Exploring the intersection of movement and community in the district through conversation. This includes running, biking/e-biking, walking... mostly running.
"I call them my big dances."
Natalie Pertz describes the running adventures - sometimes in the form of races, other times a bit broader than that definition - that she highlights each year on her cale…
Welcome back! This episode I spoke with Kris Sooklal. I lost a bet this Fall at the NYRR 5th Avenue Mile - you'll hear about it if you listen. The result was this roughly thirty-minute conversation t…
"I didn't tell the regular world I was pregnant because I didn't really want to hear it...frankly, I just talked to my doctors and asked, "I want to run a marathon. Is it safe for the baby? If not, I…
If you've been to a Pacers track workout or race, you've probably met Xiuya Yao, a Pacers Run Club leader. She's smiley, welcoming, and encouraging while also being a super badass runner. I was thril…
"I just think [running] is a really cool thing that those of us in DC have the opportunity to do."
Hello! Happy New Year! Welcome back to Micromobility DC. I am attending the Transportation Research B…
"Showing up consistently over time with B+ work... is what actually brings you longevity in the sport."
Hello, and welcome back to Micromobility DC! You are about to listen to an episode recorded way …
If you've come to a Pacers Social Run on Monday or Thursday, you've probably come across Sam Burmester. He will introduce the workout, probably tell a few jokes, and cheer you on the whole way.
Sam i…
"Actually my training for the marathon was quite a disaster."
Bettina described signing up for a marathon as "a treat" for herself for completing her LSAT studying. She ran a 50 miler just for kicks,…
Welcome back to Micromobility DC! For episode 25 we have the first of two episodes with runners on the move from DC to NYC. I had the chance to sit down and chat with Danielle Zarnick, a marathon tra…
Welcome back to Micromobility DC - officially one year old now! Happy birthday, pod!
This episode I had the opportunity to speak with my former colleague and wonderful friend, Nate Steele, who is a we…
Hello, hello! Hope everyone is staying safe during this very polluted week in Washington, DC. I've heard that listening to a podcast about running gives the same endorphin boost as going for a run it…
Hello, hello! Welcome back to Micromobility DC. This week we hear from Willis Chen, a dedicated amateur runner who recently broke the 3 hour mark at the 2023 London Marathon. This episode is a full-o…
We are back! (Took both a podcasting #springbreak during April and am feeling refreshed and excited for what's next!)
This episode is with Amanda Earl - a running pal for a few years now. Amanda discu…
For this episode, I had the joy of speaking to Tim Choi - one of my first running friends in DC. Tim is a staple in the DC running community. You can catch him organizing happy hour runs with friends…
"I credit [running] with my sense of placemaking and belonging..."
This week I had the opportunity to sit down at my dining room table and get back to recording podcasts with Louisa Sholar. We talked …
Hello! Welcome back to Micromobility DC! It has been a while since the last episode because I've been doing a lot of non-podcast work and travel (that has led to a whole host of new understandings ar…
Hello! Happy New Year!
Many exciting things to come on the pod, and to kick off the year, we have Sarah, aka Sarita, aka Beanz talking about fresh starts and big goals. Two big goals turned accomplish…
"Because you can do it...and I think just believing you can do it is a challenge."
Happy holidays and last episode of 2022! To finish off this season of podcasting, I spoke with Liz Grufferman, who of…
Another duo episode!
In this one I spoke with Tim Hughes and Tatsu Osada - accomplished marathoners and triathletes in the DC area. The two have been friends since 2014, when they met at the fateful …
"I've always prioritized training and running in a way...I've just continued to do it no matter what."
Hilary Cairns is a staple in the DC running and triathlon community. She is the founder and leade…