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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 111 - Do Something Great

This week the boys take some time to talk about some impactful women in running. Mary Cain and Allyson Felix headline the list, as they have their difficult pasts to enact change in their corners of the world. It is possible to be change in your world, no matter who you are up against. They also take some time to talk about their recovery, and a little medical treatment, from the past few weeks.

Jul 07, 20211 hr 3 minSeason 3Ep. 23

Episode 110 - Uninterrupted

This week, the boys fly solo. There is a lot in the world to talk about as we begin to get back to training. Competitive ultra marathons, Olympic Trials, and local 5ks. The boys really dig into all of these this week.

Jun 30, 20211 hrSeason 3Ep. 23

Episode 109 - TV, Racing, and Pork

This week the boys start off with an unintended block of talking about TV. They finally move on to talk about recent, or upcoming, races before moving on to discuss the recent steroid story in running, Shelby Houlihan.

Jun 23, 20211 hr 3 minSeason 3Ep. 22

Episode 108 - A Championship. 5 Years Later

It's a fun anniversary, five years since the Cavs brought a championship to Cleveland. This is an appropriate time to take our talents to our other love, sports. An unforgettable series, and one unforgettable night. The boys offer their thoughts on that historic series.

Jun 16, 20211 hr 7 minSeason 3Ep. 21

Episode 107 - Performance Mindset

This week Adam goes it alone and uses previous soccer coaching to talk about the mindset of training. Being prepared for obstacles, and embracing victories and defeats is key to that strong mindset.

Jun 10, 20211 hrSeason 3Ep. 20

Episode 106 - Running... Actual Running

This week the boys discuss Global Running Day and begin discussing the 10 pillars of race training (listen for the name... Andrew is proud). The groundwork is being laid for summer training for fall races, and we couldn't be more excited!

Jun 03, 202157 minSeason 3Ep. 19

Episode 105 - In Sync

For the first time in a long time, the boys are in sync when it comes to running. They discuss that, long term goals, a year without running, and shoutout our friends at PLX Running Club for having a really badass idea.

May 22, 20211 hr 6 minSeason 3Ep. 18

Episode 104 - Running Across Ohio - With Brian Polen

This week we take some time to talk with Brian Polen about a lot. Running across Ohio, short shorts, and the Shawshank Hustle. It was truly inspiring to listen to Brian talk about running Ohio (backwards), and how he used 2020 as an opportunity to help people.

May 15, 20211 hr 16 minSeason 3Ep. 17

Episode 103 - Restart

This week the boys look back on last week's episode with Mark Freeman, and discuss laying a foundation of strong mental fitness. A lot of people are starting anew in their running journeys, and approaching running with healthy mental habits is just as important as the physical ones.

May 08, 20211 hr 4 minSeason 3Ep. 16

Episode 102 - Have Feelings - With Mark Freeman

As we are all are starting at zero in some capacity this year, it's important to focus on starting healthy mental habits. Mark Freeman helps us see what that looks like. And as terrifying as Velociraptors are, we should enjoy them in our journey.

May 01, 20211 hr 12 minSeason 3Ep. 15

Episode 101 - RunWellBeWell - With Rachel Laymon

Turning to the next century of episodes, we vow to talk more running than the past year. What better way to start that off than with a running coach? Rachel Laymon of Run Well Be Well joins us this week. Adam is excited to ask running questions again, and Andrew tries to dig up dirt on an old friend who has hired Rachel. Also... RUNNING!

Apr 24, 20211 hr 6 minSeason 3Ep. 14

Special Episode - George Floyd

After a year of being vocal in support of the black community and Black Lives Matter movement, Adam and Andrew found it important to speak about the guilty verdict for murderer Derek Chauvin today.

Apr 21, 202113 min

Episode 100 - Celebrate with Old Friends - With Thomas Costello

We did it. We made it. Episode 100. As we try to continue to push towards more normalcy, and actually being a running podcast again, we celebrate this milestone with our old friend and producer Thomas Costello. What a joy it was to have him on the mic again for Adam. Thank you all so much for listening, and here's to many more miles and episodes in the future!

Apr 17, 20211 hr 19 minSeason 3Ep. 13

Episode 99 - Running and Retrospect

This week the boys look back on 99 episodes. They talk about what this podcast has meant to them, particularly in the last year. They each also talk about returning to training, albeit at two different stages. Good things are coming for all of us.

Apr 10, 20211 hr 2 minSeason 3Ep. 12

Episode 98 - (Still) Staying Sane with Verrelle Wyatt and Nicole Gareri-David

This week the boys sit down to talk Nicole Gareri-David and Verrelle Wyatt to discuss the Akron Running Project through the pandemic. Keeping the Akron running community active throughout the last year proved to be a blessing for a lot of people, but nobody more than these two.

Mar 27, 20211 hr 4 minSeason 3Ep. 11

Episode 97 - (Still) Staying Sane - With Kelly Hettinger

This week the boys circle back with Andrew’s sis-in-law Kelly. We talk the vaccine, working in healthcare during this pandemic, and Andrew always being ready with a frozen pizza. Also talking the importance of having a tribe and how it’s ok to not be ok in these times.

