Finding Your Pack: How Eric Bretl Went from Solo Runner to Sub-2:36 Marathoner

Eric Bretl's running story is one of humility, growth, and the undeniable power of community. In this episode, Eric shares how a humbling 1:34 half marathon finish — a...

Joe Hale: Two-Time Dallas Marathon Champ on Mileage, Injury & Coming Back

Joe Hale has won the Dallas Marathon twice — and in 2025 came back from a year battling an Achilles injury to finish third in one of the most competitive fields the ra...

Braden Keefer: From Smoking in College to a 2:47 Marathon

Braden Keefer's running story is one of redemption and consistency. After running mediocre times in high school and never making varsity, Braden quit running entirely ...

Jera Crandall: Running Through Grief to a 3:05 Marathon Debut

At just 20 years old, Jera Crandall ran 3:05:39 in her first-ever marathon at the 2025 Dallas Marathon—shattering the Boston qualifying standard by over 20 minutes and...

The Long Run with Nicole Bitter: Western States, Rocky Raccoon, and a Life in Ultrarunning

Join host Chris Detzel for an inspiring conversation with Nicole Bitter, one of the most accomplished ultrarunners in North America. Nicole's journey began with an une...