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PreRace Podcast

by Adam Hughes

The PRP connects with various runners within a week before a race they have been preparing for.Each episode features:The Host - AdamThe Guest - RunnerThe Guest Host - RandomCome join. Talk running. Have fun. Talk life. Get vulnerable. Eat bananas. Jingles. Laughs. Hot takes. Positivity. Inspiration.

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Episodes

  1. Danny Johnston & the Indianapolis Half Marathon ft. Lauren Wolf

    In S5Ep12 of the PRP, Adam heads to O’Toole’s to break bread with longtime Michigan running mainstay, data deep diver, impassioned RFB co-organizer and steadfast steward of the sport Danny Johnston, who has been preparing for the Indianapolis Half Marathon. Lauren Wolf, fellow RFB co-organizer,...

  2. Tommie Runz & the Javelina Jundred ft. Dawnta Campbell

    In S5Ep11 of the PRP, Adam heads to the desert with beloved community leader, running culture connoisseur, artistic trail blazer and newly minted ultra runner Tommie Runz, who’s been preparing for the Javelina Jundred — his first official 100-mile ultra marathon. Dawnta Campbell, talented…

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  3. Sarah Nitz & the Detroit Free Press Half Marathon ft. Coach Bambi

    In S5Ep10 of the PRP, Adam symposiums with radiant force of resilience, defiant survivor, corky community catalyst and proud Detroit Machine, Sarah Nitz, who has been preparing for the Detroit Free Press Half Marathon on Sunday October 19th, 2025. Coach Bambi, founder of Machine Athletics…

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  4. Jeff Vito & the Chicago Marathon ft. Elliot Osoteo

    In S5Ep9 of the PRP, Adam saddles up with distance-running drip lord, group run superconductor, enlightened suffer-well philosopher and consistently inconsistent marathon dreamer Jeff Tyrone Vito, who had been preparing for the Chicago Marathon on Sunday October 12th, 2025. Elliot Osoteo, proud...

  5. Lauren Couls & the Red Moon Trail Run 25K ft. Jen Rock Buslepp

    In S5Ep8 of the PRP, Adam symposiums with decades-long distance runner, decorated Wayne State alum, physical therapy powerhouse, multifaceted running coach and proud mama bear, Dr. Lauren Couls, who has been preparing for the Red Moon Trail 25K on August 9th, 2025. Jen Rock Buslepp, Wayne State...

  6. Kennedy Hyde & Sidney Jonckheere & the Huron 100 ft. Koda Bean

    In S5Ep7 of the PRP, Adam chops it up with blossoming ultra running besties, self-taught watershed endurance scholars, certified Brighton Running Lab rats and brave-as-hell first-time 100 milers Kennedy Hyde & Sidney Jonckheere who have been preparing for the Huron 100 on Saturday June 7th, 2025....

  7. Chris Sadler & the Bayshore Marathon ft. Kendra Nylen

    In S5Ep6 of the PRP, Adam goes to stoke city with electric long distance runner, heart-first honcho of hype, belief bolstering coaching phenom and the undisputed master of the mid-run monologue Chris Sadler, who has been preparing for the Bayshore Marathon on Saturday May 24th, 2025. Kendra…

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  8. Meg Goldwyn & Laura Matney & the Glass City Half Marathon

    In S5Ep5 of the PRP, Adam prattles with blossoming long distance runners, local food & agriculture champions, community cultivators and proud park-hopping pals Meg Goldwyn & Laura Matney, who have been preparing for the Glass City Half Marathon on Sunday April 27th, 2025. Tap in to learn how two...

  9. Quinn Mizikar & the Risk it for the Biscuit 5K ft. Sarah Krawczyk & Michelle Kay

    In S5Ep4 of the PRP, Adam chops it up with decades long run for fun enthusiast, flashy but low key drip queen, down right knee-slapping pun machine and recent Boston Marathon finishing Bandit Quinn Mizikar who has been preparing for the Risk it for the Biscuit 5K on May 4th, 2025. Sarah Krawczyk…

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  10. Malik Jordan & the Boston Marathon ft. Coach Bamb

    In S5Ep3 of the PRP, Adam breaks bread with emerging marathon powerhouse, visionary pixel virtuoso, proud professorial papa bear and straight up Boston-bound baller Malik Jordan, who has been preparing to represent the Detroit running community at the 129th Boston Marathon on Monday April 21st,...

