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The Zone 2 Podcast

The Zone 2 Podcast

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 club founders to coaches, pro athletes, and more. Stay connected with us on social media

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18: 100 Miles of Mind Games: Inside the Ultra Life...

The Zone 2 Podcast ·

2025/06/04

⛰️ This week, we’re going long — really long. We’re joined by professional ultramarathoner Meg Morgan, who runs for La Sportiva and has taken on some of the gnarliest races out there — including the iconic Western States 100. In this episode, Meg walks us through her journey from hobby runner to pro, why she chose to go beyond the marathon, and what actually happens inside your head (and feet) during a 100-mile race.We talk about the training that sets ultrarunners apart, the mindset that keeps them

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00:49:31

17: Maple Syrup and Marathon Splits: Zach Shrull on...

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2025/05/28

🍁This week, tap in for a special race debrief from this past weekend’s Vermont City Marathon. We’re joined by our friend and fellow marathon debutant Zach Shrull, who finished in an impressive 3:17:07, and managed a negative split. In this episode, Francis and Zach both take a good hard look at all their life decisions over the last 6 months: specifically, we unpack their first training cycles, reflect on their race-day experiences, and look ahead to the possibility of more races to come. Whether

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00:48:20

16: This Episode Is a Banger: Seth Wolfman on...

The Zone 2 Podcast ·

2025/05/21

This week on The Zone 2 Podcast, Francis and Brian are joined by Seth Wolfman, the founder of the widely popular Brighton Bangers Running Club! Since its founding in 2012, the Bangers have grown into one of the most vibrant and welcoming running communities in Boston — with hundreds of runners showing up to weekly group runs. In this episode, Seth shares:🏙️ The joys and challenges of building a running community📈 How he keeps momentum going and attracts new members🧠 Insights into group dynamics,

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00:45:00

15: Break to BQ with Aidan Kindopp

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2025/05/14

Welcome back to The Zone 2 Podcast! This week, Francis and Brian chopped it up with former URI varsity runner and freshly minted marathoner Aidan Kindopp. Aidan may be humble, but we’ll brag for him — coming from a 1500m PR of 3:54.83, Aidan BQed in his debut marathon with 2:45:53 at the 2025 Rhode Races Newport Marathon. And just to round things out, he’s currently pursuing his Ph.D. in chemical engineering at MIT. Yes, he might somehow be even smarter than he is fast. In this episode, we dig

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00:45:47

Episode 14: Run Fast, You Must with Peter Fox

The Zone 2 Podcast ·

2025/05/07

Welcome to The Zone 2 Podcast! If you enjoy today’s episode, don’t forget to leave a review, comment, and share this episode with your friends & on social media!Episode 14 features Boston College Senior and varsity distance runner Peter Fox. To celebrate Star Wars day, the lads kicked things off with some light-hearted Star Wars banter before Peter takes us through his life as a collegiate runner. We discuss running origins, Peter setting his school record in the indoor 5000m (14:07.32), injury

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00:46:36

Episode 13: Sticking the Landing with Savannah Gigandet

The Zone 2 Podcast ·

2025/04/30

Welcome to Episode 13, featuring 2022 Boston Marathon finisher Savannah Gigandet! As with all our guests, we dive into Savannah’s background in running and her journey thus far - from her time as a competitive gymnast to taking on the Boston Marathon, and now balancing her passions both for running and strength training. Savannah also speaks candidly about her experience with eating disorders related to athletics. She shares how these challenges have influenced her relationship with sports and what

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00:44:10

Episode 12: Running Really, Really Far with Rachel...

The Zone 2 Podcast ·

2025/04/23

Welcome to Episode 12, featuring a special race-day debrief with marathon debutant Rachel Ahlmark! Rachel comes from a background as a collegiate D3 short- and middle-distance runner, but after a few half marathons, she boldly (or foolishly?) decided to take on the full marathon. This past Saturday, host Brian and Rachel crossed the finish line at the Rhode Races Newport Marathon, wrapping up a long winter of training in Boston. In this debrief, Francis sits down with Brian and Rachel to unpack

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00:57:13

Episode 11: Rising Up with U.P. Nguyen

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2025/04/16

Welcome to Episode 11 featuring Heartbreak Boston Coach and 15-time marathoner U.P. Nguyen! U.P.’s impressive running resume includes the 2022 Boston Marathon and the 2024 Chicago Marathon, and U.P. will be returning to the course to race Boston next Monday! In addition to her impressive running accomplishments, U.P. coaches as a part of the team at Heartbreak Hill Running Company. In this episode, we dive into the heart of the Boston running community. We chat about what it means to be a coach,

