Chasing Three Hours
A podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious. Josh Peterson interviews those in the running space he finds interesting, looks up to, and wants to have a conversation with. Read Josh's weekly newsletter at chasingthreehours.com.
Episodes
101. Scott Breeden
Josh welcomes Scott Breeden to the podcast to discuss:* Comparing his running today to his running a decade ago (3:21)* His early years with running and why he seemed to find joy in the sport at such a young age (6:15)* Finding joy when leaving the road scene (14:28)* Why did he go so hard after running ultras? (20:23)* Getting out right before trail running seemed to change (24:46)* What he misse
100. 2025 Boston Marathon Recap (Feat. Tim Peterson)
On the final regular episode of Chasing Three Hours, Josh’s dad Tim Peterson joined the pod to discuss the 2025 Boston Marathon, including:* Did Josh believe he’d be at the 2025 Boston Marathon when he first put out a goal of chasing three hours? (4:31)* Josh’s training going sideways so early on in his training block (8:42)* How much of the mental side of training is tied to good results? (15:34)
99. Boston Marathon Preview
Josh welcomes Cris Gutierrez, Derek Loseke, Amy DeLong, Erin Genova, Blake Ziegler, Alex Predhome, Jodi Semonell, Kassia Ulffers, Kimberly Bailey, Peter Bromka, Seth Marek, Stephen Mohring, and his dad, Tim Peterson, back to the podcast to give a preview of the 2025 Boston Marathon, including:* How to handle things pre-race… (2:45)* Including fueling (9:25)* And how to handle everything at the Ath
98. Ryan Zavala
Josh welcomes Ryan Zavala to the podcast to discuss:* How his training has gone ahead of the 2025 Boston Marathon (2:14)* Knowing there’s always a runner out there crazier than you (17:01)* Wrestling in college (18:06)* Graduating college and falling away from running, only to come back because of a neighbor (29:06)* Embracing sobriety (37:16)* Why 2022 was the right time for his first marathon, c
97. Raymond O'Donnell
After an announcement about the future of Chasing Three Hours, Josh welcomes Raymond O’Donnell to the podcast to discuss:* Not running a traditional spring marathon (6:11)* Being a wrestler growing up, running, and traveling overseas (7:29)* What a local running club meant for his running (19:38)* Balance (26:02)* Going from a 3:17 to a 2:55 to a 2:47 in the marathon in such a short amount of time
96. Kyle Robbins
On this week’s Chasing Three Hours, Kyle Robbins joined Josh to discuss:* His approach to running and how it was different from his time golfing competitively (3:49)* What brought him to running in the first place (13:47)* The 2021 Chicago Marathon going sideways and why it was so important for him to finish the race (27:07)* Lessons he learned from the race (31:48)* Why running makes him a better
95. Mark Nygaard
On this week’s Chasing Three Hours, Mark Nygaard joined Josh to discuss:* His approach to training for ultras and how it has evolved over the years (3:25)* His first trail run (14:22)* Running towards something instead of running away from something (17:35)* The similarities and differences between golf and running (31:33)* Being a competitor (35:39)* “Harnessing misery” (43:20)* What he’s current
94. Milo Greder
On this week’s Chasing Three Hours, Milo Greder joined Josh to discuss:* Finishing in second place at his debut marathon in February and lessons learned ahead of his second marathon later this year (1:40)* Why running was able to turn into a passion for him (5:01)* Competing against Seth Hirsch in high school (9:42)* Having success in high school only to be “one of the guys” at the start of his co
93. Elizabeth Chalen
On this week’s Chasing Three Hours, Elizabeth Chalen joined Josh to discuss:* Coming off the Coldwater Rumble in January, how’s she feeling? (3:24)* Finding her people in running (11:47)* How people in her life have viewed her running journey (23:03)* An injury, surgery, and her run streak ending (27:54)* What it was like when a runner can’t run anymore (36:38)* Advice for those that are curious a
92. Thomas Aicher
On this week’s Chasing Three Hours, Thomas Aicher joined Josh to discuss:* Training for the Boston Marathon and why his training cycle is different than most (1:56)* 18 states away from his goal of running all 50 states (4:05)* Looking at running from an academic perspective (10:02)* Asking himself what else was possible with his running (27:32)* Does he ever wonder about how fast he could run if
91. Blake Reinke
On this week’s Chasing Three Hours, Blake Reinke joined Josh to discuss:* Trying to win free Chipotle for a year and doing so by running (1:47)* How his run streak came to be (15:28)* Belief in himself when he started chasing after time and qualification-related goals (21:32)* Getting drawn into the ultra scene (34:36)* A lesson he’s learned that’s helped him get to where he’s at today (46:43)* Wh
