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In this episode, the co-founders of Wise Owl Races, Stephen Formosa and Kelby Dover, share their journey from casual runners to race directors. They discuss the importance of community in running, the challenges and joys of trail running, and their innovative platform, Run This, which aims to connect runners with races. The conversation also touches on personal goals, training for ultra races, and the concept of Fastest Known Time (FKT). In this conversation, the hosts discuss the growth and planning of the Winter Blues race, the inception of Wise Owl Races, and the importance of community and mental health in their events. They share insights on race logistics, sponsorships, and the fun atmosphere of trail running, culminating in a preview of the upcoming race and a light-hearted rapid-fire question segment. We had so much fun talking to these guys, we hope you enjoy it too. As always, thanks for joining us on the run!

A beautiful, challenging course in Chattanooga, TN, put on by the awesome crew at Bad Beard Events. Tough miles, gritty climbs, and all the good vibes. Sal battled through an ankle injury and still snagged 2nd female — pure toughness. Patrick led the charge, pushing through pain and showing what grit really looks like. Hard course, strong effort, unforgettable experience… and Chattanooga absolutely delivered the vibes. Follow the journey and more adventures at @ps_runningpod ✨

In this episode, we sit down with Alvaro, the founder and creator of Brutal Salty Energy. We talk about his passion for nutrition and endurance sports, and how that passion led him to build something bigger than himself. Alvaro shares the ups and downs of the journey, what it really takes to create a quality product, and why connection with people matters just as much as performance. To find Brutal Salty Energy, go to BrutalSaltyEnergy.com

This week on the pod, we sit down with David, who—like so many—has walked a powerful journey toward sobriety. He shares how the last 10 years have shaped him and how exercise and running helped transform his daily routine and bring rhythm back into his life. David’s positivity and drive are contagious, and we hope his story offers you encouragement and motivation wherever you are on your own path. As always, thanks for joining us on the run.

This week on the pod, we ventured out to Montgomery Bell State Park for our first ultra race—the Bell Ringer. Our families camped out along the course, lifting our spirits and filling our hearts at just the right moments. We fell. We laughed. We almost cried. But we kept moving and made it to the finish. After 32.75 miles of tough trail, we walked away humbled, grateful, and full-hearted. This race reminded us of the power of community, perseverance, and showing up even when it’s hard. Huge shoutout to @bellringertrailrun for a beautifully run race and for hosting it in a place that so clearly reflects God’s creation. Thanks for joining us on the run. 🏔️✨

This week on the pod, we’re covering runner gift ideas, Patrick’s big 4-0, and why running is basically therapy with shoes on. Plus, we unpack glimmers, the little joys that get us through the hard stuff, and chat about our upcoming first ultra at @bellringertrailrun next weekend. We can’t wait for you to come hang with us & as always thanks for joining us on the run! ✨ @ps_runningpod

This week on the pod, we dive into recovery; for our minds and our bodies. Sometimes rest looks like sleep, cold plunging, red light, and sauna, but we've also discovered that the best recovery is figuring out what your mind needs too. In our case this is oftentimes more running. We don't have it all figured out, but we're learning every day. Thanks for listening, we can't wait to share it with you, and as always thanks for joining us on the run.

In this episode, we finally dive into our unforgettable experience with @hardwinadventures on the Natchez Trace trail run. We break down our favorite moments on the course, the lessons we learned along the way, and the community that made the day so special. One of the highlights was taking the Runner’s Oath before we began — a reminder of why we show up, why we run, and who we’re running for. The Runner’s Oath (credit: Hardwin Adventures): I promise to push myself Protect my fellow runner Respect the earth I run on And always be humble Lace up and come along as we relive the miles, the memories, and everything the trail taught us. Thanks for joining us on the run!

We did it! The Nashville Half is in the books—and wow, those hills did not come to play . From perfect weather to great vibes, we share our race day highs (and climbs), what we learned about fueling and hill training, and all the moments that made this one unforgettable. We’re proud, tired, and already planning the next! Tune in for stories, laughs, and a little post-race chaos.

Turns out coffee and good vibes only gets you so far...especially past mile 10. This week, we're diving into fueling for running—what works, what doesn't, and a few lessons learned along the way. From gels and chews to real food and race-day thoughts and planning, we're sharing our go-to fuel strategies and stories from the miles. We're not experts, just runners figuring it out—one long run at a time and snack stop along the way. Thanks for joining us on the run!

It's fall race season! We're gearing up for two half marathons in two weekends- the Nashville Half and the Natchez Trace Trail Run- with the Chattanooga Marathon on the horizon, bringing us one step closer to our first ultra. We talk about local races, future goals, and races we've tried and loved. Patrick's smooth voice makes an appearance (along with plenty of typos on our race list). It's a little chaotic, always fun, and full of real running talk. Join us for the #RunBallChallenge, and run a 5k with us! Don't forget to follow along on Instagram @ps_runningpod! Thanks for joining us on the run!

Welcome to the very first episode of our podcast! In this debut conversation, we share a little bit about who we are and what brought us here: Our families and where we grew upHow each of us found our way into runningThe incredible experience of meeting running legend Sally McRae (@yellowrunner)What’s coming next for this podcast and the kinds of topics we’ll explore togetherThe introduction of our Run Ball Machine —a fun way to mix up our training and adventuresWe also give a sneak peek into next week’s episode, where we’ll chat about the races we have on our calendars and some of the local running events we’re looking forward to. This podcast is about running, friendship, and everything that comes along for the miles—laughter, stories, challenges, and the joy of sharing the journey. Thanks for starting at the line with us—we’re so glad you’re here!