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On this week’s Chasing Three Hours, Brian Tholl joined Josh to discuss:

* Coming off an incredible 2024, how he’s feeling about it all (3:22)

* Running a marathon with very little actual training (14:04)

* Why running disappeared throughout his 20s and what brought him back in his early 30s (19:47)

* Having Dylan Gearinger as his coach (31:38)

* Breaking three hours for the first time (36:37)

* Qualifying for the Olympic Trials as a goal and what the training will look like as he chases after it (42:36)

* What he’s currently chasing (1:01:35)

And a whole lot more!

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On this week’s Chasing Three Hours, Matthew Fayers joined Josh to discuss:

* Going from athlete to coach and how it’s changed his relationship with the sport of running (2:21)

* What happened when he realized he was good at running? (11:40)

* The 2012 Olympics (16:47)

* Why come to America and why run for Oklahoma State? (25:44)

* Breaking four minutes in the mile for the first time (37:57)

* Why become a coach? (42:36)

* What he hopes running can be for him personally moving forward (55:23)

* What he’s currently chasing (1:02:05)

And a whole lot more!

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On this week’s Chasing Three Hours, Dylan Parlor joined Josh to discuss:

* The vibes of early 2025 coming off a great 2024 (5:32)

* Coming back to running after college and what led to him taking it seriously (17:04)

* Getting rewarded from the hard work he put in (31:20)

* Why 2024 was the right time to hire a running coach (32:15)

* The lead-up to his first sub-90 minute half marathon (38:53)

* Soaking up as much knowledge for his first crack at the marathon (44:58)

* What’s the big picture look like? (57:48)

* What he’s currently chasing (1:02:16)

And a whole lot more!

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On this week’s Chasing Three Hours, Ryan Regnier joined Josh to discuss:

* The aging process (3:40)

* Taking the next step as a runner (11:32)

* Not getting into West Point and what it meant for his running moving forward (20:01)

* When marathons entered the picture (31:43)

* Does he ever wonder what would have happened had he started running marathons when he was younger? (35:31)

* Breaking three hours and that unlocking what was next (38:43)

* Becoming the President of the Lincoln Track Club and Race Director of the Lincoln Marathon (43:47)

* Advice for first-timers running the Lincoln Marathon (53:21)

* Writing a book on running (55:00)

* What he’s currently chasing (1:02:38)

And a whole lot more!

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On this week’s Chasing Three Hours, Jay Birmingham joined Josh to discuss:

* Taking in the aging process and how it’s gone throughout his time as a runner (3:06)

* Coming to running in April of 1958 and finding individual success in a sport for the first time in his life (9:10)

* The road that led him to running his first marathon in 1966 (19:17)

* Running the Boston Marathon for the first time (33:46)

* Balancing running with life (38:11)

* Journey running (40:51)

* Running across the United States (47:07)

* What he’s currently chasing (1:02:13)

And a whole lot more!

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On this week’s Chasing Three Hours, Blake Zielger joined Josh to discuss:

* His own approach to running (2:30)

* Running a marathon as a freshman in college (8:27)

* Hitting rock bottom with alcohol and embracing sobriety (19:47)

* Advice for those that are struggling (35:03)

* Unlocking a new level with his running (37:54)

* Why he trains how he trains (41:52)

* Finally getting to run the Boston Marathon in 2024 (47:39)

* Giving back to the running community more moving forward (52:17)

* Being an early morning runner (1:02:35)

* What he’s currently chasing (1:07:51)

And a whole lot more!

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On the first Chasing Three Hours of 2025, Graig Skartvedt joined Josh to discuss:

* Reflecting on 2024 (2:44)

* His Boston Qualifying time not being enough for 2026 (8:01)

* Burnout with golf leading to running (11:58)

* Using doubt as fuel (17:51)

* Running for others (20:09)

* Getting drawn into the ultra running scene (31:17)

* An injury in 2022 that left him wondering if he’d ever run again (36:51)

* Coaching new runners and advice he gives newer runners (47:37)

* What he’s currently chasing (1:02:58)

And a whole lot more!

Thanks to Fleet Feet Omaha for being the title sponsor of Chasing Three Hours! Stop by one of their two Omaha locations, or Fleet Feet Lincoln, for $15 off your first pair of shoes at regular price.

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On this episode, Luke Peterson joined Josh to discuss:

* Why he started running after so many years of avoiding it (6:02)

* Running gear being a great entry point into the sport (8:52)

* A switch flipping with his running (19:12)

* Running a half marathon with his dad, and former guest of the pod, Tim Peterson (24:32)

* Where he hopes his running journey goes next (38:33)

* Advice to new runners (49:24)

* What he’s currently chasing (50:52)

And a whole lot more!

