Pace the Nation

Do not blame me that we open the show talking about the NFL Draft because Julie kept following up, her twitter is at julieculley. We are joined at (10:40) by former Maryland track and field runner Kelley Marchiano, who is a physician assistant at an urgent care clinic and front line hero in the fight against covid-19. We start things off once again putting Farley through the last name ringer, and then at (12:07) we ask Kelley about her medical professional background and her current work. At (14:20) we discuss the article in the Washington City Paper and talk about her days at the University Maryland, which include stepping up to the half mile and having an uniquely negative response to childrens laughter. At (17:34) we talk about her educational background in the medical field before telling us about meeting her future husband and finishing his lunch. At (19:20) we talk about her relationship with running and are fortunate enough to talk more peloton. At (21:32) we find out what a typical workday looks like for Kelley and at (27:23) we ask about concerns about going home to the family after being on the front lines. At (32:10) we talk about how some of her experiences on the track may have shaped prepared her for todays profession. At (35:09) Farley wants a definitive answer from our guest about when life will ever get back to normal. At (37:00) we talk about working out during the pandemic and spending more time with the family. We are back at (40:48) to wrap up the interview and compare notes about Kelleys PTN compatibility. At (42:53) we talk about Coogans, a legendary track and field bar in NYC that is closing their doors for good. At (46:44) we talk about the 2021 Olympic Trials and at (47:45) Julie tells us about a (in Docs words) controversial report that just came out showing USATFs 2018 tax returns which shows some interesting financial distributions. At (56:33) we get an update on Docs water situation. At (59:53) the Berlin Marathon is cancelled and at (1:02:26) Farley has a life changing running experience please reach out to him on social media and tell him what you think of his idea.

Do not blame me that we open the show talking about the NFL Draft because Julie kept following up, her twitter is at julieculley. We are joined at (10:40) by former Maryland track and field runner Kelley Marchiano, who is a physician assistant at an urgent care clinic and front line hero in the fight against covid-19. We start things off once again putting Farley through the last name ringer, and then at (12:07) we ask Kelley about her medical professional background and her current work. At (14:20) we discuss the article in the Washington City Paper and talk about her days at the University Maryland, which include stepping up to the half mile and having an uniquely negative response to childrens laughter. At (17:34) we talk about her educational background in the medical field before telling us about meeting her future husband and finishing his lunch. At (19:20) we talk about her relationship with running and are fortunate enough to talk more peloton. At (21:32) we find out what a typical workday looks like for Kelley and at (27:23) we ask about concerns about going home to the family after being on the front lines. At (32:10) we talk about how some of her experiences on the track may have shaped prepared her for todays profession. At (35:09) Farley wants a definitive answer from our guest about when life will ever get back to normal. At (37:00) we talk about working out during the pandemic and spending more time with the family. We are back at (40:48) to wrap up the interview and compare notes about Kelleys PTN compatibility. At (42:53) we talk about Coogans, a legendary track and field bar in NYC that is closing their doors for good. At (46:44) we talk about the 2021 Olympic Trials and at (47:45) Julie tells us about a (in Docs words) controversial report that just came out showing USATFs 2018 tax returns which shows some interesting financial distributions. At (56:33) we get an update on Docs water situation. At (59:53) the Berlin Marathon is cancelled and at (1:02:26) Farley has a life changing running experience please reach out to him on social media and tell him what you think of his idea.

After we talk about Julies tic toc addition, farley drives docs down memory lane in a talkie shopping cart. We are joined at (10:38) by former PTN host, current NB rep and frequent weather observer Joanna e Russo. We open up with the old trusty topics weather and dogs. At (13:13) we reminisce about the Olympic Trials which was last month ago but also over a year ago using the current aging formula. At (16:20) we ask Joanna about being furloughed because of the outbreak. At (19:40) we talk about Joannas first week of not working and leaning on her community through the shared experience. At (25:12) Farley asks Joanna about her running and wants to know what she is training for and at (28:03) Farley wants Joanna to tell him when we will get back to normal as we discuss some of the changes we have seen in the industry. At (29:20) we talk about Joannas own commerce experiences and learn about her fruit picking skill set. At (32:09) Farley gets to the only thing that matters - does Joanna still listen to the show and puts her on the spot to make a list against better judgement. At (36:21) we reminisce about PTN turning into an ESPN commentator gig at UVA. Farley closes out at (38:17) using Joanna to help peer pressure Docs to release the old WDHHH tapes. We are back at (42:03) to wrap up the interview and at (43:30) Farley really hammers home the William Docs Half Hour Hour clip story line. At (46:32) we have another discussion about the Tokyo Olympics because as we say on the show, there is a new story Olympic story every week. At (55:09) we have some social media feedback and talk about social distancing while running. We close out at (1:01:06) telling our listeners in the DC and Richmond areas how they can get Random Row beer delivered to their houses.

