TJ Dailey is the Founder of the Meshingomesia (Mesh-In-Go-Mish-Uh) Track Club. During this episode, we covered as much of TJ's story as we could in 90 minutes. There's so much that he and the members of MTC have accomplished - and they aren't slowing down.
Some topics we cover in this episode sponsored by Athlete Bouquets are:
TJ's love of running shoes - how he hasn’t worn the same pair of shoes back to back for ten years
The correct pronunciation of Meshingomesia Track Club
All about MTC - how it came to be, events they host - The FULL MO the weekend after Memorial Day Weekend and Prairie on Fire the weekend after Labor Day Weekend
How TJ got into the sport of running when he was young
His first marathon in Seattle in 2007 and how he ended up working towards enjoying everything running has to offer
Problems with food and eating like an addict
How TJ (unexpectedly) loves the treadmill
Running with his brothers, Todd and Trent
The journey from marathon to ultramarathon
MTC Member, Cameron Balser’s, run around the perimeter of the United States - how he met Cameron and how this crazy run came to fruition
ULTRA: A Team Sport documentary - premiere is 8/23 get tickets here
How running fits into his life with a career, wife and three kids
His 10-year-old daughter, Kaelynn’s, 700+ day running streak
Cheering for Indy native, and now 1500 meter Olympic World Champion, Cole Hocker
Running a Ragnar relay - TJ’s experience and advice
His mom and her battle with MSA (Multiple system atrophy)
Running every street in Carmel and Westfield