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Run 402: The Podcast

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Creating community and telling stories of runners in the Omaha area
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Episodes

Prairie Bloom Cycling Club, ft. Julie Borer

Julie joins to podcast to talk about our local women’s group, Prairie Bloom Cycling Club! Julie talks about how she transitioned from being mainly a runner to starting a biking group. Cycling is a great way to train at a lower impact, so be sure to join PBCC for some group rides this summer.

Apr 19, 202335 minSeason 2Ep. 16

Tails 'n Trails, ft. Rachel Warne

Rachel Warne joins the podcast to chat about the upcoming Tails 'n Trails on April 22nd! We talk about the history of the race and what to look forward to this year. Sign up to run or volunteer today!

Mar 15, 202317 minSeason 2Ep. 15

Sarah Runs Grandma’s, ft. Sarah Johnson

Sarah’s sister, Hannah, hosts this week’s episode! We chat about our late grandfather and his influence on Sarah’s running, including training for Grandma’s Marathon in June!

Mar 08, 202326 minSeason 2Ep. 14

Belated Valentine’s Day, ft. John Ritland and Kevin Cleary

For this special Valentine’s Day episode, we talk to Omaha’s most beloved training partners, John and Kevin! In this episode, we cover how they met, some adventures along the way, and what they’re looking forward to in 2023. Nothing beats long romantic runs to the gas station, except for listening to episode!

Feb 22, 202336 minSeason 2Ep. 13

Running Nutrition, ft. Niki Kubiak, RD

Sarah brings Niki Kubiak on the show to talk about food! In this episode, we chat about switching your nutrition philosophy from eliminating less nutritious foods into adding in better foods. Niki is really knowledgeable and is available for individual consulting.

Feb 15, 202332 minSeason 2Ep. 12

Trek Up the Tower, ft. Sheila Hansen

Trek Up the Tower is on for it's 17th year at the First National Bank Tower on February 18! Sheila comes on the podcast to talk about the race, what it supports, and how to get involved. Are you up for climbing 40 flights of stairs (or more!)? Listen to this episode and then head to trekupthetower.org to sign up!

Feb 08, 202317 minSeason 2Ep. 11

Running While Pregnant and Postpartum, ft. Dr. Brianne Kling

There are so many benefits to running, but especially during pregnancy and the postpartum period. We bring on Dr. Brianne, who is an OBGYN to really dive into why pregnancy is a great time to start healthy habits. I had a great time interviewing her; she is so smart! This episode is a MUST listen for women and the men who support them!

Feb 01, 202321 minSeason 2Ep. 10

Racing in All 50 States, ft. Kristen Griffin

Kristen comes on the show to talk about her goals of running a half marathon in all 50 states and racing in each World Marathon Major! In this episode, we chat about where these big dreams came from and how they're progressing. She mentions the things you need to consider before signing up for an out-of-state or even an out-of-country race. We end by promoting Kristen's coaching business, Find Your Stride. This episode really informative when it comes to goal-setting, so give it a listen and the...

Jan 25, 202330 minSeason 2Ep. 9

A Comeback Story, ft. Celeste Ehrenberg

Celeste Ehrenberg joins us and shares her comeback story from a freak bicycle accident. In this episode, she dives into how the accident happened and what it's like to have a lemon-sized hematoma under your kneecap. We end the episode talking about her success in winning three 10ks in 2022. This story is absolutely WILD, so don't skip this one!

Jan 18, 202331 minSeason 2Ep. 8

Racewalking, ft. Nicole Porter

We've seen the memes from this past summer Olympics, but how much do we really know about racewalking? Nicole Porter, a 5-time All-American racewalker, hops on the pod to tell us all about it! We talk about her history with the sport, Olympic racewalking, and a future clinic we're going to plan to teach the technique to whoever wants to learn. I really enjoyed learning about the sport, and I hope you do too!

Jan 11, 202329 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Brooks No Frills Run Series, ft. Craig Christians

This week, we head to Bellevue University to interview Craig Christians! Craig is the head cross country and track and field coach at BU, as well as the race director of No Frills. In this episode, we talk about the 30 year history of No Frills and about Craig’s coaching at Bellevue West and BU.

Jan 04, 202334 minSeason 2Ep. 6

Run 402: The Facebook Group, ft. Gisele Tlusty

Gisele joins the podcast and talks about the history of the Run 402 Facebook group! This group has 2,000 members. She talks about why she created the group and we talk about how successful it’s been. We end with our idea to start a monthly run in 2023.

