Who knows you better than anyone? For Paddy O'Leary, it's his mother, Margaret. So this is why when we got the professional ultra runner and UCSF research doctor on the podcast, we first called his Mom. From science to cows to social media and back again, this podcast is all over the map.

Another short story coming your way! Today we have Steve Procknal. He's a Baptiste yoga instructor, obstacle course racer, ultra-marathoner, and co-leader of November Project Buffalo. Want to make a change in your life? Listen to this guy. It just might be the inspiration you are looking for.

At 5:15 AM on a clear San Francisco morning, Aoife Doran got her world turned upside down (quite literally) when she was struck from behind by a car while riding her bicycle to November Project. The self-proclaimed fitness fanatic was left to die, as the driver sped away. Here is her story, or as she says her "ramble", about how she recovered and what she is up to today.

You guys ready for this one? Clare Gallagher is a professional trail runner for The North Face, an activist for climate change mitigation policy, and an all around wild child. When we said no two episodes would be the same, we meant it. We love you Clare! Never change.

Our first short story (of many) is brought to you by Bojan Mandaric, co-founder of November Project. Bojan is a father of two, husband, and despite living in Boston currently, proud to be born and raised in Serbia. Bojan moved to the United States on a rowing scholarship to Northeastern University when he was 19 years old, learning a new language and new culture, but in this story gives you a glimpse into his life in Serbia as a young child.

Diane Van Deren is a world-renowned ultrarunner who, despite all of her extraordinary accomplishments, has the innate ability to relate to anyone who crosses her path. She's a mother, a singer songwriter, and a runner who has a unique perspective on life after a brain tumor almost cut it short. Learn more about her story here and how it shaped who she is today.

And so it begins. Wisconsin Notes is a podcast birthed out of a love for storytelling and the uncommon interview. No two episodes will be the same as we change hosts, guests, episode lengths and topics. Today's intro is a small glimpse into the main characters involved: Daniel Graham, Laura Green, Bojan Mandaric, and Brogan Graham.