Thanks to Fleet Feet Omaha for being the title sponsor of Chasing Three Hours! Stop by one of their two Omaha locations, or Fleet Feet Lincoln, for $15 off your first pair of shoes at regular price.

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On this week’s Chasing Three Hours, John Gathje joined Josh to discuss:

* Being inducted into the Hall of Fame at multiple stops (3:04)

* Coming from a family of runners (6:13)

* The success Division III runners have after college (25:52)

* How coaching changed his relationship with the sport (29:01)

* The art of coaching evolving in his time in the sport (33:05)

* What he’s currently chasing (43:01)

And a whole lot more!

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On this episode, Erin Genova joined Josh to discuss:

* How her most recent marathon in Berlin is sitting with her a couple months later (3:16)

* Her upcoming schedule that will feature two marathons, including London, within a month (6:56)

* Why an appendix bursting put the Boston Marathon on her bucket list and what it was like getting to run it for the first time in 2002 (12:12)

* Setting goals, reaching goals, and taking it all in (22:42)

* Complications with pregnancy, the 2013 Boston Marathon, and being done with running (27:37)

* How her relationship with running changed when she came back (35:51)

* When she realized she was going to break three hours in the marathon (46:21)

* What she’s currently chasing (57:28)

And a whole lot more!

Thanks to Fleet Feet Omaha for being the title sponsor of Chasing Three Hours! Stop by one of their two Omaha locations, or Fleet Feet Lincoln, for $15 off your first pair of shoes at regular price.

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On this week’s Chasing Three Hours, Noah Droddy joined Josh to discuss:

* Making an agreement with himself on retirement and how that moment ultimately hit him (4:52)

* Looking back on his career now that he does so with the benefit of hindsight (7:34)

* Why he started enjoying the process of running (9:58)

* What changed after college that led to him moving to Colorado? (18:18)

* Blowing up online (30:09)

* Redefining what was possible for himself as a runner (33:41)

* How his marathon PR sits with him 4+ years later (37:51)

* What he’s currently chasing (46:52)

And a whole lot more!

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On this week’s Chasing Three Hours, Daniel Muller joined Josh to discuss:

* Where he’s currently at with his running journey as his next marathon approaches (3:35)

* Why a tragedy inside his family led him to run his first half marathon (11:24)

* What changed that led to such an uptick in running? (17:28)

* Support from his family throughout this entire process (34:04)

* How the 2024 Grandma’s Marathon sits with him a handful of months later (41:00)

* When he realized something was off with the race (48:06)

* How he feels going into his next training block (51:44)

* What he’s currently chasing (57:10)

And a whole lot more!

Thanks to Fleet Feet Omaha for being the title sponsor of Chasing Three Hours! Stop by one of their two Omaha locations, or Fleet Feet Lincoln, for $15 off your first pair of shoes at regular price.

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On this episode, Jeff Edmundson joined Josh to discuss:

* Hurricane Helene canceling a race and how that’s sitting with him months later (4:14)

* Leaning his testosterone levels were low and how getting that fixed changed his activity levels (18:00)

* Why triathlons entered the picture (23:54)

* His happiness journey (42:16)

* Raising money for Fxck Cancer (50:18)

* What he’s currently chasing (1:03:54)

And a whole lot more!

Support Jeff’s fundraiser here!

Thanks to Fleet Feet Omaha for being the title sponsor of Chasing Three Hours! Stop by one of their two Omaha locations, or Fleet Feet Lincoln, for $15 off your first pair of shoes at regular price.

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On this week’s Chasing Three Hours, Amie Just joined Josh to discuss:

* Stress, anger, and running (5:00) Trigger warning for those that have experienced sexual violence

* Is she mad at what her running journey has become? (16:09)

* Long Covid and its effect on her running (18:34)

* Writing about her running (29:54)

* How she takes in each run (45:39)

* What she’s currently chasing (54:04)

And a whole lot more!

Thanks to Fleet Feet Omaha for being the title sponsor of Chasing Three Hours! Stop by one of their two Omaha locations, or Fleet Feet Lincoln, for $15 off your first pair of shoes at regular price.

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On this episode, Wyatt Moss joined Josh to discuss:

* Why decide to run a marathon in every state inside of a single year? (7:03)

* Doubting this was possible (12:52)

* A week in the life of Wyatt (18:49)

* What drew him into running (27:25)

* What the rest of 2024 looks like for him (47:03)

* What he’s learned about himself (50:16)

* What he’s currently chasing (54:47)

And a whole lot more!

Thanks to Fleet Feet Omaha for being the title sponsor of Chasing Three Hours! Stop by one of their two Omaha locations, or Fleet Feet Lincoln, for $15 off your first pair of shoes at regular price.

