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Bob Roudebush and I met through his wife, Trena, who was ⁠EP 31 ⁠of this podcast. These two are a running power couple and Bob has great stories to tell . During this episode, sponsored by Noogs and Amazfit, we talk about: Trena aka ⁠Mrs. Roudy⁠ ⁠Prairie on Fire,⁠ a backyard ultramarathon in Noblesville, IN  His first 100-miler attempt at Leadville in Colorado and having his wife, Trena, as his crew chief  How he started running to quit smoking Dropping out of college after being valedictorian of his high school class but now working for one of the biggest software companies in the world Meeting Trena and running races together  Running a half marathon with David Goggins, yes, THE David Goggins The time he hit a deer with his car on the way to run an ultra in Idaho  Guiding a blind runner, “Speed Turtle” at Indy Monumental and the Kentucky Derby Marathon (and then ran Flying Pig) A funny Trena running story from a trip they took to Paris Qualifying for Boston by never going Sponsor Details: ⁠Noogs⁠ - Use code ALLYB15 for 15% off  ⁠Amazfit⁠ - Use code ALLYB for 10% off  Other links: ⁠Prairie on Fire Film - The First Four⁠ ⁠Galentine’s Day Run for Free to Move⁠ ⁠TJ Dailey - EP 68⁠ ⁠Todd Oliver - EP 39⁠ ⁠Shea Aquilano - EP 60⁠ GET MORE Subscribe to Finish Lines & Milestones emailsFollow me on Instagram @allytbrett_runsFollow me on Strava

FEBRUARY CATCHING UP WITH COACH NEW SERIES ALERT! The first Wednesday of every month this year I'm going to bring you a conversation between me and my running coach,⁠ Rachel Sinders,⁠ of ⁠Rachel Michelle Running.⁠ We'll talk about my training and running journey while celebrating other members of Team RMR. You don't have to work with Rachel to enjoy these conversations, but if you're looking for a running coach - look no further! Thank you, Rachel, for supporting me and my podcast.

Shannon Spencer and I met when we were randomly paired to run a 5K together for Ainsley's Angels. In the short time we were together, I knew I needed to get to know her better. During this episode, sponsored by Amazfit, we talked about: How her husband is a fire fighter  Meeting at the Hit the Bricks 5K in Zionsville through Ainsley’s Angels How she’s the running influencer in her CrossFit gym in Kokomo  Running the Marine Corps Marathon and the Air Force Marathon with Ainsley’s Angels  Celebrating milestone birthdays The 4x4x48 she organizes every year to raise money for Ainsley's Angels How she first got into running in fifth grade Running marathons in 13 different states with one of her best friends More about her family - she’s a mom and a grandma (Noni) How she became an average skydiver  Her breast cancer diagnosis in 2009 shortly after she was divorced and when she didn’t have healthcare  The “race that got away” in Spencer, Indiana (get it…Shannon Spencer) Running with her kids and grandkids How she met her husband, Josh The community she’s found in CrossFit  How she doesn’t like to repeat races she’s already done Our shared love of saunas Sponsor Details: Amazfit - Use ALLYB for 10% offGalentine's Day Run Registration Donate to Ainsley's Angels. This is a SandyBoy Productions podcast.

Anthony Bruns is 46 years old and ran a 2:33:38 in the MARATHON at CIM (California International Marathon). And he was disappointed... you get the idea, he's fast. Thank you, TJ Dailey, for the introduction. During this episode, sponsored by Noogs, we talk about: His “ultimate hypeman”, TJ Dailey, a friend he’s known since kindergarten (EP 68) Being part of a running family and competing in Junior Olympics  Experiencing burnout and losing his love of running Running his first marathon in Chicago during college and breaking three hours Dividing his running life into three parts - youth, college and then adult running A diving board accident that happened in his early 30s that nearly ended his running career - and required a full leg cast for six weeks Rekindling his childhood friendship with TJ Dailey after years of not seeing each other by pacing him for 20 miles during a 100 mile race Mindset - if you believe it you can do it  Using Strava to say super motivated during COVID by stealing segments  Breaking 2:40 by the age of 40 Trying super shoes for the first time  The Great American 5,000, a virtual race from San Francisco to New York  Winning the Masters age group at CIM  Chasing Colorado soil records (fastest times run in the state of Colorado) How he keeps track of all of his race times What it’s like to line up as an elite Masters runner at Boston Experiences at other races like CIM and Disney  How he runs most of his marathons without taking water or gels  CIM 2025 Sponsor Details Noogs - Use code ALLYB15 for 15% off your order Past Guests Mentioned TJ Dailey - EP68Mark Guyer - EP59Cameron Balser - EP75