  11. Jay Vanderhovel & the Arizona Monster 300 ft. Jerri Morgan

    In S5Ep2 of the PRP, Adam jibber jabbers with decorated ultra endurance athlete, esteemed Co-Race Director of the Huron 100, erratic spreadsheet wizard and unwavering community support debonair Jay Vanderhovel, who has been preparing for the inaugural running of the Arizona Monster 300 on Friday...

  12. Heather Caplan & the NYC Half Marathon ft. Mel Sulaver

    In the Season 5 Premier of the PRP, Adam symposiums with seasoned run for fun enthusiast, multi-faceted community cultivator & knowledge promoter, fierce advocate for women in sport and all around radiant mama bear Heather Caplan, who has been preparing for the NYRR New York City Half Marathon on...

  13. Tommie Runz & the Pyramids Half Marathon ft. Erin & Thomas Bailey

    In the S4 Finale of the PRP, Adam reconnects with uniquely decorated marathoner, Detroit-based global running icon & community cultivator, brand collaboration debonair and papa bear extraordinaire Tommie Runz who has been preparing for the Pyramids Half Marathon on Saturday December 14th, 2024....

  14. Jacob Gener & the California International Marathon ft. Must Be Nice Collective

    In S4Ep23 of the PRP, Adam chops it up with emerging long distance runner, iconically established drip king, uniquely quick-witted humorist and proud Filipino American Jacob Gener who has been preparing for the California International Marathon on Sunday December 8th, 2024. The Must Be Nice...

  15. Nick Insley & the JFK 50 Mile ft. Sarah Insley

    In S4Ep22 of the PRP, Adam jibber jabbers with emerging long distance runner, proud Huron 100 Pioneer, aspiring mountain adventurer and all around good vibes ambassador Nick Insley who has been preparing for the JFK 50 Mile on Saturday November 23rd, 2024. Sarah Insley, blossoming run for fun...

  16. Silas Cox & the New York City Marathon ft. Rashard Jones

    In S4Ep21 of the PRP, Adam chops it up with blossoming marathoner, enthusiastic do-it-all socialite, dedicated youth basketball coach and emerging community huncho Silas Cox, who has been preparing for the New York City Marathon on Sunday November 3rd, 2024. Rashard Jones, established & well...

  17. Joshua Hubbard & the Marine Corps Marathon

    In S4Ep20 of the PRP, Adam symposiums with blossoming all distance runner, passionately unique cinematographer & digital creator, altruistic combat veteran and papa bear extraordinaire Joshua Hubbard who has been preparing for the Marine Corps Marathon on Sunday October 27th, 2024. Tap in to…

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  18. Selena Tran & the Baystate Marathon ft. Eliana Lin

    In S4Ep19 of the PRP, Adam gets educated by uniquely seasoned first time marathoner, passionate health equity data analyst, virtuous vibe prescriber and proud Vietnamese American Selena Tran who has been preparing for the Baystate Marathon on Sunday October 20th, 2024. Eliana Lin, former…

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  19. Mike Andersen & the Detroit Free Press Marathon ft. Katie, Ally & Maddy Andersen

    In S4Ep18 of the PRP, Adam chaotically converses with decorated all distance runner, passionate Altra enthusiast, infamous local legend and all around family man Mike Andersen who has been preparing for the Detroit Free Press Marathon on Sunday October 20th, 2024. Katie Andersen, sabbatical’d...

  20. Coach Asia & the Chicago Marathon ft. Ben Kendell

    In S4Ep17 of the PRP, Adam breaks bread with decorated track & field athlete turned marathoner, established running & strength coach, savvy tech entrepreneur and local community steward extraordinaire Asia Rawls, who has been preparing for the Chicago Marathon on Sunday October 13th, 2024. Ben...

