Chris Chavez gives his backstory on becoming one of the most notable pro running reporters in the game. He dives into his time at Flotrack, writing for Sports Illustrated, and the Citius Mag origin story. Chris also has a lot of fun stories from the races he's covered, including interviewing Usain Bolt, the Olympics, and post-race parties. And, of course, it wouldn't be a Beer Mile Podcast episode without bringing in the beer mile and planning logistics for a beer milers vs pro runners showdown ...
Jan 08, 2021•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 12
Andy and Eunice of Total Running Productions take Adam and Chris behind the scenes of one of the most popular running YouTube channels in the world. They discuss their engagement, the Total Running Productions origin story, the beer mile, and they give their 2021 predictions for track and the Olympics. As always, lively debates are plentiful in this episode, especially during The Last Gulp closing questions where Adam and Chris learn how to properly drink tequila from tequila royalty herself. En...
Jan 03, 2021•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 11
The boys bring you an uncut, uncensored holiday special edition of the show. They reflect on 2020 and tease what's coming in 2021 while doing a power hour. Enter the giveaway by sharing the podcast on your Instagram story and tagging @the_beer_mile OR by commenting on the video version of the show: https://youtu.be/IlXLXJ3EHoM Best of Beer Mile Media 2020 View all Beer Mile Podcast episodes here Beer 2-Mile World Record: https://youtu.be/rHG9EpU0SKs Beer Mile American Record: https://youtu.be/i7...
Dec 26, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 10
Allie Ostrander and Spencer Brown (aka The Athlete Special) join the podcast for some banter and a flip cup showdown. Allie and Spencer both run professional for the Brooks Beasts out of Seattle. Allie won 3 NCAA titles in the Steeplechase while at Boise State University and represented the USA at the 2019 World Championships in Doha. Spencer is a sub-4 miler and the newest addition to the Brooks Beasts. You may know him as The Athlete Special on YouTube and Instagram. Watch the Flip Cup Showdow...
Dec 17, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 9
Ciaran O'Lionaird joins Chris and Adam for an interview + 30 minute DJ set at the end of the episode. Ciaran O'Lionaird is a 3:34 1500m man from Cork, Ireland. He represented Ireland at the 2011 World Championships, the 2012 Olympics, and took bronze in the 2013 European Champs 3000m. However, a string of injuries led him to retire from pro running and focus on his career working at Nike, hardly running at all for several years. But Ciaran is a competitor and he is making a comeback to training ...
Dec 06, 2020•2 hr 25 min•Ep. 8
Karissa Schweizer joins the Beer Mile Podcast to discuss her running journey, how she ended up at the Bowerman Track Club, diet/cooking, goals for the 2021 season, and her Kodiak Cakes sponsorship. We also learn more about some of her teammates and tee up the possibility of a Bowerman Track Club beer mile after the 2021 Olympics. Karissa holds the American Indoor Record for 3000m in a time of 8:25 and personal bests of 14:26 for 5000m and 4:00 for 1500m. Follow Karissa on Instagram: https://www....
Nov 29, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 7
Stephanie Brown joins the Beer Mile Podcast to discuss professional running (both sponsored and unsponsored), coming back from injury, diet, body image, and her goals for 2021. Chris and Adam also get the deets on a potential Beer Mile World Record attempt and the drama at Big Bear Track Club. Stephanie has personal bests of 4:06 for 1500m and 2:01 for 800m. Episode References - Steph on Instagram - Steph's food Insta - Support Steph as an unsponsored pro - New videos from Beer Mile Media on You...
Nov 22, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 6
Lewis "Hollywood" Kent brought the beer mile to the mainstream in 2015. He went from being a normal college kid in the spring to being the first professional beer miler in the fall. He became the face of the beer mile worldwide after breaking the world record, winning 2 world titles, signing a deal with Brooks and National Beer Mile, and appearing on Ellen and other media outlets throughout the world. Brooks even made him a custom pair of beer mile racing flats, which he showcases in this episod...
Nov 14, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 5
Chris Robertson sits down with Chris Chavez in Chicago for the Citius Mag Podcast. They discuss his evolution in the beer mile, recent world records, and goals for the future. They also bet on which pro runner would be the fastest beer miler and offer up prize money for a race between Eric Jenkins, Craig Engels, Chris Robertson, and any Tinman Elite members. Episode References - Citius Mag Podcast - Beer 2-Mile World Record - Beer Mile American Record - T-Shirt Run World Record Main topics Runni...
Nov 10, 2020•1 hr 18 min
In this episode of the Beer Mile Podcast, Chris and Adam sit down with Nick Symmonds, 2-time Olympian and CEO of Run Gum. They talk all things beer mile, pro running, entrepreneurship, building a brand, crazy challenges, fitness goals, and more. Nick gives insights into all aspects of his life getting to where he is today and shares his goals for 2021 and beyond. Episode References - Nick's book "Life Outside the Oval Office" - Run Gum - Subscribe to Nick on YouTube - Follow Nick on Instagram Ma...
Nov 02, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 4
In this episode of the Beer Mile Podcast, Chris and Adam discuss the popular beer mile rule variations and debate which are the softest records to take down. Adam samples a few of the events digestively as they go. They also talk through Chris's beer mile world record attempt and which world records they will be chasing in the coming months. Main topics Beer Mile WR Attempt Beer Mile Rule Variations 4 x Beer Relay WR Chunder Mile WR 3000m Vodka Steeplechase and Vodka 2-Mile Ben and Jerry's 4x4 T...
Oct 25, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 3
In this episode of the Beer Mile Podcast, Chris and Adam enlighten the audience with their hot takes on virtual races and they commentate the Beer Mile World Classic 2020. They also discuss the proper way to wipe your butt. You won't want to miss this crucial life information. Main Topics 0:00 Beer Mile Sizzle Reel Hype 1:32 Deleting Miles, Deleting Beers, Making Gains 3:08 Beer of the Week 7:09 Virtual Races Are Dumb 12:15 Commenting on the Beer Mile World Classic 2020 50:17 Question of the Wee...
Oct 18, 2020•58 min•Ep. 2
In this episode of the Beer Mile Podcast, Chris and Adam let you share in their misery as they chug 4 beers as fast as they can as part of the Chug4Good charity fundraiser for the MS Society coordinated by beer milers around the world. They also watch and react to Jim Finlayson's Beer 2-Mile World Record video. Note, this episode was recorded a week before Chris broke Jim's world record. Main topics 0:00 Welcome Beer Mile Nation 0:15 Beer 2-Mile World Record Highlights 3:10 Beer or the Week 6:06...
Oct 14, 2020•45 min•Ep. 1
In this introductory episode of the Beer Mile Podcast, Chris and Adam give context for the podcast's creation and set the stage for what's to come. It's like Flotrack, LetsRun, or CitiusMag but with more beer and tomfoolery. The running world could use a little more spice and flare. Chris and Adam are willing to take one for the team and fill that void for you, even if that means calling out Centro and El Guerrouj. The Beer Mile Podcast is co-hosted by Chuggernauts Chris Robertson and Adam Shurs...
Oct 12, 2020•16 min