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00:54:52

Episode 10: Something about Strava

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2025/04/09

If you went for a run but didn't log it on Strava... did it even happen?Double digits: a huge landmark for runners and podcasters alike. To celebrate episode 10, we're taking a deep dive into the activity-based social media app that's become the go-to for runners: Strava! From data insights and training tools to social features and the perks of a premium subscription, we break down what makes Strava such an important part of the global running community. Whether you are a long-time Strava loyalist

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00:43:40

Episode 9: Fueling the Finish with Lily Toussaint

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2025/04/02

Welcome to Episode 9 featuring Nike Women's Running Ambassador Lily Toussaint! Lily has a resume including 4 half marathon finishes, a finish at the 2024 Myrtle Beach Marathon, a spartan race, and a host of others! In addition to her running accomplishments, Lily is currently studying to be a clinical dietician. With her background as an athlete and her professional focus on nutrition, Lily offers unique insights for runners who may be looking to up their game. We talk everything from pre-run

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00:38:10

Episode 8: Running the show with Nora Johnson

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2025/03/26

Welcome to Episode 8 featuring Southie's own Nora Johnson! Nora ran her first marathon in Newport in 2019, and has since ran Providence ('21), Chicago ('22), NYC ('23), and is currently preparing to run Boston next month in support of GoodSports! In addition to her accomplishments as a runner, Nora founded the hugely popular Castle Island Track Club located in Southie! On this week’s episode, we discuss race day experiences, organizing running events, and more. Support Nora’s cause

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00:39:45

Episode 7: Fast times with Tommy Hinojosa

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2025/03/19

Tommy Hinojosa's running story is one of grit, growth, and raw honesty. This week, we dive deep with Tommy, a former D1 track and cross country runner from the University of Texas, about his journey into running, the transition to collegiate athletics, and the role mental health plays in the lives of NCAA athletes. Get ready for an candid conversation that goes beyond the raw miles, exploring the challenges and triumphs of a dedicated runner.

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00:54:56

Episode 6: In the Details with Devin Miller

The Zone 2 Podcast ·

2025/03/12

Devin, Dev, Coach D… however you know him, Devin is a huge part of the running community here in Boston. Welcome to Episode 5 featuring Heartbreak Boston coach Devin Miller. With a background in Muay Thai, Devin discusses his transition into running and shares some insight into his process for identifying useful training knowledge. We discuss running origins, track races, middle distance running, coaching, and more!

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00:54:04

Episode 5: Getting Technical With Russell Wells

The Zone 2 Podcast ·

2025/03/05

Buckle up because this is a special one! This week, we're thrilled to welcome Russell Wells, a former D1 athlete, Heartbreak Running coach, and Nike EKIN! Join us as we explore Russell's incredible journey from competitive running to one of the 'coolest jobs' in the sneaker industry.Get ready to dive into the tech behind running shoes, expert tips on choosing the perfect fit, what it really means to be a Nike insider, and Nike's vision of creating the ultimate running shoe for every runner!Plus, we

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00:33:28

Episode 4: Running for a Cause with Haley Medeiros

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2025/02/26

Welcome to episode 4 featuring marathoner Haley Medeiros! Haley ran the 2023 Newport Marathon and is currently training to run the 2025 Boston Marathon as a charity runner supporting the Brookline Center for Community Mental Health. Get ready to get inspired as we discuss everything from fundraising to training with Haley’s sights set on Marathon Monday.You can read more about Haley’s journey here in the BAA Newsletter.If you are interested in supporting Haley’s fundraising efforts, you can find her

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00:34:26

Episode 3: Taking it Easy with Ted Trozinski

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2025/02/19

Join us in this episode as we talk about running easy with Ted Trozinski! Ted ran the 2024 Buffalo Marathon with a time of 3:25:56 and is currently training to run the M&T Vermont City Marathon alongside Francis. Ted Joins us this week to talk about his journey to running, race training, and notably beating Francis in the 2024 Paddy's 5k in Cambridge.

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00:35:45

Episode 2: Women's Running and Brand Ambassadorship...

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2025/02/12

For our second episode, we had the privilege to sit down and speak with our good friend and Nike Running ambassador Cate Schultz. Join us while we talk with Cate about her journey into running, her favorite Nike gear, as well as what it means to be a woman running in Boston.

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00:34:32

Episode 1: Pilot

The Zone 2 Podcast ·

2025/02/06

We are Francis and Brian, friends living in Boston who met running through the @heartbreak.bos run club. Since getting into running within the last year, we have both done a handful of races, including Brian running the 2024 Cambridge Half (1:32.26) and Francis running the Salem Wicked Half (1:38.04). Now, we’re both in the middle of training for our first full marathons: Brian will be running the @rhoderacesri Newport marathon on April 19th and Francis will be running the M&T Vermont City

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