Mile After Mile Podcast
162 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsMile after Mile is a weekly interview podcast. Each week Amy interviews an everyday "age-group" athlete who is and has accomplished something inspiring in the world of endurance sports. The interviews are between 30-45 minutes for easy listening during your next training run or ride or any other time.
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Triathlon, Running, Pronouns and Representation
November 09, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBMy name is Amy Stone and my pronouns are she/her. My guest on this episode is Patti Flynn (she/her). The first time somebody asked me my pronouns I thought I had accidentally scheduled myself onto a grammar class show. Grammar is not actually my favorite thing. In fact, I have a lifelong aversion to using commas correctly. After a moment of scrambling to remember what pronouns were and how we are supposed to use them I stammered something for an answer that I don’t remember now. Fast forw...
Running, Ultrarunning and Run Coaching with DizRuns
November 02, 2020 13:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBDenny Krahe goes by Diz and DizRuns. Years ago I was a guest on the DizRuns podcast and today I finally have the great treat that he is a guest on the Mile after Mile Podcast. We talk about running. We talk about running at Disney. We talk about ultrarunning. We talk about run coaching. We talk in depth about the random things Denny sees in his neighborhood while running. We talk about virtual racing and some amazingly cool things that Denny is doing. You can find Denny...
Roller Derby, Spartan, Marathons and more with Robin Legat
October 26, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBI have heard about a lot of ways to get started in endurance sports but this is the first time I’ve interviewed somebody who got started with Roller Derby. This is a very fun story. We talk about how and why Robin started in Roller Derby. From Roller Derby Robin found Spartan Obstacle Races and she has completed more than 60 of those including an ultra. Robin also ran the LA Marathon this year and we chat about that. Robin is a podcast host. You can find her show at SeasonedAthle...
Behind the Scenes with Amy Stone
October 19, 2020 12:00 - 18 minutes - 20.1 MBEvery so often I like to check in and chat directly with the listeners. I call this a solo episode. In this episode I update you with what I'm up to and what some of my previous guests have been up to. Enjoy and I'll be back next week with more amazing guest interviews. www.mileaftermilepodcast.com www.amysaysso.com
Running the New York City Marathon Every Year
October 12, 2020 12:30 - 44 minutes - 33.6 MBPaul Aloe lives in New York and he runs the NYC marathon every year (that it’s offered). In fact, he and his wife might have the longest running NYC marathon streak for a married couple. We talk about what got him started in fitness and running. Paul has also done several triathlons including Ironman Lake Placid which he’s also signed up for in 2021. We talk about triathlon returning to his neck of the woods in New York. Paul shares what keeps him motivat...
Challenge Miami and Challenge Daytona Triathlons
October 07, 2020 18:07 - 33 minutes - 29.4 MBThis interview was originally recorded as part of a livestream on the Mile after Mile Podcast Facebook page. Bill Christy and Jillian Wilkins from Challenge North America join me to chat about the Challenge Daytona and Challenge Miami races. Bill and Jillian tell us what makes Challenge Family unique. We talk about the format of the Challenge Daytona races including all the different events that happen. We talk about RVing in the stadiums. Seriously, how fun is that? They share ...
Ultramarathons and Triathlon as a part of a healthy lifestyle with Tim Davis
October 05, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBNote: Some of the topics in today’s episode include mental health and substance abuse, addiction and self harm. I tell you this in advance. The featured guest on Mile after Mile Podcast episode 102 is Tim Davis, triathlete, ultrarunner and author of the book, Tripolar. We get to know Tim and learn about his early life and his start in substance abuse. Tim shares his struggles with addiction and recovery. Tim shares his mental health diagnosis. Tim shares what a Bipolar dia...
Adventure Racing with Jeff and Hunter Leininger from Team AR Georgia on the World's Toughest Race
September 28, 2020 12:00 - 48 minutes - 43.8 MBEpisode 102 is so much fun. I got to chat with Jeff and Hunter Leininger about adventure racing, the World’s Toughest Race Eco Challenge Fiji and their adventure racing company ARGeorgia. Jeff and Hunter Leininger are a father-son pair and they talk about how they each got their start in the sport together and separately. Jeff Leininger is a race director so I ask him to teach me some general stuff about adventure racing. He and Hunter share a lot of information that is super helpful for...
