Pace the Nation

Happy 2020. We open up with a litany of excuses about where we were and why we could not podcast in December, spoiler Farley got sick and was patient zero at his house. At (15:28) we are joined by Arlingtonian Liz Briones who is here to tell us her story and what she accomplished in 2019. We start out at (17:12) talking about Farleys favorite subject ever, Arlington. At (18:01) we talk about her running background and we make sure that her sister is listening. At (24:30) we talk about Lizs battle with health issues and how that changed her relationship with running. We are back at (43:52) to wrap up the interview and make our New Years resolutions. At (48:18) Docs weighs in on a topic about a month late. At (56:14) we touch on the trials and recognize a few local athletes that have qualified. At (59:24) we honor SGT George Moskowitz of the Fairfax City Police Department and friend of Pacers, who passed away on New Years Eve after suffering a medical emergency while on duty. At (1:01:33) we close out the show with a discussion about a Kelyn Soong Washington City Paper article.

The guys open up with some discussion about Thanksgiving and Farley tows the boys to the DI NCAA XC championships. At (10:47) we are joined by head John Hopkins cross country coach Bobby Van Allen to talk about his womens DIII national championship and mens 5th place finish at NCAAs. We open up talking about the unique scenario that Johns Hopkins has with both DI and DIII teams, and we ask if cross country has displaced lacrosse as the main sport on campus. At (14:36) we talk about the womens sixth title in the last eight years and discuss how the program has been able to maintain consistency. At (32:10) we talk about the mens fifth place finish. At (36:45) we talk Thanksgiving and ask Thanksgivings most popular question, whats your favorite side. We are back at (40:16) to recap the interview and continue our discussion on Thanksgiving sides. At (45:18) Chris impresses us with his Thanksgiving running stat and the natural and obligatory transition into the puppy bowl. At (52:35) Docs gets to give an update, and uses his time to congratulate the WSHS boys 2019 cross country state champs.

At (2:00) we open the show introducing our co-hosts as Farley sets the table.

At (4:20) Joanna tells us how she got from Syracuse to DC.

At (6:40) Farley thanks NB again for the trip to New York for the marathon.

At (8:20) we come back from the break to talk about the Lindsay Crouse opinion piece in the New York Times about Mary Cain.

At (10:35) Joanna and Julie sum up the article and gives background on Mary Cain.

At (14:40) we talk generally about womens health in running.

At (19:30) we discuss women examples that young girl athletes have – coaches and advisors.

At (29:15) Joanna tells us the Ketchup theory and how it relates to our discussion.

At (33:00) we talk about pro running and navigating that scene as a teenager.

At (37:45) we discuss positives that we can take from this story.

At (47:15) we come back and talk to Joanna about her transportation issues.

At (51:15) Joanna asks Farley about his confessionals on the show.

At (54:05) we talk to Julie about the NCAA D1 Cross Country regional races.

At (1:06:30) Joanna tells us about weather and her running

At (1:10:20) Joanna reminisces about old PTN episodes to close out the show.

At (2:00) we open the show introducing our co-hosts as Farley sets the table.

At (4:20) Joanna tells us how she got from Syracuse to DC.

At (6:40) Farley thanks NB again for the trip to New York for the marathon.

At (8:20) we come back from the break to talk about the Lindsay Crouse opinion piece in the New York Times about Mary Cain.

At (10:35) Joanna and Julie sum up the article and gives background on Mary Cain.

At (14:40) we talk generally about womens health in running.

At (19:30) we discuss women examples that young girl athletes have – coaches and advisors.

At (29:15) Joanna tells us the Ketchup theory and how it relates to our discussion.

At (33:00) we talk about pro running and navigating that scene as a teenager.

At (37:45) we discuss positives that we can take from this story.

At (47:15) we come back and talk to Joanna about her transportation issues.

At (51:15) Joanna asks Farley about his confessionals on the show.

At (54:05) we talk to Julie about the NCAA D1 Cross Country regional races.

At (1:06:30) Joanna tells us about weather and her running

At (1:10:20) Joanna reminisces about old PTN episodes to close out the show.

