Podcast: The Flying Pig Project

Ep. 216 Last episode before Marty’s big day!

Such a funny intro! Big deal getting this one out before Marty’s race next weekend at Grandma’s Marathon! We talk about his pacing at the Illinois Marathon at the end of April and also my experience at the Flying Pig in Cincinnati . As always, thank you for your support of Start Lines and Swag…
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215: Welcome Coach Kevin!

Chamois Butt’r and Nipple Covers Now, that’s a band name. You bet I’m going to come out swinging with this episode after a slight break. Kevin and I had quite the conversation needed for this hopefully soon-to-be triathloner. It took a few weeks to finally get this edited but so worth the wait. Lots of…
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214: Small race or big race; you decide!

Just off volunteering and running two races in eight days, this is solo episode where I describe experiences at two very different races from two completely different vantage points. Do you prefer big races? Small ones? To each their own, right? As always, thank you for supporting The Flying Pig Project and Start Lines and…
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213: Are Marty and Rachael always the guests?

Big accountabilibuddy episode. Rachael talks about her experience at her 2nd indoor Tri and Marty updates about his training. Rachael was tasked with editing this one. Not sure that should ever happen again. LOL As always, thank you for your support of The Flying Pig Project and Start Lines and Swag Bags. You can show…
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212: Marty’s F3 Half and Rachael’s Naperville Indoor Tri

Well, we’re back and we both have stories to tell! Big intermediate milestones for both but you’ll have to decide which was worse: the wind of Lake Michigan or putting bike shorts on wet legs. Thank you as always for support Start Lines and Swag Bags presented by The Flying Pig Project. If you’d like…
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211: Running 101 with Erin

In this episode, Rachael and Erin introduce the “Runner 101”; based on their shared experiences both running and volunteering. They discuss their own personal experiences with their introduction to running and you won’t believe how different they are! With humor and anecdotes, they emphasize that everyone starts somewhere and learning from experiences is key…
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210: Intermediate Milestones with Marty

In this episode, Rachael and Marty catch up to see where each other is with their training plans. Marty shares his enjoyable international trip, complete with running by the beach and a New Year’s karaoke celebration, while Rachael discusses her two-week break from teaching, which she spent relaxing at home with her cat, Butter. They…
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209: Please welcome Sophia and Joel Feinberg to the show!

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…
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208: Please welcome LaLa and Kellie to the show!

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…
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207: Potato days with Marty and Rachael

Marty and I end the year catching up with each other only to find that neither really hit our goals for the month. Life, family, weather, health issues; whether one or all, can derail even the best laid plans. What matters is the need, willingness, and desire to crawl your way back because you’ve got…
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