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DFW Running OG Scott Manis on Ironman Training, Knee Surgeries & the WRRC Community That Changed Everything
May 5, 2026
36m 31s
Running Gave Me My Job" — Sergio Mena on Winning Dallas, Cowtown & Life in DFW
Apr 28, 2026
43m 43s
Third Time's the Charm: Jodi Jordan's Boston Marathon Journey
Apr 20, 2026
9m 36s
First Timer at Boston: Michael Ryan's Road from Ironman to Hopkinton
Apr 20, 2026
7m 59s
From 2:38 Debut to Boston: The Wrestling Coach Chasing His Dad's Time | Nathan Rankin
Apr 20, 2026
9m 50s
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| 5/5/26 | ![]() DFW Running OG Scott Manis on Ironman Training, Knee Surgeries & the WRRC Community That Changed Everything | Scott Manis didn't start running until his early 40s, and he started in a swimsuit. Twenty years later, he's logged 45 marathons, five Boston appearances, a full Ironman, and become one of the most well-known and well-loved figures in the Dallas running scene through the White Rock Running Co-op.In this conversation, Chris and Scott trace the whole journey — from a lonely job transfer to West Palm Beach that accidentally ignited a running obsession, to a 4:33 first marathon that stung enough to spawn a second attempt just 12 weeks later (and nearly an hour faster). Scott talks honestly about what it felt like to finally stand on the Boston start line, what it took to drop from 3:38 to 3:09, and why the running community — not the miles — is the whole point.They also dig into the WRRC's famous "run my hood" summer tradition, two knee surgeries and the stubborn determination to pace a race right after recovery, what Ironman training actually does to your body and your soul, and Scott's now-iconic Gatorade bottle pre-race bathroom strategy that belongs in the runner's hall of fame.Scott is marathon-retired, officially. But if Tokyo calls — or one of his kids wants company at the start line — all bets are off.A great listen for anyone who started running late, anyone who's part of a running community, and honestly anyone who just loves hearing from a guy who's been quietly putting in the work for two decades. | 36m 31s | ||||||
| 4/28/26 | ![]() Running Gave Me My Job" — Sergio Mena on Winning Dallas, Cowtown & Life in DFW | Sergio Mena grew up running cross country in Spain, earned a full D1 scholarship to the University of Kentucky, got his MBA in Texas, and is now one of the most dominant half marathon runners in the DFW area — all while working full-time as an accounting manager.In this episode, Chris sits down with Sergio to talk about his journey from Spain to Kentucky to Texas, his years-long quest to win the BMW Dallas Half Marathon (which he finally achieved in December 2025), and how he followed it up with a win at the Cowtown Half Marathon. Sergio also tells the incredible story of how running literally got him his job — thanks to a Dallas Morning News article before the 2019 BMW Half.Topics include D1 college running, self-coached training, balancing racing with a full-time career, race strategy, and what keeps you lacing up when you've already hit your biggest goal.A great episode for DFW runners, half marathon fans, and anyone who runs because they just love it. | 43m 43s | ||||||
| 4/20/26 | Third Time's the Charm: Jodi Jordan's Boston Marathon Journey✨ | Boston Marathonmarathon training+3 | Jodi Jordan | CowtownTrain Pegasus | DallasBoston+2 | Boston MarathonJodi Jordan+5 | — | 9m 36s | |
| 4/20/26 | First Timer at Boston: Michael Ryan's Road from Ironman to Hopkinton✨ | marathonrunning+4 | Michael Ryan | Hilton Boston Park Plaza | Boston | Boston MarathonMichael Ryan+4 | — | 7m 59s | |
| 4/20/26 | From 2:38 Debut to Boston: The Wrestling Coach Chasing His Dad's Time | Nathan Rankin✨ | marathon trainingpersonal goals+3 | Nathan Rankin | — | BostonEugene+1 | Boston Marathonmarathon debut+3 | — | 9m 50s | |
| 4/20/26 | Goosebumps Before the Gun: Kevin Hebert's First Boston Marathon✨ | Boston Marathonrunning+4 | Kevin Hebert | — | Boston | Boston MarathonKevin Hebert+4 | — | 8m 10s | |
