The Zone 2 Podcast

The Zone 2 Podcast
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Running talk at a conversational pace. New episodes every Wednesday with runners of all kinds — sharing stories, lessons, and laughs from the road. Based in Boston, The Zone 2 Podcast started as a passion project while Francis and Brian trained for their first marathons. Since then, it's grown into a platform for conversations with voices from across the running community — from brand reps and run club founders to coaches, pro athletes, and more. Stay connected with us on social media @thezone2podcast and across platforms.

  1. May 27

    49: New Balance Nation with Ben Hazelwood

    In this week's episode we sit down with New Balance Research Engineer, Ben Hazelwood, to discuss what goes into testing and evaluating some of the best shoes on the market. We reference a few different studies in this conversation and we've linked them here: Papers on modeling marathon performances by Michael Joyner:https://journals.physiology.org/doi/abs/10.1152/jappl.1991.70.2.683 https://www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/abstract/10.1055/a-2539-1381Paper about foot strike and response to super shoes:https://www.ovid.com/jnls/acsm-msse/abstract/10.1249/mss.0000000000003411~the-influence-of-super-shoes-and-foot-strike-pattern-onAn abstract from Ben's master’s:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/19424280.2025.2489682#d1e145 Getting Technical with Russell Wells Carbon Plated and Elated: The Super Shoe Revolution The "Truth" about racing with Sam Truax ------------------------------ ⭐️ Did you like this episode? Remember to leave us 5 stars! Check out more of our shoe specials here: ⁠Getting Technical with Russell Wells⁠ ⁠Carbon Plated and Elated: The Super Shoe Revolution⁠ ⁠The "Truth" about racing with Sam Truax⁠ ——————————————— Thanks for listening to The Zone 2 Podcast! We talk about running at a conversational pace. Be sure to never miss a run, or an episode: ✔️ Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✔️ Like and Subscribe on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✔️ Tell your friends, teammates, running buddies, even your Hinge dates Have any guest ideas or feedback? Send us a DM! We’d love to hear from you. Thanks for listening — and happy running! 🏃‍♂️💨 ------------------------------ 🎧 Created, Written, Edited, and Produced by hosts: Francis Criscione & Brian Coven 🎙️ Guest: Ben Hazelwood

    50 min

  2. May 13

    48: Boston Marathon Recap

    The Boston Marathon is the oldest and arguably the most popular of the world major marathons. We had the amazing privilege to be involved with the Adidas activations in the city and meet some really cool people! ⭐️ Did you like this episode? Remember to leave us 5 stars! For more race-day recaps, check out the following episodes: ⁠⁠36: From Miles to Meaning with Adi Bandekar⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠35: There Once Was a Race on Nantucket with Ted Trozinski⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠29: It's Mobbin Time: Mob Mile Recap⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠17: Maple Syrup and Marathon Splits: with Zach Schrull⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠15: Break to BQ with Aidan Kindopp⁠⁠ ✔️ Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✔️ Like and Subscribe on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✔️ Tell your friends, teammates, running buddies, even your Hinge dates Have any guest ideas or feedback? Send us a DM! We’d love to hear from you. Thanks for listening — and happy running! 🏃‍♂️💨 🎧 Created, Written, Edited, and Produced by hosts: Francis Criscione & Brian Coven

    49 min

  3. May 6

    47: This Too Shall Pass with Dom Scott

    This week, the Zone 2 crew sat down with South African record holder, 2x Olympian, and 5x NCAA champion Dom Scott! We discuss running origins, burnout, the transition from collegiate to professional running, motivation, shoes (or lack thereof) and robot runners! This episode has something for everyone (except clankers)! As referenced, check out Cardiac Cowboys wherever you get your podcasts! ——————————— ⭐️ Did you like this episode? Remember to leave us 5 stars! Check out these interviews with some other professional athletes! 39: Elise Cranny 30: Marielle Hall 18: Meg Morgan ——————————————— Thanks for listening to The Zone 2 Podcast! We talk about running at a conversational pace. Be sure to never miss a run, or an episode: ✔️ Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✔️ Like and Subscribe on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✔️ Tell your friends, teammates, running buddies, even your Hinge dates Have any guest ideas or feedback? Send us a DM! We’d love to hear from you. Thanks for listening — and happy running! 🏃‍♂️💨 ------------------------------ 🎧 Created, Written, Edited, and Produced by hosts: Francis Criscione & Brian Coven 🎙️ Guest: Dom Scott