Sean Conlon and I met years ago and a recent LinkedIn post he made brought us back together for this interview. In his post, he said he's been RUNNING A 5K EVERY DAY FOR 6.5+ YEARS! and that this year his goal is to run a 5K in 50 states in 50 days. During this conversation, sponsored by Noogs and Athlete Bouquets, we talk about: How a LinkedIn post he made reconnected us  What it was like moving in the middle of high school  Learning to apply his drive and discipline to athletics which ultimately led him to be an entrepreneur Why he left the track team at IU  The fact that he’s only done two 5Ks ever and no other races  Why he started his 5K a day mission  How his mission nearly ended with a broken toe - but didn’t  His goal of running a 5K in 50 states in 50 days  Raising $10,000,000 and running across the USA at the end of his 10 year 5K streak Living in an RV for three years  The dog treat business he founded that is now found in Costco  How he met his wife, Christina Writing a book - he’s in the process of evaluating companies to help him do it Sponsor Details: - Noogs - Use code ALLYB15 for 15% off - Athlete Bouquets - Use code PODCAST for 10% off Connect with Sean: - LinkedIn - YouTube - Instagram - Email - [email protected]

Abby Lokits is the sister-in-law of Alyssa Lokits, a beloved advocate whose unwavering love for others, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to progress left a lasting impact. Tragically, her life was taken in a senseless act of violence while she was simply out for a run, a place where she felt safe and free.  During this episode, sponsored by Amazfit, we talk about: Where she currently lives in beautiful Colorado and growing up in Missouri  What it really means to be a librarian Getting into running for her mental health after having her first kid young  Family adventures in Colorado with three kids - including a family 14er Meeting the Lokits family, Alyssa’s family  Losing Alyssa  Who Alyssa was - a runner, a PHD, a world traveler…someone who showed up for everyone Free to Move, the organization started in Alyssa’s honor DONATE TO FREE TO MOVE

JANUARY CATCHING UP WITH COACH NEW SERIES ALERT! The first Wednesday of every month this year I'm going to bring you a conversation between me and my running coach, Rachel Sinders, of Rachel Michelle Running. We'll talk about my training and running journey while celebrating other members of Team RMR. You don't have to work with Rachel to enjoy these conversations, but if you're looking for a running coach - look no further! Thank you, Rachel, for supporting me and my podcast.

Hallie Patel and I met via Instagram. She's local to the Indianapolis area, where I'm from, so we got to sit down in-person for this interview. During this episode, sponsored by Foot Levelers, we talk about: Our marathon medals you have to watch the video to see The New York City Marathon - Hallie’s first marathon ever in 2025 Why she decided to run her first marathon Her first half marathon at the 500 Festival Indy Mini How getting cut from the high school volleyball team is what got her into running (and how she ended up meeting her husband, Suketu) Their videography business and quitting corporate America to follow their dreams Their podcast, Half Past Chai The biggest challenge she had to overcome in her multicultural marriage Goals heading into the LA Marathon in March Fueling and race day outfits  Sponsor Details: - Foot Levelers - Visit their website to find a provider near you Welcome The Mother Runners podcast to the SandyBoy Productions podcast network!

Michelle Pillepich and I were connected by Paige Foote (EP 129) and she was so much fun to talk to. This episode is a fun, easy listen to end the year. During this episode, sponsored by Noogs and Foot Levelers, we talk about: How we got connected through Paige Foote of Noogs  Trying all of the sports as a kid and really loving field hockey (she’s from New Jersey) Getting into running to stay in shape for field hockey  Going to school in Virginia and what got her interested in dietetics  Being diagnosed with SIBO, small intestine bacterial overgrowth Her first half marathon that she didn’t know was a trail race Coaching with Girls on the Run Signing up to run the New York City Marathon in 2021 and 2023 Her spectating strategy How she ended up in dietetics and having her own practice, Michelle Pillepich Nutrition The content side of what she does  Her advice specifically for runners Sponsor Details: - Noogs - Use code ALLYB15 for 15% off - Foot Levelers - Visit their website to find a provider near you This is a SandyBoy Productions podcast.

David Wilkerson and I were introduced by previous guest Whitney Bevins (EP 4) at the Indy Monumental expo. She brought him over to me and said, "You have to have David on your podcast." And so I did. And his story is incredible. During this episode, sponsored by Previnex and Cure Hydration, we talk about: The small Indy running community and how he runs with Johanna Kitchell (episode 114) and Matt Ebersole of PBT (episode 89) How David and I were connected by Whitney Bevins (episode 4) at the Indy Monumental Expo  When David started running because his mom wouldn’t let him play football Getting into coaching at Warren Central while he had a job and young family  The time he trained for the Flying Pig but only made it to mile 10 of the race  How he discovered he had heart problems and getting a pacemaker at age 37 The day all hell broke loose - February 10th, 2022 Getting a new heart a week before his birthday  How he did a 5K less than six months after finishing cardiac rehab Getting connected to his donor’s family and meeting them for the first time Beating one of his heart doctors when he ran the Indy Mini after his transplant  Between him and his wife they have 8 kids  Our shared love of out-and-back courses or runs  The Transplant Games  Joining PBT Personal Best Training with Matt Ebersole Become an organ donor Sponsor Details: - Previnex - Use ALLY15 for 15% off your first order - Cure Hydration - Use ALLYB for 20% off your first order

