The Peachtree Podcast: The Official Podcast of the AJC Peachtree Road Race

Runners Who Read EP 9: The Longest Race by Kara Goucher Nov 15, 2024

For the 9th installment of the Runners Who Read Podcast, Olivia sits down with Kara Goucher, the best-selling author of The Longest Race: Inside the Secret World of Abuse, Doping, and Deception on Nike's Elite Running Team. In addition to being an author, she is also a 2x Olympian, analyst for NBC, and co-host on multiple podcasts. During her collegiate running career at the University of Colorado Boulder, she was a 3xNCAA Champion. She then went on in her professional career to win a silver medal at the 2007 World Championships in the 10,000m, record podium finishes in the Boston and New York Marathons, and compete in the 2008 and 2012 Olympics. Off the track, she cohosts the hit running commentary podcast Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara, as well as the Clean Sport Collective podcast, promoting fair play in sports. She has also established herself as a top running analyst for NBC, regularly providing on-air commentary at many of the biggest events throughout the track and field season.

In this conversation from June, 2023 between two seasoned veterans of the professional track and field world, we discuss all things elite athletics and no topic is off limits. From healthy eating to clean sport, Kara's experience with the Nike Oregon Project, and the state of track and field today, Kara holds nothing back. Does she believe that justice was served by the dissolution of the Oregon Project? What is her relationship with running like today? How is she working to ensure the track and field is a clean sport going forward? The answers to these questions and more are addressed in this important discussion.

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The Peachtree Podcast 2023: Episode 6 Jun 30, 2023

Are you ready for the 2023 Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race? This week’s podcast is all about helping you through the final steps before July 4th. First, we have The Peachtree Health & Fitness Expo presented by Publix. Atlanta Track Club’s Andrew Margve joins us to tell us about this year’s special features, where to park, and how to make your Peachtree prep as easy as possible. Olympian and “C Tolle Run” podcast host Carrie Tollefson also shares her thoughts on this year’s elite field, the uniqueness of this 10K and more as she prepares for this year’s Peachtree broadcast. Find more last-minute tips at www.atlantatrackclub.org/Peachtree.

The Peachtree Podcast 2023: Episode 5 Jun 23, 2023

All the pieces are falling into place for the 2023 Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race. On this week’s episode, Jay reveals the elite field joining us for this year’s 10K. It includes Roswell native and Atlanta Track Club Elite’s Emma Grace Hurley. She shares her secrets on how to attack Cardiac Hill. Plus, meet the winner of this year’s “Oh, Say Can You Sing” national anthem contest! Chris Robinson is only 17, but has a big voice to help fire us up at the starting line on July 4th.

The Peachtree Podcast 2023: Episode 4 Jun 16, 2023

The Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race doesn’t happen without an army of volunteers. On this week’s episode, Atlanta Track Club’s Kristin Lide tells us about the volunteer opportunities that are still open – and how you can earn a second T-shirt on July 4th. And prepare to be inspired! Runner Martinus Evans (@300poundsandrunning) has been featured in the New York Times & on ABC’s “Good Morning America.” He joins us on the Peachtree Podcast to discuss his new book, “Slow AF Run Club: The Ultimate Guide for Anyone Who Wants to Run.” He also shares his tips on how to make it through the Peachtree, even if you’re in the back of the pack!

The Peachtree Podcast 2023: Episode 3 Jun 09, 2023

Registration is closed for this year’s Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race, but on this week’s episode, we’ll share a couple of ways you can still join us on July 4th. We’ll also hear from BOLDERBoulder 10K winner Emily Durgin on her return trip to Peachtree, and what’s ahead for her over the next several weeks. Plus, Running for Real podcast host Tina Muir joins us to talk about the little steps you can take on race day to become a more ‘sustainable’ runner.

