Heartland Running
74 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsCovering the running community in the Heartland and Beyond.
The Midwest of the United States offers some of the best trail and road running on the planet. Join Crystal, Andy, and Chandler as they geek out about all things running related.
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Episodes
The Softer Side EP23
May 19, 2017 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBAndy and Stephen welcome Crystal Clark to the show as a new host! That's right, the Heartland now has a softer side. Crystal has what has to be the greatest how I started running story as well as the coolest marriage ceremony ever. Stephen talks about his canceled ultra and how he cross trained instead. Andy put on a successful race but found out he is suffering from frog ass. A spin of the random subject wheel gets the crew talking about an important subject and of course Stephen goes off tr...
Andy's Story Ep22
May 12, 2017 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBAndy sat down at his microphone and recorded his story. We hope his story might inspire someone to just get out there and start improving their life. Heartland Running: Heartlandrunning.com Facebook Group Instagram Strava Club Voicemail: 417-319-1060 A special thank you goes out to The Ozark Mountain Daredevils for allowing us to use their music on the show. A special thank you to our sponsor SWORD Performance Products Enter code:HEARTLANDRUNNER at checkout to get 20% off your order.
The Ballad of Bobby Ballard EP21
May 05, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBJoplin, MO running legend Bobby Ballard joins us to talk about his amazing running journey and how to start a running group. Bobby Ballard is an RRCA-certified running coach and has run over 125 races, including 4 full marathons and 15 half marathons. A heart attack survivor, Bobby won the Kjell Tovander award at the Williams Route 66 Marathon in 2014. Upcoming events: Join some fellow Heartlanders on June 10th in Puducah, KY for R.U.T.S.10 hour endurance party run. Use CODE: Heartland Runni...
He Fought The Hog(and the hog won) EP20
April 28, 2017 07:00 - 37 minutes - 30.2 MB-Andy wrestles a pig and loses big time. -Stephen has stinky shoes. -Andy executes the worst pacing plan in the history of running and still gets second overall. -Stephen backs off a little and is better because of it. All this and more, without Andy referring to himself in 3rd person Heartland Running: Heartlandrunning.com Facebook Group Instagram Strava Club Voicemail: 417-319-1060 A special thank you goes out to The Ozark Mountain Daredevils for allowing us to use their music on...
Carson Footwear EP19
April 14, 2017 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBMade in the U.S.A.! Everett Carson from Carson Footwear joins us on the show to discuss his motivation behind starting a U.S. based running shoe company. From the inspiration behind the initial design to solving the problems of manufacturing a 100% Made in the U.S.A. running shoe. Not only are Carson shoes made in the U.S. they use U.S. sourced materials. Stephen takes a minute to call B.S. on a product that he saw advertised on Facebook and the boys have a good laugh over it. Heartland Runn...
Be Ready On Race Day EP18
April 07, 2017 07:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBLooking for a great training plan but can not swing a coach right now? Our special guest co-host Denny Krahe from DizRuns Radio just might have the perfect solution. His new book Be Ready On Race Day fills the void between those one size fits all training plans and hyper personalized plan a full time coach can offer. Andy will be using Denny’s book on his “Project P.R.” as he attempts to crush his half marathon record this spring. A special thank you to our sponsor SWORD Performance Products...
Spread Your Toes EP17
March 31, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBSTOP WEARING THOSE NARROW TOE BOX SHOES AND SPREAD YOUR TOES! Dr. Ray McClanahan from Northwest Foot & Ankle joins us on the show to explain why improper foot position might be causing all those nagging injuries we suffer from as runners. Dr. Ray explains why he embraced a natural foot care philosophy and re-tooled his entire practice around that philosophy. We dig deep into why you should stop wearing “traditional” running shoes and transition into a zero drop, wide toe box shoe. Dr. McClan...
P.R. or E.R. EP:16
March 17, 2017 07:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBMatt Sorenson from the Runified Podcast joins us on the show. Heartland Running and SWORD Performance Products have joined forces. Sitting in for Andy is Glenn Zdon from The Negative Splits Podcast We get right into the reasons why Matt started the Runified Podcast and how the interviews affect him personally. The boys switch gears and talk about their most memorable guest they have had on their shows Stephen admits to having a rather embarrassing guilty pleasure song and Glenn is after ...
