Chafin' at the Aid Station

Megann Nelson joins us to discuss her running journey, and the persistence it has taken to get to this point. Hear about how goals can shift, but the feeling of accomplishment never fades from the past either. Listen in for another crazy River to River Story also!Check out our website and watch for upcoming merch and blogs!!!https://www.middlecreeksolutions.net/chafin-at-the-aid-stationSubscribe, Comment, Share us with your friends!Are you someone we should have on?! Or maybe you know someone we should have on?! Reach out and let us know!https://www.instagram.com/stackdsupplements/Chafin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chafin_at_the_aid_station?igsh=d3lpdzV6YmZ4YmIyStrava Community:https://www.strava.com/clubs/chafebiggoalsRiver to River Runners Club Races w/ Local Races:https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/RivertoRiverRunners2/Page/ClubRaces

Matt Forst, owner of Stack'd Supplements in our local area joins us for a conversation about weight loss, supplement regiments, and finding the right products to work for you. Hear what Matt's about and how his biggest passion with his job is helping those around (both peers and customers) succeed and achieve their goals.Subscribe, Comment, Share us with your friends!Are you someone we should have on?! Or maybe you know someone we should have on?! Reach out and let us know!Stack'd Website and Socials:https://stackdsupplements.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoo8t1Rwk5fKU7n-hxD2SuUOFelgCsJToRLKiel0ERJDcO3JrcOJhttps://www.facebook.com/stackdsupplements/https://www.instagram.com/stackdsupplements/Chafin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chafin_at_the_aid_station?igsh=d3lpdzV6YmZ4YmIyStrava Community:https://www.strava.com/clubs/chafebiggoalsRiver to River Runners Club Races w/ Local Races:https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/RivertoRiverRunners2/Page/ClubRaces

Brian Chaney from Chaney's Gang joins us to tell us everything we got wrong at River to River Relay. He enlightens us on the course descriptions, how he trains, and we even discuss the mysterious Leg 1 incident.Subscribe, Comment, Share us with your friends!Are you someone we should have on?! Or maybe you know someone we should have on?! Reach out and let us know!Chafin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chafin_at_the_aid_station?igsh=d3lpdzV6YmZ4YmIyStrava Community:https://www.strava.com/clubs/chafebiggoalsRiver to River Runners Club Races w/ Local Races:https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/RivertoRiverRunners2/Page/ClubRaces

Mr. Miles A.K.A "Flash" joins us for some workout talk. Topics include what it means to run when you don't look or feel like a runner, favorite workout types, and some new terminology. We also discuss River to River Relay, and walk out songs.Subscribe, Comment, Share us with your friends!Are you someone we should have on?! Or maybe you know someone we should have on?! Reach out and let us know!Chafin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chafin_at_the_aid_station?igsh=d3lpdzV6YmZ4YmIyStrava Community:https://www.strava.com/clubs/chafebiggoalsRiver to River Runners Club Races w/ Local Races:https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/RivertoRiverRunners2/Page/ClubRaces

Bryce Pulley returns, this time with his buddy Dalton Cobb to talk Rend Lake Marathon. Join us for a post race chat that covers a wide variety of topics from announcements to lava to pickles, and maybe even some ASMR.Subscribe, Comment, Share us with your friends!Are you someone we should have on?! Or maybe you know someone we should have on?! Reach out and let us know!Chafin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chafin_at_the_aid_station?igsh=d3lpdzV6YmZ4YmIyStrava Community:https://www.strava.com/clubs/chafebiggoalsRiver to River Runners Club Races w/ Local Races:https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/RivertoRiverRunners2/Page/ClubRaces

Quentin Lazorchak has a casual chat with us on upcoming goals, consistency, and random topics. We also cover Spicy's recent ultra-marathon at the Land Between the Lakes Great American Trail Race.Subscribe, Comment, Share us with your friends!Are you someone we should have on?! Or maybe you know someone we should have on?! Reach out and let us know!Chafin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chafin_at_the_aid_station?igsh=d3lpdzV6YmZ4YmIyStrava Community:https://www.strava.com/clubs/chafebiggoalsRiver to River Runners Club Races w/ Local Races:https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/RivertoRiverRunners2/Page/ClubRaces

