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There’s a new RIDE + RUN Podcast every two weeks so check back often and look up previous podcasts. The podcast library includes episode overview, show notes, & links. Do you have questions for the podcast? Submit them to podcast@bigpeachrunningco.com.

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Ep. 153 – The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast New York City Marathon Recap

The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week “D2” shares his experience at the New York City Marathon, the largest race and most difficult to get into!

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Ep. 152 – The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast Big Sugar Gravel Race Recap

The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. The racing fun continues with “D2’s” longest race of the year, Big Sugar Gravel! This is the final event of the Lifetime Grand Prix Series, and it features a lot of professional cyclists and amateur athletes.

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Ep. 151 – The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast Little Sugar Race Recap

The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. “D2” took on his first mountain bike race in decades, the Little Sugar Mountain Bike 50k, and shared his experience and thoughts on the world’s mountain bike capital, Bentonville, Arkansas.

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Ep. 149 – The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast with Guest Martinus Evans

The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. We’re joined by Martinus Evans, who started running after his doctor called him fat at 300 pounds. He’s now inspiring others to take up running.

Hey Friends!

The heat and humidity are back! There’s no hiding from it if you’re running outside. Make sure to drink plenty of water during the day and fuel your runs with some sort of electrolyte drink like Tailwind, Maurten, Gu, or Nuun.

This week we have the privilege of speaking with Martinus Evans who has been featured in the Featured in NY Times, LADBibleNY Post (1.5M+ Views), Huffington Post, Insider & hereU.S. News & World ReportThe Wall Street JournalRunner’s World, Adidas Commercials (12M+ views), and more!

His story is interesting but maybe not unique to most individuals in a bigger body. After going to a doctor about his feet hurting, the doctor, without even running any tests or even having a deeper discussion about his issue, simply stated that he was fat and if he didn’t lose weight he would die. He judged Martinus simply by how he looked. It was at this point that Martinus boldly exclaimed that he was going to run a marathon and the doctor’s response was that he was going to die.

Martinus Evans

It was definitely a bold claim but he went into a running store and got fitted for shoes and this was the start of his journey. The problem he came across is that while there are plenty of “Couch to 5k” programs available, none of them are designed for individuals with bigger bodies or those that have never run in their entire life. He learned a lot on his own, mostly through trial and error and he began to share his journey in his blog. He even started his own club (Slow AF Run Club) to welcome others like him and created a welcoming community. One of the reasons I wanted to talk to Martinus was that he shared a similar passion to help others enjoy running as much as we do. A community where no one gets judged. No matter the pace or distance, if you move faster than walking, you’re a runner.

Martinus Evans is releasing his first book The Ultimate Guide for Anyone Who Wants to Run to share his journey and help others. I got a preview of the first chapter and it’s not just a book about how to run or even lose weight. It’s about the preparation it takes to take on running for the first time. There’s the mental preparation to get started as well as the mental fortitude to stick with it. He’s insightful and probes the reader to question themselves about why they want to start running while helping them gain the confidence to not only get started but to be consistent and if desired take on a distance like a marathon.

If you want to learn about Martinus Evans, check out the links below. He’s on social media and would appreciate the follow and of course, you can purchase his book.

Join The Slow AF Run Club

Join Slow AF: https://slowafrunclub.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runslowaf/

300 Pounds and Running

Blog: http://www.300poundsandrunning.com/

Instagram Me: http://instagram.com/300poundsandrunning/

Like Me: https://www.facebook.com/300poundsandrunning

Follow Me: http://twitter.com/300lbsandrunnin

Martinus Evans does plan on being in Atlanta for the AJC Peachtree Road Race. If he’s available, we’ll try and schedule an event at one of our stores.

I hope you’re inspired by his story, passion, and commitment as I am.

Until next time, keep running, keep riding, and keep believing in yourself.

” D2″

The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast · Ep. 149 – The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast With Martinus Evans

Ep. 148 – The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast with Guest Rachael Fenich

The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. We’re joined by Rachael Fenich, President of the Georgia Chapter, of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society to talk about MS and how to manage it through medication as well as through exercise and diet.

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Ep. 147 – The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast – What Is Gravel Cycling?

The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. Gravel cycling has become more popular over the last decade and “D2” shares his experience at his first gravel cycling event.

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Ep. 146 – The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast – Buying A Bike

The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. With the warmer weather, more people will enjoy the outdoors and even consider buying a new bike.

