This week on the podcast Beards and Dun have the pleasure to get together for a conversation with Joe Henderson. Joe is the most prolific running writer of all time. From being the first full time employee of Runner's World magazine in the 1970s, a career spanning over 30 years, to authoring or co-authoring 30 books on running. Joe is credited for coining the term "Long Slow Distance", which has been implemented as a necessary part of training for many world class athletes.

This week Beards and Dun get a chance to sit down with author Lori Sheldon and her husband Kevin. Kevin was a cross-country and track team-mate of Beards and Dun from their SDSU days who seemingly overnight went from a model of good health to being faced with needing a heart transplant. Lori's book Change of Heart tells the story of Kevin's five year health battle from her perspective with the goal to provide other caregivers and family members facing long medical crises the perseverance to overcome uncertainties.

This week on the podcast Beards and Dun get together to have a conversation with the one and only Doug Kurtis. Doug has over 200 sub-3 marathons under his belt, he holds the world record for most marathons finished under 2:20:00 (76 btw), he also holds the world record for most marathon victories (40!)! This is an episode you definitely don't want to miss!

"The most interesting man in the world". One is fictional, one is real. On this weeks episode of the podcast, Beards and Dun sit down to speak with William "Doc" Wenmark. Bill has 104 marathons under his belt, 21 Leadville 100 mountain bike finishes, 2 full Iron Man Triathlons, and that's only the tip of the iceberg. Bill is also the Founder, and former President, CEO, and Chairman of NOW Care Medical Centers, as well as founder and president of ALARC, the largest marathon running club in the United States. We could spend hours writing up his list of accomplishments, but instead give this episode a listen and we'll let you decide why he is in the running for "the most interesting man in the world".

On this special edition episode of the podcast Beards and Dun sit down with author Marc Pollina to discuss his book "The Boston Marathon Handbook", personal histories with the race, and all things Boston Marathon leading up to the event this coming Monday. Marc is an 18 time Boston finisher (going for number 19 on Monday). His insight and knowledge of the Boston marathon and marathoning in general, make this book the one resource you should have to make your marathon running goals a reality.

This week on the podcast Beards and Dun get a chance to speak with the one and only Richard Benyo who joins us via phone call to discuss his amazing history with the sport of running. Rich Benyo was the editor of Marathon & Beyond, the author of more than two dozen books, mostly in the areas of fitness, health, and running, and a veteran of 37 marathons. In 1989 he and his running partner Tom Crawford became the first lunatics to run from Badwater in Death Valley (lowest point in the Western Hemisphere and hottest place on Earth) to the peak of Mt. Whitney (at 14,494 feet the highest point in the contiguous U.S.) and back, a distance of 300 miles.

This week on the podcast Beards and Dun sit down to catch up on what they've been up to and discuss some current events. From Dun's recent trip to Tucson, AZ, memories shared with Bob Bartling, the 2024 World Athletics Indoor Championships, to news of the Bargmann Endowment at SDSU, there's lots to talk about.

This week on the podcast Beards and Dun had a chance to sit down with author Brad Fawley to talk about his upcoming book The Frontrunner. Brad was a two-time NCAA All-American at 5000 meters and cross country. We talk to Brad about how he got started running and his process and motivation to write this page-turning novel. Brad was even gracious enough to give a few sneak peaks from the novel!

On this episode of the podcast Beards and Dun visit with the legendary Bob Bartling. Bob is a very fit and sharp 97 years young!! His story is amazing! He was an outstanding high school athlete, a WW II veteran, a successful businessman and he returned to athletics (running) in his 40's and he hasn't stopped. He owns a 2:45 marathon best in the 34 marathons he has completed. He was the driving force behind the Prairie Striders Running Club as its first president and then treasurer for the next 40 years! He also established the first Nike shoe dealership in the state of South Dakota in 1971.

This week Beards and Dun sit down with and get to know Ben Olson. We had a chance to visit with him about his running career so far, which includes his Olympic Qualifying race (2:16:04) and his Olympic Marathon Trials race effort the week prior to this episode. After a stellar career (both athletically and academically) at South Dakota State University, Ben is willing to see where his running may lead. If you don't know who Ben Olson is right now, you will in the future, as he has the potential to become a well known name in the running world.

On this special early release episode of the podcast, Beards and Dun get together to discuss the Olympic Marathon Trials. The 2024 Olympic Marathon Trials take place this weekend (February 3rd) in Orlando, Florida, providing an opportunity to talk about the history of the Olympic Marathon Trials, their own stories qualifying for the trials, as well as looking at this years field of competitors to give their take on the outcome.

Beards and Dun return after a short hiatus to sit down and talk with the one and only Frank Shorter. The conversation ranges from his early running, to his drive to be the best, to his relationship with the late Steve Prefontaine and much more. This is one you don't want to miss!

Beards and Dun get together to continue their story telling in this weeks episode. Dun gets pulled over in a van full suspicious looking people, the two of them swap horror stories of their worst races, Beards plays a prank on Dun, and they recount their run ins with the terrifying Japanese pine beetle. Prepare for an episode full of laughter with these stories and more.

Join us for this special Thanksgiving edition of the podcast where Beards and Dun sit down to share some laughs with funny memories from their early days. An angry trucker, a determined wiener dog, good samaritans, and the "big fella" are just a few of the subjects on todays episode.

This week Beards and Dun get together to discuss Dun's experience at the 1983 Boston Marathon. Dun gets fired up for the marathon by entering the Inclement 25k, now the Ron Daws Memorial 25k, winning himself a unique prize. Follow along while Dun goes through the marathon from prerace events to the exhilarating finish landing Dun his Person Best time in the marathon and qualifying for the 1984 Olympic Trials.

Beards and Dun sit down with Ron Tabb this week to discuss his amazing running career. Join us as we follow his journey from humble beginnings to his rise to world class status.

Beards and Dun sit down this week to discuss their training and workouts from the early days of their running careers up to their peak performances. They talk about not just the physical aspects of training but the mental aspects as well.

Beards and Dun reunite for this weeks episode after a brief stint in the hospital for Beards. We get an update on what's been happening with Beards before hearing how the rest of 1982 played out. Between running the Black Hills Marathon and the Twin Cities Marathon, Dun was joined by Beards in Thunder Bay, and Beards took a swing at the New York City Marathon.

Dun sits down with current SDSU Cross Country and Track Coach Rod DeHaven while Beards takes a much needed recovery break. Rod has an outstanding running career, from his first race at 10 years old (the Jack 15) to becoming the only American athlete to run the 2000 Olympic Marathon in Sydney, AU. Join Dun as we hear about Rod's incredible journey.

Beards and Dun get the ball rolling this week with a discussion on current events. Beards and Dun talk about performance enhancement, the good and the bad, before they tell the saga of the One Hour Run.