Half Step Ahead

Dylan Friedman and Landon Fracasse
  • 5.0 (2)
  • RUNNING

Welcome to the Half Step Ahead Podcast, where we’re just barely out in front of running news, running shoes, and each other! Join your hosts Dylan and Landon as they discuss all things running related, interview local athletes, and generally make fools of themselves.

Episodes

  1. JAN 26

    Half Step Ahead Episode 8: Running for a Purpose with Michael-Luca Natt

    Michael-Luca Natt finds a moment to squeeze in a nice long chat with us within his busy schedule of work, climate change advocacy, and training! He gives insight into the life of a Sunrise Movement NYC leader, organizer of running and advocacy events, and more.

    1h 13m

  2. JAN 2

    Half Step Ahead Episode 7: Lenny Diaz

    Listen in for a great talk with Lenny Diaz, founder of Speed Endurance Project and Upstate Elite! We go over just about everything in this episode, from training to school to coaching.

    46 min

  3. 12/03/2025

    Half Step Ahead Episode 6: Navigating College Recruitment with Mario Verruto

    SUNY Geneseo Freshman Mario Verruto hops on the pod tonight to discuss the ins and outs of track and cross country college recruitment. Listen in to get a view from the angles of Landon and Mario who have gone through the process of college applications and begun their NCAA careers, and Dylan’s perspective of a high school senior currently in the thick of recruitment and college selection!

    1h 7m

  4. 11/10/2025

    Half Step Ahead Episode 5: Conquering the SOS with Lexi Friedman

    Today Lexi joins us to rehash her adventures during the epic triathlon Survival of the Shawangunks 2025! Many valuable stories were told in this episode, whether they be inspirational anecdotes or cautionary tales.

    1h 6m

  5. 10/03/2025

    Half Step Ahead Episode 4: Transition to College with Jon Slick

    Today we invite Jon Slick to discuss the transition from high school to college running! Jon and Landon go in-depth into the change between their high school teams and running at SUNY Cortland.

    53 min

  6. 09/19/2025

    Half Step Ahead Episode 3: Climb It for Climate Recap

    After a long day of racing, we sat down for a recap of our most recent adventure, Climb it For Climate! Despite blisters, thistle, and the general exhaustion of recording at 10pm after a 25k, we had a great time and hope you enjoy this second episode of Half Step Ahead. Intro music: “Straight to Hell” by the BloodlettersOutro music: “Drink Your Milk” by What?

    57 min

  7. 09/02/2025

    Half Step Ahead Episode 1B: The Hot Sauce Half Marathon

    As our introductory episode went on for a bit too long, this is the second half of episode one where we go over our most recent adventure - the Hot Sauce Half Marathon! Listen in to hear the highlights from 13.1 miles of pure, spicy torture. Intro music: “Kuru/Speak Like A Child” by Jaco PastoriusOutro music: “Drink Your Milk” by What?

    51 min

  8. 09/02/2025

    Introducing the "Half Step Ahead" podcast

    We interrupt our very irregularly-scheduled programming to bring you a new show: the Half Step Ahead podcast, where we’re always a half-step ahead of running news, shoes, and of course, each other. Your two new co-hosts, Dylan Friedman and Landon Fracasse, are here to talk about college/high school running, gear, training, trail adventures, and more! The show will also feature many interviews with local athletes and lots of unnecessary but hopefully entertaining banter. Intro music: “Straight to Hell” by the BloodlettersOutro music: “Drink Your Milk” by What?

    45 min
  • 8 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

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About

Welcome to the Half Step Ahead Podcast, where we’re just barely out in front of running news, running shoes, and each other! Join your hosts Dylan and Landon as they discuss all things running related, interview local athletes, and generally make fools of themselves.

Information

  • Creator
    Dylan Friedman and Landon Fracasse
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Half Step Ahead