This week I had the pleasure to talk to Alejandro Goldston, UNM sprinter and Volcano Vista standout. He talks about how long he's been in the sport, what motivates him, and some of the coaches that have helped shape his career. We also talk transitioning into college athletics and what it meant to finish his degree online.

It was a fun conversation with great young man that is easy to root for. He is also one of the last two boys left standing in the NM Mile Split poll of the best boys sprinters of the decade. I hope you give it a listen.

https://golobos.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=8051&path=track

This week I talk to ultra marathoner and running hub manager, Stephen Swezey. We talk about everything from his time in Alaska, how he got into running, how difficult it was to not be able to run. It was another fun conversation and you can listen to him promote the Running Hub's Beans and Blood virtual series as well as their upcoming interview with Go 4 Graham.

https://www.runsantafe.com

https://www.go4graham.org/

https://ultrarunning.com/featured/bronco-billys-tough-21-strength-routine/

This week I interview two runners that aren't in it to win medals, break records, or in one case, compete at all. We were given an opportunity to think about our running in a new way. Why do we run and what does it mean to you? Without races, what is your motivation? These two runners have their own ideas.

Jim Coppas is an older gentleman that I have had the pleasure to run into several times on my runs through our shared route.

Wendy Timmons is a client of my wife's who has been working on getting back into back into running after a long break.

There is a lot going on in the world right now. Running gives us a lot of time to think, or listen to an informative podcast. Now is a good time to use every opportunity we can to change or learn about the things we would like to change.

Stay safe, Stay strong, Support each other, and keep running, New Mexico.

This week I talk to Sofie Schunk. She was a La Cueva Bear standout and goalie for a Marquette women's soccer team that was Big East Champions 3 times.She talks about her diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes at 16, how she's managed her diagnosis, and why she still likes to compete. She talks about her time with the Prado Racing Team in San Diego and her work with the Diabetes Sports Project to inform and grow the diabetic athletic community.

http://www.runprt.com/sofie_schunk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82yDKXBTdU8

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We are starting to restrictions lifted her in NM, but as the governor has said, this takes everyone doing their parts. So, enjoy the sunshine and keep running, New Mexico.

In this episode I speak with Zach Gonzalez, owner of Bluebird Running Company and host of Run Bluebird Run a podcast about running based here in New Mexico.

This was a fun talk and as with many of my interviews, could've gone much longer. Listen to us discuss his start in running, middle school track, the evolution of shoes, and not living race to race.

You can support and follow Bluebird Running Company through the links below:

Bluebird Running Company

Run Bluebird Run Podcast

@Bluebirdrunningcompany

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This week my guest is Dominic Maestas of Sandia High School. He is the head Girls Track and Field coach as well as the Cross Country coach.

Listen to him talk about his 2003 State Cross Country Championship, what family means to him, and his journey to becoming a head coach.

This week I talk to Peter Olson of Endurance Santa Fe. Hear what keeps him motivated, how he looks forwarded, and the Run every Arroyo project.

https://www.endurancesantafe.com/

@endurancesantafe

Enjoy your runs and stay safe out there.

Today I talk with Liz Lopez from Endurance with Liz to learn about what we can do to fuel our runs in a better way. We talk about motivation, nutrition, and learning that what fuels you is unique to you and your body. Listen in to learn more.

@EndurancewithLiz

Thanks for listening and in the meantime, keep running New Mexico.

Listen in as I talk with Lexie Keller, former La Cueva Bear and current pentathlon and heptathlon athlete for Colorado State University.

She talks about goals, motivation, and disappointment.

@lexiekeller

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Enjoy your runs and stay safe!

Listen in to Jesse Armijo tell the origin story of the Duke's Track Club as Arlene Espinoza-Armijo talks about where the club is headed. Curious about joining? Excited to hear your friends? Listen in now.

http://dukestrackclub.blogspot.com/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/242616155766346/about/

https://www.zensah.com/blogs/zensah/dukes-track-club

@Dukestrackclub

@jessearmijo

@leenbug