We welcome back a friend of the Pod for her own episode, Denise Freeman!  
Denise is the manager of Fleet Feet in Fredericksburg, Virginia, shares her running journey and upcoming races. She grew up in New Hampshire and started running in high school. After a break, she started racing at the age of 30 and got hooked. Denise has a busy race calendar, including 5Ks, 10Ks, a half marathon, a 50K, the JFK 50 miler, and the Philadelphia Marathon. She also organizes a weekly trail group run and pushes for Angelis Angels in the Marine Corps Marathon. Denise and her partner, John, often run races together and support each other. Denise shares her experience of balancing work, races, and personal life. She talks about the challenges of overbooking herself and the need to prioritize. She also shares some of her favorite running stories, including getting bit by a dog and running in freezing temperatures. Denise emphasizes the importance of taking care of your feet and using body glide to prevent blisters. Denise shares her upcoming race plans, including the Jarman's Invitational Marathon and a 50-mile/50K combination race. She also talks about the Furbutt Backyard Ultra and the unique shoe competition that will take place. Denise's friend describes her as a bulldog who is always up for any challenge. Denise expresses her love for working in the running community and helping people find satisfaction and happiness in their activities.

During the Tros, Erika and Knute discuss various topics including Erika's recent marathon, Knute's training for a 100-mile race, their upcoming trip to Cincinnati for the Flying Pig Marathon, and their thoughts on running-related issues such as wearing sponsor gear and missing race cutoff times. They also talk about their recent experiences with food, including Knute trying dairy-free cheese and Erika making pancakes. The conversation concludes with a discussion about Knute's car troubles and a bathroom mishap with his kids. In this conversation, Knute and Erika discuss their recent home repair issues, upcoming travel plans, and updates on their YouTube channel. The conversation ends with well wishes for Erika's upcoming race and a reminder to stretch.

Eric's NYC Marathon Fundraiser - Team FORCE, a dynamic organization that supports the hereditary cancer community

Erika's Chicago Marathon Fundraiser - for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in memory of her brother, Nick

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