Lol, sometimes this show is just feast for famine.

We go weeks between episodes then I hit you all with three big ones all in a row.

Marty and I sat down to discuss our intermediate milestones; the term coined by my guest, Ray Einig. While I do discuss mine, you'll have to wait until next month as I deferred.

But this is Marty's weekend to go for his 3rd PR in a while at the 13.1 distance on the paths along the lake. He look so happy in that 2024 race photo in his shorts and short sleeves. Marty won't have that weather come this Saturday but that just serves to remind all of us. You may play in the arena, but Mother Nature is your landlord, and this year she's bringing some crazy!

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This episode, Sophia and Joel Feinberg join me on the pod!

This past June, Sophia crushed her first Ironman 70.3 along side her father. She talks about her journey from sprint, to olympic, to 70.3!

So many sound bites from this episode that I can't name a favorite. If pushed, I love our conversation about how a 70.3 is not a half Ironman. It's a 70.3. From now on, there are no half marathons, there's 13.1! No more going into the office saying you did a half marathon to have people say, oh, it's not like you did the full! No more of that!

Please enjoy!

Wow. This episode.

When was the last time you ran a race just to experience it with someone else? When was the last time you ran a race and, upon crossing the finish line, the focus wasn't on your time but the celebration of completing another adventure?

This mother/daughter powerhouse duo tells their honest story about how their journey began. LaLa and Kellie go on to discuss the ups and downs along the way, and the undeniable impact it's had not only on their relationship, but the family as a whole.

This episode reopened my eyes and helped me to adjust my own expectations about upcoming goals. Let them remind us all the joy is not just in the doing, but the journey and the people along the way. Whether they are family, or become family, running may be a solo sport by design, but there is nothing better than the people who show up along the way.