Noah Cass is a US Marine. When his friend Eddie Ryan was shot twice in the head leaving him paralyzed, Noah decided he wanted to help. Along with two friends, he decided to run from his home in Somers, CT, to Lake George, NY. The 145-mile journey would take more than two days. It was … Continue reading "Podcast #437 – Noah Cass, Tougher Than a Tank" The post Podcast #437 – Noah Cass, Tougher Than a Tank appeared first on Ordinary Marathoner.

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Podcast #437 – Noah Cass, Tougher Than a Tank

Meet the McCollum twins, Karla and Konnie. Both have been active members of the Ordinary Marathoner community for years and have run many long-distance races. In one of those races, Konnie suffered a heart attack… and still finished! Ever since then, the twins have always run together. And it has been their dream to qualify … Continue reading "Podcast #436 – Karla and Konnie McCollum" The post Podcast #436 – Karla and Konnie McCollum appeared first on Ordinary Marathoner.

Podcast #436 – Karla and Konnie McCollum

Around 10 years ago, Stu Weiner discovered the sport of running. Like many others who discover the sport, he climbed the distance ladder – culminating in some finishes at the Boston Marathon as a charity runner. Stu loves racing, and is approaching an incredible milestone – FIFTY half marathons! At his current pace, Stu thinks … Continue reading "Podcast #435 – Stu Weiner" The post Podcast #435 – Stu Weiner appeared first on Ordinary Marathoner.

Podcast #435 – Stu Weiner

After a little podcasting hiatus, we are back with a recap of the Ironman 70.3 Maine Relay event. Matt Schorer, Jacob Polzin and I went up to Old Orchard Beach last weekend for our first chance to participate in a relay-format half-Ironman event. All of us performed to the better side of our own expectations … Continue reading "Podcast #434 – IM Maine 70.3 Relay Recap" The post Podcast #434 – IM Maine 70.3 Relay Recap appeared first on Ordinary Marathoner.

Podcast #434 – IM Maine 70.3 Relay Recap

It takes a lot of effort and planning for an event like Ironman Lake Placid to go off without a hitch. One often overlooked detail is the setup and maintenance of the aid stations. When my daughter Sam and I volunteered at Aid Station 6, we got a great look at it. Things need to … Continue reading "Podcast #433 – Rhiannon Berry, Volunteer Extraordinaire" The post Podcast #433 – Rhiannon Berry, Volunteer Extraordinaire appeared first on Ordinary Marathoner.

Podcast #433 – Rhiannon Berry, Volunteer Extraordinaire

Another poorly kept secret is out… In 2022, Team Ordinary will be making a splash in Chattanooga, TN! Ironman Chattanooga 70.3 is scheduled for May 22nd and many of us will be participating! We started looking at the 2022 race schedule a while ago and Chattanooga just stood out. As I made the rounds checking … Continue reading "Podcast #432 – Chattanooga Here We Come" The post Podcast #432 – Chattanooga Here We Come appeared first on Ordinary Marathoner.

Podcast #432 – Chattanooga Here We Come

Ironman weekend in Lake Placid has been a very special time for me the past few years, Covid year excluded. The past three races, I’ve been there as a competitor. This time it would be as a spectator. The differences between the two were certainly notable. The lack of heightened anticipation, anxiety and responsibility paved … Continue reading "Podcast #431 – Ironman Lake Placid… as a Spectator" The post Podcast #431 – Ironman Lake Placid… as a Spectator appeared first on Ordinary Marathoner.

Podcast #431 – Ironman Lake Placid… as a Spectator

Call it a badge of honor. Perhaps it’s slightly unsanitary. But can you think of a cooler fashion accessory than the Ironman Wristband? I struggle to come up with one. At any Ironman-branded race, participants are likely to be given the bracelet (which allows you access to the transition area) at registration. You keep it … Continue reading "Podcast #430 – Cutting the Wristband, Making Changes" The post Podcast #430 – Cutting the Wristband, Making Changes appeared first on Ordinary Marathoner.