Hillary Burgess and I finally got to meet in person at this year's CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon in November. She's just as amazing in person. During this episode, sponsored by Amazfit and Foot Levelers, we talk about: How she’d never been to Indiana on purpose except for this year’s Monumental Marathon  The Brooks Running Collective and how she came to be part of it  Her experience at the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon with BRC - first time doing a shakeout run, first time wearing glitter, first time with her name on her shirt, and a half marathon PR! Run/walking and how that strategy works for her     Running Every Woman’s Marathon in Arizona the week after Monumental  Her upbringing - growing up in Arizona, having her dad as her cross country coach How she ran her first ever marathon without knowing she had COVID  The four of six World Major Marathons she’s completed so far and how she’s committed to running all of them for charity  Following in her dad’s footsteps and becoming a running coach  Starting her podcast, Today in Running History Sponsor Details: - Amazfit - Use ALLYB for 10% off your order - Foot Levelers - Visit their website to find a provider near you This is a SandyBoy Productions podcast.

Caroline Barlow and I met through St. Jude of Indiana, where her late brother, David, was treated for cancer and where she now works. Donate to Team David for the St. Jude Memphis Marathon During this episode, sponsored by Noogs, Amazfit and Previnex, we talk about: Representing St. Jude of Indiana at the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon  Having her dad as her coach in middle school and high school  Why she ended up at Alabama for college and running in college  Her brother David and his cancer diagnosis they received her freshman year  The St. Jude Memphis Marathon  Meeting her husband, Oliver, on the track team at Alabama How she ended up getting a job at St. Jude and the work she does for them Coaching cross country  at Brebeuf High School  Sponsor Details: - Noogs⁠ - Use code ALLYB15 for 15% off - Amazfit⁠ - Use code ALLYB for 10% off - ⁠Previnex⁠ - Use code ALLY15 for 15% off This is a SandyBoy Productions podcast.

Matt May and I met through the 2025 Marine Corps Marathon team for Ainsley's Angels. Matt has been lending his legs to AA for four years. During this episode, sponsored by Amazfit and Foot Levelers, we talk about: His tattoos because the day we recorded he had a three hour sleeve session  How he’s been a runner off and on since high school  How his coworker got him to do three 70.3 Ironman triathlons (Matt is a man of his word) Four years running with Ainsley’s Angels for marathons, half marathons, 10Ks, 5Ks, trail races, Spartan obstacle races and triathlons Running his first ever marathon at the Louisiana Marathon while pushing for Ainsley’s Angels  Winning his first ever ultra marathon and the beautiful prize he won The Marine Corps Marathon experience with his family and with Ainsley’s Angels  Having Matt come up to Indy for the 50th Indy Mini in May and me going to Lake Charles, LA for the Sunset 5K in July  His “outdoorsy-ness” - becoming an Eagle Scout and what he does now Losing his mom to Alzheimer’s Sponsor Details: - Amazfit - Use ALLYB for 10% off your order - Foot Levelers - Visit their website to find a provider near you This is a SandyBoy Productions podcast.

Liz Hernandez and I met through Instagram and she was living in Indiana when we recorded this episode. She's now in the Tulsa, OK area. During this episode, sponsored by Foot Levelers, Amazfit and Previnex, we talk about: Growing up in Lafayette and a little bit about her family Being bilingual in English and Spanish  Not being an athlete growing up, but instead being a “mathlete” How she got into running when her and her husband were trying to get pregnant  Recovering from hypothalamic amenorrhea The first races she did in California Running a half marathon while 31 weeks pregnant with her second son (and later she talks about running a marathon at 5 weeks pregnant) Why she got certified as a running coach and ended up coaching middle school cross country  Homeschooling so she can raise her sons to be bilingual  Races she’s done - Carmel Marathon, CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, the 500 Festival Indy Mini  Her garage gym setup  Doing rim to rim in the Grand Canyon with her husband in 2020 Her advice to women for postpartum and pregnancy One of the Reels Liz helped me with 😂 Sponsor Details: - Foot Levelers: Visit their website to find a provider near you - Amazfit - Use code ALLYB for 10% off your order - Previnex - Use code ALLY15 for 15% off your first order

Caitlin (Walsh) Johnson is the Head Coach for the Ball State Women's Field Hockey team and a coach at Orangetheory Fitness. During this episode, sponsored by Amazfit and Cure, we talk about: Her new last name - Johnson - her maiden name is Walsh Being a coach - Head Coach for Women’s Field Hockey at Ball State and an Orange Theory Coach How she got into the sport of field hockey Her fitness coaching era - CycleBar, OrangeTheory Fitness, F45  Signing up for her first ever race - the Philly Half Marathon and then doing the Philly Marathon How she met her now husband, Drez Working with Matt Ebersole (EP 89) of PBT to PR her half in Napa and heading into the Boston Marathon  Pacing a marathon after only running one marathon herself Her Boston Marathon experience Becoming an ultramarathoner at The Full Mo  The injury she’s been struggling with heading into the Monumental  Running the Indy Mini half marathon as an elite  Her tattoos  Her dog, Zane Sponsor Details: - Amazfit - Use code ALLYB for 10% off your order - Cure Hydration - Use code ALLYB for 20% off your first order This is a SandyBoy Productions podcast.