My guest today is Katie Schide, one of the top ultra runners in the world. In 2024, she made history by winning both the Western States 100 and UTMB, securing a rare double and setting a new course record at UTMB by over 20 minutes. Her victory at Western States marked a major breakthrough after finishing second at the same race in 2023, and her second win at UTMB (she first won in 2022) further solidified her place among the elite in the sport. Her consistent high-level performances also include a sixth-place finish at UTMB in 2019.

We dive into Katie’s training and life as a professional ultra runner. She lives in a remote part of France with her partner, where she enjoys the solitude and beauty of the mountains. Much of her training involves running, skiing, and biking, with a unique emphasis on ski mountaineering (or “ski-mo”), a form which serves as a demanding cross-training tool that she implements into her training during the winter months. It’s fascinating to hear how a top athlete integrates skiing into her routine, maintaining peak fitness during the off-season.

Katie also holds a PhD in geology and shares how her academic background influences her approach to life and training. Beyond her impressive racing resume, which includes podium finishes at nearly every major ultra, she has set her sights on future challenges, including the iconic Hardrock 100.

Sponsored by The North Face, Katie is an athlete you won’t want to miss following. You can connect with her on Instagram at @katieschide for more updates on her career and adventures in the mountains.

What we talked about:

9:00- Living and training in a remote area

14:25- Including skiing in her training and what winter training looks like

24:30- The past two years of Western States performances

33:45- Winning UTMB and winning Western States in one year

39:50- Her coach and what she attributes her running successes to

52:05- The rise of women in the sport of trail and ultra running

53:00- Breaking the course record at UTMB

1:02:20- End of podcast questions

Show notes:

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Welcome to another exciting episode in our series featuring athletes from various sports! Today, I’m thrilled to have Jennifer Lozano on the podcast. At just 21 years old, Jennifer made her Olympic debut for Team USA in boxing at the Paris Olympics, where she placed ninth.

Growing up in the border town of Laredo, Texas, Jennifer started her boxing journey at the age of nine. She qualified for the Olympic Games by winning a silver medal at the Pan American Games in Santiago in 2023. Notably, she is the first person from Laredo, Texas, to ever qualify for the Olympics, marking a significant milestone for her community.

In this episode, Jennifer shares her incredible journey in the sport—how she got to where she is today, what her training and lifestyle looked like leading up to the Olympics, and the immense effort and self-belief that fueled her success. She also opens up about the obstacles she faced along the way.

I came into this conversation knowing very little about boxing and the pathways to the top, and I really enjoyed learning more about it from Jennifer. Jennifer has a deep commitment to giving back to her hometown, Laredo, Texas, and she shares her dreams for bringing opportunities to her community.

To learn more about Jennifer and follow her journey, connect with her on Instagram @jenniferlozano1124. If you’re enjoying this series or know someone who would be interested in hearing about this episode and learning more about our Olympic athletes on Team USA, please share it!

What we talked about:

3:30- Recapping the Olympics

7:15- Growing up in Laredo, Texas

13:00- How she got into boxing

25:20- Qualifying for the Olympic team

29:10- Her trait of being so hard working

35:00- Her heritage and family

40:00- Boxing coming into the Olympics

45:10- Mentality during boxing

52:10- End of podcast questions

Show notes:

Jennifer on Instagram

Book recommendations:

By The Time You Read This

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In today’s episode, I’m excited to be joined by Kendall Chase, a US Olympian in rowing and current assistant coach for MIT’s rowing team. We dive into Kendall’s journey from growing up in Colorado to representing the United States at the 2020 Summer Olympics in rowing, becoming an elite cyclist, and later transitioning into coaching. Kendall shares the ups and downs of her career, including a traumatic brain injury she experienced while cycling at the professional level and how she overcame it.

