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The Zone 2 Podcast

The Zone 2 Podcast
Running
Boston Marathon
Marathon
Newport Marathon
Brookline Center For Community Mental Health
Marathon Training
Mental Health
Boston
Children's Mental Health
Nike
Running Community
Pickleball
Super Bowl
D1 Track Running
Strava
Newport Rhode Island Marathon
Nutrition For Runners
New Balance
Training Routines
Running Shoes

Running talk at a conversational pace. New episodes every Wednesday with runners of all kinds — sharing stories, lessons, and laughs from the road. Based in Boston, The Zone 2 Podcast started as a passion project while Francis and Brian trained for their first marathons. Since then, it's grown into a platform for conversations with voices from across the running community — from brand reps and run... more

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Latest Episodes

Enjoy this interview with Dan Epstein, a miler turner marathoner who made his start in the running community at Heartbreak Hill Running Company, and now leads Endorphins Running Boston. In this interview, we talk about community, the importance of sh... more

Enjoy this interview with Lead Product Line Manager for Performance Footwear at Puma, and OG Heartbreaker, Conor Cashin! In this interview Conor talks all things performance footwear as we follow his journey from running cross-country in the capital ... more

Enjoy this interview with Leader of Gansett Run Club, Heartbreaker, founder of November Project Providence, Abbott 6-star finisher, and self-proclaimed out-of-shape runner Steven Blais! In this special interview, Steven shares his incredible story an... more

How do your favorite race day shoes go from an idea to your local running store? in this week's episode, we get to sit down with Sam Truax, a member of the Adizero racing team at Adidas, to hear what goes into creating record setting shoes!

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Recent Guests

Dan Epstein
Facilitator of Endorphins Running Club (Endorphins Boston)
Endorphins Running Club
Episode: 44: Finding the Time to Run with Dan Epstein
Conor Cashin
Lead product line manager for performance footwear at Puma
Puma
Episode: 43: Dashin' with Conor Cashin
Sam Truax
Former Collegiate Distance runner and product marketer for Adidas
Adidas
Episode: 41: "The Truth" about racing with Sam Truax
Anthony Wiryaman
Five-time marathoner and friend of the hosts
Episode: 40: Fast in Philly with Anthony Wiryaman
Elise Cranny
Two-time Olympian and American indoor record holder in the 5K
M11 Track Club
Episode: 39: At the Top of Her Game: Elise Cranny
Colin Shaver
Senior at Boston College and a one-mile and steeplechase professional.
Boston College
Episode: 38: Shooting for the Stars with Colin Shaver
Tim Scott
Debut half marathon runner and Brian's roommate
Episode: 37: From Squats to Strides with Tim Scott
Adi Bandekar
A coach at Heartbreak and a marathon runner.
Heartbreak
Episode: 36: From Miles to Meaning with Adi Bandekar
Mark Sibold
A 2024 Boston Marathoner and survivor of a serious accident
Episode: 34: Against All Odds with Mark Sibold

Hosts

Francis
Co-host, often brings a humorous and relatable perspective to running topics, engaging guests and listeners alike with his enthusiasm for the sport.
Brian
Co-host, often shares personal anecdotes and insights into running events, fostering a relatable atmosphere for the audience.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • The Best

    A great conversational running podcast for beginners, advanced runners, and everyone in between!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    stressedmonkey
    United States8 months ago
  • Great pod!

    Interesting and educational. The hosts are smart, funny, and engaging. The guests are inspiring and thoughtful! One of my favorite podcasts - can’t wait til next release on Wednesday!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    George98!23
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love this podcast

    These guys are very entertaining and a blast to listen to! Always a good laugh,, some good information and fun! Love the fun fact too‼️‼️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Far n Sure
    United Statesa year ago
  • Runners pay attention

    Excellent and informative podcast that would appeal to all runners.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emergency MD
    United Statesa year ago

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The podcast is viewed as a valuable resource for runners of all levels, providing relatable stories and educational content.
Many find the chemistry between the hosts refreshing and enjoy the community aspect fostered throughout the episodes.
Listeners appreciate the engaging conversational style that mixes humor with insightful discussions.

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Apple Podcasts
#217
United States/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#137
Germany/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#38
Philippines/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#50
Saudi Arabia/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#75
Taiwan/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#157
India/Sports/Running

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7: Fast Times with Tommy Hinojosa
Q: Could you describe the difference between high school and college running?
He highlights a significant increase in training intensity and mileage, moving from 45 to about 70-80 miles a week.
7: Fast Times with Tommy Hinojosa
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about how you made your way into running?
Tommy shares that his introduction to running began with his father, who did marathons when Tommy was young, and he gradually transitioned from soccer to running.
4: Running for a Cause with Haley Medeiros
Q: What has been your favorite part of the current marathon training cycle so far?
Meeting so many different people and talking about our bigger reasons for running has been really beautiful.
4: Running for a Cause with Haley Medeiros
Q: What do you do to recover after a really long run or really intense workout?
I've been trying to be a lot better about fueling immediately after I run, having a smoothie as soon as I get home, and then I foam roll and stretch a lot, plus I've started using Normatec boots for recovery.
4: Running for a Cause with Haley Medeiros
Q: So Haley, you're running the Boston Marathon for charity. Could you tell us a little bit about who you're running it for, what you're supporting, and your connection to the cause?
I'm training to be a school psychologist and I'm running for the Brookline Center for Community Mental Health. They provide outpatient mental health services to families regardless of their resources, which aligns with my values.

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Recent guests on The Zone 2 Podcast include:

1. Dan Epstein
2. Conor Cashin
3. Sam Truax
4. Anthony Wiryaman
5. Elise Cranny
6. Colin Shaver
7. Tim Scott
8. Adi Bandekar

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