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DFW Running TalkElite Runner, Coaching, Stroller Records, and Golden Tickets: The Cal Neff StoryDFW Running Talk: Cal Nef Episode OverviewIn this engaging episode of DFW Running Talk, host Chris Detzel interviews Cal Nef, an accomplished elite runner, coach, and race director based in Houston, Texas. The conversation explores Cal's multifaceted running career and his journey through various aspects of the running world.Background and Running CareerCal shares his lifelong journey with running, starting at age 4 in Louisiana before his family moved internationally for his father's oil industry career. These moves took him to places like Scotland, England, Thailand, Canada, and Australia...2025-03-0146 min
Ali on the Run ShowCalum Neff, Keira D'Amato's Berlin Marathon Pacer "We all get nervous. We all have this energy, whether it feels good or bad. We all get in the race and physically feel good and bad at different points. It’s just important to remember that that’s all normal, no matter what that is. So I just told her, ‘This is how it feels. This is how it’s gonna feel.’ And that was it. Game on." First, he paced Sara Hall at the Marathon Project. Then, he paced Keira D'Amato for her American Record at the Houston Marathon. Now, dad of three a...2022-10-061h 07Ali on the Run ShowLove on the Run with Keira & Anthony D'Amato “Our love story is a pretty long, funny one.” Welcome to Love on the Run Week 2022! On tap: seven days, seven episodes, seven couples sharing their love stories. Prepare for lots of laughs, awwwwws, and warm fuzzies leading up to Valentine's Day. These guests — all at different stages in their relationships — will share how they met, the best parts of their relationships, the challenges, and the role running plays throughout it all. First up: Keira and Anthony D'Amato! Keira is the newly-crowned American record holder in the marathon, and she'll b...2022-02-081h 19Ali on the Run ShowEmilia Benton, Boston Marathon Qualifier “I think this time was a long time coming. I just had to believe in myself more than anything.” The last time freelance journalist Emilia Benton was on the Ali on the Run Show, she talked about her longtime dream to qualify for the Boston Marathon. And she just kicked off 2022 by doing exactly that: running a nearly 16-minute personal best and earning a Boston qualifying time at the Houston Marathon. (Emilia's official finish time: 3:30:14!) On this episode, Emilia talks all about how she made that 12-year dream come true in Houston. She talk...2022-01-2759 minAli on the Run ShowCalum Neff, Pacer for Keira D'Amato's American Record at the Houston Marathon "We hit that first split bang on the money, and I told her, 'We’re good. It’s happening. It’s on.'" It was a record-breaking, history-making weekend at the Houston Marathon! Keira D'Amato won the race and ran a new American record in the marathon, finishing in 2:19:12 and breaking Deena Kastor's former record by 24 seconds. And Keira had some company along the way: two pacers, one of whom was Texas-based ultra-runner and four-time Guinness World Record Holder Calum Neff. (You may also remember Calum as the "green shorts guy" who paced Sara H...2022-01-201h 21
Motivate to MoveThe virtual Medavie 5k Championship start soon - With Marc Lalonde #52Genevieve Lalonde, John Gay headline a strong elite field at the Medavie Canadian 5K Championships that are set to beginThis Saturday, August 28, the 14-day period for submissions of race results in the Medavie Canadian 5K Championship, opens. Hosted by Athletics New Brunswick and Run NB, the event will be raced virtually in 2021 with the event boasting a strong field of top Canadian elite athletes, including several Canadian Olympians. Headlining the women’s field is Genevieve Lalonde, a Moncton native. Lalonde ran two Canadian records at the Tokyo 2020 Games, including an 11th place finish in the 3000m...2021-08-2746 minAli on the Run ShowAsk Ali! “High hopes, low expectations.” Welcome to Ask Ali, a twice-a-month series where I answer all of your questions. This time around, we’ve got listener questions about what I'm watching right now, finding your identity when you can't run, leaving New York City, working in the running industry, and so much more. Plus: another surprise appearance by Brian Cristiano! Thanks to everyone who called in for this one. Enjoy! If you want to be part of a future “Ask Ali” episode (yay!), call 917-947-9699 — introduce yourself, and ask whatever’...2021-07-231h 02