The Peachtree Podcast 2023: Episode 2 Jun 02, 2023

While the Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race is still over a month away, preparations are well underway for what we hope will be the World’s Largest 10K again in 2023. This week, we catch up with Atlanta Track Club CEO Rich Kenah to find out what’s different on the course this year, and how Peachtree registration has changed. Plus, defending women’s wheelchair division winner (and course record holder!) Susannah Scaroni shares highlights from her huge year – and why she always loves returning to Peachtree.

The Peachtree Podcast 2023: Episode 1 May 26, 2023

Peachtree is for everyone…and so is The Peachtree Podcast! Join us as we kick off the 2023 season and begin the countdown to The Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race. Atlanta Track Club’s Eric Heintz gives us a sneak preview of some of the fastest runners in the world who will join us on July 4th. And whether you’re running your very first Peachtree or trying to improve your 10K time, In-Training Coach Bob Wells has advice to help you make it a great race. Be sure to hit subscribe to take us along on your training runs over the next 6 weeks!

Runners Who Read EP 7: Let Your Mind Run by Deena Kastor Dec 15, 2022

For the 7th installment of the Runners Who Read Podcast, Olivia sat down with Deena Kastor, the NY Times bestselling author of Let Your Mind Run. Deena is an Olympic distance runner, coach, commentator, and author. Throughout her illustrious pro racing career, she has won 24 national championships and represented the United States on 19 national teams, including 3 Olympic teams. At the 2004 Games in Athens, she won a bronze medal in the marathon and then went on to win the 2005 Chicago and 2006 London major marathons. She has held American records in every distance from 5k to marathon and currently holds the master’s American record in the marathon having run 2:27.47 in 2015. As an author, alongside co-writer Michelle Hamilton, her memoir, Let Your Mind Run won the American Society of Journalists and Authors’ award for Outstanding Memoir/Autobiography book in 2019. She is currently still racing, coaching for Mammoth Track Club and, commentating as she did just last weekend at the NY Marathon.

In this live recorded book club discussion, we talk about both the mental and physical benefits of cultivating positivity in your life, bouncing back from disappointment like she did after the 2008 Olympic Games, and whether she will consider competing at the 2024 Olympic trials among other topics from her book and audience questions.

Runners Who Read EP 6: Do Hard Things by Steve Magness Dec 15, 2022

For the 6th installment of the Runners Who Read Podcast, Olivia sat down with Steve Magness, author of the bestselling book Do Hard Things. Steve is a writer, former elite track and field athlete and coach, and world-renowned expert on performance. As an author, his books, which include The Passion Paradox and also Peak Performance as a co-author, have sold more than a quarter million copies worldwide. His writing has also been featured in The Atlantic, Forbes, Sports Illustrated and other publications. Additionally, he consults on mental skills development for professional sports teams—including some of the top teams in the NBA—and has coached many professional athletes to the Olympic and world championship level.

In this live recorded book club discussion, we talk about the shortcomings of the "fake it til you make it" cliche, effective ways to listen to your body when under pressure, and how the true definition of the word "toughness" might be a lot different than you think among other topics from his book and the audience Q&A.

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Runners Who Read EP 5: Abdi’s World by Abdi Abdirahman Aug 26, 2022

In the fifth episode of the Runners Who Read Podcast, Olivia Baker sits down with Abdi Abdirahman, author of the July 2022 book: Abdi's World. Abdi Abdirahman is a 5-time Olympian in the 10,000m and marathon. Born in Somalia, he fled the country along with his parents and 4 siblings in the midst of a civil war at just 13 years old. After spending several years in a refugee camp in Mombasa, Kenya, he immigrated to the United States through a program for Somali refugees. It wasn’t until his freshman year at Pima Community College that he would set foot on his first track but it was immediately clear that he was very talented. As a junior, he transferred to the University of Arizona where he would begin to train under Coach Dave Murray (who is still his coach to this day) and kick off a running career that has seen Abdi consistently compete at the elite level and represent the United States on the world stage for the last quarter of a century through present day.

In this episode, we discuss how he got his infamous "Black Cactus" nickname, the ways he continues to find fun in the sport after all this time, and the secret to his longevity in this sport at the elite level among other things.