Unmentionables,Mentioned EP15
March 03, 2017 08:00 - 49 minutes - 22.9 MBOn this episode Stephen and Andy catch up on some general running topics. We give an update on our cheap shoes. Andy is sacrificing his feet for the benefit of all. The benefit of running a race where you are outclassed. Stephen forgot about a marathon? A Garmin 225 has found a place in Stephen’s arsenal. The boys admit they are kilt wimps. Strava etiquette Mother Road Marathon giveaway Heartland Running: Website:heartlandrunning.com Facebook: Podcast page Social Group Instagram: heartlandru...
Movement is Life EP14
February 17, 2017 08:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBDr. Paul Hambrick from Hambrick Chiropractic joins us on the show to talk about how Chiropractic care can help us as runners. Natural Foot Care is an important part of Dr. Paul’s Triad of Health philosophy and we explore this rabbit trail in depth. We ask some listener questions and Dr. Paul gives in depth answers. Hambrick Chiropractic: ozarkuppercervical.com/ Soc-Doc:sock-doc.com/ Website: Heartland Running Facebook: Heartland Running Strava: Strava Club Voicemail: 417-319-1060...
The Mother Road Returns Ep13
February 03, 2017 08:00 - 48 minutes - 22.4 MBDaniel Witcher with Twelveone Race Managment joins us to talk about the resurrection of the Mother Road Marathon . Daniel shares with us his passion for running and the ins and outs of what it takes to plan and execute a race. Plus we learn that Daniel is married to the toughest women on the planet. The conversation turns to the telling of some inspirational stories of how the running community has helped out others in need. Stephen and Andy give some gear update. They both have thei...
Kilts and Speedos EP 12
January 20, 2017 08:00 - 51 minutes - 23.8 MBThe boys welcome back Josh Sprague from Orange Mud to geek out with them. Stephen briefly goes over a half marathon he ran with a head cold. Stephen and Andy have purchased cheap direct from China running shoes to test. Josh, Stephen, and Andy make predictions on how this will turn out. Andy and Stephen ask Josh if he will join them in a St. Patrick's Day kilt run. Josh declines the challenge because of an unflattering Speedo run he participated in. Josh gives us a sneak peek at some upc...
A Cut Above The Rest EP11
January 06, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 28 MBWhat does the body really need to keep going during an endurance event? Andy and Stephen welcome special guest co-hosts Dr. Scott Black and Dr. Shawn Stasko from SWORD Performance Products to the show. We get right into it with the motivation behind creating SWORD. How Sword differs from other “all you need” sports drinks and the early days in the kitchen developing their first product. We asked for questions from our Facebook group and Dr. Scott and Dr. Shawn give some in depth answers to s...
Year End MEGA Episode EP10
December 23, 2016 08:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBInov-8 rep and good friend of the show Paul Staudigel is back for our end of the year MEGA episode. The boys get right into a ton of race recaps including a special call in review from a listener! Paul talks about the Conquer The Castle 25K and TOPO Trail Marathon. Andy covers the Bass Pro Marathon and some heart rate issues he was having. Stephen talks about the horribly nice weather that interfered with the Skippo 30K trail race and his no go at The White River Marathon thanks to a small c...
The Doctor Is In EP9
December 09, 2016 08:00 - 48 minutes - 22.1 MBDr. Jean Ann Dymott joins Andy and Stephen to talk about over the counter pain pills and running. Not only is she a Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician who completed a residency in Emergency Medicine, she is an accomplished runner as well. We get right into the nitty gritty of what are the different types of over the counter pain medication, how they work and what the risks of using these products might be. What about “natural” means of controlling pain? We explore some of these opt...
Take a Licking Keep on Ticking EP8
November 25, 2016 08:00 - 41 minutes - 19 MBLegendary ultra runner,race director and overall bad ass Mr. Steve Durbin joins Stephen on the show. Durbin Race Management puts on some of the most unique and challenging races to be had. From the “Baby Barkley” 50K that gives you a taste of the Barkley Marathons to the super fast Tunnel Hill 50/100 and many other amazing running adventures. We dive into what got Steve into this crazy addiction we all love and how he hasn’t let back surgery stop him from enjoying the lifestyle. Stephen admi...
