2. Anderson Bobo Stress Reaction podcast

1:03:58

Karen Lesiewicz, Stress Reaction fan favorite, is back on the pod after her Boston Marathon performance. We talk setting an alarm to Track her brother, tracker her lost tabs, history of Boston, not being a music gal, erasing her run file from Boston, willful ignorance, Mansplaining, Fast Girl Summer, bulking up after college, above-ground pools, performance enhancements, feet pics, and more. Follow Karen…

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32. Cole Townsend 57:40

20 days ago57:40

57:40

Cole Townsend is back again for another round of Stress Reaction. Cole is fresh off a vintage Boston Marathon pop-up with Swiftwick as well as the man behind Running Supply, a tasteful resource for everything going on in the running commerce world. We talk how he sourced old Boston gear, How Bill Rodgers avoided nipple chaffing, midnight ride, Maurten mini bus, what my new bike means for me, is Flotrack back?, Centro, runner secrets, parents handling AI slop, shoe talk from Boston, and more. Follow Running Supply…

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31. Cris Gutierrez III 52:00

26 days ago52:00

52:00

Cris Gutierrez is a 2:19 marathoner, Founder of Ope Track Club, and the man behind Beers and Miles. He’s racing Boston on Monday so if you're reading this, wish him luck. We talk smuggling beer from Portland, Maine, finding the Marathon, Puma Supershoes, being the slowest 2:20 marathoner, easy run pace range, D3 stuff, ending up in Ohio, carbon plated flip flops, alternative running shoes, shoe modifications, running in Toms, drinking/racing doubles, mindset for Boston and more. Follow Cris Follow Daniel…

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30. Howard Lao 49:16

5 weeks ago49:16

49:16

Howard Lao is a freelance photographer based in Portland, Oregon and former Hudler for University of Washington. He is also the lead photographer for Grand Slam Track. We talk pretty much entirely about Grand Slam Track but specifically about the food scene in Kingston, Grand Slam All-Star media team, the numbers on Howard's media process, vibe check from the stadium, vuvuzelas, the storyline possibilities emerging from GST, the pace of the meet, Howard's Hurdle crew, Tracktown USA, when should I come to Portland and/or Eugene, delays during track meets, replacing the 60m with the 40y dash, Feed the Cats, and more. Follow Howard Follow Daniel…

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29. Morgan Pearson 51:21

6 weeks ago51:21

51:21

Morgan Pearson is an American professional triathlete who won silver medals in the mixed relay at the 2020 and 2024 Summer Olympics. He also ran at Colorado University and competes in Road and Track races. We talk about his current wrist injury, running races as a triathlete, which pro runner could make it as a triathlete, fear of losing to Age Groupers, Lawrence Van Lingen, his sense of style, posting, his crazies take related to sunglasses, wearing sponsored kit in a cat 5 race, and more.…

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28. Theo Kahler 1:02:34

6 weeks ago1:02:34

1:02:34

Theo Kahler, News Editor at Runner's World returns to Stress Reaction as the first entry into the two-timers club. We hash out the definition of Sub-elite, his race recap from Trials of Miles Project 13.1, SockGate, fit checks, World Indoors, Fluid Athletics, celeb running culture, Ashton Hall, Huberman lore, shoe choice, Matt Richtman, and more. Follow Theo Kahler Follow Fluid Athletics Follow Daniel…

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27. Jeff Merrill 54:17

8 weeks ago54:17

54:17

Jeff Merrill is the President of Portland Track and Chief Intern of Trackland. He’s a producer, meet director, broadcaster, and more. We talk desk Feng Shui, ceiling heights, Chief Intern responsibilities, GST, Stress Reaction listeners, practical constraints around fatherhood, going au natarale, how old is professional track really?, legacy and staying power of meets, Portland Track Fest pitch, Portland’s reputation, dressing with flare while racing, revving up the engine, theories around runners' origins, "Cool" runners, and more. Follow Portland Track Follow Jeff Follow Trackland…

