Summer Of Miles

On Episode 66, Sir Walter Director of Hospitality, Melissa Coleman, joins as co-host and talks about everything that goes into putting on the Miler. Then Mick Stanovsek joins us to talk about walking on at Oregon, training in the Outer Banks, his North Carolina roots, his Australian heritage, as well as his connection to the Triangle.

On Episode 65, Sir Walter Miler Elite Men's Coordinator Stephen Furst stops by to co-host and talk about the 2021 Men's Field. We discuss the two components to the field, as well as the process for getting into the race in future years, as well as some of his favorite moments from the Miler over the years.

On Episode 64, On Athletics Club's Sage Hurta joins us to talk about training in Boulder, her tough break at the Olympic Trials, why she joined On Athletics Club, and more!

On Episode 63, Sir Walter Miler Elite Women's Coordinator Jeff Caron stops by to co-host and talk about the 2021 Women's Field, as well as some of his favorite moments from the Miler over the years.

On Episode 62, Joey Berriatua of Tinman Elite enters the Summer of Miles to discuss his beginnings as a baseball player turned runner, who competed against Tour de France vet Neilson Powless in high school. He then talks about joining Tinman Elite and his time with the team, including the turbulent past year. Finally, he discusses the mile, and his quest for sub 4:00 that will land him on the Sir...

On Episode 61, Elly Henes joins us live and in person to talk about her start with running, her illustrious career at NC State that concluded with a win at the NCAA Championships in the 5000 meters, her future plans, signing with adidas, her evolution as a leader, running at Sir Walter, and more!

The Summer of Miles is back with 2 weeks down of the Pop Up Miles and 2 weeks left to go. The Sir Walter Trialer is coming, and Sandy and Pat make their picks for the Men's 1500 team.

Episode 59 is a quick one where Sandy and Pat talk about the Greenway 20k, the first event that the City of Raleigh has allowed after the Special Events Moratorium ends on March 31. Join us on Saturday, April 3 for the 20k or the 2x10k Relay!

Ryan Hill stops by the Summer of Miles to talk to Pat and Sandy about his path to Hoka One One and NAZ Elite, as well as his departure from Nike and Bowerman Track Club.

On Episode 57, Sandy and Pat catch up with Georgetown alum, Jon Green. He and Sandy discuss his upbringing as a runner, his time at Georgetown, and where his goals are as a competitor. Then Jon and Pat discuss his recent coaching success, how he ended up connecting with 2020 (2021) Olympian, Molly Seidel, and all about that day in Atlanta.

Episode 56 is your audio race packet for the 2020 Raleigh Half Marathon. Sandy and Pat walk through packet pickup to the afterparty, as well as how to run the course! Too lazy to read the pre-race emails? Dig into this episode! If you're looking to get some help breaking a time barrier this Saturday, pacer extraordinaire Sean O'Neal joins us at the end to talk about what to expect from running wit...

On Episode 55, Sandy and Pat sit down with local 2020 Olympic Trials Marathon qualifier, Tom Nobles. Tom talks about his beginnings in running for Green Hope, his stellar career at UNC Charlotte, and finally where he is now in training and racing. He discusses his 2:17 performance at the California International Marathon, his goals for the Trials, and more!

On Episode 54, the "Miles to the Trials" series continues, as Pat interviews Raleigh Distance Project's Shari Eberhard. Shari talks about her experience at USATF Club Cross Country Nationals this past weekend, her Olympic Trials Qualifying race at the 2019 Chicago Marathon, and her time in Raleigh; which includes some of her favorite places to run, and to relax. She also discusses running at the f...

On Episode 53, Sandy and Pat discuss the Pursuit Ales "Toe the Line" release (and where to get it), Giving Tuesday, the formation of the Gray Squirrel Track Club (and the Tracksmith singlets), as well as the partnership with the Longleaf Hotel. Pat then interviews Sound Running's Jesse Williams about training for the Raleigh Half Marathon, the Track Meet, and the Sound Running Tour.

On Episode 52, Sandy and Pat head over to Bond Brothers Beer Company to chat with Jay and Jeremy Bond about the launch of Pursuit Ales, the "Toe the Line" release party Friday, and why they started the brand. They also talk about the 2020 Raleigh Half Marathon (and a Black Friday discount code), Turkey Trots, and what they're thankful for in running.

On Episode 51, Nike Bowerman Track Club's Andrew Bumbalough calls into the podcast to help introduce the "Miles to the Trials" series. Bumbalough talks about his big run in Chicago, pacing Eliud Kipchoge at Breaking2 in 2017, racing in Nike's Next%, his buildup to the Olympic Trials Marathon in Atlanta, and how to run McAlpine Park to qualify for Foot Locker Nationals. Sandy and Pat also discuss t...

On Episode 50, Tim Jeffreys chats with Pat about the release of his new film, The 41st Day, a documentary about 2:04:59 marathoner Ryan Hall. We talked about the 7 year journey that started with a Kickstarter campaign, took him to Ethiopia, and how he handled Ryan's career taking some challenging turns, and their relationship along the way. He also weighs in on the INEOS 1:59 Challenge, the 2020 M...

On Episode 49, Sandy and Pat stop by the office of 2019 USTFCCA Hall of Fame inductee, Coach Rollie Geiger. We chat with Coach Geiger about how he got to Raleigh in the first place, his long and successful tenure at NC State, his job before coaching, recruiting in the social media age, what keeps him excited 40 years in, where he finds inspiration for the team, some key workouts the team does, cha...

On Episode 48, Sandy and Pat recap the weekend, and Carrie Tollefson joins the Summer of Miles to give her impressions of the race, talk about the evolution of the sport, her broadcasting career, and breaking 4:30 herself.

Sandy and Pat are back behind the mic at Sunrise Studios to discuss the ENTIRE 2019 Sir Walter Miler weekend. If you've never been before, or even if you have, this is the podcast for you!

On Episode 46, 2019 Sir Walter Miler competitor Rebecca Mehra stops by the Loading Dock to chat with Pat about her experience in Des Moines at the 2019 USATF Outdoor Championships, living and training in Bend with Little Wing/Oiselle and Coach Lauren Fleshman, and, of course, working for the Mayor.

On Episode 45, recent Furman grad Aaron Templeton comes on to chat with Pat about his Pro Debut in the 10,000 meters at the 2019 USATF Outdoor Championships, his career at Furman, Cross Country, North Carolina, his future plans, and of course, movies.

On Episode 44, Pat interviews 3-time Summer of Miles guest Stephanie Garcia. Steph talks about her move across country to train with Kim Conley and Drew Wartenburg, her recovery techniques, UVA basketball, and her longevity in the sport.

Sir Walter Miler Men’s Elite Coordinator Stephen Furst joins Pat and Sandy to run down the 2019 Sir Walter Miler Elite Men’s Field!

Sir Walter Miler Women's Elite Coordinator Jeff Caron joins Pat to run down the 2019 Sir Walter Miler Elite Women's Field!