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Podcast Appearances

Strength Running Podcast Episode #341

Adaptation by Fire Podcast Episode #10

Strength Running Podcast Episode #341

 It was an honor to exchange Boston Marathon stories, share tips, and wax poetic with Jason Fitzgerald on his indispensable Strength Running podcast.

Episode #341 is chock-full of wisdom and trade secrets to help you be your best on the roads, especially the pavement leading from Hopkinton to Boston. 

My First Rodeo Podcast Episode #29

Adaptation by Fire Podcast Episode #10

Strength Running Podcast Episode #341

I had a blast discussing all things Boston and beyond with Renaissance man Mike Freed, an accomplished runner, attorney, and comedian (yes, that last one isn't a typo). 


Episode #29 delivers lessons and laughs in equal measure. Join Mike and I to learn how "perfectly imperfect" running and life can be. 

Adaptation by Fire Podcast Episode #10

Adaptation by Fire Podcast Episode #10

Running Book Reviews Podcast Episode #101

Typically, when I speak with a runner, lawyer, and doctor, I'm talking with three people. My 1:1 conversation with Dr. Mani Alavi proves it's possible one human being can embody all three. 


Episode #10 examines how running and writing pair well together. Join us for Part I of a two-episode conversation to learn how miles and words transform lives.

Running Book Reviews Podcast Episode #101

Adaptation By Fire Podcast Episode #13

Running Book Reviews Podcast Episode #101

If you're a runner and a reader, you're already my friend. If you're a runner, a reader, and you host a podcast that celebrates authors, you're in the rarefied air of a deity.  Alan and Liz insist they're human, but I'm convinced their podcast is otherworldly.


Episode #101 celebrates The Boston Marathon Handbook! Join us for a lively conversation about all things Boston, especially our mutual love and affection for its beloved race.

Adaptation By Fire Podcast Episode #13

Adaptation By Fire Podcast Episode #13

Adaptation By Fire Podcast Episode #13

Do you want to know how to be your best on Marathon Monday? Host Dr. Mani Alavi and I discuss inside tips to help you tackle the iconic Boston Marathon course and prepare you for the smorgasbord of challenges you'll face.


Episode #13 delivers tips, tricks, and secrets to help you conquer the Scream Tunnel, Hell's Alley, Heartbreak Hill, the Cemetery of Lost Hope and everything that greets you on your way from Hopkinton to Copley Square.

On The Run With Beards & Dun Episode #39

Adaptation By Fire Podcast Episode #13

Adaptation By Fire Podcast Episode #13

I sit down with two running legends: Dick Beardsley, a 2:08:53 marathoner and runner-up to Alberto Salazar in the 1982 Boston Marathon (aka "The Duel in the Sun") and Mike Dunlap, a 2:18:26 marathoner and two-time Olympic Marathon Trials qualifier.


Episode #39 discusses everything you need to succeed just two days before the 128th Boston Marathon on April 15, 2024. Tune in to celebrate the past and prepare for the future. 

Marathon Training Academy Podcast Episode #444

Marathon Training Academy Podcast Episode #444

Marathon Training Academy Podcast Episode #444

Captured on Tuesday, April 16th, this day-after Boston Marathon race recap is the perfect walk down memory lane for 2024 Boston Marathon competitors and an even better primer for aspiring 2025 Boston Marathoners. 


Episode #444 showcases the challenges and joys of this year's "sneaky hot" Marathon Monday. I sit down with convivial hosts Angie and Trevor to dissect an instant classic, the 128th Boston Marathon.


Running Book Reviews Podcast Bonus Episode #103

Marathon Training Academy Podcast Episode #444

Marathon Training Academy Podcast Episode #444

 How would you grade your 2024 Boston Marathon preparation and performance? Did you overachieve or underachieve? More importantly, why? 


Would you like to know your Boston Marathon GPA? Check out bonus Episode #103 hosted by Liz, who plays proctor to Alan and Marc as they compare report cards. Who made the Dean's List? Tune in to learn some valuable lessons and find out:-)

Marathon Running Podcast Episode #255

Marathon Training Academy Podcast Episode #444

Marathon Running Podcast Episode #255

We're just 14 days away from the 2025 Boston Marathon! Prop your feet up, enjoy your taper, and  listen to this fresh-out-of-the-studio podcast celebrating all things Boston!



 Episode #255 is hosted by Letty, who leads a lively conversation about the sport, city, and race we love. If you're interested in crushing your taper and being your best on Marathon Monday, this episode is for you!

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