In episode 17, we sit down with Milwaukee running legend, Richard Dodd. Richard goes way back when it comes to running in Milwaukee. He was there in 1977 when the Badgerland Striders formed their name. This episode covers many topics because when you have been running in Milwaukee that long and you are on a Milwaukee running podcast there is  A LOT TO TALK ABOUT.

For Richard, his story starts when he found running at Whitnall High School setting school records and quickly qualifying for the Boston Marathon at the age of 18. Being a Life Time Member of the Badgerland Striders, Richard and his brother started the Firecracker Four, which is still running today. Richard and his twin brother set the state record in the 50k, clocking a time together of 2:59:56. He earned the Wisconsin state coach of the year for cross country and most recently co-founded Ethan’s Run Against Addiction. Richard shares these stories and many more on this episode.