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On this episode, Christina Elder joined Josh to discuss:

* How 2024 is sitting with her (2:07)

* How she’s done at balance over the years (5:58)

* What she found enjoying about running as she embraced it more in college (16:54)

* The differences in the culture of the road running scene and track scene (25:53)

* Competing against a younger version of yourself (37:48)

* Competing on the world stage (42:00)

* Motherhood and how it’s changed her relationship with running (46:20)

* What she’s currently chasing (56:36)

And a whole lot more!

Thanks to Fleet Feet Omaha for being the title sponsor of Chasing Three Hours! Stop by one of their two Omaha locations, or Fleet Feet Lincoln, for $15 off your first pair of shoes at regular price.

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On this episode, Phillip Duncan joined Josh to discuss:

* Balancing his busy schedule (2:05)

* Being such a positive person (5:15)

* Going from finishing last in every race to having a lot of success (14:16)

* Running every day since 2017 and when it became something he focused on (28:50)

* Becoming a guide runner (32:25)

* Going after an OTQ in his first official marathon (51:17)

* What he’s currently chasing (1:04:24)

And a whole lot more!

Thanks to Fleet Feet Omaha for being the title sponsor of Chasing Three Hours! Stop by one of their two Omaha locations, or Fleet Feet Lincoln, for $15 off your first pair of shoes at regular price.

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On this episode, former guest Chris Whitney joined Josh to discuss:

* Chris’ recent attempt at qualifying for the 2025 Boston Marathon (3:01)

* Preparing for a race you’ve done multiple times (7:53)

* Why the training block didn’t go as Josh wanted it to (16:02)

* The start of the race (30:12)

* Having to make an adjustment to his goal early in the race (34:46)

* Changing the nutrition plan inside the race (46:54)

* The finish (58:38)

* What’s next (1:09:09)

* What Chris is chasing (1:18:36)

And a whole lot more!

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On this episode, Bethany and Sean Clark joined Josh to discuss:

* Bonding over being bad at other sports (4:25)

* Running for a club team in college (11:12)

* What they learned about themselves making a two-month trip around the United States in 2014 (17:36)

* Balancing running with the busy schedules and trying to find time for each other (32:42)

* Running the 2019 Chicago Marathon together when Bethany broke three for the first time (41:17)

* What they’re currently chasing (58:03)

And a whole lot more!

Thanks to Fleet Feet Omaha for being the title sponsor of Chasing Three Hours! Stop by one of their two Omaha locations, or Fleet Feet Lincoln, for $15 off your first pair of shoes at regular price.

Thanks to Javi's Tacos for being a sponsor of Chasing Three Hours! Stop by one of their three Omaha locations and mention the podcast for 10% off your order!

Support St. Jude and Josh's 2024 Chicago Marathon fundraiser!

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On this episode, Aaron Doucett joined Josh to discuss:

* How he got into rowing as an entry point into endurance sport (7:44)

* His relationship with running throughout this time period (17:27)

* The importance of learning from others (21:05)

* Enjoying the first marathon vs. looking forward to what was next (27:22)

* Chasing three hours, qualifying for Boston, and missing the cutoff (35:04)

* What did he learn about himself at the 2024 Boston Marathon? (48:56)

* His future with running (56:45)

* What he’s chasing (1:01:41)

And a whole lot more!

Thanks to Fleet Feet Omaha for being the title sponsor of Chasing Three Hours! Stop by one of their two Omaha locations, or Fleet Feet Lincoln, for $15 off your first pair of shoes at regular price.

Support St. Jude and Josh's 2024 Chicago Marathon fundraiser!

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On this episode, Sam Aldridge joined Josh to discuss:

* Becoming an early morning runner (2:19)

* His approach to running and why he tries to make it as fun as possible in a unique way (7:24)

* When he started enjoying running for the process of running rather than just for results (13:39)

* The end of 2023 and running becoming unhealthy for him (25:47)

* Coming back to running after thinking he was done with it (38:43)

* Embracing sobriety (50:56)

* What he’s currently chasing (59:56)

And a whole lot more!

Thanks to Fleet Feet Omaha for being the title sponsor of Chasing Three Hours! Stop by one of their two Omaha locations, or Fleet Feet Lincoln, for $15 off your first pair of shoes at regular price.

Thanks to Javi's Tacos for being a sponsor of Chasing Three Hours! Stop by one of their three Omaha locations and mention the podcast for 10% off your order!

Support St. Jude and Josh's 2024 Chicago Marathon fundraiser!

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On this episode, Mason Frank joined Josh to discuss:

* Recovering from an injury that’s impacted his training in 2024 (1:52)

* The type of competitor he was growing up (10:13)

* Running for “the love of the game” in college (13:59)

* When does qualifying for the Olympic Trials enter the picture? (22:32)

* How has each race sat with him? (26:54)

* Coming off a tough Trials in 2020, how did the pandemic affect his running? (36:58)

* Lessons learned (42:49)

* Long term goals with running (49:31)

* What he’s currently chasing (56:01)

And a whole lot more!