Runners of HOU#22 | Calum NeffWelcome Calum Neff to the Runners of HOU show! Cal began running at the age of 4 and has been enjoying everything running has to offer ever since. In this episode, we chat about his debut marathon - the 2014 Houston Marathon that he entered and placed 29th in! - how he keeps running interesting by doing things like running the Paris and NYC Marathons for fun or running 211 laps at the Armory chasing the indoor marathon world record, what it was like to pace Sara Hall at the Marathon Project and how he felt a few weeks later when he...2021-06-0352 minAli on the Run ShowCharlie Lawrence, Des Linden's 50K Pacer “This is a definite compliment from Des. She was like, ‘I like you enough where I can hang out with you for three hours!’” In April, Des Linden made history by making her ultramarathon debut and, in the process, breaking the world record in the 50K (2:59:54) and becoming the first woman to run a 50K in under three hours. And while Des may hold the new record, she didn't go it alone: She was joined by Charlie Lawrence. Charlie ran at the University of Minnesota, and made his marathon debut at the California Internat...2021-06-031h 00
Chasing Tomorrow PodcastEp. #34 - New Canadian 50K record holder Calum NeffDave and Joe interview Calum Neff. On January 17th Calum broke the Canadian 50k record with a time of 2:51:27 (5:32 per mile). Just four weeks prior Calum paced Sara Hall to her attempt at the U.S. American marathon record and he got a personal best of 2:20 in support of Sara. Calum is putting out amazing performances on the road while he works full time, is a running coach, and makes a lot of time for his family.2021-02-121h 07
Tempo Talks PodcastTT009 | Calum Neff, the new Canadian 50k Record HolderRecently, we sat down with Cal Neff to talk life, running, and the 50k Canadian record that now bears his name. We know you're gonna enjoy this one, and if we're right please consider sharing it with someone that you think will enjoy it too. ~Aaron & RyanConnect with CalLinkTree (all his links!)Connect with usLinktree (all of our links!)2021-01-221h 04
The Shakeout PodcastThe Rundown: World and Canadian Records, Doping Suspensions, Running-Themed Reads, And Exciting Baby News!Each week Canadian Running staff writer Maddy Kelly and Shakeout host Kate Van Buskirk bring you a recap from the exciting world of running. This week on The Rundown we reminisce about competing at the New York City Armory, which is being reallocated as a COVID-19 vaccination centre. We cover world and Canadian records from Liam Stanley and Calum Neff. And we chat about doping news, and a new running-themed book release.Finally, we congratulate two running stars, Rory Linkletter and Aliphine Tuliamuk, each with exciting baby news. Learn more about The Shakeout Podcast and C...2021-01-2029 minAli on the Run ShowSara Hall, Winner of the Marathon Project “I think what I’ll take away from this sport is the resiliency it built in me. No matter what else life throws at me, I’ll know how to keep moving forward and fighting through it.” The last time Sara Hall was on the Ali on the Run Show, she had just placed second — with the finishing kick seen around the world — at the elite-only London Marathon. This time, she’s fresh off running the elite-only Marathon Project — and this time, she took the win. In December, Sara won the Marathon Project with an 89-secon...2021-01-121h 08
The BibRave PodcastCalum Neff and The Marathon Project RundownThis week’s episode is an awesome conversation between Tim, Jess, and Calum Neff - an incredible runner in his own right and one of the two pacers who ran Sara Hall to her victory at The Marathon Project! Calum talks with Tim and Jess about his experience in the lead-up to and on race day. They discuss the selection process to become a pacer, what his training looked like before race day, and how much experience he’s had running a 2:20-ish pace (which blew Tim and Jess away!). They also talk about Calum’s running backgro...2020-12-3155 minAli on the Run ShowCalum Neff on Pacing Sara Hall at The Marathon Project “I was just like, my three girls are at home cheering for us, yours are right here. There’s so much love for us right now. We’ve just gotta go. Let’s do it for them.” Last weekend, Calum Neff became known as "Green Shorts Guy" at The Marathon Project in Arizona. Calum was one of several pacers assigned to help Sara Hall run a 2:19 marathon in hopes of setting a new American record. And Calum more than earned the very important role: He's a lifelong runner with four Guinness World Records to his nam...2020-12-241h 04
