E55: Love at First Stride

This episode of Behind the Bib is all about love and long runs. I’m sitting down in person with two of Huntsville’s favorite running couples to talk about what happens when your relationship includes race mornings, different paces, and a whole lot of sweat. It’s honest, funny, and very real — because running together builds more than miles.

UPCOMING LOCAL RACES

Fleet Feet Race Calendar - use code BEHINDTHEBIB for 20% off your race entry!!! 

• FEB 07: Mardi Gras 5k

• FEB 08: Winter Winds 2/4 mi (Huntsville Track Club)

• FEB 14: Fleet Feet Love to Run 5k & 1 mile (Madison) (Mention)

• FEB 14: Carnival Frolic

• FEB 28: Paper Chase 5k

• MAR 01: Dueling Banjos

• MAR 01: UAH Spring Road Race

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• FleetFeet Races: behindthebib

Running is better when you don’t have to do it alone. In this episode, I’m joined by Ryan Donovan to talk about Fleet Feet's Run Club and why it’s such a powerful (and free!) resource for runners in our community.

We cover what makes the club special — inclusive group runs, training programs, strength sessions, and a welcoming, no-pressure vibe that truly supports runners of all paces and experience levels. Ryan breaks down what a first run looks like, how to stay connected, and how Fleet Feet’s Run Club builds accountability that feels encouraging, not stressful.

If you’ve ever wanted community, consistency, or just people who make showing up easier, this episode is for you. Because running doesn’t have to be solo — and at Fleet Feet’s Run Club, everyone belongs.

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Training Programs - Fleet Feet Sports Huntsville

UPCOMING LOCAL RACES

Fleet Feet Race Calendar - use code BEHINDTHEBIB for 20% off your race entry!!! 

• FEB 07: 2nd Annual Sparkman Indoor Percussion 5k

• FEB 07: Mardi Gras 5k

• FEB 08: Winter Winds 2/4 mi (Huntsville Track Club)

• FEB 14: Fleet Feet Love to Run 5k & 1 mile (Madison) (Mention)

• FEB 14: Carnival Frolic

• FEB 28: Paper Chase 5k

• MAR 01: Dueling Banjos

• MAR 01: UAH Spring Road Race

On this episode of Behind the Bib, I’m hanging out with David Whitehead from Rocket City Runners, one of Huntsville’s most welcoming, no-ego, all-are-welcome run clubs. We talk about how Rocket City Runners grew into the community it is today, what makes their crew feel more like a family than a fitness group, and why showing up matters just as much as how fast you go.

We also dig into their upcoming We Run, We Finish 5K — a race built on the idea that every runner deserves a finish-line moment, whether you’re sprinting, jogging, walking, or doing a little of all three. It’s a celebration of consistency, courage, and community… which, honestly, feels very on-brand for this run club.

If you’ve ever wanted a run club that meets you where you are and cheers like you just won Rocket City Marathon, this one’s for you.

UPCOMING LOCAL RACES

Fleet Feet Race Calendar

Use code BEHINDTHEBIB for 20% off your race entry!!! 

• JAN 24: 2nd Annual Sparkman Indoor Percussion 5k

• JAN 24: Mountain Mist 50k

• FEB 07: Mardi Gras 5k

• FEB 08: Winter Winds 2/4 mi (Huntsville Track Club)

• FEB 14: Fleet Feet Love to Run 5k & 1 mile (Madison) (Mention)

• FEB 14: Carnival Frolic

• FEB 28: Paper Chase 5k

• MAR 01: Dueling Banjos

• MAR 01: UAH Spring Road Race

Rocket City Runners Links: 

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We Run We Finish 5k

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On this episode of Behind the Bib, I’m joined by Jeff and Geri Plain, the organizers behind the Huntsville Pub Run, as they celebrate 10 years of building one of Huntsville’s most welcoming run communities.

