a spontaneous Bay to Breakers to a 3:20 debut marathon in Honol...

A special expanded Finish Line Moments from the 130th Boston Marathon - one of the most historic, emotional and unforgettable race weekends in the world. This episode begins with reflections from the streets of Boston: the reverence of Marathon Monday, the unmatched crowd energy, blue and yellow everywhere and why this race feels different from anything else in sport. Then, a powerful lineup of gu...

In this special race recap episode, Gretchen takes you inside the 40th running of what many consider the best non-marathon event in the country, a race that has quietly shaped the modern running landscape while staying deeply rooted in its local community. First, meet Howard Duncan, one of just seven Legacy Runners, who has lined up at the start every single year since 1986. His story is a powerfu...

Gretchen is joined by Annie Schultz of Benaroya Research Institute (BRI), a leader in autoimmune disease research and human immunology. Living with type 1 diabetes, along with multiple autoimmune conditions, Annie shares her personal journey from diagnosis to daily life, alongside the generational impact of autoimmune disease within her family. At the core of the conversation is BRI’s mission: to...

She was told Multiple Sclerosis would likely take away her ability to walk. Instead, Sagirah Ahmed Norris ran all six World Marathon Majors. Diagnosed with Primary Progressive MS after experiencing alarming symptoms during the 2018 Chicago Marathon, Sagirah’s world changed overnight. Within a year she was facing mobility loss, using braces and preparing for life in a wheelchair. But a discovery ab...

On this powerful episode of Finish Line Moments, Gretchen sits down with ultrarunner, survivor and servant leader Aaron Lee Burros for an unforgettable conversation about faith, perseverance and choosing to move forward when life changes in an instant. After transforming his health through running and preparing for elite ultramarathons, Aaron survived being shot five times while saving his coworke...

In this immersive race recap podcast, Finish Line Moments takes you beyond the miles of the Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Washington D.C. into the energy, the people, and the defining moments of race weekend in Washington, D.C.. Race Director Adam Zocks on what it takes to deliver a world-class runner experience Men’s half marathon champion Campbell Ross on strategy, patience and knowing wh...

In this episode of Finish Line Moments, Scottie shares how a personal commitment to health turned into a passion for endurance sports - leading him to complete more than 25 half marathons, earn the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame distinction in his first year of racing and run major marathons around the world. With the London Marathon ahead, he’s well on his way toward completing the Abbott World Marat...

Kaitlin Heck is one of the endurance industry’s sharpest marketing minds and she shares how being a lifelong athlete and understanding finish lines from every angle shapes the way she builds races, brands and community around the miles. Growing up in Phoenix in a family steeped in running, Kaitlin first built her athletic foundation as a competitive swimmer before eventually finding her stride in...

I n this episode of Finish Line Moments , Gretchen sits down with Staci Brown, endurance fundraising powerhouse, volunteer champion, and one of the most enthusiastic supporters the race industry has ever known. With more than 25 years shaping the people and partnerships behind iconic endurance events, Staci has helped scale charity programs at Team In Training, Crohn’s & Colitis, the American...

In this episode of Finish Line Moments, Isaac shares the galvanizing moments that shaped his life and coaching journey, validating not only who he is, but why he does what he does. From growing up in a family where running was the business, to building teams and athletes from the ground up, Isaac reflects on how grit, persistence, and patience always pay off, especially when the path isn’t linear....

There was no better way to start 2026 than this. In this episode of Finish Line Moments , Gretchen is joined by Shaun Evans and his son Shamus, an elite father–son racing duo proving that inclusion, representation and excellence can coexist at the highest level. From running together since Shamus’ earliest days in a racing chair to lining up for a snowy 10-degree New Year’s Day 5K, these two are t...

In this episode of Finish Line Moments , we’re joined by Gianna Sbarbaro - Division I All-WCC athlete, NCAA National Championships qualifier, Boston Marathoner, and a runner whose story is defined as much by gratitude and resilience as it is by results. Gianna shares her journey from Girls on the Run and growing up active in Hawai‘i to competing at the Division I level at the University of San Die...

Join us as we recap the Inaugural San Antonio Marathon Weekend, where over 18,000 runners chased personal victories across the 5K, half and full marathon courses all under twinkling holiday lights. Alain Anderson lights up the Nighttime Holiday Lights 5K with a blazing 17:03 victory Julia Perez, a first-time half marathoner, shares how a start-line panic turned into a triumph and friendship she’ll...

On this episode Finish Line Moments, we’re joined by actor, writer, and comedian Erik Rivera (HBO Max’s SUPER WHITE ) for a conversation that runs far beyond the miles. Erik shares how he went from “running is terrible” to training for multiple half marathons a year, discovering that sometimes you have to make the effort to make the time: for your health, your creativity, and yourself. We talk abo...

Two days before Thanksgiving, the biggest running day of the year, with more than 1,300 Turkey Trots nationwide in 2025, we turned our attention to a community rising from unimaginable loss. Gretchen connects with Pacific Palisades Turkey Trot founder Dave O’Connell, who lost his home in the devastating January 2025 fires and is now leading the charge to bring back a beloved tradition in the very...