Finish Lines and Milestones

Rob Perez aka @r.oh.bee and "the happiest guy out there" needs no introduction. Rob and I met at the 50th running of the Marine Corps Marathon and ended up running the entire race together with Team Melissa of Ainsley's Angels . During this episode, sponsored by Amazfit and Cure Hydration , we talk about: How a cold DM turned into running the Marine Corps Marathon together with Ainsley’s Angels  S...

This is a special episode of Finish Lines & Milestones where I recap all the details of my 2026 Fort Myers Half Marathon experience. You can also read and see pictures on my blog ⁠ here⁠ and other highlights are on my Instagram ⁠ here⁠ .

Carly Trulock-Quinn and I met through the Indy running community. Since I've been inspired by her, I know others will be too. During this episode, sponsored by Relay Active , Amazfit , and Cure , we talk about: The club she's part of - Fishers Running Club - Carly sits on the board The friends she’s made through running that she now can’t imagine life without Finding running through her parents an...

Quincy Sauer and I met at the finish line of the CNO Indianapolis Monumental Marathon in November 2025. During this episode, sponsored by Noogs and Amazfit , we talk about: How we met through the Indianapolis Monumental race Founder, Carlton Ray, at the finish line of last year’s race About our experiences on the Board of Directors for Beyond Monumental  The great safety pin shortage of 2012 at In...

Gretchen Hercamp and I met at the Carmel Marathon expo last year in Carmel, IN. Little did I know what Gretchen had been through... During this episode, sponsored by Amazfit and Relay Active , we talk about: Two brain surgeries in two years and three marathons  How she discovered she had a brain tumor in the first place Her twin sister, Bridgett How running is peppered throughout her life starting...

Bob Roudebush and I met through his wife, Trena, who was ⁠EP 31 ⁠ of this podcast. These two are a running power couple and Bob has great stories to tell . During this episode, sponsored by Noogs and Amazfit, we talk about: Trena aka ⁠Mrs. Roudy⁠ ⁠Prairie on Fire,⁠ a backyard ultramarathon in Noblesville, IN  His first 100-miler attempt at Leadville in Colorado and having his wife, Trena, as his c...

FEBRUARY CATCHING UP WITH COACH NEW SERIES ALERT! The first Wednesday of every month this year I'm going to bring you a conversation between me and my running coach, ⁠ Rachel Sinders,⁠ of ⁠Rachel Michelle Running.⁠ We'll talk about my training and running journey while celebrating other members of Team RMR. You don't have to work with Rachel to enjoy these conversations, but if you're looking for...

Shannon Spencer and I met when we were randomly paired to run a 5K together for Ainsley's Angels. In the short time we were together, I knew I needed to get to know her better. During this episode, sponsored by Amazfit , we talked about: How her husband is a fire fighter  Meeting at the Hit the Bricks 5K in Zionsville through Ainsley’s Angels How she’s the running influencer in her CrossFit gym in...

Anthony Bruns is 46 years old and ran a 2:33:38 in the MARATHON at CIM (California International Marathon). And he was disappointed ... you get the idea, he's fast . Thank you, TJ Dailey , for the introduction. During this episode, sponsored by Noogs , we talk about: His “ultimate hypeman”, TJ Dailey , a friend he’s known since kindergarten ( EP 68 ) Being part of a running family and competing in...

Sean Conlon and I met years ago and a recent LinkedIn post he made brought us back together for this interview. In his post, he said he's been RUNNING A 5K EVERY DAY FOR 6.5+ YEARS! and that this year his goal is to run a 5K in 50 states in 50 days. During this conversation, sponsored by Noogs and Athlete Bouquets , we talk about: How a LinkedIn post he made reconnected us  What it was like moving...

Abby Lokits is the sister-in-law of Alyssa Lokits, a beloved advocate whose unwavering love for others, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to progress left a lasting impact. Tragically, her life was taken in a senseless act of violence while she was simply out for a run, a place where she felt safe and free.  During this episode, sponsored by Amazfit , we talk about: Where she currently lives...

JANUARY CATCHING UP WITH COACH NEW SERIES ALERT! The first Wednesday of every month this year I'm going to bring you a conversation between me and my running coach, Rachel Sinders, of Rachel Michelle Running. We'll talk about my training and running journey while celebrating other members of Team RMR. You don't have to work with Rachel to enjoy these conversations, but if you're looking for a runn...

