🐳 We ran a half marathon! In part one, we are joined by our friend and former guest Ted Trozinski as we debrief our experiences running the Nantucket Half Marathon together. We talk about race day experiences, training progress, setbacks, and relate it all together for a candid discussion about burnout and goal setting!
👂 In part two, we hear from some listeners and discuss some distance-running hot takes! Be sure to stick around for some fun facts about Nantucket and the whaling industry!
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Be sure to listen in to these other fan-favorite race recaps:

29: It’s Mobbin Time: Mob Mile Recap

17: Maple Syrup and Marathon Splits: Zach Shrull on Debut at the Vermont City Marathon

12: Running Really, Really Far with Rachel Ahlmark
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🎙️ Guest: Ted Trozinski

🚑 Endurance sports have long been an important part of Mark Sibold's life, but everything changed in May 2023 when he was struck by a car going over 60 miles per hour while out for a bike ride. What happened next is sure to leave you speachless.

🎙️ Enjoy this inspiring conversation as Mark takes us through his miraculous recovery, from two weeks in the ICU to running 26.2 miles in less than a year. He reflects on the power of goal-setting, self-belief, gratitude, and how his lifelong dedication to fitness helped him to survive and rebuild.

🏃 This is 2024 Boston Marathon finisher Mark Sibold. You can read more about Mark's story on Boston.com and in the Boston University Newsletter.

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20: Slaying the Day with Mike Beeman: Inspiration from 48 Boston Marathons

11: Rising Up with U.P. Nguyen

7: Fast Times with Tommy Hinojosa

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🎙️ Guest: Mark Sibold

🏃Running is art in motion and this week’s guest has made it his business to capture that art.

📸If you’ve ever seen a photo of either Brian or Francis that looks like it was professionally shot, it probably was shot by the man himself, Fidelis Teixeira. Through running, Fidelis has been able to create narratives with photos.🎞️

💔Whether it’s Heartbreak Signature Speed, The Speed Project relay, or his own portfolio, Fidelis sees the world as moments to be captured. In this episode, we discuss his entry into running, and his evolution as a photographer and creative at Heartbreak!

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If you want to see more of Fidelis's awesome work, check him out on Instagram @fidel.is.cool

If you want to hear more about storytelling in running, check out these episodes:

⁠30: Giving it your All with Olympian Marielle Hall⁠

26: Building Strong Foundations with Benjamin Weingart

23: Ruminating about Running: Rafe Gangji's Story

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🎙️ Guest: Fidelis Teixeira

🐘 An Olympic Trials Qualifying (OTQ) marathon time has long represented the standard of excellence in distance running, and this week, we were thrilled to be joined by a man who has done it, not once, but twice: Eric Ashe!

☄️ Eric is a 2-time OTQ marathon runner, 4-time team MVP and 2-time team captain at BU, 4:03 miler, conference champion in the Steeplechase, and former head distance coach at Tufts University Eric Ashe!

💫 Enjoy this glance into Eric’s impressive journey as we explore running origins, high school breakouts, the transition from events like the mile and 3000m steeplechase to the marathon, collegiate coaching, and more!

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Eric is super fast! If you want to hear more, then keep the pace with these interviews with some other blazing fast runners:

30: Giving it your All with Olympian Marielle Hall

19: From the Slopes to the Start Line: Liv Barvier talks Grit, Goals, and Going All-in

14: Run Fast, You Must with Peter Fox

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🎙️ Guest: Eric Ashe

🇩🇰What’s it like trying to run abroad in a new city? This week, we were joined once again by our dear friend, former guest, and Nike Women’s Running Ambassador Cate Schultz! In this episode, Cate reflects back on her summer in Scandinavia, and shares her experience running in Copenhagen. 

✈️ How do you stay focused on training when travelling?

🥵 How do you manage burnout when training amidst a busy schedule?

🌎 What are the differences between running abroad and in the US?

Additionally, we look back at Cate’s race at this year’s Boston Marathon and look ahead to the Chicago Marathon as well. Enjoy! 
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🍠 Cate was our very first guest on the podcast back in February. In case you haven’t yet, be sure to check out our interview to learn more about Cate’s background as well as her involvement with Nike Women’s Running as a Brand Ambassador: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2khAJ7KBHGiJg41lrTJDWn?si=1d90e7b7eb584318 

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Be sure to check out these other interviews with members of the Heartbreak community!

