Pace the Nation

On Episode 3, we sit down and talk with running legend Meb Keflezighi about his panel at The Running Event, running in his 40s, retirement, some of his biggest races and of course ice cream and soccer.

On Episode 2, we talk to Former Whole Foods CEO Walter Robb who will be the Key Note Speaker at the Running Event on Nov 28. As a preview to Walters talk at the Running Event, we touch on a few topics including starting his own small business, promoting healthier lifestyles, the importance of building a positive culture and anticipating changes in the current market place.

Welcome to the Running Event Podcast featuring the hosts of Pace the Nation. In this first episode, we introduce the podcast team and we talk about adding supplemental content to the Running Event. Our first guest is the president of Formula 4 Media Mark Sullivan, who is hosting the Running Event. We talk about the event including the timeline, what to expect and what is new for this year. We also talk about the host city Austin and why it is a perfect fit for the Running Event. We close out with a discussion about why there should be optimism in the specialty running industry and Mark talks about securing our keynote speaker Walter Robb.

On Episode 2, we talk to Former Whole Foods CEO Walter Robb who will be the Key Note Speaker at the Running Event on Nov 28. As a preview to Walters talk at the Running Event, we touch on a few topics including starting his own small business, promoting healthier lifestyles, the importance of building a positive culture and anticipating changes in the current market place.

Welcome to the Running Event Podcast featuring the hosts of Pace the Nation. In this first episode, we introduce the podcast team and we talk about adding supplemental content to the Running Event. Our first guest is the president of Formula 4 Media Mark Sullivan, who is hosting the Running Event. We talk about the event including the timeline, what to expect and what is new for this year. We also talk about the host city Austin and why it is a perfect fit for the Running Event. We close out with a discussion about why there should be optimism in the specialty running industry and Mark talks about securing our keynote speaker Walter Robb.

We start off with some really deep cell phone questions, and then at (5:28) we talk about the Farley Marathon Streak Attempt at the Philly Marathon. At (13:19) we are joined by the executive director of the Outer Banks Sporting Events Ray Robinson. We talk about the Outer Banks race series, operating as a non-profit and the benefiting charities. Ray goes through the different races in the series, the Flying Pirate Half Marathon, Storm the Beach, the triathlon and the Outer Banks marathon. At (19:48) Ray describes the southern fried six, a race that the PTN crew believes will revolutionize the race landscape. At (21:50) we have breaking news from the OBX race series. At (23:54) Ray talks about his race day responsibilities. At (25:23) Farley foolishly tries to challenge Docs with some race trivia. At (26:25) we talk about the race geography. At (27:00) Ray talks about the non running components to the Outer Banks Sporting Events and we dabble with some Southern Living talk. At (28:43) we talk about tapping into the younger crowd. At (31:50) we talk about the Outer Banks experience outside the race. At (33:30) we talk antique cars and transition to antique phones at (35:45). At (36:48) Farley talks his NC connection and North Carolina BBQ. We are back at (39:57) to talk about the free swag and the OBX races. At (42:28) we talk about Dez Lindens decision to take time away from running. At (46:35) we fire up the VA HS XC talk and (54:30) we bring back the where are they now segment. At (56:15) we talk about the Turkey trots and then get into a discussion about traveling to races.

