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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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01:04:01

37: From Squats to Strides with Tim Scott

The Zone 2 Podcast ·

2025/11/05

Running your first half-marathon can seem like a daunting task. All the miles of preparation, all the early mornings (and early evenings), all the workouts... None of that guarantees anything, yet we still go to that starting line every time to see what we're capable of.🏃‍♂️ In this episode, we talk with one of Brian's oldest friends, Tim Scott, who shares his journey from a background in competitive powerlifting to taking on a half marathon! This past Sunday, he crossed the line at the

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01:06:00

36: From Miles to Meaning with Adi Bandekar

The Zone 2 Podcast ·

2025/10/29

🌃 For many, running is all about community. This week’s guest, Heartbreak Coach (and Heartbreak regular) Adi Bandekar, embodies that spirit completely.🏃‍♂️ In this episode, Adi shares his journey from solo runner to a pillar of the Heartbreak community. We talk marathon training, routine, finding belonging, and what it really means to connect through running. To wrap it up, Brian picks Adi’s brain about run commuting, and why it just might be the best way to get to

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01:06:25

35: There Once Was a Race on Nantucket: with Ted...

The Zone 2 Podcast ·

2025/10/22

🐳 We ran a half marathon! In part one, we are joined by our friend and former guest Ted Trozinski as we debrief our experiences running the Nantucket Half Marathon together. We talk about race day experiences, training progress, setbacks, and relate it all together for a candid discussion about burnout and goal setting!👂 In part two, we hear from some listeners and discuss some distance-running hot takes! Be sure to stick around for some fun facts about Nantucket and the whaling industry

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00:42:58

34: Against All Odds with Mark Sibold

The Zone 2 Podcast ·

2025/10/08

🚑 Endurance sports have long been an important part of Mark Sibold's life, but everything changed in May 2023 when he was struck by a car going over 60 miles per hour while out for a bike ride. What happened next is sure to leave you speachless.🎙️ Enjoy this inspiring conversation as Mark takes us through his miraculous recovery, from two weeks in the ICU to running 26.2 miles in less than a year. He reflects on the power of goal-setting, self-belief, gratitude, and how his lifelong dedication

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00:44:14

33: Capturing Momentum with Fidelis Teixeira

The Zone 2 Podcast ·

2025/09/24

🏃Running is art in motion and this week’s guest has made it his business to capture that art. 📸If you’ve ever seen a photo of either Brian or Francis that looks like it was professionally shot, it probably was shot by the man himself, Fidelis Teixeira. Through running, Fidelis has been able to create narratives with photos.🎞️ 💔Whether it’s Heartbreak Signature Speed, The Speed Project relay, or his own portfolio, Fidelis sees the world as moments to be captured. In this episode, we discuss his

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01:03:10

32: Chasing OTQs with Eric Ashe

The Zone 2 Podcast ·

2025/09/17

🐘 An Olympic Trials Qualifying (OTQ) marathon time has long represented the standard of excellence in distance running, and this week, we were thrilled to be joined by a man who has done it, not once, but twice: Eric Ashe!☄️ Eric is a 2-time OTQ marathon runner, 4-time team MVP and 2-time team captain at BU, 4:03 miler, conference champion in the Steeplechase, and former head distance coach at Tufts University Eric Ashe! 💫 Enjoy this glance into Eric’s impressive journey as we explore running

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01:11:41

31: Frolicking and Friends with Cate Schultz

The Zone 2 Podcast ·

2025/09/10

🇩🇰What’s it like trying to run abroad in a new city? This week, we were joined once again by our dear friend, former guest, and Nike Women’s Running Ambassador Cate Schultz! In this episode, Cate reflects back on her summer in Scandinavia, and shares her experience running in Copenhagen. ✈️ How do you stay focused on training when travelling?🥵 How do you manage burnout when training amidst a busy schedule?🌎 What are the differences between running abroad and in the US?Additionally, we look back

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01:04:55

30: Giving it your All with Olympian Marielle Hall

The Zone 2 Podcast ·

2025/08/27

🏅 Lace up and enjoy this inspirational conversation with Olympic 10,000m runner, GM of Heartbreak Santa Monica, and host of the Unexpected Curves podcast Marielle Hall! In this episode, we learn more about Marielle's story and shed light on some important conversations in professional athletics and women's sports.🌎 What were some standout memories from Rio 2016?🔀 What was it like transitioning from a professional athlete to a creator and community leader with Heartbreak? 🏃‍♀️ What are

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00:30:44

29: It's Mobbin Time: Mob Mile Recap

The Zone 2 Podcast ·

2025/08/20

🏃This week, tune in for a special race recap hot off of Heartbreak's 2025 Mob Mile. We'll unpack Brian and Francis' race-day strategy and have them relive the trauma of an all-out mile ⚡️⭐️Did you like this episode?Don’t forget to leave 5⭐️, we really really appreciate it!🎉 Race shoutout time!A huge shoutout to everyone who ran Mob Mile 2025! y'all killed it!--------------------Never miss a run, or an episode:✔️ Follow us on ⁠instagram⁠✔️ Like and Subscribe on ⁠Spotify⁠✔️ ⁠Sign up⁠

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01:11:13

28: Getting to know Yü Wu: The City Runner

The Zone 2 Podcast ·

2025/08/13

☕ Running and coffee go hand in hand, and it’s almost impossible to imagine one without the other. This week’s guest has spent years living in over 15 major cities exploring roads, trails, and cafes through the lens of a runner and creating guides for others to follow suit. Please enjoy our interview with The City Runner: 40-time marathoner Yü Wu!🤔 How does our love of running grow and change through the miles?👟 How do I choose a run club?🍓 What the heck is the… Raspberry double??☕ Last but not

