The Solemates Podcast

In this episode of The Solemates Podcast, hosts Travis Mahoney and Craig Segal sit and chat with NCAA record holder in the 1500m, Liam Murphy of Swoosh TC. The trio discusses everything from Liam's time spent as a prep tearing up the track in New Jersey, to his collegiate years at Villanova and now his new training set-up with the Nike Swoosh TC. 

In this episode of the Soulmates Podcast, hosts Travis Mahoney and Craig Segal welcome Brendan Martin, a three-time Olympic trials qualifier in the marathon. The conversation explores Brendan's journey into running, his experiences at the Olympic Trials, and the challenges of maintaining motivation as a marathon runner. They discuss the impact of age on performance, the importance of community in...

Summary In this episode, Craig Segal and Travis Mahoney discuss their experiences over the summer, focusing on the Monmouth Mile event and its impact on the community and elite athletes. They reflect on the challenges of organizing races, the importance of community participation, and the excitement of introducing youth to athletics. Travis shares his transition to marathon running and his goals f...

In this episode of The Solemates Podcast, we sit down with two of the brightest young stars in high school distance running—Joe Barrett and Ryan Schmitt of Christian Brothers Academy. Competing at an elite level in both track and cross country, these two have made a name for themselves in the high school running scene. Travis and Craig dive into their journey, from how they discovered the sport to...

In this episode of The Soulmates Podcast, hosts Craig Segal and Travis Mahoney discuss the latest happenings in the track and field world, including recent world records, standout performances, and the evolution of collegiate running. They analyze the implications of these performances on upcoming competitions and the dynamics among athletes. The conversation highlights the excitement surrounding...

In this episode of The Solemates Podcast, hosts Craig Segal and Travis Mahoney welcome professional runners Josette and Robby Andrews. The conversation explores their lives as a couple in the competitive running world, discussing their training, racing experiences, and the emotional dynamics of supporting each other. They share insights on overcoming challenges, the importance of consistency, and...

On this week’s episode of The Solemates Podcast, we dive deep into the world of sports nutrition with Zach Barker from Maurten, the revolutionary company changing how endurance athletes fuel their bodies. Maurten burst onto the endurance scene by developing hydrogel-based sports drinks and gels that optimize carbohydrate absorption without causing stomach distress. Used by elite marathoners, cycli...

In this episode of The Solemates Podcast, Travis and Craig are joined by Sean McCafferty, the head coach of Christian Brothers Academy's cross-country team, one of the nation's most storied and successful high school programs. The trio explores the rich history of CBA, the training methodologies that have fueled decades of dominance, and Sean's unique approach to coaching young athletes. Whether y...

In this episode of The Solemates Podcast, hosts Travis Mahoney, a former professional runner turned coach, and Craig Segal, owner of the running specialty shop The Outpost, sit down with Matt Farrell from New Balance for an engaging conversation. The trio dives into the dynamic world of the running shoe industry, exploring the evolution of design and the science behind creating shoes that meet run...

In this episode of The Solemates Podcast, hosts Craig Segal and Travis Mahoney welcome New Jersey’s own distance running sensation, Emma Zawatski. Emma, a standout athlete and local star, shares insights into her journey from the Garden State to competing at the University of Colorado. The trio dives into Emma’s transition to collegiate running, her experiences training at altitude in Boulder, and...

In the inaugural episode of The Solemates Podcast, hosts Travis Mahoney and Craig Segal introduce themselves and share the stories that brought them to this point in their journey. Travis discusses his evolution from a professional runner to becoming a coach, while Craig explains his transition from competitive running to owning The Outpost, a running store in Little Silver, NJ. Together, they ref...