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Ben & Barry's Running Podcast

70 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratings

We talk about running, stories from the roads and trails, interview guests

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Episodes

Ep46: Ben & Barry Catching Up

November 19, 2021 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MB

After a loooong break we get back together and talk Barry's Colorado race among other things.

Ep45: Joe Moore

June 15, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MB

We are back after a 4 month lay off.  We interview Joe Moore.  He talks about his track season, winning his 7th straight Bill Snyder Highway Half, riding the Unbound 100 gravel race and his upcoming marathon. 

Ep44: Austin Bogina

February 20, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 46 MB

Today we chat with Austin about his running story and progression to a 2:16 marathon and making a US team in the 50k.

Ep43: Mike Milici

February 05, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MB

We chat with the President of ChronoTrack, Mike Milici.  ChronoTrack provides race management solutions for the endurance sports industry.  ChronoTrack provides these services on 6 continents and over 50 countries.  We talk with Mike about the state of the race industry, how Covid-19 affected them in 2020 and what he sees coming in 2021 and beyond.

Ep42: Discussing Upcoming Events

January 21, 2021 16:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MB

Barry and I discuss upcoming events.

S3 E5: Michelle Coleman

December 29, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MB

Do you run with your dog or would you like to get a dog that you can run with?  Michelle has been running with dogs for years.  She talks about gear and helpful things to think about if you are going to do so.  

Ep41: Michelle Coleman

December 29, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MB

Do you run with your dog or would you like to get a dog that you can run with?  Michelle has been running with dogs for years.  She talks about gear and helpful things to think about if you are going to do so.  

S3 E4: Catching Up & Current Events

December 17, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MB

Barry and I talk about new equipment/studio, current events and what is coming up!

Ep40: Catching Up & Current Events

December 17, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MB

Barry and I talk about new equipment/studio, current events and what is coming up!

Ep39: Aaron Yoder

November 30, 2020 20:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

Aaron Yoder is a World Champion backwards runner.  He also holds various Guinness Book of World Records for backwards running.  Aaron is the head track and field and cross country coach at Bethany College in Lindsborg, KS.  

S3 E3: Aaron Yoder

November 30, 2020 20:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

Aaron Yoder is a World Champion backwards runner.  He also holds various Guinness Book of World Records for backwards running.  Aaron is the head track and field and cross country coach at Bethany College in Lindsborg, KS.  

S3 E2: Tyler Wooldridge

September 14, 2020 16:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MB

We chat with Barry's friend, Tyler Wooldridge, about his first 100 miler.  

Ep38: Tyler Wooldridge

September 14, 2020 16:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MB

We chat with Barry's friend, Tyler Wooldridge, about his first 100 miler.  

Ep37: Matt Daniels

August 12, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MB

Matt Daniels is a sub 4 minute miler turned ultra runner. His wild story includes going to run in college, dropping out to join the Navy where he drank and smoked too much and then back to college running again.  Along with his running he also does personal coaching.  Check it out.

S3 E1: Matt Daniels

August 12, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MB

Matt Daniels is a sub 4 minute miler turned ultra runner. His wild story includes going to run in college, dropping out to join the Navy where he drank and smoked too much and then back to college running again.  Along with his running he also does personal coaching.  Check it out.

Ep36: Just The 2 Of Us

July 06, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MB

Barry and I talk summer heat and a Take 5 fastest land animals. We also talk FKT's and Ben rants about Konza and dogs!

S2 E18: Just The 2 Of Us

July 06, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MB

Barry and I talk summer heat and a Take 5 fastest land animals. We also talk FKT's and Ben rants about Konza and dogs!

S2 E17: Pat Melgares

June 11, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MB

We talk with Pat Melgares about his book that is coming out, Chasing Excellence, The Remarkable Life and Inspiring Vigilosophy of Coach Joe I. Vigil. Pat is a former athlete of Coach Vigil.  Pat and his family have lived in the Manhattan area for a while now.  His wife Susan is a teacher and cross country coach at Manhattan High.  All three of his kids have gone on to run at the NCAA Division 1 level.  Chris and Michael at KU and Cara at KSU.  

