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RISE RACING: Rob Goyen's Big Comeback to Texas Trail Racing
After three years away from race directing, legendary Texas trail running organizer Rob Goyen is officially back with the launch of Rise Racing Co. In this candid conv...
Mark Olateju the Picture Guy: How One Runner's Camera Became White Rock Lake's Memory Keeper
In this captivating episode of DFW Running Talk, host Chris Detzel sits down with Mark Olateju (affectionately known as "Mark O" to those who struggle with his last na...
Why We Never Run Alone: The White Rock Running Co-op Experience
What happens when strangers become family through the simple act of putting one foot in front of the other? In this heartwarming episode of DFW Running Talk, host Chri...
From 232 Pounds to 2:46 Marathon: Greg Rankin's Incredible Transformation
Join host Chris Detzel for an inspiring conversation with Greg Rankin, a cornerstone of the Dallas-Fort Worth running community whose journey proves it's never too lat...
Chris & Anne Barnwell: Creating Texas Trail Community
Join host Chris Detzel for an inspiring conversation with Chris and Anne Barnwell, the husband-and-wife team behind Blaze Trails Running, one of Texas's most beloved t...
31 Marathons and Counting: Farrell Hedrick's Journey from Beginner to Coach
Join host Chris Detzel for an inspiring conversation with Richardson native Farrell Hedrick, whose remarkable running journey embodies the power of transformation and ...
Phillip Paris Leaves Colin Hamilton Hanging: The 4AM Houston Marathon Text
What do you get when you mix a guy who got hit by a car at 14, another who abandoned his marathon buddy via 4AM text, and enough curry paste to feed a small army? This...
Matthew Barron: From 3:25 Plateau to 2:38 Marathon Through Consistency and Community
Join host Chris Detzel as he sits down with Matt Barron, whose incredible marathon journey spans over a decade of ups, downs, and breakthrough moments. Matt shares his...
16 Consecutive Boston Marathons: Amanda Hicks on Sub-3:01 Training & Racing
Marathon training at 7,000 feet elevation: Amanda Hicks shares how she's run 16 consecutive Boston Marathons with a 3:01 PR while living in Flagstaff, Arizona. From Da...
Rebecca Roush: From College Injuries to 2:57 Marathon - Smart Training After Motherhood
Dallas runner Rebecca Roush shares her journey from college injuries to running a 2:57 marathon as a new mom. Discover her low-mileage training approach, cross-trainin...
Athletic Trainer Turned Marathon Mom: Amy Lyles on Bone Density, Peloton & PRs
From devastating stress fractures to a 3:14 marathon PR - athletic trainer and mom Amy Lyles shares her incredible running comeback story with host Chris Detzel. After...
Matt Campbell's Race Day Formula: Control, Flow, and Commitment
In this compelling follow-up episode, Matt Campbell returns to share his evolved approach to racing and the mindset shifts that have transformed his competitive strate...
Michael Mazzara: CEO of Rogue Expeditions on Running Travel
Join host Chris Detzel for an inspiring conversation with Michael Mazzara, CEO of Rogue Expeditions, who's revolutionizing how runners think about their sport. After s...
First Marathon, Sub-3:10 Finish: How Ski Bum Kevin Hebert Shocked Everyone (Including Himself)
What happens when a former ski bum who used to hide in pickup trucks to avoid running decides to chase a Boston qualifier in his very first marathon? You get one of th...
The Luke's Locker Legend: 30 Years of Fitting Shoes and Why Duncan Cragg Stopped Racing to Find His True Running Purpose
In this captivating episode of DFW Running Talk, host Chris Detzel sits down with Duncan Cragg, the legendary store manager at Luke's Locker and a cornerstone of the D...
From 4:28 to 2:52: Traci Duty's 20-Year Marathon Journey
Join host Chris Detzel for an inspiring conversation with Traci Duty, whose 23-year running journey proves that breakthrough performances can happen at any age. From h...
Ray Nicholas: Building Running Community in North Dallas
Join Chris Detzel for an inspiring conversation with Ray Nicholas, the founder of RTC (Ray's Track Club) and one of DFW's most influential runners. Ray shares his incr...
When Runners Get Hurt: Travis Dowd on Tibial Stress Reactions and Cross-Training
In this compelling follow-up episode, Chris Detzel welcomes back Travis Dowd, the talented runner who made headlines by winning his very first marathon at the Dallas M...