We open at (6:28) talking about the larger numbers of runners on the trails, which includes a few that dont understand running slash trail etiquette. At (12:09) we are joined by local runner and previous guest Brian Danza, who talks about procuring over 1 million masks from China. We are back at (53:24) to wrap up the interview and talk more masks. At (55:18) we talk about local runner Michael Wardians most recent ultra triumph, a unique social distancing event. We close out at (1:04:20) with our new weekly segment, what to watch on TV while you are stuck at home. At (1:10:45) Farley wishes himself a Happy Birthday.

After everyone dials the stress down a notch, the boys talk a bunch of nonsense because there is not anyone to reign them in. Farley tells a story about how a local grocery store managed a positive covid test. At (10:25) we are joined by Marine Corps Marathon PR coordinator Jheanel Walters. We start out asking the topical question, where is everyone working at Marine Corps. At (12:03) Jheanel talks about how she got her start with MCM and her introduction to the running space. At (15:05) we talk about their process responding to the virus outbreak, and how they continue to monitor and respond to the latest updates. At (17:58) we talk about the running community response to race cancellations, how MCM has responded to not being able to hold large events, and we learn about some innovative nuisances to MCMs virtual races. At (21:33) we transition to the marathon, talk about the lottery and discuss how they are planning through so much external uncertainty. At (25:08) Farley wonders aloud if we will ever get back to normal (spoiler: we will). At (28:58) we talk about other major races that have been moved as well as a few races that are planning to take place before the October MCM and we ask what changes the team anticipates implementing this fall due to covid. At (31:06) we talk about the power of the running community and talk about how more people are running now than ever before. At (34:00) we talk about their events scheduled before MCM. We are back at (38:57) to wrap up the interview and Docs offers a virtual race suggestion. At (42:17) we talk about things that are happening in the world of running (broad enough) and other major sports. At (46:10) Docs asks Farley to talk about some of the changes and innovations that Pacers has had to implement in order to adapt to the changing global climate. At (1:02:35) we talk social media, announce our contest champion and discuss the Docs social media resurgence.

After everyone dials the stress down a notch, the boys talk a bunch of nonsense because there is not anyone to reign them in. Farley tells a story about how a local grocery store managed a positive covid test. At (10:25) we are joined by Marine Corps Marathon PR coordinator Jheanel Walters. We start out asking the topical question, where is everyone working at Marine Corps. At (12:03) Jheanel talks about how she got her start with MCM and her introduction to the running space. At (15:05) we talk about their process responding to the virus outbreak, and how they continue to monitor and respond to the latest updates. At (17:58) we talk about the running community response to race cancellations, how MCM has responded to not being able to hold large events, and we learn about some innovative nuisances to MCMs virtual races. At (21:33) we transition to the marathon, talk about the lottery and discuss how they are planning through so much external uncertainty. At (25:08) Farley wonders aloud if we will ever get back to normal (spoiler: we will). At (28:58) we talk about other major races that have been moved as well as a few races that are planning to take place before the October MCM and we ask what changes the team anticipates implementing this fall due to covid. At (31:06) we talk about the power of the running community and talk about how more people are running now than ever before. At (34:00) we talk about their events scheduled before MCM. We are back at (38:57) to wrap up the interview and Docs offers a virtual race suggestion. At (42:17) we talk about things that are happening in the world of running (broad enough) and other major sports. At (46:10) Docs asks Farley to talk about some of the changes and innovations that Pacers has had to implement in order to adapt to the changing global climate. At (1:02:35) we talk social media, announce our contest champion and discuss the Docs social media resurgence.

We open up the show doing everyone a big favor by talking about how we are not going to talk about covid-19. At (8:27) we are joined by Jon Green, coach of the recent Olympic Marathon Qualifier Molly Seidel. At (10:51) we Jon talks about his own professional running journey. At (12:48) Jon talks about how started coaching Molly, and at (17:43) we learn about a brilliant life hack. At (19:57) we ask Jon how long he has thought about being a coach. At (23:54) we talk about the US Olympic Marathon Trials. At (33:17) we go back on our earlier promise and talk about how the training and race schedule has changed due to the covid-19 outbreak. At (39:54) we talk about Jons family hardware store. We are back at (44:54) to wrap up the interview;04 and at (45:27) we recap the story of seeing Molly Seidels sister at the finish line. At (47:52) we talk about the Olympics being cancelled and then really really break our promise and go down a huge, in farleys words, wormhole about reorganizing sporting events and society with during the covid-19 outbreak. At (1:04:14) we talk about what shows we are watching, what music we are listening to and Docs has a neighborhood observation.