  21. Joe Robinson & the Berlin Marathon Pt2

    In S4Ep16 Pt2 of the PRP, Adam resumes his conversation with seasoned marathoner, established cofounder of WeRun313, passionate local philanthropist and spiritual guru extraordinaire Joe Robinson who has been preparing for the Berlin Marathon on Sept 29th, 2024. The boys jump straight into a...

  22. Joe Robinson & the Berlin Marathon ft. Knox Robinson

    In S4Ep16 Pt1 of the PRP, Adam reconnects with seasoned marathoner, established cofounder of WeRun313, passionate local philanthropist and spiritual guru extraordinaire Joe Robinson who has been preparing for the Berlin Marathon on Sept 29th, 2024. Knox Robinson, legendary long distance runner,...

  23. Carl Jarema & the Bigfoot 200 ft. Dan Hughes

    In S4Ep15 of the PRP Adam symposiums with seasoned ultramarathoner, fly fishing fanatic and all around family man extraordinaire Carl Jarema, who has been preparing for the Bigfoot 200 on August 9th, 2024. Dan Hughes, Huron 100 race director, passionate nature enthusiast and frequent flier on the...

  24. Emily Short & Josie VanderVeen & the AuSable River Canoe Marathon ft. Noah VanderVeen

    In S4Ep14 of the PRP, Adam gets educated by passionate Great Lakes State enthusiast Emily Short, inspiringly creative free spirit Josie Vanderveen and analytical paddling hunk Noah Vanderveen - all of whom have been preparing for the race of their lives at the AuSable Canoe Marathon on July 27th,...

  25. Jonathan Alsip Meredith Hill Dan Hughes & the Huron 100

    In S4Ep13 of the PRP, Adam chatters with prolific ultra runner Jon Alsip, passionate outdoor enthusiast Meredith Hill and nature loving visionary Dan Hughes - all of whom have been preparing for the Huron 100 on June 8th, 2024 in one way or another. This unique episode tackles race preparation…

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  26. Julius John Tiempo & the DXA2 Half Marathon ft. Aaron Barfield

    In S4Ep12 of the PRP, Adam chops it up with blossoming distance runner, proud Filipino immigrant, MTV Jams enthusiast and undeniable drip god Julius John Tiempo, who has been preparing for the DXA2 Half Marathon on Sunday June 2nd, 2024. Aaron Barfield, emerging long distance runner, family man...

  27. Keith McCaffery and Nick Gapp & the Michigan Shore to Shore Grand Adventure

    In S4Ep11 of the PRP, Adam symposiums with seasoned ultramarathoners, established Milford legends, certified Brighton Running Lab rats and distinguished trailblazing adventurers Keith McCaffery & Nick Gapp, who have been preparing for the Michigan Shore to Shore Grand Adventure on May 24th, 2024....

  28. Eliana Lin & the Bayshore Half Marathon ft. Austin Lin

    In S4Ep10 of the PRP, Adam gets educated by blossoming long distance runner, emerging entrepreneur and DPT extraordinaire, Eliana Lin who has been preparing for the Bayshore Half Marathon on Saturday May 25th, 2024. Austin Lin, former track aficionado, aspiring PhD candidate and Eliana’s better...

  29. Zahra Arabzada & the Colorado Marathon

    In S4Ep9 of the PRP, Adam breaks bread with seasoned long distance runner, eccentric Afghanistan native, passionate women’s rights advocate and charismatic socialite extraordinaire Zahra Arabzada, who has been preparing for the Colorado Marathon on Sunday May 5th, 2024. Zahra opens up and…

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  30. Michael Stickel-Reed & the Pittsburgh Marathon ft. Tyler Stickel-Reed

    In S4Ep8 of the PRP, Adam symposiums with seasoned marathoner, courageous LGBTQ+ pioneer, Brooks Running Collective constituent and overall good vibes ambassador Michael Stickel-Reed who has been preparing for the Pittsburgh Marathon on Sunday May 5th, 2024. Tyler Stickel-Reed, running free…

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  31. Tess Nicholas & the Glass City Half Marathon ft. Adam Good

    In S4Ep7 of the PRP, Adam chatters with seasoned running socialite, impassioned banana-based baker and pediatric nurse extraordinaire Tess Nicholas, who has been preparing for the Glass City Half Marathon on Sunday April 28th, 2024. Adam Good, ambitious budding marathoner, mathematics enthusiast...

