A few months ago I wanted to do an episode featuring local runners training for and running the Boston Marathon. Unfortunately, the marathon was postponed until September. So the focus changed to talking with local runners and hearing about their Boston Marathon experience. Part 2 features some more conversations with local runners about their experiences at Boston. We have a special presentation from Chris Free, Kari Tallent talks about supporting her husband William, marathoner and ultramarathoner Steph Manny stops by, and we also hear from Dr. Fast - Bill Price. We finish up with some hilarious, but emotional stories shared by returning guest Thomas Hicks and his guide/training partner, Aric Martinez. If you haven't listened to part 1, I encourage you to start there. I hope you enjoy!Music: Groundwork by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3832-groundwork/ License:http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Episode 7 Part 1 - A few months ago I wanted to do an episode featuring local runners training for and running the Boston Marathon. Unfortunately, the marathon was postponed until September. So the focus changed to talking with local runners and hearing about their Boston Marathon experience. I share conversations I had with local runners who have run Boston or have shared the experience with someone. Part 1 features my training partner Chuck Inman, longtime Strider Brent Nieter, "Duel in the Sun" book review with Endeavor's Adam Poole, and we wrap up Part 1 with a story of 2019 with Susie Bossk. I hope you enjoy!Music: Groundwork by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3832-groundwork/License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Episode 6 - Bill Bernard. Episode 6 features Bill Bernard. Bill is the head coach of the Kellam High School cross country and track teams. He is also the founder and head coach of the Bernard Distance Project. Bill is a member of the Tidewater Striders class of 2014 Hall of Fame. He was nominated for his contributions through his competition, volunteerism, and professionalism. One of his largest contributions is creating the New Energy Youth running program for the Tidewater Striders. He has been a part of our running community for over 40 years. If you see Bill, you will most likely see him riding a bike behind a group of his runners on the trails of first Landing or coaching his student athletes at Kellam high school. We chatted over Zoom and went all the way back to his early running days in Ohio, running a marathon as a senior in high school, and his multiple running careers including a top 100 Boston finish and top 10 finishes at Shamrock in the 80s. It was great to sit down with Bill and chat. Finally, stay tuned as I caught up with Steve Sheppard to get an update on our New Energy program. Shep is the coach of Kings Fork XC and track teams and also the lead coach for the new energy and power programs for the tidewater striders...so stay tuned for that. Enjoy the show!Music: Groundwork by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3832-groundwork/License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Episode 5 - Kris Lawrence. Episode 5 features Kris Lawrence. For many of us in the Hampton Roads area, Kris is one of OUR local running celebrities. She currently doesn't live here in the Hampton Roads area, but for years, Kris competed here locally at many of our local events as well as nationally. It was great to catch up with Kris especially after coming off the Olympic Marathon Trials in Atlanta. We talk training cycles, the marathon distance, how running in Guam is going, and we get into her love of Philly sports. Kris and her family live in Guam. Her husband is a commanding officer a submarine based out of Guam. Enjoy!Music: Groundwork by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3832-groundwork/License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Episode 4- Drew Midland. Episode 4 features Drew Midland. Many folks know Drew from Running Etc. and you will see him helping out and supporting at many Striders races and events. In this episode we go into why he's called Drew, we chat about his bad boy side, and he even turns the tables on me and even asks me some questions. We also talk about his recent PR at One City Marathon where Drew ran a 2:37. Drew is a friendly figure who is embedded in our running community. His connection to running here in Hampton Roads goes back over twenty years ago when he started running in the The Tidewater Striders New Energy program and into being a standout track and cross country runner for Ocean Lakes and William and Mary.Music: Groundwork by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3832-groundwork/License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Episode 3 Part 2 Tommy and I get right back into our conversation. If you haven't listened to the first part, I encourage you to please go listen. In part two we again try to steer clear of any running stories. Tommy shares his story of going for a record 50k on the treadmill, his book "Four Million Steps" and pushing a stroller along the way from Maine to Florida, and the heartbreaking reason he took the journey. Enjoy part 2!Music: Groundwork by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3832-groundwork/License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Episode 1 - Tommy Neeson Part 1. Tommy is a newly elected member of the Tidewater Striders Hall of Fame and a outspoken and unfiltered presence in the running community. He is the author of "Four Millions Steps" a book chronicling his run from Maine to Florida. In the first part of the episode we discuss some mile racing, wearing the wrong shorts at Boston, and the time he ran tethered to four other people. Enjoy!Music: Groundwork by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3832-groundwork/License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Randy Cook is a Tidewater Striders Hall of Famer and long time runner in the Hampton Roads community. We talk about his early days of running, his grueling training, and what it was like to be a part of the running boom of the 1970s. Randy had a successful running career before he was sidelined by dual hip surgeries. But Randy battled back and is once again heavily involved in the Tidewater running community. I hope you enjoy!Music: Groundwork by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3832-groundwork/License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Episode 1 - Thomas Hicks. For the first episode, I wanted to interview Thomas Hicks. Thomas is the newly elected president of Tidewater Striders. He and his family are very active in the Hampton Roads running community. He's here to talk about his early running career and what he's doing to take the Striders forward as president of the club. Enjoy and follow us on Instagram: @striderspodcastMusic: Groundwork by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3832-groundwork/License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This episode is the introductory episode of the Striders Podcast! Episode 0! We are introducing the pod and highlighting some upcoming races!