Long episode, but you're going to enjoy hearing this story. The Outro will drop on Thursday!

Jared Ewing, a military veteran and avid runner, shares his story of perseverance and determination after a tragic accident in 2018. He recounts his journey from running his first marathon to setting goals of completing the Abbott World Majors. The conversation takes a dramatic turn as Jared describes the accident and the severe leg injury he sustained. He shares the emotional and physical challenges he faced during his hospitalization and recovery. Jared recounts his experience in the emergency room and the initial assessment of his injuries. He shares the emotional moment when he had to contact his parents and the difficult decision he had to make along the journey. Jared also describes the multiple surgeries he underwent and the challenges he faced during bandage changes. The failed muscle flap surgery and the subsequent consideration of amputation added to the complexity of his journey. Jared discusses his decision-making process between surgery and amputation, ultimately choosing to keep his leg. He emphasizes the importance of nutrition and calories in the healing process. Jared's optimism and determination drive him to push through challenges and set new goals. He shares his experiences in a nursing home and the support he received from the staff and other residents. Jared's commitment to physical therapy and exercise leads to significant progress in his recovery, culminating in his participation in marathons and half marathons. In this part of the conversation, Jared expresses his gratitude for the support he has received throughout his journey. He believes in the power of hard work and shares his motivation to make others proud. Jared discusses his involvement with the 50 States Club and the Marathon Maniacs. He also talks about his experience with cryotherapy and other recovery methods. Jared shares his future running plans, including participating in the World Marathon Challenge and running in various states. He also recounts a funny and embarrassing code brown story during one of his runs. The conversation ends with Jared expressing his desire to inspire others with his story and his eagerness to take on new challenges.

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Happy New Year! 
In this episode, we welcome Becs Gentry to the pod! (00:08:45) An ultra marathoner and Peloton instructor, we get to know Becs background, her love for Formula One racing, and her journey into the fitness industry. Becs shares her experiences growing up in the UK, her involvement in various sports, and her transition from a career in PR to becoming a personal trainer. We also delve into Becs passion for trail running and ultra marathons, including her first race and her participation in the Speed Project race.  She also shares memorable moments from her participation in the Speed Project and talks about her bucket list races.  She discusses the camaraderie and fun behind the scenes at Peloton, as well as her experience working during the COVID-19 pandemic. We hear about the challenges of international travel and the contrasting restrictions in London and New York during Covid as well reflected on the mental battle she faced during the British Olympic Trials and the support she received. The conversation concludes with rapid-fire questions, appreciation for the Bec Beast community, and future goals.

We start the tros off with a LIVE REACTION recorded immediatly after we stoped recording with Becs. Then to complete the tros we discuss our upcoming trip to Peloton Studios, our race plans for 2024 and our excitement for the Boston Run Show. We also talk about our new Patreon supporter and some new social media platforms that we joined. The episode concludes with a discussion about keeping a running journal and the possibility of starting a blog and much more!

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What's a triathlon? Cool sign me up!

Justin Spencer (05:11) from Recycled Percussion shares his experience participating in Ironman races, including his journey to the prestigious Kona race. He talks about his lack of training (more like no training at all) and preparation for his first Ironman race and how he decided to take on the challenge of Kona with minimal training. Justin discusses the difficulties he faced during the races, including cramping, stomach issues and an unexpected pre-race swim. He also highlights the importance of fundraising for the Ironman Foundation and the impact it has on the community. Overall, Justin's story is one of determination and pushing through challenges to achieve his goals. Justin emphasizes the importance of finishing the race and the support he received from his family and friends. He also talks about his approach to fitness and the need for consistency and accountability. Justin shares insights into his band, Recycled Percussion, and their TV show, Chaos & Kindness and their upcoming Winter Tour throughout New Hampshire.

In The Tros...
Knute and Erika recap their Christmas celebrations and discuss Knute's recent illness and share their own Christmas mishaps. They talk about the gifts they received and their plans to visit the Peloton studio (oops that slipped out). They share the podcast's growth and listener statistics, highlighting the top episodes and countries where the podcast is popular. They express their gratitude to the listeners and discuss their plans for the future.  They discuss their marketing strategies and the importance of engaging with their audience. They acknowledge the collaboration between them and appreciate the team effort. They end the episode by wishing their listeners a happy new year and expressing their love and appreciation.

Don't Forget to Stretch

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Welcome to the On The Runs Best of 2023 series as we'll highlight some of the fun little stories we got to hear from our amazing guest! In part 2 you'll get to hear the following clips.

04:24 Meeting Erin Azar at Boston 
08:43 Mary McManus
12:26 Mr 305 No More
13:57 Dave McGillivray
24:44 The Rullet
34:22 Key to Life
43:41 Ron Kuszmar and Nicole
46:52 KJ Runs
49:05 Jennie Clark
54:33 Maurice The Marathon Panda
01:03:47 Adaline Outro

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Welcome to the On The Runs Best of 2023 series as we'll highlight some of the fun little stories we got to hear from our amazing guest! In part 1 you'll get to hear the following clips.