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26. Jan Figueroa 49:33

9 weeks ago49:33

49:33

Jan Figueroa is a photographer and the Media Coordinator for UA Baltimore Distance. We talk being at European Indoor Championships and how it will compare to being at NCAA Indoor Nationals, racing Anderson Bobo, taking pics with Jakob Ingebrigtsen, Jan heads to China?, the YouTube queue, Jan's Uber Eats addiction, Under Armor, how Jan ran a 4:06 marathon as a 2:31 marathoner, texting while running, and more. Follow Jan Figueroa Follow Daniel Moore Follow Fluid Athletics…

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25. Aidan Tooker 55:55

10 weeks ago55:55

55:55

Aidan Tooker is a Syracuse alum and pro runner training with Team SOVA, a group coached by Ben Thomas. We caught up with him as he's getting settled in for an altitude stint in Provo, Utah. We talk settling in at Provo, Ben Thomas Coaching Method, how he ended up with the group, a peek behind the curtain of Swoosh TC, is altitude all that special?, bumping into Andrew Huberman, s/o Preston, the video man, the structure of SOVA, different archetypes of running, creating content that resonates, why the secret sauce might just be friendship, watching old races, golden age of Syracuse running, cycling in Provo, and more. Follow Aidan Follow Team SOVA…

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24. Kevin Gunawan 47:13

11 weeks ago47:13

47:13

Kevin Gunawan is a photographer, videographer and one-fourth of Footstep Creative. Kevin splits time between Boulder and Chicago and works with TCS, SOVA, Under Armor, Heartbreak, and more. We talk being Bi-Inland, Altitude Training in Boulder, going Strava Dark, training nonchalantly, my experiments with Easy Interval Method, NCAA era, running in pants, my rule for dressing, brands we’re liking, Footstep Creative, everyone’s strengths, Joe Hale’s Mr. Beast-isms, fun on the internet, post-peak motion blur, photo treatment predictions, Marketing “experts” Green Screen videos, OG run stores, Midwest Supremacy, grey area doping, and more. Follow Kevin Footstep Creative Follow me, Daniel Moore…

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23. Katie Rainsberger 47:19

12 weeks ago47:19

47:19

Katie Rainsberger is a Team Boss and University of Washington alumna, Scientist, and advocate for Women's specific Sports Science research. We talk gift giving, favorite candies, smuggling Sour Patch into the NXN dance, her research, cycle-based grocery shopping, her current running status and journey to where she’s at right now, Living in the inspiration montage scene, sustainable gratitude, being a runner who sits around all day vs needing to stay occupied, perfect altitude, heat training, and more. Follow Katie Read about her Fundraiser through Voice in Sport…

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22. Tim Rossi, Lostboys and Bandit 1:01:34

14 weeks ago1:01:34

1:01:34

Tim Rossi is a co-founder of Lost Boys Track Club, head of brand and experiential marketing at Bandit, and contributor to Tempo Journal. Traveling to Paris, Wisconsin Dry January, Running Store shopping habits, Shopping vs. supporting small businesses, Paris shoe Trends, cautionary tales from former runners, Lost Boys origins, Tim’s first Stressie, road to Sub 2:30, racing at the Armory, comparing yourself to current college athletes, Millrose spectating, bringing back indoor smoking, Tim’s unofficial newsletter, bridging the gap between community and elite sport, “there are no secrets” but are there shortcuts, is Hyrox the new wave?, Grand Slam, weird year on the professional side, Bandit exclusive info, the highest profile unsponsored athlete, the Track equivalent of the Luka-AD Trade, and more.…

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21. Brenden Clarke, Director and Photographer 1:08:18

15 weeks ago1:08:18

1:08:18

Brenden Clarke is a director and photographer based in Los Angeles. He is also the Founder of the production studio, 315, which shot a recent viral Cole Hocker campaign. We talk about getting back into running, photography in NYC, alternative runners, Is running in a bubble, run clubs, interviewing the founder of Satisfy, running in LA vs. NY, gear check at the Diplo Run Club, future of Fluid Athletics, Sam Parsons innovations, future guests for Stress Reaction podcast. Follow Brenden and 315 Running New York…

