Josh sits down for a conversation with Chris Rose. Chris shares his background in exercise, from trying many sports before landing on skateboarding and running.

He shares how he wasn’t a huge fan of running to start, but how his enjoyment has grown as his consistency did as well.

Chris highlights and shares his appreciation for his family and girlfriend, sharing how integral their support has been in his life and racing.

Chris speaks on his experience doing his first ultramarathon, the 54k at Blazin Summer Sufferfest, and shares how the mentality of, “you get to do this”, helped him podium.

Josh and Chris expand on the fact that exercise is much more enjoyable within a community and highlight the benefit of putting yourself out there and making friends.

To close, Chris expands on the fact that, “it’s all relative”, and tells what that statement means to him while powering towards your goals and learning from the folks around you.

For their run, Chris and Josh ran with Fleet Feet in Coppell, Texas. If you’re looking for a group to run with in DFW, join Fleet Feet Coppell on Tuesday nights, and check out Chris and Josh’s segment here -> https://www.strava.com/segments/37479916

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Josh sits down for a conversation with Billy Bingham.

Josh sits down for a conversation with Mike Higgins. Mike shares his background in athletics and how he has built running into his life for the past 25 years.

He shares how shifting focus and joining the track team led him to run collegiately at Penn State and then continue racing through adulthood. Mike outlines how he chose to train for the Antarctic Ice Marathon from signing up in January 2023 to competing in and winning the race in December of 2023.

As the defending champion of the Antarctic Ice Marathon, Mike shares how he trained for such an endeavor as running 26 miles on the Antarctic ice for 26 miles. He shares how signing up for something monumental gave him something tough to train through to remain motivated and disciplined amidst difficult life changes.

Mike highlights the logistics of running in Antarctica including landing on a strip of ice, the packable infrastructure during the 24-hour-day, and the feeling of seeing the plane leave while you stay on the ice. Mike shares what monumental race he’s looking to conquer next, and showcases how any given race day can provide renewed motivation on the journey.

To close, Mike reiterates the benefit of the community through exercise and how we become accountable for and advocate for one another.

For their run, Mike and Josh ran with Fleet Feet in Coppell, Texas. If you’re looking for a group to run with in DFW, join Fleet Feet Coppell on Tuesday nights, and check out Mike and Josh’s segment here -> https://www.strava.com/segments/37479916

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Josh sits down for a conversation with Will Bruner.

Josh sits down for a conversation with Luke Moraglia. Luke shares how although he had a limited athletic background, he has found his inner-athlete through running.

He shares his initial interest in theatre, continued interest in science, and how he parlayed running to join his now-wife Amanda into multiple half and full marathons. Luke shares how and how not to plan for a marathon and gives tips for those trying to build a routine in exercise.

They reflect on how running is much more manageable as part of a community and reflect on becoming friends at the Endorphins Dallas kickoff. They discuss trail running, and their training in rain, dark, and heat for the now-postponed Blazin Summer Sufferfest.

To close, Luke highlights how important it is to cherish your life and appreciate the moments you are gifted.

For their run, Luke and Josh ran with Fleet Feet in Coppell, Texas. If you’re looking for a group to run with in DFW, join Fleet Feet Coppell on Tuesday nights, and check out Luke and Josh’s segment here -> https://www.strava.com/segments/37479916

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Josh sits down for a conversation with Emma Cone.

Josh sits down for a conversation with Paul Norris.

Josh sits down for a conversation with Logan Bruner. Logan shares his background in athletics from cross country to ultimate frisbee, and how he turned an invitation with a 3-week turnaround in an Olympic Triathlon into a passion for endurance sports.

Logan shares about the clubs he is a part of in Austin: Morning Joe’s, Austin Coffee Run Club, and Sunrise Track Club. Logan shares his experiences from racing in triathlons, his first marathon, and his upcoming BQ attempt at the Tunnel Marathon in Washington.

Logan shares how he has bounced back from his most recent injury and his aim to prevent injuries going forward. He shares how an increased commitment to your craft will lead to continued success and improvement.

They discuss how to find joy in your training despite what your smartwatch or social media might say. Logan shares how positive spins on heat training and fin with friends can spin your workouts from, “I have to do this”, to, “I get to do this.”

For their run, Logan and Josh ran around Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas. If you’re running in Austin, go for a run around Lady Bird Lake and check out Logan and Josh’s segment here -> https://www.strava.com/segments/37321232

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