101: From Ironman triathlete to Adventure Racing in the World's Toughest Race with Sonja Wieck
September 21, 2020 12:00 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBSonja Wieck was on episode 17 of the Mile after Mile podcast back in 2016. We chatted about her Norseman race. It’s a fantastic story. Today we are going to talk about what she’s been up to since then - there’s been some big life stuff and some big fancy TV stuff. Sonja Wieck is the first podcast guest to come on the show TWICE. Sonja updates us on who she is and her amazing story in Ironman Triathlon racing. We chat about building her coaching business and what happened there. ...
100: Planning Triathlons and Running Events in 2021
September 15, 2020 20:06 - 27 minutes - 22 MBIf there is one thing I think we all know it’s that 2020 has been a crazy year. For people who participate in live sporting events it’s been unlike any other year I have ever known. There have been a lot of cancellations. A lot of doubt. A lot of uncertainty. In this past week in Miami where I live there has been a sudden and interesting shift. After 6 months of cancellations and deferrals all of a sudden race companies announced new races in Miami for 2021. Today on the podcast I...
99: How endurance athletes can plan for when things go wrong with Deanna Eble
September 14, 2020 12:00 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBEpisode 99 of the Mile after Mile Podcast is Estate Planning Attorney Deanna Eble. As endurance athletes we spend weeks and months and years planning for our best race day. Today I talk to Deanna about how endurance athletes might want to plan for a worst case scenario that could happen during training or racing. It’s not the easiest topic to talk about but it could be important. Deanna has a personal connection to endurance sports and she shares that with us. One of the resources ...
98: Carrie Jackson Cheadle
September 07, 2020 12:00 - 46 minutes - 44.4 MBHave you ever wondered why some people might cheat in races? In episode 98 Amy speaks with Carrie Jackson Cheadle about the many possible reasons why people might cheat in endurance sports. Carrie Jackson Cheadle is a mental skills coach who works with athletes in a variety of situations. This is a fascinating conversation about the things that might be happening that influence people’s behavior in different situations. The purpose behind this interview is to learn and understand. Noth...
97: Lindsay Hiken
August 31, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBEpisode 97 of the Mile after Mile Podcast features triathlete and triathlon podcaster Lindsay Hiken. Lindsay shares with us how she got her start in triathlon. We talk about when and why she started the Age Groupies podcast. Lindsay shares her Ironman Santa Rosa journey and how that lead to connecting with her Age Groupies co-host Mike Ergo. Lindsay and Mike are very open about their personal stories and journeys on the Age Groupie podcast. They talk about sobriety...
96: Hector Rodriguez
August 24, 2020 12:30 - 50 minutes - 43.7 MBHector Rodriguez was one of the final two runners standing in the Lone Mountain virtual event where the runners ran 1 mile every 15 minutes. We get to know Hector’s running story including when he started running and his amazing daily running goal. Hector has some triathlons on his sport resume. So, of course I chat with him about that. We talk about what his goals were for the Lone Mountain event. We chat about his support team and how he stayed motivated right up until the very en...
95: Lone Mountain with Jake Jackson
August 17, 2020 12:00 - 53 minutes - 47.3 MBJake Jackson is the guest on this episode of the Mile after Mile Podcast. Jake Jackson was the last runner standing in the Lone Mountain Last Man Standing race put together by Aravaipa Running. Jake shares with us how he got his start in Ultra running and some of his favorite races. The Lone Mountain event was virtual this year. It's a unique format and we chat about how it worked and where Jake ran his loops. He shares with us what some of his challenges were and how he kept goin...
94: Mike Ergo
August 10, 2020 12:30 - 50 minutes - 42.2 MBEpisode 94 of the Mile after Mile Podcast features Mike Ergo. Mike Ergo is a co-host of the podcast Age Groupies and he is an accomplished triathlete. We start his story with growing up in San Francisco and a few endurance local events including the world famous Bay to Breakers event. After high school Mike enlisted in the US Marine Corps. This is a significant element in his passion for endurance sports. Mike shares how some of his combat experience, how he felt coming home. He s...