We open up talking about being on lockdown and get some valuable advice from lockdown expert william e docs. At (7:43) we are joined by Washington City Paper Sports Editor and friend of the podcast Kelyn Soong, who is on the show to talk about how the Washington City paper has pivoted with covid-19 outbreak. We start off making sure Kelyn still has time for us before finding out what a sports editor can write about in a time where there are no sports. At (14:57) we talk about NCAA seniors that lost out on their final seasons. At (24:38) we talk about what could have been in the sports world, and at (28:49) we talk about cancelled races this spring. At (34:28) Kelyn talks about his virtual workout. At (38:36) we are back to wrap up the interview and then feed into the fear mongering. At (47:11) we talk about supporting local businesses during these times. AT (50:20) Docs wants to find out how long our hosts will survive if society shuts down and at (52:00) Docs has a few more comments about how bored everyone is in isolation.

00:00 - 2:05 We open the show and thank Brooks for the live podcast last week

2:10 - 4:30 We talk about where both Farley and Julie watched the Olympic Trials and we set up the show

4:30 - 7:30 We relive the race and the top runners that made the Olympic team

7:30 - 8:25 Julie and Chris talk about the Olympic trials and how the race directors now put on a marathon for everyone that follows the Olympic Trials

8:25- We intro Rich Kenah

9:00 - 9:35 Rich Kenah the Executive Director of the Atlanta Track club joins the show

9:40 -10:05 Rich talks about his role in the weekends events

10:22 - 11:35 Rich explains how you win the bid for Olympic Marathon Trials

11:36 - 13:30 This was the biggest Olympic marathon trials ever and what were the challenges that came along with that

13:33 - 15:30 The fluid operation that the Karen and the Atlanta Track Club put together was impressive

15:31 - 17:55 The wind was brisk and a factor - The Atlanta Track Club prepared for it all

18:10 - 20:36 Rich explains the course and why he and his team selected it

20:40 - 21:42 Rich talks about celebrating the Atlanta Olympic Legacy

22:15 - 24:30 How did Rich and the Atlanta Track Club engage all ages of runners and spectators with the Olympic Trails Marathon

24:52 - 25:50 Julie reminds Rich that he was on the Olympic team in 2000 with 2020 Olympian Abdi Abdirahman

25:51 - 26:40 We talk about the next generation of marathoners and some Hoya connections

27:10 - 28:25 The Atlanta Track Club packaged the Olympic Trials marathon with the Publix marathon/half marathon/5k

28:40 - 31:46 More about the Atlanta Track Club and you can sign up for the Peach Tree Road Race this July 4th

32:15 - 32:45 Rich was a long time DC area resident

33:03 - 34:00 The highlight of Richs running career was the entire journey

34:30 - 35:15 How much is Rich running now

35:25 - 36:33 Rich talks about a failed attempt at marathon at the Atlanta Braves stadium

36:35 - Rich exits the show

37:17 - 41:05 We thank Rich for joining the show and recap the interview and Olympic Trials event

41:30 - 46:52 Farley recaps a story about taking the kids to a friends house and his son upchucking on the floor

47:26 - 52:32 We talk about the PTN athletes that competed at the Olympic Marathon Trials

52:44 - We close the show hoping that Docs will be back next week with a story or two

Pace the Nation is on location at the Brooks Hyperion House in Atlanta, Georgia for the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials. We are excited to bring on five guests for this show. We start off talking to Adam Dalton, a Brooks athlete running in the US Olympic Marathon Trials, who tells us his story, talks about his qualifying race and lets us know his expectations for the big race tomorrow. Our second guest, Steve Dekoker, is the Sports Marketing Manager at Brooks Running, who talks to us about the Brooks Hyperion House, their presence at the US Olympic Trials and the Home Town Heroes program. Next we are joined by 2008 Olympian Brian Sell who talks about the mustache, shares a few race stories, and tells us about that being a Honda Accord. Julie Stackhouse, joins us to talk about being an ambassador for Brooks Running in Jacksonville and talks to us about being attacked by a dog during a race and shares her experiences with the physical and emotional recoveries. Finally, we are thrilled to talk to Brooks Running CEO Jim Weber who talks to us about the Brooks Brand, their investment into the sport and shares some stories about Gabe Grunewald. The hosts close out the show with their woefully inaccurate race predictions