We talk about how Pub Run began, the legendary inflatable run, and why this group has never been about pace or performance — it’s about showing up. Walkers, runners, first-timers, back-of-the-packers — everyone has a place here.

This is a conversation about community, consistency, and what real inclusivity looks like when it’s lived, not labeled. So if you’re just getting started on your running journey, or picking back up where you left off, the Huntsville Pub Run should be on your go-to list. 

UPCOMING LOCAL RACES

• JAN 24: 2nd Annual Sparkman Indoor Percussion 5k 

• FEB 08: Winter Winds 2/4 mi (Huntsville Track Club)

• FEB 14: Fleet Feet Love to Run 5k & 1 mile (Madison) 

• FEB 14: Carnival Frolic

Huntsville Pub Run Links:

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Huntsville Pub Run Instagram 

Strava Club

On this episode of Behind the Bib, I kick things off by pulling the curtain back on my big 2026 announcements—including my Over 30 / Under 30 goals and an exciting collaboration with Fleet Feet Huntsville coming next year.

Then I sit down with Doc Porter of Functional Chiropractic for a grounded, runner-focused conversation about recovery, mobility, and how to keep showing up when your body starts asking questions.

I wrap it up by previewing a Valentine’s episode with three Huntsville running couples—three stories, one shared love of the run.

Big goals, real conversations, and miles that matter.

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On this episode of Behind the Bib, I sit down with Jerry Clifton to talk about one of Alabama’s most wonderfully unhinged traditions: the Crazies Trifecta — three half marathons in three days across three DeKalb County towns. No frills, no fuss, just grit, community, and questionable decision-making.

We also weave in the Rainsville Freedom Run, a small-town race that shows how big heart, strong traditions, and local pride make running feel like family.

Along the way you’ll hear how it was Pam’s idea, why Laura’s snack wagon deserves its own medal, and why these races are about way more than miles.

If you love grassroots running, shared suffering, and stories that feel like home — this one’s for you.

Registration Opens January 1: Register for The Crazies Trifecta

UPCOMING LOCAL RACES

• DEC 20: ⁠Rudolph Run 5k⁠

• DEC 31: ⁠Run into 2026 ⁠

• JAN 01: 1/2/4 mile New Yrs Day Runs 

• JAN 24: 2nd Annual Sparkman Indoor Percussion 5k 

• FEB 08: Winter Winds 2/4 mi (Huntsville Track Club)

• FEB 14: Fleet Feet Love to Run 5k & 1 mile (Madison) 

• FEB 14: Carnival Frolic

Also, if you’re listening and you have an upcoming race you’d like mentioned on the podcast, shoot me a dm or email me at [email protected]!

2025 Year-End Recap: What This Year Taught Me About Running (and Us)

This week on Behind the Bib, I’m closing out 2025 with a reflection — not a highlight reel or a stats dump, but an honest look at the stories that mattered most this year.

We talk about why hometown races, real conversations, and showing up imperfectly resonated more than performance ever could. From the episodes you returned to, to the quiet moments that built trust, this year reinforced one thing: Behind the Bib isn't about running better - it's about feeling better about running.

If 2025 stretched you, humbled you, or reminded you to meet yourself where you are, this episode is for you.

E48: Running Up that Hillary at Every Woman’s Marathon

On this marathon-length episode of Behind the Bib — yes, we’re going a full 1 hour and 21 minutes — I’m joined by Hillary Burgess, the runner behind Running Up That Hillary, to talk about the strategy that finally moved the needle for her: intentional run/walk intervals.

Then we get into the real talk from the Every Woman’s Marathon in Scottsdale — the energy, the surprises, the moments that hit, and the ones that took the wind out of us. It wasn’t a simple day, but it was a meaningful one, and we get into all of it.

So, buckle up, settle in and do something mindless while you listen to the T - all hour and 20 minutes of it!

Running Up that Hillary 

Today in Running History

UPCOMING LOCAL RACES

• DEC 12: ⁠Run Run Rudolph⁠

• DEC 13: ⁠Rocket City Marathon weekend⁠!!! 