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Runners Who Read EP 4: Bravey by Alexi Pappas Aug 26, 2022

In the fourth episode of the Runners Who Read Podcast, Ronnel Blackmon and Olivia Baker sit down with Alexi Pappas, author of the June 2022 book: Bravey. Alexi Pappas is an Olympic runner and award-winning actor and writer. In 2016, she raced at the Olympics in Rio at 10,000m, setting the still-standing Greek national record of 31:36. Since then, she has put her degree in English from Dartmouth and Masters from University of Oregon to good use co-creating two feature films: TRACKTOWN in 2016 which she also co-directed, and OLYMPIC DREAMS in 2019 in which she also starred. In 2021, Pappas published her first book Bravey, a memoir-in-essays that was the number 1 new release in both the sports and film categories and, despite having only been around for less than 2 years is quickly becoming a classic in track and field world.

In this episode, we discuss Alexi's advice on finding and being a good mentor, taking care of your mental health, and pursuing a dream wholly and completely among other things.

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The Peachtree Podcast 2022: Expo Special Jul 01, 2022

Headed to the Georgia World Congress Center to pick up your race number this weekend? Listen as you go for tips on everything from parking to vendors to race day instructions. We'll see you at the starting line on July 4th!

The Peachtree Podcast 2022: Episode 6 Jun 24, 2022

Many of us are running in record-breaking heat this week, so it might make you feel better to know that even the world’s fastest runners don’t love the heat & humidity. This week, we hear from Abdi Abdirahman, who’s about to run his 9th Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race. He tells us how he approaches hydration – and how he’s preparing to tackle the course he knows so well. Plus, Atlanta Track Club’s Kristin Lide-Hall tells us how you can still get two t-shirts by volunteering on race weekend. Check out more opportunities at https://www.atlantatrackclub.org/volunteers.

The Peachtree Podcast 2022: Episode 5 Jun 17, 2022

Hope you've survived the heat & humidity in another week of training for the Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race! We have some fun guests to go along with your latest training runs. We'll reveal the 4 finalists in this year's "Oh Say Can You Sing" contest with 11Alive. Plus, the American women's marathon record holder, Keira D'Amato, shares her favorite Peachtree memory and tells us why she's running it again.

The Peachtree Podcast 2022: Episode 4 Jun 10, 2022

If you look forward to seeing what the Peachtree t-shirt looks like at the finish line each year, you’re in luck. That tradition returns this year! This week, we talk with 2 of the t-shirt design finalists, Shay Harbaugh and Russ Vann, who are both making history with their entries this year. Find out what goes into that shirt we all wear on the 4th. Plus, we talk to Peachtree legend Daniel Romanchuk, who’s won the Men’s Wheelchair Division four times!

The Peachtree Podcast 2022: Episode 3 Jun 03, 2022

The 2022 Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race has seen quite a few changes over its 50+ years, and Atlanta Track Club’s Elizabeth Unislawski has been there for much of it. This week, the club’s longest-serving employee shares her experience with the race, some of the behind-the-scenes secrets of elite runners, and what traditions haven’t changed. Plus, we’ll hear from Paralympian and past Peachtree champ Susannah Scaroni, who’s overcome a major accident in order to get back to this year’s 10k in the wheelchair division. You won’t want to miss her advice on powering through setbacks!

The Peachtree Podcast 2022: Episode 2 May 27, 2022

BOOM! This week, we have some inspirational guests to help get you ready for this year's Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race. Peachtree's In-Training Coach Bob Wells tells us where we should be in our training as we countdown to race day. And if you've never heard the story of Kyle and Brent Pease, you'll want to hear why Peachtree is near and dear to the push-assist team that's changed the game for athletes with disabilities. Find more at www.kylepeasefoundation.org.