After a long table setting, we open up at (5:30) with an update on our ongoing coverage of the World Series and at (7:30) our Halloween recap. At (12:59) we are joined by 2019 MCM champion Brittany Charboneau. At (15:34) we start out talking about her other job, acting and comedy, and attempt to explain the difference between improv, sketch and standup, and then ask about comedic influences and physical comedy. At (24:25) we ask Brittany if there are any difference in nerves between performing and racing. At (26:08) Brittany talks about why she decided to run the Marine Corps marathon and dive into the race details. At (32:00) we talk about the upcoming Atlanta Olympic Marathon Trials. At (35:10) we ask about her coach and then at (36:58) we talk social media and generations. At (40:15) we talk about her current training. At (42:06) Docs asked for advice on how someone could dip their toes into comedy. We are back at (46:18) to wrap up the interview and continue the conversation explaining the difference between standup and sketch comedy. At (52:12) we insert a transition so that Docs can run back into the studio and the guys can talk about the New York City Marathon experience, and most importantly, Farleys sub 3 hour marathon attempt for 2019. At (1:07:30) we have an update on a previous Marathon Investigator story.

After a long table setting, we open up at (5:30) with an update on our ongoing coverage of the World Series and at (7:30) our Halloween recap. At (12:59) we are joined by 2019 MCM champion Brittany Charboneau. At (15:34) we start out talking about her other job, acting and comedy, and attempt to explain the difference between improv, sketch and standup, and then ask about comedic influences and physical comedy. At (24:25) we ask Brittany if there are any difference in nerves between performing and racing. At (26:08) Brittany talks about why she decided to run the Marine Corps marathon and dive into the race details. At (32:00) we talk about the upcoming Atlanta Olympic Marathon Trials. At (35:10) we ask about her coach and then at (36:58) we talk social media and generations. At (40:15) we talk about her current training. At (42:06) Docs asked for advice on how someone could dip their toes into comedy. We are back at (46:18) to wrap up the interview and continue the conversation explaining the difference between standup and sketch comedy. At (52:12) we insert a transition so that Docs can run back into the studio and the guys can talk about the New York City Marathon experience, and most importantly, Farleys sub 3 hour marathon attempt for 2019. At (1:07:30) we have an update on a previous Marathon Investigator story.

We open the show with a MCM recap, we out some race bandits in Georgetown and compromise the identify of an individual in the network of spies. At (14:09) we are joined by long distance runner Ariel Laguilles, a local teacher and cross country coach at Gonzaga College High School. Areil talks about running the Ignatius Way, a 408 mile trail recreating the 16th century pilgrimage of St Ignatius. Ariel tells us the orgin story of the decision to take on this challenge, we discuss his preparation including a solo practice run of the toughest stretch and then a play by play of the ups and downs detailing the journey and the Fastest Known Time. We are back at (1:02:12) to wrap up the interview before we preview the New York City Marathon at (1:04:06). AT (1:08:00) our former guest Derek Murphy is back in the news after catching a race bandit on the news. At (1:16:30) our hosts go on record before game 6 of the World Series expressing their hopes that the home town Nationals can win it all. At (1:21:40) Docs has a running story.

We open the show with a MCM recap, we out some race bandits in Georgetown and compromise the identify of an individual in the network of spies. At (14:09) we are joined by long distance runner Ariel Laguilles, a local teacher and cross country coach at Gonzaga College High School. Areil talks about running the Ignatius Way, a 408 mile trail recreating the 16th century pilgrimage of St Ignatius. Ariel tells us the orgin story of the decision to take on this challenge, we discuss his preparation including a solo practice run of the toughest stretch and then a play by play of the ups and downs detailing the journey and the Fastest Known Time. We are back at (1:02:12) to wrap up the interview before we preview the New York City Marathon at (1:04:06). AT (1:08:00) our former guest Derek Murphy is back in the news after catching a race bandit on the news. At (1:16:30) our hosts go on record before game 6 of the World Series expressing their hopes that the home town Nationals can win it all. At (1:21:40) Docs has a running story.

Coming to you live from the floor of the 2019 Marine Corps marathon, we have three very special guests. We are first joined by ultra-marathoner Dean Karnazes, who talks about his books and tells us about some of his favorite races. We are then joined by Hearst Publishing Director Michael Clinton, who talks about his latest book Tails from the Trails: Running for Life. Finally, we are joined by season 14 American Idol Runner-up and marathoner Clark Beckham, who talks about his decision to sign up for the MCM and his journey as a new runner.

Coming to you live from the floor of the 2019 Marine Corps marathon, we have three very special guests. We are first joined by ultra-marathoner Dean Karnazes, who talks about his books and tells us about some of his favorite races. We are then joined by Hearst Publishing Director Michael Clinton, who talks about his latest book Tails from the Trails: Running for Life. Finally, we are joined by season 14 American Idol Runner-up and marathoner Clark Beckham, who talks about his decision to sign up for the MCM and his journey as a new runner.