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Tough Runs Don't Last

Graham and Michelle provide their insight and knowledge (or lack thereof) on all things running. That includes their unique experiences with live races, training, hard lessons learned, and some interesting stories in between. Whether you're a longtime runner or a beginner interested in signing up for your first 5K, the Tough Runs Don't Last podcast has something for everyone!

Sports Running
Update frequency
every 10 days
Average duration
44 minutes
Episodes
48
Years Active
2024 - 2025
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Episode 28: Graham runs a Turkey Trot and gets ready for the 3 Bridges Marathon in Little Rock

Episode 28: Graham runs a Turkey Trot and gets ready for the 3 Bridges Marathon in Little Rock

Michelle and Graham are back after a two-week layoff. While Michelle works to finish another semester of law school, Graham looks to finish 2024 strong with a goal of running a sub 4-hour marathon ne…

00:50:02  |   Sun 01 Dec 2024
Episode 27: Michelle plays pickleball, Graham recaps his trails race (and then some) + more!!

Episode 27: Michelle plays pickleball, Graham recaps his trails race (and then some) + more!!

Graham has been busy over the last couple of weeks. He recaps his first trail race experience at the Back 40 Trail Race in Bella Vista, Arkansas. He also updates us on how the Rhino Ultra is going, s…

00:47:56  |   Sun 17 Nov 2024
Episode 26: City of Colleges race recap, Graham's upcoming trail race, Trap movie review

Episode 26: City of Colleges race recap, Graham's upcoming trail race, Trap movie review

Graham paced the City of Colleges half marathon in Conway, Arkansas, on Saturday. On paper, it was the best pace job he's ever done, but he'll explain why he feels he let some runners in his pace gro…

00:47:22  |   Sun 03 Nov 2024
Episode 25: Spooky Sprint half, Arkansas 20K recap + more! (Halloween episode)

Episode 25: Spooky Sprint half, Arkansas 20K recap + more! (Halloween episode)

Graham and Michelle dress up for this Halloween episode of the TRDL podcast! Graham recaps his experience pacing the Spooky Sprint half marathon last weekend in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He followed th…

00:50:54  |   Mon 28 Oct 2024
Episode 24: Graham talks the Chicago Marathon & upcoming races. Michelle wins fantasy football!

Episode 24: Graham talks the Chicago Marathon & upcoming races. Michelle wins fantasy football!

With the 2024 Chicago Marathon happening today, Graham talks about his experience running the same race in 2021. He also lets everyone know how the Rhino Ultra is going and talks about the Spooky Spr…

00:49:35  |   Mon 14 Oct 2024
Episode 23: Pumpkin Run recap + Michelle runs yet another 5K!!

Episode 23: Pumpkin Run recap + Michelle runs yet another 5K!!

Michelle and Graham are back to recap their hometown race from last week. Michelle ran another 5K on Saturday. How'd she do? Is that Saturn or a UFO on her Children's Hospital 5K medal (it's Saturn)?…

00:45:26  |   Mon 07 Oct 2024
Episode 22: Graham runs the Stampede 10K, M&G do the Pumpkin Run next weekend!

Episode 22: Graham runs the Stampede 10K, M&G do the Pumpkin Run next weekend!

On this week's episode, Graham recaps his experience running the Stampede 10K in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Michelle and Graham both will take on the Great 5K Pumpkin Run in Lonoke next Saturday. Is Miche…

00:43:04  |   Sun 22 Sep 2024
Episode 21: Graham does the Rhino Ultra. Michelle does law school. Both ready for the Pumpkin Run?

Episode 21: Graham does the Rhino Ultra. Michelle does law school. Both ready for the Pumpkin Run?

On this week's episode, Graham lets us know how the Rhino Ultra is going. He started his first of 10 half marathons (within 10 weeks' time) earlier this week. Michelle reads more than she does anythi…

00:25:47  |   Mon 16 Sep 2024
Episode 20: Graham is indecisive about today's run. Michelle updates us on her bread competition

Episode 20: Graham is indecisive about today's run. Michelle updates us on her bread competition

No races this weekend for Graham or Michelle, but we do check in on how their fantasy football teams are doing. Also, Michelle lets us know how her bread competition went at the local county fair. An…

00:18:01  |   Sun 08 Sep 2024
Episode 19: Graham runs the ARK 5K & Michelle makes competition bread with a migraine

