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We don't even know where to start with Amby Burfoot. He was the winner for the 1968 Boston Marathon. He was the Editor of Runners World magazine for decades and he perfected the pace chart that you probably use in your marathon training plan. To top it off, he's also an amazing human being.  This week we discuss the Portland Marathon, how the Original Crazies did in their race and the joys of volunteering at a marathon when injuries sideline you. 

Kirk Apt has done the Hard Rock 100 twenty-five times, won it in 1998 and set the course record. But, what you'll love about this episode the most is what a wonderful person Kirk is. We cover his ultras, why he runs and how he helps people with fascia problems.  See who made an Etcha Sketch run on a soccer field. Find out who got lost and got no help from his Garmin. We also touch on Jess Movold's new article on super sets. 

We are super stoked to get Gene Dykes back on the podcast. This year he broke the world record for the 50k for his age group. And when you hear the pace, you'll wonder why it isn't the record for people decades younger. He also talks about his Hood To Coast experience and his bowling and golf escapades.  This week Nicholas and Fundy also talk about the amazing Strava Run Club where all the OCR peeps hang out. Nicholas makes a local connection on the Strava Run Club, which is why it exists. We talk the mental aspects of perseverance and the psychology of dealing with setbacks. 

Join us today for an incredible runner. Tom Perri has run 566 marathons and one ultra. He has just five more states and he'll have run a marathon in every state 6 times! He's done most of these marathons as a pacer And if that isn't enough, he's run a number of these while fighting prostate cancer. Tom is an inspiration, you'll love  this one.  Be sure to join the Strava Old Crazy Runners run club for fun and camaraderie. Tune in to see who had the craziest run map this week. We also discuss all of the cool stuff from one of our favorite running companies, Brooks.   

If you are needing some inspiration and someone to make you feel good about humanity, Coach Paul Greer is your guy. As a runner he's broken the sub 4 minute mile barrier, but as a coach, he's helped over 10,000 runners cross the finished line of the Rock and Roll Marathon in San Diego. You'll love the coach of the San Diego Track Club. Be sure to join the Old Crazy Runners Podcast Strava Run Club. That's where we all support the old crazy runners. Nicholas has his 20 miler on the schedule for his marathon training. We debate soul-crushing vs. tears. Fundy is back on the Strava board running with a hernia. Find out all the embarrassing news of a health journey.   

Liz Anjos set a new Fastest Known Time on the Scar trail in the Smokey Mountains - the Smokies Challenge Adventure Run. This is Liz's second time on the podcast and we always love talking to her. We speak again about that moment of doubt we all have before we do something huge.  Kathy Menary crushed everyone on the Strava Run club last week. Be sure you are a member of the OCR Strava Run Club - the best support group out there. Word of advice, do not get a hernia now. Listen as to why Fundy cannot get a hernia surgery now and won't be out running long distance anytime soon.  Be sure to share this podcast with a friend.   

This week, we had the pleasure of interviewing Bob Becker who ran the Marathon du Sable at 60, has done the double Badwater, which is 292 miles, meaning he ran Badwater, ran from the finish line up Mt Whitney and ran back to the start line. He also won the Race for the Ages at 74 by running 230 miles. You'll love this interview with Bob. Nicholas and Fundy also discuss the Hood To Coast 2021. It was amazing to be back on the course. We ran into Gene Dykes, Jennie Rice and Amby Burfoot and got to hang out with those amazing people over coffee. This is a jammed packed episode. You'll love it. Be sure to joint he Old Crazy Strava Run Club for more antics and inspiration.   

Join us this week in inviting Liz Vassey of The Human Race Documentary back to Old Crazy Runners. While she had planned for the New York Marathon to be her one and only, Kathrine Switzer "volunteered" her to run for the 261 Fearless charity. We talk about her marathon training plan, how running has been her sanity this year, like so many others. She also confirms that Keanu Reeves and Fundy are probably best friends.  We also discuss climbing Half Dome, which everyone should do at least once and the fact that a lightning storm is deadly on top. We also discuss what people can and can't do just because they decide to. We can all do so much more than we think we can. And when we tell ourselves this, it only takes watching the Paralympics to really tell us that we can accomplish anything we put our minds to. We hope you love this episode. 

Kathrine and Roger are the power couple of running. She was the first woman to officially complete the Boston Marathon and Roger, a fantastic runner in his own right, has documented every great running story for the past 5 decades. We talk about injury, recovery and changing your philosophy as you age.  We also discuss who won the Old Crazy Runners Beer Run. A recap of the Tokyo Olympic running scene brings surprises and the upcoming Hood To Coast race is also in this episode. 

We had the pleasure of interviewing Mike Ehredt about his Hardrock 100 finish at the age of 60. At 100 miles with 66,000 feet of elevation, this is an incredible accomplishment for anyone, let alone someone who was told they'd never run. We also discuss the tough news about cancelling his own race: Dig Your Grave due to forest fires. We furthered the conversation about summer races on the West Coast and whether timings will change with hotter summers and more forest fires.  Dig in for a great conversation with Mike, one of the biggest hearts in the running community.