We also talk about her coaching philosophy and what it’s like to work with athletes at MIT. As a fan of the book Boys in the Boat—which, if you’ve been listening for a while, you know I’ve referenced plenty—I couldn’t resist bringing in some of my rowing questions inspired by the book. If you’re at all interested in rowing or have ever wondered what goes into Olympic-level training, this conversation is full of insights. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

What we talked about:

3:00- Rowing chit chat: her career, coaching, and all about the sport itself

36:30- Her brain injury from a cycling injury

55:00- Becoming an Olympian

1:04:00- Athlete Ally

1:08:00- End of podcast questions

Show notes:

Athlete Ally

Kendall on Instagram

Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

Malibu Rising

Daisy Jones and the Six

Boys in the Boat

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Today on the show, I am joined by Jarryd Wallace, a four-time Paralympian and multiple-time medalist. Jarryd’s accomplishments are nothing short of incredible—he’s a two-time bronze medalist at the Paralympics, earning his medals in Tokyo in 2020 in the 200 meters, T64 category, and again in Paris in 2024 in the long jump, T64 division. He’s also a bronze medalist in long jump from the 2023 World Championships, and in 2017, he earned a bronze in the 100 meters, T44 division. That same year, he took home gold in the 200 meters, T44, and also ran in the 4×100 relay at the 2013 World Championships, competing in the T42-46 category.

In this conversation, he shares the story of how he became a Paralympian, the moments that led to his leg amputation at a young age, and the journey he went on through 11 surgeries.

Jarryd is a father of two and is supported by Toyota and No Bull. I really enjoyed getting to know Jarryd and I hope that you enjoy this conversation as well!

What we talked about:

4:25- His journey in track and becoming a Paralympian

16:00- His faith

30:10- Parenting

36:45- Meeting his wife

38:40- His sponsors in the sport

51:30- Building community it his life

56:40- His favorite moment from the Paralympics

1:10:00- End of podcast questions

Show notes:

Donald Miller Books:

A Million Miles in a Thousand Years

Blue Like Jazz

Do Over by Jon Acuff

The Dirty Guv’nahs

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I’m thrilled to welcome back the amazing Malindi Elmore to the podcast! This is her third time joining us, and she continues to inspire as a three-time Olympian representing Team Canada. Malindi made her Olympic debut in 2004 in the 1500 meters and has since transitioned into marathon running, competing in both the Tokyo and Paris Olympics.

Beyond her impressive athletic achievements, Malindi is also a dedicated coach and a mother of two. She has raised over $24,000 for Kids Sport, an initiative that provides grants to help cover registration fees so that all kids aged 18 and under can enjoy a season of their favorite sport in Canada. Her motivation to train hard for the Olympic marathon was fueled by this meaningful cause.

Some of Malindi’s remarkable career highlights include finishing ninth in the Olympic marathon in Tokyo, holding the Canadian marathon record, and being a seven-time Canadian champion. She’s also a past Stanford University record holder, a six-time All-American, and a bronze medalist in the World Cross Country Team Championships, Pan American Games, and World University Games. With a personal best marathon time of 2:24, Malindi has an impressive range of accomplishments.

In addition to her success in track and road racing, she also competed competitively in triathlon, debuting in Ironman with an impressive time of under nine hours. Malindi made history as the oldest finisher in the Olympic marathon at 44 years old, and she shows no signs of slowing down!

If you enjoy this episode, please share it with your friends! I’m always cheering for Malindi and the rest of Team Canada. And if you have a moment, a quick rating and review would be hugely helpful. Let’s dive into this inspiring conversation!

What we talked about:

3:10- Catching up with Malindi post Olympics

8:05- Her marathoning career

11:00- Enjoying the process

15:00- The support from the running community

17:00- Recapping the Olympic marathon

28:15- Her passion for youth sports

39:00- Her husband’s role in her running career

44:30- Speedwork in marathon training

50:00- What’s next in her career

51:30- End of podcast questions

Show note:

Kid Sport Canada

Tirop’s Angels

Book recommendations:

Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult

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I’m super excited to kick off a new series on the podcast! We’ve already aired the first half of our coaching series this fall, but now we’re shifting gears to highlight athletes from sports outside the running community. We’ll return to some more coaching episodes later, but for now, we’re so excited about this series!!

Today, I have the honor of speaking with two-time Olympic gold medalist Kristen Faulkner. If you’ve been following cycling this year, you know her name. She made headlines by winning gold at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, marking Team USA’s first women’s road race medal in 40 years! Plus, she became the first US woman to win Olympic gold in two different disciplines at the same Olympics—what an achievement!

Kristen’s journey is fascinating. She grew up in Alaska, attended Harvard, and then worked as a venture capitalist in New York City. Her entry into cycling was in 2017 when she attended a free introductory cycling clinic for women.