The Peachtree Podcast 2022: Episode 1 May 20, 2022

Here we go! The Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race is back on July 4th only this year. As we kick off the new season of the Peachtree Podcast, we have some exciting news on how you can still get involved even if you haven't registered and what to expect as we get back to a more traditional Peachtree experience. Atlanta Track Club CEO Rich Kenah details plans for this year's race and gives us a behind-the-scenes perspective on Atlanta's July 4th tradition.

Runners Who Read EP 3: 26 Marathons by Meb Keflezighi Apr 29, 2022

In the third episode of the Runners Who Read Podcast, Ronnel Blackmon and Olivia Baker sit down with Meb Keflezighi, author of the April 2022 book: 26 Marathons: What I learned About Faith, Identity, Running, and Life from My Marathon Career. Simply put, Meb is one of the greatest marathoners of all time. He is a 4-time Olympian competing at the Olympics in both the 10k and marathon throughout his career. He is also the first person to win both the Boston Marathon and New York Marathon in addition to having an Olympic marathon medal. A beacon of consistency, he ended his career with nine sub-2:10 marathons, the most of any American. Since retiring from professional marathoning in 2017, Meb has created the MEB Foundation through which he engages communities in promoting youth health, education, and fitness among other things.

In this episode, we spend time discussing the mental and physical grind of the marathon and how the same mindsets that pull one through a marathon can be applied to life. Meb recounts his magical Boston win and talks about how everything clicked for him that day. He also dives into his "run to win" mindset that applies even when coming in first place in a race is not an option, and how we can use that mindset to produce our best performance on any given day. We end with some words of wisdom that everyone can take home.

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Runners Who Read EP 2: Running For My Life by Lopez Lomong Apr 29, 2022

In the second episode of the Runners Who Read Podcast, Ronnel Blackmon and Olivia Baker sit down with Lopez Lomong to discuss his book Running For My Life: One Lost Boy's Journey From The Killing Fields Of Sudan To The Olympic Games. Lopez Lomong is currently a professional runner with Nike’s Bowerman Track Club. He is a 6-time US Champion with wins in the 1500m, 5,000m, and 10,000m and a 2-time US Olympian (2008 and 2012) and opening ceremony flag bearer at the 2008 Olympics. However, his story is so much larger than his accomplishments on the track.

At age 6, he was kidnapped from church and taken to a war camp which he escaped with the help of three boys from his village. He then spent 10 years in Kakuma, a refugee camp in Kenya before arriving in the US via the Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Program. He finished high school and then attended Norfolk State University and Northern Arizona University before turning pro to train for the 2008 Olympics. After the Olympics, he finished college at NAU and started a foundation, 4 South Sudan designed to provide people in South Sudan with access to clean water, education, better farming tools, and improved healthcare. This pod dives into Lopez's story in his own words as we walk through some of the most moving parts of his incredible story. Through it all he talks about what it took mentally, physically, and spiritually to get to where he is today, tells us how we can all learn from his story, and discusses how we can give back to ensure that other lost children get the same opportunities that he did.

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Runner’s Who Read EP 1: Let’s Get Physical by Danielle Friedman Apr 15, 2022

In the inaugural episode of the Runners Who Read Podcast, Ronnel Blackmon and Olivia Baker sit down with Danielle Friedman to discuss her new book Let's Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World. Danielle Friedman is an award-winning multimedia journalist who specializes in telling stories at the intersection of health, sexuality, and culture. She has recently appeared in the NY Times, Washington Post, Harper’s Bazaar, NBC News, and a plethora of other prominent media producers. Her first book, Let’s Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World, was just recently published in January 2022 and though she is currently based in New York, Danielle is an Atlanta native and longtime member of the Atlanta Track Club! This podcast dives into the stories of some of the lesser known pioneers in women's fitness history through the lens of Danielle's book, discusses the current state of women's fitness, and looks ahead at future directions.

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The Peachtree Podcast 2021: Episode 6 Jul 02, 2021

Race weekend is here! We have answers to your last-minute questions about The Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race. Atlanta Track Club elite runner (and new mom!) Bridget Belyeu has some advice on adjusting your running schedule to fit your life. Plus, Atlanta Track Club Coach Amy Begley gives us her tips on navigating the course on race day – and how you can fill your training calendar after Peachtree!

