Half Step Ahead

Ever wondered about becoming a brand ambassador? How about a tech rep? Either way, if you are into running, shoes, PE, or anything related, tune in to hear all about Anthony Cawley’s work with the ASICS Sound Mind, Sound Body team and new footwear.

Michael-Luca Natt finds a moment to squeeze in a nice long chat with us within his busy schedule of work, climate change advocacy, and training! He gives insight into the life of a Sunrise Movement NYC leader, organizer of running and advocacy events, and more.

Listen in for a great talk with Lenny Diaz, founder of Speed Endurance Project and Upstate Elite! We go over just about everything in this episode, from training to school to coaching.

SUNY Geneseo Freshman Mario Verruto hops on the pod tonight to discuss the ins and outs of track and cross country college recruitment. Listen in to get a view from the angles of Landon and Mario who have gone through the process of college applications and begun their NCAA careers, and Dylan’s perspective of a high school senior currently in the thick of recruitment and college selection!

Today Lexi joins us to rehash her adventures during the epic triathlon Survival of the Shawangunks 2025! Many valuable stories were told in this episode, whether they be inspirational anecdotes or cautionary tales.

Today we invite Jon Slick to discuss the transition from high school to college running! Jon and Landon go in-depth into the change between their high school teams and running at SUNY Cortland.

After a long day of racing, we sat down for a recap of our most recent adventure, Climb it For Climate! Despite blisters, thistle, and the general exhaustion of recording at 10pm after a 25k, we had a great time and hope you enjoy this second episode of Half Step Ahead. Intro music: “Straight to Hell” by the Bloodletters Outro music: “Drink Your Milk” by What?

As our introductory episode went on for a bit too long, this is the second half of episode one where we go over our most recent adventure - the Hot Sauce Half Marathon! Listen in to hear the highlights from 13.1 miles of pure, spicy torture. Intro music: “Kuru/Speak Like A Child” by Jaco Pastorius Outro music: “Drink Your Milk” by What?

We interrupt our very irregularly-scheduled programming to bring you a new show: the Half Step Ahead podcast, where we’re always a half-step ahead of running news, shoes, and of course, each other. Your two new co-hosts, Dylan Friedman and Landon Fracasse, are here to talk about college/high school running, gear, training, trail adventures, and more! The show will also feature many interviews with...