In this episode, we sit down with four of the top finishers from the 48th HAP CareSource Crim Festival of Races to hear their stories from the return of the elite field. Anne-Marie Blaney, Nathan Martin, Andrew Bowman, and Drew Kolodge share their paths into professional running, what it felt like to compete in Flint’s challenging 10-mile course, and how they balance racing with work, coaching, and family. From training philosophies and mileage strategies to post-race reflections and even favorite guilty-pleasure foods, the athletes give an inside look at what it takes to perform at an elite level in one of Michigan’s most celebrated races.