PreRace Podcast

In S3Ep5 of the PRP, Adam finally gets the opportunity to break bread with local running store owner, community building connoisseur and endurance athlete extraordinaire Nicholas Stanko who has been preparing for the Coast to Coast Gravel Grinder on June 24th, 2023. One of Nick’s closest endurance allies, cycling junky and self proclaimed lubricant aficionado, Connor Grant joins the show to help e...

In S3Ep4 of the PRP, Adam chit chats with life long runner, passionate public health researcher and mama bear extraordinaire Erica Solway who has been preparing for the A2Zukey Marathon Relay on Saturday June 10th, 2023. One of Erica’s closest running cronies, distinguished OBGYN and fellow mama bear, Sam Kempner, joins the show to offer her take on all things Erica, life, and running.  The gals o...

In S3Ep3 of the PRP, Adam breaks bread with first time half marathoners, aspiring doctors and lifelong friends Nate Hansen & Cam Allen who have both been preparing for the Dexter to Ann Arbor Half Marathon on Sunday June 4th, 2023. Climb aboard and embark with the lads as they provide the PRP listenership with a grand & proper tour of their interlaced relationships with each other, as well...

In S3Ep2 of the PRP Adam takes a field trip out to Belding Michigan to get schooled by life long running enthusiast, photographer extraordinaire and coaching power house Alyssa McElheny who has been preparing for the Ottawa Marathon on Sunday May 28th, 2023. Kick back and take notes as Alyssa shares more detail about how her and Daniel leverage their roles as running coaches at Forest Hills Easter...

In the premier episode of Season 3 of the PRP, Adam chats it up with new-to-Ann Arbor sweethearts, Sarah & Matt Krawczyk who have both been preparing for the Bayshore Marathon on Saturday May 27th, 2023. Special guest Michelle Kay joins the show (because why not?!) and offers her take on how and why Sarah & Matt ended up here in the land of Go Blue! Join the lovely couple as they discuss j...

In Bonusode 2 of the PRP, Adam is joined by three local running legends: Jonathan McBride, Mikel Gurrea and Jack Miller. Join the lads for an equal parts hilarious and inspiring conversation about their respective journeys both to Boston, and towards finding deeper and more meaningful friendships with one another. What’s more rewarding, a Boston time that you can be proud of forever, or a friendsh...

In the S2 finale of the PRP, Adam welcomes back first time ultra marathoner, ardent PhD candidate, passionate nature connoisseur and proud PRP alumni Evan Romero who has been training for the Red River Gorge 50K on December 3rd, 2022. The lads kick off the finale with some insight, fun facts and reflections on PRP Season 2. From one-mile time trials to 250+ mile races and everything in between, on...

In S2Ep22 of the PRP, Adam jams with seasoned long distance runner, race pacer extraordinaire, public health guru, proud mama bear and certified running coach Brandess Wallace who has been preparing for the Tunnel Hill 50 mile on November 12th, 2022. Brandess jumps right in and explains how and why her relationship with running is all about connecting with others. Although her involvement in the s...

In S2Ep21 of the PRP, Adam is enlightened by thriving long distance runner, passionate golfer, engineering extraordinaire, forthright beer enthusiast and proud father, Hayato Shimizu who has been preparing for the New York City Marathon on November 6th, 2022. The lads waste no time and jump straight in to an in depth review of what has been an insanely impressive year for Hayato and his running ca...

In S2Ep20 of the PRP, Adam chats it up with seasoned marathoner, PR Run Club President, Michigan Medicine dignitary and enthusiastic foodie, Colleen Stone who has been preparing for the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon on November 5th, 2022. Colleen provides an in depth look at the history of PR Run Club and sheds light on its humble beginnings decades ago. The PRP listenership then learns about h...

In S2Ep19 of the PRP, Adam prattles with blossoming ultra runner, pleasantly intense organizational czar, passionate nature enthusiast and proud dog mama Allegra Krasznekewicz who has been preparing for the Javelina Jundred on October 29th, 2022. The PRP listenership is regaled with an invigorating review of what she has been up to since we last heard from her in Season 1. Some great races and exp...

In S2Ep18 of the PRP, Adam rhapsodizes with first time marathoner, proud empty nest father, MetLife client operations czar and running-can-change-your-life pupil Jerry Przywara who has been preparing for the Detroit Free Press Marathon on October 16th, 2022. The PRP listenership is regaled with the story of how running, although present in his life at a young age, slowly crept back into Jerry's li...

In S2Ep17 of the PRP, Adam gabs with first time marathoner, licensed architect, Michigan enthusiast, proud boat owner and newlywed husband Andrew Dancer who has been preparing for the Grand Rapids Marathon on October 16th, 2022. Drew paints the picture of his insanely busy summer which includes taking six different licensing exams, preparing to teach as a university professor, and the big one - ge...