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20. Reuben Reina, Arkansas XC/T&F 47:25

16 weeks ago47:25

47:25

Reuben Reina is a Student-Athlete at the University of Arkansas and Creative director and CEO of Butter Boys Track Club. Reuben is fresh off a 3:55 Mile at the Arkansas Invitational. We talk about his race to tie the Arkansan mile record, Southern Roots, how training makes you boring, Butter Boys Track Club, Working in a Bike Shop, YouTube, Is Arkansas the new BU, Fluid Athletics, What if Jakob Ingebrigsten was from Texas, LiveWrong, Dad/Coach relationship, being an Aries, nerding out with training data, Transfer Portal, the rest of the indoor season, beer miles, questionable NIL opportunities, and more Follow Reuben Follow Butter Boys Follow Fluid Athletics…

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19. Sam Parsons, Tinman Elite 48:48

17 weeks ago48:48

48:48

Sam Parsons is a German-American long-distance runner who lives in Boulder, CO. Sam is also a founding member and Creative Director with professional running team, Tinman Elite. We talk life as a Free Agent, status of Adidas and Tinman, state of Pro Running teams, Nike Coffee, Houston Half, Joe Klecker mindset, Are Tempos Dead?, College parties, Frank Shorter, Tyler Hamilton, giving people their flowers, media consumption as a pro, power of the algorithm, what hoops will you jump through to watch Grand Slam Track, free game for Michael Johnson, a CTA for someone to sponsor Sam and more. Follow Sam…

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18. Ben Rayner, Photographer and Director 1:09:41

18 weeks ago1:09:41

1:09:41

Ben Rayner is a NYC photographer, director, husband, dad, etc who runs and rides bikes and is a founding member of the Glue Factory Track Club We talk morning routines, Cool Guy bikes, Unbound, Cycling for run training, Kilian, Glue Factory, NYC Run Clubs, Jakob, and we talk through our reactions to Sinead Diver’s Meme Instagram, @heapsgoodrunners Predictions for 2025…

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17. Robert Hooper, XC/T&F Athlete at Tennessee State and Content Creator 53:50

21 weeks ago53:50

53:50

Robert Hooper is a Mechanical Engineering student and T&F/XC Athlete at Tennessee State University. He also has a large following on TikTok and other social media platforms. We talk about Tupelo, MS, life as a Track and Field athlete in the NCAA, blowing up on TikTok, the difference between social media platforms, Noah Lyles, iShowSpeed, working with Citius, Mixed Relay being great for USA Men's 100m runners, defending Max Siegel, ball-knower Timothee Chalamet, looking crazy at the local gym, life as a Hooper, hill repeats up Broadway Street, and more. Follow Robert Hooper…

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16. Jonathan Gault, Letsrun.com 1:03:46

22 weeks ago1:03:46

1:03:46

Jonathan Gault is a staff writer at LetsRun.com. and co-host of the Letsrun.com Track Talk Podcast. He also ran Cross Country and Track for 4 years as a student at Dartmouth and then got his Master's in Journalism at Syracuse. We talk about his time in Madison, mingling with Coaches, current fitness level, Running media, not having an Instagram, off-season storylines, Nike teams, Graham vs Jakob, the future of the NCAA, Rojo vs. Kenyan Parliament, how fast could I get on EPO, comparing PRs and more. Follow Jonathan Jonathan's work on Letsrun.com…

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15. Chris Derrick 59:27

23 weeks ago59:27

59:27

Chris Derrick is a retired American distance runner who ran for Nike as a member of the Bowerman Track Club. He won 3 consecutive US Cross Country Championships in 2013–15. He attended Stanford University, where he earned 14 All-American honors. We talk about his time in Madison on the mic for NCAA XC Championships, how many teams are happy leaving the race, living up to our respective alma mater’s reputation, content creation as a Nike Athlete, being a part-time Social Media Manager, who’s really moving the needle in Track & Field, chasing QOM’s, XC Skiing aspirations, Boulder Bros, Chasing 1% gains, Altitude theories, Jerry, many lessons learned as a pro, Kenyans racing in the snow, what career moves he’d recommend for a 22-year-old version of himself. Follow Chris on Instagram and bug him to get back on Substack…