• DEC 13: ⁠Elkmont Holiday Hustle⁠

• DEC 13: Oh, What Fun It Is To Run

• DEC 20: ⁠Rudolph Run 5k⁠

• DEC 31: ⁠ Run into 2026 ⁠

Also, if you’re listening and you have an upcoming race you’d like mentioned on the podcast, shoot me a dm or email me at [email protected]!

EPISODE 47: PARKRUN, ROCKET CITY RUNNERS, KRAMPUS & AMY GOEN-THE-MILES 

We kick things off with parkrun, where the community always shows up, then roll into the Rocket City Runners collaboration with Hibbett Sports—group miles, fresh gear, good energy. We wrap the local recap with the Krampus Run: costumes, chaos, laughs, and just enough mischief to make it memorable.

Then I sit down with Amy Goen-the-Miles, fresh off her 100-mile race, to talk mental battles, physical breaking points, and what it really takes to keep going when quitting feels easier. It’s honest, gritty, and wildly motivating.

We close with upcoming races and fun runs, so you know exactly where to show up next.

Whether you’re here for the jogs, the jingle runs, or the triple-digit dreams — you belong here.

Beginner Runner Training that Amy loves: NONE TO RUN

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UPCOMING LOCAL RACES

• DEC 12: ⁠Run Run Rudolph⁠

• DEC 13: ⁠Rocket City Marathon weekend⁠!!! 

• DEC 13: ⁠Elkmont Holiday Hustle⁠

• DEC 13: Oh, What Fun It Is To Run

• DEC 20: ⁠Rudolph Run 5k⁠

• DEC 31: ⁠Run into 2026 ⁠

• JAN 01: 1/2/4 mile New Yrs Day Runs 

• JAN 01: The Millennium Run

• JAN 24: 2nd Annual Sparkman Indoor Percussion 5k 

• FEB 08: Winter Winds 2/4 mi (Huntsville Track Club)

• FEB 14: Fleet Feet Love to Run 5k & 1 mile (Madison) 

• FEB 14: Carnival Frolic

Also, if you’re listening and you have an upcoming race you’d like mentioned on the podcast, shoot me a dm or email me at [email protected]!

Episode 47: The F-Word We Don’t Talk About Enough

This week on Behind the Bib, we’re getting real about the one thing every runner, creator, and human on this spinning rock deals with: failure. And not the glamorous, “I learned so much” kind we tie up with a bow on Instagram — I’m talking the messy, spiraling, four-fails-in-four-days variety that leaves you questioning everything from your packing skills to whether you deserve to host a running podcast.

Instead of hiding under a metaphorical weighted blanket, I decided to turn the mic toward the truth: what failure actually teaches us, why we’re kinder to literally everyone but ourselves, and how to reset our brains when they start building cozy little homes out of imposter syndrome.

If you’ve ever spiraled over a mistake, felt “less than” on social media, or wondered if you’re cut out for the thing you love — this one’s for you. Because the only true failure is failing to try.

And you, my friend, were MADE to do hard things.

UPCOMING LOCAL RACES

• NOV 30: ⁠Ditto Landing 10k⁠ 
• DEC 01: ⁠Galaxy of Lights 5k/3k⁠
• DEC 06: ⁠Running for Africa 5k⁠ (Decatur) 
• DEC 06: ⁠Krampus ⁠
• DEC 07: ⁠Huntsville Football Club 5k/10k⁠
• DEC 12: ⁠Run Run Rudolph⁠
• DEC 13: ⁠Rocket City Marathon weekend⁠
• DEC 13: ⁠Elkmont Holiday Hustle⁠
• DEC 20: ⁠Rudolph Run 5k⁠
• DEC 31: ⁠Run into 2026 ⁠

Do you have an upcoming race you’d like mentioned on the podcast?

Shoot me a dm or email me at [email protected]!