| 4/20/26 | 5x Boston Qualifier, Mom, and Sub-3 Chaser: Megan Brown's Boston Marathon Journey✨ | Boston Marathonrunning+4 | Megan Brown | — | BostonHilton Boston Park Plaza | Boston Qualifiermarathon+5 | — | 9m 49s | |
| 4/20/26 | The Pacer, The Coach, The Community: Fonz Gonzales on 10 Boston Marathons and What Keeps Him Going✨ | Boston Marathonrunning strategy+4 | Alfonzo "Fonz" Gonzales | — | Hilton Park PlazaBoston | Boston Marathonrunning+5 | — | 8m 05s | |
| 4/20/26 | From Bodybuilder to Boston Qualifier: Eli Rodriguez's Running Journey✨ | running journeyBoston Marathon+3 | Eli Rodriguez | — | BostonHilton Boston Park Plaza | Boston qualifiermarathon+5 | — | 9m 06s | |
| 4/20/26 | 2:44 in His First Marathon at 24 — Nick Pencil's Wild Road to Boston✨ | marathon runningrunning community+4 | Nick Pencil | — | DallasBoston+1 | marathonrunning+5 | — | 9m 14s | |
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| 4/20/26 | Running for Alex: Jana Kizakova's Emotional Road to Boston✨ | marathon runningBoston Marathon+3 | Jana Kizakova | Hilton Boston Park Plaza | VancouverBoston+1 | marathonBoston+6 | — | 6m 14s | |
| 4/19/26 | ![]() The Boston Experience: How a Bank of America Employee, Kathy Smith Earned Her Bib at 2026 Boston✨ | marathon runningpersonal transformation+3 | Kathy Smith | Bank of America | Boston | Boston MarathonKathy Smith+3 | — | 10m 04s | |
| 4/18/26 | ![]() Alan Schonborn — 10 Bostons, One Finish Line Window & a Mastiff Who Started It All | The "Boston Bound: DFW's Road to Hopkinton" series ends here — with Alan Schonborn, one of the most beloved figures in DFW running. At 67, Alan is heading to his 11th Boston Marathon. He literally lives around the corner from the finish line. He guides blind runners with Achilles International. And it all started with a mastiff who wouldn't let him quit. Alan opens up about finding community through Dallas Running Club and White Rock Running Co-op, getting his Boston Qualifier with the help of a stranger who took his watch mid-race, and what it truly means to run Boston year after year — not for the time, but for the people. This is the final episode before race day, April 20, 2026. If you're running Boston, chasing a BQ, or just love stories about why running changes lives — this one's for you. Panther City Ultra (May 16 | Marion Sansom Park, Fort Worth) — Use code DFW for 10% off RSVP here https://www.riseracingco.com/panther-city-ultra DFW Running Talk | Hosted by Chris Detzel Subscribe at dfwrunningtalk.substack.com | 17m 51s | ||||||
| 4/17/26 | ![]() From Couch to 5 World Majors: Bobby Mack's Boston Marathon Journey | Boston Bound | Bobby Mack of Aubrey, TX didn't lace up his first pair of running shoes until he was nearly 40. Now he's a two-time Boston finisher, Abbott Six Star chaser, and Berlin PR holder (3:11) — and on April 20, 2026, he's heading back to Hopkinton with one goal: a clean, healthy sub-3:20. In this episode of our Boston Bound: DFW's Road to Hopkinton series, Bobby opens up about qualifying for Boston with a razor-thin margin, getting cut not once but twice, running two marathons in four weeks, catching COVID in peak week, and how running with the Endorphins group at White Rock Lake reignited his Boston fire. He even ran Tokyo — as a long training run — just weeks before race day. Perfect for: marathon runners,Boston qualifiers, Abbott Six Star chasers, late bloomers, and anyone who knows the sting of being cut from the field you earned. 📬 Newsletter: dfwrunningtalk.substack.com 🏅 Panther City Ultra May 16 | Code: DFW for 10% off | Rise Racing Co. Register here: https://www.riseracingco.com/panther-city-ultra | 12m 32s | ||||||
