Welcome to The Runegade Podcast: we’re set to explore the human connection with running, by practicing the lost art of storytelling - big stories, guest interviews and our own experiences - we're your hosts Mark Prociw and Todd Marentette

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So lace up a pair of Altras, and get your FloatRun Harness ready, Golden Harper joins the podcast and wow - Golden is a wealth of knowledge, experience and he's a new friend of the Podcast.

Golden Harper, one of the founders of Altra Running, a running coach, an accomplished runner and an innovator in the running shoe industry - shares his story running story, and what a running story it has been thus far. And with lots of unfinished business left before him.

We discuss common running shoe misconceptions, Super Shoes, the importance of strong feet and how to do this, injuries, motivation, arm placement to influence the best foot strike, how rotating running shoes have been proven to reduce running injury, Super Shoes.

From running a 3:08 marathon at the 10, to setting the World Record at the age of 12 with a 2:45, to founding Altra, to being completely interested in helping people be better runners and reducing injuries by focusing on running form - we explore all the terrain.

Thank you to Golden, a new friend of the podcast.

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Welcome to The Runegade Podcast: we’re set to explore the human connection with running, by practicing the lost art of storytelling - big stories, guest interviews and our own experiences - we're your hosts Mark Prociw and Todd Marentette

Dr. Mark Cucuzzella joins us on Episode 3 - and shares the secrets for long, healthy, happy life full of running. And we really couldn't think of a better guest to ensure that long may we run.

We each laced up a fresh pair of Altra's and logged some easy miles discussing: why Dr. Mark runs, his advice for a healthy diet, how our bodies fuel exercise, fat as fuel, low heart rate training, why our feet are so important and how best to get race ready while ensuring we're healthy for a very long time.

Those new to running might be asking who is Dr. Mark. While others might be stunned that we were able to convince Dr. Mark to join us, and help us explore being better runners. In either case, we're sure you'll love this episode.

Dr. Mark is a leading expert in natural running, he's a retired Air Force Reserve Lieutenant colonel, he practices family medicine in Ranson and Martinsburg West Virginia. He is professor at the West Virginia University School of Medicine, the Race Director of the Freedom’s Run Races - which include the Harpers Ferry Half Marathon each May and the Freedom’s Run each October and he conducts Healthy Running Medical Education courses.

And Dr. Mark is always giving back to the running community - thank you for all you do Dr. Mark - you helped and continue to help so many runners be better, run longer and farther than ever imaginable.

Check out Dr. Mark's book - Run for your Life: "How to Run, Walk, and Move Without Pain or Injury and Achieve a Sense of Well-Being and Joy"

And check out Two Rivers Tread - the nations first natural footwear store: https://tworiverstreads.com/ ... the best footwear store, feet down.

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Welcome to The Runegade Podcast: we’re set to explore the human connection with running, by practicing the lost art of storytelling - big stories, guest interviews and our own experiences - we're your hosts Mark Prociw and Todd Marentette

On Episode 2 -- Casey Thivierge joins the podcast. He's a father, husband, an ultra runner, with a successful career ... and now Casey is an author.

Casey started running 18-years ago, after a bet with his sister in-law, and completed his first marathon a year later. Contrary to most, Casey progressed down in distance, before ramping back up to marathons and started running ultra marathons in the Spring of 2013.

Casey is a humble runner, he likes to say it's not about the finish times, but the training and experience and we couldn't agree more. To say Casey has trail chops, would be an drastic understatement.

(21) Runs of more than 100-miles, with (7) of them sub 24-hour. Burning River 100, Indiana Trail 100, Cloudsplitter 100, Mohican 100, Eastern States 100, Big Dog Backyard, Tunnel Hill 100, Hellbender 100, First Annual weUltra Run, Quebec Mega Trail, Burning River 100, Western States and The Wild Oak Trail - it might be easier to list the races Casey hasn't run.

We talk about Casey's running and writing journey, which led him to publishing his first book Running and Rambling: a decade of chronicles and reflection.

Our first guest, and a new friend of the Podcast - we can all learn from Casey's experiences. He may not know it, but Casey will be our goto for anything ultra running related.

We're happy you joined us, and thank you to Casey - keep on Running and Rambling.

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Welcome to The Runegade Podcast: we’re set to explore the human connection with running, by practicing the lost art of storytelling - big stories, guest interviews and our own experiences - we're your hosts Mark Prociw and Todd Marentette

Our first episode, One Der Lust ... made more sense when our show was named something that rhymes with Fun derlust.

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On Saturaday, November 18 - I set out to accomplish a Big Thing, the JFK 50 Mile.

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