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Finish Lines and Milestones

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Running
Mental Health
Chicago Marathon
Boston Marathon
New York City Marathon
Ainsley's Angels
Marathon Running
Marathon Training
Running Community
Fitness
Sobriety
Ultra Running
Addiction Recovery
Marine Corps Marathon
Marathons
Indy Mini
Athlete Bouquets
Trail Running
Health & Fitness
Indianapolis

Every runner has a story. Finish Lines and Milestones is a podcast that celebrates the everyday runner. If you run, you’re a runner. Join host, Ally Brettnacher, every week as she shares these runner stories.

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Recent Guests

Eileen Poore
Guest with a multifaceted history in hospitality, racing, and recovery
Independent podcast guest
Episode: RERUN of Episode 17 with Eileen Poore
Sydney Brettnacher
Eight-year-old guest, participant in her first longer race
Episode: JULY: CATCHING UP WITH COACH from Rachel Michelle Running
Mary Pittman
Previous guest on the show who participated in Relay for America
Relay for America participant
Episode: SPECIAL EPISODE: Relay for America with Mary Pittman and Trena Roudebush
Trena Roudebush
Previous guest on the show who participated in Relay for America
Relay for America participant
Episode: SPECIAL EPISODE: Relay for America with Mary Pittman and Trena Roudebush
Peter Merante
Cold Springs, New York native,Back on My Feet volunteer, runner
Back on My Feet Indianapolis (volunteer) / Local running community
Episode: Episode 166: Peter Merante - Gritty, Not Pretty
Tammy Mills
Runner, former elementary school teacher, United Methodist pastor (defrocked and refrocked), LGBTQ+ advocate
Independent runner; 261 Fearless aboard Kathrine Switzer's team; Peloton enthusiast
Episode: Episode 165: Tammy Mills - Chin Up, Crown On
Zach Burton
Guinness World Record holder; former radio music director and runner
Independent runner, former radio professional
Episode: Episode 164: Zach Burton - World's Fastest Caterpillar 🐛
Whitney Heins
Founder of The Mother Runners, running coach, TV journalist
The Mother Runners
Episode: Episode 163: Whitney Heins - The Mother Runners
Karen Kirkpatrick
Special education teacher and lupus warrior princess
Self-identified lupus warrior princess, based in Carmel, Indiana
Episode: Episode 162: Karen Kirkpatrick - Lupus Warrior Princess

Host

Ally Brettnacher
Host of Finish Lines and Milestones

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 88 ratings
  • Heartwarming - I can’t stop listening!

    I’ve been listening to this podcast for the last few months, and I’m hooked! I listen to quite a few podcasts, so I have to be pretty selective. I feel like I’m listening to friends talk, and it inspires me to get more involved in the running community so I can meet these lovely people! Great work, Ally!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ljkort
    United States7 months ago
  • Must listen!

    Ally does an amazing job interviewing “normal” everyday runners who have inspiring stories that you would otherwise have no idea about them! Love hearing about local runners stories as well because the Indy running community is strong!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Runner3.6.13.26
    United Statesa year ago
  • Refreshing and authentic

    Finish Lines and Milestones is a heartfelt, inspiring, and genuinely entertaining podcast that captures the spirit of running in a way that feels both personal and powerful. Each episode is full of amazing stories from athletes who not only share their passion for running but also open up about their careers, life journeys, and the moments that shaped them.

    The conversations are real and refreshingly authentic—filled with laughter, honesty, and even a few tears. There’s something incredibly mov... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BritBrit65
    United Statesa year ago
  • Inspired!

    Love hearing the stories of the runners you feature; helps to remind me that running is hard but worth overcoming the obstacles!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lkh217317
    United Statesa year ago
  • It’s never to late…

    I love hearing people’s stories! This last episode especially! Our host just keeps getting better at drawing the story out of the “runner” which in turn draws me in more and more! I’d write more but this grey haired lady is feeing inspired now so headed out to run! Thanks for the inspiration!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chiknnumget
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate authentic, heartfelt sharing and practical running insights.
Listeners say conversations feel like joining friends, with genuine hospitality from the host.
Fans love everyday runner stories and local community focus.
Guests are described as inspiring and relatable, with strong storytelling.
The host's energy and curiosity are repeatedly highlighted as key strengths.

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Episode 162: Karen Kirkpatrick - Lupus Warrior Princess
Q: What is Karen's favorite running mantra or source of motivation?
She often relies on a general mindset of perseverance, using motivation from friends and family, and sometimes running music or inspirational tracks; she also uses the Rally app to receive messages from loved ones that help her keep going, with no single song dominating her inspiration.
Episode 164: Zach Burton - World's Fastest Caterpillar 🐛
Q: How did you come up with the Caterpillar idea and make it real?
What started as a bored social-media idea evolved into a serious challenge after realizing a world-record existed; they coordinated with city officials and Athletic Annex, built a practical costume from kids' tunnels, and navigated Guinness' pre-approval and documentation process.
Episode 164: Zach Burton - World's Fastest Caterpillar 🐛
Q: When did you run your first race outside of collegiate athletics?
Zach recalls running his first post-college race as the Indy Mini during high school, using it as a fitness benchmark before gradually expanding into ultramarathons and the Caterpillar project.
Episode 136: Matt May - Live the Adventure
Q: What makes Ainsley's Angels different from other running groups?
Matt explains that the organization promotes inclusion without limits and aims to bring endurance opportunities to people who might not otherwise participate, emphasizing that you don't need to be fast to be part of the events.
Episode 157: Noa Besner - Paces & Places 🌎
Q: What motivated you to start Paces & Places?
I wanted to create a way for runners to explore and race in new places with a small, inclusive group, so they could focus on the experience and the community rather than feeling overwhelmed by logistics.

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A show celebrating everyday runners with a focus on personal journeys, community, and practical running insights. Across episodes, conversations gravitate toward local running scenes, training challenges, race day logistics, motherhood and balance, and how endurance journeys translate to life milestones. Notable throughlines include community-building through clubs and events, mentoring and coaching perspectives, and a warm, authentic hosting style that keeps conversations relatable for amateur to semi-serious runners. A standout is how guests blend competitive racing with accessible, real-world stories—making motivation, practical tips, and human resilience central to the experience.

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1. Eileen Poore
2. Sydney Brettnacher
3. Mary Pittman
4. Trena Roudebush
5. Peter Merante
6. Tammy Mills
7. Zach Burton
8. Whitney Heins

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