Pace the Nation

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.

Farley opens the show with a bait and switch reality show discussion and asks his cohosts an interesting question. At (9:32) we are joined by friend of the program and local running legend Dan Yi. At (11:20) Dan talks about his injury, his decision to have a very tough surgery, details leading up to the surgery and the rehab ahead. At (31:17) we ask how his partner Jen Maranzano enjoyed running in the extreme Minnesota cold while Dan recovered from knee surgery, and talked about her running season and OTC attempt. At (34:57) Dan tells us his not wacky marathon Olympic trials idea. At (49:49) we talk about the group of runners that Dan trains with, the dojo of pain. At (53:03) we ask Dan, who is farleys go to guy when it comes to new running gear, what new product he might be excited about in the running space. We are back at (1:00:13) to wrap up the interview before at (1:02:05) we preview our trip to the Olympic Trials in Atlanta. At (1:07:08) the Tokyo Marathon is cancelled for everyone except the elites due to concerns over the coronavirus. At (1:12:30) we have some twitter feedback. At (1:20:13) Docs uses his Rant of the Week space to talk about his favorite TV show Survivor and has an issue with his water.

We open up with some Valentine Day stories before we are joined at (9:50) by the editor of Run Washingon Charlie Ban. We start off with the origin story of Charlies last name and another origin story about Pace the Nation. At (13:20) we talk 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials Fever, a series of stories available on RunWashington.com highlighting the 32 Olympic Marathon Trials qualifiers with local DC area ties. We wrap up the interview at (51:31) and thank three behind the scenes PTN contributors. At (53:00) Farley has a celebrity sighting at the Clarendon store. At (58:56) we have a airline travel Docs ROW (rant of the week), Farley does an ad read and then at (1:04:45) we circle back to more airline travel Docs Row. At (1:05:49) Kristina Schou Madsen becomes the first female outright winner of the seven marathons in seven continents in seven days. At (1:07:57) Chinese distance runner Pan Shancu runs 6000 laps on an 8 meter track that he set up in his apartment while his town is stuck indoors under a coronavirus quarantine. The conversation leads to a throw back story where both Docs and Farley were quarantined in college.

We open the show giving away a bunch of clues about a new grocery store near Docs house that we do not want people to know about. At (8:30) we are joined by our guest Ariel Tweto, who starts off the interview talking about being in nature, running outdoors and some of the wild beasts that we have encountered on the trails. At (11:34) we talk about how she got started in the industry with her reality show Flying Wild Alaska. At (21:03) Ariel tells us about a documentary that she co-stars in, Into Americas Wild, which just had its Washington DC premiere. At (28:28) we talk about Ariels running streak, getting a run in every day since Aug 2, 2001, including some of the challenges that she has faced keeping the streak alive and her running inspiration. At (39:29) Ariel talks about popping bubbles, a suicide prevention charity working with the community to help pop the social and physical barriers that prevent people from living happy and successful lives. At (45:20) we close out the interview with some quick questions. We are back at (50:27) to wrap up the interview, talk more survivor and thank our guest for bringing coffee. At (55:40) we have another carbon plate shoe update and Docs pitches a new shoe idea for the Olympic Trials. At (1:05:18) Julie and Farley coerce Docs into another William Docs Row (Rant of the Week), which is running related this time but also includes headphone volume, bears, high school friends, engagements spots, holiday cards and the greatest running trail in the world. At (1:14:15) we have a sad story about a couple of High School Track runners from Oklahoma who were killed by a drunk driver while running. We close out at (1:16:15) with some feedback from the Erin Gregoire story from last weeks show.

We open the show giving away a bunch of clues about a new grocery store near Docs house that we do not want people to know about. At (8:30) we are joined by our guest Ariel Tweto, who starts off the interview talking about being in nature, running outdoors and some of the wild beasts that we have encountered on the trails. At (11:34) we talk about how she got started in the industry with her reality show Flying Wild Alaska. At (21:03) Ariel tells us about a documentary that she co-stars in, Into Americas Wild, which just had its Washington DC premiere. At (28:28) we talk about Ariels running streak, getting a run in every day since Aug 2, 2001, including some of the challenges that she has faced keeping the streak alive and her running inspiration. At (39:29) Ariel talks about popping bubbles, a suicide prevention charity working with the community to help pop the social and physical barriers that prevent people from living happy and successful lives. At (45:20) we close out the interview with some quick questions. We are back at (50:27) to wrap up the interview, talk more survivor and thank our guest for bringing coffee. At (55:40) we have another carbon plate shoe update and Docs pitches a new shoe idea for the Olympic Trials. At (1:05:18) Julie and Farley coerce Docs into another William Docs Row (Rant of the Week), which is running related this time but also includes headphone volume, bears, high school friends, engagements spots, holiday cards and the greatest running trail in the world. At (1:14:15) we have a sad story about a couple of High School Track runners from Oklahoma who were killed by a drunk driver while running. We close out at (1:16:15) with some feedback from the Erin Gregoire story from last weeks show.