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01:08:51

27: Learn to Hustle with Russell Wells

The Zone 2 Podcast ·

2025/08/06

👤 This week were lucky enough to invite our friend: Nike performance running EKIN, Heartbreak Coach, and retired collegiate 800m runner Russell Wells back on the podcast for the second time. This week, we chatted about everything from backyard ultramarathons to new shoe releases.📏 Wait, what the heck is a backyard ultra?🏎️ What is it like ripping a 4-minute 1500m?👟 Should I be running in the Structure 26 or the Vomero Plus… or both?If you still wanted to learn more about shoe foams, check out

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00:23:16

26.2: A Marathon of Episodes - Retrospective

The Zone 2 Podcast ·

2025/08/01

👬 Welcome to episode 26.2, celebrating a marathon of memorable moments on The Zone 2 Podcast. Join us as we look back at some of our favorite moments from the last 6 months!🏆 In this bonus episode, Francis and Brian look back at our 5 favorite moments, with a few honorable mentions. We also pick some superlatives including our favorite running moments, favorite fun facts, and most proud accomplishments! We also do a rose-thorn-bud and look ahead to what comes next for the pod!👣 We hope you have

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01:09:19

26: Building Strong Foundations with Ben Weingart

The Zone 2 Podcast ·

2025/07/30

🧱 This week, we’re thrilled to sit down with retired collegiate runner and founder of the Brick Layers Union: Ben Weingart!We kick things off with some light banter before diving into Ben’s running origins, life transitions, and thoughts on self-discipline.🏃 Who are the Brick Layers Union, and why run with them?🧩 How does BLU’s online presence tell a unique story?🗺️ Why should you go run an “out of the box” relay?If you want to learn more about the Brick Layers Union, check them out on

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01:00:19

25: Running it Back with Devin Miller

The Zone 2 Podcast ·

2025/07/23

🐐 This week, we are delighted to welcome Heartbreak Coach and community organizer Devin Miller back on the Podcast! This time around, we dove headfirst into a discussion about determination, grit, and going the extra mile.🫥 How can you learn to grow from hard days and setbacks?💡 How can you turn your ideas within your community into reality?🩲 What kit should you be wearing to your next run club?This was an interview so good we didn’t want it to end! If you haven’t already, stay caught up and

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01:11:50

24: Sun's Out, Tum's Out with Alex Hermanson

The Zone 2 Podcast ·

2025/07/16

☀️On the off-chance you haven’t seen him running around Boston, you’ve definitely seen him on social media. This week, we had the pleasure of chatting with Alex “Herm” Hermanson, known on socials as @herm.runs, for a philosophical yet fun discussion about perspectives, motivation, goal-setting, and community.🌆How do you tap into the communities around the activities you love?🙂‍↕️How do you learn to disregard social norms and do what you want?👟Seriously, what’s the hype with the Adidas EVO SL?Be

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00:55:21

23: Ruminating about Running: Rafe Gangi's Story

The Zone 2 Podcast ·

2025/07/09

🔋 This week, we are joined by Rafe Gangi — Social Strategist at WHOOP, Heartbreak pacer, retired collegiate 400m runner, and all-around chill guy. We covered everything from Rafe’s transition from the 400 to the marathon, to building social media strategy at Saucony and WHOOP, to Joey Chestnut’s outrageous performance at the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest.📈 What makes a running brand campaign really stick?📊 How should you be using your wearable data to train smarter?🏠 What really holds

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00:59:43

22: Heartbreaker, Dream maker: Dan Fitzgerald

The Zone 2 Podcast ·

2025/07/02

💔 This week, we sat down with one of the faces behind Boston’s iconic Heartbreak Hill Running Company: Dan Fitzgerald. Dan’s role is finely structured around his passions for community, coaching, and of course, running. Join us in unpacking Dan’s journey at Heartbreak from humble beginnings in the South End all the way to new frontiers in LA and beyond. In this episode, learn all about: 💥 What it takes to launch a running retail brand from the ground up🏙 How Heartbreak carved its identity in

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00:48:00

21: Carbon Plated and Elated: The Supershoe Revolution

The Zone 2 Podcast ·

2025/06/25

🚀 In this week’s special episode, Francis and Brian take a deep dive into one of the most revolutionary developments in modern running: supershoes💨. From record-shattering performances by Kelvin Kiptum and Tigst Assefa to the carbon-plated kicks showing up at your local 5K, we break down the science, the history, and the hype behind the shoes that are changing the sport. In this episode, we get into:The evolution of shoe tech from kangaroo skin to PEBA foamWhat the research says about performance

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01:15:09

20: Slaying the Day with Mike Beeman: Inspiration...

The Zone 2 Podcast ·

2025/06/18

🏅 This week, we’re thrilled to introduce Mike Beeman, who you may know from his energetic and motivational TikTok videos featuring his mantra: “Slay the day, rep the steps!”—always followed by his signature dab. Known online as @Runboston48, Mike has an incredible 48 Boston Marathon finishes under his belt and is looking ahead to number 49. We spent some time talking with Mike to hear about his unique perspective on distance running, community, longevity, and how the sport has evolved over his 56

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00:54:55

19: From the Slopes to the Start Line: Liv Barbier...

The Zone 2 Podcast ·

2025/06/11

🌟 This week, we sat down with Liv Barbier, 3x marathoner and runner for the Tracksmith Hares, for an inspiring conversation about motivation, goal-setting, and self-belief. If you haven’t already signed up for a marathon, you will after hearing what Liv has to say. From her background as a competitive skier and mountain biker, Liv shares about her rapid transition from hobby runner to a competitive marathoner, gives a unique perspective into her TikTok presence, and looks ahead to some big future

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