Season 5, Episode 5: A conversation with Robbie Erickson, who is running across Iowa

Robbie comes on the show to talk about his inspiration for running across the state, from Muscatine to Omaha on Highway 92, starting on March 19. Robbie chats about his training, which has included many runs on busy highways. He tells of his pride for his daughter Cypress, who has qualified for state track with Collins-Maxwell High School. Robbie opens up about skateboarding in Philadelphia and how an accident ended his career in that sport. He talks about his start in ultramarathons and where his journey has taken him. Robbie, a native of Grimes, details the logistics of his 276-mile challenge and when he will take breaks. He talks about his interest in ice hockey and how he helped build a successful girls program in Des Moines. Robbie also tells of a special donation for his goal and why several Collins-Maxwell students have brought him to tears.