As we find ourselves recording the episode on Puppy Bowl Sunday, Farley starts us off at (6:03) with a cringing social faux pas story. At (11:01) we are joined by Pacers Race Director and frequent PTN guest Lisa Reeves to talk about The DC Half Marathon, a new event set for Sept 13, 2020. We are back at (24:05) to summarize the interview before at (25:00) we have an update on a trio of PTN guests. We start off congratulating WTOP reporter and lifeguard hobbyist Dave Dildine for winning the ATSSA National Media Award. At (26:46) we get a season update from recent guest Jeff Stein and at (29:27) Farley tries to plan an outing to see PTN guest Clark Beckham in concert. At (31:20) we talk about Naval Academy runner Jake Brophy who broke 4 minutes in the mile. At (34:22) we have an update on the Nike Vapor Flys with the Olympic Trials and Olympics. At (38:06) we discuss the Erin Gregoire story, a young runner who lost her appeal to USATF requesting her Houston marathon chip time as an Olympic Qualifier. At (51:19) Docs says thank you to former host Joanna e Russo for some fresh New Balance gear before at (53:12) we get another Docs Rant of the Week.

We open up with a quick story from the guys trip to Austin. At (5:48) we are joined by guests Kathy Dalby and Burke Beck to talk about Empowerun. We start out finding out how they each got their starts in specialty running and at (11:30) we ask if there was a female void in the run specialty space when they got started. At (13:08) we talk about a few examples of what it was like to work in a male dominated space and at (15:52) if they ever considered leaving the industry. At (18:50) we talk about Empowerun, how it got started and what the motivations were behind it. At (21:22) we talk a bit about the event itself and (24:17) the response from other people in the industry as well as attendees. At (26:30) we discuss the timing for the event and wonder if it would have been as successful if they had tried to do this earlier. At (32:14) we talk about some of the event supporters and close out at (35:27) with some take aways from the first year. We are back at (42:42) to wrap up the interview and take the pin out of the shark story. At (46:26) we highlight the mailbag, a tweet and a card from a potential listener. At (48:51) we have an update on friend of the nation Keira DAmato and her super fast time in Houston. At (51:33) we discuss the false news report about the VaporFly banning and talk about if they should be banned or not. AT (1:00:05) we keep our streak of talking about streaks alive and we close out at (1:04:09) with a Docs rant about phone solicitors (spoiler - he is fired up).

Julie kicks off the show giving Docs one of those rare social assists with a PTN relevant peloton story. At (10:00) we are joined by Bryn Mawr Running Company owner Bob Schwelm, who starts off telling us about how he got his start in the specialty running store space. At (16:30) Bob talks about his transition from soccer to running in college and talks about his first marathon that fortunately kicked off the decades marathon streak. At (22:28) Bob tells us his 96 NYC marathon story, running for the NYPD and his 15 minutes of fame. At (27:34) we talk a bit about Olympic qualifiers, dive more into the six decades under 3 hour marathon list and discuss some of the things he believes has helped keep him healthy and consistent. At (45:00) we talk about how the digital age has changed running. We come back at (50:48) to wrap up the interview. At (53:00) Docs talks about a movie that he watched on the plane, Brittany Runs a Marathon before (59:00) Docs tells a hotel story. At (1:01:00) we talk a little bit about PTN going to the Olympic Marathon trials and at (1:02:30) Galen Rupp has a new coach.

Julie kicks off the show giving Docs one of those rare social assists with a PTN relevant peloton story. At (10:00) we are joined by Bryn Mawr Running Company owner Bob Schwelm, who starts off telling us about how he got his start in the specialty running store space. At (16:30) Bob talks about his transition from soccer to running in college and talks about his first marathon that fortunately kicked off the decades marathon streak. At (22:28) Bob tells us his 96 NYC marathon story, running for the NYPD and his 15 minutes of fame. At (27:34) we talk a bit about Olympic qualifiers, dive more into the six decades under 3 hour marathon list and discuss some of the things he believes has helped keep him healthy and consistent. At (45:00) we talk about how the digital age has changed running. We come back at (50:48) to wrap up the interview. At (53:00) Docs talks about a movie that he watched on the plane, Brittany Runs a Marathon before (59:00) Docs tells a hotel story. At (1:01:00) we talk a little bit about PTN going to the Olympic Marathon trials and at (1:02:30) Galen Rupp has a new coach.

Our show opens with some long time coming homeless Farley shaming. At (8:41) we are joined by Olympic hopeful Parker Stinson. At (11:50) Parker talks about his days at the University Oregon, his disappointments in cross country and his individual all american performances on the track. At (17:45) we talk about his coaching change, including a previous history with his current coach and a discussion about training philosophies. At (29:42) we talk about social media and at (31:14) we talk about his relationship with his sponsor Saucony and signing him after a significant injury. At (35:23) Parker talks about his 2019 races. At (41:44) we talk about the Olympic Trials. We close out at (49:59) asking about his training and eating habits. We are back to wrap up the interview at (51:43) and to talk about a Washington Wizard who hates running. At (58:40) a 43 year running streak ends and a streak that keeps going.