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Amy Robillard - Cincinnati, Ohio Amy ran 2:43:51 in the 2019 Indianapolis Monumental Marathon to qualify for her second Olympic Trials. She also qualified for the 2016 Trials after running 2:44:12 in Houston. Running is Amy's second sport; she swam collegiately for the University of Arizona and was nationally ranked in high school. Her first road race was the 2002 Chicago Marathon where she ran 3:07:57, and she has won the Flying Pig Marathon twice (2014, 2015) and the half three times (2011, 2012, 2016). Amy coaches club and high school swimming, middle school cross-country, and has two children. She shares her approach to training and racing that has allowed her to improve her marathon results each year.   Follow Amy: Instagram @alrobillard Atlanta 2020 Trials Profile Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Stitcher Google Podcasts iHeartRadio Follow Andy: Instagram @ohloru Episode Sponsor: Safety Skin Products Instagram @safetyskinproducts

Matt Lemon - Dayton, Ohio Matt ran 2:19:14 at the 2019 Indianapolis Monumental Marathon narrowly missing the Olympic Trials standard. He followed that by winning Dave's Turkey Chase 5K in Toledo (14:34), and then ran the 2020 Houston Marathon in 2:24:33. He's run a 1:10 half marathon pushing a baby stroller, and has a half marathon PR of 1:06:16. Recently he ran 31:21 at the Minster Oktoberfest 10K and finished 3rd in the Old Glory Invitational Marathon in 2:27:17. Matt talks about 10 years of post-collegiate running and how he balances training along with his wife, elite marathoner Maura Lemon, and their two kids.   Follow Matt: Follow Matt on Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Stitcher Google Podcasts iHeartRadio Follow Andy: Instagram @ohloru Episode Sponsor: Safety Skin Products Instagram @safetyskinproducts

JT Mackay - Cincinnati, Ohio JT ran 2:33:04 in his marathon debut at the Old Glory Invitational Marathon on November 1st. He also ran 31:01 at the Minster Oktoberfest 10K. JT ran cross-country and track at Mississippi State where he ran 14:48 for 5K and was 1st Team Academic All-American. He now runs for the Cincinnati-based elite team Cincinnatus Elite.   Follow JT: Instagram @jtrademark Twitter @jtrademark Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Stitcher Google Podcasts iHeartRadio Follow Andy: Instagram @ohloru Episode Sponsor: Safety Skin Products Instagram @safetyskinproducts Cover Photography by: Joseph Craven Photography Instagram @cravenjoephotos

Julie Mercado - Dayton, Ohio Julie ran 2:53:14 in Houston this year at age 46, which was only her third marathon and her first since running Boston at age 26. She also ran 1:22:01 in November at Indy during her buildup to attempt to qualify for the Olympic Trials Marathon. Julie was an All-American in cross-country, indoor and outdoor track at Hillsdale College and now runs for Runners Plus Elite. She recently finished as the 3rd female (1:25:26) in the Old Glory Invitational Half Marathon, a local elite race held in Dayton on November 1st.   Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Stitcher Google Podcasts iHeartRadio Follow Andy: Instagram @ohloru Episode Sponsor: Safety Skin Products Instagram @safetyskinproducts Cover Photography by: Joseph Craven Photography Instagram @cravenjoephotos

Jeff Coudron - Dayton, Ohio Jeff has raced over 40 marathons and runs Speedy Feet, a race timing and management company based in Dayton. He has run Boston in his 20's, 30's, and 40's, and has completed multiple Ironman triathlons. He talks about timing the Minster Oktoberfest Classic 10K, one of the area's premier races, and his approach to competing as a life-long athlete.   Follow Jeff: Speedy Feet Races Speedy Feet Facebook Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Stitcher Google Podcasts iHeartRadio Follow Andy: Instagram @ohloru Episode Sponsor: Safety Skin Products Instagram @safetyskinproducts