Dec 28, 202228 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Lincoln Running Club Nebraska, ft. Logan Watley

Logan Watley hops on the podcast to tell us all about Lincoln Running Club Nebraska, our local semi-professional racing team. We chat about the history of the club, the benefits of joining, and how to qualify. Need a New Year's Resolution to up your running game? Listen to learn more!

Dec 21, 202228 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Trail Sisters Omaha, ft. founders Claire, Jill and Miranda

We get Trail Sisters Omaha on the show! The ladies chat about restarting this women-only running and hiking group and what they're looking forward to with future events. I had so much fun getting to know them and I'm excited to attend TSO events, starting with one this weekend!

Dec 14, 202229 minSeason 2Ep. 3

RR: The Hitchcock Experience 2022

Sarah recaps the Hitchcock Experience. This race consists of 100 mile, 50 mile, 50 kilometers, and the half marathon distance. Follow along to hear interviews from the race and unofficial results.

Dec 12, 202228 minSeason 2Ep. 2

How to Safely Run with your Dog ft. Amanda Forgey, DVM

Sarah interviews local veterinarian, Amanda Forgey. This episode features safety tips for running with your dog, training ideas, and some cool information about local agility groups. If you have a dog or are interesting in adopting a dog, give this one a listen!

Dec 07, 202236 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Episode 54: Mike Bickley

Jody Green interviews her daughter’s club cross country coach, Mike Bickley! Mike talks about the creation of Run 402 (the XC club) and his coaching philosophy. If you have kids in ANY sport, please give this one a listen!

Nov 23, 202241 minSeason 1Ep. 54

Episode 53: Jody and Taia Green

Sarah hangs out with Jody, Taia and the hissing cockroaches of Jody’s office. We chat about Jody’s transition from being an intense ultra runner to a tramp ant-like race volunteer! Taia chimes in with some insights from growing up in the Omaha running community.

Nov 16, 202241 minSeason 1Ep. 53

Episode 51: Beer and Bagel

Sarah records a podcast at Beer and Bagel! Join in on the fun from wherever you’re listening and we will see you next year at the race!

Nov 09, 202210 minSeason 1Ep. 51

Episode 49: Ladies of the Evening

Sarah checks out Ladies of the Evening, a women’s running group that’s been around for over 20 years! Join us for the scoop, and we’ll see you at December’s meeting!

Nov 03, 202223 minSeason 1Ep. 49

Episode 47: Erin Mohring

Happy Friday! This week, guest host Kevin sits down with Erin Mohring to talk about running, races, coming back from injury, and her upcoming NYC Marathon she is running with NYRR's Team For Kids! Erin is a 28-time half marathoner and 7-time full marathoner. She is a mom of 3, and one of the most positive people you will ever meet! Follow Erin on social media: Instagram Facebook...

Oct 28, 202243 minEp. 47

Yippee-Ki-Yay Recap. Alert—Must Listen

Was able to get a recap and grab a few interviews from some champions and some people from around the country. Tip of the cap to Happy Trailz for putting on a great event.

Oct 23, 202237 min

Episode 45: Pete D'Amico

Hollyanne and Kevin guest host and interview their friend Pete D'Amico, who lives in the Chicago suburbs. They talk about how Pete got started with running, Pete's experiences running in Omaha, Pete finally getting into the Chicago Marathon lottery on his 10th attempt and running it this year, his plans for a grand Grand Canyon adventure in 2023, and much more. Pete's Podcast: The Fatman Chronicles Instagram: @fatmanstories Facebook: FatMan Chronicles...

Oct 21, 202247 minEp. 45

Episode 44: Kyle Adema

Sarah interviews Kyle at Scriptown Running Club! We talk about his adventures at the Chicago Marathon and how to navigate running with two young kids at home!

Oct 19, 202244 minSeason 1Ep. 44

Market to Market: Thunder Runnerz

Sarah’s M2M team, Thunder Runnerz, shares their big day running 78 miles from Omaha to Lincoln!

Oct 12, 202233 minSeason 1Ep. 42

Episode 41 Market 2 Market

Market to Market Recap and 2 quick interviews. Not the episode I planned but still solid.

Oct 12, 202225 minSeason 1Ep. 40

Episode 39: Erin Artz

Sarah interviews Erin Artz! We talk about Erin’s very successful collegiate athletic career and how the sacrifices she made affect her running today.

Oct 05, 202234 minSeason 1Ep. 39
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