Lauren Gaudion ran the 2024 Indy Mini with none other than Indy's beloved race car driver, Tony Kanaan. You have to hear the story of how I figured this out and tracked her down. Lauren is the Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Arrow McLaren.

During this episode, sponsored by Previnex, we talk about:

• How she ended up running a half marathon with Tony Kanaan and what that experience as like

• Her time as a collegiate pole vaulter

• Working for an airline in Indianapolis

• Arrow McLaren being featured in a Super Bowl ad

• What it’s like on Memorial Day Weekend in Indianapolis working for IndyCar

• Where her running journey started as an adult - she did her first half marathon in Oxford, Mississippi

• How she DOESN’T USE A RUNNING WATCH

• Her TWO Boston qualifying races at Indy Monumental but why she still hasn’t run Boston

• Meeting her now husband on Tinder

• Getting her MBA during the pandemic

• Her current running routine

  
  

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Maury Plambeck (pronounced PLAM-beck) and I met when I joined the Board of Directors for Beyond Monumental, the organization behind the CNO Indianapolis Monumental Marathon.

During this episode, sponsored by Previnex and BITCHSTIX, we talk about:

• How we met
• His time in city planning (not planting!) and how it brought him to Indianapolis
• How his mom is 89 and still can ride a bike and walks every day
• Farm life growing up and learning to drive a tractor at less than 10 years old
• When running came into the picture after college as a stress reliever
• His first Indy Mini in 1990-1991 and how he ran 24 in a row!
• Why he always runs with pacers
• Signing up for his first marathon without really thinking too much about it
• Qualifying for Boston but not signing up on time only to requalify and run his first Boston Marathon in 2013, the year of the Boston bombing
• And his second Boston Marathon was 2018 “the horrible weather and Des Linden year”
• How he runs six days a week no matter what
• The local RUN(317) race series he does every year
• Getting involved with Back on My Feet Indianapolis THIRTEEN years ago
• Everything else Maury does to give back to the Indianapolis community
• Meeting his husband, Sam. They’ve been together for 38 years.
• Why as runners we need to volunteer and give back to the running community
• His coming out story that he and Sam recently shared with their Lutheran Church
• The Fox Hollow Farm documentary on Hulu (if you don’t know, there was a serial killer in the early 90s in Indianapolis targeting gay men)
• How he got roped into some very long bike rides by a good friend

00:37 Boston Marathon and Carmel Marathon Updates

02:21 Gearing Up for the Indy Mini

03:42 Guest Introduction: Maury Plambeck

06:17 Maury's Background and Early Life

09:00 City Planning Career and Move to Indianapolis

27:38 Running Journey and Mini Marathon Experiences

34:05 Reflecting on Running Habits

34:38 First Marathon Experience

36:38 Qualifying for Boston Marathon

38:01 The Boston Marathon Bombing

42:54 Running in Extreme Weather

48:52 Back on My Feet Organization

56:40 Volunteering and Community Involvement

01:01:27 A Night Out in Cheyenne

01:02:02 Meeting Sam and Moving to Indianapolis

01:02:34 Sam's AIDS Diagnosis and the Damian Center

01:05:34 Volunteering and Community Involvement

01:07:13 Sam's Resilience and Support System

01:11:04 Coming Out and Family Acceptance

01:15:09 Fox Hollow Farm Murders

01:21:07 Biking Adventures and Future Plans

01:31:40 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Jake Hostetler is a runner, musician, and manager at a local specialty running store, Athletic Annex.

During this episode, sponsored by ⁠Previnex⁠ and ⁠BITCHSTIX⁠, we talk about: his personal journey from overcoming physical challenges in childhood to becoming a dedicated runner in middle and high school. He discusses his switch from being a music performance major to focusing on music production and audio engineering due to severe performance anxiety. Jake also talks about his experiences in the running specialty industry, his training strategies, and his participation in various races, including a recent ultra marathon. The episode also explores his passion for creating and producing music, including podcast intros and other audio projects.

