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DFW Running Talk

"DFW Running Talk" is a podcast dedicated to the vibrant running community in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. Each episode features in-depth conversations with local running experts, including coaches, athletes, race directors, and dieticians. We explore training tips, upcoming events, nutrition advice, and inspiring stories from the DFW running scene. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or a casual jogger, tune in to connect with and learn from the diverse voices shaping our local running culture.

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Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
44 minutes
Episodes
59
Years Active
2024 - 2025
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Beyond the Unicorn: DFW's Fastest Female Marathoners Take on Boston

Beyond the Unicorn: DFW's Fastest Female Marathoners Take on Boston

In this inspiring episode, host Chris Detzel brings together five remarkable women runners from the Dallas-Fort Worth area who recently completed the 2025 Boston Marathon. Julie Rembold (2:56), Liz N…

01:08:50  |   Fri 09 May 2025
Marathon Dad: How Jonathan Brower Finds Speed Between 3:50 AM Runs and Bedtime Stories

Marathon Dad: How Jonathan Brower Finds Speed Between 3:50 AM Runs and Bedtime Stories

In this engaging episode of DFW Running Talk, host Chris Detzel interviews Jonathan Brower, a structural engineer and accomplished runner who's known for casually passing other racers while pushing a…

00:47:25  |   Mon 05 May 2025
Breaking Barriers: Jill Wolf's Journey from 3:44 to Sub-2:50 Marathons

Breaking Barriers: Jill Wolf's Journey from 3:44 to Sub-2:50 Marathons

In this engaging episode of DFW Running Talk, host Chris Detzel sits down with Jill Wolf, an accomplished marathon runner who shares her remarkable journey from high school cross country to becoming …

01:10:25  |   Thu 01 May 2025
From Struggling to Soaring: Ariana Allen's 4:40 to Sub-3 Marathon Revolution

From Struggling to Soaring: Ariana Allen's 4:40 to Sub-3 Marathon Revolution

Join host Chris Detzel as he interviews Ariana Allen, a dedicated nurse who transformed from a casual runner into an elite sub-3 hour marathoner. This inspiring conversation tracks Ariana's remarkabl…

01:00:29  |   Sun 27 Apr 2025
Chasing the Dream: How Garrett Mayeaux is Building His Professional Triathlon Career

Chasing the Dream: How Garrett Mayeaux is Building His Professional Triathlon Career

In this episode of DFW Running Talk, host Chris Detzel interviews Garrett Mayeaux, an elite triathlete pursuing a professional career. Garrett shares his journey from amateur to pro, discussing how h…

00:44:40  |   Thu 24 Apr 2025
2:51 Marathon and 2 Kids: Melanie Lassen's Speedy Motherhood Adventure

2:51 Marathon and 2 Kids: Melanie Lassen's Speedy Motherhood Adventure

In this captivating episode, we sit down with elite runner Melanie Lassen who shares her remarkable journey of balancing competitive marathon running with motherhood. From her impressive 2:51 Boston …

00:49:02  |   Wed 16 Apr 2025
20 Marathons, 3 Kids, and Boston Dreams: The Maddie Stier Story

20 Marathons, 3 Kids, and Boston Dreams: The Maddie Stier Story

In this inspiring episode of DFW Running Talk, host Chris Detzel sits down with Maddie Stier, a remarkable marathon runner who balances elite performance with motherhood. From qualifying for Boston a…

00:43:01  |   Fri 11 Apr 2025
Marathon Mindset with Lea Ivy: Lessons from Twelve Bostons and Beyond

Marathon Mindset with Lea Ivy: Lessons from Twelve Bostons and Beyond

In this special episode of DFW Running Talk, host Chris Detzel interviews his wife and running extraordinaire, Lea Ivy. With no formal running background, Lea transformed herself from a recreational …

00:44:41  |   Sun 06 Apr 2025
Michael Jackson's Last Day Was Andy's First: A Six Star Marathon Journey

Michael Jackson's Last Day Was Andy's First: A Six Star Marathon Journey

In this captivating episode of DFW Running Talk, host Chris Detzel interviews Andy Wheatcroft, an inspiring 'mature runner' who completed all six World Marathon Majors. Andy's extraordinary transform…

00:47:19  |   Tue 01 Apr 2025
Zero to Boston in 8 Months: The Insane Running Journey of Dr. Matt Campbell