In our conversation, we dive into her mindset, her path to making her first Olympic team, and what it felt like to earn those two gold medals. Kristen is also incredibly passionate about women’s equality in sports, and we touch on that important topic as well.

I learned so much from Kristen during our chat, and I can’t wait for you to hear it! If you enjoy the episode, please share it with your friends on social media. I think these discussions will resonate not just with runners but with anyone interested in the world of sports.

Enjoy my conversation with Kristen Faulkner!

What we talked about:

4:30- Catching up with Kristen post summer season

5:45- Kristen’s introduction to cycling

15:00- Her Olympic dream

20:25- The process for qualifying for the Olympics in cycling

25:15- The transition from a corporate career to cycling

28:40- How road racing works

32:00- How she defines greatness

35:15- Curiosity of what I am capable of

36:45- Safety and fear in biking

43:00- Recapping her gold medal race

49:35- Sponsorships in cycling

52:30- End of podcast questions

Show notes:

KristenFaulkner.com

Kristen on Instagram

Good for a Girl by Lauren Fleshman

Jay Shetty Podcast

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Hi all! SO excited to jump in here and share with you about a new podcast joining the Sandyboy Productions Podcast Network. This new show is hosted by Ally Brettnacher.

Ally Brettnacher is the Owner of Athlete Bouquets and the Host of the Finish Lines & Milestones Podcast. She is the Vice President of the Board of Directors for Beyond Monumental, the organization behind the CNO Indianapolis Monumental Marathon. Ally is an avid runner and has run 60+ half marathons and several full marathons since 2008. Outside of running, she’s a wife and mom of two girls and lives in Carmel, Indiana.

Finish Lines and Milestones is a podcast that celebrates the everyday runner. Whether you’re a seasoned marathoner, ultramarathoner, prefer shorter distances, or just getting started – if you run, you’re a runner, and every runner has a story. Join host, Ally Brettnacher, every week as she shares these runner stories. 

In this episode, you’ll get a peak into what you can expect from the Finish Lines and Milestones Podcast hosted by Ally! In this episode, Ally interviews Cameron Balser who ran around the perimeter of the United States of America!! That’s a total of 11,170 miles in 294 days which is an average of 40 miles PER DAY! In this episode, you’ll hear Cam’s backstory, how he found running, his run around the USA and how it happened, and so many fun stories along the way!

I hope that you enjoy this episode! Make sure to subscribe to the Finish Lines and Milestones podcast! Thanks for following along and supporting the shows in the Sandyboy Productions Podcast Network. I am so grateful!!

Today on the podcast, I’m thrilled to welcome back Olympian Clayton Young. In today’s episode, we dive into Clayton’s incredible experience at the Paris Olympics, where he placed ninth with a time of 2:08.44. He shares the behind-the-scenes of his race, what was going through his mind, and the emotions that came with such a monumental event. I really appreciate how he gives a nod to those who paved the way in our sport, highlighting the community and history of running.

Clayton and I also discuss the current state of American marathoning and the potential for breaking the men’s record, which has stood since 2002! It’s an exciting time in the sport, and I have a feeling we’re on the brink of some big changes.

For a bit of background, Clayton runs for ASICS, is a proud father of two, and boasts an impressive resume as a four-time USA road champ and NCAA 10K champ, having run for BYU. He’s gearing up for the New York City Marathon this fall, so we’ll definitely be following his journey as he extends his Olympic season!

He first joined this podcast on Episode 519 back in February 2024, right after making the Olympic team alongside his training partner, Conner Mantz. If you’re curious about their journey and training together, definitely check out that episode!

What we talked about:

3:00- Catching up with Clayton post Olympics

12:45- Training with Conner and finding belief in his training

29:00- The decision to not take the kids to the Paris Olympics

32:00- Takeaways from the Olympics

39:00- Conner and Clayton’s high five during the race

41:35- Catching the lead pack during the race

55:55- How he is feeling ahead of the NYC marathon

1:01- Eyeing the American record in the marathon

1:06:30- End of podcast questions

Show notes:

Podcast recommendations:

Joe Rogan Experience – Episode #1411 with Robert Downey Junior

The Coffee Club Podcast

Book recommendations:

Demon Copperhead

The Covenant of Water

Choosing to Run by Des Linden

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In today’s episode, I’m excited to welcome back Kara Winger, a four time Olympian in the javelin. This summer, she competed in her fifth Olympic trials, and it was quite the journey for her. Despite placing in the top three at the trials, she didn’t qualify for the Paris Olympics because she hadn’t yet met the Olympic standard. Kara shares her thought process behind deciding to aim for the standard during the trials rather than trying to qualify beforehand. She also shares about her decision to come out of retirement this summer to try to qualify for her fifth Olympics.