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Ep. 145 – The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast with Guest Carly Harrison

The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week Carly Harrison joins us to share her story of being struck by a vehicle while running and what you can do to avoid this from happening to you.

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Ep. 144 – The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast with Guest Rebecca Serna

The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week Rebecca Serna with Propel ATL joins us to discuss their mission to make Atlanta’s streets safe, inclusive, and thriving spaces for people to ride, walk, and roll.

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Ep. 143 – The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast with Guests Jay Stephenson & Mikayla Newman

The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week Jay Stephenson is back and he brings a friend, Mikayla Newman. They discuss training and nutrition while debunking some myths and providing some great advice.

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Ep. 142 – The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast with Guest Marley Blonsky

The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week we’re Marley Blonsky joins us on the podcast. She is an advocate for people of all sizes, genders, ages, income levels, and abilities to be included and welcomed in the bike community. We discuss various ways to be inclusive through marketing images, apparel sizing, and much more!

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Ep. 141 – The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast with Guest Vanessa Faye Foerster

The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week I’m joined by an old friend, Vanessa Faye Foerster. She quit her job as a CPA and launched a new career as a Life & Mental Endurance Coach and unlocking her potential as an athlete. She shares what she learned so you can do the same.

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Ep. 140 – The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast with Guest Lindsay Walter

The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. Lindsay Walter shares her story of growing up with Alopecia Universalis (a medical condition that leads to total body hair loss) and how she used running to gain confidence and embrace her alopecia.

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Ep. 139 – The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast with Guest Emily Labutta

The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. Emily Labutta shares how she started running and progressed to running three 100-miler races in 2022. We also dive deep into the mindset required to accomplish that distance as well as how running has mentally transformed her.

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Ep. 138 – The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast Year-End Reflections

The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week, “D2” shares some insight into the state of running & cycling. He also shares his thoughts on improving health and longevity as we age, all part of his year-end reflections.

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Ep. 137 – The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast with Tes Sobomehin Marshall

The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. Big Peach Alum Tes Sobomehin Marshall joins us this week to discuss her experience at the Detroit Free Press Marathon (and why it should be on your bucket list) and hustling as a local race director at Run Social Atlanta.

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Ep. 136 – The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast with Dr. Amanda Smith

The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. Dr. Amanda Smith joins us this week to discuss women’s exercise physiology and why women shouldn’t train with plans designed for men and why the menstrual cycle plays a role in successful training results.

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Ep. 135 – The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast with Guest Fe Rodriguez

The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co.  Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week, Fe Rodriguez, Co-owner of Big Peach Cumming joins us on the podcast. She shares how she got started running to help deal with and overcome depression and anxiety.

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Ep. 134 – The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast with Guest Josh Wigley

The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co.  Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week we are joined by Josh Wigley, a recent finisher of the Leadville 100 mountain bike race. Josh shares how he changed his mindset and took responsibility to overcome his addiction to alcohol and turn his life around.

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Ep. 133 – The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast with Guest Jen Raby

The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co.  Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. We are joined by Jen Raby, a Personal Trainer to debunk some fitness & diet myths as well as share her personal journey and relationship with alcohol.

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Ep. 131 – The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast Relaunch

The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co.  Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. The podcast is being relaunched with D2 as the primary host going forward. The podcast will focus on sharing stories that will motivate & inspire listeners. Before asking others to share their journey, “D2” felt he should share his own to kick off the relaunch.

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Ep. 131 – The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast with Guest Dr. Lauren Powell

This week’s conversation is with Dr. Lauren Powell The Culinary Doctor,  a board-certified family medicine physician and culinary medicine specialist on a mission to end generational health issues in the African-American community. She makes healthy eating accessible and enjoyable for all through her social media quick tips, online cooking school, and debut book, “Food Essentials for the Busy Professional.”

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Ep. 130 – The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast with Functionize Health

This week’s Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Co-founder, Mike Cosentino. Mike sits down with Lauren & Jake with Functionize Health, a local physical therapy clinic to discuss their one-on-one personal holistic approach which centers around not just treating the symptoms but treating the whole person. Whether you are an athlete progressing towards peak performance, parents looking to keep up with your kids, believe age is just a number, or simply want to get back to your active lifestyle again, you’ll want to tune into this episode!

