The Wisconsin Runner Podcast

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This Is GrindFest (with Terry Witkowski)

"What if we just ran until we couldn't anymore?" -Terry Witkowski, circa 2013 So began the world's largest indoor progression run, and the most fun night of distance running in the state of Wisconsin. In the past six years, Olympic Trials Qualifiers, NCAA All-Americans & National Champions, professional runners, and everyday runners have joined in the Grind to see how if they could be the one runner left standing. Starting at 6:08 pace and dropping every 3 laps (~1400m), GrindFest takes the ...

Dec 17, 2019•48 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Miles of Trials: Tyson Miehe

This winter, we'll be spotlighting Wisconsin natives & residents who are gearing up for the 2020 US Olympic Marathon Trials on February 29th in Atlanta, in a series we're calling Miles of Trials (at least until we get sued by John L. Parker, Jr.). Our first deep dive is with Tyson Miehe, just a few days after a brilliant 2:16 debut marathon to finish 5th at the prestigious California International Marathon (CIM). We dive into the 2019 Badger grad's transition to the roads, the balancing act ...

Dec 15, 2019•58 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Wisconsin Runner Racing Team Profile: Shaelyn Sorensen (Pre-GrindFest 2019)

This week, we catch up with Shaelyn Sorensen, fresh off a course record-setting victory at the Madison Half Marathon (1:15:26 in her debut). We talk with Shaelyn about her early running growing up in Minnesota, the decision to be a Badger, and the growth from walk-on to one of the top 10k runners in UW history. Shaelyn’s fun-loving spirit and passion for running make for a great conversation (even if she is a Vikings fan). Find out about her long days of training as a Badger, transitioning &...

Dec 05, 2019•48 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Making Their Point: Donn Behnke & Kevin Hopp (SPASH Boys XC)

Just in time for your Thanksgiving travels, we've got our conversation with Donn and Kevin, whose Stevens Point squad just became the 5th Wisconsin boys team in history to qualify for Nike Cross Nationals. The guys dive into this season, and give a glimpse into the ups and downs of a State Cross Country meet that saw them bring home the program's 19th trophy. We also get a look into the origins of a storied program with 10 team titles, including the importance and evolution of mileage (and ice c...

Nov 27, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Wisconsin Runner Racing Team Profile: Andie Shine

This week, we are joined by one of the newest members of the Wisconsin Runner Racing Team, Andie Shine. A native of Crystal Lake, IL and 2019 graduate of the University of Iowa, Andie has spent her first three months in Wisconsin diving into both the post-collegiate racing scene and her first year of law school at UW-Madison. The 22-year-old found time between law classes to finish 5th overall at Al's Run (27:22 for 8k), win the Whitewater Half Marathon (1:19:12), and throw down a 2:46 debut mar...

Nov 17, 2019•51 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Championship Debrief: Rich Raney & CJ Michaud (Muskego Girls XC)

We are pumped to bring you all another Championship Debrief, this time with the co-head coaches of the Girls D1 Wisconsin State Cross Country Champion Muskego Warriors. 2019 was the second consecutive title for Rich & CJ's squad, in addition to a runner-up finish in 2017. The guys talk about how their mantra and goal of "Better" helps build a culture of shared purpose and community, the thought process & goals behind not racing their top two runners until the conference meet in the 2018 ...

Nov 08, 2019•57 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Championship Debrief: Brian Finnel (Middleton Boys XC)

24 hours after the Wisconsin State Cross Country meet, we sat down with Brian Finnel, the head coach of the D1 State Boys Champion Middleton Cardinals, to breakdown a tremendous final day of what has been an incredibly fulfilling season. He talks about how a squad that historically has been led by a podium finisher had six different number ones this year, the evolution of the team's mindset throughout the season, and how their program grew and learned from some hard days in the past. Brian offer...

Nov 05, 2019•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Seven Trophies: Building a Program with Tom Kaufman

On the eve of the 2019 Wisconsin State Cross Country Championships, we are excited to share our conversation with the man at the helm of a team that has had a phenomenal history at Ridges, Madison West Boys Head Cross Country Coach Tom Kaufman. We learn about his beginnings in running and coaching, the challenges that the team has faced this season, and how he has helped to build one of the most successful high school programs in the state. He shares his approach to changing mindsets for what "s...

Nov 01, 2019•50 min•Season 1Ep. 2

The First Rep

Hey everyone, and welcome to The Wisconsin Runner Podcast! This week, we'll talk about the origins of the show, a bit about ourselves, and where we're headed.

Oct 31, 2019•45 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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