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S1 E55 Aug 11, 2025

From 232 Pounds to 2:46 Marathon: Greg Rankin's Incredible Transformation

Join host Chris Detzel for an inspiring conversation with Greg Rankin, a cornerstone of the Dallas-Fort Worth running community whose journey proves it's never too lat...

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S1 E54 Aug 05, 2025

Chris & Anne Barnwell: Creating Texas Trail Community

Join host Chris Detzel for an inspiring conversation with Chris and Anne Barnwell, the husband-and-wife team behind Blaze Trails Running, one of Texas's most beloved t...

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S1 E53 Jul 28, 2025

31 Marathons and Counting: Farrell Hedrick's Journey from Beginner to Coach

Join host Chris Detzel for an inspiring conversation with Richardson native Farrell Hedrick, whose remarkable running journey embodies the power of transformation and ...

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S1 E52 Jul 22, 2025

Phillip Paris Leaves Colin Hamilton Hanging: The 4AM Houston Marathon Text

What do you get when you mix a guy who got hit by a car at 14, another who abandoned his marathon buddy via 4AM text, and enough curry paste to feed a small army? This...

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S1 E51 Jul 14, 2025

Matthew Barron: From 3:25 Plateau to 2:38 Marathon Through Consistency and Community

Join host Chris Detzel as he sits down with Matt Barron, whose incredible marathon journey spans over a decade of ups, downs, and breakthrough moments. Matt shares his...

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S1 E50 Jul 07, 2025

16 Consecutive Boston Marathons: Amanda Hicks on Sub-3:01 Training & Racing

Marathon training at 7,000 feet elevation: Amanda Hicks shares how she's run 16 consecutive Boston Marathons with a 3:01 PR while living in Flagstaff, Arizona. From Da...

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S1 E49 Jul 01, 2025

Rebecca Roush: From College Injuries to 2:57 Marathon - Smart Training After Motherhood

Dallas runner Rebecca Roush shares her journey from college injuries to running a 2:57 marathon as a new mom. Discover her low-mileage training approach, cross-trainin...

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S1 E48 Jun 26, 2025

Athletic Trainer Turned Marathon Mom: Amy Lyles on Bone Density, Peloton & PRs

From devastating stress fractures to a 3:14 marathon PR - athletic trainer and mom Amy Lyles shares her incredible running comeback story with host Chris Detzel. After...

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S1 E47 Jun 21, 2025

Matt Campbell's Race Day Formula: Control, Flow, and Commitment

In this compelling follow-up episode, Matt Campbell returns to share his evolved approach to racing and the mindset shifts that have transformed his competitive strate...

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S1 E46 Jun 17, 2025

Michael Mazzara: CEO of Rogue Expeditions on Running Travel

Join host Chris Detzel for an inspiring conversation with Michael Mazzara, CEO of Rogue Expeditions, who's revolutionizing how runners think about their sport. After s...

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S1 E45 Jun 12, 2025

First Marathon, Sub-3:10 Finish: How Ski Bum Kevin Hebert Shocked Everyone (Including Himself)

What happens when a former ski bum who used to hide in pickup trucks to avoid running decides to chase a Boston qualifier in his very first marathon? You get one of th...

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S1 E44 Jun 08, 2025

The Luke's Locker Legend: 30 Years of Fitting Shoes and Why Duncan Cragg Stopped Racing to Find His True Running Purpose

In this captivating episode of DFW Running Talk, host Chris Detzel sits down with Duncan Cragg, the legendary store manager at Luke's Locker and a cornerstone of the D...

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S1 E43 Jun 01, 2025

From 4:28 to 2:52: Traci Duty's 20-Year Marathon Journey

Join host Chris Detzel for an inspiring conversation with Traci Duty, whose 23-year running journey proves that breakthrough performances can happen at any age. From h...

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S1 E42 May 26, 2025

Ray Nicholas: Building Running Community in North Dallas

Join Chris Detzel for an inspiring conversation with Ray Nicholas, the founder of RTC (Ray's Track Club) and one of DFW's most influential runners. Ray shares his incr...

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S1 E41 May 23, 2025

When Runners Get Hurt: Travis Dowd on Tibial Stress Reactions and Cross-Training

In this compelling follow-up episode, Chris Detzel welcomes back Travis Dowd, the talented runner who made headlines by winning his very first marathon at the Dallas M...

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S1 E40 May 16, 2025

Elite Marathon Strategies: How Four Top DFW Runners Approached Boston and London 2025 under 2:38

This engaging episode of DFW Running Talk features host Chris Detzel interviewing four exceptional marathon runners who recently competed in the Boston and London Mara...

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S1 E39 May 09, 2025

Beyond the Unicorn: DFW's Fastest Female Marathoners Take on Boston

In this inspiring episode, host Chris Detzel brings together five remarkable women runners from the Dallas-Fort Worth area who recently completed the 2025 Boston Marat...

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S1 E38 May 05, 2025

Marathon Dad: How Jonathan Brower Finds Speed Between 3:50 AM Runs and Bedtime Stories

In this engaging episode of DFW Running Talk, host Chris Detzel interviews Jonathan Brower, a structural engineer and accomplished runner who's known for casually pass...

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S1 E37 May 01, 2025

Breaking Barriers: Jill Wolf's Journey from 3:44 to Sub-2:50 Marathons

In this engaging episode of DFW Running Talk, host Chris Detzel sits down with Jill Wolf, an accomplished marathon runner who shares her remarkable journey from high s...

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S1 E36 Apr 27, 2025

From Struggling to Soaring: Ariana Allen's 4:40 to Sub-3 Marathon Revolution

Join host Chris Detzel as he interviews Ariana Allen, a dedicated nurse who transformed from a casual runner into an elite sub-3 hour marathoner. This inspiring conver...