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Ep. 129 – The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast with Guest Rich Kenah

This week’s Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Co-founder, Mike Cosentino. Mike talks to Atlanta Track Club CEO, Rich Kenah, about the upcoming Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race and other issues around the Atlanta running community. Read More…


Ep. 128 – The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast with Guest Jim Weber

This week’s Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Co-founder, Mike Cosentino. Mike talks to Brooks Running CEO, Jim Weber about how Brooks took on the goliath global sports brands to become the dominant brand in running footwear! Read More…


Ep. 127 – The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast with Guests Alex & Stephanie Rodriquez

The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino. Alex and Stephanie “Fe” are the Owners of North GA Running Company and the North GA Running Race Series. Hear from Mike as he officially announces the news of North GA Running Co. joining the Big Peach family!
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Ep. 126 – The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast with Guest David Raichlen

The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino.  This week on the Ride + Run Podcast we talk to Dr. David Raichlen, Professor of Biological Sciences and Anthropology.
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Ep. 125 – The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast with Guest Becky O’Mara

The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino & Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez.  This week on the Ride + Run Podcast we talk to Becky O’Mara, Co-Founder & Director of Development for Bearings Bike Works. Their work provides kids with skills and opportunities to build productive lives through bikes. This is a great story that started helping one kid, improving their community, and growing into an organization that transforms lives for the better.

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Ep. 124 – The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast with Guest Jeff Leininger

The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino & Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez.  This week on the Ride + Run Podcast we talked to Jeff Leininger, Adventure Racer, Race Director, & Owner of ARGeorgia.com. If you haven’t heard about adventure racing, this is a great episode to learn more about this great sport!

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Ep. 123 – The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast with Guest Tom Carleo

The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino & Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez.  This week on the Ride + Run Podcast we talked to Tom Carleo, Vice President of Running & Footwear Innovation for New Balance.

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EP. 122 – The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast with Guest Robert Wilhite

This episode of The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the Ride + Run Podcast we sit down with MyCycleCoach.com Founder, CEO, & Coach, Robert Wilhite.
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Ep. 121 – The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast – Bob Kennedy

The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino & Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez.  This week on the Ride + Run Podcast we talked to Bob Kennedy, an American Record Holder and Olympian!

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Ep. 120 – The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast – Goal Settiing

The Big Peach Ride + Run Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the Ride + Run Podcast “D2”  explains the concept of S.M.A.R.T. Goals and how to use it as part of the goal-setting process. These tips will help you put a plan together to achieve your goals this year.

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Ep. 118 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guests Monica Devreese & Jill Deering (Rabbit)

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast we feature Monica Devreese and Jill Deering, the founders of the apparel brand, Rabbit. We discuss the origin of Rabbit and the business side of running an apparel company as part of our annual Small Business Saturday episode!

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Ep. 117 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest Rahsaan Bahati

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast we talk to Pro Cyclist Rahsaan Bahati from Compton, how he got into cycling, made it a career, traveled the world, and how he’s giving back by creating cycling opportunities for inner-city youth.

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Ep. 116 – The RUNATL Podcast – Running Supply Chain Issues

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast Mike & “D2” share information about current supply chain issues affecting running brands, how it can affect you, and what we’re doing to ensure we have what you need. Read More…


Ep. 115 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest Steve DeMoss

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast we sit down with the other half of our owners, Steve DeMoss! He’s a bit of a historian when it comes to running footwear and has lots of experience with running dynamics and even a few thoughts as to where footwear design is headed in a few years. Tune in and peek into Steve’s crystal ball in this week’s episode!

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Ep. 114 – The RUNATL Podcast Intro To Trail Running

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast “D2” goes solo and provides an introduction to trail running. Learn about the gear you need to get started and where to find trails in the Atlanta area. If you are new to trail running or have an interest in getting started, this episode is for you!

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Ep. 113 – The RUNATL Podcast With Guest Jay Stephenson

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast we sit down with our newest team member and coach, Jay Stephenson to talk about cross-country running, mental training, and much more for the student-athlete.

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Ep. 112 – The RUNATL Podcast With The Doctors of Running

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast we sit down with the Doctors of Running. We discuss injuries and discomfort but we also talk about cool products and why as shoe reviewers they focus on how shoes may work for different types of runners.

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Ep. 111 – The RUNATL Podcast With Guest Beau Beard

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast we sit down with Dr. Beau Beard, a Chiropractor, coach, and expert on movement. He shares his thoughts and experience on why being active and moving is the key to staying healthy.

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Ep. 110 – The RUNATL Podcast Olympic Track & Field Preview with Ty Akins

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast we sit down with our expert, Ty Akins, as he walks us through various events and what athletes to watch at this year’s Olympic Games! Read More…


Ep. 108 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest Dr. Jonathan Kim

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast we sit down with Dr. Jonathan Kim, Medical Director for the AJC Peachtree Road Race.