RunnersConnect Run to the Top PodcastWorld Record Dad Calum NeffCalum Neff- World Record Holder in Stroller Marathon and 10k This week we talk with Calum Neff, who holds the Guinness world record in the marathon and the 10k while pushing a stroller, or as they say in the UK, while pushing a "pram." Calum’s accomplishments are amazing and he has a unique perspective on getting fit as a family. Currently residing in Houston, TX, he started running at four years old. His wife, Julie, and his three young daughters have helped define Calum’s running career after earning a series of Guinnes...2020-03-1834 minRun to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to RunningWorld Record Dad Calum NeffCalum Neff- World Record Holder in Stroller Marathon and 10k This week we talk with Calum Neff, who holds the Guinness world record in the marathon and the 10k while pushing a stroller, or as they say in the UK, while pushing a "pram." Calum’s accomplishments are amazing and he has a unique perspective on getting fit as a family. Currently residing in Houston, TX, he started running at four years old. His wife, Julie, and his three young daughters have helped define Calum’s running career after earning a series of Guinnes...2020-03-1834 min
Another Mother Runner#348: World-Record Stroller-Pusher + Speedy New Mother RunnerSarah and Dimity sat down in person in Houston with Megan Saloom, a 2016 Olympics Marathon Trials runner who is now a new mother, then the AMR duo gabbed with Calum “Cal” Neff, a super-speedy father runner who holds two world records for pushing a running stroller in races. The two were hours away from running the Houston Marathon (Megan) and Houston Half-Marathon (Calum. Spoiler alert: He PR’d!). With her adorable 6-month-old son in the audience with his dad, Megan shares details of running while pregnant, including oversharing that “every day was a different experience” with her bladder! She gives advic...2019-01-251h 01
The Shakeout PodcastA World Record Running DadCalum Neff, father of three, is a runner of all distances and all terrains. Neff has represented Canada on the world stage as part of mountain running and ultra teams and has run a personal best of 2:22:59 in the marathon.
Outside of his solo accomplishments, Neff is also a two-time Guinness record holder, having the fastest times in the half marathon at 1:11 and in the marathon at 2:31 --while pushing a stroller.
On this week’s episode of The Shakeout, we bring you a special Father’s Day episode with Calum Neff, the fastest running dads on two...2018-06-1727 min
Most Pleasant ExhaustionEpisode 42--News and Research, 4/8/18In which we discuss the recent Half Marathon World Championships, Calum Neff's return, some recent research on de-training and de-conditioning, and some recent research on nutritional timing, metabolic rates, and recovery.2018-04-0955 min
Final Surge PodcastEpisode 20: Calum NeffWelcome to episode 20 of the final surge podcast with world record holder Cal Neff. Cal is a Dad, a runner and a coach who this year set the world record for the half-marathon and marathon while pushing a stroller. We talk about what happens on those runs and how he adjusts his training. As we reach episode 20 the Final Surge team would like to thank you. We are over 10,000 downloads and growing. Please take a moment to rate us on iTunes, and send us a message on Twitter or Facebook and let us know what you like most about...2016-11-0927 min
Embrace Running PodcastEmbrace Running 209: Running Overlook EnduranceThis week, Elena gives her race recap of the Overlook Endurance 30k. Pete Kostelnick is the fastest person to have run across the U.S. Ed Whitlock sets a new age group world record for the marathon. Some runners ran extra at the Portland Marathon. Calum Neff has the new record for running a marathon with a stroller. Elena is running the Diva's SF half marathon next year-head over to our webpage for a discount code if you want to join her. And our week in training. Follow us on Facebook - Twitter - ...2016-10-271h 09