90. Brian Tholl
On this week’s Chasing Three Hours, Brian Tholl joined Josh to discuss:* Coming off an incredible 2024, how he’s feeling about it all (3:22)* Running a marathon with very little actual training (14:04)* Why running disappeared throughout his 20s and what brought him back in his early 30s (19:47)* Having Dylan Gearinger as his coach (31:38)* Breaking three hours for the first time (36:37)* Qualifyi
89. Matthew Fayers
On this week’s Chasing Three Hours, Matthew Fayers joined Josh to discuss:* Going from athlete to coach and how it’s changed his relationship with the sport of running (2:21)* What happened when he realized he was good at running? (11:40)* The 2012 Olympics (16:47)* Why come to America and why run for Oklahoma State? (25:44)* Breaking four minutes in the mile for the first time (37:57)* Why become
88. Dylan Parlor
On this week’s Chasing Three Hours, Dylan Parlor joined Josh to discuss:* The vibes of early 2025 coming off a great 2024 (5:32)* Coming back to running after college and what led to him taking it seriously (17:04)* Getting rewarded from the hard work he put in (31:20)* Why 2024 was the right time to hire a running coach (32:15)* The lead-up to his first sub-90 minute half marathon (38:53)* Soakin
87. Ryan Regnier
On this week’s Chasing Three Hours, Ryan Regnier joined Josh to discuss:* The aging process (3:40)* Taking the next step as a runner (11:32) * Not getting into West Point and what it meant for his running moving forward (20:01) * When marathons entered the picture (31:43)* Does he ever wonder what would have happened had he started running marathons when he was younger? (35:31) * Breaking three ho
86. Jay Birmingham
On this week’s Chasing Three Hours, Jay Birmingham joined Josh to discuss:* Taking in the aging process and how it’s gone throughout his time as a runner (3:06)* Coming to running in April of 1958 and finding individual success in a sport for the first time in his life (9:10)* The road that led him to running his first marathon in 1966 (19:17)* Running the Boston Marathon for the first time (33:46
85. Blake Ziegler
On this week’s Chasing Three Hours, Blake Zielger joined Josh to discuss:* His own approach to running (2:30)* Running a marathon as a freshman in college (8:27)* Hitting rock bottom with alcohol and embracing sobriety (19:47)* Advice for those that are struggling (35:03)* Unlocking a new level with his running (37:54)* Why he trains how he trains (41:52)* Finally getting to run the Boston Maratho
84. Graig Skartvedt
On the first Chasing Three Hours of 2025, Graig Skartvedt joined Josh to discuss:* Reflecting on 2024 (2:44)* His Boston Qualifying time not being enough for 2026 (8:01)* Burnout with golf leading to running (11:58)* Using doubt as fuel (17:51)* Running for others (20:09)* Getting drawn into the ultra running scene (31:17)* An injury in 2022 that left him wondering if he’d ever run again (36:51)*
83. Luke Peterson
On this episode, Luke Peterson joined Josh to discuss:* Why he started running after so many years of avoiding it (6:02)* Running gear being a great entry point into the sport (8:52)* A switch flipping with his running (19:12)* Running a half marathon with his dad, and former guest of the pod, Tim Peterson (24:32)* Where he hopes his running journey goes next (38:33)* Advice to new runners (49:24)
82. John Gathje
On this week’s Chasing Three Hours, John Gathje joined Josh to discuss:* Being inducted into the Hall of Fame at multiple stops (3:04)* Coming from a family of runners (6:13)* The success Division III runners have after college (25:52)* How coaching changed his relationship with the sport (29:01)* The art of coaching evolving in his time in the sport (33:05)* What he’s currently chasing (43:01)And
81. Erin Genova
On this episode, Erin Genova joined Josh to discuss:* How her most recent marathon in Berlin is sitting with her a couple months later (3:16)* Her upcoming schedule that will feature two marathons, including London, within a month (6:56)* Why an appendix bursting put the Boston Marathon on her bucket list and what it was like getting to run it for the first time in 2002 (12:12)* Setting goals, rea
80. Noah Droddy
On this week’s Chasing Three Hours, Noah Droddy joined Josh to discuss:* Making an agreement with himself on retirement and how that moment ultimately hit him (4:52)* Looking back on his career now that he does so with the benefit of hindsight (7:34)* Why he started enjoying the process of running (9:58)* What changed after college that led to him moving to Colorado? (18:18)* Blowing up online (30
79. Daniel Muller
On this week’s Chasing Three Hours, Daniel Muller joined Josh to discuss:* Where he’s currently at with his running journey as his next marathon approaches (3:35)* Why a tragedy inside his family led him to run his first half marathon (11:24)* What changed that led to such an uptick in running? (17:28)* Support from his family throughout this entire process (34:04)* How the 2024 Grandma’s Marathon