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Ep. 107 – The RUNATL Podcast Announcing Big Peach Ride + Run

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast D2 fills in as Guest Host as he brings us details of Big Peach Ride +Run.

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Ep. 106 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest Jeff Matlow

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast we sit down with Jeff Matlow, President, Board of Directors for USA Running. We discuss the state of running and races coming back as we emerge from this pandemic.

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Ep. 105 – The RUNATL Podcast: A Conversation On Diversity

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast we sit down with fellow colleagues in Run Specialty and talk about diversity in our sport and community. We hope you join in our commitment to do better by listening to this conversation.

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Ep. 104 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest Jonah McDonald

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast we sit down with Ranger Jonah McDonald as he shares a wealth of local knowledge, stories, and favorite places to hike in Atlanta!

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Ep. 103 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest Ty Akins

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast we sit down with Ty Akins, an NCAA National Champion at 110m hurdles, a champion on the world stage, 2x Olympic Trials qualifier, and elite-level coach.  He was sponsored by Nike as a professional athlete and now works for Saucony. We talk about Track & Field and so much more!

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Ep. 102 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest Rich Kenah

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast we sit down with Rich Kenah, Executive Director of the Atlanta Track Club. We discuss 2021 plans for the AJC Peachtree Road Race, social injustice, and much more!

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Ep. 101 – The RUNATL Podcast Lessons For The New Year

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast we sit down with our own team of Store Managers. We discuss lessons learned in 2020 and how we can apply them towards resolutions and goals in the new year.

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Ep. 100 – The RUNATL Podcast 2020 Year In Review

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast we celebrate our 100th episode and look back at 2020. We discuss how Big Peach Running Co. was impacted in 2020 and we tease the possibility of something new in 2021. Mike & Dave also share their personal thoughts on 2020.

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Ep. 99 – The RUNATL Podcast With Guest Taliyah Brooks

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast we sit down with Taliyah Brooks, a professional track & field athlete and hopeful for the U.S. Olympic Team next Summer.

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Ep. 98 – The RUNATL Podcast With Guest Samia Akbar

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast we sit down with Samia Akbar, the fastest female American-born black marathoner and Marketing Manager for New Balance.

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Ep. 95 – The RUNATL Podcast with Keith Kelly

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast we have 2000 XC National Champion and New Balance Brand Manager, Keith Kelly. On this episode, we let XC student-athletes from Fannin County High School ask the questions, and special co-host, Monica Cosentino handles co-hosting duties with her dad.

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Ep. 94 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest Don Gibson

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast we welcome Don Gibson, one of our Guest Advocates as he tells us about his 175-mile race that he just completed at 75 years of age!

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Ep. 93 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest Chantel Purcell

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast we welcome Chantel Purcell a breast cancer survivor who has discovered a passion for the Pedestrian Active Lifestyle!

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Ep. 92 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guests Kate & Justin Arsenault

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast we welcome Kate and Justin Arsenault, along with being educators and high-performance athletes in their own right, they’re the brains and brawn behind the local athletic brand RNNR and the new Atlanta Grand Prix!

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Ep. 91 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest Tony Price

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast we welcome Tony Price, Health & Wellness Coordinator for Georgia State University. He is also a Guest Advocate with Big Peach Running Co. We discuss corporate wellness, fitness, as well as strength training for runners.
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Ep. 90 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest Alissa Palladino

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast we welcome Alissa Palladino. Alissa is an Atlanta-based registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) and certified personal trainer dedicated to helping people achieve their health and fitness goals. Read More…

Ep. 89 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest Richard Bullock

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast we welcome the Director of the film, “RUN”, Richard Bullock.  RUN tells a story of the unwavering human spirit, empowerment and fearless bravery as refugee athletes from the Congo, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, and Morocco come together to represent more than 70 million forcibly displaced people around the world. Read More…


Ep. 88 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest Ben Gray

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast we welcome a good friend, Ben Gray. He shares how he got started in running 10 years ago, living/running in Jerusalem, and his return to Atlanta continuing his work as a photojournalist covering recent events. Read More…


Ep. 87 – The RUNATL Podcast with Mike Cosentino & Dave “D2” Martinez

This week, RUNATL Podcasts hosts, Mike Cosentino & Dave “D2” Martinez take over on the final Virtual Pub Run Podcast. They share their thoughts on the past 3 months as we’ve all had to socially distance, the future of racing events, & the most recent events on racism. Read More…

