Old Crazy Runners

You probably know Lazarus Lake, creator of the Barkley Marathon and Big Backyard. Meet the man behind the races who grew up running in Tennessee, has run across the United States and found the fun in creating his own, unique races. In 2018, he ran from Newport, Rhode Island to Newport, Oregon. In 2020 he's had over 19,000 people join his races virtually.

Join the Old Crazy Runners as they talk with documentary filmmaker Doug Orchard. We’ll discuss his films The Motivation Factor and Fasting and the decline of physical education in America. Doug takes us through the importance of physical education in our society and how each of us can stay fit.

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In this episode, we talk with George McCleary, captain of Hood to Coast’s notorious Eleven Jerks and a Squirt - the most banned HTC team. Being a runner came early to George, starting competition around age 10 and continuing through college. But the passion, camaraderie, and fun of running really comes through at Hood to Coast with a team that takes itself just serious enough to keep earning their way back into the race.

Acclaimed children’s book author Kim Chaffee joins us to talk about her introduction to 261Fearless, her book on Kathrine Switzer’s historic Boston Marathon, what it took to finish Boston herself, and how she came to love running along the way. It’s a great conversation about becoming a runner, embracing community and the importance of proper shoe fitting.

The Case for Slowing Down

Join us today for an incredible runner. Tom Perri has run 566 (600+) marathons and one ultra. He has just five more states and he'll have run a marathon in every state 6 times! He's done most of these marathons as a pacer. And if that isn't enough, he's run a number of these while fighting prostate cancer. Tom is an inspiration, you'll love  this one.

Angela Watts discovered her love of running after first deciding to get out and move, embracing the camaraderie and community. In that time, she's raced a range of distances and relays and built her love of running in costume into The Fanciest 5k Ever in support of Safety Compass. Running is uniquely individual powered and supported by your community and Angela represents the best of both of those.

Fanciest 5k Ever

IG - @fanciest5kever

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Over Training Syndrome

Lee Anne Maki has been running for most of her life. Her journey over the last four years however, has been the most transformative. Using running to work through the pandemic while also experiencing a challenging personal loss created a new focus for her, setting her sights on earning the coveted Abbott’s medal and sharing her passion as a running coach for 261 Fearless.

You've seen the photo of Kathrine Switzer being accosted at the Boston Marathon course because "women were not allowed." Listen to this running pioneer discuss everything from winning the first women's NY Marathon to starting 261 Fearless, the global network that encourages women to get out there and run.

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Our most requested guest ever! You are going to love this conversation with Coach Debbie Voiles. You've probably seen her in The Human Race, one of our most favorite running documentaries ever. She's also the founder of Run Tampa. Over decades Coach Deb has helped countless individuals reach their goals of running 10k's, half marathons and marathons. And find out at what age she qualified for Boston.

Lisa Jackson may be our most understated badass to come on the show. She says that she's run more marathons slower than you. She's come in last 25 out of 108 marathons. She's also a Comrades finisher. If you want to be truly inspired, give this episode a listen. Be sure to pick up her book on running and travel - Your Pace or Mine?: What Running Taught Me About Life, Laughter and Coming Last