The Peachtree Podcast 2021: Episode 5 Jun 25, 2021

One week from today, our July 4th weekend kicks off with the Peachtree Junior. Listen this week as Atlanta Track Club’s Caryn Lamphier explains how you can get your kids involved on July 2nd. Plus, the winners of this year’s “Oh, Say Can You Sing” contest with 11Alive join us to tell us about the pressure and training involved in singing the national anthem for thousands of runners.

The Peachtree Podcast 2021: Episode 4 Jun 18, 2021

Wildly popular Peloton instructor Matt Wilpers joins the Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race as a virtual participant this year. This week, he reveals his favorite Atlanta running spots and where he plans to run his virtual 10K. Plus, meet the team behind the COVID-sniffing dogs that will help protect runners at this year's race.

The Peachtree Podcast 2021: Episode 3 Jun 11, 2021

The Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race wouldn’t happen without thousands of volunteers, and this year – the need for volunteers has more than doubled! Atlanta Track Club’s Tina Sjogren explains how you can still get involved for the 2021 race weekend (and potentially earn 3 t-shirts!). Plus, longtime volunteer Alta Urtarte tells us why she comes back year after year to help with this annual tradition.

The Peachtree Podcast 2021: Episode 2 Jun 04, 2021

The return to in-person racing at this year’s Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race means the return of the Shepherd Center Wheelchair Division – now in its 40th year! This week, we hear from Peachtree record holder Daniel Romanchuk, who’s giving back to the sport in a big way. Plus, the Shepherd Center’s Becky Washburn shares what makes this race so special to athletes & patients alike.

The Peachtree Podcast 2021: Episode 1 May 28, 2021

The Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race is back with in-person and virtual options for 2021! We kick off this season of the Peachtree Podcast with a thorough explanation of the changes for this year's race with Atlanta Track Club's Rich Kenah & Peachtree Co-Medical Director Dr. Jonathan Kim. Find out how to have a safe - and fun! - Peachtree experience.

The Peachtree Podcast 2020: The Official Podcast of the AJC Peachtree Road Race (Episode 6) Nov 19, 2020

You have questions…we have answers! This year’s virtual AJC Peachtree Road Race is a first for all of us, so we’re taking questions from Atlanta Track Club ambassadors & race participants this week. We’ll cover everything from how to download the race app to designing your own 10K route. Get some last-minute motivation – and then go enjoy your race!

The Peachtree Podcast 2020: The Official Podcast of the AJC Peachtree Road Race (Episode 5) Nov 12, 2020

Respect the virus! That’s the advice from the AJC Peachtree Road Race’s medical director about how to approach your training during the pandemic. Dr. Jonathan Kim of Emory Healthcare joins us this week to discuss what cardiologists know so far about the impact of COVID-19 on athletes, and what you need to consider if you’re diagnosed with the virus.

The Peachtree Podcast 2020: The Official Podcast of the AJC Peachtree Road Race (Episode 4) Nov 05, 2020

One thing 2020 couldn’t stop is the AJC Peachtree Road Race t-shirt tradition. Hear from this year’s winning designer, Beckie Dominick, who’s also running her very first Peachtree. And Molly Seidel, the 2nd place finisher in the U.S. Olympic Marathon trials, is going all out to make her virtual race a festive one. She tells us about her FKT challenge for Thanksgiving weekend!

The Peachtree Podcast 2020: The Official Podcast of the AJC Peachtree Road Race (Episode 3) Oct 29, 2020

How’s your training going for the virtual AJC Peachtree Road Race? Not just physically, but mentally? Our guests this week will help us with both. Mental performance consultant Abby Keenan shares her tips on goal-setting during the pandemic and how to get yourself mentally ready on race day. Plus, Dr. Joseph Powers with Northside Hospital Orthopedic Institute answers our questions about when to seek professional treatment for a running injury versus trying to treat it yourself.

