Tough Runs Don't Last

Tough Runs Don't Last
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Graham and Michelle provide their insight and knowledge (or lack thereof) on all things running. That includes their unique experiences with live races, training, hard lessons learned, and some interesting stories in between. Whether you're a longtime runner or a beginner interested in signing up for your first 5K, the Tough Runs Don't Last podcast has something for everyone!

  1. 23h ago

    Episode 63: Graham gets hot at the Hometown half + it's SoMa 1-mile week!

    While Michelle has spent the last couple of weeks preparing to move, Graham spent his Saturday at the Hometown half marathon in North Little Rock, Arkansas. By the way, he does show off his license plate medal on this episode. Graham paced the 2-hour group on Saturday, and although he had a solid performance, he did feel the effects of the rising temperatures for the rest of the day. This week, Michelle and Graham both will take part in the SoMa 1-mile Grand Prix race Friday night in downtown Little Rock. It's a race your hosts took part in a year ago. On top of that, see what else M&G are up to in this episode of the Tough Runs Don't Last podcast. Happy running, folks!

    54 min

  2. May 19

    Episode 62: School's out for summer and 4-straight weeks of races for Graham

    Graham briefly recaps his half marathon from last weekend, then gives a rundown (pun intended) of what all he has coming up, which is four-consecutive weekend races, starting on Saturday at the River Trail 15K in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Michelle will participate in the last two of those upcoming races: the SoMa 1-mile race and the Benton 2-miler. Both Michelle and Graham are finished with school for the semester, so they'll do their best to make room for other activities this summer. This means catching up on TV, golf, prepping for a Euro-trip, and Graham gets Michelle to watch his favorite non-comedy movie, Braveheart. Hear Michelle's review of that and what else is new in the world of Michelle and Graham. All that and then some on this episode of the Tough Runs Don't Last podcast.

    34 min

  3. May 3

    Episode 61: Toad Suck 10K & Frisco Railroad Run

    Graham gets PRs in back-to-back weekends at the Frisco Railroad Run and the Toad Suck 10K. Graham did the marathon race at Frisco in Willard, Missouri, last weekend; then, he followed that up with his 10K on Saturday in Conway, Arkansas. In Willard, he came across ice cold water and king snakes; yes, plural. At Toad Suck, Graham ran in the trendy new Adidas adizero shoe. Here what he thinks about those, while Michelle does the show despite all the personal things she's been dealing with. Don't worry, she's OK.

    33 min

  4. Apr 19

    Episode 60: 2026 Boston Marathon preview, charity runners, Hogeye weekend & more!

    Michelle and Graham preview (sort of) Monday's Boston Marathon and say what they think regarding runners that qualify to run the prestigious race, and those that receive a bib via a charity organization. Yes, it's a hot topic. Graham also gives a recap of last weekend's Hogeye Marathon races, and what his experience was like as a 5-hour pacer for the marathon race last Saturday, and what it was like to come back the next day and race the Hogeye 5K for the Arkansas Grand Prix. Massive shout out to Margie (Graham's mom) for the hot tub therapy! All that and then some on this episode of the Tough Runs Don't Last podcast!

    52 min

  5. Apr 6

    Episode 59: Capital City Classic, Fort Smith Marathon, Hogeye Marathon & Tribal Runners

    Michelle and Graham update the world on what's new in their world. Graham gets a 10K PR at the Capital City Classic in Little Rock last weekend before pacing the Fort Smith half marathon the following day. Your hosts also touch up on how their Spring Fling 5K went last month, and discuss how runners can be very tribal when it comes to what type of races and running activities they choose to participate in. Graham gives a brief preview of the Hogeye Marathon and 5K he'll be participating in next weekend, and ends the show recapping his workout run Saturday afternoon, which involved Graham nearly pooping himself and two ducks jumping another duck at Sunset Lake in Benton, Arkansas.

    57 min

  6. Mar 16

    Episode 58: 2026 Run for the Fallen & Chase Race recap

    Graham took part in a unique run on Sunday to honor our nation's heroes, and on Saturday, he and Michelle took part in the Chase Race 2-Mile run in Conway. Banana Ball was squeezed in between all that, and Michelle and Graham become Loco Beach Coconut fans in the process!

    37 min

  7. Mar 2

    Episode 57: Little Rock Marathon weekend 2026!

    On this episode, Graham and Michelle take a deep dive into the 2026 Little Rock Marathon weekend. Graham ran both races over the weekend, so he tells you how things went from his perspective. On Saturday, he strolled his way to a third-place finish in his age group at the 10K, and on Sunday, he paced the 5-hour group for the marathon. People travel from all over the world for the Little Rock Marathon. They come for the medal, which the LRM is known and recognized as having the world's largest marathon finisher's medal!

    38 min

  8. Feb 18

    Episode 56: Michelle & Graham return after a month(ish) off

    Your hosts make their return to the studio (Graham's living room) to discuss what they've been up to since Episode 55 (the last episode). Find out what's new in Michelle's life, what races Graham has run and plans to run soon. Lastly, M & G give their thoughts on The Great World Race. Also, Graham cusses in this episode. Listener discretion advised!

    48 min
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Graham and Michelle provide their insight and knowledge (or lack thereof) on all things running. That includes their unique experiences with live races, training, hard lessons learned, and some interesting stories in between. Whether you're a longtime runner or a beginner interested in signing up for your first 5K, the Tough Runs Don't Last podcast has something for everyone!

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  • Creator
    Tough Runs Don't Last
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    64
  • Rating
    Clean
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