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The Zone 2 Podcast

The Zone 2 Podcast
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Brookline Center For Community Mental Health
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Strava
Newport Rhode Island Marathon
Nutrition For Runners
New Balance
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Running talk at a conversational pace. New episodes every Wednesday with runners of all kinds — sharing stories, lessons, and laughs from the road. Based in Boston, The Zone 2 Podcast started as a passion project while Francis and Brian trained for their first marathons. Since then, it's grown into a platform for conversations with voices from across the running community — from brand reps and run... more

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Latest Episodes

Usually, we like to stay in Zone 2, but we love a good race recap! Enjoy this episode, featuring our dear friend and 5x marathoner Anthony Wiryaman, who ran a huge PR at the Philly Marathon a 2 weeks ago! In this episode, Anthony and Francis both rec... more

Last week we heard about what it takes to run at the division 1 level. This week we're turning on the jets to talk to 2-time Olympian and American record holder in the women's indoor 5k, Elise Cranny.

🏃From turkey trots to time trials, in this epi... more

What does it take to compete at the Division 1 level? In this week's episode we take a look behind the curtain of elite collegiate training with Boston College miler and steeplechaser, Colin Shaver, who shares his journey from being sidelined inhis f... more

Running your first half-marathon can seem like a daunting task. All the miles of preparation, all the early mornings (and early evenings), all the workouts... None of that guarantees anything, yet we still go to that starting line every time to see w... more

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Recent Guests

Elise Cranny
Two-time Olympian and American indoor record holder in the 5K
M11 Track Club
Episode: 39: At the Top of Her Game: Elise Cranny
Colin Shaver
Senior at Boston College and a one-mile and steeplechase professional.
Boston College
Episode: 38: Shooting for the Stars with Colin Shaver
Tim Scott
Debut half marathon runner and Brian's roommate
Episode: 37: From Squats to Strides with Tim Scott
Adi Bandekar
A coach at Heartbreak and a marathon runner.
Heartbreak
Episode: 36: From Miles to Meaning with Adi Bandekar
Mark Sibold
A 2024 Boston Marathoner and survivor of a serious accident
Episode: 34: Against All Odds with Mark Sibold
Fidelis Teixeira
Professional photographer and general manager of Heartbreak.
Heartbreak
Episode: 33: Capturing Momentum with Fidelis Teixeira
Eric Ashe
A two-time Olympic Trials qualifier, former four-time team MVP and two-time team captain at Boston University, and former head distance coach at Tufts University.
Former Head Distance Coach at Tufts University
Episode: 32: Chasing OTQs with Eric Ashe
Cate Schultz
Nike Women's Running Ambassador and multiple time marathoner
Nike
Episode: 31: Frolicking and Friends with Cate Schultz
Marielle Hall
Olympic 10,000-meter runner and community manager for Heartbreak Santa Monica.
Heartbreak Santa Monica
Episode: 30: Giving it your All with Olympian Marielle Hall

Hosts

Brian
Co-host with a background in running, sharing both competitive and community experiences through the lens of distance running.
Francis
Co-host passionate about running and the emotional and community facets of the sport, engaging listeners through relatable storytelling.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings
  • The Best

    A great conversational running podcast for beginners, advanced runners, and everyone in between!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    stressedmonkey
    United States5 months ago
  • Great pod!

    Interesting and educational. The hosts are smart, funny, and engaging. The guests are inspiring and thoughtful! One of my favorite podcasts - can’t wait til next release on Wednesday!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    George98!23
    United States8 months ago
  • Love this podcast

    These guys are very entertaining and a blast to listen to! Always a good laugh,, some good information and fun! Love the fun fact too‼️‼️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Far n Sure
    United States10 months ago
  • Runners pay attention

    Excellent and informative podcast that would appeal to all runners.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emergency MD
    United States10 months ago

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The engaging guests share unique insights that resonate with the audience's own running journeys.
The humor intertwined with informative content makes each episode enjoyable.
Listeners appreciate the blend of fun, inspiration, and education in each episode.
The conversational style of the hosts helps make complex running topics accessible to all.

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#212
United States/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#81
Canada/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#158
United Kingdom/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#124
Italy/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#205
France/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#30
Saudi Arabia/Sports/Running

Talking Points

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7: Fast Times with Tommy Hinojosa
Q: Could you describe the difference between high school and college running?
He highlights a significant increase in training intensity and mileage, moving from 45 to about 70-80 miles a week.
7: Fast Times with Tommy Hinojosa
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about how you made your way into running?
Tommy shares that his introduction to running began with his father, who did marathons when Tommy was young, and he gradually transitioned from soccer to running.
4: Running for a Cause with Haley Medeiros
Q: What has been your favorite part of the current marathon training cycle so far?
Meeting so many different people and talking about our bigger reasons for running has been really beautiful.
4: Running for a Cause with Haley Medeiros
Q: What do you do to recover after a really long run or really intense workout?
I've been trying to be a lot better about fueling immediately after I run, having a smoothie as soon as I get home, and then I foam roll and stretch a lot, plus I've started using Normatec boots for recovery.
4: Running for a Cause with Haley Medeiros
Q: So Haley, you're running the Boston Marathon for charity. Could you tell us a little bit about who you're running it for, what you're supporting, and your connection to the cause?
I'm training to be a school psychologist and I'm running for the Brookline Center for Community Mental Health. They provide outpatient mental health services to families regardless of their resources, which aligns with my values.

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Conversations surrounding the world of running take center stage, providing insights and stories from a diverse group of voices that span professional athletes, coaches, brand representatives, and everyday runners. Episodes frequently feature discussions on training, personal journeys, and community engagement within the running scene, often highlighting both triumphs and challenges. The hosts, with a friendly and engaging demeanor, blend humor and genuine curiosity, fostering an environment that celebrates the joys and complexities of distance running while also leaning into the camaraderie and emotional aspects shared among runners at different levels.

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Recent guests on The Zone 2 Podcast include:

1. Elise Cranny
2. Colin Shaver
3. Tim Scott
4. Adi Bandekar
5. Mark Sibold
6. Fidelis Teixeira
7. Eric Ashe
8. Cate Schultz

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