Welcome back to the Run to Remember Memorial Marathon Podcast! In the premiere episode of season 2, first meet Lynne Porter, the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon’s new director of operations. Next, lace up your shoes for a marathon training roundtable with representatives from OK Runner, Wahoo, Landrunners, Red Coyote and Yukon Raw. And to close the episode, hear from Sara Sweet, who lost her father in the Oklahoma City bombing.

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The 2022 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon is in the books! Hear post-race reactions from Marathon winners Bryant Kierns and McKale Montgomery, men’s wheelchair winner Glenn Pemberton, Half Marathon winners Al Maeder and Kristi Coleman and 5K winners Luis Chavez and Natalie Duggan. Plus, Mayor David Holt talks about race weekend and his family’s participation in the Kids Marathon. Former Oklahoma women’s basketball coach Sherri Coale shares her Half Marathon experience. And host Kristin Fares’ daughter Madeline talks about her training journey with her mom and her Marathon race.

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Welcome to the 2022 Memorial Marathon Health & Fitness Expo! Host Kristin Fares and Race Director Kari Watkins talk to runners including world record holder Marko Cheseto, Ran Them All Steve Bolton, 79-year-old Dan Little, Yvette Trachtenberg, Madeline Fares, John Sherrick, Camille Teller and Landon Shores. More guests include Memorial Marathon announcer Whit Raymond, running ambassador Mark Bravo, Jonathan Edison of OU Health and community leader Perrin Duncan. Plus, Albert and Cindy Ashwood talk about their passion for the Marathon — Cindy’s sister Susan Jane Ferrell was a victim of the bombing. And bombing survivor Richard Williams shares his story. You’ll also hear from Pastor Chris Dodson of First Church and Steve Cole on Gorilla Hill. And Colin Perry with Perry Weather provides the latest update on what runners can expect for the race. 

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Race day is here! In this episode, you’ll learn about how the Memorial Marathon serves as a qualifying race for the Boston Marathon and Abbott World Marathon Majors. Meet two Memorial Marathon champions who have each won multiple times. Three-time winner Camille Herron has since gone on to break American and world records in ultrarunning. She’s coached by her husband, Conor Holt, who is a two-time winner himself and still holds the men’s course record. Finally, Peter Dolese and Seth Lewis discuss the Festival of the Arts, one of the nation’s premier arts festivals, which takes place downtown the week surrounding the Marathon. 

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The Run to Remember Memorial Marathon podcast is sponsored and produced by Knox Studios, a creative studio and production partner for the modern media age. 

Oklahoma City Police Chief Wade Gourley and Fire Chief Richard Kelley stress the importance of the next generation understanding the legacy and lessons of April 19, 1995. Legendary football coach Barry Switzer talks about bringing his Dallas Cowboys team to the bombing site — and also how the tragedy spurred an interest in training search and rescue dogs. Brian Bogert and Graham Colton share details on the free concert Friday night before race weekend. And Kelli Hayward Walsh gives us a sneak peek into this year’s Marathon Health & Fitness Expo.

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The Run to Remember Memorial Marathon podcast is sponsored and produced by Knox Studios, a creative studio and production partner for the modern media age. 

Madeline Fares, teenage daughter of host Kristin Fares, joins the show to discuss her marathon training journey with her mom. OKC Thunder GM Sam Presti explains his decision to bring every new team member to the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum. Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell talks about the Marathon route’s intersection with Route 66, America’s Main Street. And we hear from Jason Bodin on Paycom’s sponsorship of the Half Marathon race.

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The Run to Remember Memorial Marathon podcast is sponsored and produced by Knox Studios, a creative studio and production partner for the modern media age. 

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt talks about the Governor’s Relay Challenge and introduces his running mates. You’ll pick up some strength and nutrition tips from Christie Thomas and Carlee Daub of WAHOO! Running. Dr. Dale Bratzler of OU Health, Tammy Powell, president of SSM Health and Dr. Julie Watson of INTEGRIS Health provide the latest health update. And Jorge Hernandez tells us about the 5K race and the Latino community it runs through. 

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The Run to Remember Memorial Marathon podcast is sponsored and produced by Knox Studios, a creative studio and production partner for the modern media age. 

Running legend Dick Beardsley has endured a series of setbacks that would cause many to stumble, yet he’s prevailed and emerged stronger than ever with a story that’s sure to inspire. Kelli Masters knows a thing or two about perseverance as well — she’s an NFL agent and one of the most influential women in sports business. You’ll hear from Amy Stephens on Heritage Hills and Mesta Park. And meet Yvette Trachtenberg — the businesswoman, mom and runner is tackling the Marathon for the first time.

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The Run to Remember Memorial Marathon podcast is sponsored and produced by Knox Studios, a creative studio and production partner for the modern media age. 

Erik Heine shares his powerful story of running while pushing son Stephen and his belief that “Yes, you can.” Last week, you heard from Bill Rodgers and this week you’ll meet another legend in running, Joan Benoit Samuelson. She talks about the early days of the sport and her victory in the first-ever women’s marathon event at the 1984 Olympics. Mike Hoang tells us about the Asian District and what it offers to runners along the course. And Yvette Trachtenberg joins us to discuss training for her first marathon.

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The Run to Remember Memorial Marathon podcast is sponsored and produced by Knox Studios, a creative studio and production partner for the modern media age. 

Bill Rodgers, one of the legends of running, joins host Kristin Fares to talk about his love of the sport. More guests include four-time Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon winner Catherine Lisle, who talks about her photo finishes and offers some training tips. Nichols Hills Mayor Peter Hoffman shares a playlist he created for the Marathon. And Cara Greenhaw talks about Heartland’s role as the event’s health and wellness partner.

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The Run to Remember Memorial Marathon podcast is sponsored and produced by Knox Studios, a creative studio and production partner for the modern media age.