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Tough Runs Don"t Last

Tough Runs Don"t Last

Graham and Michelle provide their insight and knowledge (or lack thereof) on all things running. That includes their unique experiences with live races, training, hard lessons learned, and some interesting stories in between. Whether you"re a longtime runner or a beginner interested in signing up for your first 5K, the Tough Runs Don"t Last podcast has something for everyone!

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00:49:32

Episode 68: Stampede 10K, Pumpkin Run, Navy Half...

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2026/09/28

Michelle and Graham recap their life experiences over the last few weeks, including getting a new dog and hot water heater. Graham runs his second-fastest 10K, sets a 5K PR in his hometown yesterday (Saturday) and paces the Navy Mid-South Half Marathon in Millington, Tennessee, on Sunday (today). Graham has another half marathon pacing gig next weekend before he and Michelle head to Chicago for the Chicago Marathon on Oct. 11. Also, Michelle describes what dirty soda is and Graham has nightmares

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00:52:50

Episode 67: ARK 5K experience & Graham gets news...

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2026/09/06

Michelle and Graham take part in the 45th annual ARK 5K in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Graham forgets his race (dry-fit) socks and dress-up tennis shoes, and goes to a wedding afterward wearing sweat-soaked socks and shoes. What's the difference between an all-out-effort race and a smart-pace race? Graham's race schedule is completely full for the next 11 weeks, including a big one in Chicago in October. Graham got invited to pace the Chicago Marathon next month and, of course, accepted the

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00:51:34

Episode 66: Scorchin' Squirrel 20-miler & Hope...

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2026/08/16

Graham recaps his experiences at the Hope Watermelon 5K and the toughest race he's ever done for two years in a row now ... the Scorchin' Squirrel 20-mile trail race at Ferncliff in Little Rock, Arkansas. How did Graham do at this year's Scorchin' Squirrel compared to last year's race? How'd the Watermelon 5K go? Did Graham actually leave with a watermelon this time, and did any goofball behavior take place again at this year's Hope 5K? Tune in to find out, and learn more

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00:43:51

Episode 65: Eurotrip recap & Watermelon 5K +...

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2026/08/02

Michelle and Graham are back in the states! They give a thorough recap of their trip to Europe, including the sites, views, food and all the places Graham ran while across the pond. They also give a brief preview of what's next on Graham's race schedule: the Hope Watermelon 5K and the Scorchin' Squirrel 20-miler. Thanks for being patient with us over the last month and we'll see y'all again soon!

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00:46:33

Episode 64: SoMa 1-mile & Arkansas 2-miler recap & a...

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2026/06/29

Michelle & Graham are back after a month-long hiatus, but they give their listeners insight on what they've been up to as of late. They both ran the SoMa 1-mile race in downtown Little Rock and the Arkansas 2-miler in Benton earlier this month. Michelle moved and has a major announcement regarding her running days. Also, your hosts will be leaving for Europe in early July, and Graham may run a nearby race while in Switzerland, if it's not too far out of the way. Graham will be getting

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00:53:52

Episode 63: Graham gets hot at the Hometown half +...

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2026/06/03

While Michelle has spent the last couple of weeks preparing to move, Graham spent his Saturday at the Hometown half marathon in North Little Rock, Arkansas. By the way, he does show off his license plate medal on this episode. Graham paced the 2-hour group on Saturday, and although he had a solid performance, he did feel the effects of the rising temperatures for the rest of the day. This week, Michelle and Graham both will take part in the SoMa 1-mile Grand Prix race Friday night in downtown Little

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00:33:35

Episode 62: School's out for summer and 4-straight...

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2026/05/19

Graham briefly recaps his half marathon from last weekend, then gives a rundown (pun intended) of what all he has coming up, which is four-consecutive weekend races, starting on Saturday at the River Trail 15K in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Michelle will participate in the last two of those upcoming races: the SoMa 1-mile race and the Benton 2-miler. Both Michelle and Graham are finished with school for the semester, so they'll do their best to make room for other activities this summer. This means

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00:33:21

Episode 61: Toad Suck 10K & Frisco Railroad Run

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2026/05/03

Graham gets PRs in back-to-back weekends at the Frisco Railroad Run and the Toad Suck 10K. Graham did the marathon race at Frisco in Willard, Missouri, last weekend; then, he followed that up with his 10K on Saturday in Conway, Arkansas. In Willard, he came across ice cold water and king snakes; yes, plural. At Toad Suck, Graham ran in the trendy new Adidas adizero shoe. Here what he thinks about those, while Michelle does the show despite all the personal things she's been dealing with

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00:52:21

Episode 60: 2026 Boston Marathon preview, charity...

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2026/04/19

Michelle and Graham preview (sort of) Monday's Boston Marathon and say what they think regarding runners that qualify to run the prestigious race, and those that receive a bib via a charity organization. Yes, it's a hot topic. Graham also gives a recap of last weekend's Hogeye Marathon races, and what his experience was like as a 5-hour pacer for the marathon race last Saturday, and what it was like to come back the next day and race the Hogeye 5K for the Arkansas Grand Prix. Massive

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00:57:17

Episode 59: Capital City Classic, Fort Smith...