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message

01:43 Welcome to Finish Lines and Milestones

02:18 Spring Break Recap

03:27 Upcoming Running Events

04:48 Alcohol-Free Journey

05:10 Introducing Jake Hostetler

06:19 Jake's Early Life and Running Journey

18:07 High School Running Experience

22:53 College and Music Career

31:03 The Gigging Life: Studio Sessions and Jazz Solos

31:47 Transitioning to Retail: From College to Jackrabbit

31:57 Building a Career: Meeting Luke and Developing Skills

32:30 Managing at Jackrabbit: Challenges and Growth

33:12 Joining Athletic Annex: A New Opportunity

34:20 Navigating Retail During COVID-19

34:58 Innovative Sales Strategies: Adapting to Challenges

38:00 The Importance of Proper Footwear: Customer Experiences

42:19 Running Journey: From High School to Half Marathons

45:25 First Full Marathon: The Mill Race Experience

50:56 Ultra Marathon Adventures: Prairie on Fire

59:20 Discussing Drinking During Runs

01:00:09 Documentary: Chasing 100

01:02:10 Becoming an Ultra Marathoner

01:04:13 Music Production Journey

01:05:07 Creating Custom Music

01:08:45 The Art of Music Production

01:16:01 Running and Music Preferences

01:18:58 Future Running Goals

01:22:05 Podcast Conclusion

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Mike Lee is an incredibly talented photographer and videographer. In fact, that's how I found him - through his work with Beyond Monumental through his company, Mike Lee Productions.

During this episode, sponsored by Previnex and BITCHSTIX, we talk about: his journey from starting his production company during the pandemic to running marathons around the world. Mike shares his experiences of training and running in major races like the Tokyo Marathon, his preparation for the Sydney Marathon, and the challenges he has faced including injuries. Additionally, he delves into his passion project 'The Blend,' which highlights local coffee shops through film photography. The episode is packed with discussions on community, overcoming obstacles, and Mike's dream of filming the 2028 Olympics in LA.

00:00 Introduction to Finish Lines and Milestones

00:24 Sponsor Spotlight: Previnex

01:49 Exciting Giveaway Announcement

05:53 Interview with Mike Lee: From Runner to Filmmaker

14:15 Mike Lee's Tokyo Marathon Experience

27:26 The Role of Spectators and Volunteers in Marathons

36:47 Mike Lee's Running Journey and College Experience

45:25 Reflecting on the Boston Marathon Experience

47:14 Training Without a Coach

47:51 Upcoming Marathons: Berlin, London, and Sydney

49:24 The Importance of Personal Bests

50:44 Sponsorship and Brand Collaborations

52:05 Family Influence and Running Legacy

53:16 Inspiration and Overcoming Challenges

01:01:20 The Blend: Combining Coffee and Film

01:10:24 Future Goals and Manifestations

01:14:05 Final Thoughts and Podcast Wrap-Up

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Chris Slater and I met through my friend, TJ Furman, who is not a runner but a former coworker of both of ours.

In this episode, sponsored by BITCHSTIX, Pure Fuel and Previnex, we talk about his journey from being a professional football player as a kid to dealing with a severe cocaine addiction, and ultimately finding his way to sobriety through running.

Highlights include: Chris's early football career; starting a nightclub promotions business in university; his struggle with cocaine addiction and road to recovery; beginning to run during COVID and completing isolated marathon challenges; participating in multiple major marathons including Brighton, London, and Manchester; achieving 52 marathons in 52 weeks in 2022; competing in the Marathon des Sables and finishing in the top 50; and his experiences with the UTMB ultra races. Chris also introduces his dog, Bobby, as part of his support system. Throughout, Ally and Chris discuss the discipline, mental strength, and training required for these remarkable achievements.

