A quick 15 minute episode highlighting all the fun opportunities for runners and spectators at the upcoming Louisiana Marathon.

If you’re looking for some new-year inspiration, meet Eli Todaro. A member of the COVID Class of 2020, Eli spent much of his time online gaming — and he was good enough to make money doing it. But he was also 30 pounds heavier than he is today, and his parents challenged him to make a change. What followed was a powerful transformation. This is Eli’s story — and how he became who he is today.

When the boys from Baton Rouge - Garret and Michael take a road trip to Washington, DC - in Garret’s shiny new Toyota truck - with a Coca Cola license plate...it set a hugely successful political career in motion. Graves talks about the community, career and his future in politics.

Peyton appeared on American Idol making it to Hollywood Week. He shared the stage with Kelly Clarkson.

Meet Peyton Mc Mahon

His music reflects his life, his emotions, and his journey. And, as it turns out, he’s also a serious runner — a two-time Boston Marathon qualifier

In a “It Runs Deep”/“Alligator Shoes”  crossover podcast we have look at both the deep and light side of EBR District Attorney, Hillar Moore.  

Hillar  grew up in a mixed-race neighborhood, might’ve had a little too much fun his freshman year, loved the 25-cent beers at the Brass Rail, and joined the LSU Rugby team just because it looked “fun.” Maybe it’s all those experiences that shaped the empathetically tough District Attorney he’s been for East Baton Rouge Parish these last sixteen years. 

Today he’s among the most respected public servants in the state. 

Most It Runs Deep podcasts have focused on the deeper side of runners and walkers — the part people don’t always see, and how moving their feet helps them move through life. But this one’s a little different. Today, I’m sitting down with someone who’s already had an incredible run — as an athlete, a coach, and a person. 

Coach Pete Boudreaux has made a lasting impact on thousands of lives. 

And now, as he and I both find ourselves in new seasons, we’re talking about how to keep showing up, keep adapting, and keep finding joy as the miles — and the years — keep rolling on.

Dr. Terry Ellis spent decades guiding others as a beloved Baptist minister—until life’s challenges led him into an addiction that nearly cost him everything. Now years in recovery, he’s using his story to help others…and finding strength and resilience in the miles of a marathon.

Joey Lee is an ultra-creative professional and accomplished triathlete! We first met when he walked into Dream Silk Screens to register for a race…and drop a hint for a job. That was 1993! From there, he soared in the advertising world, landing at a top Jackson, MS agency—where he also met his future wife, Allison. Just a few years into their marriage, Allison was diagnosed with malignant melanoma. For two years, the couple traveled the country seeking the best treatments, but heartbreakingly, Allison passed away. How do you cope and move on when you are so young and newly wed? Will you ever find love again? How did running help him work through his grief?

Walker Higgins is one of the toughest endurance athletes on the planet—finishing grueling races like the 135-mile Badwater through Death Valley and the legendary 153 Miles Spartathlon in Greece. But his path wasn’t always paved with finish lines. As early as high school Walker found himself battling addiction. At 16 he hit rock bottom with an accidental LSD overdose. That he began the climb back—not just to sobriety, but to building a life of purpose and discipline. Today, he’s not only a world-class ultramarathoner, but also a successful entrepreneur and an example of what true endurance is about!

Gene Todaro—a man who grew up in the rhythm of the restaurant world, following his family’s footsteps into Marcello’s Italian and eventually opening his own spots in Baton Rouge then the heart of New Orleans' vibrant food scene. But with the late nights and hard living came a cost. Now, Gene's story has taken a sharp turn. He’s transformed his lifestyle and his mindset—one healthy step at a time. This is a story of reinvention, resilience, and finding balance after burnout.