How was the Race

Paul takes us on a tour of a wonderful mid size race with a larger than life medal. This race has it all; themes, history, great course support, and a runners reunite area that's hard to beat.

Sara and I do a post race beer review, we ran Freedoms Run. I ran the half and she ran the full. This is a short recap of our day.

Hillary and I go on a humid, delayed tour of Minnesota. Hillary has a great Instagram channel, go check her out and give her a follow.

https://www.instagram.com/running_up_that_hillary?hl=en

https://grandmasmarathon.com/

https://untappd.com/b/surly-brewing-company-nitro-coffee-milk-stout/2622445

Jim takes me on a tour of possibly his favorite marathon in his favorite city. We talk the course, expo, baseball, food, rivers, bridges, and more!

Lisa from Behind the Bib podcast,
takes us on a very unique series of races that run 3 days in a row. The course, unknown. Distance, uncertain. And the swag is MIA. And it's totally worth it!

Are you running the Chicago Marathon, or another large marathon? This is the episode for you. Janelle and I talk about how we go about having the best experience at one of the best races in the world!

Mother Runner Kendyl takes us along her own journey to running a half marathon of her own route, and we also spoke of the Mo Cowbell (for the half). Virtual racing can be a rewarding way for those that cannot travel to in-person races.

https://mocowbellmarathon.com/

https://untappd.com/b/schlafly-the-saint-louis-brewery-barleywine-style-ale/120556

Looking for a half marathon to help you tune-up for a fall full? Trained up for a full but plans changed and you need to find a another race? Heather talks us through the Akron marathon, but don't waste time thinking about registering, this race is less than a month away!

https://www.akronmarathon.org/

https://untappd.com/b/fat-head-s-brewery-bumble-berry-honey-blueberry-ale/24300

Ietta Parrott takes us on a tour of Atlanta. She is a pacer for this February race that is well supported, accessible from public transport, and has a very nice hotel at the start/finish line. Give Ietta a follow on her Instagram and follow her journeys.

https://www.instagram.com/iparrott17/?hl=en

https://www.atlantatrackclub.org/2027-atlanta-marathon-weekend

https://untappd.com/b/monday-night-brewing-7-deadly-stouts/3937219

I got to sit down with the owner and CEO of Orange Mud and 7 Clay. We talked about the Endurance pack, the Transition Wrap, other products, and of course running. I also had Shad and Majel run with the pack and give me their opinion.

Sarah and I talk about running with the Herd at the Marshal University Marathon, this is a flat marathon in West Virginia in the fall.

https://www.marshalluniversitymarathon.com/

https://untappd.com/b/short-story-brewing-fell-asleep-like-this/3377310

We have a great season to look forward to, we have races late this fall and early next spring. We will have a product review for the first time, and once again we will have a huge change of pace for the season finale!

Selina, from Run the Rainbow for Children's Hospital, in Jackson, MS teaches me so much about what happens behind the events that lead up to race day.

https://untappd.com/b/monday-night-brewing-fun-size/6025219

This week I don't go over any race, this was a 0 mile weekend.

Gavin and I talk about the 7 & 4 Bridges marathon and half marathon in Chattanooga, TN. The half is actually the Desmond Doss 4 Bridges Half marathon,

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desmond_Doss

https://untappd.com/b/naked-river-brewing-company-moonpie-stout/2652155
https://sevenbridgesmarathon.com/4-bridges-half-marathon

Peter and I talk about the largest marathon in Indiana, Monumental Marathon in Indianapolis. This race is less than 20 years old but is growing strong with a challenge component involving a half marathon at the beginning of October, the Indy Half at Ft. Ben.

https://monumentalmarathon.com/

https://untappd.com/b/sun-king-brewery-hot-rod-lincoln/474165

Heather joined me again to talk about the Leading Ladies and Dakota Spirit Marathon in Spearfish South Dakota.

https://www.leadingladiesmarathon.com/

https://untappd.com/b/woodgrain-brewing-company-milk-stout/1045936

Jill, Dan, and I talk about our day at the Derby Marathon. Full review with Yvonne was released in September 2025.

Sarah and I talk about our journeys at Americas longest block party. This is a race that features many unique features, including a detour for an extra 'aid station' filled with adult beverages and giving you an offical ultramarathon!

https://organizations.hakuapp.com/sites/organization_sites/4e4a1babfb986f62bd16

https://untappd.com/b/prairie-artisan-ales-pieces/6163466

Melinda, Janelle, and I talk about our experience of running a great race that is a training run for The Chicago Marathon among other fall marathons.

https://www.chicago13point1.com/

https://untappd.com/b/hubbard-s-cave-coffee-and-cakes-all-canned-dates/2269517