Episode 19: Graham runs the ARK 5K & Michelle makes competition bread with a migraine

Graham runs his 15th Arkansas Grand Prix race of the season on Saturday in North Little Rock, and does well for not being in tip-top shape. Michelle gets a migraine, but it doesn't stop her from baki…

00:32:53  |   Mon 02 Sep 2024
Episode 18: Michelle plays volleyball & Graham considers doing the Rhino Ultra again

Episode 18: Michelle plays volleyball & Graham considers doing the Rhino Ultra again

Michelle played volleyball yesterday and gave her horse (Midnight) a bath Sunday morning, but has yet to get back on the bike. Graham got back to his training runs + did some mowing this week, but Th…

00:36:26  |   Sun 25 Aug 2024
Episode 17: Graham and Michelle didn't run this week

Episode 17: Graham and Michelle didn't run this week

What else is there to say? Well, plenty. Check it out and visit rhinoraces.com and come be part of the premier virtual running series today!

00:42:17  |   Mon 19 Aug 2024
Episode 16: 2024 Olympic wrap-up & Graham runs the Watermelon 5K

Episode 16: 2024 Olympic wrap-up & Graham runs the Watermelon 5K

Graham and Michelle talk all about the last week of the 2024 Olympic Games, including the United States' dominance in the track & field events. They also discuss the Olympic records that were set in …

00:39:00  |   Mon 12 Aug 2024
Episode 15: Graham battles the heat in prep for the Watermelon 5K + 2024 Olympics track & field

Episode 15: Graham battles the heat in prep for the Watermelon 5K + 2024 Olympics track & field

Graham and Michelle are back after taking a few weeks off. They continue to discuss all things running and life, plus the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris! Graham talks about how to handle running/trainin…

00:54:50  |   Mon 05 Aug 2024
Episode 14: Graham recaps the Brent Morrison Memorial 8K & Michelle gets back to biking

Episode 14: Graham recaps the Brent Morrison Memorial 8K & Michelle gets back to biking

On this week's show, Graham recaps his experience at the Brent Morrison Memorial No Runners Forgotten 8K in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Michelle gets back into her exercise routine despite not having the h…

00:38:33  |   Mon 15 Jul 2024
Episode 13: Graham trains in the heat, Michelle doesn't + Graham's 7-word race on Saturday

Episode 13: Graham trains in the heat, Michelle doesn't + Graham's 7-word race on Saturday

On this post-Independence Day episode, Graham and Michelle continue to talk all things life, with some running in between. Graham gets his butt kicked by the heat on July 4th, but finishes his traini…

00:47:00  |   Mon 08 Jul 2024
Episode 12: Graham chases neighborhood brats, Michelle streaks, The Crow remake analysis & more!

Episode 12: Graham chases neighborhood brats, Michelle streaks, The Crow remake analysis & more!

On this week's show, Graham gets heckled by some local tweens during one of his training runs. Michelle rides her bike four-ish days in a row and makes bread that you can't make a traditional sandwic…

00:46:28  |   Mon 01 Jul 2024
Episode 11: Graham goes solo & recaps the Benton 2-Miler, his training & mental health struggles

Episode 11: Graham goes solo & recaps the Benton 2-Miler, his training & mental health struggles

Graham goes it alone for this week's show (sorry for the lengthy break). He recaps his last race, the Benton 2-Miler, and explains why he's pleased with the outcome of that race, as opposed to the An…

00:34:46  |   Wed 26 Jun 2024
Episode 10: Andy Buschmann 4-Mile Classic recap, Michelle makes bread, and Eminem's new track

Episode 10: Andy Buschmann 4-Mile Classic recap, Michelle makes bread, and Eminem's new track

On this week's show, Graham recaps his experience with the Andy Buschmann 4-Mile Classic in downtown Batesville, Arkansas. He'll explain why he loved the race and medal, and why he was OK getting hum…

00:59:56  |   Mon 03 Jun 2024
Episode 9: Graham gets back on track, mowing, weird dreams, fitness watches and apps

Episode 9: Graham gets back on track, mowing, weird dreams, fitness watches and apps

On this week's show, Michelle and Graham discuss running, stationary cycling & much more. After a busy and stressful couple of weeks, Graham gets back on track with his training schedule in preparati…

00:35:39  |   Sun 26 May 2024
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