Thanks to Fleet Feet Omaha for being the title sponsor of Chasing Three Hours! Stop by one of their two Omaha locations, or Fleet Feet Lincoln, for $15 off your first pair of shoes at regular price.

Support St. Jude and Josh's 2024 Chicago Marathon fundraiser!

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On this episode, CEO of The Atlantic Nicholas Thompson joined Josh to discuss:

* Having a good day at the 2024 Boston Marathon (2:40)

* Running, his father, and how he came to the sport (4:54)

* Did he chase three hours because it was his father’s goal or his own goal? (13:21)

* Was the feeling of breaking the three-hour barrier what he hoped it would be? (18:17)

* Balancing running, career, and family (23:57)

* Why? (34:33)

* Going after longer distances (39:26)

* What he’s currently chasing (51:04)

And a whole lot more!

Read Nicholas’ piece mentioned in the podcast here.

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Thanks to Fleet Feet Omaha for being the title sponsor of Chasing Three Hours! Stop by one of their two Omaha locations, or Fleet Feet Lincoln, for $15 off your first pair of shoes at regular price.

Thanks to Javi's Tacos for being the newest sponsor of Chasing Three Hours! Stop by one of their three Omaha locations and mention the podcast for 10% off your order!

Support St. Jude and Josh's 2024 Chicago Marathon fundraiser!

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On this episode, Rory Bosio joined Josh to discuss:

* Ten years ago, is this where she imagined her running journey would take her? (2:30)

* What got her hooked? (9:13)

* Her thoughts on how the ultra scene has evolved in recent years (16:17)

* Running Western States for the first time (22:06)

* Did that race unlock what came next? (24:29)

* The mental side of running (30:17)

* Becoming a professional runner (34:26)

* Did she know she was at the end of her professional road when she lined up to race in 2019? (40:12)

* What she’s currently chasing (45:41)

And a whole lot more!

Thanks to Fleet Feet Omaha for being the title sponsor of Chasing Three Hours! Stop by one of their two Omaha locations, or Fleet Feet Lincoln, for $15 off your first pair of shoes at regular price.

Support St. Jude and Josh's 2024 Chicago Marathon fundraiser!

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On this episode, Dan Van Den Berg joined Josh to discuss:

* How has his race at the Eugene Marathon sat with him over the last few months? (3:40)

* The loss of his mother, being sick, and taking a step back from running (10:08)

* Growing up in The Netherlands, moving to Canada as a boy, and his relationship with athletics (12:55)

* Ending up in an ambulance on his way to the hospital after his first half marathon (22:07)

* Bouncing back at his first marathon and that race unlocking things for the future (28:49)

* How good of a job did he do at enjoying his first marathon? (32:20)

* Why 2023 took a negative turn and what it meant going into 2024 (36:39)

* Feeling good going into the 2024 Eugene Marathon (47:37)

* What would 2020 Dan think of what he was able to do four years later? (52:57)

* What has running meant to him throughout so much he’s gone through? (57:13)

* What he’s currently chasing (1:02:49)

And a whole lot more!

Thanks to Fleet Feet Omaha for being the title sponsor of Chasing Three Hours! Stop by one of their two Omaha locations, or Fleet Feet Lincoln, for $15 off your first pair of shoes at regular price.

Support St. Jude and Josh's 2024 Chicago Marathon fundraiser!

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On this episode, Dion Thompson-Davoli joined Josh to discuss:

* Going viral after running every street in Washington D.C. (5:27)

* The final push to hit every street during the last month ahead of a move to the midwest (11:30)

* What did he learn about running in cities and city planning? (14:55)

* Was this adventure more stressful than fun? (21:41)

* Where is his relationship with running at now vs. before he ran every street in DC? (31:27)

* Why he hasn’t ran a marathon yet (39:25)

* What’s next (44:54)

* What he’s currently chasing (47:43)

And a whole lot more!

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On this episode, Liz Alderson joined Josh to discuss:

* Her current relationship with running (2:19)

* The feeling of acceptance with her college team (8:40)

* How she was able to make big gains with her running in the mid-2010s (19:36)

* Not reaching big goals she had for herself in that time period and how she views her breakthrough marathon now (26:45)

* Health issues taking her away from running (30:51)

* How did it affect her mentally? (33:54)

* Why she decided to get into coaching (38:51)

* What is she hoping running can be moving forward? (43:30)

* What she’s currently chasing (45:26)

And a whole lot more!

Thanks to Fleet Feet Omaha for being the title sponsor of Chasing Three Hours! Stop by one of their two Omaha locations, or Fleet Feet Lincoln, for $15 off your first pair of shoes at regular price.

