The Never Not Run Pod – Details, episodes & analysis

Today's pod guest is Nicole Spencer. Nicole is the executive director of Heroes in Transition, an organization that provides assistance for veterans, service members, and their families. Every year the organization puts together a run called Ruck4HIT, a team-based 200-mile ruck relay that goes through all 15 towns on Cape Cod. We chat with Nicole about the history of the organization, what the ruck symbolizes, and what inspires her while she's out on those long nighttime runs with a 20-pound ruck sack. 

To find out more about Heroes In Transition, the Ruck4HIT, and to contribute to their mission, visit their website: https://heroesintransition.org/

Or follow them on Instagram: @heroesintransition

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Our guests on today's pod are Gaby Arvizu and Robert Kessel. If you've ever run or spectated the Los Angeles Marathon, you've undoubtedly seen the thousands of young students in matching shirts taking part in the race. Those students are all getting the opportunity to run thanks to Students Run LA, a charity organization that connects students with teachers and mentors to help them train for, and finish the LA Marathon. Gaby is the President and CEO of SRLA and Robert sits on its board. We talk to them about the history of the organization, its role in the community, and how students continue to inspire them year after year. 

To find out more about Students Run LA and contribute to their mission, visit their website: https://www.srla.org

Or follow them on Instagram: @SRLA

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Today's guest is John Radich. We met John at the LA Marathon Expo and couldn't help but notice his Badwater belt buckle. After approaching him, we immediately sensed his warmth and generosity, and knew we had to have him on the pod (he also casually mentioned that he's completed Badwater 14 times!). John takes us through his history of running ultras going back to 1979. At 68, John is still crushing miles and if he's not running Badwater, he's out there crewing it. He also talks us through his cross-continental run and why it doesn't count unless you put your feet in the water.

You can follow John on IG: @radichruns

To see some of John's running accomplishments: John's page on Ultrasignup.com John's page on Ultrarunning.com Follow NNR on Strava: www.strava.com/clubs/NNR_ www.nevernotrun.com

Today's guest is Mike Park. Mike is the founder of Asian Man Records based in San Jose, California. He’s released solo records under his own name and been a member of bands such as Skankin’ Pickle, The Bruce Lee Band, and The Chinkees. Chris and Mike go way back and today Mike tells us about the fundraising effort which led him to bike from Seattle to San Diego and what inspires him to walk 30 miles in 100 degree heat.

You can follow Mike on Instagram: @mikeparkmusic   For more info on Asian Man Records, head to: www.asianmanrecords.com   Follow us on Strava: www.strava.com/clubs/NNR_   www.nevernotrun.com

On June 11, 2022, our host Mark Nieto finished his first ultramarathon, The Shadow of The Giants 50k. Starting in Fish Camp, CA, the race takes you through the Sierra National Forest, culminates with a loop around a grove of giant sequoia trees, and then takes you back to Fish Camp. Mark goes into great detail about what he endured including his traverse through an area he coined, "The Gauntlet."

For more information on the race, visit: www.sanjoaquinrunning.com/shadow-of-the-giants-50k-20k-fun-run

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Today's episode is a KXLU reunion of sorts. We welcome Nick Tuttle and Jared Rodriguez - two incredibly talented composers and recording engineers that have run all over the city of Los Angeles. We cover early running experiences, why Big 5 shoes aren't so bad, and how you can improve your speed while playing video games.

To hear Jared's musical project, Pomar, visit: pomar.bandcamp.com

You can try to keep up with Nick Tuttle's weekly mileage on Strava

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On today's episode, Mark and Chris recap their experience at the Vacation Races' Yosemite Half-Marathon. The chat about racing vests, movie remakes, and first trips to Yosemite. 

For more info on the race, check out: www.vacationraces.com

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Today's guest is Ty Haney. As the founder of Outdoor Voices, Ty understands the many sides of running so we were excited to hear about her new endeavors, Joggy and the web3 platform, Try Your Best. She walks us through Joggy's plant-based CBD supplements designed for "full-spectrum activity" and shares what it was like growing up in Boulder, Colorado. She even asks us what our favorite shoes are.

You can follow Ty on Instagram @ty_haney

For more info on Joggy, head to www.getjoggy.com

And to get involved with Try Your Best, visit tyb.xyz

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Listen to part 1 here: thenevernotrunpod.podbean.com/e/ep-09-the-speed-project-part-1-of-2-running-from-los-angeles-to-las-vegas-meeting-team-319tb/

We conclude The Speed Project adventure after Chris takes us through the desert at night and recaps some incredible feats of endurance from each of the team members.

For more information on The Speed Project, visit: @thespeedproject or www.tspdiy.com

Listen to part 2 here: thenevernotrunpod.podbean.com/e/ep-10-the-speed-project-part-2-of-2-self-supported-desert-marathons-arriving-on-the-strip/

Chris takes us along on his journey crewing for Team 319TB on the 2022 edition of The Speed Project - a DIY relay race from the Santa Monica pier to Las Vegas, Nevada where there are no spectators and no rules.

For more information on The Speed Project, visit: @thespeedproject or www.tspdiy.com