Tough Runs Don't Last

Michelle & Graham are back after a month-long hiatus, but they give their listeners insight on what they've been up to as of late. They both ran the SoMa 1-mile race in downtown Little Rock and the Arkansas 2-miler in Benton earlier this month. Michelle moved and has a major announcement regarding her running days. Also, your hosts will be leaving for Europe in early July, and Graham may r...

While Michelle has spent the last couple of weeks preparing to move, Graham spent his Saturday at the Hometown half marathon in North Little Rock, Arkansas. By the way, he does show off his license plate medal on this episode. Graham paced the 2-hour group on Saturday, and although he had a solid performance, he did feel the effects of the rising temperatures for the rest of the day. This week, Mi...

Graham briefly recaps his half marathon from last weekend, then gives a rundown (pun intended) of what all he has coming up, which is four-consecutive weekend races, starting on Saturday at the River Trail 15K in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Michelle will participate in the last two of those upcoming races: the SoMa 1-mile race and the Benton 2-miler. Both Michelle and Graham are finished with sch...

Graham gets PRs in back-to-back weekends at the Frisco Railroad Run and the Toad Suck 10K. Graham did the marathon race at Frisco in Willard, Missouri, last weekend; then, he followed that up with his 10K on Saturday in Conway, Arkansas. In Willard, he came across ice cold water and king snakes; yes, plural. At Toad Suck, Graham ran in the trendy new Adidas adizero shoe. Here what he thinks about...

Michelle and Graham preview (sort of) Monday's Boston Marathon and say what they think regarding runners that qualify to run the prestigious race, and those that receive a bib via a charity organization. Yes, it's a hot topic. Graham also gives a recap of last weekend's Hogeye Marathon races, and what his experience was like as a 5-hour pacer for the marathon race last Saturday, and wh...

Michelle and Graham update the world on what's new in their world. Graham gets a 10K PR at the Capital City Classic in Little Rock last weekend before pacing the Fort Smith half marathon the following day. Your hosts also touch up on how their Spring Fling 5K went last month, and discuss how runners can be very tribal when it comes to what type of races and running activities they choose to pa...

Graham took part in a unique run on Sunday to honor our nation's heroes, and on Saturday, he and Michelle took part in the Chase Race 2-Mile run in Conway. Banana Ball was squeezed in between all that, and Michelle and Graham become Loco Beach Coconut fans in the process!

On this episode, Graham and Michelle take a deep dive into the 2026 Little Rock Marathon weekend. Graham ran both races over the weekend, so he tells you how things went from his perspective. On Saturday, he strolled his way to a third-place finish in his age group at the 10K, and on Sunday, he paced the 5-hour group for the marathon. People travel from all over the world for the Little Rock Marat...

Your hosts make their return to the studio (Graham's living room) to discuss what they've been up to since Episode 55 (the last episode). Find out what's new in Michelle's life, what races Graham has run and plans to run soon. Lastly, M & G give their thoughts on The Great World Race. Also, Graham cusses in this episode. Listener discretion advised!

Michelle and Graham recap their 2025 year in running, discuss their goals for 2026, and Michelle finds out she's a big fan of The Boys!

Michelle and Graham recap their race day experience at the Ugly Sweater 5K on Saturday in Little Rock, Arkansas. Graham also does a quick recap of the half marathon he ran on December 13. Michelle is fostering an awesome dog named Draco, who is up for adoption at the Bryant Animal Shelter. Lastly, one of your hosts signed up for the 2026 Arkansas Grand Prix race series. Can you guess which one? Al...

Graham details his experience at Saturday's 3 Bridges Marathon in Little Rock, and explains why it might've been his toughest marathon race since his first one in 2011. He also recalls the last two years of the Arkansas Grand Prix and says what's next for him in 2026, which includes three spring marathons. Meanwhile, Michelle laughs hysterically at something involving Ferpa, and even i...

Michelle and Graham took part in the annual Spa Running Festival in Hot Springs, Arkansas, on Saturday. See how their 10K went, and hear their thoughts on the Spa Running Festival overall. Graham does a brief recap of his last two half marathons, then a quick preview of the White River half marathon he'll be running next weekend in Cotter, Arkansas. Lastly, your hosts close the show with their...

