Let's Run! WMass Running Podcast

More athletes are finding success after joint replacement surgery. Annmarie Fitzsimmons has had both hips replaced, and Julian Swistak has had a knee replaced. Tim Gaudet talks with Annmarie and Julian, who are now running pain free after their surgeries. Tim also provides a rundown of local running events.

Link to study referenced in the podcast https://icjr.net/articles/running-after-joint-replacement-surgery-yes-or-noor-maybe

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The late Dick Hoyt and his son Rick have been champions for the inclusion of disabled people in community activities, especially sports. In this podcast, Tim Gaudet speaks with two Duo Teams who are members of Team Hoyt New England, Jim & Mason Joyce and Hiram & Angel Cruz. Jim & Mason have completed the Hartford Marathon twice. Hiram & Angel have run 15 marathons together, and will be running in the Boston Marathon this October for Team Hoyt. Tim also provides a rundown of local running events.

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Tim Gaudet talks with members of the executive board of the Pioneer Valley Women’s Running Club. Grace Barone and her daughter Marisa Fenn are co-presidents, and Donna Shea is the club secretary. The PVWRC hosts group runs, organizes a 5K walk-to-run clinic, and offers an annual scholarship to a college bound female high school athlete. Tim provides an update of local running events.

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The popularity of ultra running has ballooned in recent years. Tim Gaudet talks with Sarah Bousquet, who has completed 15 ultra events, including a 100 mile race and a 24 hour event. They discuss training and race day logistics. Tim also provides a rundown of local running events.

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Tim Gaudet talks with Jacy Settles, Aimei Lund, and Nicole McGurin from the Alzheimer’s Association about upcoming fundraising events in Massachusetts. Aimei is the manager of The Longest Day event that takes place on June 20th. Nicole, who is one of the team leaders for The Longest Day, is a member of the Central Mass Striders and is running one mile every hour from sunrise to sunset, a total of 16 miles. Jacy is the manager of the Pioneer Valley Walk to End Alzheimer’s, which takes place at Holyoke Community College on September 26th. In addition, Tim provides a rundown of local running events.

The Longest Day alz.org\thelongestday

The Longest Day of Running team page act.alz.org/goto/runchallengeteam

Pioneer Valley Walk https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2021/MA-MassachusettsNewHampshire?fr_id=14516&pg=entry

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Tim Gaudet talks with Tim and Jill Murphy from 4RUN3 in East Longmeadow. In addition to their running store, Tim and Jill lead training groups for runners of all abilities, provide race timing & management services, and are organizing the Hoop City Marathon, which is planned to take place in Springfield in 2022. In addition, Tim Gaudet provides a rundown of local running events.

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Tim Gaudet talks with Dawn Roberts from the Greater Springfield Harriers. Dawn is an Associate Professor of Physical Therapy at Springfield College and a licensed physical therapist. Dawn was instrumental in starting the Western Mass Runners Hall of Fame and helped create the Winter Warmer Pub Run. Tim also provides a rundown of upcoming running events.

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Tim Gaudet talks with running legends Bill Rodgers and Joe Martino. Bill won the Boston Marathon and New York City Marathon 4 times each. Joe grew up in Greenfield and won the 1969 WMass Cross Country individual championship. Bill and Joe talk about their experiences in Western Mass road races, as well as the evolution of the sport of running, including the rise of women’s running, since the running boom of the late 70’s. Tim also provides a summary of local running news and events.

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Tim Gaudet talks with Craig Stokowski, who ran 21 consecutive Boston Marathons from 1997 to 2017. Craig highlights many of his experiences from the marathon, including where he was when the 2013 bombing occurred, and discusses how the marathon has evolved over the years. Tim also provides summary of local running news and events.

Tim Gaudet talks with Jeff Harrington about running and Team Red White and Blue. The mission of Team RWB is to enrich the lives of American veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity. Tim also provides a listing of upcoming running events, including races in northern Connecticut.