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DFW Running TalkRay Nicholas: Building Running Community in North DallasJoin Chris Detzel for an inspiring conversation with Ray Nicholas, the founder of RTC (Ray's Track Club) and one of DFW's most influential runners. Ray shares his incredible three-chapter running journey - from high school cross country star running 15:32 for 5K in California, through a 15-year hiatus filled with basketball, weightlifting, and other sports, to his remarkable return to running that culminated in a stunning 2:48 marathon PR.Discover how Ray went from a casual 3:42 first marathon to breaking the 3-hour barrier and eventually running 2:48 at Houston Marathon - a massive 15-minute personal record achieved through what...2025-05-2649 min
DFW Running TalkThe Sub-2:40 Club: DFW's Fastest Marathoners Talk Boston & LondonBoston & London Marathon Prep with DFW's Elite RunnersJoin host Chris Detzel for an insightful roundtable with six elite DFW-area runners as they prepare for the prestigious Boston and London Marathons. This episode features Brent Woodall, Matt Barron, Aaron Pearson, Eric Bretl, Jennifer Pope, and Mimi Smith - collectively known as "The Sloths" - who share their impressive qualifying times, ambitious race goals, and detailed training strategies.Listen as these accomplished athletes discuss their personalized training approaches, with weekly mileage ranging from 75-110 miles, and their perspectives on strength training, nutrition, and race-day...2025-03-1648 min
DFW Running TalkBreaking 3: Insights from Two of Dallas' Top Marathon Runners with Brent Woodle and Javier TrillaEpisode Overview:This episode of DFW Running Talk, hosted by Chris Detzel, features an in-depth conversation with two of Dallas's elite runners, Brent Woodle (2:28 marathon PR) and Javier Trilla (2:50 marathon PR). The discussion offers a fascinating glimpse into the competitive running scene in Dallas and the journeys of two accomplished athletes.Key Discussion Points:1. Running Backgrounds & Achievements:- Brent Woodle's impressive 2:28:04 marathon PR- Javier Trilla's 2:50:00 marathon PR and 1:21:40 half marathon PR- Their involvement with White Rock Running Co-op2. Training Insights:- Brent's high-volume training (110-120 miles...2024-12-1144 min