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On this episode, Adam Hughes, host of the Pre Race Podcast, joined Josh to discuss:

* Being in a new spot in his relationship with running (3:20)

* Using his podcast to work through what was happening with him and running (6:11)

* The trail scene entering the picture (15:34)

* When he decided to focus on the trails, had he made peace with his goals in road races? (20:55)

* Was he searching for something with his running? (24:51)

* Why the trail scene is different (37:51)

* Running as a friend (53:58)

* Changing how he uses his watch and Strava (1:02:16)

* Starting the Pre Race Podcast and coming up with the hook behind it (1:11:26)

* What is he hoping for from the podcast moving forward? (1:21:16)

* What he's currently chasing (1:32:39)

And a whole lot more!

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Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode, Olympian Ryan Bolton joined Josh to discuss:

• What does he miss the most with running? (4:07)
• Why he started drifting towards the triathlon (10:15)
• How training for three sports in one event differs from training for three sports on their own (19:08)
• Was he overwhelmed from 1996 to 2000? (28:55)
• Was the feeling of qualifying for the Olympics like he expected it would be? (33:53)
• Waking up the day after competing in the Olympics (41:24)
• Finding enjoyment in coaching (43:40)
• Being there on an athlete's big day (53:54)
• What he's currently chasing (1:01:16)

And a whole lot more!

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Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode, two-time Olympian Pete Pfitzinger joined Josh to discuss:

• The running scene when he first got into the sport (7:06)
• When did making the Olympics in 1984 become a goal he thought he could go after? (14:07)
• Was it beneficial being "under the radar" going into the 1984 Olympic Trials? (17:33)
• Did he surprise himself at the end of the 1984 Olympic Trials? (22:36)
• What it's like waking up the morning after qualifying for the Olympics (24:19)
• No longer being an "unknown" in the buildup to the 1988 Olympic Trials (31:45)
• The emotions of qualifying for the Olympics a second time (38:36)
• Did he know the marathon at the 1988 Olympics would be his last event at that level? (41:12)
• Writing Advanced Marathoning (46:02)
• What has it been like writing a book and training plan that's helped so many runners? (49:17)
• Incorporating new training methods into the next edition (55:25)
• What is he currently chasing? (1:01:18)

And a whole lot more!

Thank you to Pete Pfitzinger and Leo Kulinski for photograph used in social media posts for episode.

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Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Split Zone Duo co-host Alex Kirshner joined Josh to discuss:

• Balancing his job covering college football with running (7:08)
• Appreciating running slower in the midst of training (10:54)
• Why he's found it difficult to enjoy running when he's not training for a race (16:36)
• Using his second marathon as a way to learn about living in a new city (24:02)
• Has running changed the way he covers college football? (26:40)
• What does he hope from running moving forward? (28:09)
• Being a "non-traditional" runner (30:03)
• What he's currently chasing (41:25)

And a whole lot more!

Thanks to Fleet Feet Omaha for being the title sponsor of Chasing Three Hours! Stop by one of their two Omaha locations, or Fleet Feet Lincoln, for $15 off your first pair of shoes at regular price.

Support St. Jude and Josh's 2024 Chicago Marathon fundraiser!

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Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Creighton track and cross country coach Chris Gannon joined Josh to discuss:

• What it's been like coaching distance runners given he didn't compete in that part of the sport (2:49)
• After leaving college coaching, did he ever have a goal to get back to the level he's at now? (13:26)
• His background in running being a benefit in coaching distance runners (23:39)
• Is his approach unique amongst other college coaches? (39:21)
• What he looks for when he's recruiting an athlete to Creighton (43:18)
• How he envisions his future in coaching (54:15)
• What he's currently chasing (1:03:10)

And a whole lot more!

Thanks to Fleet Feet Omaha for being the title sponsor of Chasing Three Hours! Stop by one of their two Omaha locations, or Fleet Feet Lincoln, for $15 off your first pair of shoes at regular price.

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Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Lucy Scholz joined Josh to discuss:

• Why did she decide to run a marathon as a freshman in college? (9:03)
• Having a bad marathon after college but figuring out how to balance work with running (17:00)
• A whirlwind of events in running and in life surrounding her first Boston Marathon in 2017 (24:16)
• Getting drawn to trail running (32:42)
• Her now-wife pacing her at a 100-mile race (41:16)
• Getting connected with The Speed Project (46:42)
• Running The Speed Project solo after a tough time in her life and then again before an exciting time (53:09)
• Being a role model (56:08)
• What she's currently chasing (1:01:18)

And a whole lot more!

Thanks to Fleet Feet Omaha for being the title sponsor of Chasing Three Hours! Stop by one of their two Omaha locations, or Fleet Feet Lincoln, for $15 off your first pair of shoes at regular price.

Support St. Jude and Josh's 2024 Chicago Marathon fundraiser!

