DFW Running Talk

About 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.

Publisher

Chris Detzel

Category

sports · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Oct 2024

Latest episode

12 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

133 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Oct 2026

   Married to a Marathon Runner: The Side of Running Nobody Talks About

   What happens when four running moms finally get to tell their side of the story? Their husbands run marathons, chase personal records, log 70–100 miles a week, and spend plenty of time talking about running. But behind every early-morning workout, long run, and race-day finish line, there's another story worth hearing. In this episode of DFW Running Talk, Chris Detzel sits down with four women who are runners, mothers, and wives of competitive marathoners. And they have plenty to say! From running shoes constantly arriving at the door and endless Strava conversations to taper-week anxiety and negotiating whose turn it is to run, the conversation gets funny quickly. But there's a serious side, too. What does it take to raise children, manage careers, support a spouse's demanding training schedule, and still find time to chase your own running goals? The women talk openly about the mental load of motherhood, the sacrifices that often go unnoticed, and the importance of communicating as a family. They also share their own running journeys, including breaking the two-hour half marathon barrier, chasing personal records, overcoming mental obstacles, and discovering the incredible friendships that running creates. This isn't just a conversation about being married to fast runners. It's about motherhood, marriage, ambition, community, and making sure your own goals don't get lost along the way. Whether you're training for your first 5K, chasing a Boston qualifying time, raising a family, or supporting someone who loves running, you'll find something to relate to in this conversation. Build your own running story. Free 5K, half marathon, and marathon training plans: https://dfwrunningtalk.com/training-plans (https://dfwrunningtalk.com/training-plans) Find your next race: https://dfwrunningtalk.com/races (https://dfwrunningtalk.com/races) Listen to more running stories: https://www.dfwrunningtalk.com (https://www.dfwrunningtalk.com/) Sponsor All Races apply: Saturday, October 17th, it's the Big Texas Run in Arlington. Grab two friends for the 15K relay. Use code BIGTEX7. Link:  https://dfwrunningtalk.com/big-texas-run (https://dfwrunningtalk.com/big-texas-run) Then November 21st, the Pumpkin Spice Half in Fort Worth, with a pie for everybody at the after-party. Use code PS7. Link: https://dfwrunningtalk.com/pumpkin-spice-race (https://dfwrunningtalk.com/pumpkin-spice-race)

2. 

   5 Oct 2026

   Chasing a Sub-3 Marathon After a Life-Changing Crash

   Barely able to walk after a car crash. Now chasing a sub-three-hour marathon. This is a story about rebuilding, finding community, and giving the next starting line everything you have. From living in a car in Los Angeles to a 3:25 Dallas Marathon debut, this journey has taken some unexpected turns—including accidentally running a half marathon and completing a 33-mile run from Dallas to Fort Worth. We explore the lessons from hitting the wall at mile 23, how running friends help build consistency, and what’s different heading into the Indianapolis Marathon. The conversation closes with the crash that forced everything to stop—and the gratitude that followed. CHAPTERS 00:00 The road to marathon number two 05:09 Living in a car and finding a new direction 10:05 Finding community through Dallas running clubs 15:11 A 3:25 marathon debut and lessons from the wall 24:23 Preparing for Indianapolis 26:15 A 33-mile Dallas-to-Fort Worth run 29:53 Chasing sub-three 31:05 The crash, recovery, and gratitude Find free training plans, races, and running resources: https://www.dfwrunningtalk.com (https://www.dfwrunningtalk.com) Get the Monday DFW Running Email: https://dfwrunningtalk.substack.com (https://dfwrunningtalk.substack.com) Looking for a 5k, 1/2 marathon or full marathon training plan? https://dfwrunningtalk.com/training-plans Find most races in all of Texas: https://dfwrunningtalk.com/races Follow DFW Running Talk and leave a rating if this story resonates with you.

3. 

   28 Sept 2026

   From a Five-Minute Run to Kilimanjaro: Building Endurance and Confidence

   Cheryl Haynes’s first run lasted five minutes. Her goal was to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. What followed was a journey through mountain summits, setbacks, a first marathon, and finding comfort in running after losing her mom. In this episode of DFW Running Talk, Cheryl joins host Chris Detzel to share how she built endurance as a beginner in flat South Florida, prepared for Kilimanjaro and Mont Blanc, and returned to summit Aconcagua after an unsuccessful first attempt. We explore the mental side of endurance, the lessons that came from starting small, and how a welcoming DFW running club became something Cheryl looks forward to each week. It’s a story for anyone wondering whether they’re capable of more—even if a single mile feels far away. What’s one running or adventure goal you once thought was out of reach? Explore free training plans, races, running clubs, and coaches: https://www.dfwrunningtalk.com (https://www.dfwrunningtalk.com/) Get the Monday DFW Running Email: https://dfwrunningtalk.substack.com (https://dfwrunningtalk.substack.com/) Follow DFW Running Talk for more real stories from the running community.

Who has been a guest on DFW Running Talk

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Dustin Darakhshan
• Pierce Showe
• Maddie Stier
• Theo Murdaugh
• Julie Rembold

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

93,413

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

18 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 70 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

90

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

51

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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