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Rust Belt Running

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A podcast about running, sports, and whatever else is on our minds. Mostly running. Join Andrew Hettinger and Adam Wheeler as they discuss running and stuff that's mostly connected to running. On the pod, we bring guests from around the running community, local race directors, and much more! Thank you for listening.
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Episodes

Episode 29 - Anxiety in Running

In this weeks episode, Andrew and Adam talk about their recent struggles in running. How do they deal with the anxiety that can come from the valleys of training? C'mon, we all have them, even if we don't share them on the internet.

Aug 21, 20191 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Episode 28 - With Special Guest Brian Polen - Akron Marathon Race Director

In this episode, we get to explore the mind behind one of the premier road races in the country. Brian Polen discusses the massive course overhaul, running 100 mile races, and exclaims that running a 17:00 5k in high school after playing football the night before is no big deal.

Aug 06, 201959 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Episode 27 - Improving Running Economy

Join Adam and Andrew as they discuss ways to improve running economy. They do this all while their internet providers could learn a thing or two about the subject. Pardon the gaffes, lags, and glitches in this show, as we strive to get better - even when it seems difficult. Sounds a lot like marathon training, doesn't it?

Jul 26, 20191 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Episode 26 with Special Guest Darris Blackford - Race Director of the Columbus Marathon

In this episode, we have the tremendous honor of talking with Darris Blackford about all things running. It was only supposed to be half an hour, but we had just too much fun, you get the full hour. Find out why Darris started running, how he started as Race Director, and (potentially) when the Horseshoe will be added back to this wonderful course.

Jul 09, 20191 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Episode 25 - Technology - The Good and the Bad

Recorded before the Fourth of July, and released just after, Adam and Andrew discuss plans for Independence Day. Included in this is Andrew intermittently ranting about his disdain for residential fireworks. As far as running goes, the boys discuss the reliance on technology vs. running on feel, and how technology has impacted their running.

Jul 05, 20191 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Episode 24 - Summer Runnin'

Summer runnin', having a blast. Summer runnin', runnin' so fast. In our newest episode we discuss what to watch out for during the summer months of fall marathon prep, dive into some current events involving plogging, discuss the mystery that is the RBR social media disappearance over the past week and there's a whole lot of stumping going on. Thank you for listening!

Jun 19, 20191 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Episode 23 - Global Running Day

On the Lebron James episode of Rust Belt Running, Adam and Andrew talk about the deep feelings they connect to the sport of running, in honor of Global Running Day. They discuss the various events surrounding the great sport's recent holiday addition, they go over current events that highlight the best of the running world, and talk about the show's new logo. Big thanks to Twitterverse's @DesignGuyEd for the amazing logo! Thomas did not make the episode due to illness, and oddly enough Andrew si...

Jun 04, 201951 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Episode 22 - Cleveland Marathon Recap Featuring Sara November-Goggins

Episode 22 comes a few days removed from the Cleveland Marathon, and Cleveland Ambassador/half marathon finisher Sara November-Gobbins aka @redheadontherun_2 joins the podcast. On the pod, we discuss how we're working through the loss of Taylor Ceepo and its impact on the local running community. Sara, Andrew, Adam, and Thomas discuss how their races went, and Sara shares about running a scorching hot race while twenty weeks pregnant, her journey to completing a 100 mile race, and running in cot...

May 24, 20191 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Countdown to Cleveland - Leah Backo - Marketing Guru

In the final Countdown to Cleveland Ambassador Series interview, Andrew and Adam talk with Clevelander, marathon veteran, and TTUN alumni Leah Backo. Leah discusses how she became the runner she is today, her passion for helping others (people and animals) and an update on her recent injury concerns leading up to the marathon. Thank you for listening, and we'll see you in Cleveland!

May 15, 201935 min

Episode 21 - Cleveland Race Preview

Rust Belt Running does not hide their affection for the Cleveland Marathon. We do an even worse job of hiding in episode 21 where the entire episode is focused on the upcoming Cleveland Marathon race weekend. Before we talk about our expectations for the race, breakdown all associated events, and share awesome tips on making the best of the weekend; we talk about Eliud's new sub-2 attempt, the new world record for running 50 miles, and Andrew and Adam share one sentence responses on Mo Farah and...

May 13, 20191 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Episode 20 - Running for a Cause with Erica Gennaro and Heather MacLeod

On this episode of Rust Belt Running, we welcome Berlin, Boston, and New York City marathoners Erica Gennaro and Heather MacLeod. They discuss their history with running, how they met, and how they combined raising money for worthwhile organizations with running in the world marathon events. We talk about the track and field ruling for Caster Semenya, and the awesome story of a Cincinnati runner who's running with someone else's heart. All that and we play a May the 4th Star Wars edition of Stum...

May 04, 20191 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Episode 19 - Medal Moments and Motivations

The episode this week is all about "medal moments" aka different memories we have associated with races; sometimes designated with a race medal. We share our favorite medals, that you won't see because it's an audio podcast, but do explain the stories behind them (which works for your ear holes). In current events we discuss the recent London Marathon steroid scandal, discuss our thoughts on the believability of those who say they're clean, the Marvel Avengers 3 day marathon, and all the free st...

