Finish Lines and Milestones

SandyBoy Productions
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Every runner has a story. Finish Lines and Milestones is a podcast that celebrates the everyday runner. If you run, you’re a runner. Join host, Ally Brettnacher, every week as she shares these runner stories.

  1. Episode 147: Gretchen Hercamp - Two Brain Surgeries and 1,000 Miles

    4D AGO

    Episode 147: Gretchen Hercamp - Two Brain Surgeries and 1,000 Miles

    Gretchen Hercamp and I met at the Carmel Marathon expo last year in Carmel, IN. Little did I know what Gretchen had been through... During this episode, sponsored by Amazfit and Relay Active, we talk about: Two brain surgeries in two years and three marathons  How she discovered she had a brain tumor in the first place Her twin sister, Bridgett How running is peppered throughout her life starting in high school Running the Indy Mini for the first time in 2014 but not running another half marathon until after her son was born in 2019 Running her first marathon at Monumental in 2023 only nine months after her first brain surgery  Her Carlton Ray story (Carlton is the Founder of the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon) Using running as a way to work through her childhood trauma  Discovering the regrowth of her tumor  Running the “Indianapolis Triple Crown” after her second brain surgery  Growing up poor  Why the Monroe County YMCA Corporate Challenge is so significant to her Plans for 2026 Sponsor Details: Amazfit - Use ALLYB for 10% off your orderRelay Active - Use MILESTONES for 15% off your order This is a SandyBoy Productions podcast.

    1h 22m
  2. Episode 146: Bob Roudebush - From Cigarettes to Centurions

    FEB 6

    Episode 146: Bob Roudebush - From Cigarettes to Centurions

    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. Roudy⁠ ⁠Prairie 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 smoking Dropping out of college after being valedictorian of his high school class but now working for one of the biggest software companies in the world Meeting Trena and running races together  Running a half marathon with David Goggins, yes, THE David Goggins The 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 Paris Qualifying for Boston by never going Sponsor Details: ⁠Noogs⁠ - Use code ALLYB15 for 15% off  ⁠Amazfit⁠ - Use code ALLYB for 10% off  Other links: ⁠Prairie on Fire Film - The First Four⁠ ⁠Galentine’s Day Run for Free to Move⁠ ⁠TJ Dailey - EP 68⁠ ⁠Todd Oliver - EP 39⁠ ⁠Shea Aquilano - EP 60⁠ GET MORE Subscribe to Finish Lines & Milestones emailsFollow me on Instagram @allytbrett_runsFollow me on Strava

    1h 22m
  3. FEBRUARY: CATCHING UP WITH COACH from Rachel Michelle Running

    FEB 4

    FEBRUARY: CATCHING UP WITH COACH from Rachel Michelle Running

    FEBRUARY CATCHING UP WITH COACH NEW 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.

    32 min
  4. Episode 145: Shannon Spencer - A Servant's Heart

    JAN 30

    Episode 145: Shannon Spencer - A Servant's Heart

    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 Angels How 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 birthdays The 4x4x48 she organizes every year to raise money for Ainsley's Angels How she first got into running in fifth grade Running marathons in 13 different states with one of her best friends More 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 grandkids How she met her husband, Josh The community she’s found in CrossFit  How she doesn’t like to repeat races she’s already done Our shared love of saunas Sponsor Details: Amazfit - Use ALLYB for 10% offGalentine's Day Run Registration Donate to Ainsley's Angels. This is a SandyBoy Productions podcast.

    1h 15m
  5. Episode 144: Anthony Bruns - Nothing Comes Easy

    JAN 23

    Episode 144: Anthony Bruns - Nothing Comes Easy

    Anthony Bruns is 46 years old and ran a 2:33:38 in the MARATHON at CIM (California International Marathon). And he was disappointed... you get the idea, he's fast. Thank you, TJ Dailey, for the introduction. During this episode, sponsored by Noogs, we talk about: His “ultimate hypeman”, TJ Dailey, a friend he’s known since kindergarten (EP 68) Being part of a running family and competing in Junior Olympics  Experiencing burnout and losing his love of running Running his first marathon in Chicago during college and breaking three hours Dividing his running life into three parts - youth, college and then adult running A diving board accident that happened in his early 30s that nearly ended his running career - and required a full leg cast for six weeks Rekindling his childhood friendship with TJ Dailey after years of not seeing each other by pacing him for 20 miles during a 100 mile race Mindset - if you believe it you can do it  Using Strava to say super motivated during COVID by stealing segments  Breaking 2:40 by the age of 40 Trying super shoes for the first time  The Great American 5,000, a virtual race from San Francisco to New York  Winning the Masters age group at CIM  Chasing Colorado soil records (fastest times run in the state of Colorado) How he keeps track of all of his race times What it’s like to line up as an elite Masters runner at Boston Experiences at other races like CIM and Disney  How he runs most of his marathons without taking water or gels  CIM 2025 Sponsor Details Noogs - Use code ALLYB15 for 15% off your order Past Guests Mentioned TJ Dailey - EP68Mark Guyer - EP59Cameron Balser - EP75

    1h 24m
  6. Episode 143: Sean Conlon - A 5K in 50 states in 50 days

    JAN 16

    Episode 143: Sean Conlon - A 5K in 50 states in 50 days

    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 entrepreneur Why 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 streak Living in an RV for three years  The dog treat business he founded that is now found in Costco  How he met his wife, Christina Writing 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% off Connect with Sean: - LinkedIn - YouTube - Instagram - Email - sean@2529.ventures

    1h 16m
  7. Episode 142: Abby Lokits - Free to Move for Alyssa

    JAN 9

    Episode 142: Abby Lokits - Free to Move for Alyssa

    Abby Lokits is the sister-in-law of Alyssa Lokits, a beloved advocate whose unwavering love for others, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to progress left a lasting impact. Tragically, her life was taken in a senseless act of violence while she was simply out for a run, a place where she felt safe and free.  During this episode, sponsored by Amazfit, we talk about: Where she currently lives in beautiful Colorado and growing up in Missouri  What it really means to be a librarian Getting into running for her mental health after having her first kid young  Family adventures in Colorado with three kids - including a family 14er Meeting the Lokits family, Alyssa’s family  Losing Alyssa  Who Alyssa was - a runner, a PHD, a world traveler…someone who showed up for everyone Free to Move, the organization started in Alyssa’s honor DONATE TO FREE TO MOVE

    1h 7m
  8. JANUARY: CATCHING UP WITH COACH from Rachel Michelle Running

    JAN 7

    JANUARY: CATCHING UP WITH COACH from Rachel Michelle Running

    JANUARY CATCHING UP WITH COACH NEW 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.

    34 min
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Every runner has a story. Finish Lines and Milestones is a podcast that celebrates the everyday runner. If you run, you’re a runner. Join host, Ally Brettnacher, every week as she shares these runner stories.

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  • Creator
    SandyBoy Productions
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    151
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © SandyBoy Productions
  • Show Website
    Finish Lines and Milestones

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