Amelia Boone, one of the toughest women in obstacle course racing and ultrarunning, talks about how her fiercely competitive nature has fueled her since childhood. (2:22)

The art and the luck of finding someone to run with, with help from our listeners and a few RW staffers. (42:04)

In the Kick, a Boston Marathon bombing survivor will tie the knot with the firefighter who saved her, how running affects your sex life, and dealing with that obnoxious on-the-run mucus. (58:28)

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Episode Credits:

Host: David Willey

Producers: Sylvia Ryerson, Christine Fennessy, Brian Dalek and Claire Trageser

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