| 4/16/26 | ![]() 11 Bostons, 100 Marathons & The Nose Touch That Changed Everything | Dr. Mark Denny | Dr. Mark Denny has run Boston 11 times. He's completed 100+ marathons across all 7 continents. And he was on a bus to the starting line the morning the 2013 bombs went off. In this episode, the 67-year-old DFW runner opens up about the moment an 81-year-old doctor — on his 41st Boston — leaned in nose-to-nose and quietly dismantled everything Mark thought running was about. Heading back to Hopkinton for the 2026 Boston Marathon on April 20th, Mark reflects on a running life built on friendship, discipline, and learning to enjoy the journey over the finish time. Part of our "Boston Bound: DFW's Road to Hopkinton" series — 10 episodes, 10 DFW runners heading to Boston. Panther City Ultra | May 16 | Marion Sansom Park, Fort Worth | Code DFW = 10% off: Register here: https://www.riseracingco.com/panther-city-ultraNewsletter: dfwrunningtalk.substack.com | 13m 32s | ||||||
| 4/15/26 | ![]() How a Mom of 7 Qualified for the Boston Marathon | Angela Awald didn't start running until her thirties — already a mom of six. After a miscarriage, postpartum depression, and seasonal depression, she turned to running to trust her body again. She pushed a double jogging stroller through her early miles, worked through an IT band injury, and still ran a 3:45:21 at the Philadelphia Marathon to qualify for Boston. Then she ran 3:39 at Buffalo. Then 3:37 at Wineglass. Now she's heading to her first Boston Marathon as a mom of seven.In this episode, Angela talks about balancing marathon training with a big family, hiring a coach for the first time, and why investing in yourself is one of the best lessons you can pass on to your kids.Part of the Boston Bound: DFW's Road to Hopkinton series — 10+ DFW runners, one iconic race.Brought to you by Rise Racing Co. — Panther City Ultra, May 16th, Marion Sansom Park, Fort Worth. Use code DFW for 10% off. Register today https://www.riseracingco.com/panther-city-ultra Subscribe at dfwrunningtalk.sub.com | 11m 32s | ||||||
| 4/14/26 | ![]() First-Time Boston Marathoner Will Christensen on 100-Mile Weeks & Chasing 2:40 | Will Christensen went from running his first marathon at the BMW Dallas Marathon in 3:55 to qualifying for Boston with a 2:47 at a tiny under-100-person race in Grand Island, Nebraska — and now he's heading to Hopkinton with an A goal of 2:40.In this episode, the Army veteran and Dallas-based runner shares his full journey: a near-miss BQ at Big Sur (2:57 when he needed 2:55), finding the Nebraska State Marathon as his secret weapon, peaking at 100 miles per week with Addison Circle Running Club, and why he's running Boston with no music — just pure vibes, the Wellesley Scream Tunnel, and a turn down Boylston Street.This episode is part of our Boston Bound: DFW's Road to Hopkinton series, featuring DFW runners chasing the 2026 Boston Marathon on April 20th.🎙️ Subscribe to DFW Running Talk so you never miss an episode. 📬 Newsletter: dfwrunningtalk.substack.com🏁 Presented by Rise Racing Co. — Don't miss the Panther City Ultra on May 16th at Marion Sansom Park in Fort Worth. Four distances: 5K, 10K, 25K & 50K. Use code DFW for 10% off: www.riseracingco.com/panther-city-ultra | 13m 42s | ||||||
| 4/13/26 | ![]() Boston Marathon Streak: 14 Years, One DFW Runner, and the 2013 Bombing | Carrie Varner | Carrie Varner didn't even know what a BQ was when she ran one by accident in Las Vegas. A phone call from a friend that night changed everything — and sent her on a journey that now spans 13 consecutive Boston Marathons, with number 14 just weeks away.But her story isn't just about streaks and finish lines. Carrie's first Boston was 2013 — the bombing year. She crossed the finish line six minutes before the explosions. In this episode, she opens up about what it felt like to be there that day, why it made her more determined than ever to come back, and how that single race shaped everything that followed.At 66, she's still chasing sub-4. She still qualifies at Boston almost every year. And she's already signed up for 2027 to chase number 15.We talk about the Rockwall Running Club community that's grown around her Boston streak, the Boston Buddies run club, pre-race church services and blessings of the athletes, the Unicorn Club experience, and her number one piece of advice for first-timers: respect those first downhill miles — they will come back to haunt you.If you've ever dreamed of Boston, or you're already in the middle of your own streak, this one's for you.🎙️ Part of the Road to Boylston series — DFW runners chasing the 2026 Boston Marathon 📬 Newsletter: dfwrunningtalk.substack.com 🏅 Code DFW saves 10% at the Panther City Ultra — May 16, Marion Sanso Park, Fort Worth, TX — presented by Rise Racing Co. https://www.riseracingco.com/panther-city-ultra boston marathon | marathon running | running podcast | DFW running | boston qualifier | running streak | marathon motivation | 12m 34s | ||||||