The Peachtree Podcast 2020: The Official Podcast of the AJC Peachtree Road Race (Episode 2) Oct 22, 2020

She’s an Atlanta favorite! Aliphine Tuliamuk is joining the rest of us – virtually – to take part in the 2020 AJC Peachtree Road Race. Listen as the 2017 Peachtree champion talks about taking home the gold in the 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials – Marathon in Atlanta in February. Plus, she shares her tips on training during a pandemic, and tells us how to get our hands on one of her crocheted beanies!

The Peachtree Podcast 2020: The Official Podcast of the AJC Peachtree Road Race (Episode 1) Oct 15, 2020

It's finally here! The first (and hopefully only!) virtual AJC Peachtree Road Race is just six weeks away. Jay Holder & Jennifer Perry go behind the scenes with Atlanta Track Club Executive Director Rich Kenah to discuss the decision-making that went into creating a different Peachtree experience in 2020. Plus, coach Amy Begley has some tips on training solo for your virtual 10k.

Bob Holmes Raw Interview Jul 21, 2020

Atlanta Track Club introduces Common Ground. As part of this initiative to encourage, facilitate and provide space for conversations on race, Atlanta Track Club is engaging in conversations with leaders of the Black running community to listen and learn. The first conversation is between Executive Director Rich Kenah and longtime Georgia legislator and founding member of the South Fulton Running Partners, Bob Holmes.

Dansby Swanson Introduction Jul 07, 2020

Dansby Swanson Introduction by Atlanta Track Club

A Candid Conversation With Jesse Itzler May 22, 2020

Entrepreneur, author, speaker and RUNNER Jesse Itzler talks to us about packing up his family and living in an RV, about why he continues to takes on challenges like 100 milers and Last Man Standing and how anyone can build their own life resume.

Words of Wisdom, Inspiration and Motivation from Betty Lindberg May 07, 2020

95-year-old American Record Holder Betty Lindberg tells us why she still runs 5-6 days a week despite having no upcoming races to train for and shares the thought that gets her out the door every day.

Northside Hospital Atlanta Women’s 5K Mix from DJ412, Ronnel Blackmon and Madison James Apr 05, 2020

Get ready to run or walk 5K with this pump-you-up mix from DJ 412! Get inspired along the way as Ronnel Blackmon and Madison James encourage you to finish strong!

Atlanta Track Club: GHSA Cross Country State Championships Preview Oct 30, 2019

The state's best cross country teams converge on Carrollton this weekend for the GHSA Cross Country State Championships. Atlanta Track Club's Eric Heintz & Enrique Tomas break down each race & the runners to watch! Opening & Welcome/History of the State Meet & Season Overview 19:20 - Class 4A 42:10 - Class 6A 1:01:20 - Class 5A 1:21:39 - Class 1A Private 1:39:05 - Class 7A 1:59:50 - Class 2A 2:07:49 - Class 3A 2:21:50 - Class 1A Public

The Peachtree Podcast 2019: The Official Podcast of the AJC Peachtree Road Race (Episode 6) Jun 27, 2019

It's happening! With just one week to go until the 50th running of the AJC Peachtree Road Race, we talk with Shelly Williams who won this year's "Oh, Say Can You Sing?" contest. The "Voice of the Peachtree," Ken Berger, shares his favorite race memories from the starting line. Plus, everything you need to know about the Peachtree Health & Fitness Expo, including your chance to run as fast as the record holders!

The Peachtree Podcast 2019: The Official Podcast of the AJC Peachtree Road Race (Episode 5) Jun 20, 2019

Two weeks to go until we celebrate the 50th running of the AJC Peachtree Road Race. If you're not running, you might want to consider volunteering (you'll get a t-shirt too!). The defending champion in the women's wheelchair division, Susannah Scaroni, joins us to talk about her chase for the record this year. And this year's race is attracting some of the best runners from around the world. We'll tell you who to keep an eye on in the elite field this year!