⁠⁠11: Rising Up with U.P. Nguyen⁠⁠

⁠22: Heartbreaker, Dream maker: Dan Fitzgerald⁠

⁠23: Ruminating about Running: Rafe Gangi's Story⁠

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🎙️ Guest: Cate Schultz

🏅 Lace up and enjoy this inspirational conversation with Olympic 10,000m runner, GM of Heartbreak Santa Monica, and host of the Unexpected Curves podcast Marielle Hall! In this episode, we learn more about Marielle's story and shed light on some important conversations in professional athletics and women's sports.

🌎 What were some standout memories from Rio 2016?

🔀 What was it like transitioning from a professional athlete to a creator and community leader with Heartbreak?

🏃‍♀️ What are the most important conversations we should be having in women's sports?

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Marielle's experience is unmatched and her perspectives are worth a listen for anyone interested in running! If you want to learn more about her story, be sure to:

📸 Find Marielle on Instagram

🎧 Tune in to her podcast: Unexpected Curves to hear from more inspirational voices in women's running

💔 Follow Heartbreak LA on Instagram

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Be sure to check out these other interviews with members of the Heartbreak community!

⁠11: Rising Up with U.P. Nguyen⁠

22: Heartbreaker, Dream maker: Dan Fitzgerald

23: Ruminating about Running: Rafe Gangi's Story

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🎙️ Guest: Marielle Hall

🏃This week, tune in for a special race recap hot off of Heartbreak's 2025 Mob Mile. We'll unpack Brian and Francis' race-day strategy and have them relive the trauma of an all-out mile ⚡️

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🎉 Race shoutout time!

A huge shoutout to everyone who ran Mob Mile 2025! y'all killed it!

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☕ Running and coffee go hand in hand, and it’s almost impossible to imagine one without the other. This week’s guest has spent years living in over 15 major cities exploring roads, trails, and cafes through the lens of a runner and creating guides for others to follow suit. Please enjoy our interview with The City Runner: 40-time marathoner Yü Wu!

🤔 How does our love of running grow and change through the miles?
👟 How do I choose a run club?
🍓 What the heck is the… Raspberry double??
☕ Last but not least, what is the best coffee shop in Boston?

If you're interested in Yü's city guides, check him out on instagram @yutherunner and at his website: https://www.thecityrunner.com/

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Be sure to check out these other fan favorite episodes:

24: Sun's Out, Tum's Out with Alex Hermanson

19: From the Slopes to the Start Line: Liv Barbier talks Grit, Goals, and Going All-in

11: Rising Up with U.P. Nguyen

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🎙️ Guest: Yü Wu

👤 This week were lucky enough to invite our friend: Nike performance running EKIN, Heartbreak Coach, and retired collegiate 800m runner Russell Wells back on the podcast for the second time. This week, we chatted about everything from backyard ultramarathons to new shoe releases.

📏 Wait, what the heck is a backyard ultra?
🏎️ What is it like ripping a 4-minute 1500m?
👟 Should I be running in the Structure 26 or the Vomero Plus… or both?

If you still wanted to learn more about shoe foams, check out this spreadsheet breaking down all the premium foams from top running brands!

In case you missed it, be sure to hear our first interview with Russell to learn more about his background, experience, and his role as a Nike EKIN: the "coolest job in the sneaker industry". Listen to 5: Getting Technical with Russell Wells.

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We are huge fans of Heartbreak Hill Running Company, and have had the chance to sit down with some amazing members of the Heartbreak family. You can check out some of these interviews here!

11: Rising Up with U.P. Nguyen

⁠22: Heartbreaker, Dream maker: Dan Fitzgerald⁠

23: Ruminating about Running: Rafe Gangi's Story

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🎙️ Guest: Russell Wells

👬 Welcome to episode 26.2, celebrating a marathon of memorable moments on The Zone 2 Podcast. Join us as we look back at some of our favorite moments from the last 6 months!

🏆 In this bonus episode, Francis and Brian look back at our 5 favorite moments, with a few honorable mentions. We also pick some superlatives including our favorite running moments, favorite fun facts, and most proud accomplishments! We also do a rose-thorn-bud and look ahead to what comes next for the pod!

👣 We hope you have enjoyed the journey so far! Stick around for new episodes streaming every Wednesday wherever you get your podcasts.

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