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14. Aidan Reed, Roots Running 52:27

24 weeks ago52:27

52:27

Aidan Reed is an elite runner for Roots Running High-Performance team based in Boulder, CO. He's also a member of the Tracksmith Amateur Support Program. We talk about his tips for runners, racing to expose your fitness, my current fitness and goals, the Philadelphia Half Marathon, his marathons, Montana as a hotbed of Endurance fitness, high mileage culture at Southern Utah, Cam Levins legacy, Boulder Tourism Tips, Track Team Beef, who's the King of the Marathon, favorite all-time races, and more. Follow Aidan on Instagram , Twitter and Substack…

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13. Joe Holder, Nike Head Trainer, GQ, Ocho System & System of Service 41:16

25 weeks ago41:16

41:16

Joe Holder is a Nike Master Trainer and Run Coach with Nike, a Fitness and Wellness columnist for GQ Magazine, Founder of The Ocho System (OS), and Co-Founder of System of Service. We talk about his current relationship with running, zagging from the Marathon craze, bringing back the mile, Training like Emil Zatopek, Columbus culture in health/wellness, his 10 Year plan, how to stop runners from getting injured, planting the seed for his first Triathlon, bodybuilding while trying to break 2:30, documenting vs. content creation, and more.…

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12. Cole Townsend, Co-Founder of Sole Retriever and Running Supply 58:27

26 weeks ago58:27

58:27

Cole Townsend is a runner, cyclist, and cofounder of Sole Retriever. He also runs Running Supply, a directory of the best designed running shoes, apparel, bags, and accessories. We chat Tumblr, clapped out college gear, vintage running shirts, George H.W.’s run fits, Brick Layer’s Union, cycling expenses, personal SEO, state of running brands and collaborative culture, guy fieri alpha fly’s, Diplo Run Club, when the running bubble will burst, and more. Follow Cole Check out Running Supply…

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11. William Hague, 2:23 Marathoner and 48th Place in the 2024 NYC Marathon 56:39

27 weeks ago56:39

56:39

William Hague is fresh off a 2:23 Marathon in New York City. He also runs a popular anonymous Instagram account around running shoe technology and was a classmate and teammate of mine in our shared Duke XC/T&F days. We talk about his powerful Instagram account, Nike’s sneaky shoe tactics, Eliud surfing the first super shoe wave, his race performance in NYC, the obstacles of the marathon, friend of the pod Matt Choi, becoming a marathon believer, Chicago as a hub of influential running characters, loving the grind, his favorite brands in and around running and more.…

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10. Devin McDermott, Track and Field Draft: Brand Edition 58:26

28 weeks ago58:26

58:26

Devin McDermott is a Marketing Professional who competed in Track and Field/XC at the University of Florida. We talk about Parker Valby signing to New Balance, the first-ever Stress Reaction Segment presented by _______, a Track and Field Draft where we both represent different brands, Gabby Thomas vs. Cooper Teare, what kind of mega-conglomerate brand I'm cooking up, and more.…

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9. Brad Culp, Author of The Norwegian Method 1:00:16

29 weeks ago1:00:16

1:00:16

Brad Culp is a sports journalist, author of The Norwegian Method, former Editor-in-Chief of Triathlete Magazine, Media Manager of the International Triathlon Union, and LAVA magazine, the official publication of the IRONMAN triathlon series. We talk about his time in Norway, how this book came to be, getting in shape enough to hang with the fittest athletes in the world, great ideas coming from training time, an Olav Alexander Bu A.I. bot, Kristian Blummenfelt's interests in American culture, crossover moments that created athletic breakthroughs, never getting a massage, Nils Van der Poel Training Plan and more. Brad's Book: The Norwegian Method: The Culture, Science & Humans Behind the Groundbreaking Approach to Elite Endurance Performance Follow Brad…