93: Jay Ell Alexander
August 03, 2020 12:00 - 46 minutes - 43.4 MBJay Ell Alexander joins the Mile after Mile Podcast today to talk about running, her personal running journey and all the way to the present. Jay Ell Alexander owns her own PR Firm, she is a new mom and she is the owner of Black Girls Run! Her start in running started with a chat with her doctor to make some lifestyle changes to lower her blood pressure. She jumped right into a 10k. Her favorite distance is a half marathon and she tells us why. She also chat about Ragnar and even Ragnar T...
92: Amy Stone
July 31, 2020 16:40 - 9 minutes - 10.2 MBThis is a quick update to let you know that I'm back from vacation and new interview podcast episodes are on the way. Thank you for listening. www.mileaftermilepodcast.com www.amysaysso.com
91: Amy Stone
July 06, 2020 14:00 - 18 minutes - 19.3 MBIn this episode, Amy (me -- the host -- who feels peculiar writing about herself in 3rd person) shares her thoughts on recent podcast episodes and a little peak behind the curtain of the podcast. Amy makes a shocking future prediction about the future of endurance events. Actually, not so much. She shares that she has no idea what might or might not happen in the future. Also, the podcast will be taking a short break over the summer and plan to return to production in August 2020. T...
90: Jackie Faye
June 29, 2020 14:05 - 57 minutes - 53.3 MBJackie Faye raced six Ironman races - each on a different continent - and all within one calendar year. When I heard this story I knew this was a story for the Mile after Mile Podcast. In this episode, we get to know Jackie and her triathlon story. We talk about where this idea came from and how she hustled to make it happen. Jackie is also the founder of a non-profit called She Can Tri and she is launching a new clothing line called OneJanuary. This interview is also recorded with...
89: Dr. Tekemia Dorsey
June 22, 2020 14:08 - 1 hour - 60 MBDr. Tekemia Dorsey is a triathlete, an Ironman triathlete if we’re being more specific, she’s a mom, she’s a race director, an author and she’s CEO of the International Association of Black Triathletes. I also learned in the interview that she was a professional football player. Dr. Dorsey tells us about her athletic history and her start in triathlon and how she got to Ironman. Dr. Dorsey shares with us how and why she chose to not just be a triathlete but to shift into a leader withi...
88: Sika Henry
June 15, 2020 12:00 - 51 minutes - 39.5 MBWe live in dynamic times and I'm doing something I've never done before which is that I am re-releasing a previously recorded interview. This episode of the Mile after Mile podcast is an interview with Sika Henry and it originally released in January 2020. We discuss her Ironman World Championship race, bike crashes and her journey to become a pro triathlete. We also talk about diversity in triathlon.
87: Cherie McCafferty
June 08, 2020 12:41 - 41 minutes - 31.7 MBCherie McCafferty shares with us her story of participating in the Little Dog Front Yard challenge. We get to know more about Cherie and what got her interested in Ultra Running. The ultra running community is a small interconnected community so we talk a little bit about how she discovered this virtual race. The Little Dog Front Yard Ultra was a virtual event. It is a unique format and Cherie explains how it worked. The concept is running 1-mile each hour and going on until the las...
Black Lives Matter
June 03, 2020 19:41 - 15 minutes - 9.4 MBI normally speak about endurance sports. Today I change that format to speak up in support of Black Lives Matter. You may not think that endurance sports directly relate to this cause but I personally think that they do and I share why in this episode. I believe that I have a personal responsibility to use my platform to speak out against injustice. I created this platform so that I could determine the content and this topic is important to me as the host of this show. I believe ...
85: Helene Dumais
June 01, 2020 12:00 - 57 minutes - 42.8 MBHelene Dumais is a professional endurance athlete, coach and speaker. We chat about a race called Infinitus. Helene explains about The Endurance Society and the Infinitus race events. Helene Dumais ran 888k (which is about 550.6 miles) to become the first female finisher of Infinitus. We talk about other races she had done in the past and how she trained. We talk about the unique location and the terrain of Infinitus. Helene explains how she planned to be able to finish this HUG...
