Kara Goucher joins the show to talk about dealing with the worst injury she’s ever suffered, the highs and the still-very-emotional lows of her career, learning how to focus on what’s really important, and what it’s like to be in love with running. (2:14)

Shoes and gear editor Jeff Dengate answers and decodes our listeners most pressing running shoe questions. (36:05)

In the Kick, the most notable running mullet in the NCAAs, a new twist on the running-wedding connection, and more animals interrupting races. (1:02:32)

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Episode Credits

Host: Brian Dalek

Producers: Sylvia Ryerson, Christine Fennessy and Brian Dalek.

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