78. Jeff Edmundson
On this episode, Jeff Edmundson joined Josh to discuss:* Hurricane Helene canceling a race and how that’s sitting with him months later (4:14)* Leaning his testosterone levels were low and how getting that fixed changed his activity levels (18:00)* Why triathlons entered the picture (23:54)* His happiness journey (42:16)* Raising money for Fxck Cancer (50:18)* What he’s currently chasing (1:03:54)
77. Amie Just
On this week’s Chasing Three Hours, Amie Just joined Josh to discuss:* Stress, anger, and running (5:00) Trigger warning for those that have experienced sexual violence* Is she mad at what her running journey has become? (16:09)* Long Covid and its effect on her running (18:34)* Writing about her running (29:54)* How she takes in each run (45:39)* What she’s currently chasing (54:04)And a whole lo
76. Wyatt Moss
On this episode, Wyatt Moss joined Josh to discuss:* Why decide to run a marathon in every state inside of a single year? (7:03)* Doubting this was possible (12:52)* A week in the life of Wyatt (18:49)* What drew him into running (27:25)* What the rest of 2024 looks like for him (47:03)* What he’s learned about himself (50:16)* What he’s currently chasing (54:47)And a whole lot more!Thanks to Flee
75. Christina Elder
On this episode, Christina Elder joined Josh to discuss:* How 2024 is sitting with her (2:07)* How she’s done at balance over the years (5:58)* What she found enjoying about running as she embraced it more in college (16:54)* The differences in the culture of the road running scene and track scene (25:53)* Competing against a younger version of yourself (37:48)* Competing on the world stage (42:00
74. Phillip Duncan
On this episode, Phillip Duncan joined Josh to discuss:* Balancing his busy schedule (2:05)* Being such a positive person (5:15)* Going from finishing last in every race to having a lot of success (14:16)* Running every day since 2017 and when it became something he focused on (28:50)* Becoming a guide runner (32:25)* Going after an OTQ in his first official marathon (51:17)* What he’s currently c
73. Chicago Marathon Recap (Feat. Chris Whitney)
On this episode, former guest Chris Whitney joined Josh to discuss:* Chris’ recent attempt at qualifying for the 2025 Boston Marathon (3:01)* Preparing for a race you’ve done multiple times (7:53)* Why the training block didn’t go as Josh wanted it to (16:02)* The start of the race (30:12)* Having to make an adjustment to his goal early in the race (34:46)* Changing the nutrition plan inside the r
72. Bethany and Sean Clark
On this episode, Bethany and Sean Clark joined Josh to discuss:* Bonding over being bad at other sports (4:25)* Running for a club team in college (11:12)* What they learned about themselves making a two-month trip around the United States in 2014 (17:36)* Balancing running with the busy schedules and trying to find time for each other (32:42)* Running the 2019 Chicago Marathon together when Betha
71. Aaron Doucett
On this episode, Aaron Doucett joined Josh to discuss:* How he got into rowing as an entry point into endurance sport (7:44)* His relationship with running throughout this time period (17:27)* The importance of learning from others (21:05)* Enjoying the first marathon vs. looking forward to what was next (27:22)* Chasing three hours, qualifying for Boston, and missing the cutoff (35:04)* What did
70. Sam Aldridge
On this episode, Sam Aldridge joined Josh to discuss:* Becoming an early morning runner (2:19)* His approach to running and why he tries to make it as fun as possible in a unique way (7:24)* When he started enjoying running for the process of running rather than just for results (13:39)* The end of 2023 and running becoming unhealthy for him (25:47)* Coming back to running after thinking he was do
69. Mason Frank
On this episode, Mason Frank joined Josh to discuss:* Recovering from an injury that’s impacted his training in 2024 (1:52)* The type of competitor he was growing up (10:13)* Running for “the love of the game” in college (13:59)* When does qualifying for the Olympic Trials enter the picture? (22:32)* How has each race sat with him? (26:54)* Coming off a tough Trials in 2020, how did the pandemic a
68. Nicholas Thompson
On this episode, CEO of The Atlantic Nicholas Thompson joined Josh to discuss:* Having a good day at the 2024 Boston Marathon (2:40)* Running, his father, and how he came to the sport (4:54)* Did he chase three hours because it was his father’s goal or his own goal? (13:21)* Was the feeling of breaking the three-hour barrier what he hoped it would be? (18:17)* Balancing running, career, and family
67. Rory Bosio
