Finish Line Moments on KSVY

Jeremy Bauer’s story hits every note, literally and figuratively. A Boise native who grew up carving snow and skating half pipes, Jeremy went on to become a marathoner, musician, and PhD in biomechanics who knows how to blend rhythm and resilience. As a member of the high-energy band Coming Up Threes and a now 10-time Boston Marathon finisher, he’s lived a life powered by movement and meaning. In...

What happens when one of the biggest names in music brings his rhythm to the road? In this episode of Finish Line Moments , host Gretchen Schoenstein dives into the movement that’s redefining what a race can be: Diplo’s Run Club. From the start line energy to the finish line afterparty, it’s where miles meet music and running meets culture. Gretchen sits down with Kaitlin Heck, Chief Marketing Off...

This episode on Finish Line Moments , Gretchen sits down with Makenna Myler, an ASICS-sponsored professional runner, mom of two, and one of the top marathoners in the United States. Her journey is both powerful and deeply relatable. From her first spark on a middle school dirt track, to competing at BYU, to navigating the realities of pregnancy and motherhood while still chasing elite performances...

What does it take to run 160,000 miles, complete 53 Boston Marathons, direct over 1,400 races, and still lace up with joy after triple bypass surgery? For Dave McGillivray, the answer comes down to two mottos he’s lived his life by: “My game, my rules” and “Set goals, not limits.” In this very special episode of Finish Line Moments , host Gretchen sits down with the legendary Boston Marathon Race...

This week on Finish Line Moments , we’re joined by Dan Cruz, a storyteller, marathoner, and communications leader who has been shaping the running world for more than 15 years. From his NorCal roots in Sacramento to becoming the first new hire at Competitor Group, Dan helped transform the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series into a global movement and has spent his career amplifying the stories that make...

This Finish Line Moments takes you inside an inspiring in-studio conversation with Corinne, Executive Director of Girls on the Run North Bay. Her journey has been anything but linear: starting as a Silicon Valley software engineer, moving into corporate life at Wells Fargo, co-founding and leading a successful influencer marketing agency, and ultimately following her true passion: empowering women...

This episode of Finish Line Moments is as high-energy, fast-paced, and charming as our guest himself: Ciarán Lane. Ciarán is an Irish-born soft tissue therapist, runner, lifelong hurler, and the founder of Ascension Performance in San Diego. He’s known for his expertise in Active Release Technique (ART) and biomechanics-based injury rehab but if you’ve ever been in a room with him, you know it’s h...

There’s a special kind of electricity at the start line of a race. You feel it in the shuffle of shoes, the nervous laughter, the deep breaths before the horn blows. At countless races across the country, that energy also has a voice — and chances are, it’s Angela Warren’s. Angela is the emcee who has fired up thousands of runners, from wide-eyed first-timers to world-class elites. But before she...

On the June 10 episode of Finish Line Moments , we sit down with John Smith, CEO of Groundwork Endurance, architect of some of the most iconic events in running, and a leader whose purpose has always been bigger than the finish line. John’s journey started far from San Diego finish lines. He grew up in Florida, stepped out of school without much of a purpose, and went corporate at IBM  wearing a t...

Napa to Sonoma Recap: Proposals, PRs & a Champion’s Repeat In this special episode of Finish Line Moments , we shifted gears from our usual one-on-one format to bring listeners a full recap of one of the most scenic and spirited race weekends in the country: the Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon & Rosé 5K. The episode celebrated the heart and...

In this episode of Finish Line Moments , we sit down with Jerry Lee, CEO and co-founder of Newton Running, to explore what it really means to "cross the finish line" in business, in running, and in life. How to Listen & Learn More KSVY Sonoma 91.3 FM is listener-supported community radio, broadcasting over 450 square miles of Sonoma Wine Country and streaming worldwide at  ksvy.org . Tune in o...