    1h 10m

  4. Apr 22

    46: Battle for Beantown with Devin Miller

    What does it mean to run a major marathon in your home town? In this episode, we chat with three-time guest, Devin Miller, to discuss his approach to running the 2026 Boston Marathon and what being able to run it means to him. ------------------------------ ⭐️ Did you like this episode? Remember to leave us 5 stars! For more race-day recaps, check out the following episodes: ⁠36: From Miles to Meaning with Adi Bandekar⁠⁠ ⁠⁠35: There Once Was a Race on Nantucket with Ted Trozinski⁠⁠ ⁠⁠29: It's Mobbin Time: Mob Mile Recap⁠⁠ ⁠⁠17: Maple Syrup and Marathon Splits: with Zach Schrull⁠⁠ ⁠⁠15: Break to BQ with Aidan Kindopp⁠ ✔️ Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✔️ Like and Subscribe on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✔️ Tell your friends, teammates, running buddies, even your Hinge dates Have any guest ideas or feedback? Send us a DM! We’d love to hear from you. Thanks for listening — and happy running! 🏃‍♂️💨 🎧 Created, Written, Edited, and Produced by hosts: Francis Criscione & Brian Coven 🎙️ Guest: Devin Miller

    38 min

  5. Apr 1

    45: Taking the Shot with Pat Fogarty

    Enjoy this interview with runner, videographer, and cinematographer Pat Fogarty! In this interview Pat talks all things storytelling in the running space as we follow his journey from running cross-country in high-school and college to capturing the icons of the sport. ⭐️ Did you like this episode? Remember to leave us 5 stars! Check out these other interviews to hear about more taste-makers in the running space! 22: Heartbreaker, Dream Maker with Chief Heartbreaker Dan Fitzgerald⁠⁠ https://open.spotify.com/episode/3DjRktS4AdzTLxrOq5UR0g?si=39de005b62784b4b⁠⁠  24: Sun’s Out, Tum’s Out with Not Yet Named Run Club Founder Alex Hermanson⁠⁠ https://open.spotify.com/episode/4HfWRgvL81UYNg0sEG4Xq8?si=6393709404a641e9⁠⁠  26: Building Strong Foundations with Brick Layers Union Founder Ben Weingart⁠⁠ https://open.spotify.com/episode/0WWDa5FZyMu7QNwJ2uUJOr?si=443b1c1c8e994213⁠⁠   33: Capturing Momentum with Fidelis Teixeira https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ehohVxbJ47vSNh6KOgqyq?si=fb4526a77ee749a7 ——————————————— Thanks for listening to The Zone 2 Podcast! We talk about running at a conversational pace. Be sure to never miss a run, or an episode: ✔️ Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✔️ Like and Subscribe on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✔️ Tell your friends, teammates, running buddies, even your Hinge dates Have any guest ideas or feedback? Send us a DM! We’d love to hear from you. Thanks for listening — and happy running! 🏃‍♂️💨 ------------------------------ 🎧 Created, Written, Edited, and Produced by hosts: Francis Criscione & Brian Coven 🎙️ Guest: Pat Fogarty

    53 min

  6. Mar 11

    44: Finding the Time to Run with Dan Epstein

    Enjoy this interview with Dan Epstein, a miler turner marathoner who made his start in the running community at Heartbreak Hill Running Company, and now leads Endorphins Running Boston. In this interview, we talk about community, the importance of showing up, and Dan shares some tips and tricks for getting your runs in amidst a busy travel schedule. As always, we wrap things up with a discussion about footwear and a sneak peak ahead at what's coming up for Dan in 2026. Want to run with Endorphins? Check them out at their website linked above, on instagram, and download their app! ------------------------------ ⭐️ Did you like this episode? Remember to leave us 5 stars! Check out one of our all time favorite interviews with Yü Wu, "The City Runner", who creates guides for runners to explore the cities they travel to: 28: Getting to Know Yu Wu https://www.thecityrunner.com/ ——————————————— Thanks for listening to The Zone 2 Podcast! We talk about running at a conversational pace. Be sure to never miss a run, or an episode: ✔️ Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✔️ Like and Subscribe on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✔️ Sign up for⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠weekly newsletters right to your inbox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✔️ Tell your friends, teammates, running buddies, even your Hinge dates Have any guest ideas or feedback? Send us a DM! We’d love to hear from you. Thanks for listening — and happy running! 🏃‍♂️💨 ------------------------------ 🎧 Created, Written, Edited, and Produced by hosts: Francis Criscione & Brian Coven 🎙️ Guest: Dan Epstein