The Peachtree Podcast 2019: The Official Podcast of the AJC Peachtree Road Race (Episode 4) Jun 13, 2019

Just 3 weeks to go until the 50th running of the AJC Peachtree Road Race! This week, the man who won the very first Peachtree, Jeff Galloway, tells the story of what he did with the trophy that day. Rebecca Washburn of Shepherd Center discusses why this year's wheelchair division will be super competitive. And if you think you're too old to run, you have to hear this week's interview with 94-year-old Betty Lindberg, who started running in her 60's!

The Peachtree Podcast 2019: The Official Podcast of the AJC Peachtree Road Race (Episode 3) Jun 06, 2019

With less than a month to go until the AJC Peachtree Road Race, Atlanta Track Club Coach Amy Begley has some tips for those final few weeks of training - and for race day too! Elite runner Emily Sisson, who's off to a strong start in 2019, tells us about her Peachtree prep. And we'll tell you how you can enter (and vote) in the "Oh, Say Can You Sing?" contest this year.

The Peachtree Podcast 2019: The Official Podcast of the AJC Peachtree Road Race (Episode 2) May 30, 2019

There's only one man who's run all 49 AJC Peachtree Road Races. This year, Bill Thorn plans to make it 50! The 88-year-old shares his memories and running secrets with us this week.

The Peachtree Podcast 2019: The Official Podcast of the AJC Peachtree Road Race (Episode 1) May 23, 2019

This year marks the 50th running of the AJC Peachtree Road Race, and 60,000 runners will join in on the July 4th celebration! This week, Atlanta Track Club Executive Director Rich Kenah fills us in on some of the plans to mark this major milestone. The defending women's 10K championship winner, Stephanie Bruce, joins us to talk about the hot streak she's been on since winning last year's race. Plus, archivist Janet Monk fills us in on the "original 110" and some of the stories behind the world's largest 10k.

The Peachtree Podcast 2018: The Official Podcast of the AJC Peachtree Road Race (Episode 6) Jun 24, 2018

In the final episode before the 2018 AJC Peachtree Road Race, Atlanta Track Club's Leigh Moyer explains what goes into choosing the design for the t-shirt you'll be picking up at the finish line. ATC's Chris Dierkes tells us what to expect at The Peachtree Health & Fitness Expo. Elite runner Chris Derrick shares his tips on getting through tough races. And Atlanta Track Club Executive Director Rich Kenah looks ahead to the 50th running of the AJC Peachtree Road Race.

The Peachtree Podcast 2018: The Official Podcast of the AJC Peachtree Road Race (Episode 5) Jun 17, 2018

Feeling some aches & pains from your training? Dr. Josh Glass of Georgia Sports Chiropractic has some tips to help you recover. Sarah Pagano, the women's runner-up in last year's AJC Peachtree Road Race, explains how her confidence has changed over the years. YouTube sensation Emma Abrahamson has been chronicling her Peachtree prep for thousands of followers. This week, she shares her story with us!

The Peachtree Podcast 2018: The Official Podcast of the AJC Peachtree Road Race (Episode 4) Jun 10, 2018

This week, Harlem Run founder Alison Desir discusses preparing for her first AJC Peachtree Road Race - and the difference running can make in people's lives. 2017 AJC Peachtree Road Race champion and U.S. Army Specialist Leonard Korir describes last year's thrilling finish. Plus, professional runner Sara Hall shares the story behind her first Peachtree, and how she manages a busy running schedule with her busy family life.

The Peachtree Podcast 2018: The Official Podcast of the AJC Peachtree Road Race (Episode 3) Jun 03, 2018

Ever wonder what it's like to hand out water to 60,000 runners on the 4th of July? This week, meet one of the volunteers who does just that. Plus, elite runner Tyler Pennel is back for another AJC Peachtree Road Race...hear what he has to say about conquering the course. And Allie Kieffer, who placed 5th in the NYC Marathon in 2017, is coming back from injury and ready for her Peachtree debut. Hear her inspiring message for runners of all shapes and sizes.

