On Episode 21, Sandy and Pat recap Pop Up Miles Week 2, preview the 2018 Raleigh RunDown and the Session at the Speedway, talk briefly about the postrun polo launch at the Portland Track Festival, and then speak with Runologie’s Alex Warren about the Runologie x Sir Walter Miler Goodr Sunglasses, the Keep RLGH Independent Four Miler, and the return of the Boylan Shorts.
Episode 20 – Pop Up Miles, Craig Rice interview (Portland Track Festival), postrun
On Episode 20, Sandy and Pat recap Week 1 of the 2018 Pop Up Miles season at Cary Academy, and preview week 2 (as well as the Raleigh RunDown). Next is an interview with Portland Track Festival Meet Director, Craig Rice, where they discuss the meets growth over the years, their commitment to their mission, the 2018 event, and the Innovation Project, which spawned the postrun brand. In the final segment, Sandy and Pat discuss the postun polo, and some other things that are in the works for the 2018 Sir Walter Miler. All music in the episode is by Portland’s Richmond Fontaine, except for that last song…
Episode 19 – Summer of Miles returns
The 2018 Summer of Miles is here! Sandy and Pat talk about the upcoming Pop Up Miles series, the 2018 Raleigh RunDown Downhill Mile, the Session at the Speedway, and more!
Episode 18 – The Rocket Mile Preview (Cam Schultz of HopFly Brewing Co. interview)
The podcast returns with the 2018 Nash UNC Health Care Rocket Mile preview episode. Sandy and Pat discuss the race and what to expect on Sunday, and interview Cam Schultz of HopFly Brewing Co., who has made a Mint Julep Beer for the packet pickup on Derby Day. They also discuss Sir Walter Running’s new non-profit status and the 2018 Raleigh RunDown Downhill Mile on June 15, 2018.
Episode 17 – Camel City Elite Preview (Craig Engels & Craig Longhurst interviews)
The podcast returns to discuss this weekend’s Camel City Elite meet in Winston Salem. Sandy and Pat discuss the launch of Sir Walter Running, the Rocket Mile, the Raleigh RunDown, and the relaunch of the Under the Stars Mile. Pat interviews repeat guest Craig Engels and Meet Director, Craig Longhurst to talk about JDL and Camel City.
And if you’re going Winston Salem, here’s a little more about their running scene and what to do.
Episode 16 – Raleigh City Cross Country Championship Recap
On Episode 16, Sandy and Pat recap the inaugural Raleigh City Cross Country Championship and wrap up the first season of Pop Up Cross Country at Dix Park. They discuss the results, the bagpiper, the hay bails, the “Big Field Mile” (and its Strava segment), as well as what to possibly look forward to in the future of Sir Walter Running!
Episode 15 – Raleigh City Cross Country Championship Preview & Greg Dame interview
On Episode 15, Sandy and Pat recap Week 3 aka “Relay Night” at Pop Up Cross Country at Dix Park, then preview the inaugural Raleigh City Cross Country Championship. Then they interview Sir Walter Running’s operations head, Greg Dame. Greg discusses running at Dix Park, the course for the City Championship, the joy of team running, and the awards for the winners Tuesday.
Episode 14 – Andie Cozzarelli & Sarah Rapp of Raleigh Distance Project interview
On Episode 14, Sandy and Pat recap Week 2 of Pop Up Cross Country, preview the Week 3 relays, and discuss Week 4 aka the Raleigh City Cross Country Championship. Then Pat interviews Andie Cozzarelli and Sarah Rapp of the newly-formed Raleigh Distance Project. They talk about their goals for the team, who’s on the team, their favorite runs, and places to eat in Raleigh!
Episode 13 – Scott Payne / Raleigh Parks & Rec interview
On Episode 13, Sandy and Pat recap week 1 of Pop Up Cross Country at Dix Park, and then interview Scott Payne, who is the Assistant Director of the Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department. They discuss the championship-style “Course of Payne” for Week 2 of #PopUpXC, and the future of Cross Country at Dix Park.
Episode 12 – Autumn of Trials
Sandy and Pat return to chat about the upcoming Pop Up Cross Country series on Tuesday nights in October at Dix Park, and Sandy offers up some tips about running a successful Cross Country race. All bluegrass bumper music as well, as we celebrate Wide Open Bluegrass in Raleigh this weekend. Please check out our Amazon Wish List here! (and sign up here to volunteer at Pop Up XC!)