Ep. 86 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guests Ed Walton, Courtney Anderson, & Joy Tribble

Our RUNATL Podcast hosts a special RUN UNITED conversation. Our Featured Guests will include Black Men Run, Vibe Ride, and others who can give us a real insight into being a recreational black athlete and black business owner in the fitness industry in our city and in our nation. Read More…


Ep. 85 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guests Eric Heintz & Matthew Rose

This week our Guests are Matthew Rose, Founder/Head Coach of Dynamo Multisport and Eric Heintz, Director – High Performance with the Atlanta Track Club. You’re sure to get some great insight into training with these two experts! Read More…


Ep. 84 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest Fritz Taylor

This week our Guest is Fritz Taylor, Running Industry veteran from Nike, Brooks, Mizuno USA, and Under Armour. Fritz shares his story on how he got his start at Nike and interesting stories from his work at these brands. Read More…

Ep. 83 – The RUNATL Podcast with Dr. Kacy Seynders & Nancy Clark

This week our Guests include Dr. Kacy Seynders from Precision Performance & Physical Therapy and Nancy Clark, Sports Nutritionist & best-selling author. Read More…


Ep. 82 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guests Abby Keenan & Tony Hammett

This week our Guests include Abby Keenan from Intrepid Performance and Tony Hammett, Race Director for the Hotlanta Half Marathon. We discuss mental performance for these challenging times and we discuss how the pandemic has affected races including the June Hotlanta Half Marathon. Read More…


Ep. 81 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guests Charlie Peebles & Brent Pease

This week our Guests include Charles F. Peebles, DPM, a podiatrist, and partner at Atlanta Foot & Ankle Center. Also joining us is Brent Pease, Founder & Executive Director, Kyle Pease Foundation & Camp Wheel-A-Way. Read More…


Ep. 80 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guests Haley Chura, Rich Kenah, & Nancy Clark

This week Haley Chura, Professional Triathlete & 2x Olympic Trials Qualifier (in 2 different sports!) joins us virtually and we’ll also have Rich Kenah, Race Director, AJC Peachtree Road Race & Executive Director of the Atlanta Track Club and Nancy Clark, Sports Nutritionist & Best-Selling Author. Read More…


Ep. 79 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guests Jared Carson & Tim Schroer

This week former Big Peach GM, Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifier, and Nike Product Specialist, Jared “J-Rock” Carson joins us. We’ll also talk trail running with Tim Schroer, Founder of Dirty Spokes Productions! Read More…


Ep. 78 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guests Brittany Charboneau & Kirk Shellhouse

This week Oglethorpe University Cross Country, Track & Field Head Coach, Kirk Shellhouse, and U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifier, Brittany Charboneau drop in on our Virtual Pub Run! Read More…


Ep. 77 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest Dick Beardsley

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast Dick Beardsley shares highlights of his running career and his very personal story about addiction and loss. Read More…


Ep. 76 – The RUNATL Podcast COVID-19 And Our Community

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast we sit down with fellow colleagues in the Run Specialty industry and discuss how the Corona Virus has impacted their community, their businesses, and how supporting those communities is helping them cope with the current situation. Read More…


Ep. 75 – The RUNATL Podcast with Saucony

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast we’re rebroadcasting the Saucony panel discussion from our pre-Olympic Marathon Trials event and limited release of the Endorphin Pro. Read More…


Ep. 74 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest Molly Huddle

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast we feature Molly Huddle as she competes for 1 of 3 women spots to represent the U.S. at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. Read More…


Ep. 73 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest Haley Chura

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast we feature Haley Chura, a Professional Triathlete and Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifier. She’ll be back in Atlanta on February 29th as she goes for 1 of 3 spots to represent the U.S. in Tokyo in the Olympic Summer Games. Read More…


Ep. 72 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest Jared Ward

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast we feature Olympian Jared Ward and discuss his preparations leading up to the U.S. Olympic Marathon Team Trials on February 29th! Jared is the 2nd out of our 4 Olympic Marathon Qualifiers we’re featuring as we lead up to the U.S. Olympic Team Trials. Read More…


Ep. 71 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest Brittany Charboneau

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast we feature The Funny Runner, Brittany Charboneau, comedian, actor, & Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifier. She’s the first of 4 Olympic qualifiers that we’ll feature during February as we lead up to the U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Atlanta on February 29th! Read More…