Ep35: Pat Melgares

June 11, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MB

We talk with Pat Melgares about his book that is coming out, Chasing Excellence, The Remarkable Life and Inspiring Vigilosophy of Coach Joe I. Vigil. Pat is a former athlete of Coach Vigil.  Pat and his family have lived in the Manhattan area for a while now.  His wife Susan is a teacher and cross country coach at Manhattan High.  All three of his kids have gone on to run at the NCAA Division 1 level.  Chris and Michael at KU and Cara at KSU.  

S2 E16: June Klotz & Erik Bergstrom

May 21, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MB

We talk to June and Erik about going from not running much to doing Ironman Triathlons.

Ep34: June Klotz & Erik Bergstrom

May 21, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MB

We talk to June and Erik about going from not running much to doing Ironman Triathlons.

S2 E15: Chris Melgares

April 16, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

We talk with Chris Melgares fresh off of his 33rd place finish in the Marathon Olympic Trials. 

Ep33: Chris Melgares

April 16, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

We talk with Chris Melgares fresh off of his 33rd place finish in the Marathon Olympic Trials. 

S2 E14: Stan Hockerson

March 19, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MB

Stan Hockerson is the owner of Heart & Sole Sports in Albuquerque, NM.  He is also the owner of 9 patents, most of which have to do with the shoes you probably have on your feet right now.  He was also an accomplished high school and college runner in his own right.  Oh, and he is a scratch golfer!   

Ep32: Stan Hockerson

March 19, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MB

Stan Hockerson is the owner of Heart & Sole Sports in Albuquerque, NM.  He is also the owner of 9 patents, most of which have to do with the shoes you probably have on your feet right now.  He was also an accomplished high school and college runner in his own right.  Oh, and he is a scratch golfer!   

S2 E13: Nike's Scott Gravatt

March 05, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 69 MB

Scott Gravatt is the current National Sales Director for Nike Running. His first race ever was The Keys 100 Miler. He reluctantly accepts the nickname "Gravy" and is currently chasing a marathon time that his son (22) won't be able to run at 46. He prefers surfing over running. He was a small business owner for 10 years and never thought he'd work for a big bad evil corporate empire, but here he is: selling out. Show Notes: Olympic Trials Talk - 3:20 Scott Gravatt - 20:33

Ep31: Nike's Scott Gravatt

March 05, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 69 MB

Scott Gravatt is the current National Sales Director for Nike Running. His first race ever was The Keys 100 Miler. He reluctantly accepts the nickname "Gravy" and is currently chasing a marathon time that his son (22) won't be able to run at 46. He prefers surfing over running. He was a small business owner for 10 years and never thought he'd work for a big bad evil corporate empire, but here he is: selling out. Show Notes: Olympic Trials Talk - 3:20 Scott Gravatt - 20:33

S2 E12: Talkin' Shoes w/ Trey Vernon

February 25, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB

We do a fun take 5 of the most influential people in the history of running.  We also discuss new shoes among other things with Trey.

Ep30: Talkin' Shoes w/ Trey Vernon

February 25, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB

We do a fun take 5 of the most influential people in the history of running.  We also discuss new shoes among other things with Trey.

Ep29: Athlinks Founder, Troy Busot

January 21, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MB

Troy is the Founder & President of Athlinks.  Athlinks - the world's largest social racing platform with over 320 million results from 1.25 million events and counting. Used by 15 million runners, triathletes, cyclists and other endurance athletes around the world.  Athlinks is also your destination to find, save and share race results and photos; connect with friends and compare yourself to rivals; and discover and register for events. Troy talks about how Athlinks got started and some of t...

S2 E11: Athlinks Founder, Troy Busot

January 21, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MB

Troy is the Founder & President of Athlinks.  Athlinks - the world's largest social racing platform with over 320 million results from 1.25 million events and counting. Used by 15 million runners, triathletes, cyclists and other endurance athletes around the world.  Athlinks is also your destination to find, save and share race results and photos; connect with friends and compare yourself to rivals; and discover and register for events. Troy talks about how Athlinks got started and some of t...

Ep28: Happy New Year

January 06, 2020 19:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MB

We take a look back at 2019 and a look forward at 2020.  Discuss our past year from a running standpoint along with our favorite episodes.  We also talk our 2020 goals and upcoming guests in the new year.

S2 E10: Happy New Year

January 06, 2020 19:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MB

We take a look back at 2019 and a look forward at 2020.  Discuss our past year from a running standpoint along with our favorite episodes.  We also talk our 2020 goals and upcoming guests in the new year.