This week we sat down with Evan Coulson to discuss our love for our locale in the Shawnee Forest. We talk about running being an outlet for mental health breaks, the opportunities for folks to get our more in our area, and what Camp Ondessonk has to offer in that regard.Upcoming Camp Ondessonk Trail Races:https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Ozark/OndessonkTrailRacesCamp Ondessonk's Home Page:Summer Camp Adventure | Camp OndessonkShare us with your friends!Do you know someone we should talk to? Or are you someone we should talk to? Let us know!Leave us a comment or review, reach out to us on our socials also!Chafin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chafin_at_the_aid_station?igsh=d3lpdzV6YmZ4YmIyStrava Community:https://www.strava.com/clubs/chafebiggoalsRiver to River Runners Club Races w/ Local Races:https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/RivertoRiverRunners2/Page/ClubRaces

Join us for a chat with Back to Back Last Boyscout Race Winner Ryan Kaytor. We discuss mindset, competition, training while still getting family time, and ultra races; as well as, hating running but not being able to get enough of it. Take a look inside the mindset and what drives Ryan to keep going.Share us with your friends!Do you know someone we should talk to? Or are you someone we should talk to? Let us know!Leave us a comment or review, reach out to us on our socials also!Chafin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chafin_at_the_aid_station?igsh=d3lpdzV6YmZ4YmIyStrava Community:https://www.strava.com/clubs/chafebiggoalsRiver to River Runners Club Races w/ Local Races:https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/RivertoRiverRunners2/Page/ClubRaces

Join us for a chat with Ashley and LJ from The Infinity Project! They are hosting a 5k as a fundraiser for their nonprofit local to Southern Illinois. They help families find lost pets, microchip, afford emergency vet bills, and much more. The Infinity Project Website:https://theinfinityprojectnfp.org/The Infinity Project Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Infinity-Project-61568632097832/The Run Like an Animal 5k Signup:https://theinfinityprojectnfp.org/donations/runlikeananimalmay2026/Share us with your friends!Do you know someone we should talk to? Or are you someone we should talk to? Let us know!Leave us a comment or review, reach out to us on our socials also!Chafin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chafin_at_the_aid_station?igsh=d3lpdzV6YmZ4YmIyStrava Community:https://www.strava.com/clubs/chafebiggoalsRiver to River Runners Club Races w/ Local Races:https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/RivertoRiverRunners2/Page/ClubRaces

Join us for a chat with Bryan Kelpe, owner of Missouri Run Company, coach, ultrarunner, and race director. Bryan walks us through what he looks for to help someone find the perfect shoe for them, the races he directs, and even gives some tips to beginners!Missouri Running Company Webpage:https://www.moruncocape.com/https://www.facebook.com/moruncocape/Howard Aslinger Endurance Run Signup:https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=130111Muddy River Half Marathon Signup:https://runsignup.com/Race/MO/CapeGirardeau/MuddyRiverMarathonShare us with your friends!Do you know someone we should talk to? Or are you someone we should talk to? Let us know!Leave us a comment or review, reach out to us on our socials also!Chafin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chafin_at_the_aid_station?igsh=d3lpdzV6YmZ4YmIyStrava Community:https://www.strava.com/clubs/chafebiggoalsRiver to River Runners Club Races w/ Local Races:https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/RivertoRiverRunners2/Page/ClubRaces

Join us for a chat with Micki and Chad Colson; race directors, photographers, trail runners, and crew! Hear more about Shawnee Hills, RUTS, & Arrowhead Endurance Runs from the people running them! As well as where they got their start, what plans they have for the upcoming year, and where your focus should be in longer races.Shawnee Hills Trail Races Webpage:https://www.shawneehills100.com/#/Run Under the Stars (RUTS) Signup:https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Paducah/RunUnderTheStarsallnightrunArrowhead Endurance Runs Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/arrowheadendurancerun/Share us with your friends!Do you know someone we should talk to? Or are you someone we should talk to? Let us know!Leave us a comment or review, reach out to us on our socials also!Chafin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chafin_at_the_aid_station?igsh=d3lpdzV6YmZ4YmIyStrava Community:https://www.strava.com/clubs/chafebiggoalsRiver to River Runners Club Races w/ Local Races:https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/RivertoRiverRunners2/Page/ClubRaces

