On The Run With Beards And Dun

This week Beards and Dun get the privilege to sit down and talk with the great Greg Meyer. Greg once held every American Road Racing record for the 8K, 10K, 15K, 10 mile, 20K, 25K, 30K and held the world record for the 10 mile and 25K. He is the winner of both the Chicago Marathon and the Boston Marathon. Greg is also the first runner to ever run both a sub 4 minute mile AND a sub 2:10 marathon.

This week on the podcast Beards and Dun revisit Dun's transition from running to cycling in the early 90's. From 24hr race events to endurance events such as RAAM (Race Across America), RAW (Race Across The West), the Hell And Back double crossing of South Dakota, and everything in-between, over the past 33 years Dun has cycled 226,266 miles (just shy of the 238,900 miles from the Earth to...

On this episode of the podcast Beards and Dun sit down with the one and only Rod Dixon. From his start in running as a 4 year old, to initially making an "enemy" of Steve Prefontaine, helping to inspire a new generation as he was personally inspired by Sir Edmund Hillary, to helping shoe company's learn what the needs of runners are. The stories are pure gold. [Please forgive us for so...

This week Beards and Dun sit down to reflect on the training principles discussed with previous guest Joe Henderson. Dun breaks down Long Slow Distance (LSD), or Zone 2 training, and gets to the heart of productive training and overall good health.

This week on the podcast Beards and Dun have the pleasure to get together for a conversation with Joe Henderson. Joe is the most prolific running writer of all time. From being the first full time employee of Runner's World magazine in the 1970s, a career spanning over 30 years, to authoring or co-authoring 30 books on running. Joe is credited for coining the term "Long Slow Distance",...

This week Beards and Dun get a chance to sit down with author Lori Sheldon and her husband Kevin. Kevin was a cross-country and track team-mate of Beards and Dun from their SDSU days who seemingly overnight went from a model of good health to being faced with needing a heart transplant. Lori's book Change of Heart tells the story of Kevin's five year health battle from her perspective with...

This week on the podcast Beards and Dun get together to have a conversation with the one and only Doug Kurtis. Doug has over 200 sub-3 marathons under his belt, he holds the world record for most marathons finished under 2:20:00 (76 btw), he also holds the world record for most marathon victories (40!)! This is an episode you definitely don't want to miss!

"The most interesting man in the world". One is fictional, one is real. On this weeks episode of the podcast, Beards and Dun sit down to speak with William "Doc" Wenmark. Bill has 104 marathons under his belt, 21 Leadville 100 mountain bike finishes, 2 full Iron Man Triathlons, and that's only the tip of the iceberg. Bill is also the Founder, and former President, CEO, and Chai...

On this special edition episode of the podcast Beards and Dun sit down with author Marc Pollina to discuss his book "The Boston Marathon Handbook", personal histories with the race, and all things Boston Marathon leading up to the event this coming Monday. Marc is an 18 time Boston finisher (going for number 19 on Monday). His insight and knowledge of the Boston marathon and marathoning in...

This week on the podcast Beards and Dun get a chance to speak with the one and only Richard Benyo who joins us via phone call to discuss his amazing history with the sport of running. Rich Benyo was the editor of Marathon & Beyond, the author of more than two dozen books, mostly in the areas of fitness, health, and running, and a veteran of 37 marathons. In 1989 he and his running partner Tom...

This week on the podcast Beards and Dun sit down to catch up on what they've been up to and discuss some current events. From Dun's recent trip to Tucson, AZ, memories shared with Bob Bartling, the 2024 World Athletics Indoor Championships, to news of the Bargmann Endowment at SDSU, there's lots to talk about.

This week on the podcast Beards and Dun had a chance to sit down with author Brad Fawley to talk about his upcoming book The Frontrunner. Brad was a two-time NCAA All-American at 5000 meters and cross country. We talk to Brad about how he got started running and his process and motivation to write this page-turning novel. Brad was even gracious enough to give a few sneak peaks from the novel!

On this episode of the podcast Beards and Dun visit with the legendary Bob Bartling. Bob is a very fit and sharp 97 years young!! His story is amazing! He was an outstanding high school athlete, a WW II veteran, a successful businessman and he returned to athletics (running) in his 40's and he hasn't stopped. He owns a 2:45 marathon best in the 34 marathons he has completed. He was the dri...

This week Beards and Dun sit down with and get to know Ben Olson. We had a chance to visit with him about his running career so far, which includes his Olympic Qualifying race (2:16:04) and his Olympic Marathon Trials race effort the week prior to this episode. After a stellar career (both athletically and academically) at South Dakota State University, Ben is willing to see where his running may...

On this special early release episode of the podcast, Beards and Dun get together to discuss the Olympic Marathon Trials. The 2024 Olympic Marathon Trials take place this weekend (February 3rd) in Orlando, Florida, providing an opportunity to talk about the history of the Olympic Marathon Trials, their own stories qualifying for the trials, as well as looking at this years field of competitors to...

Beards and Dun return after a short hiatus to sit down and talk with the one and only Frank Shorter. The conversation ranges from his early running, to his drive to be the best, to his relationship with the late Steve Prefontaine and much more. This is one you don't want to miss!

Beards and Dun get together to continue their story telling in this weeks episode. Dun gets pulled over in a van full suspicious looking people, the two of them swap horror stories of their worst races, Beards plays a prank on Dun, and they recount their run ins with the terrifying Japanese pine beetle. Prepare for an episode full of laughter with these stories and more.

Join us for this special Thanksgiving edition of the podcast where Beards and Dun sit down to share some laughs with funny memories from their early days. An angry trucker, a determined wiener dog, good samaritans, and the "big fella" are just a few of the subjects on todays episode.

This week Beards and Dun get together to discuss Dun's experience at the 1983 Boston Marathon. Dun gets fired up for the marathon by entering the Inclement 25k, now the Ron Daws Memorial 25k, winning himself a unique prize. Follow along while Dun goes through the marathon from prerace events to the exhilarating finish landing Dun his Person Best time in the marathon and qualifying for the 1984...

Beards and Dun sit down with Ron Tabb this week to discuss his amazing running career. Join us as we follow his journey from humble beginnings to his rise to world class status.

Beards and Dun sit down this week to discuss their training and workouts from the early days of their running careers up to their peak performances. They talk about not just the physical aspects of training but the mental aspects as well.

Beards and Dun reunite for this weeks episode after a brief stint in the hospital for Beards. We get an update on what's been happening with Beards before hearing how the rest of 1982 played out. Between running the Black Hills Marathon and the Twin Cities Marathon, Dun was joined by Beards in Thunder Bay, and Beards took a swing at the New York City Marathon.

Dun sits down with current SDSU Cross Country and Track Coach Rod DeHaven while Beards takes a much needed recovery break. Rod has an outstanding running career, from his first race at 10 years old (the Jack 15) to becoming the only American athlete to run the 2000 Olympic Marathon in Sydney, AU. Join Dun as we hear about Rod's incredible journey.

Beards and Dun get the ball rolling this week with a discussion on current events. Beards and Dun talk about performance enhancement, the good and the bad, before they tell the saga of the One Hour Run.

Something a little different this week as Beards And Dun spend some time outside of the "recording studio". This week we want to showcase a couple speaking engagements Beards and Dun have had in the past. Beards recounts his first couple attempts at the marathon at the 2013 Napa Valley Marathon in Napa, CA, and Dun chronicles his attempt at the Race Across America (RAAM) during the 2011 TE...