Tough Runs Don't Last

Graham can hardly get a word in on this episode, as Michelle talks his ear off (blatant sarcasm), but he is able to speak long enough to recap his experience with the Hogeye marathon weekend races last week. Graham got a PR in the half and finished first in his age group at Sunday's 10K, even though his trophy left with someone else. Graham also discusses his upcoming pacing gigs next weekend....

Michelle and Graham discuss what's next on their running schedules and inform the audience about one of the more unique running series in Arkansas: The Natural State Running Series.

On this 2-part episode, Graham talks about his back-to-back pacing weekend in northwest Arkansas, which included the Time to Paddy half marathon in Fayetteville on Saturday; then, the Fort Smith half marathon on Sunday.

Michelle and Graham recap the 2025 Spring Fling 5K in Cabot, Arkansas. One of your hosts likes hills and the other doesn't. They'll also discuss the next Grand Prix race the two of them will be doing, and Graham's weekend of pacing next weekend in northwest Arkansas. All that and then some on this episode of the Tough Runs Don't Last podcast, presented by Rhino Races! WARNING: EXPL...

Graham summarizes his experience running the 2025 Little Rock marathon, his first time running it as a pacer (his seventh LR marathon overall); then, Michelle and Graham recap their running of the Chase Race 2-mile in Conway, Arkansas, on Saturday.

Graham capped last week's Valentine's Day 5K in Russellville with a personal record (PR) in the Run the Line half marathon on Sunday morning in Texarkana. This is Graham's 37th official half marathon and the fifth time he's participated in the Run the Line half in Texarkana. Graham explains why he loves this race, the medals, and why it's always wet every year he's done it....

Graham starts the 2025 Grand Prix season with a busy schedule, pacing the Time Travel half marathon the day before the One Hour Track Run in Russellville, Arkansas. Graham ran with the 8:20/mile and under group during the track run. Did he hold his own against the elite runners there? He also got a PR at the River Trail 15K in North Little Rock on Saturday, besting last year's time by six minu...

Graham and Michelle are back (to school, too) for another episode about running and life. They discuss treadmill running vs. outdoor running, and Graham gives us a preview of next weekend's events. He'll pace the Time Travel half marathon in North Little Rock, Arkansas, on Saturday; then, he'll travel to Russellville on Sunday for the One Hour Track Run, which is the first Grand Prix r...

With some time off till his next weekend of racing and pacing, Graham reflects on the coldest race he's ever done (as a pacer), and why it only took him a few minutes to decide to do it again in 2025. Graham will also compete in the 2025 Arkansas Grand Prix race series, starting with the 1-hour track run, the day after his breezy Time Travel half marathon pacing gig in North Little Rock at the end...

On this week's show, Graham and Michelle discuss what they've been up to lately (spoiler: not a lot), and talk about their experiences during the holidays, including running and (mostly) life/family stuff. They also do a quick review of the movie Boy Kills World, give a shout out to the Arkansas Razorbacks for winning the Liberty Bowl, and Graham officially signs up for the 2025 Grand Prix after s...

On the 2024 Christmas episode (by default), Graham recaps his first Grand Prix season, earning second place in his age group and becoming one of four Cabot Cruisers to finish with an Iron season. Michelle gets to relax after a long year of law school and work, and is still recovering from surgery. Speaking of surgery, your hosts' dogs happened to have the same type of surgery since our last episod...

Graham capped his 2024 Grand Prix season with the 3 Bridges Marathon in Little Rock, Arkansas, solidifying his Iron Runner status in the process. He attempted a sub-4 marathon time, but his stomach had other ideas. He and Michelle celebrated with Hobby Lobby, Wright's BBQ, and Christmas lights at the state capital. Graham tells the audience what's next for him, as far as his running goals are conc...