Zero to Boston in 8 Months: The Insane Running Journey of Dr. Matt Campbell

In this engaging episode of DFW Running Talk, host Chris Detzel interviews Dr. Matt Campbell, a pediatric oncologist who transformed from an out-of-shape medical fellow to a sub-2:31 marathoner and r…

00:33:14  |   Wed 26 Mar 2025
From Spain to Dallas: Carlos Para's International Running Adventures

From Spain to Dallas: Carlos Para's International Running Adventures

In this engaging episode of DFW Running Talk, host Chris Detzel interviews Carlos Para, a dentist from Spain who has built an impressive running career after moving to Dallas. Carlos shares his journ…

00:39:27  |   Sat 22 Mar 2025
The Sub-2:40 Club: DFW's Fastest Marathoners Talk Boston & London

The Sub-2:40 Club: DFW's Fastest Marathoners Talk Boston & London

Boston & London Marathon Prep with DFW's Elite Runners


Join host Chris Detzel for an insightful roundtable with six elite DFW-area runners as they prepare for the prestigious Boston and London Maratho…

00:48:18  |   Sun 16 Mar 2025
Building a Running Community: Alfonzo Gonzalez and the Train Pegasus Journey

Building a Running Community: Alfonzo Gonzalez and the Train Pegasus Journey

In this engaging episode of DFW Running Talk, host Chris Detzel sits down with Alfonzo Gonzalez, the founder and coach of Train Pegasus, one of the Dallas-Fort Worth area's most respected running gro…

00:29:29  |   Wed 12 Mar 2025
975 Days and Counting: Andy Wang on Running Streaks, Race Directing, and Community

975 Days and Counting: Andy Wang on Running Streaks, Race Directing, and Community

In this episode of DFW Running Talk, you (Chris Detzel) hosted Andy Wang, the race director of the Fort Worth Marathon. The conversation provided an in-depth look at Andy's running journey, his race …

00:43:16  |   Thu 06 Mar 2025
Elite Runner, Coaching, Stroller Records, and Golden Tickets: The Cal Neff Story

Elite Runner, Coaching, Stroller Records, and Golden Tickets: The Cal Neff Story

DFW Running Talk: Cal Nef Episode Overview

In this engaging episode of DFW Running Talk, host Chris Detzel interviews Cal Nef, an accomplished elite runner, coach, and race director based in Houston, …

00:46:26  |   Sat 01 Mar 2025
Finding Speed in the Pandemic: Jennifer Pope's Path to Elite Running

Finding Speed in the Pandemic: Jennifer Pope's Path to Elite Running

DFW Running Talk Episode with Jennifer Pope

Episode Overview
This episode of DFW Running Talk features host Chris Detzel interviewing Jennifer Pope, an elite runner from the Dallas-Fort Worth area who …

00:35:21  |   Wed 26 Feb 2025
Dallas Running Scene: Dr. Mani Alavi's Journey from Two-Mile Sprints to Marathon Stars

Dallas Running Scene: Dr. Mani Alavi's Journey from Two-Mile Sprints to Marathon Stars

In this engaging episode of DFW Running Talk, host Chris Detzel interviews Dr. Mani Alavi, a faculty physician at UT Southwestern and accomplished marathon runner. The conversation weaves through Dr.…

00:41:00  |   Fri 21 Feb 2025
Breaking Barriers: The First Black Runner to Complete Marathons on All Seven Continents with Tony Reed

Breaking Barriers: The First Black Runner to Complete Marathons on All Seven Continents with Tony Reed

This episode of DFW Running Talk features an interview with Tony Reed, a pioneering marathon runner with an extraordinary story. The conversation covers his remarkable journey from being diagnosed as…

00:51:29  |   Fri 14 Feb 2025
The Business of Running: How Eric & Sharon Lindberg Create Epic Race Experiences

The Business of Running: How Eric & Sharon Lindberg Create Epic Race Experiences

In this episode of DFW Running Talk, host Chris Detzel sits down with two powerhouses in the Dallas-Fort Worth running community—Eric and Sharon Lindberg from On Your Left!. As the driving force behi…

00:43:58  |   Fri 07 Feb 2025
Behind the Scenes of Cowtown: A Conversation with Race Director Heidi Swartz

Behind the Scenes of Cowtown: A Conversation with Race Director Heidi Swartz

Host: Chris Detzel (DFW Running Talk)
Guest: Heidi Swartz (Cowtown Marathon Executive Director)

Episode Overview:
This episode offers an intimate look at the Cowtown Marathon through the eyes of its lon…

00:41:30  |   Sat 01 Feb 2025
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