Hallie Patel and I met via Instagram. She's local to the Indianapolis area, where I'm from, so we got to sit down in-person for this interview. During this episode, sponsored by Foot Levelers , we talk about: Our marathon medals you have to watch the video to see The New York City Marathon - Hallie’s first marathon ever in 2025 Why she decided to run her first marathon Her first half marathon at t...

Michelle Pillepich and I were connected by Paige Foote ( EP 129 ) and she was so much fun to talk to. This episode is a fun, easy listen to end the year. During this episode, sponsored by Noogs and Foot Levelers, we talk about: How we got connected through Paige Foote of Noogs  Trying all of the sports as a kid and really loving field hockey (she’s from New Jersey) Getting into running to stay in...

David Wilkerson and I were introduced by previous guest Whitney Bevins ( EP 4 ) at the Indy Monumental expo. She brought him over to me and said, "You have to have David on your podcast." And so I did. And his story is incredible. During this episode, sponsored by Previnex and Cure Hydration , we talk about: The small Indy running community and how he runs with Johanna Kitchell ( episode 114 ) and...

Hillary Burgess and I finally got to meet in person at this year's CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon in November. She's just as amazing in person. During this episode, sponsored by Amazfit and Foot Levelers, we talk about: How she’d never been to Indiana on purpose except for this year’s Monumental Marathon  The Brooks Running Collective and how she came to be part of it  Her experien...

Caroline Barlow and I met through St. Jude of Indiana, where her late brother, David, was treated for cancer and where she now works. Donate to Team David for the St. Jude Memphis Marathon During this episode, sponsored by Noogs , Amazfit and Previnex , we talk about: Representing St. Jude of Indiana at the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon  Having her dad as her coach in middle schoo...

Matt May and I met through the 2025 Marine Corps Marathon team for Ainsley's Angels. Matt has been lending his legs to AA for four years. During this episode, sponsored by Amazfit and Foot Levelers , we talk about: His tattoos because the day we recorded he had a three hour sleeve session  How he’s been a runner off and on since high school  How his coworker got him to do three 70.3 Ironman triath...

Liz Hernandez and I met through Instagram and she was living in Indiana when we recorded this episode. She's now in the Tulsa, OK area. During this episode, sponsored by Foot Levelers , Amazfit and Previnex , we talk about: Growing up in Lafayette and a little bit about her family Being bilingual in English and Spanish  Not being an athlete growing up, but instead being a “mathlete” How she got in...

Caitlin (Walsh) Johnson is the Head Coach for the Ball State Women's Field Hockey team and a coach at Orangetheory Fitness. During this episode, sponsored by Amazfit and Cure, we talk about: Her new last name - Johnson - her maiden name is Walsh Being a coach - Head Coach for Women’s Field Hockey at Ball State and an Orange Theory Coach How she got into the sport of field hockey Her fitness co...

This is a very special episode of Finish Lines & Milestones where I recap all the details of my 2025 CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon. You can also read and see pictures on my blog ⁠here⁠ and other highlights are on my Instagram ⁠here⁠ .

Abby Anderson and I met through previous guest, Nate Spangle . We got to sit down in person before the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon. During this episode, sponsored by Amazfit , Foot Levelers and Previnex , we talk about: The upcoming Indy Monumental Marathon - her third time running Indy  How she helped a complete stranger chase a BQ during one of her marathons The full backstory...

Mark Hill is my dad, so we met nearly 40 years ago and I've known him my whole life. 😉 I finally interviewed him for the podcast after we both ran the 2025 Marine Corps Marathon. During this episode, sponsored by Previnex and Foot Levelers , we talk about: Shoutout to my mom for getting both me and my dad into running The dilemmas of racing pre-cell phone and nearly missing my sister’s First...

This is a very special episode of Finish Lines & Milestones where I recap all the details of my 2025 Marine Corps Marathon experience with Ainsleys Angels and Rob Perez . You can also read and see pictures on my blog here and other highlights are on my Instagram here .

Gareth Wilford is one of the owners of local run speciality empire, Athletic Annex . He's from South Africa and came to the United States on a running scholarship. So many great stories! During this episode, sponsored by Foot Levelers and Cure , we talk about: His first memory in life is running to the shops in South Africa  How his entire family are professional race car drivers Growing up during...