| 4/10/26 | ![]() Boston Marathon 2026: Joel Mays on Loss, Purpose & the Journey to Hopkinton | Joel Mays didn't know what a marathon was when he watched runners shut down Boston streets as a college student in Rhode Island. Now he's one of 10 runners selected nationally by iFit to run the 2026 Boston Marathon on April 21st — and every mile he runs is dedicated to his daughter, who he lost to heart complications as a newborn.In this episode, Joel opens up about the moment he held his daugther until she was gone, why he writes her name on his race shoes, and the question he asks himself at mile 21 when things get hard. He also breaks down his 200-mile training month, his Boston race strategy, his back-to-back London Marathon plans, and his life as a private chef to NFL players, Army veteran, and run captain for Black Men Run Dallas.One of the most powerful stories in the Boston Bound series. Don't miss it.🏁 Boston Marathon 2026 | April 21 | Hopkinton to Boylston Street📬 Subscribe to the newsletter → dfwrunningtalk.substack.com | 12m 45s | ||||||
| 4/9/26 | ![]() She BQ'd on Her 2nd Marathon & Is Running Boston for the 6th Time | Jane Buthod | Boston Bound | Jane Buthod has run Boston five times — and in two weeks, she lines up for number six. In this episode of the Boston Bound: DFW's Road to Hopkinton series, the Allen-based runner shares how she BQ'd at a no-frills Fort Worth marathon on just her second marathon ever, what made her COVID-era Boston debut the most unforgettable race of her life, and why she keeps coming back year after year.Jane opens up about her favorite race week rituals — the Tracksmith shakeout run that reunites the entire DFW running community, revisiting the Boston neighborhood where she lived for four years, and the insider moves that make race weekend special. She also delivers straight-talk advice on taper, race week nutrition, managing the expo on your legs, and running whatever weather Boston decides to throw at you.If you're chasing your first BQ, heading to Hopkinton for the first time, or already a Boston veteran, Jane's story and race week wisdom will resonate.Topics covered: How to qualify for Boston Marathon · Boston Marathon race week tips · DFW runners at Boston · Tracksmith shakeout run · Boston Marathon taper advice · Craig Ranch Allen TX running group | 13m 02s | ||||||
| 4/8/26 | ![]() First Boston, 24-Minute PR & the DFW Community That Made It Happen — Matthew Kanarr | Ep. 3 | Matthew Kanarr went from a 3:12 debut at the 2023 Austin Marathon to a 2:48:16 Boston qualifier at CIM 2024 — and he's heading to his first Boston Marathon. In this episode, Matthew shares how connecting with Plano Run Club, Ray's Track Club, and coach Fonz at Train Pegasus completely transformed his running. We talk training blocks, race day mindset, and what he's most looking forward to at the 130th Boston Marathon. Episode 3 of 10 in our DFW Runners Road to Boston series.Subscribe at dfwrunningtalk.substack.com | 12m 21s | ||||||
| 4/7/26 | ![]() Tats Arai: Boston Marathon Inspiration & A Promise to His Friend with ALS Ep. 2 | Tats Arai has run Boston nine times. But his 10th is unlike anything he's done before.In Episode 2 of our Boston Marathon Special, the Dallas-area runner shares how he's heading to Hopkinton this April to push his friend Scott — a graduate school buddy living with ALS — in a wheelchair across all 26.2 miles of the Boston Marathon course.Tats walks us through his running journey, from his first Boston in 2011 to rediscovering his passion after moving to Dallas in 2014 and training with the local running community. But the heart of this episode is Scott — the friend he always joked would one day run Boston — and the promise Tats made to get him there.They ran the 2025 Marine Corps Marathon together in 3:08 as their proof of concept. Now Boston is next.If you've ever run for something bigger than a finish time, this episode is for you.🎧 New episodes daily during Boston Marathon week. Subscribe so you don't miss one. | 13m 15s | ||||||