Katie Ruhlman - Dayton, Ohio Katie ran in the 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon after qualifying with a 2:44:15 at the 2020 Houston Marathon. Houston was Katie's third attempt to qualify after running Columbus (2:53:58) and Indianapolis (2:46:34) in late 2019. Katie ran sprints, hurdles, and middle distance at Cedarville University, where she holds the school record in the 4x200m relay.   Follow Katie: Atlanta 2020 Trials Profile Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Stitcher Google Podcasts iHeartRadio Follow Andy: Instagram @ohloru Episode Sponsor: Safety Skin Products Instagram @safetyskinproducts

Dustin Sprague - Dayton, Ohio Dustin ran 2:23:00 (4th Overall) at the 2019 Columbus Marathon at age 44. It was his 17th marathon since he began running competitively at age 37. In the Fall of 2019, Dustin also ran 32:19 for 10K (Minster Oktoberfest Classic), 25:14 for five miles (Miamisburg Turkey Trot), 52:27 for ten miles (Fall Festival 10 Mile), and 1:10:45 for the Half (River Corridor Classic). He is entered to run Boston 2021 as an elite Masters.   Follow Dustin: Instagram @rundustinrun1975 Strava Link Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Stitcher Google Podcasts iHeartRadio Follow Andy: Instagram @ohloru Episode Sponsor: Safety Skin Products Instagram @safetyskinproducts

Chris Lemon - Dayton, Ohio Chris ran 2:18:06 in the 2015 Chicago Marathon (16th Overall, 7th American) and ran in the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon. He has run a 1:05:38 half marathon and a 29:21 10K. Chris ran for the University of Dayton where he ranks #1 all-time in the 5,000m (14:22.1), 10,000m (29:46.3), 10K Cross-Country (30:31), and 8K (24:05).   Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Stitcher Google Podcasts iHeartRadio Follow Andy: Instagram @ohloru Episode Sponsor: Safety Skin Products Instagram @safetyskinproducts

Irene Musgrove - Dayton, Ohio Irene ran 3:26:03 at the Twin Cities Marathon in 2019 to qualify for her first Boston Marathon. She runs for the Advanced Running Project elite team.   Follow Irene: Instagram @reanierunnergirl Advanced Running Project Elite Team Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Stitcher Google Podcasts iHeartRadio Follow Andy: Instagram @ohloru Episode Sponsor: Safety Skin Products Instagram @safetyskinproducts

Jason Salyer - Columbus, Ohio Jason ran the 2020 Greenville Half Marathon in 1:08:58 and the Glass City Virtual Marathon in 2:27:55. He ran for Tippecanoe High School and Bowling Green State University where he ran 14:42.75 for 5,000m. Jason established the Dayton Distance Project in 2019 helping to lead and organize competitive runners within the region.   Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Stitcher Google Podcasts iHeartRadio Follow Andy: Instagram @ohloru Thanks for listening!

Gabby Bobadilla - Cincinnati, Ohio Gabby ran the 2019 New York City Marathon in 3:09:17 and has run three of the six World Marathon Majors (Chicago, Boston, and New York City). She ran for the University of Cincinnati running club and now runs for Cincinnatus Elite.   Follow Gabby: Instagram @gabbbylovesyou Cincinnatus Elite Women's Team Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Stitcher Google Podcasts iHeartRadio Follow Andy: Instagram @ohloru Thanks for listening!

Lizzie Gleason - Dayton, Ohio Lizzie won the 2019 Akron Marathon and later that year ran 2:44:41 at the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon to qualify for the 2020 Olympic Trials. Lizzie ran for the University of Dayton where she ranks #6 all-time in the mile (4:56.27) and 3,000m steeplechase (10:35.48), and where she helped set the school record in the 4x800m relay.   Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Stitcher Google Podcasts iHeartRadio Follow Andy: Instagram @ohloru Thanks for listening!

