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Alex Batsala: From 58th to 7th at State & Finding Joy in Running Again

What changes when you stop chasing times and start remembering why you love running? Plainfield South senior Alex Batsala joins Ándale Run to talk about his transformati

Kara Glenn: Range, Resilience & Learning to Race Smarter

Kara Glenn joins Ándale Run to talk about what it’s like competing across an incredible range—from the 400 and 800 on the track to the 3200 and cross country. The Illino

Coach Mike Garber: Building Champions Beyond the Finish Line

What does it really take to build a championship cross-country program? Coach Mike Garber of Glenwood joins Ándale Run to talk about the culture, mindset, and relationsh

You Gotta Be a Little Delusional” | Quaid Berger

How much confidence does it take to chase a state title? According to Quaid Berger, sometimes you have to be “a little delusional.” Quaid joins Ándale Run to talk about

Aidan Connors: State Champion, NXN & the Power of Consistency

What does it take to become a state champion—and help your team reach the national stage? Aidan Connors joins Ándale Run to reflect on his career at Plainfield North, fr

Ruel Newberry: From 11th at NXN to Chasing the National Title

Ruel Newberry is already one of the top high school distance runners in the country—and he has even bigger goals ahead. After finishing 11th at NXN and running 8:46 for

More Than State Champs: Abe Garcia & Alonzo Bautista on Dixon’s Next Goal

From middle school rivals to state champions. Dixon sophomores Abe Garcia and Alonzo Bautista join Ándale Run to talk about how their relationship evolved from competing

Pound the Stone: Coach Jake Peal on Training, Mental Toughness & Trusting the Process

https://pealpacedtrackclub.com/ What does it take to become a better runner? Sometimes it’s simply showing up, day after day. Coach Jake Peal joins Ándale Run to talk a

Max Kirby: Be Comfortable With the Uncomfortable

What does it take to stay consistent when the competition keeps getting faster? Peoria Notre Dame senior Max Kirby joins Ándale Run to talk about his journey from starti

“Running Is Who You Are” — Coach Scott Friedlander on Identity, Culture & Toughness

What does it take to build a high school running culture that lasts for decades? Deerfield head coach Scott Friedlander joins the Ándale Run Podcast to talk about the cu

Ben Gorsage: State Champion, 800m Tactics & a Wild Finish at Hoka

In this episode we talk with Ben about race tactics, what keeps him grounded, and recounting one of the most memorable finishes at Hoka Festival of Miles in the 800 event

It’s about Team

Join in and listen as we sit with Dean Geiger who was part of the 2A State Championship team for IL. We talk about how he started as a runner and his biggest lesson to wh

The B-Man/Andale - Cross Country Special

This is a special collaboration with B-Man, the conversation is all about the upcoming cross country season in the state of Illinois. Enjoy this conversation and Andale

Mind Shift - Mia Sirois

In this first episode of season two we sit down with Mia Sirois. She is an amazing runner and better yet you’ll see that she is an amazing human being. We dive into

Passion N Love - Mateo Ramiro- Garcia - Ep 24

This weeks featured Guest is none other then the “Mexican Sensation” Mateo Ramiro-Garcia. Mateo truly has a passion for the sport of running especially for the team aspec

Enjoy the time - Quentin Nauman - ep 23

This week we are featuring Quentin Nauman, someone who is genuine and wants to see other High Schoolers succeed in their events. Quentin shares the first moment he broke

Mental Game - Lindsay Calvario - Ep 22

In this weeks podcast we have Lindsay Calvario as our guest. We want to help give you the tools to succeed in your running career and also in life. Lindsay is part of the

At The Line - Tra’Monti Williams - Ep 21

In this podcast we feature Tra’Monti Williams. He is has some great experiences in running, being part of a State Championship team in Cross Country, and being on a 4x8 S

Always be Confident - Sam Hill - Ep 20

Join us as we sit down with one of the best long distance runners in the state of Illinois Sam Hill. We talk about ego and confidence and what’s the difference. Sam share

Give yourself a chance - Alexa Novak - Ep 19

Join us in this episode as we feature Alexa Novak. Alexa has been a 2x IL All-Stater, and has been an incredible competitor at all her meets. She shares her insights abou