Ep. 70 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest Steven Pressfield

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast we feature Steven Pressfield best known for The Legend of Bagger Vance. We’re talking about “resistance” from his motivational book “The War of Art” and how you can overcome any resistance in meeting your goals this year! Read More…


Ep. 69 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest Joy Tribble

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast we have the very energetic Joy Tribble, founder of The Plus Strut. The 5K for the average-sized woman. Read More…


Ep. 68 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest Nancy Clark

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast Nancy Clark is back, sharing tips to enjoy the holidays without stressing about your diet. Read More…


Ep. 67 – The RUNATL Podcast Small Business Saturday

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast Mike & D2 sit down with our friends from Gu Energy, New Balance, & Feetures Socks to learn what makes them successful and how they share a common goal to get more people to be more active. Read More…


Ep. 66 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest Joe Gibson

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast Mike & D2 sit down with our Director of Footwear, Joe Gibson to discuss the past, present, & future of running shoes. Read More…


Ep. 65 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest Jacob Geisler

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast D2 goes solo with Jacob Geisler to discuss race-day nutrition so you can avoid common mistakes and help you have a great finish. Read More…


Ep. 64 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest Grant Maughan

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast Mike & D2 sit down with Grant Maughan, an Australian, a seafarer, an ultra-runner, triathlete, mountaineer, surfer & general adventurer. Be inspired to dream up your own adventure in the latest episode of The RUNATL Podcast! Read More…


Ep. 63 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest Golden Harper

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast Mike & D2 sit down with Golden Harper, Founder of Altra Running. He discusses his passion for running and helping them run with a better form to reduce injuries. It was his passion for this that lead to the creation of shoes that would help alleviate a lot of the common running-related injuries. Read More…


Ep. 62 – The RUNATL Podcast – Getting Started & Sticking With It!

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast Mike & D2 offer their advice on how to get started running and how to make sure you stick with it! Read More…


Ep. 61 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest Jared Carson

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast we sit down with a former co-worker who has also qualified for the U.S. Marathon Trials next February. Jared Carson is our own hometown hero who we’ll be cheering as he pushes himself to represent not only the U.S. but also Atlanta. Read More…


Ep. 60 – The RUNATL Podcast

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast Mike & D2 celebrate 60 episodes with candid thoughts on their favorite races, training, routes, shoes, and much more. Read More…

Ep. 59 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest Kirk Shellhouse

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast we sit down with Oglethorpe University Head Coach, Kirk Shellhouse. Whether you’re a student-athlete or not, he has some great advice that will benefit everyone! Read More…

Ep. 58 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest Tim Schroer

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast we sit down with Tim Schroer of Dirty Spokes Productions. Tim and his team put on trail races in the Atlanta area that are fun and friendly for runners of all abilities. Read More…

Ep. 57 – The RUNATL Podcast – Post Peachtree Episode

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast Mike goes solo and recaps the winners of the AJC Peachtree Road Race and shares all the details to the Peachy’s 15K Virtual Run/Walk. Read More…

Ep. 56 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest Nancy Clark

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast international best-selling author Nancy Clark shares what everyone needs to know to fuel properly for your runs and everyday life. Read More…

Ep. 55 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest Meb Keflezighi

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast Olympian and winner of the Boston & New York City Marathon, Meb Keflizighi shares with us what he’s learned from running marathons and which he shares in his new book, 26 Marathons. Read More…

Ep. 54 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guests Mirna Valerio & Erin Jobe

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast, Mirna Valerio & Erin Jobe sit down to talk about body type, stereotypes, and inspiring women to start trail running with a community of supportive women. Read More…

Ep. 53 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest Ryan Hall & Jay Stephenson

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast, Ryan Hall & Jay Stephenson talk to us about coaching, training, the Olympic Marathon Trials in Atlanta, and so much more!

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Ep. 52 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest Tom Griffen

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast, Tom Griffen shares his journey across the U.S. and the impact it had on him.

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Ep. 51 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest John Bingham “The Penguin”

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast, John “The Penguin” Bingham joins us for our featured conversation that is so fun and rewarding.  John continues to motivate and encourage the young and the old and the fast and the slow!

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Ep. 50 – The Best of The RUNATL Podcast

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week on the RUNATL Podcast we celebrate our 50th episode and 2 years of the RUNATL podcast. Mike and D2 have compiled several clips over the last 2 years that have influenced them or had some sort of impact in their personal lives. Take a listen and be inspired as they have!

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