Pace the Nation

Pace the Nation

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Pace the Nation episodes

  • EP 248 - Fell in Love with Running through Pacers Races (Rheinhardt Harrison)
    At 1:00 We let the audience know that Docs is not on the show.
    At 3:00 we intro the show and the guest
    At 8:00 we talk to Julie about the Runners World article she was profiled in
    At 12:00 We welcome in Rheinhardt Harrison
    At 14:00 Rheinhardt lets us know how his virtual learning is working for him
    At 15:58 Rheinhardt tells us when the first race he ran was and tells us how he got into running as a youth
    At 21:55 Rheinhardt takes us through middle school and the first couple years of running in HS in Florida
    At 28:20 Rheinhardt takes us through his training and racing after Cornavirus hits.
    At 29:50 We talk about training and doing workouts alone
    At 32:00 we talk about the 3 races he did this summer
    At 33:18 Rheinhardt talks about the great job Dave Milner did to put on the Music City race and the South Carolina Trackfest
    At 35:10 Julie asks about the recruiting process after the summer races
    At 36:00 we talk about what event might be his best
    At 38:20 How were his emotions during this tough time
    At 39:25 we ask him about coach Tom Schwartz
    At 41:50 College is a priority for him
    At 43:30 we talk about greats hes compared to the opportunity
    to break 4 mins in the mile
    At 45:30 We talk about the legend who reached out to Rheinhardt after the 4:01 mile
    At 47:03 We talk about what he misses about the DC area
    At 48:08 he lets us know how he feels about Pacers Running Races
    At 49:55 Rheinhardt exits the show
    51:05 We talk about how Covid has changed recruiting for HS athletes and timing of the XC and track seasons for college athletes
    At 56:30 We talk about Jim Miller run a sub 3 hour marathon for the 6th decade in a row
    At 1:00:20 we talk about a runner who was chased up a tree by a bear
    1 hr 5 min
  • Ep 247 - OG Bard (Addy Baird)
    After we learn something about William Bard, and nothing about where Docs was last week, Docs has a suggestion for the Washington Team Football team. At (9:47) we are joined by political reporter Addy Baird. We open up getting the last name mispronunciation out of the way and discuss Addys running and a tough injury. At (14:56) we talk about her BuzzFeed article where she reports a culture of toxity at SolidCore. At (38:50) we find out why she is a die hard Mets and Julie pledges her allegiance to the Florida Marlins once again. At (40:40) we are back to wrap up the interview and we find out if there is a connection between Addy Baird and Duke Baird. At (43:48) Docs talks about how much he is enjoying the NHL return and wonders why all the other major sports have not returned to play, and we take a deep dive into the manufactured crowd noise. Also PTN agrees to pivot into a new business. At (51:08) we have breaking news that nobody could have possibly heard anywhere else.
    1 hr 7 min
  • Ep 246 - What is Backwards (Brian Godsey)
    At :55 Julie is introduced back as a cohost and is going to try to keep it positive. At 2:44 Farley sets up the show. At 5:15 Farley and Julie talk about their move to West Arlington. At 12:05 we intro Brian Godsey, former WR holder in backwards running – 13:15 We talk to Brian about his days at Miami of Ohio. At 18:14 Brian talks about how he got into Backwards Running. At 20:20 we measure the backwards running bit with other bits that have happened recently during the pandemic. At 22:50 Brian talks about races he did and places he traveled to do them. At 26:17 Brian talks about his arch nemesis in Backwards Running. At 28:07 Brian talks about what his training was like for the backwards running. Brian talks about the different muscle groups needed for backwards running at 30:45. At 32:45 Brian talks about a fun fact from a Game Show. At 34:10 Brian gives advice on how to chase a World Record. At 35:30 we sign off with Brian and try to twist his arm to listen to PTN. At 36:25 we come back and try to convince Julie to get back into running with Backwards Running. At 38:10 we talk about the London Marathon running the elites. At 42:55 we discuss what is happening in College sports around the country. At 51:40 we talk about the new professional group from ON Running - OAC
    58 min
  • Ep 245 - Ransom Advice (Mark Stickley)
    Its just the guys again this week and they start off reducing the inner circle. At (9:40) we are joined by the owner of the Runners Retreat, Mark Stickley, who put on the Loudon Mile last week. We have him on primarily to tease him about going to Virginia Tech, and then we talk about the in person road race that they were able to hold in Loudoun. We are back at (48:12) to wrap up the interview and then at (50:40) we talk about the cyber attack that shut down Garmin online. At (1:00:16) we talk about Tommy Rivers, an ultra marathoner that was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.
    1 hr 8 min
  • Ep 244 - Just Didnt Quit (Marques Hagans)
    We open the show wondering where in the Georgetown Julie might be, we talk some UVA and set the podcast table. At (10:00) we are joined by UVA WR Coach and marathoner Marques Hagans. We open up talking football, the transformation of UVA football and ask Marques about his athletic career before discovering running. At (23:30), before getting to the football question, Docs asks the standard PTN question. At (26:18) we find out why Marques got into running and the unorthodox path to completing his first marathon. At (47:10) we discuss the mental transformation from running and at (48:00) we talk more about the ProlyFyck Run Crew in Charlottesville and how they built their runs to be more inclusive. At (56:33) Docs tries to influence Marques on running terms and has a suggestion for a future running challenge. At (1:01:20) Farley tries to get the inside scoop on the fall football season. We are back at (1:06:00) to wrap up the interview, and then at (1:08:48) Docs reads some listener feedback for Farley regarding the American Record story from last week. At (1:15:40) Farley has a big announcement about his beloved Arlington, which was just named in a science based rankings as the fittest city in America. Finally, at (1:21:09) Docs rants about the return of MLB and their complete lack of Covid protocols.
    1 hr 34 min
  • Ep 243 - Little Caesar
