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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...
Elite Marathon Strategies: How Four Top DFW Runners Approached Boston and London 2025 under 2:38
This engaging episode of DFW Running Talk features host Chris Detzel interviewing four exceptional marathon runners who recently competed in the Boston and London Mara...
Beyond the Unicorn: DFW's Fastest Female Marathoners Take on Boston
In this inspiring episode, host Chris Detzel brings together five remarkable women runners from the Dallas-Fort Worth area who recently completed the 2025 Boston Marat...
Marathon Dad: How Jonathan Brower Finds Speed Between 3:50 AM Runs and Bedtime Stories
In this engaging episode of DFW Running Talk, host Chris Detzel interviews Jonathan Brower, a structural engineer and accomplished runner who's known for casually pass...
Breaking Barriers: Jill Wolf's Journey from 3:44 to Sub-2:50 Marathons
In this engaging episode of DFW Running Talk, host Chris Detzel sits down with Jill Wolf, an accomplished marathon runner who shares her remarkable journey from high s...
From Struggling to Soaring: Ariana Allen's 4:40 to Sub-3 Marathon Revolution
Join host Chris Detzel as he interviews Ariana Allen, a dedicated nurse who transformed from a casual runner into an elite sub-3 hour marathoner. This inspiring conver...
Chasing the Dream: How Garrett Mayeaux is Building His Professional Triathlon Career
In this episode of DFW Running Talk, host Chris Detzel interviews Garrett Mayeaux, an elite triathlete pursuing a professional career. Garrett shares his journey from ...
2:51 Marathon and 2 Kids: Melanie Lassen's Speedy Motherhood Adventure
In this captivating episode, we sit down with elite runner Melanie Lassen who shares her remarkable journey of balancing competitive marathon running with motherhood. ...
20 Marathons, 3 Kids, and Boston Dreams: The Maddie Stier Story
In this inspiring episode of DFW Running Talk, host Chris Detzel sits down with Maddie Stier, a remarkable marathon runner who balances elite performance with motherho...
Marathon Mindset with Lea Ivy: Lessons from Twelve Bostons and Beyond
In this special episode of DFW Running Talk, host Chris Detzel interviews his wife and running extraordinaire, Lea Ivy. With no formal running background, Lea transfor...
Michael Jackson's Last Day Was Andy's First: A Six Star Marathon Journey
In this captivating episode of DFW Running Talk, host Chris Detzel interviews Andy Wheatcroft, an inspiring 'mature runner' who completed all six World Marathon Majors...
Zero to Boston in 8 Months: The Insane Running Journey of Dr. Matt Campbell
In this engaging episode of DFW Running Talk, host Chris Detzel interviews Dr. Matt Campbell, a pediatric oncologist who transformed from an out-of-shape medical fello...
From Spain to Dallas: Carlos Para's International Running Adventures
In this engaging episode of DFW Running Talk, host Chris Detzel interviews Carlos Para, a dentist from Spain who has built an impressive running career after moving to...
The Sub-2:40 Club: DFW's Fastest Marathoners Talk Boston & London
Boston & London Marathon Prep with DFW's Elite RunnersJoin host Chris Detzel for an insightful roundtable with six elite DFW-area runners as they prepare for the prest...
Building a Running Community: Alfonzo Gonzalez and the Train Pegasus Journey
In this engaging episode of DFW Running Talk, host Chris Detzel sits down with Alfonzo Gonzalez, the founder and coach of Train Pegasus, one of the Dallas-Fort Worth a...
975 Days and Counting: Andy Wang on Running Streaks, Race Directing, and Community
In this episode of DFW Running Talk, you (Chris Detzel) hosted Andy Wang, the race director of the Fort Worth Marathon. The conversation provided an in-depth look at A...
Elite Runner, Coaching, Stroller Records, and Golden Tickets: The Cal Neff Story
DFW Running Talk: Cal Nef Episode OverviewIn this engaging episode of DFW Running Talk, host Chris Detzel interviews Cal Nef, an accomplished elite runner, coach, and ...
Finding Speed in the Pandemic: Jennifer Pope's Path to Elite Running
DFW Running Talk Episode with Jennifer PopeEpisode OverviewThis episode of DFW Running Talk features host Chris Detzel interviewing Jennifer Pope, an elite runner from...
Dallas Running Scene: Dr. Mani Alavi's Journey from Two-Mile Sprints to Marathon Stars
In this engaging episode of DFW Running Talk, host Chris Detzel interviews Dr. Mani Alavi, a faculty physician at UT Southwestern and accomplished marathon runner. The...
Breaking Barriers: The First Black Runner to Complete Marathons on All Seven Continents with Tony Reed
This episode of DFW Running Talk features an interview with Tony Reed, a pioneering marathon runner with an extraordinary story. The conversation covers his remarkable...
The Business of Running: How Eric & Sharon Lindberg Create Epic Race Experiences
In this episode of DFW Running Talk, host Chris Detzel sits down with two powerhouses in the Dallas-Fort Worth running community—Eric and Sharon Lindberg from On Your ...
Behind the Scenes of Cowtown: A Conversation with Race Director Heidi Swartz
Host: Chris Detzel (DFW Running Talk)Guest: Heidi Swartz (Cowtown Marathon Executive Director)Episode Overview:This episode offers an intimate look at the Cowtown Mara...
Running, Community, and Mimosas: A Conversation with Julie Lanaux of White Rock Co-op
In this delightful episode of DFW Running Talk, host Chris Detzel sits down with Julie Lanaux, one of the administrators of the White Rock Co-op running group, for a c...
From 800m to 175 Miles: Megan Smyth's Incredible Running Journey
In this episode of DFW Running Talk, host Chris Detzel interviews Megan Smyth, an accomplished runner who recently completed 175 miles in 42 hours at the Summit Backya...
The Unexpected Champion: Shantel Cloud's Running Story of Persistence and Potential
This episode of DFW Running Talk features host Chris Detzel interviewing Shantel Cloud, an accomplished runner from the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The conversation traces...
From Little Mexico to NCAA: Dr. Jose Lopez's Running Journey
In this inspiring episode of DFW Running Talk, host Chris Detzel sits down with Dr. Jose Lopez, who shares his remarkable journey from immigrant child to accomplished ...