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8. Theo Kahler, Runner's World News Editor 1:02:03

30 weeks ago1:02:03

1:02:03

Theo Kahler is the Runner’s World News Editor and sub-elite runner. He just wrote an article titled “What’s Next for Eliud Kipchoge” which you can read out here. We talk about Eliud Kipchoge’s Zoom etiquette, gear testing at Runner’s World, Beating Matt Centrowitz, my time at the Chicago Marathon, Cyclocross racing as runners, homemade sports nutrition, unsanctioned racing, Galen Rupp’s media prowess, what if Kipchoge ran in the NCAA?, and more. Follow Theo’s writing on Runner’s World and Twitter…

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7. Joe Hale 55:39

32 weeks ago55:39

55:39

Joe Hale is a photographer based in New York City. He’s worked with many of your favorite publications and brands. We discuss the similarities between Bike vs Film Stores, Joe’s Cycling Journey, Paris Olympics, Athlos vs Puma/Red Bull Track events, Meg thee Stallion anchoring Athlos, Joe’s business acumen, outside perspectives on Track and Field, Athlos vs. Grand Slam Track beef, pivoting to NBA/MLB photography, the art of cold DMs, niche Track posting, Sydney’s Google Ad, Olympic Propaganda, Chicago Marathon Ekiden and more.…

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6. Karen Lesiewicz 1:04:13

33 weeks ago1:04:13

1:04:13

Karen Lesiewicz is a co-host of Getting Chicked podcast, sub-elite runner, Citius broadcaster, and social media personality. We talk Boston Marathon cutoff, getting chicked, racing Molly Siedel, is running too inclusive?, Professional athlete posting, punching down/up, Florida and Illinois drivers being bad in different ways, racing against people who are too talented, cross-training torture devices, dream sponsors, and more. Follow Karen and Getting Chicked…

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5. Brady Holmer 1:03:01

34 weeks ago1:03:01

1:03:01

Brady Holmer is a scientist, writer, athlete and podcaster. He writes a Substack called, Physiologically Speaking, where he discussed the lastest health, exercise science, and wellness topics. He also authored an eBook titled, VO2 Max Essentials which can be found here: https://bradyjholmer.gumroad.com/l/VO2maxessentials We discuss how fast would Joe Rogan run a marathon, run clubs in Austin, guessing when someone starting running based on hat choice, how to monetize Brady’s shoe buying habit, becoming the next health influencer, using data to inform training decisions, cycling for run training…

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4. Alex Predhome AKA @predamame 1:01:44

35 weeks ago1:01:44

1:01:44

"@Predamame doesn't miss" - Ashton Eaton, on today's guest. Alex Predhome is an accomplished amateur runner, tech worker, and the man behind Track and Field's favorite social media personality, @predamame We talk about running Boston, being the King of Track Twitter, fixing the sport, horny run clubs, Is running cool?, how to follow the sport, influencers and hybrid athletes, optimism around Grand Slam Track, and more running stuff. Oh, and listen to D3 Glory Days.…

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3. Is Track and Field a Sport of Athletes or Entertainers? + Explanation 12:00

36 weeks ago12:00

12:00

Solo pod because I failed to record my lovely conversation with Olympic Gold Medalist, World Champion, and professional cyclist, Lily Williams. Maybe I'll have her on the pod at a later date. Instead of not posting an episode, I talked through some thoughts on the current state of Track and Field as a sport for Athletes and how it may or not be transitioning into a sport of entertainers.…

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2. Anderson Bobo 51:45

37 weeks ago51:45

51:45

Anderson Bobo is the Creative Director of Oregon Cross Country/Track and Field. We discuss Oregon Cross Country Practice, how Florida Roots run deep, Olympic Half Marathon Trials in Orlando, slinging shoes, On’s coming out party, Grant Holloway, Cross Country coach's aversion to podcasting, Coach Holloway taking things personally, Quincy Halls nickname for Anderson and more.…

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1. Matt Wisner 52:36

38 weeks ago52:36