84: Heike Yates
May 25, 2020 12:00 - 42 minutes - 36.7 MBHeike Yates and I discussed her running the JFK 50 miler in 2012. Heike shares how she started running way before the JFK 50. We talk about the backstory of the JFK 50 and why she selected this race. We talk about how she prepared for the race both with her training, nutrition and mental preparation. We discuss how runners step up from shorter races to Ultra marathons. We talk about pancakes. It's a good story - you'll enjoy it. Heike shares the terrain and the course for the ...
Meet the Ironman VR Streakers
May 18, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBWith no live events on the race calendar for a while Ironman Triathlon has released a series of virtual races which they call Ironman VR. So far they have released one each week at a variety of distances. All duathlons (run-bike-run) roughly lining up to 70.3 distance, 5150 which is similar to Olympic and Sprint or Super Sprint. I found a few folks who have gone all-in on these virtual races and done all of them so far. I call them Ironman VR Streakers. Guests: Wendy Collicut, Ashley...
82: Ask the Coaches
May 11, 2020 12:00 - 56 minutes - 42.5 MBThis is a new and special format of the Mile after Mile podcast. Instead of just one interview we have FOUR. Here’s the story behind the story for you. Sometimes over at AmySaysSo.com I put together a collaborative article where I go out and source answers to one question or a group of questions from other coaches. I put them all together in one big article and it’s very popular with my readers. As I was putting this latest article together I thought that this might also be a great f...
81: Amy Stone
May 04, 2020 14:49 - 45 minutes - 49.7 MBSolo. Just me and you. In this episode I give a recap on my thoughts about the last several episodes. I also give an update on where I am and what it's like where I am and my thinking about racing, race production companies and all the things I don't know and that I know I don't know about the future. I thought this would be short but it turns out I have lots to say. I hope that you enjoy it.
80: Sue Reynolds
April 27, 2020 12:00 - 37 minutes - 32.4 MBSue is an accomplished triathlete but the story behind her success might surprise you. Sue found her way to triathlon starting at age 60. Since then she has raced all over the world at all kinds of races including the USA Triathlon World Championships in Rotterdam where she came in 6th. That's not all - as part of her journey to triathlon she lost 200 pounds. Sue and I talk about how all this came together. It's a story that will charm you and inspire you. You won't be surprised ...
79: Kyler Wilson
April 20, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBWhat do you get if you run 12 Ragnar Relay events in a calendar year? You get what's called Immortal Status and that comes with a giant medal to go with a year full of adventure. In this episode of the Mile after Mile Podcast I talk to Kyler Wilson who is a graphic designer in Central Florida who loves to run Ragnar Relay events. A few years ago he set out to achieve Immortal Status and he explains what that is, how it works, how he did it and what you get when that happens. If you want...
78: Matt Shepard
April 15, 2020 12:00 - 44 minutes - 35.5 MBI did two interviews about the Quarantine Backyard Ultra and I did them almost back-to-back. This event and the people who created it and all the participants inspired me, personally. Matt Shepard is a coach with Personal Peak - the company that created the Quarantine Backyard Ultra. He shares his unique story of running the event. Matt's story starts with getting from where he was in Alaska to where he would run the Backyard Ultra and ride out the shelter-at-home instructions in Valley V...
77: Joey Lichter
April 13, 2020 12:00 - 40 minutes - 31.3 MBThe Quarantine Backyard Ultra is the most creative, craziest event that I have seen in a while. Something truly special. In fact, I did two interviews about this event so this is the first of two shows about this cool event. Joey Lichter is a teacher and a runner in South Florida. We chat about his life and he teaches me about the whole Backyard Ultra phenomenon. The Quarantine Backyard Ultra is the brainchild of Personal Peak Endurance Coaching and the idea was so popular that it grew im...
