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THE Ride + Run PODCAST

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. 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

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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. 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. 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. 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. 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,

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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

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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. 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.

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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

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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. 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.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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

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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.

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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Ep. 49 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest Bob Kennedy

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 Olympian and American record-holder, Bob Kennedy. We talk to Bob about the lessons he learned competing on the track that he applies to his business and personal life.

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Ep. 48 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest David Raichlen

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 David Raichlen as we discuss the impacts of movement and exercise on human evolution.

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Ep. 47 – The RUNATL Podcast with Carrie Tollefson

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 Carrie Tollefson and we find out how to manage a busy schedule, as a Mom, Wife, Podcaster, and Business Owner while still finding some time to run and “Get After It!”.
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Ep. 46 – The RUNATL Podcast with Dave DeBoer of Ragnar

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 Dave DeBoer, Ragnar Director of Trail Operations to talk about the upcoming Ragnar Trail Relay in Atlanta and what it takes to build an actual village for this event!
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Ep. 45 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest Christian Griffith

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 Christian Griffith, an accomplished Ultrarunner & Adventurer that has cheated death and pushed his body to the limit.

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Ep. 44 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest Bart Yasso

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 Bart Yasso, former Chief Running Officer of Runner’s World.
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Ep. 43 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest Carson Caprera

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 Brooks Running Director of Footwear. We discuss the future of footwear design including customized running shoes.
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Ep. 42 – The RUNATL Podcast – Fitness, Running & Longevity

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 some of our most senior team members to talk about staying fit, active and longevity in running.
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Ep. 40 – The RUNATL Podcast – Running A Small Business Pt. 1 & Run Safety

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 and D2 talk about running… a small business like ours as we look ahead to Small Business Saturday next month. We also get down to business as we talk about running safely now that the days are shorter.
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Ep. 39 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guests Jen Raby & David Carder

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 Ultra Runners Jen Raby & David Carder. We discuss Jen’s journey at the Western States 100, David’s trek at Badwater 135, their training and how they got through those tough races and how you can benefit from their advice.
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Ep. 38 – The RUNATL Podcast Featuring Guest Rami Odeh

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 personal trainer and owner of Formwell Fitness about the benefits of strength training for runners.
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Ep. 35 – 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 talk about heart health and the benefits of exercise with our featured guest, Cardiologist Dr. Jonathan Kim.
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Ep. 34 – The RUNATL Podcast – Wellness In The Workplace

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week’s episode is on health and wellness in the workplace. We discuss how companies are now focusing on employee health & wellness at the workplace.

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Ep. 33 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest Eli Hamner

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week we have a very inspiring conversation with Eli Hamner and how his life of addiction and homelessness was transformed through running.
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Ep. 32 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guests Anna & Lisa Hahner

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week “D2” took over the reigns as the host as Mike had some other work commitments. This week we recap the AJC Peachtree Road Race and we sit down with our Featured Guests, the “Hahner Twins”, Anna & Lisa.

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Ep. 31 – The RUNATL Podcast: The AJC Peachtree Road Race Edition

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week we’ll get you prepared for the 49th Annual AJC Peachtree Road Race and we’ll revisit previously unreleased interviews from last year with Coach Bill Thorne and Lt. Governor Casey Cagle.
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Ep. 30 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest Dr. Kate Edwards

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week our “Featured Conversation” is with Dr. Kate Edwards. She is back and this time we discuss her very personal journey that she shares in her new book, “Racing Heart: A Runner’s Journey of Love, Loss, and Perseverance”.
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Ep. 29 – The RUNATL Podcast with Andy Highsmith

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week our “Featured Conversation” is with Andy Highsmith who leads our TransFORMed Running Curriculum. Every week Andy hosts a FREE Fundamental running form clinic at our Alpharetta location. Hear how running form help Andy transition from a non-runner 5-years ago to now teaching others how to run more efficiently and have more fun while doing
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Ep. 28 – The RUNATL Podcast with November Project

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week our “Featured Conversation” is with Alexa & Christian from the November Project – ATL. Every week they host a FREE and FUN group workout that’s not just for runners but for anyone looking to be active and make some new friends.
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Ep. 27 – 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 our “Featured Conversation” is with the Executive Director of the Atlanta Track Club, Rich Kenah.
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Ep. 26 – The RUNATL Podcast with Dr. Norm Eng

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week our “Featured Conversation” is with Dr. Norm Eng as he shares tips to stay strong this season and how to remain injury free. Will you join us and help keep us accountable to remain injury free this year?
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Ep. 25 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest Kimberly Bradley

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week we sit down with Kimberly Bradley as she shares her story of transformation as a plus-sized woman and how she inspires others. You’ll want to tune into this week’s “Featured Conversation”!
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Ep. 23 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest Marc Hodulich

