Hey! Michelle with a Mic!

Hey! Michelle with a Mic: Running Cincinnati with the Flying Pig Marathon

On the very first episode of Hey! Michelle with a Mic, Michelle sits down with someone she’s known practically her whole life, Doug Olberding, CEO of Flying Pig Marathon and the force behind one of Cincinnati’s most iconic weekends. From the history of the Flying Pig to what it really takes to pull off a 45,000-person running festival, Doug shares the heart behind the race, the community impact, and why people from all 50 states and more than 20 countries come to Cincinnati just to run with us. They talk about everything from PigAbilities and the Flying Fur race to bacon on the course, blue jean miles, and the incredible volunteers who make it all happen. Doug also opens up about his personal journey, from tragedy and loss to purpose, passion, and leading one of the city’s most beloved nonprofit organizations. Plus, they dive into the $45.9 million economic impact the marathon brings to the region and what’s next for Pig Works in Cincinnati. This episode is about more than running, it’s about community, resilience, and what happens when a city shows up for each other.