Izaiah Steury grew up as a 5 year old shepherd in Ethiopia and then bounced around orphanages there before coming to Indiana. He is now one of the fastest distance runners in the nation. How did all of this happen? What a story!

Izaiah Steury. Distance Runner sensation: From Ethiopia to Indiana

Brad Peterson and Neeka DeGraw co host this podcast about sports/fitness, music, and mental health. They interview musicians, coaches/athletes/runners, and also anyone that has had an interesting story and has come back stronger than ever. They especially explore the importance of mental health and the role that it plays. Oftentimes exercise and music are the best medicines.

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Coach Barker talks training for distance runners and also how to build a strong team culture that led to a national championship.

Jeff Barker, Head coach at St. Francis University in Illinois.

Brad talks to Derek Leininger about him starting Indiana Runner and his coaching and his admin and his writing a book. Also Derek gives all time lists of his favorite singers and runners.

Derek Leininger author of the book “Enduring Wisdom”

2020 Olympic Trials marathoner Matt Blume

Matt Blume Olympic Trials marathoner in 2020

Justin Furstenfeld and his band Blue October have been consistently putting out hits on the charts for more than 15 years. Justin visits mainly with Neeka DeGraw about addiction and loss and mental health. He also sings the powerful song Fear live at the end of the interview as a dedication to Neeka and what she and her family are going through.

Justin Furstenfeld: Blue October lead singer

Anna Rohrer ran 9:55 for 3200 and 16:00 for 5k in high school. She went on to numerous all American races at Notre Dame and is now about to turn pro. We talk to her and her high school coach, Coach Kov, about how she became the best.

Izaiah Steury. Distance Runner sensation: From Ethiopia to Indiana

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