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week we sit down with Marc Hodulich who has created some interesting races and is offering a truly experiential weekend for those that need a challenge. You’ll want to tune into this week’s “Featured Conversation”!
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Ep. 22 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guests Brent & Kyle Pease

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week we sit down with our Guests, Brent & Kyle Pease. These brothers have competed together at every running distance including the New York City Marathon and Ironman Wisconsin, proving that anything is possible. We promise you’ll be inspired and their story of brotherly love will touch your heart.
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Ep. 21 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest Tony Hammett

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week we sit down with our Guest, Tony Hammett, a Certified Coach and Race Director. Get some great advice on what you should be doing for accountability and motivation to get your best results this year.
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Ep. 20 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest Andrew Powell

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week we sit down with a good friend of ours, Andrew Powell. Andrew shares some of the obstacles he’s had to overcome and what motivates him to keep challenging himself.
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Ep. 19 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest Tina Tait

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week we sit down with Tina Tait as she shares her journey, challenges, struggle to lose weight and how she transitioned into becoming the runner she always wanted to be.

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Ep. 18 – The RUNATL Podcast Holiday Special

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week we sit down with members of our Brookhaven team for a RUNATL “Holiday Special”. You’ll get to hear about a 170-mile stage race, running in the nude, the making of a marathon PR and the importance of consistency in this episode of the RUNATL Podcast.
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Ep. 17 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest Dr. Kate Edwards

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week we sit down with Dr. Kate Edwards of Precision Performance for our RUNATL “Featured Conversation”.  We discuss injury prevention and treatment. We’re sure runners of all abilities will learn quite a bit in this episode of the RUNATL Podcast.

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Ep. 16 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest Rob Brawner

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week we sit down with Rob Brawner, Executive Director of the Atlanta Beltline Partnership for our RUNATL “Feature Conversation”. Whether you’re familiar with the entire BeltLine project or you’ve never been on the BeltLine, you’ll need to listen to this week’s podcast to learn why it’s a must-do destination in our great city!
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Ep. 15 – The RUNATL Podcast with Mike Cosentino & Steve DeMoss

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week “D2” takes over as he interviews our owners, Mike Cosentino and Steve DeMoss as our Feature Conversation. With Small Business Saturday coming up, we wanted to use this opportunity for you to learn more about how Big Peach Running Co. started and what drove them to open up the first stores over 13 years

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Ep. 14 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest Rob Jones

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This is a Special Edition of the RUNATL Podcast! This week our “Feature Conversation” is with Rob Jones who is making his way to Atlanta to run his 28th marathon as he raises awareness and funds for wounded veteran charities. If you need a dose of inspiration, you’re guaranteed to get that in this episode.
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Ep. 13 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest Rod Foley

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week our “Feature Conversation” is with Rod Foley, a former Director of  Product at Mizuno & Under Armour. We ask the questions you’ve always wondered, “Why do they update shoes every year?”, “Why did they screw up my favorite shoe?”, “What goes into designing your running shoe?”, and many more product related questions. Get a
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Ep. 12 – The RUNATL Podcast with Orion Racing

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week our “Feature Conversation” is with our friends at Orion Racing. Whether you’re a participant at one of the many races they work with or you’re planning on putting on your own race, you’ll have plenty of information and get a behind the scenes look at race directing.
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Ep. 11 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest Sarah Shanahan

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week our “Feature Conversation” is with Registered Dietitian Sarah Shanahan with Good Measure Meals. We discuss fueling for training and racing and how you can improve your overall nutrition.
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Ep. 10 – The RUNATL Podcast Inspiration & Listener Email

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. Each week we get a lot of great questions that go unanswered on the podcast. This week we answer your questions, share some of our favorite moments from previous episodes, and share an inspiring story of transformation from a former U.S. Marine. We’ve also selected 2 questions for our Podcast Payout!

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Ep. 9 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guest Dani Grabol

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week our Guest is Dani Grabol an accomplished local endurance athlete. She was not always athletic. She struggled with her weight and had difficulty walking up a flight of stairs until she made some changes to transform into the athlete she is today. This is one episode that can relate to many and inspire your own
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Ep. 8 – The RUNATL Podcast with Guests Abby & John Keenan

The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez. This week our Guests are Abby & John Keenan with Intrepid Performance Consulting. If you’re looking at improving your performance by also training your mind, then you need to listen to this week’s podcast!
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Ep. 1 – Introducing The RUNATL Podcast

This is the inaugural RUNATL Podcast, presented by Big Peach Running Co. The RUNATL Podcast is hosted by Big Peach Running Co. Founder, Mike Cosentino, and Director of Marketing, Dave “D2” Martinez.
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