Podcast #430 – Cutting the Wristband, Making Changes

Sometimes the best laid plans… GO EXACTLY THE WAY YOU PLAN THEM!!! That’s what it took for me to get around 70.3 miles of Geneva, NY at the Ironman Musselman 70.3 . I didn’t feel very enthusiastic about this race. I did the minimum to get ready for the swim. And though I had done … Continue reading "Podcast #429 – Ironman Musselman 70.3 Recap" The post Podcast #429 – Ironman Musselman 70.3 Recap appeared first on Ordinary Marathoner.

Podcast #429 – Ironman Musselman 70.3 Recap

There are a lot of good things going on in the Ordinary Marathoner community. Our last podcast with Erin Shepherd and Mike Romans drew great reviews. Racing appears to be returning back to normal, and Team Ordinary members are out crushing them. Our nonprofit is off and running, pun intended, with many great things in … Continue reading "Podcast #428 – Doing Good Things, Though a Bit Undertrained" The post Podcast #428 – Doing Good Things, Though a Bit Undertrained appeared first on Ordinary Marathoner.

Podcast #428 – Doing Good Things, Though a Bit Undertrained

Today we interview Erin Shepherd and Mike Romans, two Team Ordinary athletes who recently competed in their first Ironman 70.3. Ironman Des Moines 70.3 will go down in history as a challenging race. The weather on race morning posed difficult challenges, a delayed start and a shortened bike course. This didn’t stop our athletes from … Continue reading "Podcast #427 – Erin Shepherd and Mike Romans, Ironman Des Moines 70.3 Recap" The post Podcast #427 – Erin Shepherd and Mike Romans, Ironman Des Moines 70.3 Recap appeared first on Ordinary Marathoner.

Podcast #427 – Erin Shepherd and Mike Romans, Ironman Des Moines 70.3 Recap

Thank you to everyone who reached out with condolences after the passing of my dog, Jake. It meant a lot to me. We are still processing the grief, but a little visit from a moth made things a little easier. Do you believe? I’m still not sure, but some things are really strange. My trip … Continue reading "Podcast #426 – The Magic Moth, a Kidnapping, and Iowa Ain’t Half Bad" The post Podcast #426 – The Magic Moth, a Kidnapping, and Iowa Ain’t Half Bad appeared first on Ordinary Marathoner.

Podcast #426 – The Magic Moth, a Kidnapping, and Iowa Ain’t Half Bad

Happy New Garmin Day! Perhaps only one step down from New Bike Day is New Garmin Day. After a 5 year love affair with my Garmin Forerunner 935XT, it was time to let it go. Two snapped bands and a scratched face and it was just time. An early Father’s Day gift later and I’ve … Continue reading "Podcast #425 – New Garmin Day and Farewell to a Loyal Friend" The post Podcast #425 – New Garmin Day and Farewell to a Loyal Friend appeared first on Ordinary Marathoner.

Podcast #425 – New Garmin Day and Farewell to a Loyal Friend

Is there anything Denny Krahe doesn’t do? He’s the host of the DizRuns podcast, closing in on 1,000 episodes! He’s a multi-time marathoner, a running coach and an author. And now he’s making his 4th appearance on the Ordinary Marathoner Podcast. If he wasn’t already, this officially makes him “a regular.” We catch up on … Continue reading "Podcast #424 – “DizRuns” Denny Krahe" The post Podcast #424 – “DizRuns” Denny Krahe appeared first on Ordinary Marathoner.

Podcast #424 – “DizRuns” Denny Krahe

A brief, unexpected hiatus from the podcast, but we’re back. No apologies… we’re making things better! We will be making some technology investments to shore up our Zwift livestream and hopefully make it more reliable . We couldn’t do it without the Patrons’ support on Patreon. Thank you! Our Thursday Night Trivia rides will be … Continue reading "Podcast #423 – We’re Back, More 5AM Warriors" The post Podcast #423 – We’re Back, More 5AM Warriors appeared first on Ordinary Marathoner.

Podcast #423 – We’re Back, More 5AM Warriors

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