Old Crazy Runners - the Podcast

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Neal suffered a massive heart attack and was clinically dead. He went on to lose over 200 pounds and fall in love with running, eating healthy and Orange Theory Fitness. You can find out more about Neal right here. You'll love this inspiring story. 

We also discuss one of Fundy's new favorite reads Dopamine Nation, which scientifically proves that running makes you happy. We also discuss our new move to Spotify and Apple Podcasts Exclusively. Be sure to join the OCR Strava Run Club. 

Leah Thorvilson loves running almost as much as she loves life and having fun. This four-time winner of the Little Rock Marathon. She's run in the Olympic Trials, been chased in Vegas by a woman in stilettos and dressed up as a "pickle slinger." You'll need to tune in for that story. 

Nicholas and Fundy also discuss who in the Old Crazy Runners Strava Run Club set a new age-group record at the Hellgate 100km. We discuss coming back from an injury and the fantastic interview of Gene Dykes by Amby Burfoot. 

Today we have an ultra running badass woman on the podcast. We discuss becoming a Leadman, finishing the grand slam and spending 3 months in Europe doing the Lavarado and the UTMB all in her 50s. You'll love Ronda and be wowed by the vert she's covered. 

In this episode we also discuss that you'll want to start using Apple Podcasts or Spotify to listen to Old Crazy Runners, as we'll be making a switch in the new year. We cover the Strava yearly totals for all runners. There are some crazy numbers. We also discuss a very important topic - how to get your heart-rate back in line after surgery or a long injury. 

The moment you hear his voice, you know that Toni Reavis was an announcer. That tenor is only matched by his passion. In this interview, hear the stories of the excitement of the 70s running boom along with Toni's thoughts on how we can make running a popular spectator sport again.

Nicholas and Fundy discuss the pros and cons of pushing yourself in your first marathon. We also announce that OCR running shirts are now available on the Old Crazy Runners website. Fundy also discusses one of his new favorite documentaries 14 Peaks. 

You'll love the energy of Milena. Not only did she finish 2nd nationally in college indoors, but she made the Olympic A standard and, most importantly, creator of the Happy Meal half. Yes, it's as bad (and awesome) as it sounds. You'll love this conversation. 

We also discuss the official OCR midwest crew sporting the OCR running shirts. You can now purchase your very own off the website. Be sure to hop on over to Strava and join the fun. 

Drew Roberts discovered late in life just how fast of a runner he is. He's won local races and has his sights set on some age-group records as some of the more famous ultras. We discover how he learned to build a good base and how to train right, for him. We also discuss how running helps people deal with addiction. 

Be sure to join the OCR Strava Run club and hang out with Drew Roberts. We discuss the woman who broke a new world record of 95 marathons in 95 days and the man who ran the Athens full marathon at 90 years old. 

Today our guest, Calum Neff, holds three world records pushing each of his three daughters in strollers. He holds the marathon, half-marathon and 10K records. Just wait until you here is times. He started running as a kid with his dad and the Hash House Harriers. 

See who is on the Strava Board this week. We discuss how American women's runners are on fire this fall. It's been a great couple of weeks in the running world. 

Jeannie Rice is one of the most inspiring Old Crazy Runners we've ever interviewed. She holds the 70+ women's record in the Marathon. At the age of 71, she ran a 3:24:48. She started running at 35 years old. Google a photo of her running and you'll see what an inspiration she is to be happy and healthy in your 70s. 

We touch on injuries among our friends and Strava Run Club mates. We are cheering you all on to get back to a healthy state. Nicholas and Fundy debate whether there are 3 or 4 tips for new runners. Discover what our favorite marathon training plan is.

 Adolfo ran his first marathon when he was 17. Forty years later he's run 10 marathons and loves the feeling, even if you bonk, like he did in Berlin in 2018. He's helped people save an insane amount of time off their marathon PRs as a coach. Get ready to be inspired and educated. Be sure to check out his coaching website https://www.foultips.run/

This week, we also discuss one of the great sporting events of the world - the Beer Mile. Learn just what it is and who broke the world record, drinking 4 beers and running a mile faster than Nicholas and Fundy can even think about running a mile.