In S2Ep16 of the PRP, Adam symposiums with enthusiastic community builder, budding long distance runner, executive music producer, Lululemon ambassador, co-founder of WeRun313 and proud father of two Joe Robinson who has been preparing for the Chicago Marathon on October 9th, 2022. Joe gets vulnerable as he reflects on how transformative running has been for him over the past few years. As a Detro...

In S2Ep15 of the PRP, Adam jibber jabbers with eccentrically seasoned runner, rambling legal ace, proud father of three, and prolific Strava follow Jesse Sweeney who has been preparing for the Wasatch 100 on September 9th, 2022.  Jesse deep dives into his long relationship with running and articulates how his journey with the sport has played a major role in nearly ever other aspect of h...

In S2Ep14 of the PRP, Adam gets enlightened by seasoned ultra marathoner, serial entrepreneur, proud father of two and massive nature enthusiast Rob Raux who has been preparing for the Hallucination 100 on September 9th, 2022. Rob displays his poise and maturity towards the sport throughout the episode as he shares some key lessons he's learned in the past decade with the PRP listenership. Pe...

In S2Ep13 of the PRP, Adam round tables with three forceful and compelling local women who have all been preparing for the Ferry Field Women's 5K Time Trial on September 11th, 2022. Michelle Kay, in-patient physical therapist, local running bandit & proud dog mom along with Ellice Clark, full-time graduate student, Bill's Beer Garden enthusiast and perhaps prouder dog mom join the show to...

In S2Ep12 of the PRP, Adam chats it up with a professional runner, Under Armour running athlete, Eastern Michigan XC alum and master brewer, Willy Fink who has been preparing for the Falmouth Elite Mile on August 20th, 2022. Willy lays out an in depth review of his approach to building his yearly race schedule and sheds insight into the benefits of competing in shorter distance events. You can rac...

In S2Ep11 of the PRP, Adam tattles with uniquely talented ultra runner, Michigan State alum, attentive podcast enthusiast, proud cat daddy and Cocodona 250 alumni Jon Alsip who has been preparing for the Bigfoot 200 on August 14th, 2022. Jonathan shares several a tale of his first hand experience running the inaugural Cocodona 250 last year. What did an experience of such epic proportions teach hi...

In S2Ep10 of the PRP, Adam parleys with seasoned ultra runner, metallurgical engineer, San Fransisco running connoisseur and ultimate adventurer Alex Hudgins who has been preparing for the Speedgoat 50K on July 23rd, 2022. Alex sheds light on his childhood and humbly admits that he is extremely lucky to have been exposed to the outdoors in a multitude of ways at a young age and credits his love fo...

In S2Ep9 of the PRP, Adam gabbers with seasoned triathlete, proud husband and father of two, software salesman extraordinaire and 80’s rock connoisseur Michael Loszewski who has been preparing for Ironman Lake Placid on July 24th, 2022. Michael takes listeners on a deep dive (pun intended) of his fitness journey which began back in 2008 and shares insight into the importance of not being afraid to...

In S2Ep8 of the PRP, Adam chats it up with 2:41 marathoner, 7:22 beer miler, Notre Dame alumni & product design engineer Evan Hicks who has been preparing for the Battle Creek Half Marathon on July 2nd, 2022. Evan shares details about his adolescence attending Detroit Catholic High School and explains how his introduction to running played a pivotal role in mellowing him out. Evan admitte...

In S2Ep7 of the PRP, Adam shoots the breeze with professional runner, Under Armour athlete, four-time Big 12 Champion at University of Oklahoma, dog owner extraordinaire & Harry Potter aficionado Brandon Doughty who has been preparing for the USATF Championships 3000m Steeplechase on June 23rd, 2022. Brandon opens up about his unique rise in the sport coming from humble beginnings in West Virg...

In S2Ep6 of the PRP, Adam welcomes back first time ultra marathoner, recent Masters of Public Health Graduate, thrifter extraordinaire and holistic herbivore Kayla Romero who has been preparing for the War Hammer 50K in London, Kentucky on June 11th, 2022. Kayla gets vulnerable out of the gates as she regales the PRP listenership with an in depth review of the Detroit Marathon last Fall. Although...

In S2Ep5 of the PRP, Adam symposiums with two prolific seasoned runners, local community enthusiasts, and positive energy powerhouses Melissa Sundermann & Christine Stead who have been preparing for the A2Zukey Marathon Relay on Saturday June 11th, 2022. Melissa, a board certified physician in both internal medicine & lifestyle medicine and Christine, the CEO of Extracorporeal Life Support...