Finish Lines and Milestones

Rob Perez aka @r.oh.bee and "the happiest guy out there" needs no introduction. Rob and I met at the 50th running of the Marine Corps Marathon and ended up running the entire race together with Team Melissa of Ainsley's Angels.During this episode, sponsored by Amazfit and Cure Hydration, we talk about:How a cold DM turned into running the Marine Corps Marathon together with Ainsley’s Angels Some of our highlights from MCMRunning with Achilles InternationalHow he did four marathons in four weeks all while running his government shutdown miles and working a 9-5 jobRunning The Speed Project(s): two 300-mile, unsanctioned races in the U.S. and Chile Life as a submariner in the Navy and what it was like to run on a treadmill underwaterHow he grew up racing go-karts and has raced against (and beaten) drivers like Graham Rahal, Marco Andretti, Josef NewgardenSports he played growing up and how he ended up joining the military How he started his content creation journey and the sunscreen video that started his momentum The mustache His Mexican heritage (he’s half Mexican) Opportunities that have come about through content creation His advice for avoiding burnout What’s next for Rob Other Links:Bobby Bigote Instagram accountCameron Balser Episode of Finish Lines & MilestonesSponsor Details:Amazfit - Use ALLYB for 10% off your orderCure Hydration - Use ALLYB for 20% off your first orderThis is a SandyBoy Productions podcast.Follow me on Instagram @allytbrett_runs.

Quincy Sauer and I met at the finish line of the CNO Indianapolis Monumental Marathon in November 2025.During this episode, sponsored by Noogs and Amazfit, we talk about:How we met through the Indianapolis Monumental race Founder, Carlton Ray, at the finish line of last year’s raceAbout our experiences on the Board of Directors for Beyond Monumental The great safety pin shortage of 2012 at Indy MonumentalRunning her first half marathon because her mom signed Quincy up after a boy broke up with her Completing the Indy Mini-Marathon 20 times and her mom over 40 timesHer first marathon in 2012 at the Chicago MarathonGetting into triathlons - being a swimmer growing up and learning to cycle The Divas Cycling Club - a woman’s riding and mentorship programGetting scuba certified Running while traveling and finding Strava to help plan the best routes Trading the awkwardness of modern dating for a half IronmanThe Waikiki Rough Water Swim The standup comedy class she’s taking Sponsor Details :Noogs - Use ALLYB15 for 15% off your orderAmazfit - Use ALLYB for 10% off your orderThis is a SandyBoy Productions Podcast.

Bob Roudebush and I met through his wife, Trena, who was ⁠EP 31 ⁠of this podcast. These two are a running power couple and Bob has great stories to tell .During this episode, sponsored by Noogs and Amazfit, we talk about:Trena aka ⁠Mrs. Roudy⁠⁠Prairie on Fire,⁠ a backyard ultramarathon in Noblesville, IN His first 100-miler attempt at Leadville in Colorado and having his wife, Trena, as his crew chief How he started running to quit smokingDropping out of college after being valedictorian of his high school class but now working for one of the biggest software companies in the worldMeeting Trena and running races together Running a half marathon with David Goggins, yes, THE David GogginsThe time he hit a deer with his car on the way to run an ultra in Idaho Guiding a blind runner, “Speed Turtle” at Indy Monumental and the Kentucky Derby Marathon (and then ran Flying Pig)A funny Trena running story from a trip they took to ParisQualifying for Boston by never goingSponsor Details:⁠Noogs⁠ - Use code ALLYB15 for 15% off ⁠Amazfit⁠ - Use code ALLYB for 10% off Other links:⁠Prairie on Fire Film - The First Four⁠⁠Galentine’s Day Run for Free to Move⁠⁠TJ Dailey - EP 68⁠⁠Todd Oliver - EP 39⁠⁠Shea Aquilano - EP 60⁠GET MORESubscribe to Finish Lines & Milestones emailsFollow me on Instagram @allytbrett_runsFollow me on Strava

Shannon Spencer and I met when we were randomly paired to run a 5K together for Ainsley's Angels. In the short time we were together, I knew I needed to get to know her better.During this episode, sponsored by Amazfit, we talked about:How her husband is a fire fighter Meeting at the Hit the Bricks 5K in Zionsville through Ainsley’s AngelsHow she’s the running influencer in her CrossFit gym in Kokomo Running the Marine Corps Marathon and the Air Force Marathon with Ainsley’s Angels Celebrating milestone birthdaysThe 4x4x48 she organizes every year to raise money for Ainsley's AngelsHow she first got into running in fifth gradeRunning marathons in 13 different states with one of her best friendsMore about her family - she’s a mom and a grandma (Noni)How she became an average skydiver Her breast cancer diagnosis in 2009 shortly after she was divorced and when she didn’t have healthcare The “race that got away” in Spencer, Indiana (get it…Shannon Spencer)Running with her kids and grandkidsHow she met her husband, JoshThe community she’s found in CrossFit How she doesn’t like to repeat races she’s already doneOur shared love of saunasSponsor Details:Amazfit - Use ALLYB for 10% offGalentine's Day Run Registration Donate to Ainsley's Angels.This is a SandyBoy Productions podcast.

Sean Conlon and I met years ago and a recent LinkedIn post he made brought us back together for this interview. In his post, he said he's been RUNNING A 5K EVERY DAY FOR 6.5+ YEARS! and that this year his goal is to run a 5K in 50 states in 50 days. During this conversation, sponsored by Noogs and Athlete Bouquets, we talk about:How a LinkedIn post he made reconnected us What it was like moving in the middle of high school Learning to apply his drive and discipline to athletics which ultimately led him to be an entrepreneurWhy he left the track team at IU The fact that he’s only done two 5Ks ever and no other races Why he started his 5K a day mission How his mission nearly ended with a broken toe - but didn’t His goal of running a 5K in 50 states in 50 days Raising $10,000,000 and running across the USA at the end of his 10 year 5K streakLiving in an RV for three years The dog treat business he founded that is now found in Costco How he met his wife, ChristinaWriting a book - he’s in the process of evaluating companies to help him do it Sponsor Details:- Noogs - Use code ALLYB15 for 15% off- Athlete Bouquets - Use code PODCAST for 10% offConnect with Sean:- LinkedIn- YouTube- Instagram - Email - sean@2529.ventures

JANUARY CATCHING UP WITH COACHNEW SERIES ALERT! The first Wednesday of every month this year I'm going to bring you a conversation between me and my running coach, Rachel Sinders, of Rachel Michelle Running. We'll talk about my training and running journey while celebrating other members of Team RMR. You don't have to work with Rachel to enjoy these conversations, but if you're looking for a running coach - look no further! Thank you, Rachel, for supporting me and my podcast.

Michelle Pillepich and I were connected by Paige Foote (EP 129) and she was so much fun to talk to. This episode is a fun, easy listen to end the year.During this episode, sponsored by Noogs and Foot Levelers, we talk about:How we got connected through Paige Foote of Noogs Trying all of the sports as a kid and really loving field hockey (she’s from New Jersey)Getting into running to stay in shape for field hockey Going to school in Virginia and what got her interested in dietetics Being diagnosed with SIBO, small intestine bacterial overgrowthHer first half marathon that she didn’t know was a trail raceCoaching with Girls on the RunSigning up to run the New York City Marathon in 2021 and 2023Her spectating strategyHow she ended up in dietetics and having her own practice, Michelle Pillepich NutritionThe content side of what she does Her advice specifically for runnersSponsor Details:- Noogs - Use code ALLYB15 for 15% off- Foot Levelers - Visit their website to find a provider near youThis is a SandyBoy Productions podcast.