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Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Heidi Bock joined Josh to discuss:

• Getting burned out playing college soccer before taking up running (7:32)
• What brings her back to racing? (15:55)
• Finding a running group that helped push her to running races she previously didn't want to (17:20)
• Approaching every race with a positive mindset (19:51)
• The importance of March 12th, 2020 in her life (34:24)
• How has her relationship with running changed since the car accident? (40:53)
• Coming back to the marathon and finishing first among women (47:33)
• Becoming a coach at Fleet Feet Lincoln (57:36)
• What she's currently chasing (1:03:25)

And a whole lot more!

Thanks to Fleet Feet Omaha for being the title sponsor of Chasing Three Hours! Stop by one of their two Omaha locations, or Fleet Feet Lincoln, for $15 off your first pair of shoes at regular price.

Support St. Jude and Josh's 2024 Chicago Marathon fundraiser!

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Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Amy DeLong joined Josh to discuss:

• Not PRing at her most recent marathon but still feeling great about the day (3:54)
• Being addicted to getting better and how it showed itself (11:39)
• Running her first marathon and being disappointed with the result (15:47)
• Winning her hometown marathon (28:10)
• How winning the Lincoln Marathon changed her expectations for herself (33:47)
• Taking a step back from running in 2023 and what brought her back (46:00)
• A DNF at the 2024 Illinois Marathon and turning the page right away (53:14)
• What she's currently chasing (1:04:06)

And a whole lot more!

Thanks to Fleet Feet Omaha for being the title sponsor of Chasing Three Hours! Stop by one of their two Omaha locations, or Fleet Feet Lincoln, for $15 off your first pair of shoes at regular price.

Support St. Jude and Josh's 2024 Chicago Marathon fundraiser!

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Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Bryant England joined Josh to discuss:

• Coming off a warm Boston Marathon, where is he at mentally? (2:44)
• The relationship and balance between running and his studies (13:34)
• Falling away from running in early adulthood and it being ok (23:08)
• Making running a habit as 2020 began and the impact that year had on him (27:19)
• After success in multiple races, deciding to run a marathon (34:55)
• Lessons learned from his debut marathon (41:37)
• Why isn't he on Strava? (54:24)
• What he's currently chasing (1:00:23)

And a whole lot more!

Thanks to Fleet Feet Omaha for being the title sponsor of Chasing Three Hours! Stop by one of their two Omaha locations, or Fleet Feet Lincoln, for $15 off your first pair of shoes at regular price.

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Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Denise Sauriol, author of Me, You & 26.2, joined Josh to discuss:

• Running her 150th marathon ever at the 2024 Boston Marathon (3:35)
• Her sister running a marathon in 1993 and the impact it had on her (12:27)
• "Something magical" being ignited in her after her first marathon in 1994 (16:19)
• Running becoming "myopic" and how a car accident changed her outlook on it (21:54)
• The journey vs. the destination (31:45)
• Why did she want to get into coaching? (37:54)
• 18 weeks out from the Chicago Marathon, what advice would she give to first timers? (43:08)
• What she's currently chasing (53:26)

And a whole lot more!

Thanks to Fleet Feet Omaha for being the title sponsor of Chasing Three Hours! Stop by one of their two Omaha locations, or Fleet Feet Lincoln, for $15 off your first pair of shoes at regular price.

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Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Ern Holly joined Josh to discuss:

• Running as a form of punishment and how it alters our relationship to the sport when we're younger (4:32)
• When he realized running was having an impact on him that he didn't expect (7:48)
• WERUN313 in Detroit and its importance to him and the community (13:34)
• What he's learned about himself because of the marathon (24:10)
• Chasing three hours becoming the goal, going after it too soon, and still breaking through (32:00)
• Why now is the right time for a coach (41:16)
• Running as a selfish pursuit but making you better as a person (44:05)
• What he's currently chasing (50:11)

And a whole lot more!

Thanks to Fleet Feet Omaha for being the title sponsor of Chasing Three Hours! Stop by one of their two Omaha locations, or Fleet Feet Lincoln, for $15 off your first pair of shoes at regular price.

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Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Gerald Kubiak joined Josh to discuss:

• Getting invited to go for a run and realizing it was going to be a race (6:44)
• The importance his high school coach had on his running (14:03)
• Why he started a Tuesday night track club in Omaha, Nebraska in 2001 (28:29)
• Getting drawn into triathlons and competing for Team USA (39:01)
• How technology has changed his relationship with endurance sports (53:57)
• What he's currently chasing (1:05:59)

And a whole lot more!

Thanks to Fleet Feet Omaha for being the title sponsor of Chasing Three Hours! Stop by one of their two Omaha locations, or Fleet Feet Lincoln, for $15 off your first pair of shoes at regular price.