  32. Alexis Griggs & the Mountains 2 Beach Marathon ft. Yanni Bills

    In S4Ep6 of the PRP, Adam prattles with seasoned long distance runner, aspiring physical therapist and prominent Madeline Island native Alexis Griggs, who has been preparing for the Mountains 2 Beach Marathon on April 28th, 2024. Yanni Bills, emerging hobby jogger, interventional radiology...

  33. Zella Hughes & the Reid School Fun Run ft. Olivia McMahon

    In S4Ep5 of the PRP, Adam babbles with carefree runner, aspiring gymnast and all around impulsively enthusiast 2nd grader Zella Hughes who has been preparing for the Reid School Fun Run on Friday April 19th, 2024. Olivia McMahon, former Fun Run champion, impassioned artist and Zella’s big sister...

  34. Aidan Bustillo & the Boston Marathon ft. Dylan Parker

    In S4Ep4 of the PRP, Adam chats it up with seasoned middle distance runner, blossoming young New Balance Speedster and all around good vibes ambassador Aidan Bustillo, who has been preparing for the Boston Marathon on Monday April 15th, 2024. Dylan Parker, aspiring elite marathoner, laboratory...

  35. Aaron Barnett & the Martian Marathon ft. Jared Barnett

    In S4Ep3 of the PRP, Adam chops it up with established marathoner, design artisan virtuoso and passionate community development specialist Aaron Barnett, who has been preparing for the Martian Marathon on Saturday April 13th, 2024. Jared Barnett, seasoned hobby jogger, lover of all people and...

  36. Jeremiah Maestre & the Marathon Des Sables ft. Melanie Sulaver

    In S4Ep2 of the PRP, Adam chats it up with budding running phenom, enthusiastic boxing maven and story telling raconteur Jeremiah Maestre who has been preparing for the Marathon Des Sables on April 14th, 2024. Melanie Sulaver, seasoned marathoner, local rockstar nutrition coach, and fierce…

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  37. Geo Woodman & The Mid South Double ft. Connor Grant

    In S4Ep1 of the PRP, Adam chats it up with seasoned movement aficionado, prominent local endurance coach and all around good vibes family man Geo Woodman, who has been preparing for the Mid South Double on March 16th, 2024. Connor Grant, ardent cycling enthusiast, proud dog daddy and seasoned PRP...

  38. Mikel Haggadone & the Wakely Dam 55K

    **This episode release was delayed for the past 8 months due to legal reasons. As such, it has been held deep inside the PRP vault, safeguarded by nanners, until now...** In this special bonusode of the PRP Adam rambles on over to Philadelphia to catch up with dear friend, seasoned ultra runner &...

  39. Margaret Levasseur & the Holiday Hustle Half Marathon ft. Ustina Shives

    In the S3 finale of the PRP, Adam colloquiums with stoic road runner, enthusiastic cycling tutee, passionate licensed clinical social worker and all around good vibes ambassador Margaret Levasseur who has been preparing for the Holiday Hustle Half Marathon on December 2nd, 2023. Ustina Shives,...

  40. Ernest Holly & the New York City Marathon

    In S3Ep16 of the PRP, Adam breaks bread with blossoming long distance runner, inspiring community builder, ardent charitable fund raiser and immensely proud papa bear Ernest Holly who has been preparing for the New York City Marathon on Sunday November 5th, 2023. Ern shares the tale of his humble...

  41. Kyle Petronio & the Indianapolis Marathon ft. Quinn Williamson

    In S3Ep15 of the PRP, Adam shoots the shit with eccentric seasoned runner, enthusiastic multimedia entrepreneur, passionate dog lover and endearing endurance community socialite Kyle Petronio who has been preparing for the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon on Saturday October 28th, 2023. Quinn...

