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The Zone 2 Podcast

The Zone 2 Podcast
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Boston Marathon
Marathon
Running Community
Running Shoes
Marathon Training
Boston
Vermont City Marathon
Newport Marathon
Nike
Mental Health
Brookline Center For Community Mental Health
Adidas
Heartbreak Hill Running Company
Boston College
Photography
Heartbreak
Mob Mile
Strava
Training Cycles

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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In this week's episode we sit down with New Balance Research Engineer, Ben Hazelwood, to discuss what goes into testing and evaluating some of the best shoes on the market. We reference a few different studies in this conversation and we've linked th... more

The Boston Marathon is the oldest and arguably the most popular of the world major marathons. We had the amazing privilege to be involved with the Adidas activations in the city and meet some really cool people!

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This week, the Zone 2 crew sat down with South African record holder, 2x Olympian, and 5x NCAA champion Dom Scott! We discuss running origins, burnout, the transition from collegiate to professional running, motivation, shoes (or lack thereof) and ro... more

What does it mean to run a major marathon in your home town? In this episode, we chat with three-time guest, Devin Miller, to discuss his approach to running the 2026 Boston Marathon and what being able to run it means to him.

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Recent Guests

Ben Hazelwood
Sports research engineer, New Balance Corporation
New Balance Corporation
Episode: 49: New Balance Nation with Ben Hazelwood
Pat Fogarty
Runner, freelance filmmaker and cinematographer
BLU (Bricklayers Union running community)
Episode: 45: Taking the Shot with Pat Fogarty
Dan Epstein
Facilitator of Endorphins Running Club (Endorphins Boston)
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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

Hosts

Francis
Host of The Zone 2 Podcast
Brian
Host of The Zone 2 Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • The Best

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    stressedmonkey
    United Statesa year 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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Listeners appreciate the approachable, conversational vibe and actionable running insights.
Guests are consistently engaging and bring authentic perspectives from the running community.
The show is praised for its balance of personal stories, training tips, and behind-the-scenes industry details.

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#40
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Apple Podcasts
#102
Taiwan/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#199
South Africa/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#214
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#226
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46: Battle for Beantown with Devin Miller
Q: What does running Boston mean to Devin, especially given his background in sprinting?
It's a city-level, personal rite of passage that blends homecoming, community support, and the satisfaction of tackling a world-famous course that he now calls his own, despite preferring shorter events.
45: Taking the Shot with Pat Fogarty
Q: How did your path in running influence your filmmaking, and how do you translate running moments into cinematic stories?
He describes starting with simple, day-in-the-life running projects, gradually using the group to tell stories, and focusing on authentic moments and the labor of pursuing goals, whether a midnight race or an OTQ attempt.
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.

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A conversational running show that centers on the everyday runner as well as elite athletes, coaches, and industry insiders. Across episodes, listeners hear race recaps from major events like the Boston Marathon, gear and shoe development stories from brand insiders, and in-depth discussions on training, community, storytelling, and the evolving culture of running. Noteworthy elements include behind-the-scenes race experiences, practical training and gear insights, and a consistent emphasis on community, authenticity, and the intersection of sport with creativity and media. Potential listeners will likely enjoy actionable training takeaways, inspirational recovery stories, and candid conversations with people shaping running culture.

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Recent guests on The Zone 2 Podcast include:

1. Ben Hazelwood
2. Pat Fogarty
3. Dan Epstein
4. Conor Cashin
5. Sam Truax
6. Anthony Wiryaman
7. Elise Cranny
8. Colin Shaver

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