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On Episode 47. Scott Ward Part 3, Scott shares about why he values encouraging people so much. He talks about the various methods he uses to build up the running community and shares a few of his running goals. He also gives an update on what's happening with the Scott Ward Run Club. Enjoy!

On Episode 46. Scott Ward Part 2, Scott details his passion for racing. He'll share some of his deeper thoughts on the importance of racing in a runner's life. He'll also talk about a devastating injury he sustained within the last couple of years, and what it's been like to recover. Enjoy!

On Episode 45. Scott Ward Part 1, Scott takes us on a journey to learn his running history: why he stopped running, and why he picked it back up 20 years later. He tells the tale of how he became more involved in the running community in Hampton Roads, and answers the question, "What is Scott Ward Run Club?" Enjoy!

On Episode 44. Mike Kapetanakis Part 2, Mike tells stories of past races, and talks about running solo ultras during the pandemic. He'll also talk about taking on running challenges. Enjoy!

On Episode 43. Mike Kapetanakis Part 1, Mike Kap shares the story of how he became the runner he is today. He'll talk about the groups he runs with (NERC, Drew Crew, etc.) and break down how he approaches a race with only the thought of beating previous versions of himself.

On Episode 42. Katie Jo Bills Part 2, Katie dives deep into the origins of Chesapeake Run Club and walks us through what it looks like to be a part of it. She talks about adapting during the pandemic and even talks about her own personal bout with COVID-19. Enjoy!

On Episode 41. Katie Jo Bills Part 1, Katie Jo tells us about her passion for health and fitness and how running came into the picture for her. She talks about overcoming stage 4 breast cancer, and the additional mental battle she had to rekindle her love for fitness because of it. Enjoy!

On Episode 40. Andrea Lehmkuhler Part 2, Andrea talks all about the ins and outs of Point 2 Running Company, from her awesome team, apparel and shoes, empowering women, to the ways the company tries to give back to the community and make it an even better place. Enjoy!

On Episode 39. Andrea Lehmkuhler Part 1, Andrea tells us about her own running journey, and shares the story of how Point 2 Running Company began. Enjoy!

On Episode 38. Jason Hallenbeck Part 2, Jason shares some of his wildest ultra running stories, which include brushes with freezing temperatures, police, and ants! He talks about seeking adventure in beautiful places through the medium of running, and talks a little about his nutrition during ultra races. Enjoy.

On Episode 37. Jason Hallenbeck Part 1, Jason shares his story of embracing running, and then jumping immediately into ultra distances. He also elaborates on his strange, yet effective, training methods. Enjoy!

On Episode 36. Sika Henry Part 2, Sika talks about swimming and cycling when it comes to the triathlon. She talks about her goal to become the first pro-carded African American woman in the triathlon, and her quest to boost African American representation in the sport (less than 1% of triathletes currently). She also talks about what helped her overcome a horrific cycling accident she had in a Texas triathlon to return to the sport at the world championship in Kona, months later. Enjoy!

On Episode 35. Sika Henry Part 1, Sika tells her running story, and tells a couple marathon stories, from hitting the wall to finding victory. She talks about her recent virtual 50K, and talks about becoming a Hoka One One athlete. Enjoy!

On Episode 34. Stephen McKenzie Part 2, Stephen takes us on a deep dive into Direct Performance Physical Therapy’s past, present, and future. Enjoy!

On Episode 33. Stephen McKenzie Part 1, Stephen shares about his family, his beard, and his almost life-long love of running. He'll talk about how he's picked up cycling, and has combined his love for both sports in what has now become the Great Neck Duathlon Series. Enjoy!

On Episode 32. Adam Poole Part 2, Adam speaks about being a student of the sport of running. He breaks done some technical running ideas, like different types of runs, drills, and nutrition. He also shares some of his goals for the future. Enjoy!

On Episode 31. Adam Poole Part 1, Adam shares a little of his backstory, talks about his running origins and how he has greatly improved as a runner. He'll share the touching story of he and his wife's journey towards parenthood, which surprisingly, involves running! It turns out he is a destination race LEGEND! Enjoy.

On Episode 30. Amanda Pearson Part 2, Amanda dives into the history of Norfolk Run Club, shares its origins and its leadership history, including how she became leader of the club. She'll talk about what the club looks like and where it runs. Stick around until the end to hear a story that illustrates just how strong Amanda is, in mind and body! Enjoy.

On Episode 29. Amanda Pearson Part 1, Amanda shares about her life, her career as a dental hygienist, and her journey to fitness. She'll talk about the role running plays in her fitness philosophy. Enjoy!

On Episode 28. Crystal Harper Part 2, Crystal shares about the conception of Ignite Running and the steps she took to make her dream of Ignite a reality. She shares what a few seasons of training have been like with Ignite and what it might look like as they move forward inside the pandemic. Enjoy!