PreRace Podcast

In episode 6 of the PRP, Adam connects with first time marathoner, public health guru and vegan food blogger Kayla Romero who has been preparing for the Detroit Free Press Marathon on October 17th, 2021. Kayla sheds some insight on what inspired her to gear up for this challenge, how she decided to prepare and admits that perhaps there was a bit too much Googling done throughout the process. Kayla gets vulnerable as she takes listeners on the journey of her growth as a runner; from last summer, when a 10-miler was unthinkable, to this summer when she was knocking out double digit runs every weekend. Kayla's story is a text book example of the importance of a strong mental game when preparing to tackle a goal of this magnitude. As her training began to blossom, so did her perspective on what she felt was possible for her to accomplish.

In episode 5 of the PRP, Adam chats it up with first time half marathoner, close personal friend and social media entrepreneur Tess Dominguez who has been preparing for the Colfax Half Marathon on October 16th, 2021. Tess opens up about some of her struggles staying dedicated to her training plan, and her and Adam take a deep dive into her fear of the long run. Tess walks listeners through the timeline from her decision to run the race, to her decision to actually start training, to where things stand today. Did someone say procrastination? All things considered, Adam provides Tess with some praise for her composure and positive mindset heading into race day.

In episode 4 of the PRP, Adam chats with seasoned runner and local PhD candidate Kayla Kroning who has been preparing for the Boston Marathon on October 11th, 2021. Kayla takes listeners on a tour of an action-packed summer of training that includes taking first place at a wine-themed half marathon and getting incredibly lost when attempting a local FKT. Did someone say hitchhiking near a prison? Kayla displays her composure and maturity throughout the episode as she discusses her outlook and healthy relationship with the sport. Adam and Kayla also take a deep dive into the world of Strava and chat about what they love about the platform, but more importantly, what to watch out for when using the platform.  

In episode 3 of the PRP, Adam catches up with budding runner and dear friend Carter Babcock who has been preparing for the Chicago Marathon on October 10th, 2021. Carter takes listeners on a deep dive of his methodical training methods and discusses how he is constantly a student of the sport. Even after a few years of tailored experience with running at a competitive level, Carter is learning how to improve himself and tweak his preparation every single day.

In episode 2 of the PRP, Adam catches up with first time marathoner and former college roommate Hunter Le Blanc who has been preparing for the San Francisco Marathon on September 19th, 2021. Hunter shares the tale of how an alcohol infused night lead to signing up for an event he never thought he'd attempt. Hunter opens up about how much he has learned over the past few months and how his perspective on running has now wildly changed. Is there meaning to running beyond just getting fit? Hunter shares how he is rapidly working his way towards the answer to this question. Guest host Jay Tsuruoka, also part of the college roommate crew, helps to keep Hunter's ego in check (not an easy task) and offers some tremendous insight into the mindset required to tackle such a formidable goal.

In the pilot episode of the PRP, Adam chats with first time marathoners Helena Kisor (guest) and Dane Nielsen (guest host) who are both preparing to run the Surf City Marathon in Huntington Beach, CA on September 11th, 2021. Helena opens up about battling an illness during a peak portion of her training camp and shares how it affected her both physically and mentally. Dane keeps it cool and helps Adam establish some structure and reoccurring themes for future episodes.