The Peachtree Podcast 2018: The Official Podcast of the AJC Peachtree Road Race (Episode 2) May 27, 2018

There's only one man who's completed all 48 AJC Peachtree Road Races so far...you'll hear from him this week. Plus, elite runner Abdi Abdirahman's enthusiasm for running continues even into his 40's...and he has a bold prediction about this year's race. Mizuno's Chris Hollis also joins us to talk about this year's Peachtree gear - including the shoes!

The Peachtree Podcast 2018: The Official Podcast of the AJC Peachtree Road Race (Episode 1) May 20, 2018

We're counting down to the 49th running of the AJC Peachtree Road Race in season 2 of The Peachtree Podcast. Listen as Atlanta Track Club Executive Director Rich Kenah explains what's new for this year. Defending women's champion Aliphine Tuliamuk describes why the Peachtree is so special to her. Plus, Atlanta Track Club coach Amy Begley shares her Peachtree training tips.

The Peachtree Podcast: The Official Podcast of the AJC Peachtree Road Race (Episode 6) Jun 26, 2017

July 4th is almost here! This week, learn about the best ways to get to the starting line on race morning. Meet the chair of Atlanta Track Club's board, Mary Ford, and hear about her personal connection to this race. The Peachtree party doesn't stop at the finish line...Ronnel Blackmon & his team tell us about the post-race festivities! And what's next after Peachtree? Natalie Demarko & Meaghan Leon have some tips on how to continue what you've started!

The Peachtree Podcast: The Official Podcast of the AJC Peachtree Road Race (Episode 5) Jun 19, 2017

You're almost there! This week, learn about the AJC Peachtree Road Race's wheelchair division. If you need a little inspiration, check out competitor Duane Morrow's story. We'll announce the elite field for this year's US 10k Championship. Plus, can you imagine handing out water to 60,000 runners? Hear from Caryn Lamphier, who coordinates the army of volunteers on July 4th. And Bob Wells fills us in on this year's extra special Kilometer Kids charity chase.

The Peachtree Podcast: The Official Podcast of the AJC Peachtree Road Race (Episode 4) Jun 12, 2017

The USA 10K champion will be named at this year's AJC Peachtree Road Race. This week, learn from the best of the best, including those who will be competing this year, as well as past champions. Special guests include Bernard Lagat, Amy Cragg, Christo Landry, Bridget Lyons & Kirubel Erassa.

The Peachtree Podcast: The Official Podcast of the AJC Peachtree Road Race (Episode 3) Jun 05, 2017

This week, we put the spotlight on the traditions surrounding the AJC Peachtree Road Race. Where did it all begin? What's changed about the race and what's stayed the same all these years? Plus, training tips from Atlanta Track Club coach Amy Begley. She'll tell us where we should be with our training a month away from the July 4th race!

The Peachtree Podcast: The Official Podcast of the AJC Peachtree Road Race (Episode 2) May 29, 2017

The AJC Peachtree Road Race is 60,000 runners strong today, but how did we get here? Plus, meet one of the faces in the crowd this year - 92-year-old Betty Lindberg. Yes, we said 92! And AJC Peachtree Road Race Medical Director Dr. Jonathan Kim sorts through the fact versus fiction when it comes to running a 10k.

The Peachtree Podcast: The Official Podcast of the AJC Peachtree Road Race May 19, 2017

Meet Atlanta Track Club Executive Director and AJC Peachtree Road Race Race Director Rich Kenah. Hear from a father-daughter duo taking on the Peachtree for the first time! Get a training tip from Olympian Carrie Tollefson and advice from first-timers and veterans from Olympian Amy Begley. Also, gearing up starts now and we're not just talking about shoes! Mike Consentino of Big Peach Running Co. joins us to talk about the essentials for any Peachtree participant!

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