The Runners Reunion Podcast

Training and Racing with two time Boston Marathon champion Geoff Smith

Hailed from Liverpool, Geoff Smith’s approach to training and racing mirrored the City’s reputation as tough, gritty, and resilient. In his youth soccer was his passion a

The Run for The Hoses 50th Anniversary Celebration from The City Side in Cleveland Circle Episode 2

In our 2nd episode of The Run for The Hoses 50th anniversary celebration from the City Side in Cleveland Circle we recorded Grant’s “Fireside Chat” with Jack discussing h

Our series on the "Run For The Hoses" celebration events continue from the City Side in Cleveland Circle

Turning on Beacon Street - Marathon Reflections on the Eliot Lounge, Tommy Leonard, and the event as a civic moment with Don Callahan, Mike King, and the Boston Globe's D

The 50th Boston Marathon Anniversary of the "Run For The Hoses" tour visits the Lower Falls Wine Company

Heartbreak approaches — Mile 16 (Lower Falls Wine Company), Perspectives like “When in Doubt, Less is More”, or “Don’t feel to slow? Then you’re going to Fast!”, and othe

A life of running, coaching, and community with Sue McNatt

As a 10-year old Sue McNatt’s equestrian coach suggested she supplement her training with running to improve her endurance.  The next day she went for an endless run arou

The 50th Anniversary of "Run For The Hoses" Marathon Tour

In this episode the Runners Reunion podcast was at the Morse Tavern in Natick recording live on January 14th.  The Morse Tavern is the second stop on the 50th anniversary

This week we catch up with Matt Centrowitz Sr. with a colorful discussion on his remarkable career in running and coaching

Growing up in the Bronx a young Matt Centrowitz was running with the wrong crowd getting into trouble before he entered high school. Fortunately, a move to Queens and a n

From Walk-On to Category One: Hank Pfeifle's Journey in Running and Cycling

As a senior at UVM Hank Pfeifle walked on to the cross-country team and instantly became one of the interchangeable top runners on a very competitive team.  The cross-cou

Running to stay alive with Vietnam Combat Veteran Tom Egan

With more than 110,000 miles logged that included 130+ marathons and 10+ ultra-marathons it is safe to say that running has been a big part of Tom Egan’s life.  As time h

Catching up with 1982 NCAA & TAC XC Champion Lesley Lehane

Growing up in Peabody, MA the inseparable twins Lesley and Lisa Welch decided to join the cross country ski team in middle school.  Unbeknownst to them the meeting they a

Join us this episode as we follow Richard Mulligan's incredible journey from one of the top runners in Ireland to the top of the Country Music charts decades later

Born at the notorious Sean Ross Abbey, Richard Flaherty was forcibly taken from his mother hours after birth. Good fortune smiled when he was fostered by the Mulligan fam

Our guest this episode is 1996 Olympic Marathon Trials qualifier Kim Carlson Benner

Like many of us who started running in the 70’s and 80’s it was pure happenstance. After a stint on the west coast for college Kim Carlson Benner moved to the Boston area

Our guest this episode is recent author of “Two Clicks Above Mediocre:  An Athlete’s Story” Jon Berit

Our guest this episode is long time GBTC team member and recent author of “Two Clicks Above Mediocre:  An Athlete’s Story” Jon Berit.  Mediocre is an understatement in re

Catching up with Brad Schlapak the master of mileage and antique clocks

On December 3, 1995, the US Cross Country Championships were held at fabled Franklin Park.  Reuben Reina was the heavy favorite to repeat his title from the year before. 

Welcome to season four of the Runners Reunion Podcast and a look back over the past three seasons

As we prepare for season four of the Runners Reunion Podcast, we thought it would be a good time to reflect on the first three seasons and the many interesting and inspir

Catching up with Mimi Fallon as she discusses her life in running and the many friendships along the way

Mimi Fallon’s first road race was the NYC marathon in 1989.  She entered the lottery for a number on a whim thinking it would be a long shot to be selected.  As fate woul

Catching up with Paul Gorman and his persistent approach to running and beyond

Swamscott, MA native Paul Gorman had a stellar career as a professional runner during the 80’s.  His journey to the elite level during the height of the running boom, how

Janice Cataldo discusses Title Nine and the early days of Women's X-Country and Track at Providence College

When Title 9 was signed into law in 1972 little did Janice Cataldo know how it would impact her life and the contributions she would make to one of the storied women’s tr

Our guest this episode is Olympic Trials qualifier, coach and community organizer Mark Robinson

Our guest this episode is 10 time All American Mark Robinson.  A graduate of Catholic University, and longtime coach of his alma mater, Robinson did not begin running unt

The Legacy of Johnson & Wales AC and Colonel John McNulty

In the 1970s and 1980s Johnson & Wales AC (JWAC) was the dominant road running club in Rhode Island.  Prior to becoming a four year college (now a university) JWAC had on