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2026/04/06

Michelle and Graham update the world on what's new in their world. Graham gets a 10K PR at the Capital City Classic in Little Rock last weekend before pacing the Fort Smith half marathon the following day. Your hosts also touch up on how their Spring Fling 5K went last month, and discuss how runners can be very tribal when it comes to what type of races and running activities they choose to participate in. Graham gives a brief preview of the Hogeye Marathon and 5K he'll be participating in

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00:36:36

Episode 58: 2026 Run for the Fallen & Chase Race recap

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2026/03/16

Graham took part in a unique run on Sunday to honor our nation's heroes, and on Saturday, he and Michelle took part in the Chase Race 2-Mile run in Conway. Banana Ball was squeezed in between all that, and Michelle and Graham become Loco Beach Coconut fans in the process!

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00:38:02

Episode 57: Little Rock Marathon weekend 2026!

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2026/03/02

On this episode, Graham and Michelle take a deep dive into the 2026 Little Rock Marathon weekend. Graham ran both races over the weekend, so he tells you how things went from his perspective. On Saturday, he strolled his way to a third-place finish in his age group at the 10K, and on Sunday, he paced the 5-hour group for the marathon. People travel from all over the world for the Little Rock Marathon. They come for the medal, which the LRM is known and recognized as having the world's largest

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00:48:24

Episode 56: Michelle & Graham return after a...

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2026/02/18

Your hosts make their return to the studio (Graham's living room) to discuss what they've been up to since Episode 55 (the last episode). Find out what's new in Michelle's life, what races Graham has run and plans to run soon. Lastly, M & G give their thoughts on The Great World Race. Also, Graham cusses in this episode. Listener discretion advised!

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00:38:30

Episode 55: Running recap of 2025, what's to come in...

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2026/01/06

Michelle and Graham recap their 2025 year in running, discuss their goals for 2026, and Michelle finds out she's a big fan of The Boys!

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00:38:23

Episode 54: 2025 Ugly Sweater 5K & guess who signed...

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2025/12/23

Michelle and Graham recap their race day experience at the Ugly Sweater 5K on Saturday in Little Rock, Arkansas. Graham also does a quick recap of the half marathon he ran on December 13. Michelle is fostering an awesome dog named Draco, who is up for adoption at the Bryant Animal Shelter. Lastly, one of your hosts signed up for the 2026 Arkansas Grand Prix race series. Can you guess which one? All that and more on this episode of the Tough Runs Don't Last podcast, presented by Rhino Races

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00:38:48

Episode 53: 3 Bridges Marathon 2025 recap

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2025/12/09

Graham details his experience at Saturday's 3 Bridges Marathon in Little Rock, and explains why it might've been his toughest marathon race since his first one in 2011. He also recalls the last two years of the Arkansas Grand Prix and says what's next for him in 2026, which includes three spring marathons. Meanwhile, Michelle laughs hysterically at something involving Ferpa, and even invests in a new TV and camper.

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00:38:47

Episode 52: Spa 10K recap, busy November for Graham,...

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2025/11/16

Michelle and Graham took part in the annual Spa Running Festival in Hot Springs, Arkansas, on Saturday. See how their 10K went, and hear their thoughts on the Spa Running Festival overall. Graham does a brief recap of his last two half marathons, then a quick preview of the White River half marathon he'll be running next weekend in Cotter, Arkansas. Lastly, your hosts close the show with their future running goals and what could be next for them moving forward.

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00:38:44

Episode 51: 2025 Arkansas 20K recap, what's left for...

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2025/10/26

Graham and Michelle took part in the Arkansas 20K in Benton on Saturday, but in very different roles. Graham has a busy running schedule between now and December 6. Your two hosts talk a little about their goals next year, but with Halloween being on Friday, M&G discuss the Ed Gein series on Netflix (and similar shows), and Graham explains why he likes Halloween II while simultaneously admitting it's a bad movie.

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00:38:51

Episode 50: Michelle has surgery, Graham has a half...

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2025/10/13

Michelle gets her calf surgerated on and limps her way around Booneville while Graham ran the Bearcat Half Marathon on Saturday. After his easy sub-2-hour half on Saturday in Logan County, Graham came home to pace the Spooky Sprint Half Marathon in North Little Rock on Sunday. Learn more about that, Graham's bowel movements, and what your hosts have to say about the World Marathon Majors on the 50th episode of the TRDL podcast!

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00:38:17

Episode 49: MJ's Stampede 10K & Great 5K Pumpkin Run...

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2025/09/29

Michelle and Graham recap their runs from the Stampede 10K in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and the Great 5K Pumpkin Run in their hometown (Lonoke, Arkansas). Did they surpass their goal times? Michelle gets ready to have surgery on her calf while Graham gears up for a very busy running schedule. Also, tree bushes. What are they and are they worth keeping? Graham explains which ones serve a purpose and which ones don't (examples are included).

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