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Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Scott Ramey joined Josh to discuss:

• Running without a watch (2:57)
• Coming to the realization he needed to pull back from his running (8:17)
• Why his brother's 2006 Boston Marathon made him want to run (16:07)
• Lying to himself (19:54)
• When did his relationship running turn negative? (25:56)
• Did his wife view this as a midlife crisis? (33:07)
• Why he liked doing the harder stuff (36:08)
• The emotions now and then of the 2021 Cocodona 250 (37:08)
• How having a pacer can change a relationship in life (40:03)
• No longer being defined as a runner (42:33)
• Being done with running races (51:45)
• What he's currently chasing (56:47)

And a whole lot more!

Thanks to Fleet Feet Omaha for being the title sponsor of Chasing Three Hours! Stop by one of their two Omaha locations, or Fleet Feet Lincoln, for $15 off your first pair of shoes at regular price.

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Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, David McCon, who was previously on the podcast to discuss his own running journey, joined Josh to recap the 2024 Eugene Marathon! Then they discuss:

• Getting off to an "inauspicious start" in Eugene (5:05)
• How the awkward start to the race played out in the early miles (10:52)
• How marking "laps" helped Josh keep track of time and pace during the race (14:19)
• Oreos as fuel (19:44)
• Did Josh "run with belief" in Eugene? (24:35)
• The finish line (41:47)
• Living in this moment for as long as possible but also, what's next? (51:12)

And a whole lot more!

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Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, John Ritland joined Josh to discuss:

• Running in the 2024 Tokyo Marathon (2:03)
• Not chasing after all six Abbott World Majors only to race so many in such a short amount of time (5:44)
• Running the 2007 Boston Marathon after thinking his running days were behind him (17:38)
• Having a healthy relationship with running through so many surgeries (28:05)
• Times getting slower (32:40)
• What goals does he have with running? (38:18)
• What he's currently chasing (43:18)

And a whole lot more!

Thanks to Fleet Feet Omaha for being the title sponsor of Chasing Three Hours! Stop by one of their two Omaha locations, or Fleet Feet Lincoln, for $15 off your first pair of shoes at regular price.

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Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Willis Chen joined Josh to discuss:

• Finding running as an adult and why it's fit his personality so well (6:27)
• Chasing three hours entering the picture and why he wanted to go after that goal (18:31)
• Entering 2023 at a low point with his running (33:06)
• His first sub-three hour marathon in London (37:46)
• Getting a PR at the Berlin Marathon before beating it two weeks later in Chicago (1:01:02)
• After an incredible 2023, were there any post-race blues? (1:09:50)
• "The sky is the limit" - What's out there? (1:18:30)
• What he's currently chasing (1:29:35)

And a whole lot more!

Thanks to Fleet Feet Omaha for being the title sponsor of Chasing Three Hours! Stop by one of their two Omaha locations, or Fleet Feet Lincoln, for $15 off your first pair of shoes at regular price.

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Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Sabrina Little, author of The Examined Run, joined Josh to discuss:

• Why running makes her a better person (1:50)
• Did she run because she enjoyed it or she was good at it? (5:44)
• Philosophy overlapping with running (8:22)
• The importance of celebrating the success of others (16:09)
• Goals, striving for something, and pride (21:01)
• "No pain, no gain" vs. "constructive suffering" (31:13)
• How changes in her life have changed her relationship with running (34:36)
• Balance in her life (41:55)
• What she's currently chasing (51:38)

And a whole lot more!

Thanks to Fleet Feet Omaha for being the title sponsor of Chasing Three Hours! Stop by one of their two Omaha locations, or Fleet Feet Lincoln, for $15 off your first pair of shoes at regular price.

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Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Nolan Zimmer joined Josh to discuss:

• The daily consistency of his miles and pace (2:02)
• Why it took until 2023 to run his first marathon (4:57)
• How running has helped him deal with adversity in life (10:01)
• The impact Kearney High School had on his early running journey (14:39)
• Strava (29:56)
• "Grind culture" and balance (42:37)
• What he hoped to get out of running post-college (48:51)
• Why now is the right time for him to chase after an Olympic Trials Qualifier (50:32)
• What he's currently chasing (1:03:24)

And a whole lot more!

Thanks to Fleet Feet Omaha for being the title sponsor of Chasing Three Hours! Stop by one of their two Omaha locations, or Fleet Feet Lincoln, for $15 off your first pair of shoes at regular price.

Support St. Jude and Josh's 2024 Chicago Marathon fundraiser here!

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Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Eli Vedral joined Josh to discuss:

• Growing up as a "Vedral" and what that meant for expectations (4:36)
• Studying abroad in Australia in his first semester of college and that changing his relationship with running (9:42)
• Trying to balance running for Creighton with college studies and baking (22:24)
• The story behind his company, Kookaburra Cookies (26:06)
• Where does he want running to take him? (39:27)
• Is he a "what's next" runner or does he try to enjoy the experience after the fact? (47:24)
• His goal for the 2024 Boston Marathon (53:18)
• "No two miles are the same" (1:01:19)
• What he's currently chasing (1:04:35)

And a whole lot more!