I’ve always enjoyed interviewing field athletes in track and field, as they often don’t get the spotlight they deserve, and Kara is one of my favorites. She’s at an exciting crossroads in her career, and I can’t wait for you to hear about all that she is looking forward to ahead.

Also, a fun tidbit—Kara had the honor of being a flag bearer for Team USA during the closing ceremonies at the Tokyo Olympics, which is just amazing. Make sure to check her out on Instagram at @Karathrowsjav for more of her journey!

What we talked about:

3:30- How this retirement is feeling different than the last one

17:00- Her experience at the Olympic Trials

20:45- How to handle heartbreak in sport

23:10- Her decision to not chase the standard and have to throw it at the trials

33:35- Coaching

39:30- The growth of javelin as a sport

42:40- Allowing yourself to change your mind

51:40- End of podcast questions

Show notes:

Cast, Catch, Release by Marina Gibson

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow

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We’ve got an awesome episode lined up for you today in our coaching series. I’m chatting with Chris Lee, a powerhouse in the world of strength and conditioning. He’s the Kinesis Director at Kinesis Integrated in Boulder, Colorado, and he’s also the Athletic Performance Director and Strength Coach for the Adidas Pro Team, Tinman Elite. Chris has an impressive background, having been the head of strength and conditioning for AxGen Sports Genetics. You might recognize his name from publications like Runners World, Bicycling Magazine, and Triathlete Magazine. He’s also worked with big names like Whoop Adidas. Plus, he’s a former professional triathlete and collegiate swimmer, so he really knows his stuff when it comes to sports performance.

In this episode, we dive into the world of strength training and how it can benefit endurance athletes, especially runners. Chris shares valuable insights on how dedicating time to strength training can make you a stronger, more efficient runner and help prevent injuries. And he’s got a cool new project in the works that he shares about!

So, whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, you won’t want to miss this conversation!!

What we talked about:

6:00- Chris’ background

10:55- Strength training plan for marathoners

15:00- Injury prevention for various common injuries

30:00- The app that he has built out

39:00- Thoughts on creatine

43:00- Key takeaways on strength training

50:45- End of podcast questions

Show notes:

WhichWeight App

KinesisIntegrated.com

Book recommendations:

The Performance Cortex

The Untethered Soul

Musician he mentions:

Tash Sultana

Other Coaching Series Episodes:

Diljeet Taylor – Episode 455

Jenna Wrieden – Episode 453

Kevin Hanson – Episode 451

Sheila Burrell – Episode 449

Ryan Hall – Episode 447

Jon Green – Episode 445

High school coaching series:

Chris Turner – Episode 477

Chuck Schwartz – Episode 483

Lisa Taylor – Episode 481

Robyn McGillis and Marie Markham – Episode 479

Brian Rosetti – Episode 475

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In today’s episode, I’m thrilled to welcome Susanna Sullivan, who recently finished seventh in the Chicago Marathon with an impressive time of 2:21:56, marking a personal record of two minutes and 31 seconds. This achievement places her as the 10th fastest American woman in history at this distance. Susanna is also a dedicated sixth-grade math teacher and Brooks-sponsored athlete.

This past year has been quite a journey for Susanna. She represented Team USA for the first time at the 2023 World Championships in Budapest, where she finished the marathon with a broken kneecap. This setback led to a long recovery period, preventing her from competing in the Olympic Trials earlier this year. On top of that, she also tested positive for COVID during her comeback. However, she did run at the Olympic Trials in the 10,000 meters this summer.

Leading up to the Chicago Marathon, Susanna had some solid races, nearly setting a personal best in the half marathon. Susanna’s commitment to both her teaching career and marathon training is truly inspiring. Plus, she recently got married, adding even more excitement to her life. There’s so much to explore in this episode, and I can’t wait for you to hear from her!

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