A podcast about running, sports, and whatever else is on our minds. Mostly running. Join Andrew Hettinger and Adam Wheeler as they discuss running and stuff that's mostly connected to running.
On the pod, we bring guests from around the running community, local race directors, and much more!
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Andrew shares his Indianapolis race experience, revealing the journey through training and the key takeaways for achieving success in long-distance running.
3 Jun 2024
Episode 200! - The Boys Get Woke, Talk Running, and Celebrate 5.5 Years!
In this conversation, Adam and Andrew reflect on their 200th episode of their podcast, Rust Belt Running. They discuss the evolution of their podcast and coaching service, as well as their approach to running and coaching. They also delve into various topics, including the controversial statements made by NFL kicker Harrison Butker, the state of social media, and the current state of the Cleveland Cavaliers. They emphasize the importance of simplicity, genuineness, and staying true to their values in their podcast and coaching endeavors. In this conversation, Andrew and Adam discuss their upcoming fall running plans and reflect on their running experiences over the past year. They talk about their goals for upcoming races, including the Indie Monumental and Akron Half Marathon. They also discuss the importance of enjoying running and not putting too much pressure on race performances. The conversation takes a humorous turn as they discuss a hypothetical challenge involving eating donuts, running miles, drinking beer, and other activities. Overall, they emphasize the importance of honesty, relatability, and enjoying the sport of running.
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26 May 2024
Episode 199 - Outrun 24 Review with Cassy Lewis
Summary
Cassy shares her experience running the Outrun 24 ultra race, a 24-hour race on a one-mile loop. She talks about her journey from starting running during the pandemic to becoming an ultra runner. Cassy describes the atmosphere and support at the race, including aid stations every mile and the ability to set up a personal camp. She discusses the challenges of running at night, the mental strategies she used to push through, and the feeling of accomplishment when she reached her goal of running 100k. Cassy also shares her future plans for more ultras and encourages others to join the trail running community.
Takeaways
Starting running during the pandemic led Cassy to become an ultra runner
Outrun 24 is a 24-hour race on a one-mile loop with aid stations every mile
Running at night during the race requires mental focus and can be a meditative experience
Having a strong support system and a sense of humor is important during ultra races
Cassy's future plans include participating in a backyard ultra and the Tuscazor 75-mile race
Quotes
"Quitting is always an option at this race."
"It was like a big 'fuck you' to everybody who thought I couldn't do it."
"I'm just addicted to that feeling."
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
25 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
9 ratings
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