Thanks to Fleet Feet Omaha for being the title sponsor of Chasing Three Hours! Stop by one of their two Omaha locations, or Fleet Feet Lincoln, for $15 off your first pair of shoes at regular price.

Support St. Jude and Josh's 2024 Chicago Marathon fundraiser here!

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Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Ron Ruhs joined Josh to discuss:

• Why he found so much joy early on with the running community and how that's shown itself with Greater Omaha Area Trail-Runnerz [G.O.A.T.z] (3:03)
• Getting into weightlifting only to have it taken away because of an injury (10:00)
• Going from 0-60 with running (14:15)
• How did the higher mileage change him as a person? (20:00)
• Memories from first 100-mile race (30:01)
• His mindset when he has a DNF (39:04)
• Joining G.O.A.T.z (42:47)
• What he's chasing (58:53)

And a whole lot more!

Thanks to Fleet Feet Omaha for being the title sponsor of Chasing Three Hours! Stop by one of their two Omaha locations, or Fleet Feet Lincoln, for $15 off your first pair of shoes at regular price.

Support St. Jude and Josh's 2024 Chicago Marathon fundraiser here!

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Music, production assistance, and sound design: Ian Aeillo

Cover art: Marissa Peterson

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Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Amber Welch joined Josh to discuss:

• Is she happy being away from running right now? (3:21)
• Runners in the ultrarunning space drawing her in (7:28)
• Balancing running with everything else as she got into the sport (13:44)
• Why she often finds it so hard to explain her love of running to people (19:11)
• Not finishing the 2023 Leadville 100 and how it's shaped her view of the overall experience (25:25)
• What does she miss most being away from running right now? (40:31)
• What she's currently chasing (47:59)

And a whole lot more!

Thanks to Fleet Feet Omaha for being the title sponsor of Chasing Three Hours! Stop by one of their two Omaha locations, or Fleet Feet Lincoln, for $15 off your first pair of shoes at regular price.

Support St. Jude and Josh's 2024 Chicago Marathon fundraiser here!

Like what you hear? Please rate, review, subscribe, and share with a friend.

Read Josh's weekly newsletter at chasingthreehours.com.

Know anyone that would be a great fit for the pod or just want to drop Josh a note? Email chasingthreehours@gmail.com.

Music, production assistance, and sound design: Ian Aeillo

Cover art: Marissa Peterson

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Ben Randall joined Josh to discuss:

• Wearing so many hats, what is he currently training for? (2:43)
• His battle with an eating disorder and the importance of discussing it (13:20)
• Where did his drive to succeed come from? (27:17)
• A 2021 bike crash that turned into a fork in the road (37:13)
• Putting his debut marathon into perspective not even a year later (49:10)
• Enjoying a result vs. the "what's next" of it all (52:05)
• Why he does what he does (59:30)
• What he's currently chasing (1:04:07)

And a whole lot more!

Read Ben's piece here.

Thanks to Fleet Feet Omaha for being the title sponsor of Chasing Three Hours! Stop by one of their two Omaha locations, or Fleet Feet Lincoln, for $15 off your first pair of shoes at regular price.

Support St. Jude and Josh's 2024 Chicago Marathon fundraiser here!

Like what you hear? Please rate, review, subscribe, and share with a friend.

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Music, production assistance, and sound design: Ian Aeillo

Cover art: Marissa Peterson

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Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Tim Williams joined Josh to discuss:

• Chasing three hours at the 2023 Chicago Marathon, hitting the wall, and lessons learned (6:00)
• "What is stopping you from doing that?" (12:23)
• Embracing sobriety in 2022 (18:37)
• Sober runners, badasses, and drinking culture in today's society (28:28)
• The importance of his husband throughout his journey running and otherwise (34:08)
• How has running most changed him as a person? (38:06)
• Running giving him a stronger sense of purpose (43:07)
• Running the Berlin Marathon and raising money for Finish MS (44:34)
• What does he miss most about cycling the way he used to? (51:47)
• Being able to connect with so many different facets of the running community (57:27)
• What he's currently chasing (1:02:43)

And a whole lot more!

Thanks to Fleet Feet Omaha for being the title sponsor of Chasing Three Hours! Stop by one of their two Omaha locations, or Fleet Feet Lincoln, for $15 off your first pair of shoes at regular price.

Support St. Jude and Josh's 2024 Chicago Marathon fundraiser here!

Like what you hear? Please rate, review, subscribe, and share with a friend.

Read Josh's weekly newsletter at chasingthreehours.com.

Know anyone that would be a great fit for the pod or just want to drop Josh a note? Email chasingthreehours@gmail.com.

Music, production assistance, and sound design: Ian Aeillo

Cover art: Marissa Peterson

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.