Mile 20

Pack your bags and lace up—we’re heading to South Dakota! We’re revisiting the Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon, a gorgeous point-to-point adventure through forests, farms, creeks, tunnels, and some sneaky elevation. From Badlands and Mount Rushmore to Crazy Horse, Wild Bill Hickok, unexpected storms, and a spontaneous detour to Devil’s Tower, this weekend was packed with adventure, history, beautiful scenery, and plenty of Mile 20 memories!
 
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Fuel your miles and finish strong! This week on Mile 20, we’re joined by Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Sarah Bixby of Conshy Nutrition to take the guesswork out of performance fueling. From carb-loading and race-morning breakfast to hydration, sodium, GI distress, and recovery, Sarah serves up science-backed strategies to keep your tank full when the miles get tough. Lace up, grab your favorite fuel, and get ready to rethink what’s on your plate!
 
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In this episode, we’re heading to Green Bay, Wisconsin, to revisit our experience running the Cellcom Green Bay Marathon! We’re talking about what made this race so memorable—including the fast, flat course, live music, post-race celebration, epic expo, and, of course, the unforgettable lap through Lambeau Field. We’ll also share our full race weekend itinerary, from brewery hopping and one of the best pizzas we’ve ever had on the road to exploring the Green Bay Botanical Garden. Plus, we’re breaking down what’s changed with the race since we ran it in 2022 and whether we’d recommend adding Green Bay to your marathon bucket list today.
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Saddle up for a Mile 20 adventure through Louisville! We’re talking Churchill Downs, beautiful historic neighborhoods, Iroquois Park, mint juleps, jello shots, family, food…and yes, hemorrhoids from hell. Add in a haunted hotel, a weekend horse race downpour, coaching a struggling first-time marathoner, and a 6:14 finish on a 6-hour course, and you’ve got one unforgettable Kentucky weekend. Let’s run for the roses! 
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Jen Done’s story is proof that sometimes the biggest finish lines have nothing to do with a medal. From postpartum depression and anxiety to running Ironmans, Jen found strength, purpose, and a whole new version of herself through endurance sport. Now an Ironman U Certified coach and host of the podcast The Toughest Finish Line, she helps others discover what they’re capable of—including taking on two full Ironmans on consecutive days in two different countries! Join us for an inspiring conversation about resilience, motherhood, mental health, dreaming big, and finding your next Mile 20 moment. 
 
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This week, we’re heading to Olathe, Kansas, for the Garmin Olathe Marathon, our latest stop on our 2022 epic marathon journey. We kick things off with our epic week update and some exciting Wall Street Journal news. Then we dive into the April 2022 race, including the Wizard of Oz theme, a brutally windy race day, the hilly course, and the surprising discovery that the marathon was actually short. We also revisit our weekend adventures, from the Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm and Stone Pillar Vineyard to exploring historic Independence, Missouri. Of course, we cover the race-day food and post-race beers. This episode is a fun mix of marathon memories, unexpected adventures, Kansas history, brutal race-day conditions—including the marathon that was somehow shorter than a marathon should be.
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This week on Mile 20, we’re joined by Marie Bartoletti, a lifelong runner who has completed hundreds of marathons, ultras, Ironmans, and the incredible challenge of running a marathon in all 50 states. We talk about her decades of running and pacing, some of her favorite races and most memorable experiences, and how her running has evolved throughout the years. Marie shares the story of returning to running after suffering a massive stroke in 2015 and how the sport continues to be a major part of her life today. We catch up on what she’s currently running, pacing, and working on, and what keeps her coming back to the starting line again and again.
 
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This week we're reporting live(ish) from the edge of Area 51 after tackling the ET Full Moon Marathon at midnight on Nevada's Extraterrestrial Highway! From staying in the historic mining town of Pioche to too many delicious meals at the Silver Café, desert race prep, hikes, scorpions, coyotes, unforgettable people—and yes, a little too much wine before recording—this episode is equal parts race recap and happy chaos. 
 
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This week, we're recapping our experience at the 2022 Little Rock Marathon, home to one of the biggest finisher medals you'll ever earn. We share how a last-minute weather forecast had us switching to the race's 5:00 a.m. early start and what it was like exploring Little Rock before race day. From packet pickup and local restaurants to the course itself, we break down everything that made the weekend memorable. We also talk about the race's walker-friendly atmosphere, excellent organization, and iconic landmarks along the route. Join us as we revisit this Arkansas marathon and explain why we're looking forward to coming back for another shot at the Big Ass Medal.
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This week on Mile 20, we head into the Nevada desert with Joyce Forier, founder of Calico Running and race director of the iconic ET Full Moon Marathon. From building unforgettable race experiences to sharing desert running tips, entrepreneurship, and inspiring running stories, Joyce takes us behind the scenes of running under the stars. Grab your headlamp and join us for a fun conversation full of adventure, community, and Mile 20 moments.
 
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