76: Jessica Zaiss
April 06, 2020 19:10 - 47 minutes - 42.4 MBIn today's episode I chat with Jessica (Jess) Zaiss about completing her Ironman Double. She raced Ironman Maryland and Ironman Chattanooga on two consecutive days in the fall of 2019. We (me and Jess) think that there are only two other women who have completed this challenge Katherine Olsen and Rebecca Fink. We chat about how this crazy idea came about. How she and her team made it happen how she trained for this crazy challenge. We talk about all the different kinds of ultra enduranc...
75: Samantha Bird
March 30, 2020 12:00 - 36 minutes - 28.2 MBSavageman 70 is a triathlon that is not for the faint of heart. There is around 6000 feet of climbing on the bike course. Perhaps the most famous section of the bike at SavageMan triathlon is called the Westernport Wall. It is so steep that sometimes people will fall over as they attempt to climb it. Participants who conquer the wall earn a brick with their name that stays forever on the road. This episode of the Mile after Mile Podcast features Samantha Bird a triathlete who has tackled...
74: Taryn Spates
March 23, 2020 12:00 - 46 minutes - 42 MBIn this episode of the Mile after Mile Podcast Amy interviews Taryn Spates about Alaskaman. Alaskaman is an extreme triathlon. It's a great story. Here are the discussion topics and then below you will find a transcription of the interview. What part of the US you call home these days and how you got your start in running and triathlon? What would you say is your favorite distance for races running only and also triathlons? What is AlaskaMan? How did first heard about AlaskaMan and ...
73: Amy Stone
March 19, 2020 19:50 - 14 minutes - 16 MBThis is a special bonus episode with me, Amy, your host of the Mile after Mile Podcast. A quick update on what's new in my life and what to expect with the Mile after Mile Podcast in the upcoming weeks. Enjoy.
Kim Peek
March 16, 2020 12:00 - 53 minutes - 47.8 MBKim Peek is a runner, triathlete, coach, mom and most recently she added published author to this list. Here are some things we discuss during today’s interview. Who did Kim root for in the Super Bowl. How did Kim get her start in endurance sports? When and why did Kim become an endurance coach? Kim shares a story about overcoming adversity in her training and racing. We chat about Kim’s new book, Holistic Endurance Training, The Integrated Approach to Thriving as an Athl...
71: Jeff Browning - Bronco Billy
March 09, 2020 12:10 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBJeff Browning is an ultrarunner who goes by the nickname of Bronco Billy. He has over 120 ultramarathons on his running resume. He has recently been listed by Utrarunning Magazine www.ultrarunning.com as one of the Top 10 Ultrarunners. Jeff is an ultrarunning coach. This is Episode 71 of the Mile after Mile Podcast. This is a slightly different type of interview because the focus of the interview is not a single extreme event. Jeff and I don’t just discuss one race we discuss his per...
70: Amanda Brooks
March 02, 2020 13:00 - 29 minutes - 23.8 MBToday's guest on the Mile after Mile Podcast is runner, coach and blogger Amanda Brooks. You may already know her from RuntotheFinish.com . We chat about Amanda's start in running and blogging and what is coming up next for her (which is kind of a big deal). We talk about traveling and running, moving to new cities and running and avoiding injury while running. Amanda share how she defines middle-of-the-pack and tips to love the run long-term. The new book is called Run to the Finish...
69: Graham Whiteside
February 24, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBGraham Whiteside shares how he got into the world of endurance sports and how he found this unique race - the Skydive Ultra www.skydiveultra.com . Graham shares some of the other races he has done. The Skydive Ultra is unique and we go in depth for how it works. We talk about everything from registration to how it feels to jump, what the run course is like and what it's like to camp afterwards. Graham is a part of the Base Performance ambassador team and you'll hear that mentioned a ...
68: Megan Maxwell
February 17, 2020 13:00 - 41 minutes - 36.7 MBMegan Maxwell is a solo long distance hiker. She has many long hikes on her resume including the Appalachian Trail and the Great Himalaya Trail. Today on the podcast we talk ab out her hike of the Camino de Santiago. Megan is a blogger and you can find her online at www.mountainswithmegan.com You can also find her on social media @mountainswithmegan ----------------------------------------- I am very curious whether you would consider doing a solo hike like the Camino de Santiago...