Michelle and Graham are back after a two-week layoff. While Michelle works to finish another semester of law school, Graham looks to finish 2024 strong with a goal of running a sub 4-hour marathon next weekend in Little Rock at the Jacob Wells 3 Bridges Marathon. Graham also ran Cabot's local Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, and he's already increased his pacing schedule for 2025. Go figure. H...

Graham has been busy over the last couple of weeks. He recaps his first trail race experience at the Back 40 Trail Race in Bella Vista, Arkansas. He also updates us on how the Rhino Ultra is going, since his deadline for completion is next week, and recaps his experience at the Spa 10K race yesterday in downtown Hot Springs, Arkansas. It was the 19th race (out of 20) in the 2024 Grand Prix race se...

Graham paced the City of Colleges half marathon in Conway, Arkansas, on Saturday. On paper, it was the best pace job he's ever done, but he'll explain why he feels he let some runners in his pace group down. While Michelle stays busy with law school, Graham continues to take part in the Rhino Ultra and prepares for his first trail race, which is Saturday in Bella Vista, Arkansas. He also shows off...

Graham and Michelle dress up for this Halloween episode of the TRDL podcast! Graham recaps his experience pacing the Spooky Sprint half marathon last weekend in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He followed that race with the Arkansas 20K in Benton yesterday (Saturday), and according to him, it was his best performance to date, as far as racing goes. Graham also tells us what's left on the calendar for him...

With the 2024 Chicago Marathon happening today, Graham talks about his experience running the same race in 2021. He also lets everyone know how the Rhino Ultra is going and talks about the Spooky Sprint half marathon he'll be pacing next weekend in Fayetteville, Arkansas, as well the next Grand Prix race he has at the end of the month. Lastly, Michelle lets the listeners know who's winning the fan...

Michelle and Graham are back to recap their hometown race from last week. Michelle ran another 5K on Saturday. How'd she do? Is that Saturn or a UFO on her Children's Hospital 5K medal (it's Saturn)? How's the Rhino Ultra going for Graham? Michelle forces Graham to tell his horror story when attempting a Rhino Ultra run two weeks ago. Thankfully for him, a porta potty was sent (quite possibly from...

On this week's episode, Graham recaps his experience running the Stampede 10K in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Michelle and Graham both will take on the Great 5K Pumpkin Run in Lonoke next Saturday. Is Michelle prepared? Also, how's the Rhino Ultra going for Graham? Lastly, can Michelle and Graham remain undefeated in their fantasy football league???

On this week's episode, Graham lets us know how the Rhino Ultra is going. He started his first of 10 half marathons (within 10 weeks' time) earlier this week. Michelle reads more than she does anything else these days, as law school tests her mental health and well-being. Graham gears up for his 10K race in Fort Smith next weekend, and both Graham and Michelle wrap up September by taking p...

No races this weekend for Graham or Michelle, but we do check in on how their fantasy football teams are doing. Also, Michelle lets us know how her bread competition went at the local county fair. And Graham decides if he wants to go for a run or just keep watching football all day.

Graham runs his 15th Arkansas Grand Prix race of the season on Saturday in North Little Rock, and does well for not being in tip-top shape. Michelle gets a migraine, but it doesn't stop her from baking bread for the local (or far far away) county fair competition. Plus, Graham and Michelle had their fantasy football draft today. Listen to figure out how it went and what their team's names...

Michelle played volleyball yesterday and gave her horse (Midnight) a bath Sunday morning, but has yet to get back on the bike. Graham got back to his training runs + did some mowing this week, but Thursdays have been challenging to run as of late. The ARK 5K is six days away. How does Graham feel going into it? Also, Ichabod likes her bed. Yes, Ichabod is a girl. All that and more on this week&#39...

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Graham and Michelle talk all about the last week of the 2024 Olympic Games, including the United States' dominance in the track & field events. They also discuss the Olympic records that were set in both the men's and women's marathon races, despite the grueling course. Graham ran the 14th race of the Arkansas Grand Prix series on Saturday in Hope. How did he do? All that and more...