In this engaging conversation, Matt Chittim reconnects with Bethany Davis, an athlete with a diverse background in endurance running and strength training. They discuss the rise of hybrid athletes, the importance of strength training for injury prevention, and the joy of finding fun in fitness. Bethany shares her experiences with social fitness, go…

Today on the show, I’m talking with my good friend, Matt Chittim. Matt is the host of the Rambling Runner Podcast—a longtime favorite where he highlights amateur athletes and occasionally brings pros on as well. You might also know him from his Road to the Trials series, which was hugely popular and so fun to follow. Matt and I have really grown up…

Hey friends! I’m so excited to share this conversation with Allie Buchalski with you. Allie runs professionally for the Brooks Beasts, focusing on the 5,000 meters, and she’s someone I’ve wanted to have on the show for a long time. She’s incredibly down-to-earth, has a great sense of humor, and brings a thoughtful perspective to racing and training…

In this episode, Matt Chittim interviews Carrie Tollefson, a generational talent on the track and professional broadcaster, about the newly established Grand Slam Track. They discuss the significance of this league for athletes, the comparison with the Diamond League, and the evolving landscape of professional running. Carrie shares her insights on…

Hey friends! I’m so excited to share this conversation with Serena Burla. I recently had the opportunity to emcee the Big Sur International Marathon, and as I was checking out the leaderboard, I saw Serena’s name—and I thought, wait, I know that name! Serena is a retired professional runner, and sure enough, she was out there racing—and won the mar…

Welcome to another episode of the Behind the Mic series brought to you by Boulderthon! This week we welcome Sarah Bowen Shea of Another Mother Runner to the podcast. Sarah is truly an OG in this space and has been creating community for 15 years with Mother Runners around the World. Her and co-founder Dimity McDowell truly paved the way as far as p…

In this conversation, Matt and Patrick Reaves explore Patrick's layered running career, including his experiences at the Boston Marathon, his peak moments qualifying for the Olympic Trials, and the training philosophies that have shaped his journey. He discusses the mental challenges of being sidelined after the Trials, returning to the 2025 Boston…

Josette Andrews is one of my favorite runners to watch. Her enthusiasm for the sport is unmatched. She won the USATF 5K Championships on the road this past weekend in Indianapolis and breaks down the race for us today! She had a great little indoor season running 14:44 for the 5K and also running a 3,000 PR. Josette runs with On Athletics and works…

We’re taking a quick break from the Behind the Mic series this week to bring you something special—an episode all about the Bayshore Marathon! I’ll be emceeing this beautiful race on Saturday, May 24th, and whether you’re running it this year or planning ahead for the future, this episode has everything you need to know. Joining me today are three …

Today on the show, I’m joined by professional runner Emily Venters. Emily runs for Nike, lives and trains in Utah, and is coached by her college coach Kyle Kepler. This past year was a breakout season for her—her first full year as a pro—and she’s been on an incredible trajectory ever since. Emily made her half marathon debut in Houston, running 68…

Welcome back to the Behind the Mic series on I’ll Have Another with Lindsey Hein! Today’s episode is especially fun because I’m introducing you to a brand-new show that’s officially joined the SandyBoy Productions Podcast Network—Miles with Moms! This podcast is for moms who run, by moms who run, and it’s all about making sure mother runners never …

Today on the show, I’m excited to welcome back Charlotte Purdue! Charlotte is a professional runner from Great Britain who now runs for Puma, and this is actually her third time joining the podcast. She was first on in Episode 190 after becoming the third-fastest British female marathoner ever at the time, running 2:25 at the London Marathon. Then,…

In this conversation, Henry Abbott discusses his transition from sports media to writing a book on injury prevention, "Ballistic: The New Science of Injury-Free Athletic Performance." Blending cutting-edge science with gripping storytelling, award-winning data journalist and competitive amateur athlete Henry Abbott reveals that we are on the cusp o…

Welcome back to this special Behind the Mic series on I’ll Have Another with Lindsey Hein, where I’m interviewing fellow podcasters and running media voices that I love listening to. Today’s guest is Jonathan Levitt, host of the For the Long Run podcast. If you’re already a listener of his show, you know it’s all about exploring the why—what keeps …

Today on the show, I’m joined by Katie Asmuth, one of the co-hosts of the Trail Network podcast, which is part of the SandyBoy Productions family. If you haven’t listened to Trail Network yet—this is your sign. The show is hosted by four incredible women in the trail running space: Rachel Drake, Leah Yingling, Katie Asmuth, and Hilary Yang. Togethe…

We’re continuing the Behind the Mic series where I’m chatting with fellow podcasters in the running space. I hope you’re enjoying these conversations as much as I am. Today, I’m talking with Angie and Trevor Spencer, the husband-and-wife duo behind Marathon Training Academy—truly one of the original running podcasts out there. They launched the sho…

In this conversation, Kristin Johnson shares her inspiring journey from a first-time 3:59 marathoner to achieving a sub-three-hour marathon. She discusses her early experiences with running, the challenges of balancing motherhood and training, and the importance of community in her running journey. Kristin reflects on her training methods, the emot…

We’ve got Jess McClain on the show today! She’ll be running her fifth marathon in Boston next weekend—can you believe Marathon Monday is almost here? This will be Jess’s second time on the podcast; the first was shortly after the 2024 Olympic Marathon Trials, where she placed fourth and had everyone wondering, “Wait, who is this woman?” But Jess de…

In this conversation, best-selling author and endurance coach Matt Fitzgerald discusses his new book "Chasing Mastery: 25 Lessons to Cultivate Your Full Potential in Endurance Sports." Matt emphasizes the importance of self-regulation, the role of genetics, and the impact of environment on athletic development. He also shares insights on the psycho…

Today we’re continuing the Behind the Mic series, and I’m so excited to share this conversation with my friend Ali Feller. I know for a fact that almost every one of you listening right now probably tunes into her podcast too—the Ali on the Run Show. Like Tina Muir and I, Ali and I grown up in this podcasting space together. She’s been a consistent…

In this engaging conversation, Haftu Knight shares his remarkable journey from Ethiopia to becoming one of the fastest marathoners in US history. He discusses his recent success at the McKirdy Micro Marathon where he ran 2:09:38. That performance made him the 22nd fastest marathoner in US history and the fastest Texas marathoner ever (he broke Alan…

Really excited to bring you another track star on the podcast—Grant Fisher joins us today! Grant had the year of his life in 2024, bringing home two bronze medals from the Paris Olympics in both the 5,000m and the 10,000m. He made history as the first American ever to medal in both of those events at the same Olympic Games. Pretty incredible. He al…