PreRace Podcast

In S2Ep4 of the PRP, Eric babbles with first time marathoner, recent Masters of Public Health Graduate, lifelong Michigander and aspiring culinary artist Lindsay Green who has been preparing for the Bayshore Marathon on Saturday May 28th, 2022. Lindsay shares insight into her unique entry into the running space and explains how being immersed in community of obsessive runners can be both good and...

In S2Ep3 of the PRP Adam schemes with seasoned ultra marathoner, emergency veterinarian, life long trail enthusiast and aspiring race director Dan Hughes who has been preparing for the inaugural running of the Huron 100 on May 21st, 2022. The Huron 100 is a 100 mile point to point trail race through the Huron River watershed. The course features 8 different parks throughout Southeast Michigan and...

In S2Ep2 of the PRP, Adam is enlightened by Egyptian native turned NYC enthusiast, seasoned ultra marathoner and physical therapist Mina Wageh Ebrahem who has been preparing for the Cocodona 250 on May 2nd, 2022. Having just ran Boston only a couple weeks ago, Mina opens up about an injury he sustained last fall and explains how his approach to preparation over the past few months has been differe...

In the season 2 premier of the PRP, Adam chats it up with seasoned running enthusiast, aspiring botanist and Wayne State XC Alumni Olivia de Bear who has been preparing for the Eugene Marathon on May 1st, 2022. Olivia gets vulnerable out of the gates as she shares the story of how her recent COVID diagnosis has made the taper period for this race a bit strange. Although she is lucky enough to be i...

In this special bonusode of the PRP Adam babbles with first time half marathoner, whimsical dog enthusiast and exuberant nature-lover Stephanie Boykin who has been preparing for the Canyonlands Half Marathon on March 19th, 2022. Although Stephanie only discovered her curiosity for running earlier this calendar year, it is clear she is full steam ahead, writing her own story and not spending any ti...

In the season 1 finale of the PRP, Adam connects with professional ultra-runner, eccentric omnivore, father of two and budding philanthropist Michael McKnight who has been preparing for the Across The Years 24 Hour on December 30th, 2021. Michael dives in and gets vulnerable from the jump as he shares some of the difficulty he encounters when trying to explain to others the entire scope of what hi...

In episode 15 of the PRP, Adam sits down with talented ultra marathoner, super dad, public relations strategist and Lansing community cognoscente Zach Crim who has been preparing for the Jackson County 50 Mile on December 4th, 2021. From the onset of the conversation, it's clear that Zach is an individual that doesn't ever pursue anything in life with less than a 100%, full on dedicated approach....

In episode 14 of the PRP, Adam prattles with seasoned sub 3 hour marathoner, founder of Bandit Races and enthusiastic community builder Brent McDermott who has been preparing for the California International Marathon on December 5th, 2021. Brent shares some information about his background and explains what an anomaly it is that he ended up in Ann Arbor for the long haul. He then sheds some l...

In episode 13 of the PRP, Adam gets international and connects with seasoned runner and veteran trail trotter Mez Kennedy who has been preparing for the Ultra Trail Cape Town 100K [UTCT] on November 27th, 2021. Mez shares the tale of his innate relationship with running that he has spent years cultivating one small incremental step at a time. From running because his body (and belly) began to...

In episode 12 of the PRP, Adam chats it up with first time ultra marathoner, fine art connoisseur turned finance whiz and colossal running enthusiast Allegra Krasznekewicz who has been preparing for the Golden Gate Trail Classic 100K on November 20th, 2021. Allegra takes listeners on a tour of her organized approach to fitness and shares a detailed review of how she is preparing to conquer he...

In the pilot ultra episode of the PRP, Adam welcomes fellow running podcast host and running coach Denny Krahe who has been preparing for the Colt 45 Trail Run on November 20th, 2021. Denny tours listeners down the road of his career; from athletic trainer at Middle Tennessee State University jogging around college campuses while on away trips, to independent traveling physical therapist, to runni...

In episode 10 of the PRP, Adam connects with first time half marathoner, education counselor and New York City savant Kate Babcock, who has been preparing for the Philadelphia Half Marathon on November 20th, 2021. Kate shares the tale of how moving to New York and being exposed to communities different than the one she grew up in influenced her decision to go back to school and pursue a career in...

In episode 9 of the PRP, Adam jabbers with seasoned half marathoner and pediatrics resident Emma Singer who has been preparing for the Saint Louis Half Marathon on November 7th, 2021. Emma opens up about her insane daily schedule and sheds some light on how she manages to prioritize fitness whilst juggling a work week that bestows multiple 26+ hour shifts. Did someone say dedication station nation...

In episode 8 of the PRP, Adam breaks bread with seasoned runner and perpetual student of the sport, Gabby Ring who has been preparing for the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon on November 6th, 2021. Gabby shares her story of discovering running after graduating from the University of Michigan without a concrete plan of what was to come next. At a time in her life when so much was up in the air...

In episode 7 of the PRP, Adam chatters with first time half marathoner, local PhD candidate and Social Justice advocate Audrey Drotos who has been preparing for the Ann Arbor Half Marathon on October 24th, 2021. Audrey provides a tranquil tour of her journey to becoming a runner that begins with her history of family backpacking as a kid where she fell in love with nature and trails. Througho...

In episode 6 of the PRP, Adam connects with first time marathoner, public health guru and vegan food blogger Kayla Romero who has been preparing for the Detroit Free Press Marathon on October 17th, 2021. Kayla sheds some insight on what inspired her to gear up for this challenge, how she decided to prepare and admits that perhaps there was a bit too much Googling done throughout the process. Kayla...

In episode 5 of the PRP, Adam chats it up with first time half marathoner, close personal friend and social media entrepreneur Tess Dominguez who has been preparing for the Colfax Half Marathon on October 16th, 2021. Tess opens up about some of her struggles staying dedicated to her training plan, and her and Adam take a deep dive into her fear of the long run. Tess walks listeners through the tim...

In episode 4 of the PRP, Adam chats with seasoned runner and local PhD candidate Kayla Kroning who has been preparing for the Boston Marathon on October 11th, 2021. Kayla takes listeners on a tour of an action-packed summer of training that includes taking first place at a wine-themed half marathon and getting incredibly lost when attempting a local FKT. Did someone say hitchhiking near a prison?...

In episode 3 of the PRP, Adam catches up with budding runner and dear friend Carter Babcock who has been preparing for the Chicago Marathon on October 10th, 2021. Carter takes listeners on a deep dive of his methodical training methods and discusses how he is constantly a student of the sport. Even after a few years of tailored experience with running at a competitive level, Carter is learning how...

In episode 2 of the PRP, Adam catches up with first time marathoner and former college roommate Hunter Le Blanc who has been preparing for the San Francisco Marathon on September 19th, 2021. Hunter shares the tale of how an alcohol infused night lead to signing up for an event he never thought he'd attempt. Hunter opens up about how much he has learned over the past few months and how his perspect...

In the pilot episode of the PRP, Adam chats with first time marathoners Helena Kisor (guest) and Dane Nielsen (guest host) who are both preparing to run the Surf City Marathon in Huntington Beach, CA on September 11th, 2021. Helena opens up about battling an illness during a peak portion of her training camp and shares how it affected her both physically and mentally. Dane keeps it cool and helps...