Join us for a chat with Dr. Laura Roach our resident PT that always puts us back together! We discuss common injuries, some basic treatments, how physical therapy is for prevention and not just post injury, and much more!Share us with your friends!Do you know someone we should talk to? Or are you someone we should talk to? Let us know!Leave us a comment or review, reach out to us on our socials also!Chafin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chafin_at_the_aid_station?igsh=d3lpdzV6YmZ4YmIyStrava Community:https://www.strava.com/clubs/chafebiggoalsRiver to River Runners Club Races w/ Local Races:https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/RivertoRiverRunners2/Page/ClubRaces

Join us for a chat with Will Bartholic as we discuss doing hard things, dieting, and some tech. Hear the challenges that Will has overcame in training, and what he wants to do next race wise!Share us with your friends!Do you know someone we should talk to? Or are you someone we should talk to? Let us know!Leave us a comment or review, reach out to us on our socials also!Chafin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chafin_at_the_aid_station?igsh=d3lpdzV6YmZ4YmIyStrava Community:https://www.strava.com/clubs/chafebiggoals

Join us for a chat with Phillip North, Red Cedar Trail Races' race director/creator! We discuss some different local races; as well as some further away, challenges that come with creating a race, using AI to train, and much more!Red Cedar Trail Races signup link: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Makanda/RedCedarTrailHalfMarathonRed Cedar trail Races Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/redcedartrail/Share us with your friends!Do you know someone we should talk to? Or are you someone we should talk to? Let us know!Leave us a comment or review, reach out to us on our socials also!Chafin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chafin_at_the_aid_station?igsh=d3lpdzV6YmZ4YmIyStrava Community:https://www.strava.com/clubs/chafebiggoals

Join us as we sit down with a bunch of Boo's Crew to discuss the past year and what's to come in the future.Share us with your friends!Do you know someone we should talk to? Or are you someone we should talk to? Let us know!Leave us a comment or review, reach out to us on our socials also!Chafin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chafin_at_the_aid_station?igsh=d3lpdzV6YmZ4YmIyStrava Community:https://www.strava.com/clubs/chafebiggoals

Join us for a sit down with Jason Claunch, local race director, USATF course measurer, and an avid racer. Hear about his many years of experience, what goes into course measuring, and what happens if somebody wants to go for a world record. Share us with your friends!Do you know someone we should talk to? Or are you someone we should talk to? Let us know!Leave us a comment or review, reach out to us on our socials also!Chafin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chafin_at_the_aid_station?igsh=d3lpdzV6YmZ4YmIyStrava Community:https://www.strava.com/clubs/chafebiggoals

Join us to chat with Nick Steel about his incredible (18) 100 mile races in 2025. Learn why there's a water tower in the thumbnail, and what he hopes to accomplish in the near future. Nick Steel's links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicksteelruns?igsh=M284YTQxOXFqbjl4Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/17ruLfwthB/YouTube: https://youtube.com/@nicholassteelendurance?si=qjjrBGlg9pWKAc_-Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/discover/nick-steel-runsGofund me to support Nick:https://www.gofundme.com/f/16-x-100mile-races-one-year-support-nicholas-steel?fbclid=PAT01DUAOv9-1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81NjcwNjczNDMzNTI0MjcAAafhtXdTcuZyDpQ1N31x8IEBjH2CnGgOoJsyXzsKM88Rz_64oW17ln-pTCgV_A_aem_GHaDOavY_omBUmXA0nXuUwRiver Valley Running - Mankato: https://www.instagram.com/rivervalleyrunningmankato?igsh=MXFocWVwOTBtNHE4ZQ==Join our Strava Group!https://strava.app.link/euJacW7ibZbGive us a review, like, comment, and share us with your friends!Know someone who we should talk to? Or maybe you're someone we should talk to! Reach out and let us know!