Graham and Michelle took part in the Arkansas 20K in Benton on Saturday, but in very different roles. Graham has a busy running schedule between now and December 6. Your two hosts talk a little about their goals next year, but with Halloween being on Friday, M&G discuss the Ed Gein series on Netflix (and similar shows), and Graham explains why he likes Halloween II while simultaneously admitti...

Michelle gets her calf surgerated on and limps her way around Booneville while Graham ran the Bearcat Half Marathon on Saturday. After his easy sub-2-hour half on Saturday in Logan County, Graham came home to pace the Spooky Sprint Half Marathon in North Little Rock on Sunday. Learn more about that, Graham's bowel movements, and what your hosts have to say about the World Marathon Majors on th...

Michelle and Graham recap their runs from the Stampede 10K in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and the Great 5K Pumpkin Run in their hometown (Lonoke, Arkansas). Did they surpass their goal times? Michelle gets ready to have surgery on her calf while Graham gears up for a very busy running schedule. Also, tree bushes. What are they and are they worth keeping? Graham explains which ones serve a purpose and wh...

Michelle and Graham are back to preview their upcoming 10K race in Fort Smith, Arkansas, next weekend. Graham explains why he is cursed by the 10K race distance and what he and Michelle can expect on the Stampede course next Saturday. Michelle and Graham go to their hometown the following weekend (in two weeks) to run The Great 5K Pumpkin Run in Lonoke. It's the start of what will be a very bu...

Graham recaps the hardest race he's ever participated in, the Scorchin' Squirrel 20-mile trail run in Little Rock, Arkansas. He gives kudos to his running vest, and the trail race volunteers for allowing him and his brother Ben to finish strong ... well, finish. Graham calls Michelle after his last two long runs, the most recent of which was a smidge scary. Lastly, Michelle and Graham disc...

WE'RE BACK!!! After a 5-week hiatus, your fav running podcast hosts return with a recap of the Watermelon 5K in Hope, Arkansas. Are the watermelons that good? Graham finishes with school (for now) as Michelle preps for her third year of law school. Graham plans to return to training full-time, but still needs to order a water vest for his upcoming 20-mile trail run next Saturday, which is the...

Michelle and Graham discuss all things current in their lives. With Graham back in school for another month, he explains how he plans to find the time to squeeze runs into his busy schedule. Michelle teases her attempt at a half marathon without training. Check the vlog to see how that went. She also has a unique way of watering (or milking) the maters in her garden. Your hosts briefly discuss ult...

Graham and Michelle ran a 1-mile race in the SoMa (South Main Street) area of Little Rock on Friday night. Listen to their recap of the race itself and their experience with it, watching the elites run, and some of the funny things people will post to their Strava activities. Stay tuned for next week's vlog, where Michelle attempts a half marathon with no training. It'll appear on this You...

Michelle and Graham discuss their performance at the Arkansas Runner 2-Mile race in Benton, Arkansas yesterday (Saturday, June 14, 2025), score the Italian ice they had afterwards, and even discuss what goes through their heads during a live race.

Michelle and Graham take a weekend trip to Memphis to eat the best BBQ, chicken, and run a half marathon at Shelby Farms. Well, Graham ran it in his usual pacing time slot for Beast Pacing, while Michelle vlogged the highlights from the weekend. The weather and temperature were perfect this (Sunday) morning. Graham got to run by a herd of Bison, pace some younger runners that wanted to conquer a h...

Graham gets a bit of a break before his next race, which is a trail race in Perryville, Arkansas, next Saturday. It's the Catsmacker (or Kittysmacker), and it'll be his second-ever trail race. After that, Graham's next three races will be pacing gigs, all of which will be the Hometown half marathon, the first of which will be in Memphis on June 1. Michelle and Graham will both be makin...

Michelle & Graham start the show by discussing the 2025 Boston Marathon race they somehow forgot to talk about on the last episode; then, Graham recaps his double-pacing gig last weekend in Fayetteville and Little Rock. Lastly, he and Michelle talk about their experience at the Wildcat Extra Mile race in Searcy yesterday morning.