Finish Lines and Milestones

Episode 172: Chris Jones - Stay Obsessed

⁠Chris Jones⁠ and I first connected online, and got to know each other over coffee before this conversation. Support Chris's inaugural Big BO 50K (5K, 10K, 25K, 50K) on

Episode 171: Carolyn Coffin - Inspired Soles

Carolyn Coffin and I met through the SandyBoy Productions podcast network — she hosts the Inspired Soles podcast and just celebrated her 300th episode. During this episo

Episode 170: Jeanette Ray - The Dunk Club

Jeanette Ray and I met when I sent her a DM about sponsoring a live event and we've been friends (and Dunk Club members) ever since. During this episode, sponsored by SW

Episode 169: Bri Qualizza: Pace and Purpose

Bri Qualizza and I have been internet friends for quite a while, probably crossing paths at a lot of local races, but this was the first time we actually got to meet in p

AUGUST: CATCHING UP WITH COACH from Rachel Michelle Running

AUGUST CATCHING UP WITH COACH Rachel and I catch up on a busy July of birthdays, Greece, Colorado training camp, and back-to-school chaos, then look ahead to a strong mo

RERUN of Episode 43 with Gordon Strain

⁠Gordon Strain⁠ — and I recorded this one back in February 2024, but I'm re-running it to celebrate his latest milestone. Gordon's production company, ⁠Pigasus Pictures⁠,

Episode 168: Abby Prentice: You Don't Have to Run Alone

Abby Prentice and I met years ago at Monumental's very first Indianapolis 5K, when I saw her running the Monumental Community Mile with her mom. During this episode, spo

Episode 167: Kelvin Quang: 3RUN7

Kelvin Quang is the co-founder of 3Run7, one of the fastest-growing (and coolest) run clubs in Indianapolis. But even if you're not local, you should listen. During this

RERUN of Episode 17 with Eileen Poore

Eileen Poore and I had been friends over Instagram DMs for a while before this recording — this was actually the first time we ever met in person. This rerun comes to y

JULY: CATCHING UP WITH COACH from Rachel Michelle Running

JULY CATCHING UP WITH COACH We recap our 4th of July races and I interview my daughter, Sydney, about her first 5K! The first Wednesday of every month this year (today i

SPECIAL EPISODE: Relay for America with Mary Pittman and Trena Roudebush

Mary Pittman and Trena Roudebush are two previous guests who are back for a special 4th of July episode to talk about their experience running in the Relay for America —

Episode 166: Peter Merante - Gritty, Not Pretty

Peter Merante ⁠and I first officially met in person at the 2025 Carmel Marathon Expo. Since then, I've run into him on the Monon Trail, at local races, and at ⁠Athletic A

Episode 165: Tammy Mills - Chin Up, Crown On

Tammy Mills⁠ and I finally met in real life for this interview. Her journey from never being allowed to play sports as a kid to running the New York City Marathon when sh

Episode 164: Zach Burton - World's Fastest Caterpillar 🐛

⁠Zach Burton⁠ and I have been crossing paths in the Indy running community for a while now, most recently at the ⁠Full Mo 50K⁠, where he ran for the second year in a row.

Episode 163: Whitney Heins - The Mother Runners

Whitney Heins is the founder of The Mother Runners, host of The Mother Runners podcast, and a UESCA-certified running coach based in Knoxville, Tennessee. I was recently

JUNE: CATCHING UP WITH COACH from Rachel Michelle Running

JUNE CATCHING UP WITH COACH We recap my first ultramarathon — the Full Mo 50K! The first Wednesday of every month(ish) this year I'm going to bring you a conversation be

Episode 162: Karen Kirkpatrick - Lupus Warrior Princess

⁠Karen Kirkpatrick⁠ and I met originally on Instagram, but we've since met in person for this interview and for a run. During this episode, sponsored by ⁠Goodr⁠, we talk

RACE RECAP: The 2026 500 Festival Indianapolis Mini-Marathon

This is a special episode of Finish Lines & Milestones where I recap all the details of my ⁠2026 500 Festival Indianapolis Mini-Marathon ⁠experience with Ainsley's Angels

Episode 161: Chikage Windler - Chasing Tornadoes and Marathon PRs

⁠Chikage Windler⁠ and I were connected by mutual friend Rob Rueff. Previously based out of Indy, Chikage is now an award-winning TV meteorologist based in Austin, Texas.

Episode 160: Steve Gilbert - If You're Not Sure You Can't, You Probably Can

Steve Gilbert is an 80-year-old, two-time Boston Marathon finisher and one of the most inspiring people I've ever had the pleasure of sitting down with. Steve was diagnos