Join us to talk with Dylan who ran on Spicy's 24 hour relay team. Topics include why Dylan started running again, what the future potentially looks like, some tech talk, and mention of some local races that are fun.Know someone who we should reach out to?? Let us know!Leave us a comment or review! Or better yet reach out!Chafin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chafin_at_the_aid_station?igsh=d3lpdzV6YmZ4YmIyStrava Community:https://www.strava.com/clubs/chafebiggoalsLink to the race excel sheet:Boos Crew - Google Sheets

Join us to sit down with the Queso Queens. We discuss their running journeys, running while pregnant, and the upcoming St. Jude. We also discuss Spicy's issue with all of the current training programs.Leave us a comment or review, reach out to us on our socials also!Chafin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chafin_at_the_aid_station?igsh=d3lpdzV6YmZ4YmIyStrava Community:https://www.strava.com/clubs/chafebiggoals

We missed a week, but we are BACK! We talk with Bryce post Marine Corps Marathon and he tells us all about it. We also formally discuss his Halloween Hustle 5k from a few weeks ago.Leave us a comment or review, reach out to us on our socials also!Chafin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chafin_at_the_aid_station?igsh=d3lpdzV6YmZ4YmIyStrava Community:https://www.strava.com/clubs/chafebiggoals

Join us as we talk with Sawyer about completing his first 5k! He talks about his goal, reaction, and future intentions with running. We also discuss some recent main stream ultra races, and some recent ultra discussion about distances. Lastly we have a BIG announcement!!Leave us a comment or review, reach out to us on our socials also!Chafin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chafin_at_the_aid_station?igsh=d3lpdzV6YmZ4YmIyStrava Community:https://www.strava.com/clubs/chafebiggoals

This week on the podcast we discuss heart rate zones, the various ways to find them, and what they mean. We also touch on the Strava/Garmin Fiasco. Leave us a review and follow us on our socials! Let us know if you're enjoying the podcast!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chafin_at_the_aid_station?igsh=ZDAwM2ZpYXJmc2dr

This week Travis Rathjen joins us to discuss his running career as well as his recent 100 mile achievement at the Arrowhead Endurance Run.We also discuss Mild's 5k time trail, as well as the relay team results for the endurance run.Leave us a comment or a review, we would love you hear from you!

Bryce joins us this week to discuss his upcoming Halloween Hustle 5k that he is the race director of. We also talk about his marathon and his current training tactics for it. We also hear about Mild's Virtual 5k this weekend, and the running groups 24 hour relay. Leave us a comment or review, reach out to us on our socials also!Halloween Hustle Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/16sxwR6mKY/Chafin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chafin_at_the_aid_station?igsh=d3lpdzV6YmZ4YmIy

Join us as we sit down with Quentin AKA "Q" to discuss his Shawnee experience as well as the more recent Belleville Half Marathon. We also cover how the rest of us did at Belleville. Leave us a comment and a review and let us know what you think!

Today our friend Kayla joins us to discuss the origin of Boo's Crew as well as her first half marathon. Spicy also gets called out for his lack of goal achievement as of late.

On this episode we discuss Spicy's recent race; The Last Boyscout Trail Race, at the local Ferne Clyffe State Park. We also have our first guest Katie on who was Crew Chief for Spicy at the race. We discuss what went right and what went wrong over the weekend.Leave us a comment and answer our poll! We'd love to hear from you!

Today we discuss how our local 5k went as well as Spicy's upcoming race and why he's concerned. Leave us a review or comment and let us know what you think!

Join us for another episode as we discuss our endurance sports journeys. The things that got us to where we are, and some insight into where we hope to go.

Welcome to Chafing at the Aid Station!On this episode we introduce ourselves, and discuss our recent race at the Shawnee Hills Trail Races. It was a big day for Mild Matt and some others in our group! Listen to how it all played out!Hope you enjoy the episode!