On The Runs

We are wicked excited to welcome Ben Dixon to the PodFam. Ben shares his incredible experiences during the Great World Race, including his adventures in Antarctica, Cape Town, Colombia, and Miami. He discusses the challenges faced by the runners, the emotional connections formed, and the behind-the-scenes efforts that made the live stream a success. The conversation highlights the importance of co...

Two of our PodFam alums are back as Ashley Paulson and Becs Gentry (06:25) reunite back on the pod for an engaging conversation as Becs and Ash share their incredible experiences as runners who completed seven marathons across seven continents in just seven days. They discuss the power of social media in forming friendships, the challenges faced during their races, including unexpected changes in...

In this weeks OTR classic we go back to the summer of 2023 when we had an incredible experience with Brittany Charboneau. In this engaging conversation, Brittany Charboneau shares her unique journey as a professional runner and comedian. From her whimsical lobster costume run that led to an unofficial world record to her experiences in the Dopey Challenge at Disney, Brittany's story is filled with...

The Best of 2024 part 2! 02:02 Katherine Switzer  12:32 Alex Granata aka AllieG 21:43 Yuki Chorney 33:53 Jess Lindeman 41:39 Boston Marathon Recap 55:02 Denise Freeman 01:07:58 Flying Pig 01:33:21 Boston Bulldogs 01:40:21 Blake Tyler 01:48:22 Trail Trash Podcast 01:58:25 Patton Gleason Relay Goods 02:17:47 Johanna Garton 02:23:56 Amy Mower 02:28:34 Mt. Washington Takeaways Katherine Switzer's stor...

It's December and we're on our annual Holiday Season break, but we're still dropping episodes for you during the holidays including some Best of 2024 and some old OTR Classics! Today we're dropping a all time classic from 2023 when we had Erin Azar, aka I'm Mrs. Space Cadet on the podcast.  My Race Tatt's - Check out My Race Tatts and support the pod when you buy your next set by using our My Race...

It's December and we're dropping some best of 2024 episodes this month. In our Best of series, you're going to hear clips from EVERY guest who came on the pod this year. Part 1 features our guest from January to March and we also included part of our trip to the Peloton Studios with a unforgettable digester that happened on the trip.  Enjoy Part 1. We'll have Part 2 for you later this month and so...

On The Runs podcast, hosts Knute and Erika welcome Sammi Sooliya (15:38), a passionate runner and positive force in the running community. Sammi shares her journey from a young athlete to a dedicated marathon runner, discussing her experiences with various races, the importance of community, and her goals for the future. The conversation delves into the significance of breathwork and meditation in...

On Episode 135 we welcome Anthony Bailey (36:30) to our PodFam. Before we get to Anthony, we have Tara Paradactyl co-hosting and filling in for Erika who is out sick. Eric and Tara dive deep into The Great World Race. They both discuss their experiences watching the LIVE Stream of the Great World Race, a unique marathon event spanning seven continents in seven days. They highlight memorable moment...

Welcome to a special bonus episode featuring a Collab with the Cultra Trail Running Podcast and On The Runs!  This episode features a collaborative discussion about the Hamster Wheel Ultra Marathon, where participants share their experiences, challenges, and the community spirit that defines ultra running. The conversation highlights the race results, the impact of cold weather, and the unexpected...

7 Marathons, on 7 Continents, in 7 Days!  Justin Spencer returns to the POD to share his journey of preparing for the Great World Race, where he will run seven marathons on seven continents in just seven days. He discusses the challenges of training, the logistics of the race, and the mindset required to tackle such an epic adventure. The conversation also touches on the importance of community, t...

We are so excited to welcome our guest Jamie Staton (13:34) to the On The Runs PodFam. on this episode. In this episode, host Eric and Erika welcome Jamie Staton, a well-known sports director at WMUR and race announcer from New Hampshire for Millennium Running. Jamie shares his journey from hating running to becoming an avid marathoner, including his experiences with the Boston Marathon and the ch...

Our final Breast Cancer Awareness Month episode for 2024 we welcome back to the podcast, Candice Burroughs (10:45). Last time we had Candice on was back at episode 93 just weeks before her cancer diagnosis, a lot has happened in her life between then and now and she's back to give us that story plus much more. In this episode, Candice Burroughs returns to share her incredible journey over the past...

