On Episode 30, Pat Casey and Hassan Mead join the podcast to talk about their “Summer of Denials,” as Sandy talks with them about their toughest injuries, and how they recovered.
Episode 29 – Stephanie Garcia and the GO4it Film (Connor “Merk” Mercurio & Jimmy Stevenson)
On Episode 29, Sandy and Pat reveal the winners of the Tour de Walter and the Champs-ElYates Mill, and chat about recent guest Sam Prakel’s signing with adidas. Then Pat speaks with former Summer of Miles guest, and Sir Walter Miler Veteran, Stephanie Garcia, about what she’s been up to the past year, and the proper way to DM on Instagram. Finally, Pat chats with Connor “Merk” Mercurio and Jimmy Stevenson of the GO4it Film. In the closing, Sandy has a plea for everyone coming to the Sir Walter Miler Friday!
Episode 28 – Charlie Marquardt and the “Top 5 Sir Walter Miler Moments”
In Episode 28, 2018 competitor Charlie Marquardt tells us about running Division 3, Swarthmore magic, Corgis, Riptide Rush, and his dive for sub 4:00. Also – Sandy and Pat discuss their “Top 5 Sir Walter Miler Moments.”
Bonus Content – Pat chats Sir Walter Miler on the Sports Channel 8 Radio Show
Pat stops by the Sports Channel 8 Radio Show to chat Sir Walter, Tour de France, and the Top 5 Running Moments in North Carolina history.
Episode 27 – Sam Prakel and Jamie Morrissey kick off 2018 Sir Walter Miler Athlete interviews
On Episode 27, Sandy and Pat chat with 2018 Sir Walter Miler Elite Athletes Sam Prakel and Jamie Morrissey. Sam discusses running at the University of Oregon, and his recent successful tour of Europe with a few wins in Ireland, including the Morton Mile. Elite Women’s Coordinator Jeff Caron joins the Summer of Miles during the chat with Jamie Morrissey, where she discusses training with True Blue Elite in Ann Arbor Michigan, pacing the Women’s field, and her quest for the best coffee and beer in Raleigh.
Episode 26 – Raleigh Brewing Company and Kay Yow Cancer Fund
On Episode 26, Sandy and Pat talk about the 2018 Sir Walter Miler, the latest Tour De Walter Strava Challenges, interview Les Abbott from Raleigh Brewing Company and Robin Pate from the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.
Episode 25 – 2018 Sir Walter Miler Elite Men’s Field with Stephen Furst
On Episode 25, Sir Walter Miler Men’s Elite Coordinator Stephen Furst joins Sandy and Pat (and Logan) to unveil the initial 2018 Men’s Field!
Episode 24 – 2018 Sir Walter Miler Elite Women’s Field with Jeff Caron
On Episode 24, Sir Walter Miler Women’s Elite Coordinator Jeff Caron joins Pat to unveil the initial 2018 Women’s Field!
Episode 23 – Pop Up Miles Championship Recap and the start of Sir Walter Miler season
On Episode 23, Sandy and Pat recap the 2018 Pop Up Miles season and Championship, as well as discuss the start of Sir Walter Miler season. They interview the Pop Up Miles Champions, Sammy George and Henry Dwyer, as well as give out personal awards, and discuss the 2018 USATF 1500 Championships, and how the Sir Walter Alums faired.
Episode 22 – Recap of Raleigh RunDown and Session at the Speedway, plus Sir Walter Miler alumni at US Champs
On Episode 22, Sandy and Pat recap the busy last week of the 3rd annual Raleigh RunDown Downhill Mile and the inaugural Session at the Speedway. Finally, they run down all the Sir Walter Miler alumni running at the USATF Outdoor Championship this weekend in Des Moines. Those athletes (in no particular order), are: Drew Piazza, Tripp Hurt, Stephanie Brown, Amanda Eccleston, Johnny Gregorek, Robby Andrews, Craig Engels, Colby Alexander, Drew Hunter, Graham Crawford, Isaac Yorks, Ford Palmer, Sara Vaughn, Shannon Osika, Emily Lipari, Cory McGee, Megan Mansy, Sara Sutherland, Rachel Schneider, Nicole Tully, Lauren Johnson, Trevor Dunbar, Joe Stilin, Lauren Paquette, Katrina Coogan, Sarah Pease and Kenyetta Iyevbele.