Amanda's Love Story - 01:08
Katie's Celtic Story and Love Story - 09:12
Run with Ruth Chicago Marathon - 15:41
Patrick Leber Code Brown - 19:39
Nicole Bryant Mental Health Awarness - 24:06
Lindsey's Blood Clots - 32:09
Katy Cargiulo Oh Deer - 41:00
Old Outro - 54:23

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In this special edition of "The Outro", Knute and Erika discuss various topics, including the recent episode with Neil Murphy, playing Pokemon Go, the Western States lottery drawing, Mikala Shremshock's selection for the race, and Knute's training progress. They also talk about the new rail trail in Manchester and the need for a tunnel in the Derry Rail Trail. The episode concludes with Knute's encounter with Scott Black. In this episode, Erika and Knute discuss their nerves about the Chicago drawing and the logistical planning involved if they get in. They also talk about balancing multiple races and events, including their desire for a PR in Chicago. They share their uncertainty about future plans and their upcoming break. Knute talks about his home improvement projects, and they discuss engaging with listeners and reviews. They reflect on the impact of the podcast on listeners and share their plans for a Christmas special and end-of-year recap. They end with holiday wishes and a reminder to stretch.

Takeaways

• The podcast celebrates 85 episodes and two years of existence.
• Erika enjoys playing Pokemon Go and shares her experience with the game.
• Michaela Shremshock is selected for the Western States race.
• Knute wins a raffle for Peak Recovery and plans to try cryotherapy.
• The need for a tunnel in the Derry Rail Trail is discussed. The anticipation and nerves surrounding the Chicago drawing
• The importance of logistical planning for races and events
• Balancing multiple races and events can be challenging
• Desire for a personal record in a race
• Uncertainty about future plans and balancing commitments
• Taking a break and focusing on self-care
• Engaging with listeners and appreciating their support
• The impact of the podcast on listeners
• Plans for a Christmas special and end-of-year recap
• Holiday wishes and a reminder to stretch

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Neil is back! A listener favorite back in 2022, A Florida Man with the perfect gut to hold a slice of Pizza and hair that could rival Thor! He's a legend in the Spartans community who can carry the boats and stays hard the entire time. He likes to embrace poop flumes from a porta potty to warm his thin Florida blood. The creator of Blow Gurt that will clear our your digestive system and he back to clear out Erika's sinuses for our final episode of the year, Neil Murphy, welcome back to the On The Runs Podcast.

Neil and Erika discuss various topics related to ultra running. They talk about the quirks and unique habits of ultra runners, including Neil's love for cheese and Erika's fascination with targeted ads. They also discuss training strategies, nutrition, and the importance of trying new things during long runs. Neil shares his aspirations to participate in races like Badwater and the challenges he faces in qualifying for them. The conversation ends with a lighthearted discussion about Neil's cat and future race plans.

This episode had no limits! Off The Rails, minimal editing, raw dog sandpaper no lube finish! Listen at your own discretion.

Takeaways

• Ultra runners have unique quirks and habits that help them during races.
• Targeted ads can be both amusing and invasive.
• Trying new foods and strategies during training runs can help determine what works best for an individual.
• Participating in ultra races requires dedication, training, and a love for pushing one's limits.
• Having a supportive crew and a sense of humor can make the ultra running experience more enjoyable.

The outro will drop on Thursdays this week!

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Jen Steele is back and joined us LIVE on YouTube too tell us all about the Chicago Marathon and getting her redemption at this race from her first time in Chicago 5 years earlier.
We catch up with Jen, and besides sharing her Chicago story and talks about her first Ultra coming up in January plus we got a Code Brown from her at the end!

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Friends of the Pod are amazing and todays epic guest was brough to us by an amazing friend of the pod (John Calabrese).
Wes Faulk joins us (07:30) to talk about his crazy passion for running. Crazy Ultras, World Records attempts, Dairy Queen, Code Browns and his trail wife. There is so much to unpack in this episode.
Wes also dives deep into the Devil Dog Ultra, a race that he and some friends are now directing and extremally passionate about. We learn about the Duc and Ducks on his shorts, how he met his wife and so much more. You'll enjoy this one.

During the Tros we talk about Thanksgiving, a podcast that Eric was a guest on recently and much more nonsense as we seemed to have no clue what we were doing and sometimes those are the best times.

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We have a local favorite joining us for her second appearance on the pod. Rachel Runs for Medals (17:56) makes her return (previously episode 17) to the Pod . We catch up with her learning some big moves in her life over the past 18 months, plus what's on deck as she continues to run after her 6th star!
We also talk all about the Hamster Wheel Ultra from the other week that both Rachel and Erika took part in getting all the details of the 30 hour ultra!

During the Tros, Eric and Erika catch up with some girl math, TITS, and Thanksgiving plans that includes some running early on Thursday morning!

We talked about Karen Clark as well who got her buckle at the Hamster Wheel Ultra. She joined the crew on the Cultra Trail Running Podcast. You can check out her episode on their podcast HERE

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