Welcome to the 2nd Best of for our Breast Cancer Awareness Series. We started this series in 2022 with 3 amazing women and continues it last year with 3 more. This year we have 5, all 11 of these women are amazing thrivers and survivors who have seen and felt the impact of the running community throughout their breast cancer journey.  This podcast episode highlights the best moments from the Breas...

In this episode we welcome Kristina Coccoluto to our PodFam for another amazing episode that's part of our Breast Cancer Awareness Month series. Kristina Coccoluto (14:30) shares her inspiring journey as a BRCA1 pre-vivor and melanoma cancer survivor. She discusses her early experiences with running, the challenges she faced with her health, and how she turned to running as a source of empowerment...

We welcome back one of our favorite people in the running and podcast community, Erin from Will Run For (15:00) to the On The Runs Podcast. Erin shares her inspiring journey as a runner and a current thriver of metastatic breast cancer. The conversation delves into her running beginnings, the importance of community in both running and cancer advocacy, and the realities of living with cancer. Erin...

In this special bonus episode, the hosts and their friends recount their adventurous road trip to the Yeti race, sharing stories of their journey, the challenges they faced, and the fun they had along the way. They discuss the unexpected storm that hit during their stay, the camaraderie among friends, and the unique experiences that made this trip memorable, including a haunted house, cider tastin...

In this conversation we welcome, Lindsay Hawker to the Pod Fam. Lindsay (00:23:08) shares her inspiring journey from being diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 34 to becoming a passionate runner and marathoner. She discusses how running became a vital part of her healing process, the support she received from her family and the running community, and her experiences with various races, inclu...

In this episode of the Outro for episode 127 of the On the Runs podcast, hosts Knute and Erika share their recent experiences, including Knute's wild encounter with wild pigs while running in Tucson and Erikas crazy wetie yeti weekend. The have reflections on a previous inspirational episode featuring Ben. They discuss the importance of community, the impact of social media on their podcast growth...

It's our 3rd annual Breast Cancer Month series on the pod and we have 5 amazing and thriving women this month. On today's episode we welcome Stephanie Humprey to the PodFam (11:45). In this episode, Stephanie Humphrey shares her inspiring journey as a runner, a military veteran, and a breast cancer warrior. Living in Orlando, she discusses her proximity to Disney and how it has influenced her fami...

We open the show with a special guest who jumps on to share some exciting news and then we welcome our guest, Ben Crosby (19:10) to our Pod Fam for an amazing chat. In this episode, Ben Crosby shares his inspiring journey into running, fatherhood, and weight loss. He discusses how he started running to be an active father, his experiences at the Boston Run Show, and the importance of self-respect...

On Episode 125 we welcome Amber Ferreira to the PodFam In this engaging conversation, Eric and Erica discuss the exhilarating world of endurance racing with their guest Amber, not only a triathlete, but a badass athlete in general along with being a rock star mom to her two kids . They explore Amber's journey from being a dedicated athlete to balancing motherhood with her passion for sports. The d...

Hillary Burgess, a Texan and experienced runner, shares her running journey and favorite races. She started running in 1999 and has since participated in over 60 half marathons and several full marathons. Hillary's father, a cross country and track coach, inspired her to start running. She ran her first 5K with him and never stopped. Hillary enjoys running half marathons and aims to run at least o...

SPECIAL EDITION EPISODE!!!  Join us for the first ever Monday Night Media, Media Tour!  On this very special episode we're going to introduce you 3 new podcast host that will be starting up soon and brought to you by us, Monday Night Media!  You'll get to meet and hear about their upcoming shows that have to do with not just running, but mental health, community, and music.  Plus hear about a new...

We open episode 122 LIVE from the NH 10 Miler but quickly get to our guest segment with Jenene Vernon early on the Pod (03:45).  We talk all about the NH 10 miler with some of our PodFam favorites at (01:42:15) Jenene Vernon shares her journey from hating running to becoming a passionate runner. She grew up dancing and had a strong aversion to running, even withdrawing from a college class that re...

In this episode, Six Star Erika and Ptara recap their favorite moments from the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. They discuss their summer experiences and how they watched the Olympics. They talk about the unique opening ceremony and the controversy surrounding it. They also highlight some notable athletes who are breaking stereotypes and inspiring others. They share their favorite sports to watch,...