S2 E9: Joe Moore & Chris Melgares Interviews

December 23, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MB

Joe and Chris are fresh off of huge PR's at the CIM marathon.  Not only did they run fast, they both qualified for the Olympic Trials.  

Ep27: Joe Moore & Chris Melgares Interviews

December 23, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MB

Joe and Chris are fresh off of huge PR's at the CIM marathon.  Not only did they run fast, they both qualified for the Olympic Trials.  

Ep26: Never Have I Ever Game w/ Scott & Erin

November 26, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 42 MB

We do our annual game show with Scott and Erin.  This time it's Never Have I Ever, running style!  Hope you enjoy!

S2 E8: Never Have I Ever Game w/ Scott & Erin

November 26, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 42 MB

We do our annual game show with Scott and Erin.  This time it's Never Have I Ever, running style!  Hope you enjoy!

Ep25: Winter Running

November 18, 2019 22:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

We discuss tips for winter running and our upcoming episode.  

S2 E7: Winter Running

November 18, 2019 22:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

We discuss tips for winter running and our upcoming episode.  

Ep25: Winter Running

November 18, 2019 22:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

We discuss tips for winter running and our upcoming episode.  

Ep24: Travis Nichols

October 28, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MB

This week we talk with physical therapist from Maximum Performance, Travis Nichols. Travis grew up in Sabetha, Kansas, and earned his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from Kansas State University in 2005 and his doctorate in physical therapy from Rockhurst University in 2008. His professional area of interest is in orthopedics with an emphasis in sports medicine. In 2015, Travis completed his functional dry needling certification which has enhanced his ability to reduce myofascial pain and f...

S2 E6: Travis Nichols

October 28, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MB

This week we talk with physical therapist from Maximum Performance, Travis Nichols. Travis grew up in Sabetha, Kansas, and earned his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from Kansas State University in 2005 and his doctorate in physical therapy from Rockhurst University in 2008. His professional area of interest is in orthopedics with an emphasis in sports medicine. In 2015, Travis completed his functional dry needling certification which has enhanced his ability to reduce myofascial pain and f...

S2 E5: Doug Sellers

October 13, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MB

We talk with Doug Sellers, massage therapist and owner of Body First.  We talk about the importance of keeping your body healthy as you pursue your activities.  

Ep23: Doug Sellers

October 13, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MB

We talk with Doug Sellers, massage therapist and owner of Body First.  We talk about the importance of keeping your body healthy as you pursue your activities.  

S2 E4: Dr. Rich Foveaux

September 25, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

Part 1 of our Health and Wellness series.  We talk to Dr. Rich Foveaux, Doctor of Chiropractic and Chiropractic Sports Medicine Specialist. We discuss injury prevention and things runners can do to move better and continue doing what they love to do.  Ben also spill the beans on what he may be training for after his December marathon. 

Ep22: Dr. Rich Foveaux

September 25, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

Part 1 of our Health and Wellness series.  We talk to Dr. Rich Foveaux, Doctor of Chiropractic and Chiropractic Sports Medicine Specialist. We discuss injury prevention and things runners can do to move better and continue doing what they love to do.  Ben also spill the beans on what he may be training for after his December marathon. 

Ep21: Flip the Script w/ Tyler Jackson

September 19, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 57 MB

Tyler Jackson, the voice of the Manhattan Running Company races comes in to the studio to interview the interviewers!  He wanted to find out more about Ben & Barry so we let him try!  We hope you enjoy.

S2 E3: Flip the Script w/ Tyler Jackson

September 19, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 57 MB

Tyler Jackson, the voice of the Manhattan Running Company races comes in to the studio to interview the interviewers!  He wanted to find out more about Ben & Barry so we let him try!  We hope you enjoy.

Ep20: Joe Gray

September 03, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 52 MB

We discuss the Pike's Peak Marathon that Ben just ran.  We also interview one of the most successful mountain runners in US history, Joe Gray.  The list of his accomplishments are absolutely ridiculous.  Fresh off another victory at the Pike's Peak Ascent, Joe discusses his training and upcoming races. 

S2 E2: Joe Gray

September 03, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 52 MB

We discuss the Pike's Peak Marathon that Ben just ran.  We also interview one of the most successful mountain runners in US history, Joe Gray.  The list of his accomplishments are absolutely ridiculous.  Fresh off another victory at the Pike's Peak Ascent, Joe discusses his training and upcoming races.