Brandon Hough - Dayton, Ohio Brandon ran 2:41:13 at the 2019 NYC Marathon and 50:48 at the Gasparilla 15K in February. He time-trailed a 10K (32:50) in April and a half marathon (1:12:35) in May. Brandon is race director for the Air Force Marathon and leads the Advanced Running Project, a small business that produces road races in the local area.   Follow Brandon: Advanced Running Project Website Instagram @advancedrunningproject Advanced Running Project Facebook Page Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Follow Andy: Instagram @ohloru Thanks for listening!

Dr. Jonathan Spowart - Dayton, Ohio Jonathan ran 2:53:43 at the 2019 Indianapolis Monumental Marathon. He has run over 20 marathons including five in Boston. Jonathan grew up in England and talks about how adding more flexibility to his training allowed him to PR at age 48. He also talks about injury prevention and fueling on longer runs.   Follow Jonathan: Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Follow Andy: Instagram @ohloru Thanks for listening!

Emily Zimmerman - Dayton, Ohio Emily ran 1:19:28 this fall at the Indianapolis Monumental Half Marathon. She is the 10,000m school record-holder (34:56) at the University of Dayton. She is also ranked #2 All-Time in the 5,000m (16:42) and #5 All-Time in the 1,500m (4:30). Emily walked-on at UD after running for Alter High School. In high school she helped the cross-country team qualify for the state meet all four years and win the state championship her senior year.   Follow Emily: Instagram @zimmer_em Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Follow Andy: Instagram @ohloru Thanks for listening!

Jeremy Wysocki - Dayton, Ohio Jeremy ran 1:10:10 this February at the Greenville Half Marathon. He also ran 2:35:40 in the Glass City Virtual Marathon. Jeremy is the head Cross Country & Track coach at Miamisburg High School where he led the boy's team to a 10th place finish in the 2018 Ohio High School Division I state cross-country meet, their first appearance in school history. Jeremy has run Boston twice and his previous marathon PR was 2:38:59 from the 2011 Grandma's Marathon.   Follow Jeremy & Miamisburg XC/TF: Instagram @miamisburgxc Twitter @miamisburgcctf Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Follow Andy: Instagram @ohloru Thanks for listening!

Jack Randall - Cincinnati, Ohio Jack ran the 2019 Chicago Marathon in 2:25:30. He won the Flying Pig Marathon in 2017 (2:33:43) and 2019 (2:28:58). Jack has a half marathon personal best of 1:07:15. He is co-founder of the Cincinnati based elite team Cincinnatus Elite.   Follow Jack: Instagram @jackrandall970 Instagram @cincinnatuselite Cincinnatus Elite website Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Follow Andy: Instagram @ohloru Thanks for listening!

Maria Scavuzzo - Dayton, Ohio Maria ran 2:37:51 in her marathon debut at the 2019 Columbus Marathon. She also ran 1:15:29 in her first half marathon at the 2019 Capital City Half Marathon. She was the 2018 Mid-American Conference Champion in the 10K where she ran 33:35, and she won the 2019 Columbus 10K in 34:33. Maria competed in her first Olympic Trials Marathon in 2020.   Follow Maria: Instagram @marscavuz Atlanta 2020 Trials Profile Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio - coming soon Follow Andy: Instagram @ohloru Thanks for listening! Photo courtesy of Miami University Track & Field

Allison Stover - Tipp City, Ohio Allison ran 2:53:27 at the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon in 2019. She also ran 61:37 at the Little Miami 10-Miler in March. Allison has run Boston twice (2018, 2019) and coaches cross-country at Troy High School.   Follow Allison: Instagram @alligoeszoom Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio - coming soon Follow Andy: Instagram @ohloru Thanks for listening!

David Nelson - Dayton, Ohio David ran 2:48:15 at the 2018 NYC Marathon, his second road marathon, and ran a 1:13:30 half at Indy Mini that spring. He's also raced the Pikes Peak Marathon and talks about transitioning to the roads more after moving from Colorado to Dayton. We talk about his current run streak (3.5 years) and why his first race at any distance was a marathon.   Follow David: Instagram @davidnelson1983 Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Stitcher Google Play Follow Andy: Instagram @ohloru Thanks for listening!