Episode 68: Don't Quit in the Chair

TJ Dailey is the Founder of the Meshingomesia (Mesh-In-Go-Mish-Uh) Track Club. During this episode, we covered as much of TJ's story as we could in 90 minutes. There's so much that he and the members of MTC have accomplished - and they aren't slowing down. Some topics we cover in this episode sponsored by ⁠Athlete Bouquets⁠ are: TJ's love of running shoes - how he hasn’t worn the same pair of shoes back to back for ten years The correct pronunciation of Meshingomesia Track Club All about MTC - how it came to be, events they host - The FULL MO the weekend after Memorial Day Weekend and Prairie on Fire the weekend after Labor Day Weekend How TJ got into the sport of running when he was young His first marathon in Seattle in 2007 and how he ended up working towards enjoying everything running has to offer Problems with food and eating like an addict How TJ (unexpectedly) loves the treadmill Running with his brothers, Todd and Trent The journey from marathon to ultramarathon MTC Member, Cameron Balser’s, run around the perimeter of the United States - how he met Cameron and how this crazy run came to fruition ULTRA: A Team Sport documentary - premiere is 8/23 get tickets here How running fits into his life with a career, wife and three kids His 10-year-old daughter, Kaelynn’s, 700+ day running streak Cheering for Indy native, and now 1500 meter Olympic World Champion, Cole Hocker Running a Ragnar relay - TJ’s experience and advice His mom and her battle with MSA (Multiple system atrophy) Running every street in Carmel and Westfield