| 4/6/26 | ![]() 16 Straight Boston Marathons: Tre Montigue's Legacy on the Road to Boylston | Road to Boylston Ep. 1 | Tre Montigue has run Boston 16 consecutive times — and he's already qualified for his 17th.In this episode, the Dallas-Fort Worth runner and member of the DFW Running Club shares how he went from casual jogger to Boston Marathon regular, including qualifying for his very first marathon with just 26 days of training and then racing Boston the following year with two fractured vertebrae.Tre takes us through 16 years of Boston memories — the scorching 83° race, the year Meb won, the 2013 bombing, and missing his PR by one second in the rain. His Boston best is 3:14 and his overall marathon PR is 3:10, set at Tokyo.Now 62, Tre trains every other day, prioritizes strength work, and has his sights set on the Quarter Century Club — 25 straight Boston finishes. Five weeks after Boston 2026, he'll race the Age Group World Championship in Cape Town.This is episode 1 of Road to Boylston — a 10-part daily series featuring DFW runners heading to the 2026 Boston Marathon.Subscribe to the DFW Running Talk newsletter: dfwrunningtalk.substack.com#BostonMarathon #BostonMarathon2026 #MarathonPodcast #DFWRunning #RoadToBoylston #MastersRunning #BQJourney #RunningPodcast | 15m 41s | ||||||
| 3/30/26 | ![]() McKale Montgomery: From TCU Track Star to Runner's Dystonia to Cowtown 50K Champion | Fort Worth runner, TCU alumna, and nutrition professor McKale Montgomery has one of the most remarkable stories in the DFW running community — and probably all of American distance running.At her peak, McKale was running 2:34 marathons, chasing Olympic Trials qualifying standards by seconds, and competing against the best women in the country. Then in 2022, her right leg stopped working mid-run. No warning. No explanation.After three and a half years, dozens of doctors, MRIs, and dead ends, she was finally diagnosed with runner's dystonia — one of only 48 confirmed cases in the United States.In this episode, McKale and host Chris Detzel cover:Growing up in rural Oklahoma and running 7 miles a day to make a basketball teamEarning a full scholarship to run at TCU and winning a conference championshipRunning a 2:48 in her first Chicago Marathon while targeting the Olympic TrialsThe Woodlands Marathon disqualification — what may have been the fastest 26 miles of her lifeHer runner's dystonia diagnosis and the experimental medication with a 3-hour half-lifeTraining 90-100 miles a week on a treadmill to maintain her balanceWinning the Cowtown 50K outright — beating every man and every woman — in her first-ever ultraThis is a story about resilience, ego (her word), and what it means to keep running when your body fights back.DFW Running Talk is your podcast for stories from the heart of the DFW running community. New episodes weekly. Subscribe, follow, and leave a review.Sponsored by Rise Racing Co. Use code DFW for 10% off Panther City Ultra on April 4th, 2026 | 45m 53s | ||||||
| 3/27/26 | ![]() Marathon Training, Running Community & Consistency | Feat. Drew Martig of Happy Running Podcast | Chris Detzel joins Drew Martig of the Happy Running Podcast for a collab episode on running community, marathon training, and what it really takes to get faster. Chris shares how he went from zero to consistent runner at 37, built an 11,000-member DFW running community, and why miles — not secrets — are the key to improvement. Drew opens up about coming back from a serious injury with his eye on Chicago Find the full video here: https://youtu.be/D99yH7pU0fc?si=Mv7r8SFOmzOBVom1Find Drew Martig's YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@DrewMartig | 56m 01s | ||||||
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