Summer Of Miles

On Episode 41, Sandy and Pat recap the 2019 Pop Up Miles Championship and discuss the Tour de Walter thus far.

On Episode 40, Pat interviews recent Olympic Trials Marathon qualifier, Tristin Van Ord. They chat about her going from part time runner, part time soccer player at Chapel Hill High to Appalachian State standout, to the Raleigh Distance Project. They also discuss The Pursuit, a local group that she and Andie Cozzarelli coach, as well as some of her favorite spots in Raleigh and Boone.

On Episode 39, Sandy and Pat preview the 2019 Pop Up Miles Championship, unveil the "Extra" race at the Sir Walter Miler, and talk about more ways to get involved in this years event. The show is now also available on Spotify!

On Episode 38, Sandy and Pat discuss the few weeks of the Pop Up Miles, this Friday's Raleigh RunDown Downhill Mile, and Gabe Grunewald.

The podcast is back with the 2019 Pop Up Miles season just days away. Sandy and Pat discuss what to look forward to this June, as well as tease some things going on later this Summer; the Raleigh RunDown Downhill Mile on Friday, June 14th, the Tour de Walter in July, and the 6th Sir Walter Miler on Friday, August 2nd. On the second segment, Runologie Co-Owner Alex Warren, joins Pat after the Thurs...

On Episode 36, we walk through the Raleigh Half Marathon weekend! It's everything you need to know from parking, to packet pickup, to the afterparty! Too lazy to read the pre-race emails? Dig into this episode!

The guys are back with Episode 35, the Kevin Durant Episode of sorts, where they announce the 2019 Summer of Miles schedule, as well as do a deep dive on the inaugural (sold out) Raleigh Half Marathon. Listen in for a special announcement about the Pop Up Miles Championship, as well as all of the information you want (and need) about the Raleigh Half!

On Episode 34, Sandy and Pat are back to discuss the launch of the 2019 Raleigh Half Marathon, and then chat with 2018 California International Marathon 4th place finisher, Joe Stilin. Stilin runs for Blowing Rock, NC-based Zap Fitness and is a Sir Walter Miler alum. He talks about his debut of 2:13:19, how he got there, and more!

On Episode 33, Sandy and Pat return to talk about the 2018 Pop Up Cross Country at Dix Park season that starts this Tuesday, October 2nd. Take a listen to hear more about the second season of the "Autumn of Trials."

On Episode 32, Sandy and Pat recap what was the 2018 Sir Walter Miler: a historic night with 5 Women going under 4:30, and 13 Men going under 4:00, which was the most Americans to ever run sub 4:00 in one race. Then they speak with Jacob Thomson about his first sub 4:00 at Sir Walter, and Sara Vaughn about her sub 4:30 and near win after going with the rabbit from the gun.

On Episode 31, Sandy and Pat tell you all you need to know for the 2018 Sir Walter Miler! Want to know where to park or when to be at the track? This is the podcast for you. Plus - Intern predictions at the end of the show!

On Episode 30, Pat Casey and Hassan Mead join the podcast to talk about their "Summer of Denials," as Sandy talks with them about their toughest injuries, and how they recovered.

On Episode 29, Sandy and Pat reveal the winners of the Tour de Walter and the Champs-ElYates Mill, and chat about recent guest Sam Prakel's signing with adidas. Then Pat speaks with former Summer of Miles guest, and Sir Walter Miler Veteran, Stephanie Garcia, about what she's been up to the past year, and the proper way to DM on Instagram. Finally, Pat chats with Connor "Merk" Mercurio and Jimmy S...

In Episode 28, 2018 competitor Charlie Marquardt tells us about running Division 3, Swarthmore magic, Corgis, Riptide Rush, and his dive for sub 4:00. Also - Sandy and Pat discuss their "Top 5 Sir Walter Miler Moments."

Pat stops by the Sports Channel 8 Radio Show to chat Sir Walter, Tour de France, and the Top 5 Running Moments in North Carolina history.

On Episode 27, Sandy and Pat chat with 2018 Sir Walter Miler Elite Athletes Sam Prakel and Jamie Morrissey. Sam discusses running at the University of Oregon, and his recent successful tour of Europe with a few wins in Ireland, including the Morton Mile. Elite Women's Coordinator Jeff Caron joins the Summer of Miles during the chat with Jamie Morrissey, where she discusses training with True Blue...

On Episode 26, Sandy and Pat talk about the 2018 Sir Walter Miler, the latest Tour De Walter Strava Challenges, interview Les Abbott from Raleigh Brewing Company and Robin Pate from the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.

On Episode 25, Sir Walter Miler Men’s Elite Coordinator Stephen Furst joins Sandy and Pat (and Logan) to unveil the initial 2018 Men’s Field!

On Episode 24, Sir Walter Miler Women's Elite Coordinator Jeff Caron joins Pat to unveil the initial 2018 Women's Field!

On Episode 23, Sandy and Pat recap the 2018 Pop Up Miles season and Championship, as well as discuss the start of Sir Walter Miler season. They interview the Pop Up Miles Champions, Sammy George and Henry Dwyer, as well as give out personal awards, and discuss the 2018 USATF 1500 Championships, and how the Sir Walter Alums faired.

On Episode 22, Sandy and Pat recap the busy last week of the 3rd annual Raleigh RunDown Downhill Mile and the inaugural Session at the Speedway. Finally, they run down all the Sir Walter Miler alumni running at the USATF Outdoor Championship this weekend in Des Moines. Those athletes (in no particular order), are: Drew Piazza, Tripp, Hurt, Stephanie Brown, Amanda Eccleston, Johnny Gregorek, Robby...

On Episode 21, Sandy and Pat recap Pop Up Miles Week 2, preview the 2018 Raleigh RunDown and the Session at the Speedway, talk briefly about the postrun polo launch at the Portland Track Festival, and then speak with Runologie's Alex Warren about the Runologie x Sir Walter Miler Goodr Sunglasses, the Keep RLGH Independent Four Miler, and the return of the Boylan Shorts.

On Episode 20, Sandy and Pat recap Week 1 of the 2018 Pop Up Miles season at Cary Academy, and preview week 2 (as well as the Raleigh RunDown). Next is an interview with Portland Track Festival Meet Director, Craig Rice, where they discuss the meets growth over the years, their commitment to their mission, the 2018 event, and the Innovation Project, which spawned the postrun brand. In the final se...

The 2018 Summer of Miles is here! Sandy and Pat talk about the upcoming Pop Up Miles series, the 2018 Raleigh RunDown Downhill Mile, the Session at the Speedway, and more!

The podcast returns with the 2018 Nash UNC Health Care Rocket Mile preview episode. Sandy and Pat discuss the race and what to expect on Sunday, and interview Cam Schultz of HopFly Brewing Co., who has made a Mint Julep Beer for the packet pickup on Derby Day. They also discuss Sir Walter Running's new non-profit status and the 2018 Raleigh RunDown Downhill Mile on June 15, 2018.