Andrew and Vieves look at all the ways amateur runners are used represent grit, determination and a desire for everything from soy milk to Snickers bars. Plus, an Ad Councilor spots a university that is truly doing something differently, and Andrew must reckon with accusations that he got fooled by the internet!

Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show:

Apple Watch - Couch chase

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/gV6e/apple-watch-couch-chase-dont-give-in

OpenAI ChatGPT - This year

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/g7xM/openai-chatgpt-this-year-with-chatgpt-song-by-minnie-riperton

Native Deodorant - Runner’s deodorant

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6I6C/native-runners-deodorant

FanDuel Casino - #1 feeling

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5BpZ/fanduel-the-number-one-feeling-jogging

American Family Insurance - JJ Watt

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ALZd/american-family-insurance-a-runners-dream-featuring-jj-watt

Helix DNA tests - Wolf pack

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/w_Np/helix-nonstop-runner

So, she found out she was part wolf?

ThinkThin protein bar - Hot runner

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7lDK/thinkthin-high-protein-bar-runner

Snickers - Speedwalker and Mr.T

https://youtu.be/OkT_d2OTgv0?si=ErM4uButVdf6vaUn

Guitar Center - Take a chance

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AhCK/guitar-center-jogging-in-the-park

Silk Protein - Jogging

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AhoQ/silk-protein-nutmilk-jogging-and-protein

Colorado Mesa University - Featherstone U.

https://youtu.be/pwOKS-GIISs?si=YsmyrcodFoouVWwE