Run Brevard - Running Zone's podcast

Run Brevard host John Carr is Running Zone's newest full-time employee and talks about his excitement for his new role. John shares how he started running in his Athlete Spotlight and talks about more about his love for pizza, his dogs and his wife, Courtney, in the Run Brevard interview. Parts 2 and 3 of Episode 12 will feature hosts Katie Parsons and Pete Vaughn. 

Anne Mitchell is the Race Management Coordinator at Running Zone and she stops by the studio to talk about the upcoming 71 races on RZ's docket and how she found running in her own life. Local cross country coach and Boston marathoner Julie Hannah is the featured Athlete Highlight. and hosts Pete Vaughn, John Carr and Katie Parsons sum up the highlights of their summer. 

July 26, 2019 -- Not every runner makes it to the Boston Marathon but local author Jackie Kellner crossed the finish line in 2016. It was her 18th marathon and she decided to write about all of those experiences in her new book, A Boston Marathon Journey: From Average Runner to Amazing Life. She sat down with Run Brevard to talk about her inspiration and the experience of writing the book. The episode also previews the upcoming Tailgate 2-miler on Aug. 18, 2019. See you there!

Don't miss an exclusive interview with Tom Griffen, who walked from California to New York as a way to connect with all types people throughout America. The episode also previews the kickoff to the Running Zone Foundation Series race, the Firecracker 5K that happens on July 4, 2019 at Front Street Civic Center. Join in the fun!

Happy Birthday to Running Zone as the Run Brevard crew reminisces on Run for Gecko pasts and looks ahead to this year's race on May 11. Denise Piercy stops in to talk about the pinnacle event of the Running Zone Foundation Series and local runner Kevin Charles shares his story of going from sprinting to completing marathons. Dr. Bryan Parry drops some of his orthopedic knowledge and gives advice for runners struggling with injuries. Hosts Pete, John and Katie share their next three songs, plus guest picks and a winning listener song, for the Run Brevard playlist.

This episode is all about the upcoming Florida Today Corporate 5K, with an interview with Orlando Melbourne International Airport's Cliff Graham. Hear about upcoming airport developments and learn how Cliff got started as a runner. Liz White shares her running story, including a marathon tale of pain, persistence and redemption. Hosts Pete, John and Katie share their next three songs, plus guest picks and a winning listener song, on the Run Brevard playlist. 

Episode 6 | March 11, 2019 – This episode previews the next Running Zone Series race, the Pirate Plunder 2-miler and takes a look at the Excalibur 10-mile, 2-mile and relay event that happens on St. Patrick's Day this year. Sondi Ryersee shares her story of running redemption following a traumatic cycling accident. Michelle Smurl of the Brevard Zoo stops by the studio to share her animal expertise and talk about her own running journey. Hosts Pete, John and Katie share their next three songs, plus a bonus song, on the Run Brevard playlist.

This episode looks ahead to what to expect in Brevard's running community in 2019 with new co-host John Carr discussing gear and overall running trends. Jeremy Stewart of Top Tier Sports Medicine stops by the studio to talk how to prevent running injuries and his own background in endurance sports. Bambi Sweeney shares her running story about her recent rise to the top of her age group and the training she's implemented to get there. Running Zone’s director of operations Pete Vaughn talks compression - how it works, why it works and if runners should give it a try to improve their performance.