Mar 20, 20211 hr 4 minSeason 3Ep. 10

Episode 96 - (Still) Panicking at the Podcast

It's been one year since we released our first Covid episode... and we've been learning more and adapting ever since. This week we look back at the last year, and how our approach at the beginning never waivered, and helped us through this. The finish line is coming...

Mar 13, 20211 hr 19 minSeason 3Ep. 9

Episode 95 - (Still) Staying Sane with Stephani Itibrout

This week the boys talk with Cleveland Marathon Ambassador Stephani Itibrout. The journey of a teaching, vaccination, and running through a pandemic has been trying for her, but the lessons learned have been impactful, and Stephani shares that journey. Also, Andrew makes a joke about "hot flashes", and Adam sends a picture to Andrew that makes him laugh so hard he has to turn off video.

Mar 06, 20211 hr 10 minSeason 3Ep. 8

Episode 94 - (Still) Staying Sane with Leah Backo

This week the boys sit down with friend Leah Backo. We discuss how Texas was a shit show, animal shelters during covid, and recovering from covid. We also had a surprise guest make an appearance.

Feb 27, 20211 hr 5 minSeason 3Ep. 7

Episode 93 - (Still) Staying "Sane" - With Sara Hoover

Oh boy. Not sure what to say about this one, but Sara is hands-down one of the most fun interviews we've had (again). From breaking a run streak, to victories during a pandemic, to poop stories, we just cover it all with Sara.

Feb 13, 20211 hr 18 minSeason 3Ep. 6

Episode 92 - (Still) Staying Sane - With Erica Gennaro and Heather MacLeod

This week the boys sit down with the girls, Erica and Heather, and discuss the past year, and the future year(s). Heather really drops some words, while Erica's dog makes yet another audible appearance. Andrew also takes some time to thank everyone for the kind words, vibes, prayers, and wishes for his dad. Thank you all!

Feb 06, 202158 minSeason 3Ep. 5

Episode 91 - (Still) Staying Sane - With Andrea Sanchez

As we begin to countdown our final 10 episodes before we hit the century mark, we are going to be circling back with some guests we had the chance to talk to last year. It's you guys, the listeners. This week we talk with Andrea, and she let's us into the closet of a mother of three, and how hilariously inappropriate it can be. Also, how she uses running to escape the hilarity.

Jan 30, 20211 hr 3 minSeason 3Ep. 4

Episode 90 - Finding a Path in Uncertain Times

This week the boys really take a look at what running looks like in 2021. Some of it is how to plan, but this year is different. With the wounds of 2020 still very open, how can you cope and work through some of the doubt and letdown from last year? It’s OK to struggle, and it’s safe to be open about it. Although hope is on the horizon, this year is still very much in flux.

Jan 23, 20211 hr 1 minSeason 3Ep. 3

Episode 89 - Potpourri

Welp... this episode earned its name. From Buckeye and Browns football, to insurrections, to hacked wireless chastity cages (I'm serious), to running, the boys really ran the gamut this week.

Jan 16, 20211 hr 4 minSeason 3Ep. 2

Episode 88 - Ohio Against the World

The boys kick off the New Year talking strictly sports. Ohio sports. More specifically, Ohio playoff sports. Ohio State waxed Clemson. The Browns are in the playoffs for the first time in nearly 20 years. Ohio Against the World. LFG!

Jan 10, 20211 hr 12 minSeason 3Ep. 1

Episode 87 - Again with Adam Wren

This week, the boys take the time to sit with Politico's own @adamwren. After a crazy election season, Adam let's us know how crazy things have been, what it's like to get back to running, and how to embarrass yourself on MSNBC.

Dec 19, 20201 hrSeason 2Ep. 46

Episode 86 - Cancelled - THE Game

This week the boys discuss the heartbreak of having the Ohio State/Xichigan game cancelled. They also talk about how much fun it is to have the Browns not be a complete dumpster fire, and appear poised for playoffs. What a time to be alive.

Dec 12, 20201 hr 10 minSeason 2Ep. 45

Episode 85 - A Little Hope - With Eric Geyer

This week, the boys sit with Pharmacist and friend Eric Geyer to discuss the latest advancements in a vaccine, our best chance to return to normal(ish) soon. We also discuss Christmas lights, lavender oil, and for the first time ever, rugby is mentioned on our podcast. What a time to be alive!

Dec 05, 20201 hr 10 minSeason 2Ep. 44

Episode 84 - A Thankful Uninterrupted

It's Thanksgiving! And this week the boys talk about the things they are grateful for this crazy year. It's a year of pain and sorrow, but also diagnosis and resolution. We're so close, but with a long way to go.

Nov 27, 202043 minSeason 2Ep. 43

Episode 83 - Trolling with McNeil

This week, the boys sit down with know Cleveland Twitter personality Chris McNeil (Reflog_18). Not many know Chris has run a few marathons, so we talk to him (briefly) about this, before going off on many tangents. We talk golf, the Mueller Report, and parades.

Nov 21, 20201 hr 9 minSeason 2Ep. 42
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