50 State Finish Lines: Why Have Just One!
The 50 State Finish Lines podcast explores running, road races, and all the ways running enriches our lives. In each episode, we discuss favorite races, tips about training, and hear from longtime runners about their favorite running shoes, tech gear, races, and how they stay motivated through the years. Whether you are thinking about starting running for the first time, or are considering new races in new places, or just looking for motivational ideas, this podcast offers lots of great information. Join us for a listen!
- Update frequency
- every 15 days
- Average duration
- 30 minutes
- Episodes
- 27
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
S5 E3: Swim, Bike, Run--oh my! Triathlons have entered the conversation!
Today's conversation with Chuck takes us into the world of triathlons. Chuck breaks down the organizations that host these events and offers training guidance. It is a wonderfully candid conversation…
Running Longevity-All the ways to keep running fresh and fun!
Come listen as Maureen and I discuss her favorite races, the running clubs she is a part of, and all the ways Maureen keeps a high level of enthusiasm for running. After this listen we will all need …
S5 E1: Running together....successfully!
What is the trick for couples/groups running together?
What goes into planning for the every day run, and for long races when running with others? How about running with family members?
Join me for a…
S4 Epi. 4 Tina N and her daily running ritual. Lace up for a listen!
No earbuds, no watch-no problem!
Join us for a rewarding conversation with Tina N. as she takes us along on her daily and longstanding ritual of running every day, all without music and timing devic…
S4, Ep 3: Be Kind in the Moment, Wise Words from Curtis R.
Curtis R., a Marine veteran who grew up in N.C., and his canine partner, Remy, join us for an enlightening conversation about races, training, and the power of positivity. Curtis takes us to the San …
S4, Ep. 2 50 State Finish Lines: Yuma H. joins us for a lively and insightful conversation about Home Base Veterans and Family Care as well she Runs this town running groups.
Yuma H., a marathoner, a Navy veteran, and a commercial truck driver takes us along as she recounts her first marathon at Chicago and shares her commitment to Home Base, an important Veterans support…
S4: Ep. 1 : Friendship and running. How running can lead to meaningful and lasting friendships.
Join me for a chat with Liz T. as she shares her running roots, starting on her high school track near Pittsburgh, PA. Those nightly two miles runs with a dear friend led Liz to not only a lifetime o…
S3, Episode 5: 50 State Finish Lines-Do you want to take your running to the next level? Meet Keri-Ann Rugg, a fantastic runner and dynamic coach as she share her training tips!
When Keri-Ann Rugg wanted to run faster, she turned to a running coach to help her achieve her dream of qualifying for the Boston Marathon. Have you, too, considered using a coach or are you just cur…
S3, Episode 4: 50 State Finish Lines: Rethinking Training...Sherab M. takes us along as she rethinks her workout regimen making some wonderful and surprising discoveries!
Sherab M. is a longtime Toronto runner, having run the New York City marathon ten times, competed in South Africa’s Comrades Ultramarathon numerous times, and run The Boston Marathon 17 times! With t…
S3, Episode 3: 50 State Finish Lines: Laura H. takes us along to The Disney Marathon, her return to running after taking a break, and she shares the value of having a race on the calendar!
In today's episode, we hear from Laura H. as she shares some friendly and social aspects of the running community. After racing in a 5K, Laura joined local running clubs gradually increasing her mile…
S3, Episode 2: 50 State Finish Lines-Come listen to Janet P.'s experiences with the Mt. Washington Road Race, The Peace Corps, and the early years of The Boston Marathon!
Today, The Boston Marathon is a grand event with thousands of runners from around the world. But what was it like in the 1970s and 1980s? Janet ran her first Boston Marathon around 1979 when she was…
S3, Episode 1: 50 State Finish Lines: London Marathon, Tokyo Marathon and more! Listen to Luz B. as she takes us along on her amazing running journey!
Luz Bay has run more than 200 races, including 18 marathons. How and when did she get started? With so many races completed, which ones are her favorites and which ones would she recommend to others?…
S2, Episode 6: 50 State Finish Lines: Andy Schachat, a local race announcer, offers his view from the finish line.
Andy Schachat is a longtime announcer at many road races. He shares his most memorable events including calling finishers at the Boston marathon, being present when NH course records were broken, and…
S2, Ep. 5 50 State Finish Lines: Six03 Endurance...Not One Sport, Every Sport. Listen as Tom H. shares how he built this popular organization, one athlete at a time.
Today, Six03 Endurance hosts six impressive trail and mountain competitions, often welcoming the planet's most elite endurance athletes. Yet, Six03 Endurance remains true to its early roots as an inc…
S.2. Ep. 4 50 State Finish Lines: Running the Boston marathon, TWICE, in less than 12 months! Maggie, a young professional, shares her inspiring journey!
Some runners come to the marathon distance after years of running shorter races. Not Maggie. Growing up playing sports, Maggie took up running half marathons and full marathons when she began her pro…
S2, Ep. 3 50 State Finish Lines: The Mile Challenge. What would it look like to run one mile every day for a year. Or two years? Join me as I speak with two terrific runners going strong!
Gabriel and Paul have been running at least one mile a day for over two years. Sounds easy? Not so fast. The commitment and discipline to do so every day is surprisingly challenging in today's busy w…
S2, Ep. 2: 50 State Finish Lines: Racing in All Seasons. Join me for a conversation with Diane L. as we discuss her active lifestyle which includes snowshoe running.
In today's episode, Diane L. shares how her running has evolved over time. She takes us along as she shares how she got started while living in the Midwest and how one conversation with a medical pro…
S1, Bonus: 50 State Finish Lines: The Tybee Island, Georgia & The Jamestown, R.I. half marathons- Racing alone has its own rewards.
At some point in your racing journey, you might find yourself attending races by yourself. In today's episode come along as I discuss two coastal races--one in Georgia and another in Rhode Island, bo…
S2, Ep. 1: 50 State Finish Lines Yes! A marathon in all 50 states is possible. Join for a listen as Judy shares her story! Humble, gracious, and strong, Judy is pure inspiration!
In today's episode, Judy G. opens up about her years of running and how she completed the ultimate quest of running a marathon in all 50 states. Judy also talks about her involvement with Jeff Gallow…
S1, Ep. 8: 50 State Finish Lines: "To inspire and to be inspired." Join us for a powerful listen with Sinthy K. as she shares her journey from growing up in Laos to becoming an unstoppable runner.
In this episode, Sinthy reminds us of the power of running. She also helps us to understand the power of health, the power of community, and the power of feeling free. Sinthy started with her first 5…