67: Hilary Topper
February 10, 2020 13:46 - 38 minutes - 31.5 MBHilary is a runner, a triathlete, a blogger, a podcaster, head of a triathlon club called We R Triathletes, she teaches at a local university, she's a published author and a triathlon coach. I know … it’s a lot. We talk about how she got started in running and decided to try a triathlon. Hilary Topper has a triathlon blog www.atriathletesdiary.com She also writes a completely other blog www.NYlifestyleblog.com We talk about how she has grown from a person who didn't swim to a person ...
66: Natarsha Wendt
February 03, 2020 13:00 - 59 minutes - 52.1 MBToday, Natarsha Wendt is a 12 time Ironman finisher, Kona Legacy qualifier and founder of the triathlon apparel company called Stomp the Pedal. Like everybody she had to get her start somewhere. She describes her start in fitness as a gym bunny who discovered triathlon through a corporate tri in Australia. Her journey in triathlon took her to the UK where she calls home today. We talk about many of the races she's done, what she loves about triathlon, how and why she started her bra...
65: David and Lilias Young
January 27, 2020 13:00 - 45 minutes - 36.4 MBToday’s guests are David and Lilias Young who are triathletes and also the creators and hosts of the Kona Kamps podcast. We talk about how David and Lilas got their start in triathlon, how they met, what they love about the sport of triathlon and what lead them to podcasting about triathlon. We chat briefly about living and training in the beautiful city of San Diego and Fiesta Island. There is a quick shout out about Bob Babbitt and if you are not familiar with who that is you...
64: Stephen Del Monte
January 20, 2020 13:00 - 39 minutes - 29.7 MBToday on the Mile after Mile Podcast is Stephen Del Monte of DelMo sports. Before he was a race director Stephen Del Monte was a triathlete. We talk about what he looked for in a race and why he decided to transition from a participant to a race director. Stephen very kindly gives us a behind the scenes view into his life and what it takes to produce his series of races in the Southern New Jersey - Philadelphia area including where the name DelMo sports comes from. We take a quick di...
63: Amy Stone
January 17, 2020 21:58 - 14 minutes - 15.4 MBThis is a solo episode with your host Amy Stone. I share my beginning story in triathlon for your entertainment and enjoyment. With any luck if you are out there wanting to tackle a big goal like a triathlon but not sure if you have what it takes this will perhaps motivate you to give it a try. Enjoy.
62: Debbie Gomberg
January 13, 2020 13:00 - 30 minutes - 23.6 MBToday’s guest is triathlete and race director for the Huntington’s Disease triathlon here in Miami Debbie Gomberg We learn how Debbie got her personal start in triathlon. Debbie teaches us about Huntington’s Disease and shares her personal connection. We chat about why and how she chose producing a triathlon for a fundraiser. I share my favorite thing about the race; Huntington’s Disease Triathlon and Debbie shares her favorite thing. We talk about why the date of the race has chang...
61: Sika Henry
January 06, 2020 22:01 - 50 minutes - 38.3 MBSika Henry is a triathlete. A female, African-American triathlete working towards becoming a professional triathlete. On this episode we talk about diversity in triathlon and what it takes to become a professional. Sika shares her athletic journey starting in High School and College at Tufts and how she found triathlon. In 2019 Sika started Ironman 70.3 Texas with the hopes of finishing in the top 3 but her day did not go as planned. She shares the story of her crash and her recover...
60: Katelyn Buress
December 30, 2019 13:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBKatelyn Buress raced Ironman Arizona in 2019 but that's not how her story starts. The year before Katelyn had planned for her first Ironman race to be Ironman Chattanooga and when she got there the swim was cancelled. In this episode we talk about how it felt to have the swim cancelled. We discuss her race at Ironman Chattanooga and then why she signed up for Ironman Arizona. We discuss how training for her second Ironman felt compared to the first race. Katelyn had a big group ...