The Never Not Run Pod

Our guests on today's pod are Gaby Arvizu and Robert Kessel. If you've ever run or spectated the Los Angeles Marathon, you've undoubtedly seen the thousands of young students in matching shirts taking part in the race. Those students are all getting the opportunity to run thanks to Students Run LA, a charity organization that connects students with teachers and mentors to help them train for, and finish the LA Marathon. Gaby is the...

Our guest is Rudy Espinoza. Rudy is the Executive Director for Inclusive Action For the City - a Boyle Heights-based non-profit organization that helps local businesses and entrepreneurs by connecting them with capital and resources. We first heard about Rudy and the organization because of their advocacy for street vendors in Los Angeles. Not long after meeting him, we got onto the topic of running. On today's pod, Rudy discusses ...

We're back! And we're proud to bring you an interview with Witt Wisebram. Mark and Chris know Witt from two very different worlds - punk music and thru-hiking. We chat about his previous accomplishments on the AT, PCT, and AZT; what motivates Witt on his long endeavors; and why loop races attract the weirdos of the running world. And no NNR episode would be complete without a mention of Goggins. 

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Vasha’s background is difficult to sum up. She’s lived in many places and possesses many skills. Her website describes her as an adventurer, ideator, and visual provocateur. What we know for sure is that she is incredibly knowledgeable about the current state of running and works with many fitness companies. We were so grateful she took the time to chat with us before her trip to run the Berlin Marathon and covered ou...

Today's guest is Tamara Jamil. Tamara takes us through her recent finish at the Salomon WMN Trail Half-Marathon; a race that in its own words, "took all of the best parts of community, competition and accessibility (think: free childcare) that a lot of women look for in a race." She also tells us about her previous half-marathon experiences and whether the trails in the bay area had any influence on her decision to pursue a PhD at ...

Today we chat with Howie, Eddie, and Ben from The Silver Lake Track Club. They talk about the origins of the club and the community around the Silver Lake Reservoir. We hear about their approaches to running as well as their goals for the near future. If you're in the LA area, be sure to check out one of their weekly runs starting from the Elliott Smith wall or at their top-secret track... You can follow them on IG: @silverlaketra...

Today's guest is Bill Maeda. Bill is a 53-year-old personal trainer based in Oahu. His simple workout videos, shot with limited equipment in the front yard of his house have inspired thousands of people including us. His was gracious enough to sit down and chat with us and dropped tons of knowledge. Sit down with a notepad because there's a lot you're going to take away from this episode.

You can follow Bill on IG: @billmaeda

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Today's guest is John Radich. We met John at the LA Marathon Expo and couldn't help but notice his Badwater belt buckle. After approaching him, we immediately sensed his warmth and generosity, and knew we had to have him on the pod (he also casually mentioned that he's completed Badwater 14 times!). John takes us through his history of running ultras going back to 1979. At 68, John is still crushing miles and if he's not running Ba...

Today's guest is Mike Park. Mike is the founder of Asian Man Records based in San Jose, California. He’s released solo records under his own name and been a member of bands such as Skankin’ Pickle, The Bruce Lee Band, and The Chinkees. Chris and Mike go way back and today Mike tells us about the fundraising effort which led him to bike from Seattle to San Diego and what inspires him to walk 30 miles in 100 degree heat.

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On June 11, 2022, our host Mark Nieto finished his first ultramarathon, The Shadow of The Giants 50k. Starting in Fish Camp, CA, the race takes you through the Sierra National Forest, culminates with a loop around a grove of giant sequoia trees, and then takes you back to Fish Camp. Mark goes into great detail about what he endured including his traverse through an area he coined, "The Gauntlet."

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Today's episode is a KXLU reunion of sorts. We welcome Nick Tuttle and Jared Rodriguez - two incredibly talented composers and recording engineers that have run all over the city of Los Angeles. We cover early running experiences, why Big 5 shoes aren't so bad, and how you can improve your speed while playing video games.

To hear Jared's musical project, Pomar, visit: pomar.bandcamp.com

You can try to keep up with Nick Tuttle's w...

Today's guest is Ty Haney. As the founder of Outdoor Voices, Ty understands the many sides of running so we were excited to hear about her new endeavors, Joggy and the web3 platform, Try Your Best. She walks us through Joggy's plant-based CBD supplements designed for "full-spectrum activity" and shares what it was like growing up in Boulder, Colorado. She even asks us what our favorite shoes are.

You can follow Ty on Instagram @t...

Listen to part 1 here: thenevernotrunpod.podbean.com/e/ep-09-the-speed-project-part-1-of-2-running-from-los-angeles-to-las-vegas-meeting-team-319tb/

We conclude The Speed Project adventure after Chris takes us through the desert at night and recaps some incredible feats of endurance from each of the team members.

For more information on The Speed Project, visit: @thespeedproject or www.tspdiy.com

Listen to part 2 here: thenevernotrunpod.podbean.com/e/ep-10-the-speed-project-part-2-of-2-self-supported-desert-marathons-arriving-on-the-strip/

Chris takes us along on his journey crewing for Team 319TB on the 2022 edition of The Speed Project - a DIY relay race from the Santa Monica pier to Las Vegas, Nevada where there are no spectators and no rules.

For more information on The Speed Project, visit: @thespeedproject or www....