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We start off with some really deep cell phone questions, and then at (5:28) we talk about the Farley Marathon Streak Attempt at the Philly Marathon. At (13:19) we are joined by the executive director of the Outer Banks Sporting Events Ray Robinson. We talk about the Outer Banks race series, operating as a non-profit and the benefiting charities. Ray goes through the different races in the series, the Flying Pirate Half Marathon, Storm the Beach, the triathlon and the Outer Banks marathon. At (19:48) Ray describes the southern fried six, a race that the PTN crew believes will revolutionize the race landscape. At (21:50) we have breaking news from the OBX race series. At (23:54) Ray talks about his race day responsibilities. At (25:23) Farley foolishly tries to challenge Docs with some race trivia. At (26:25) we talk about the race geography. At (27:00) Ray talks about the non running components to the Outer Banks Sporting Events and we dabble with some Southern Living talk. At (28:43) we talk about tapping into the younger crowd. At (31:50) we talk about the Outer Banks experience outside the race. At (33:30) we talk antique cars and transition to antique phones at (35:45). At (36:48) Farley talks his NC connection and North Carolina BBQ. We are back at (39:57) to talk about the free swag and the OBX races. At (42:28) we talk about Dez Lindens decision to take time away from running. At (46:35) we fire up the VA HS XC talk and (54:30) we bring back the where are they now segment. At (56:15) we talk about the Turkey trots and then get into a discussion about traveling to races.

After our mindless banter about our respective favorite things, the weather, sound checks, and a list of topics that we are going to talk about, we kick off the show at (3:58) with several topics stemming from the recent local elections, including a where are they now update on former guest Jacob Frey. At (14:11) we are joined by Marc Goldman, the Sponsorship and Marketing Manager for the Marine Corps Marathon to talk about the MCM event. Our conversation starts with a quick logistical recap from the successful race. At (22:12) we talk about the race music and the philosophy behind choosing the right start song. At (24:31) we transition into what makes the MCM such a special race and at (28:09) we talk about all the (figurative) hats that Mark wears for the Marine Corps Marathon. At (31:42) Farley praises the MCM social media game and gives his top five MCM posts from this years race, including a post that could help us with our space time continuum problems. Docs offers a series of suggestions, including (39:33) marking the course, (41:51) scaffolding around the monument and (43:43) controlling the weather. At (45:00) we close out with a preview of other upcoming events including the Turkey Trot in Quantico. At (51:00) we come back to talk about the New York City marathon and (spoiler alert) the Shalane Flanagan win. At (58:09) Farley talks about his weekend in Seattle and has his co-hosts guess what three touristy things that he did while in town. At (1:02:57) Docs pays tribute to the late Roy Doc Halladay and tells one of his favorite Halladay stories that runners might be able to relate to. At (1:09:05) Farley asks Docs about his not running and gets an injury update, which is uncharacteristically positive, so we go to Joanna for balance. And Docs might swing too hard for an analogy. We close out at (1:12:39) with a social media update, countdown to Facebook Live and we read a few five star ratings on Facebook.

After our mindless banter about our respective favorite things, the weather, sound checks, and a list of topics that we are going to talk about, we kick off the show at (3:58) with several topics stemming from the recent local elections, including a where are they now update on former guest Jacob Frey. At (14:11) we are joined by Marc Goldman, the Sponsorship and Marketing Manager for the Marine Corps Marathon to talk about the MCM event. Our conversation starts with a quick logistical recap from the successful race. At (22:12) we talk about the race music and the philosophy behind choosing the right start song. At (24:31) we transition into what makes the MCM such a special race and at (28:09) we talk about all the (figurative) hats that Mark wears for the Marine Corps Marathon. At (31:42) Farley praises the MCM social media game and gives his top five MCM posts from this years race, including a post that could help us with our space time continuum problems. Docs offers a series of suggestions, including (39:33) marking the course, (41:51) scaffolding around the monument and (43:43) controlling the weather. At (45:00) we close out with a preview of other upcoming events including the Turkey Trot in Quantico. At (51:00) we come back to talk about the New York City marathon and (spoiler alert) the Shalane Flanagan win. At (58:09) Farley talks about his weekend in Seattle and has his co-hosts guess what three touristy things that he did while in town. At (1:02:57) Docs pays tribute to the late Roy Doc Halladay and tells one of his favorite Halladay stories that runners might be able to relate to. At (1:09:05) Farley asks Docs about his not running and gets an injury update, which is uncharacteristically positive, so we go to Joanna for balance. And Docs might swing too hard for an analogy. We close out at (1:12:39) with a social media update, countdown to Facebook Live and we read a few five star ratings on Facebook.