All Episodes

Play Pause

S1 E39 May 09, 2025

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...

Play Pause

S1 E38 May 05, 2025

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...

Play Pause

S1 E37 May 01, 2025

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...

Play Pause

S1 E36 Apr 27, 2025

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...

Play Pause

S1 E35 Apr 24, 2025

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 ...

Play Pause

S1 E34 Apr 16, 2025

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. ...

Play Pause

S1 E33 Apr 11, 2025

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...

Play Pause

S1 E32 Apr 06, 2025

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...

Play Pause

S1 E31 Apr 01, 2025

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...

Play Pause

S1 E30 Mar 26, 2025

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...

Play Pause

S1 E29 Mar 22, 2025

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...

Play Pause

S1 E28 Mar 16, 2025

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...

Play Pause

S1 E27 Mar 12, 2025

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...

Play Pause

S1 E26 Mar 06, 2025

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...

Play Pause

S1 E25 Mar 01, 2025

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 ...

Play Pause

S1 E24 Feb 26, 2025

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...

Play Pause

S1 E23 Feb 21, 2025

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...

Play Pause

S1 E22 Feb 14, 2025

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...

Play Pause

S1 E21 Feb 07, 2025

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 ...

Play Pause

S1 E20 Feb 01, 2025

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...