Running Dialogue

In this episode, we are joined by Megan Jankowski, Race Director for the Detroit Turkey Trot. Megan shares her unique career path, starting as an auditor for an accounting firm and eventually transitioning to the Race Director for The Parade Company. She explains some of the challenges that go along with planning a large event in Detroit on Thanksgiving Day.

In this episode, we're joined by longtime CrimFit Training Program Group Leader Hattie Christian. Hattie shares her story of how she got into running and walking, and her journey from first time Crim racer to Group Leader, helping people cross the finish line every year.

In the second episode of our series with Michigan Race Directors, we are joined by Lauralee Mathieu. Lauralee is the Race Director of the Amway River Bank Run in Grand Rapids. We discuss the work that goes on behind-the-scenes before the race and how the responsibilities of a Race Director have changed over the past year. We also discuss the unique challenges of putting on a successful USATF sanct...

This episode we are joined by Lisette Oropesa, a world renowned opera singer and avid runner/marathoner. We discuss how Lisette got started in the sport of running as part of her weight loss journey and how she's since completed several marathons. Lisette also talks about how practicing yoga regularly and eating a vegan diet contribute to her healthy lifestyle. Lisette shares her story of get...

In this first episode of our series with Michigan Race Directors, we are joined by Michelle O'Kelly. Michelle is the Race Director of the Bayshore Marathon in Traverse City, Capital City River Run in Lansing & A Run for the Trees Virtual 5k. We discuss what goes into putting on a successful race, including the many challenges that the running & walking events industry has faced over t...

We are joined by recurring guest Brad Brown from Complete Runner to discuss the latest trends in shoes, socks and other equipment for runners and walkers. We also talk about the changes that both competitive and casual running/walking have seen over the past year including the introduction of more unique virtual events.

On this episode of Running Dialogue, we are joined by Noah Droddy who is a professional runner from Indiana. We discuss Noah's latest marathon time of 2:09 which ranks 9th all time for U.S. born runners. Noah talks about growing up in the midwest and moving to Colorado in order to take the next steps as a runner. We also discuss Noah's experience running in the Crim 10 Mile Race at the 2...

Our guest on this episode of Running Dialogue is Greg Meyer, Michigan native, and accomplished distance runner. Greg was a 4 time All-American at the University of Michigan, having set 10 American and 2 World Records. He has won the Crim 10 Mile, Detroit Marathon, Chicago Marathon, and Boston Marathon, among other race victories. We discuss how Greg took to the sport of running and grew to become...

We are joined by Lauren Holaly-Zembo, CEO of the Crim Fitness Foundation, to announce an exciting new program called Crim365!  This program is designed for the individual who is looking to expand or continue their path to a healthy lifestyle, all year long. You will receive year round training calendars, access to additional member only events, educational webinars on topics ranging from athletic...

This episode we are joined by Mark Bauman, owner of Bauman's Running & Walking shop. We discuss the running scene in Flint and how the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in more people taking an interest in running and walking.

Renaissance man Riley McLincha Joins us on this episode, and shares just a small sample of his incredible stories and talents that span from mathematics to inventing his own hobbies.

This week we are joined by Tom Hauer, Program Manager for the Crim Mindfulness Department. Tom shares his background with running and how his relationship with the sport has evolved.  We also discuss how Tom and the Mindfulness team are bringing mindful practices and habits to the Flint & Genesee County community.

We check in to wish everyone a happy new year and give you a quick update on what to expect from Running Dialogue in 2021. Stay tuned as we're joined by new and returning guests to discuss the latest topics in running, walking and events in the community.

Thank you to all our listeners for a great first year of the Running Dialogue podcast! We wanted to end 2020 by keeping it "in the family". With our first guest Bobby Crim setting us off on this adventure, we are ending our first year with a very special guest, his grandson Zach Crim! This year Zach completed the 100K for Crim, a 62 mile run from Lansing to Flint, and just recently won t...

On this episode of Running Dialogue we sit down with Theresa Roach and Cade Surface from the Crim Active Communities team. We discuss what goes in to developing infrastructure in Flint where members of the community can safely run, walk and be active.

Guest Marquita Adams talks about her fitness journey and how she uses her story to inspire others to get up and moving.

Kettering University has been educating some the world's best engineering and business professionals for more than 100 years, right in the heart of Flint. In addition to being a great higher education institution, Kettering has committed itself to improving the area around its campus and beyond. The ripples of those efforts are felt throughout the city and are appreciated by their student bod...

Guest Katie Stanley talks about how social justice, running, music, and mindfulness help her be the best version of herself, and how important it is for our communities that all of us be our best selves.

Dr. Matt Sardelli is no stranger to running and walking injuries. As an orthopedic surgeon certified in sports medicine, he has seen it all. Co-host Andy talks to him about some of those common injuries, and Dr Sardelli gives some great advice on how to avoid injury in the first place with proper training. He also provides some great tips on race preparation and caring for your body during a race....

Guest Joel Shankster joins us to talk about the Greater Flint running, cycling, and triathlon community, and what it's like to complete a 100 mile race.