On this episode, Rory Bosio joined Josh to discuss:* Ten years ago, is this where she imagined her running journey would take her? (2:30)* What got her hooked? (9:13)* Her thoughts on how the ultra scene has evolved in recent years (16:17)* Running Western States for the first time (22:06)* Did that race unlock what came next? (24:29)* The mental side of running (30:17)* Becoming a professional ru
66. Dan van den Berg
On this episode, Dan Van Den Berg joined Josh to discuss:* How has his race at the Eugene Marathon sat with him over the last few months? (3:40)* The loss of his mother, being sick, and taking a step back from running (10:08)* Growing up in The Netherlands, moving to Canada as a boy, and his relationship with athletics (12:55)* Ending up in an ambulance on his way to the hospital after his first h
65. Dion Thompson-Davoli
On this episode, Dion Thompson-Davoli joined Josh to discuss:* Going viral after running every street in Washington D.C. (5:27)* The final push to hit every street during the last month ahead of a move to the midwest (11:30)* What did he learn about running in cities and city planning? (14:55)* Was this adventure more stressful than fun? (21:41)* Where is his relationship with running at now vs. b
64. Liz Alderson
On this episode, Liz Alderson joined Josh to discuss:* Her current relationship with running (2:19)* The feeling of acceptance with her college team (8:40)* How she was able to make big gains with her running in the mid-2010s (19:36)* Not reaching big goals she had for herself in that time period and how she views her breakthrough marathon now (26:45)* Health issues taking her away from running (3
63. Adam Hughes
On this episode, Adam Hughes, host of the Pre Race Podcast, joined Josh to discuss:* Being in a new spot in his relationship with running (3:20)* Using his podcast to work through what was happening with him and running (6:11)* The trail scene entering the picture (15:34)* When he decided to focus on the trails, had he made peace with his goals in road races? (20:55)* Was he searching for somethin
62. Ryan Bolton
Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode, Olympian Ryan Bolton joined Josh to discuss:What does he miss the most with running? (4:07)Why he started drifting towards the triathlon (10:15)How training for three sports in one event differs from training for three sports on their own (19:08)
61. Pete Pfitzinger
Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode, two-time Olympian Pete Pfitzinger joined Josh to discuss:The running scene when he first got into the sport (7:06)When did making the Olympics in 1984 become a goal he thought he could go after? (14:07)Was it beneficial being "under the radar" go
60. Alex Kirshner
Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Split Zone Duo co-host Alex Kirshner joined Josh to discuss:Balancing his job covering college football with running (7:08)Appreciating running slower in the midst of training (10:54)Why he's found it difficult to enjoy running whe
59. Chris Gannon
Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Creighton track and cross country coach Chris Gannon joined Josh to discuss:What it's been like coaching distance runners given he didn't compete in that part of the sport (2:49)After leaving college coaching, did he ever have a go
58. Lucy Scholz
Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Lucy Scholz joined Josh to discuss:Why did she decide to run a marathon as a freshman in college? (9:03)Having a bad marathon after college but figuring out how to balance work with running (17:00)A whirlwind of events in running a
57. Heidi Bock
Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Heidi Bock joined Josh to discuss:Getting burned out playing college soccer before taking up running (7:32)What brings her back to racing? (15:55)Finding a running group that helped push her to running races she previously didn't w
56. Amy DeLong
Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Amy DeLong joined Josh to discuss:Not PRing at her most recent marathon but still feeling great about the day (3:54)Being addicted to getting better and how it showed itself (11:39)Running her first marathon and being disappointed
55. Bryant England
Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Bryant England joined Josh to discuss:Coming off a warm Boston Marathon, where is he at mentally? (2:44)The relationship and balance between running and his studies (13:34)Falling away from running in early adulthood and it being o
54. Denise Sauriol
Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Denise Sauriol, author of Me, You & 26.2, joined Josh to discuss:Running her 150th marathon ever at the 2024 Boston Marathon (3:35)Her sister running a marathon in 1993 and the impact it had on her (12:27)"Something magical" be
53. Ern Holly
Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Ern Holly joined Josh to discuss:Running as a form of punishment and how it alters our relationship to the sport when we're younger (4:32)When he realized running was having an impact on him that he didn't expect (7:48)WERUN313 in
52. Gerald Kubiak
Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Gerald Kubiak joined Josh to discuss:Getting invited to go for a run and realizing it was going to be a race (6:44)The importance his high school coach had on his running (14:03)Why he started a Tuesday night track club in Omaha, N
51. Scott Ramey
Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Scott Ramey joined Josh to discuss:Running without a watch (2:57)Coming to the realization he needed to pull back from his running (8:17)Why his brother's 2006 Boston Marathon made him want to run (16:07)Lying to himself (19:54)Whe
50. Eugene Marathon Recap (Feat. David McCon)
Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, David McCon, who was previously on the podcast to discuss his own running journey, joined Josh to recap the 2024 Eugene Marathon! Then they discuss:Getting off to an "inauspicious start" in Eugene (5:05)How the awkward start to the
49. John Ritland
Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, John Ritland joined Josh to discuss:Running in the 2024 Tokyo Marathon (2:03)Not chasing after all six Abbott World Majors only to race so many in such a short amount of time (5:44)Running the 2007 Boston Marathon after thinking hi
48. Willis Chen
Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Willis Chen joined Josh to discuss:Finding running as an adult and why it's fit his personality so well (6:27)Chasing three hours entering the picture and why he wanted to go after that goal (18:31)Entering 2023 at a low point with
47. Sabrina Little
Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Sabrina Little, author of The Examined Run, joined Josh to discuss:Why running makes her a better person (1:50)Did she run because she enjoyed it or she was good at it? (5:44)Philosophy overlapping with running (8:22)The importance
46. Nolan Zimmer
Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Nolan Zimmer joined Josh to discuss:The daily consistency of his miles and pace (2:02)Why it took until 2023 to run his first marathon (4:57)How running has helped him deal with adversity in life (10:01)The impact Kearney High Scho
45. Eli Vedral
Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Eli Vedral joined Josh to discuss:Growing up as a "Vedral" and what that meant for expectations (4:36)Studying abroad in Australia in his first semester of college and that changing his relationship with running (9:42)Trying to bal
44. Ron Ruhs
Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Ron Ruhs joined Josh to discuss:Why he found so much joy early on with the running community and how that's shown itself with Greater Omaha Area Trail-Runnerz [G.O.A.T.z] (3:03)Getting into weightlifting only to have it taken away
43. Amber Welch
Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Amber Welch joined Josh to discuss:Is she happy being away from running right now? (3:21)Runners in the ultrarunning space drawing her in (7:28)Balancing running with everything else as she got into the sport (13:44)Why she often f
42. Ben Randall
Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Ben Randall joined Josh to discuss:Wearing so many hats, what is he currently training for? (2:43)His battle with an eating disorder and the importance of discussing it (13:20)Where did his drive to succeed come from? (27:17)A 2021
41. Tim Williams
Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Tim Williams joined Josh to discuss:Chasing three hours at the 2023 Chicago Marathon, hitting the wall, and lessons learned (6:00)"What is stopping you from doing that?" (12:23)Embracing sobriety in 2022 (18:37)Sober runners, badas
40. Taylor Somers
Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Taylor Somers joined Josh to discuss:How her individual running has changed since becoming a coach at Oklahoma State (6:59)Falling in love with running because she was a competitive person (12:19)Why she loves big mileage (17:51)Be
39. Ahmed Hamed
Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Ahmed Hamed joined Josh to discuss:When his first markers of success were with running (9:20)The running community growing beyond geography (19:02)Balancing running for his college with school and extracurriculars (30:46)Why runnin
38. Jason Salyer
Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Jason Salyer joined Josh to discuss:The emotions on Saturday and Sunday after the Olympic Trials DNF (2:31)Was it an easy decision to take a step back from Strava? (12:09)Balancing wanting to be a more present husband and still cha
37. Todd Nott
Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Todd joined Josh to discuss:Running a "redemption" race (3:49)Getting into the ultra scene in the mid-90s and the differences vs. now (12:37)Knee surgery in 2017 and coming out of it strong (23:21)Making peace with the fact his run
36. Hollyanne Fricke
Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Hollyanne Fricke joined Josh to discuss:Answering a question about running she couldn't answer in 2018 (9:28)"The Boston dream was born" (15:42)Helping create the Scriptown Running Club in Omaha, NE (18:59)Did she know her first Bo
35. Nozima Aripova
Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Nozima Aripova joined Josh to discuss:Lessons she's learned from running three marathons in the last year (10:05)Medical school, pursuing a PhD, and finding time for running (14:42)Running for her coach Jesse Davis (22:33)Curiosity
34. Clay Simpson
Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Clay Simpson joined Josh to discuss:Fresh off the chase of an OTQ, how is he feeling? (2:17)What's the start line like at CIM with so many people going after a big goal? (10:54)Mental toughness (27:34)Success at the end of his coll
33. Taggart VanEtten
Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Taggart VanEtten joined Josh to discuss:Why wrestling in high school has helped his running journey (3:22)The balance between his competitiveness and the enjoyment of running in general (4:31)A fork-in-the-road moment with the pand
32. David McCon
Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, David McCon joined Josh to discuss:Literally dreaming about running (7:50)What place running had for him as he moved into adulthood (19:47)Coming back to running a few years later (25:22)The reasoning behind deciding to run a marat
31. Mindy Coolman
Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Mindy Coolman joined Josh to discuss:How has her body held up with all the races she's ran in 2023? (3:20)What's it like to be the only finisher of a race? (12:30)Being an "enthusiastic weirdo" and how it shows in her running (16:4
30. Kassia Ulffers
Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Kassia Ulffers joined Josh to discuss:How her relationship with running changed when she started a family (5:04)Balancing mileage, goals, and being a mother of four (10:32)The 2020 marathon season and running not one, but two, virt
29. Ethan Hermann
Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Ethan Hermann joined Josh to discuss:How he's holding up with being disqualified from the Olympic Trials (4:07)#FreeEthan becoming a thing inside the running space (9:24)Why he didn't run in college (15:56)Joining a local running c
28. Sam Calderon
Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, recorded live from the Good Life Halfsy expo in early November, Sam Calderon joined Josh to discuss:Growing up in Minnesota and what's it like being a runner in that climate (2:12)Deciding to go after an OTQ after she finished coll
27. Seth Marek
Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Seth Marek joined Josh to discuss:Why he likes doing hard things (4:10)The impact cycling had on his marathon training (10:15)Balancing training for big races in both cycling and running (20:51)Has he ever thought about throwing hi
26. Pat Letz
Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Pat Letz joined Josh to discuss:Trying to get a handle on a specific issue during races and what it's meant for him mentally (2:44)Enjoying running because he was good vs. enjoying running because he enjoyed it (8:13)High school pr
25. Pete Kostelnick
Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Pete Kostelnick joined Josh to discuss:The car accident that changed his plans for the end of 2023 and how his recovery is going (2:29)How has he viewed running given he's been unable to do it for 2.5 months (6:37)Being a competito
24. Live from the Good Life Halfsy expo!
Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this bonus episode live from the Good Life Halfsy expo on November 4th, Josh had a chance to welcome close to two dozen runners to his booth to discuss their love of running, hopes and dreams for the Halfsy, and more.Kyle Quandt (:57)Morgan Mathis (1:50)Lana W
23. Tim Peterson (Part 2)
Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, live from the Good Life Halfsy expo, Tim Peterson returned to the podcast to talk about:Goals with running as the calendar flipped to 2019 (7:50)Did he feel like he missed out on running as much as some did in 2020? (12:38)Running
22. Stephen Mohring
Welcome to Chasing Three Hours, a podcast about what runners are chasing, why they keep pushing themselves, and what keeps them curious! On this episode of the podcast, Stephen Mohring joined Josh to discuss:Running going from a way to lose weight to something more (7:33)Was it a mid-life crisis? (10:19)The chase for a Boston Qualifying time (with 16:13)The doubt of being able to get another quali