Race Reviews and Band-Aids EP7
November 11, 2016 08:00 - 45 minutes - 20.8 MBJulia Montag from BibRave joins us on this exciting episode. BibRave is an awesome site to review your races and help other runners find their perfect race. Julia explains the history behind BibRave and what #bibchat and the BibRave Pro programs are all about. Stephen tries unsuccessfully to bribe Julia with bacon from Andy’s company to put a good word in for Andy. While Stephen was cyber stalking Julia for show prep, he finds that BibRave has their own podcast! We talk a little about the mo...
Fear The Crossfitter EP6
October 28, 2016 07:00 - 58 minutes - 26.8 MBAndy plays race director of the Rallye66 Ranger Run and talks about the hard work and rewards of directing a race. As it turns out, you should fear the crossfitter in a multiple event competition. Are there too many races? How oversaturation might be affecting the running community. The boys have a full race schedule for the remainder of the year. With Andy running The Bass Pro Conservation Marathon on November 6, 2016 and You Don’t Know Jack 75K on December 3, 2016. Stephen is running The S...
Covered In Mud EP5
October 14, 2016 07:00 - 46 minutes - 21.2 MBJosh Sprague, founder and CEO of Orange Mud joins Stephen and Andy to discuss his bodaciously bold hydration systems. From what inspired him to create his first pack to where the company is going in the future. Andy and Stephen have each taken the plunge and will be reviewing the HydraQuiver Vest Pack2 soon. Head on over to Orange Mud’s website to learn more about all the products that they offer. Sign up for their newsletter and receive 10% off your first purchase. Orange Mud is committed t...
It's All About The Bra Ep4
September 30, 2016 07:00 - 57 minutes - 26.5 MBWelcome Eric Johnson the owner of Fleet Feet Springfield, a specialty running store in Springfield Missouri. We learn a little about Eric, and a ton about the day to day operation of a running store. Why Eric purchased the business. How the staff is trained to put the customer in the correct shoe. How products are selected to go on the shelves, the importance of a well fitting bra and much, much more. Stephen talks about the Hawk Marathon on the Race Recap. Things didn’t go well with the wea...
He's Got Magic Shoes EP3
September 16, 2016 07:00 - 59 minutes - 27.2 MBStephen and Andy welcome Paul Staudigel from www.inov-8.com to co-host this episode. Inov-8 is a running shoe and gear manufacturer based out of Europe. The trio talk about the company, trail running, and the difference between European fell running and American trail running. The challenges of trying to break into the heartland market. And of course, they geek out about shoes! They explore the models and features of the Inov-8 shoe line. In the runners route segment Paul talks about some of...
Food For Thought EP2
September 09, 2016 07:00 - 48 minutes - 22.3 MBStephen and Andy are back at it again. In this episode Stephen discusses his new Inov-8 Ultra 5 hydration vest and gives his first impression. More to come on this vest as Stephen puts it to the test at the upcoming Hawk Trail Marathon in Kansas. Andy fails miserably at dirt-bagging, but wins big with a new half marathon PR at the Nebraska State Fair Marathon. Andy gives a race recap and does an in depth race review on this second year Midwestern race. Is it worth traveling too? Is it as f...
Welcome To The Heartland EP1
August 26, 2016 07:00 - 39 minutes - 18 MBWelcome to The Heartland Running Podcast In this first episode Stephen and Andy introduce themselves and where running has taken them up to this point. They discuss the purpose of the podcast and what listeners can expect going forward. In today’s “Gear Talk” the guys discuss hydration. Stephen talks about hydration vests and Andy complains about his absolute hate for carrying water and why. Focusing on Midwest running events, Stephen discusses his upcoming trail marathon in Kansas. The Haw...
Let's Get This Started EP0
August 21, 2016 07:00 - 7 minutes - 6.87 MBA quick introduction and test episode to get all the technical bugs worked out.