Tough Runs Don't Last

Graham and Michelle are back after taking a few weeks off. They continue to discuss all things running and life, plus the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris! Graham talks about how to handle running/training in the heat this time of year, while Michelle is podcasting hurt (back problems). Graham will run his 14th race in the Arkansas Grand Prix series next weekend. He'll travel to Hope to run the ann...

On this week's show, Graham recaps his experience at the Brent Morrison Memorial No Runners Forgotten 8K in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Michelle gets back into her exercise routine despite not having the healthiest of weeks. Graham's cat Ichabod makes an appearance, and your hosts make their Little Rock Marathon theme predictions. All that and more on this week's episode of the Tough Runs Do...

On this post-Independence Day episode, Graham and Michelle continue to talk all things life, with some running in between. Graham gets his butt kicked by the heat on July 4th, but finishes his training week strong. Michelle didn't have the same kind of active week, but did help Graham install his new TV. Kudos, Michelle! Graham previews his next Grand Prix race, which will be Saturday in Barli...

On this week's show, Graham gets heckled by some local tweens during one of his training runs. Michelle rides her bike four-ish days in a row and makes bread that you can't make a traditional sandwich with. Will Graham get to mow today (possible inclement weather)? And your fav duo discusses weird & awesome cult classic movies, including The Crow and the remake of it, coming out later...

Graham goes it alone for this week's show (sorry for the lengthy break). He recaps his last race, the Benton 2-Miler, and explains why he's pleased with the outcome of that race, as opposed to the Andy Buschmann 4-Mile Classic earlier this month. Graham stays consistent with his training, and even counts yard work as a training day, and he explains why that's a good alternative in toda...

On this week's show, Graham recaps his experience with the Andy Buschmann 4-Mile Classic in downtown Batesville, Arkansas. He'll explain why he loved the race and medal, and why he was OK getting humbled out there Saturday morning. Michelle has gone from crazy cat lady to the gal that makes bread now. She also lets the audience know which host caught the most fish during their fishing trip...

On this week's show, Michelle and Graham discuss running, stationary cycling & much more. After a busy and stressful couple of weeks, Graham gets back on track with his training schedule in preparation for his upcoming Grand Prix race. Michelle stays indoors but gets her sweat on via her stationary bike. Graham dreams he moved to Germany. Michelle gives Graham a poor score when it comes to...

Michelle and Graham are back after taking Mother's Day weekend off, and Graham recaps his Hometown Half Marathon pacing experience in Fayetteville, Arkansas last weekend. Graham admits to slacking on his training runs, but has made up for it (in his mind) by keeping the yards he mows freshly cut. Michelle also likes to admire her freshly-cut lawn, as long as she doesn't have to be the one...

On this week's show, Graham and Michelle recap the MacArthur Park 5K race they did in Little Rock on Friday. In that race, there was humidity, pizza, beer, hills & more! Graham then previews the race he'll be pacing next weekend in Fayetteville, Arkansas; then, your hosts close the show by talking about their current workout routines and future races! Guest appearance by Michelle's...

On this week's show, Graham recaps his experience running the Hogeye half marathon and 10K in Springdale, Arkansas last weekend. He and Michelle also preview their upcoming 5K race Friday night at MacArthur Park in Little Rock. Graham talks about his weight training recommendations as he deals with a sore ankle, and your two hosts discuss whether or not pooping yourself during a marathon is wo...

On this week's show, Graham gives a recap of his 31st official half marathon on Sunday morning in North Little Rock. After he and Michelle marvel over the awesome spinner medal (from the Hometown Half Marathon), the two hosts preview tomorrow morning's Boston Marathon. Lastly, Graham ends the show with the worst race experience he's ever had. This isn't for those that are easily sq...

On this week's show, Graham and Michelle recap their experience at the Wildcat Extra Mile 1-mile race in Searcy, Arkansas on Saturday. After Graham talks about his ridiculously large but delicious pancakes he had for his post-race breakfast, he informs the listeners about the World Marathon Majors, including the Boston Marathon that takes place next Monday, April 15.

On this week's episode, Graham recaps the return of the Capital City Classic 10K in downtown Little Rock, where he got a PR! He and Michelle then preview their 1-mile race next weekend in Searcy, Arkansas, and close the show by having an open discussion about virtual races.

In this episode, Graham talks about his newly found love for pacing races and why he plans to do many more in the future. In the second half of the show, Graham and Michelle take a deep dive into the history making 2024 Barkley Marathons, and even discuss the history of the unique ultramarathon race itself.

In the debut episode of Tough Runs Don't Last, your hosts, Graham and Michelle, talk a little about themselves and dive into the March races they've done so far. Known for their massive and unique-themed medals, the Little Rock Marathon never disappoints. Michelle ran the half marathon while Graham ran the marathon. The two of them recap their experience running Little Rock and show off th...