    Its just the hosts this week and we start off with an inaccurate history lesson and a quick transition into haircuts. You know, a running show. At (8:58) we complain about the weather, and Farley schools us with some excellent scientific takes. At (14:32) we talk about a couple of big local fall races that are officially going virtual. At (19:10) we discuss the reduction in workforce by the New York Road Runners. At (21:12) its the army 10 miler and then (22:05) farley tries to hit us over the head with another bad news story but the silver lining is that its not really bad news for us or our listeners. At (24:55) we challenge Julie to rescue the show with an update on college and high school sports this fall. At (36:34) we talk about some professional track races going on around the country and discuss the merits of an American record. At (51:55) Farley gives Docs high marks on his social media game and at (56:29) Docs has some tv recommendations for people to watch as they are sitting at home being responsible and at (58:30) Docs has some Breaking Sports News about the Washington Football Team, which is old news but it is honestly broken to Farley on the show. At (1:03:47) we get a long anticipated update on London the dog. At (1:06:59) Farley pays tribute to Bob Wallace, his friend and mentor, who lost his fight with cancer last week.
    1 hr 15 min
  • Ep 243 Little Caesar
    Its just the hosts this week and we start off with an inaccurate history lesson and a quick transition into haircuts. You know, a running show. At (8:58) we complain about the weather, and Farley schools us with some excellent scientific takes. At (14:32) we talk about a couple of big local fall races that are officially going virtual. At (19:10) we discuss the reduction in workforce by the New York Road Runners. At (21:12) its the army 10 miler and then (22:05) farley tries to hit us over the head with another bad news story but the silver lining is that its not really bad news for us or our listeners. At (24:55) we challenge Julie to rescue the show with an update on college and high school sports this fall. At (36:34) we talk about some professional track races going on around the country and discuss the merits of an American record. At (51:55) Farley gives Docs high marks on his social media game and at (56:29) Docs has some tv recommendations for people to watch as they are sitting at home being responsible and at (58:30) Docs has some Breaking Sports News about the Washington Football Team, which is old news but it is honestly broken to Farley on the show. At (1:03:47) we get a long anticipated update on London the dog. At (1:06:59) Farley pays tribute to Bob Wallace, his friend and mentor, who lost his fight with cancer last week.
    1 hr 15 min
  • Ep 242 - Glory Days (Hassan Mead)
    Farley opens the show asking Docs about a high school teammate with a similar story to our guest. We are joined at (10:03) by Olympian Hassan Mead. At (13:31) we ask Hassan about his experiences when he first moved to the United States and what it was like not knowing the language at school. At (19:37) we talk about his introduction to running and the running journey through high school and at the University of Minnesota. At (25:17) we talk about the recent Taylor Dutch article that discussed Hassans experiences with social injustice and racial profiling, his views on current events and what he feels his role is to support progress in this country. At (35:13) we ask about the postponement of the 2020 Olympics and ask Hassan about his current training. We are back at (50:56) to wrap up the interview and Farley and Julie wish Docs would come back to the studio, not because they miss him but because they are over working the soundboard. At (55:17) we talk about the NCAA fall sports schedule and more college athletic programs folding.
    1 hr 20 min
  • Ep 241 - Important Time Travel Update (Jarad Schofer)
    Friends, look how long we delayed Farley from getting to the agenda today. Its not a contest but if it was, we did really well this week. In addition to a delayed table setting, we open the show talking about the blue vs orange kishy fitness challenge and make a PTN social media announcement. We are joined at (10:31) by our guest Jarad Schofer, a local runner who set out last fall to run every street and alley in Washington D.C. We start off in familiar territory, discussing the correct pronunciation of our guests last name. At (12:45) we jump right into the discussion about running all the streets in DC. At (32:25) we talk about Jarads media tour, including some interesting international coverage and Farley fires some shots of jealousy out of nowhere. At (34:50) Jarad talks about the Vol State 500k, an interesting 10 day road race that he is training for and then a potential 2021 challenge. We are back at (40:38) to wrap up the interview and lay down a challenge for Farley. At (44:26) we talk about yet another NCAA team eliminating their mens cross country program, this week it is UConn. At (52:10) Docs has an important update on time travel.
    1 hr 4 min
  • Ep 240 - Team Orange Forever (Ross Martinson)
    We open the show talking about the absolutely ridiculous Kishy fitness challenge that has gotten out of control and for some reason Farley is yelling at Docs even though he is not guilty of what Farley is accusing him of doing. At (15:04) we are joined by the co-owner of Philadelphia Runner Ross Martinson. We start out talking about his philly area running stores and how the business has been impacted by the covid shutdown. At (21:59) we discuss the status of fall races. At (25:45) Ross tells us about the lows about the damage and theft when one of his downtown stores was looted and the positive feelings from the overwhelming support from the community coming together to help clean up. AT (34:18) we talk about the stores that are open and the plan to reopen the store that was looted. We are back at (45:02) to wrap up the interview and wants to know why Docs roots for the Philly teams, and Farley explains why he didn't bring philly sports up in the interview. At (47:45) we talk about the cancellation of the New York City Marathon this fall. At (54:53) the Farleys share a scary personal story. At (1:04:25) Farleys internet sleuths tip him off to a Docs reference on another podcast and gives him an idea on how Julie might forge through future PTN episodes.
    1 hr 18 min

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Hosts Chris Farley and Julie Culley talk about things through a runner's lens.