00:00 Introduction to Finish Lines and Milestones

00:23 Sponsorship and Upcoming Event

01:45 Episode 101: New Beginnings with Video

03:30 Geography Lesson and International Guests

04:52 Conversation with Chris Slater Begins

05:17 Chris Slater's Background and Early Life

07:21 Football Career and Transition to University

15:30 Nightclub Business and Descent into Addiction

22:26 Struggles with Addiction and Path to Recovery

29:21 Running as a New Passion

33:56 Marathon Journey and Charity Work

44:37 Reflecting on Personal Bests and Lap Races

45:25 Major Marathons of 2023

45:41 Challenges of Marathon Entry and Lottery Systems

46:33 Future Marathon Goals and Ultra Running

47:28 Experiences from Major Marathons

50:59 Marathon Des Sables: The Ultimate Challenge

54:29 Training and Preparation for Ultra Marathons

01:02:04 The Mental and Physical Demands of Ultra Running

01:11:32 UTMB and Lessons Learned

01:17:44 Future Plans and Career Balance

01:20:59 Personal Life and Inspirations

01:23:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

UK Newspaper article about Chris

Tickets to Indy Mini Event on 5/2

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Lindsey Hein joins me for the ONE HUNDREDTH episode of Finish Lines & Milestones. She is the reason this podcast exists. I've been inspired by Lindsey since she started her running podcast, I'll Have Another with Lindsey Hein, nearly nine years ago.

During this episode, sponsored by Pure Fuel and Previnex, we talked about:

• The god wink of her speaking at Linking Indy Women exactly 7 years before this episode aired

• Our Indy Mini event coming up on 5/2 at The Bottleworks Hotel

• How she’s from Indianapolis (well, Bloomington) and has been a runner since she was 15

• Celebrating milestones in her podcast

• Her husband, Glenn, and the story of how they met

• How she started running

• Choosing San Diego as her first marathon and running a BQ

• Her first Boston Marathon and why it was such a tough race

• The journey to becoming a mom of four boys and running three marathons within a year after having her first son

• The secret to running her fastest marathon in the midst of chaos (spoiler: letting the pressure go)

• Starting the I’ll Have Another with Lindsey Hein podcast nearly NINE years ago

• The two times she’s run the New York City Marathon

• Why she’s not interested in going after the 50 states

• Her health anxieties and preventative surgeries related to breast and ovarian cancers

• The work she does for the Donna Foundation and their February race each year

• NEVER HAVE I EVER RUNNING EDITION!

  
  

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Kelby Laughner ran the Olympic Trials Marathon in 2020 while 27 weeks pregnant. Need I say more? Kelby was my first live podcast guest and it was a lot of fun (and also terrifying). Thank you to my coach, Rachel, for the opportunity!

During this episode, sponsored by BITCHSTIX, Previnex, and Cure Hydration, we talk about:

• Intro from my coach, Rachel Sinders, since this interview took place LIVE! During the very first Team RMR Running Retreat
• Running at a D1 school in college at The University of Evansville
• How she started dating her husband during senior year of high school and all through college even though they were 4.5 hours apart
• The fact that she ran 19 miles with a friend during a marathon she wasn’t running
• Why she got into running in the first place
• Highlights of her collegiate career - 5K school record (17:27 - that she went on to beat last year after becoming a mom of two)
• Her first marathon at the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon in 2015, the year after she graduated and the year she got married
• Finding Coach Matt Ebersole of Personal Best Training (PBT)
• What it’s like to be an Army wife
• Having her first baby during COVID
• Getting the Olympic Trials Qualifying time before the window was open in 2017 and then thankfully doing it again at Grandma’s in 2018
• How she ran the 2020 Olympic Trials Marathon while 27 weeks pregnant the week before the world shut down
• Winning the Indianapolis Monumental Mile with her jogging stroller
• Other marathons she’s done: Carmel, Monumental, Grandma’s, Twin Cities, Chicago, Boston (2018)
• Running the Boston Marathon in 2018 the “shitty weather Des year”
• Q&A from Team RMR

This is a ⁠SandyBoy Productions⁠ Podcast.

Link to Indy Mini event on 5/2. Tickets on sale 3/17.

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