May 01, 20191 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Countdown to Cleveland - Scott Long - Not a Kid Rock Fan

Rust Belt Running welcomes Boston marathoner Scott Long aka The Active Guy! Scott discusses how he decided his first races would be marathons, and how close he decided to time them. Scott and Adam also have a “small world” moment in their Running lives.

Apr 13, 201940 min

Episode 17 - Rust Belt Reds

Rust Belt Running succeeds at surviving a week without Andrew Hettinger. While Andrew's away, the soccer fans will play. Adam and Thomas talk about Save the Crew, Cleveland SC, Hell is Real, and mostly about Liverpool FC. They share their predictions for the end of the CL and PL seasons, discuss the matches against Tottenham and Southampton, and play a word association game.

Apr 06, 20191 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Countdown to Cleveland - Melissa Carney - A Not Not Enjoyable Interview

New Yorker turned Clevelander Melissa Carney joins the pod to talk all things math, double (quadruple?) negatives, but mostly about her life as a runner. She talks about running whilst pregnant, running whilst not knowing she's pregnant, and how the extra dimensions in a person's height makes all the difference. The pod also discusses who is fastest (not Andrew) and tallest (not Andrew) of the RBR team.

Apr 05, 201932 min

Sports Overtime - 2019 Baseball Season Preview

Rust Belt Running takes a brief sabbatical from being a running podcast to focus on the upcoming (errr already happening) 2019 MLB season! They share their fiery hot division, wild card, pennant, and WS picks. In addition, Adam takes on the role of Cleveland Indians PR guy with a velvety smooth calming down of the Cleveland Indians fans with one finger on the lighter hanging over their Lindor jerseys. You can't see it in the audio version but Thomas wears a beautiful hat. Check it out on YouTube...

Apr 02, 201944 min

Episode 16 - Flexibility in Training

Adam, Andrew, and Thomas discuss having flexibility in training. Flexibility for vacations, injuries, and other setbacks that may get in the way. They discuss their own personal setback stories and how they have worked their way back or are still working their way back. They talk about Meb's new book "26 Marathons", cheater cheater pumpkin eaters, and we play Stump the Host: Adam's birthday edition! Andrew and Thomas wear party hats and eat cake throughout, but you can't see it in the audio podc...

Apr 02, 20191 hrSeason 1Ep. 16

Countdown to Cleveland - Stephani Itibrout - Taking RBR To School

Rust Belt Running welcomes teacher, marathoner, and ultra-marathoner Stephani Itibrout to the pod. Stephani talks about how an interaction with a student got her to run a half-marathon and tells all about co-host Andrew Hettingers debauchery.

Mar 29, 201939 min

Countdown to Cleveland - Steph Lesco - Most Hardcore Guest Award

Rust Belt Running welcomes Stephanie Lesco! Stephanie is the most hardcore guest that's been on RBR with stories about how she began running, how her 10 year old sons can do just about anything involving athletics, and how she broke her back and was running a half-marathon within 5 months!

Mar 29, 201937 min

Countdown to Cleveland - Melissa Chamberlain - Running with Jazz Hands

Rust Belt Running is honored to have Melissa Chamberlain come on the pod to talk how she began running, her internet moniker, and how she definitely doesn't want her diet pop (or soda) from a fountain and NOT a can. She's a runner, mom, wife, Cleveland Marathon Ambassador, and much more.

Mar 25, 201930 min

Episode 15 - Cleveland Marathon Race Director Ralph Staph

Rust Belt Running is honored to chat with the race director of the Cleveland Marathon: Ralph Staph. Ralph talks about how the marathon has changed, what's new for 2019, and we learn about the feud between Ralph and co-host Andrew Hettinger. After the interview we go through delicious current events and Adam and Andrew go head to head in Stump the Hosts!

Mar 23, 20191 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Countdown to Cleveland - Brian Burk - Running to Leadville

Rust Belt Running starts their "Countdown to Cleveland" interview series with discussion with Cleveland Marathon Ambassador Brian Burke. Brian talks about his love of trail running, the Leadville marathon, and Cleveland Browns football.

Mar 17, 201931 minEp. 1

Episode 14 - Alcohol and Running & Daylight Savings Time

This week Adam and Andrew talk about alcohol's impact in their running, and how it can impact running as a whole, Andrew drinks a ton of liquids but amazingly doesn't need a bathroom break, the hosts play the game that's sweeping the nation: Stump the Hosts!, and they talk current events. In Rust Belt Running Sports Overtime, they discuss the Cleveland Browns recent acquisitions and expectations for the year. Stay for the ending because it's the most smooth podcast ending ever recorded....

Mar 16, 20191 hr 21 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Rust Belt Running - Episode 13 - Sacrifices in Running & Celebrating Women

Welcome to Rust Belt Running: a podcast about running, sports, and whatever else is on our mind. Join Adam and Andrew as they discuss running, marathon training, the life of a runner, and what's going on in sports. This week we cover the sacrifices of not only the runner but those in the runner's support group during marathon training. We also celebrate the women who are close to them, and have made them the person/runner that they are today. We also play Stump Andrew!

Mar 13, 20191 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 13
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