    47 min

  7. Mar 4

    43: Dashin' with Conor Cashin

    Enjoy this interview with Lead Product Line Manager for Performance Footwear at Puma, and OG Heartbreaker, Conor Cashin! In this interview Conor talks all things performance footwear as we follow his journey from running cross-country in the capital region to designing the next seismic shift in performance running shoes. ------------------------------ ⭐️ Did you like this episode? Remember to leave us 5 stars! Check out these other interviews! 8: Running the Show with Castle Island Track Club founder Nora Johnson⁠ https://open.spotify.com/episode/2R2jO9J6Voom4eiarKRM4R?si=f9a197a4550a4d0f⁠  16: This Episode is a Banger with Brighton Bangers founder Seth Wolfman:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/episode/1xRANt3hVd6WMjmF3fUV20?si=999cbc7e281a4ff1⁠  22: Heartbreaker, Dream Maker with Chief Heartbreaker Dan Fitzgerald⁠ https://open.spotify.com/episode/3DjRktS4AdzTLxrOq5UR0g?si=39de005b62784b4b⁠  24: Sun’s Out, Tum’s Out with Not Yet Named Run Club Founder Alex Hermanson⁠ https://open.spotify.com/episode/4HfWRgvL81UYNg0sEG4Xq8?si=6393709404a641e9⁠  26: Building Strong Foundations with Brick Layers Union Founder Ben Weingart⁠ https://open.spotify.com/episode/0WWDa5FZyMu7QNwJ2uUJOr?si=443b1c1c8e994213⁠   ——————————————— Thanks for listening to The Zone 2 Podcast! We talk about running at a conversational pace. Be sure to never miss a run, or an episode: ✔️ Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✔️ Like and Subscribe on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✔️ Sign up for⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠weekly newsletters right to your inbox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✔️ Tell your friends, teammates, running buddies, even your Hinge dates Have any guest ideas or feedback? Send us a DM! We’d love to hear from you. Thanks for listening — and happy running! 🏃‍♂️💨 ------------------------------ 🎧 Created, Written, Edited, and Produced by hosts: Francis Criscione & Brian Coven 🎙️ Guest: Conor Cashin

    45 min

  8. Jan 28

    42: Miles that Matter with Steven Blais

    Enjoy this interview with Leader of Gansett Run Club, Heartbreaker, founder of November Project Providence, Abbott 6-star finisher, and self-proclaimed out-of-shape runner Steven Blais! In this special interview, Steven shares his incredible story and talks about what it means to give back through running. Tune in and learn what helps set Gansett apart! Run with Gansett every Wednesday at Narragansett Brewery in Providence at 6pm. Want to learn more? Check them out on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/gansettrunclub/  ------------------------------ ⭐️ Did you like this episode? Remember to leave us 5 stars! Check out these other interviews with run club founders! 8: Running the Show with Castle Island Track Club founder Nora Johnson https://open.spotify.com/episode/2R2jO9J6Voom4eiarKRM4R?si=f9a197a4550a4d0f  16: This Episode is a Banger with Brighton Bangers founder Seth Wolfman: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1xRANt3hVd6WMjmF3fUV20?si=999cbc7e281a4ff1  22: Heartbreaker, Dream Maker with Chief Heartbreaker Dan Fitzgerald https://open.spotify.com/episode/3DjRktS4AdzTLxrOq5UR0g?si=39de005b62784b4b  24: Sun’s Out, Tum’s Out with Not Yet Named Run Club Founder Alex Hermanson https://open.spotify.com/episode/4HfWRgvL81UYNg0sEG4Xq8?si=6393709404a641e9  26: Building Strong Foundations with Brick Layers Union Founder Ben Weingart https://open.spotify.com/episode/0WWDa5FZyMu7QNwJ2uUJOr?si=443b1c1c8e994213   ——————————————— Thanks for listening to The Zone 2 Podcast! We talk about running at a conversational pace. Be sure to never miss a run, or an episode: ✔️ Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✔️ Like and Subscribe on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✔️ Sign up for⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠weekly newsletters right to your inbox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✔️ Tell your friends, teammates, running buddies, even your Hinge dates Have any guest ideas or feedback? Send us a DM! We’d love to hear from you. Thanks for listening — and happy running! 🏃‍♂️💨 ------------------------------ 🎧 Created, Written, Edited, and Produced by hosts: Francis Criscione & Brian Coven 🎙️ Guest: Steven Blais

    1h 4m
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Running talk at a conversational pace. New episodes every Wednesday with runners of all kinds — sharing stories, lessons, and laughs from the road. Based in Boston, The Zone 2 Podcast started as a passion project while Francis and Brian trained for their first marathons. Since then, it's grown into a platform for conversations with voices from across the running community — from brand reps and run club founders to coaches, pro athletes, and more. Stay connected with us on social media @thezone2podcast and across platforms.

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  • Creator
    The Zone 2 Podcast
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Explicit
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