  42. Aaron Barfield & the Detroit Free Press Half Marathon ft. Candice Whitfield

    In S3Ep14 of the PRP, Adam chops it up with blossoming distance runner, hobby photographer extraordinaire, sophisticated fashionmonger and proud father, Aaron Barfield who has been preparing for the Detroit Free Press International Half Marathon on Sunday October 15th, 2023. Candice Whitfield,...

  43. Rashard Jones & the Chicago Marathon ft. Rebecca Grace

    In S3Ep13 of the PRP, Adam round tables with seasoned runner, charismatic founder of Run For Brews Royal Oak, passionate diversity, equity and inclusion enthusiast and community builder extraordinaire, Rashard Jones who has been preparing for the Chicago Marathon on Sunday October 8th, 2023....

  44. Adam Hughes & the Bear 100 ft. Lindsay Green

    In S3Ep12 of the PRP, Michelle shoots the shit with seasoned ultra runner, passionate run for fun enthusiast and podcast host extraordinaire Adam Hughes, who has been preparing for the Bear 100 on September 29th, 2023. Lindsay Green, one-time mic drop marathoner, newly licensed registered…

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  45. Tommie Runz & the Berlin Marathon

    In S3Ep11 of the PRP, Adam colloquiums with seasoned marathoner, social media luminary and vibe creator extraordinaire, Tommie Runz who has been preparing for the Berlin Marathon on September 24th, 2023. Tommie shares the tale of how the sport of running found it’s way into his life and…

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  46. Jessica Reynolds & Emily Short & the Women’s Ferry Field 5K Time Trial ft. Olivia de Bear

    In S3Ep10 of the PRP, Adam symposiums with three dynamic and enterprising local women who have all been preparing for the Women’s Ferry Field 5K Time Trial on September 17th, 2023. Jessica Reynolds, aspiring running coach, self proclaimed hammock hound, and full-time grad student along with Emily...

  47. Cynthia Vink & the Erie Marathon ft. David Pokriefka

    In S3Ep9 of the PRP, Adam chats it up with second-time marathoner, prideful life long Michigander, CPA extraordinaire, and passionate local running luminary Cynthia Vink, who has been preparing for the Erie Marathon on Sunday September 10th, 2023. David Pokriefka, on again off again hobby jogger,...

  48. Alex Bryan & the Pines to Vines 55K ft. Kelly Wilson

    In S3Ep8 of the PRP, Adam babbles with seasoned ultra runner, co-founder of the Bad Decisions Track Club, avid burper and Director of Student-Life Sustainability at the University of Michigan, Alex Bryan who has been training for the Pines to Vines 55K on August 20th, 2023. Kelly Wilson, former...

  49. Connor Grant & the Leadville Trail 100 MTB ft. Liz Joyce

    In S3Ep7 of the PRP, Adam prattles with seasoned endurance athlete, serenading sweet talker, passionate community connoisseur and dedicated cycling junkie Connor Grant who has been preparing for the Leadville Trail 100 MTB on August 12th, 2023. Liz Joyce, exuberant runner, newly licensed…

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  50. Nancy Hughes & the Tushars Half Marathon ft. Austin Hughes

    In S3Ep6 of the PRP, Adam pilgrimages out to Utah to shoot the shit with first time half marathoner, exuberant socialite and mama bear extraordinaire Nancy Hughes who has been preparing for the Tushars Mountain Runs Half Marathon on July 29th, 2023. Austin Hughes, recent mountain hobby joggin'...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The PRP connects with various runners within a week before a race they have been preparing for.Each episode features:The Host - AdamThe Guest - RunnerThe Guest Host - RandomCome join. Talk running. Have fun. Talk life. Get vulnerable. Eat bananas. Jingles. Laughs. Hot takes. Positivity. Inspiration.

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The PRP connects with various runners within a week before a race they have been preparing for.Each episode features:The Host - AdamThe Guest - RunnerThe Guest Host - RandomCome join. Talk running. Have fun. Talk life. Get vulnerable. Eat bananas. Jingles. Laughs. Hot takes. Positivity. Inspiration.

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