The Blue Water Running Podcast

Grant Davis, Port Huron Northern: Season 3, Episode 15

Grant Davis of Port Huron Northern has seen a fantastic start to his senior year, but his progress really began in earnest last year as a junior in track, when he dropped

Emma Reimer, New Haven: Season 3, Episode 14.

Our episode today is with senior Emma Reimer from New Haven High School. After a busy winter running indoor track for Breen Track Club, where she was seventh in the spri

Chloe Boright, Lutheran North: Season 3, Episode 13.

"Running is 80% mental and 20% physical. The only thing that can restrict you is yourself." -Kipchoge Today’s guest is junior Chloe Boright of Macomb Lutheran North High

Ethan Kreger, St. Clair High School: Season 3, Episode 12

Welcome back to the Blue Water Running podcast, where we get to know the mindset, miles, and moments behind the high school and collegiate cross country and track and fie

Connor Pepin, Cros-Lex: Season 3, Episode 11

Last track season, Cros-Lex’s Connor Pepin saw huge gains in his performance, going from a 2:14 to a 2:02 in the 800, a 4:46 to 4:31 mile, he won the Thumb Meet of Champs

2026 Blue Water Area XC Season Preview

August 19, 2026 kicks off the official MHSAA competition date for high school cross country, and it’s time for the 2026 Blue Water Running Cross Country Preview! The prev

Macomb Community College XC Season Preview with Coach Matt Fecht: Season 3, Episode 9

In this episode, we have Coach Matt Fecht, the head cross country and track coach at Macomb Community College.  We will discuss a smorgasbord of running topics and themes

SC4 Women's XC Preview with Coach Andrea Rheaume: Season 3, Episode 8

Welcome to another episode of The Blue Water Running Podcast, where we feature and celebrate the amazing high school and collegiate cross country and track and field athl

Jenna Dobbs, Algonac: Season 3, Episode 7

Welcome to another episode of The Blue Water Running Podcast, where we feature and celebrate the amazing high school and collegiate cross country and track and field athl

Penelope McNutt, North Branch: Season 3, Episode 6

On Saturday, May 16, North Branch’s ladies claimed the team regional crown, just edging out Orchard Lake St. Mary’s, 102-98.  Leading the way was the double-sprint champi

Brett Lestage, Imlay City: Season 3, Episode 5

In this episode, we have our first guest from Imlay City High School: junior sprint sensation Brett Lestage.  Brett has had a fantastic season, hitting early qualifying m

Aubree Deshetsky, North Branch High School: Season 3, Episode 4

Today’s guest is North Branch senior Aubree Deshetsky, an incredibly versatile and accomplished athlete.  Aubree has dominated the throwing events in the Blue Water Area

Brandon Ziehmer, Anchor Bay High School: Season 3, Episode 3

Junior Brandon Ziehmer of Anchor Bay has been steadily improving across a variety of distances over his career. As a freshman, he ran a 53-second 400, but dropped that to

2026 Girls Outdoor Track and Field Season Preview. Season 3, Episode 1

It’s time for the 2026 Girls Outdoor Track and Field Season Preview!  The statistics used to write the season preview include BWAC, MAC, and Catholic High School League r

2026 Boys Outdoor Track and Field Season Preview. Season 3, Episode 2

It’s time for the 2026 Boys Outdoor Track and Field Season Preview!  The statistics used to write the season preview include BWAC, MAC, and Catholic High School League re

The Anniversary Special with Camden Khon, Season 3

It’s the second anniversary of The Blue Water Running Podcast! It has been an incredible privilege to get to know local athletes and hear many amazing and inspiring stori

2025 Top Moments: Season 2, Ep. 30

As 2025 wraps up and we finish another incredible year of local athletics, let's take a moment to look back on the highlights and achievements of the Blue Water Area

Abigail Vanderkooi: Season 2, Episode 29

Philippians 4:13 - “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” GVSU runner Abby Vanderkooi is back for another episode of the pod and has a great perspectiv

Thomas Westphal: Season 2, Episode 28

"The only thing that I see that is distinctly different about me is: I'm not afraid to die on a treadmill. I will not be outworked, period. You might have more talen

Brynn Hurley: Season 2, Episode 27

We've got a very special guest who just wrapped up a monumental freshman cross country season, earning a prestigious national honor. Today, we're talking with