This week, I am joined by Matt Llano the 17th fastest half marathoner in U.S. history and 2:12 marathoner. In this episode we cover the full Matt Llano story, from humble beginnings with his high school teammate Matt Centrowitz (2016 Gold medal

Harrison Crum: The Crummy Marathoners

Nov 30th, 2020 1h 8m

This week I am joined by Harrison Crum of the Crummy Marathoners and host of the Marathon Training for Beginners podcast. Harrison started running as a way to honor his mother after her untimely passing. During the process, he discovered a new

Joanna Thompson: A life Beyond Running

Nov 23rd, 2020 1h

Joanna Thompson recently decided to move from U.S. Olympic Development Team, ZAP Endurance, in North Carolina to New York City to pursue a Master's degree in Journalism. Far from retiring, Joanna is ready for a shift in training and scenery as

Stephen Haas: Dark Sky Distance by Under Armour

Nov 16th, 2020 55m 9s

Stephen Haas is a jack of all trades in the running world. A former professional runner turned sports agent and now coach of the newest U.S. Olympic Development team, Dark Sky Distance by Under Armour.In this episode, Stephen provides some insi

The Right Running Shoe with Thomas Morgan

Nov 9th, 2020 58m 27s

This week I am joined by Thomas Morgan, a man of many hats in the running community. Thomas is the buyer for a running specialty store in Bend, OR as well as a local race director, accomplished coach, and former pro runner. Check out this episo

Georgia Porter (Physical Trainer and 28 place finisher at US Olympic Trials)

Nov 2nd, 2020 1h 5m

This week I am joined by Georgia Porter, the 28th place finisher at the 2020 US Olympic Marathon Trials. Getting a later start in running, Georgia began her journey to the Olympic Trials at the age of 24, before earning a collegiate scholarship

Peter Wood: Running and Politics!?

Oct 26th, 2020 58m 46s

This week I am joined by Peter Wood PhD, who is running for local office in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Peter is an accomplished runner, who is consistently searching for ways to improve his community. In this episode, Pet

Beanna Sieracki: An Ekiden Relay?

Oct 19th, 2020 55m 42s

Breanna Sieracki and her teammates at Minnesota Distance Elite will face off against 6 other U.S. Olympic Development Teams this week at the first U.S. Ekiden relay race in Michigan. Breanna joins me this week to help us understand the race and

Sinclaire Johnson: The Journey to Bowerman Track Club

Oct 12th, 2020 50m 25s

NCAA National Champion Sinclaire Johnson discusses her decision to move to Portland, Oregon and join the Bowerman Track Club (BTC). Fresh off the moving van, Sinclaire talks about her first week in Portland and her plan moving into the U.S. Tri

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U of Minnesota Eliminating Track?! Conversation with Owen Hoeft

Oct 8th, 2020 23m 45s

Schools across the U.S. are coping with questionable athletic budgets, among them are the Minnesota Golden Gophers. In a shocking decision, the University of Minnesota announced that it would eliminate four men's sports including Tennis, Gymnas

A Mile in a Mask: Anthony "Fam" Famiglietti (2x Olympian) PART 2

Oct 5th, 2020 1h 2m

PART 2 of my discussion with Anthony "Fam" Famiglietti, the two-time Olympian and current world record holder for the mile and two-mile race on a treadmill.After an illustrious career, making 3 World Championship teams and 2 Olympic Teams, Fam

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Trailer: Introducing Running with Dave

Oct 2nd, 2020 1m 33s

An introduction to the Running with Dave Podcast

Ben Rosario Head Coach of Northern Arizona Elite (NAZ Elite)

Sep 28th, 2020 1h 1m

This week Dave sits down with Ben Rosario, the head coach and co-founder of Northern Arizona Elite (NAZ Elite). NAZ Elite is one of the premier Olympic Development programs in the United States.Ben Rosario has been a fixture in the U.S. running

Fireside Chats with David Jankowski (West Coast Fires)

Sep 21st, 2020 56m 41s

This week was a hectic one. After spending more than 10 days covered in a cloud of toxic smoke from the wildfires raging across the Pacific Northwest in the United States. So, what does wildfire smoke mean for running, training, and... well, li

Matt Fitzgerald (Author of Running the Dream)

Sep 14th, 2020 1h

Join my conversation with Matt Fitzgerald renown journalist and author of 20 endurance-related books. In this week's episode, Matt and I discuss his new book, "Running the Dream" and his time training in Flagstaff, AZ with Northern Arizona Elit

Michael and Sarah Crouch (Running Vacations & Running Pregnant)

Sep 7th, 2020 1h 11m

Check out this week's episode with coaches Michael and Sarah Crouch were we discuss their Go RUN Vacations, altitude training, running while pregnant and much more. Michael and Sarah are a distance running powerhouse couple, with multiple natio

Anthony "Fam" Famiglietti (2x Olympian; 2x World Record Holder), PART 1

Aug 31st, 2020 53m 49s

This week, I had the opportunity to chat with Anthony "Fam" Famiglietti, the two-time Olympian and current world record holder for the mile and two-mile race on a treadmill. After an illustrious career, making 3 World Championship teams and 2 O

Sean Hartnett, Professor of the Marathon

Aug 24th, 2020 1h 31m

This week I am joined by Sean Hartnett, the Geography Professor who has become one of the more renowned professors in the sport. Sean began his career as a running journalist and college professor before combining his skills in a unique way th

Jackson Thomas (Fastest Native in the U.S.)

Aug 17th, 2020 52m 21s

Check out this week's discussion with Jackson Thomas, the fastest Native runner in the United States. Jackson is a 5x National Champion, 4-flat miler, and 1:03 half marathoner who is aiming for a spot at the 2021 Olympic Trials in the 5k. A mem

Dave Smith (Oklahoma State University Director of XC & Track)

Aug 10th, 2020 1h 5m

Join this week's discussion with Dave Smith, Director of Men's and Women's XC and Track at Oklahoma State University. Coach Smith has been nominated Big XII XC Coach of the Year 10 times, and has lead 3 of his teams to NCAA DI National Champion

Dan Watts (Ops Manager for London Marathon & sub-2hr Marathon)

Aug 3rd, 2020 55m 36s

This week, I am joined by Dan Watts, the operations manager of the London Marathon and integral part of the successful sub-2 hour marathon attempt in Vienna (INEOS 1:59 Challenge).Dan provides a behind the scenes look at the world's most popula

Clay Mayes (Head Coach University of Antelope Valley)

Jul 27th, 2020 1h 3m

This week, Dave is joined by Clay Mayes, the Head XC and Track Coach from the University of Antelope Valley in California. Clay has built a successful coaching career by focusing on the development of Native American athletes, a group that has

Pardon Ndhlovu (2016 Marathon Olympian, Zimbabwe)

Jul 20th, 2020 1h 5m

This week Coach Dave is joined by Pardon Ndhlovu, member of Zimbabwe's 2016 Olympic Team in 2016 for the Marathon. Check out this episode to learn more about Pardon's journey to becoming one of the best runners in the world, what it was like to

Joe Gray (8x World Champ and 1st Black American Mountain Running Champ)

Jul 13th, 2020 1h 6m

Joe Gray, 8-time World Champion, joins this week's Fireside Chats to discuss his running journey, diversity in the sport and his work through Project Inspire Diversity, a few shocking and hilarious college stories, and much more.Joe Gray is an