Tasfia Azim is my latest guest. I caught up with the PH.D student last week just after an early morning run in Houston. We get into how training has been for this Boston, dealing with imposter syndrome, and why the race in Boston may not be the most exciting part of her day. Enjoy getting to know Tasfia.

This is part one of my conversation with Robin. In the second half of this episode, we discussed the track trials, but I also wanted people to get know Robin's running story as well. I learn that Robin played a little bit of rugby in college, how the pandemic changed running for her a bit, and how she became a student of the sport. Enjoy getting to know Robin.

Alanna Dwight is the latest guest on the pod. We spent some time discussing what she calls her injury saga and how it helped her slow down a bit, hobbies that came from the saga, and of course her dog Leroy gets a mention.

Laura spent some time talking the week of the Chicago Marathon. We talked about how having a run community helped her deal with injury during training, balancing life and fitness, and of course, the Chicago Marathon.

Karen and I talked just before the Chicago marathon. Our conversation includes what community means, her goals for the race, and how she manages to fit it all in as a busy person. Enjoy getting to know Karen.

Gloria Romero is the probably one of the most positive and passionate runners that I know. I am not sure that I know anyone who loves their hobby more. You will definitely hear that passion coming through in this episode. Enjoy getting to know Gloria.

Running is just one of Tony’s many interests, also he also rock climbs, bikes, and loves trying new places to eat. We talk about those interests, why he avoided the running community for a bit, and future goals for him. Enjoy getting know Tony Gao.

Celia is the founder of local running group , Midway Mile Chasers. We talk about why she started the running group, the group interaction that kept her running, and making a big career change. You’ll enjoy the conversation and feel like you gained a new friend.

Kiarri Kershaw my latest guest. Kiarri joins me fresh off her second Boston marathon. We talk about how she’s gotten stronger as a runner after dealing with some injuries, fitting running into her busy schedule, being a epidemiology researcher, and close it out with some of her favorite food places. Enjoy getting to know Kiarri.