Bonus Smiles (Hosted by Public Radio Runner)

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Bonus Smiles embodies the grit of the trail with the soul of public media. We’re powered by the same people and communities who support their local radio stations as well as friends and randos alike at late stage aid stations. We profile these fantastical humans through the music that fuels them!

Episodes

  1. Bonus Smiles S1E5

    1D AGO

    Bonus Smiles S1E5

    Welcome to Bonus Smiles! A music and interview show that’s fueled by runners and their playlists! I’m Public Radio Runner. In this episode we hear from Kelsey Long who’s running mantra is “run the mile you’re in. It's a reminder for me to just focus on what you're doing, staying in the moment and not letting whatever's ahead of you overwhelm you." And when those miles get hard, the trail community often provides–a friend, a volunteer, or a pacer who chooses to endure the miles and suffer with you. Sometimes you suffer in silence and sometimes with laughter and music. These connections usually lead to friendships and partnerships beyond race day and the trails.  Up first, we hear how Kelsey started out as a hater—of running and walking.

    16 min
  2. Bonus Smiles S1E4

    FEB 2

    Bonus Smiles S1E4

    Welcome to Bonus Smiles! A music and interview show that’s fueled by runners and their playlists! I’m Public Radio Runner. Ultra running comes in many flavors–and in this episode Rachel Entrekin takes us inside some of her adventures from backyard 50 milers to Cocodona 250. From questionable nutrition hacks to an aid station performance. We talk about the highs, the lows, and the music that gets her through both.

    14 min
  3. Bonus Smiles S1E3

    JAN 26

    Bonus Smiles S1E3

    Welcome to Bonus Smiles! A music and interview show that’s fueled by runners and their playlists! I’m Public Radio Runner. In this episode, Sandra Koretzky shares her evolution as a runner from the stoic Olympian mindset training days to the current self-care practices of today. We also learn how a carbload dinner and a Melissa Etheridge song brought her full circle.   Sandra is a member of the Hills Run Club and we caught up with her after a Tuesday night run. Up first, her origin story into running.

    12 min
  4. Bonus Smiles S1E2

    JAN 19

    Bonus Smiles S1E2

    Welcome to Bonus Smiles! A music and interview show that’s fueled by runners and their playlists! I’m Public Radio Runner. In this episode we hear from Brian Bolsen who reflects on the races of 2025 and shares plans for this year   We also discuss the sacrifices of endurance sports from the early mornings to troubleshooting problems on race day. Brian is an active organizer of the Yuma Canal Run Club and we caught up with him after a Saturday run. Up first, his foray into marathon training and the music that fueled him through it.

    10 min
  5. Bonus Smiles Episode 1

    JAN 5

    Bonus Smiles Episode 1

    Welcome to Bonus Smiles! A music and interview show that’s fueled by runners and their playlists! I’m Public Radio Runner. In this episode we hear from De' Andre Rogers and Devonte Gaskill and the tunes that power their runs. Deandre prefers no music approach, while Devonte, uses the tempo of the music to keep him on track. De' Andre and Devonte are both training for the Yuma Territorial marathon. We caught up with them after a Saturday run organized by Yuma Canal Run Club.

    11 min
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Bonus Smiles embodies the grit of the trail with the soul of public media. We’re powered by the same people and communities who support their local radio stations as well as friends and randos alike at late stage aid stations. We profile these fantastical humans through the music that fuels them!

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