Episode 54: How The Full Mo 50K Comes Together Under Pressure

Episode 54: How The Full Mo 50K Comes Together Under Pressure

A 50K sounds straightforward until the week of the race turns into a scramble of detours, bridge work, and changing plans. We just wrapped the Full Mo on the Monon Trail, and we’re breaking down what it really takes to pull off a point-to-point ultramarathon from Sheridan down to Indianapolis, especially when cities update closures and the course has to stay safe, clear, and the right distance. If you’ve ever felt course anxiety, wondered how race directors decide where to reroute, or just want the behind-the-scenes story, you’ll hear the whole messy, satisfying build. Then we get into the moments that made this year unforgettable: restroom problem-solving, AI-assisted food planning to avoid waste, and the way our aid stations keep leveling up into something you rarely see in big road races. Run clubs brought their own style and fuel, from cooling towels and popsicles to watermelon and motivational potatoes. We also tell the story of the Midnight Mo, when a crew met at the finish line at midnight and ran the course backward under a full moon, powered by a mobile aid station and pure community energy. On race morning, the front of the field went to work with course records and a battle that came down to grit, cramps, and experience. We wrap with the finish line splash pad, what we want to fix next year (timing mats, tracking, more photos, smoother systems), and why this event stays special as it grows. Subscribe, share this with a runner who needs a new goal, and leave a review with the aid station detail you’d want at mile 22.

Episode 53: Where’s Waldo And Who’s Mad About It

An 11-year-old runs a half marathon world record and instead of applause, a wave of adults rush in with panic, suspicion, and hot takes. We start with the Indy Mini Marathon and the lighter side of race day, including Todd cruising a 1:26 dressed as Where’s Waldo, but we quickly get into the bigger question: why do we struggle to celebrate someone else’s win without adding a dark story we cannot prove?  We talk about what actually happened, what the training reality looks like, and why “concern” can sometimes be jealousy or a need to feel right. Along the way, we get nerdy about running performance too: pacing that sneaks up on you when you “aren’t competing,” fueling that helps you keep rolling, and how certain shoes and a more engaged stride can change your speed more than you expect.  From there, we zoom out to youth sports and parenting. We get honest about travel soccer schedules, tiers of teams, what commitment really means, and how families balance practices, meets, school nights, and weekends that disappear into car rides. Our main takeaway is simple but hard: assume positive intent, trust your kid, set clear expectations, and be the adult who encourages the child instead of judging the parents from a distance. If this hit a nerve, subscribe, share it with another sports parent, and leave a review. What’s a moment you’ve seen adults handle a kid’s success the wrong way?

Episode 52: The Full Mo 50K Race Preview

The Full Mo is back, and if you’ve ever thought, “A marathon hurts… how do I go six more miles?” we’re answering that head-on. We sit down with the crew to preview the Full Mo 50K and share what actually changes when you step into ultrarunning: the pace, the mindset, the culture, and the small decisions that keep your day from unraveling. We get practical fast. We talk fueling strategy for a 50K, why a hand bottle makes life easier, how gels and drink mix can still work, and why practicing your plan matters more than finding the perfect product. We also cover real-world logistics like restroom spacing, road crossings, and what to watch for with detours and signage so you don’t waste energy second-guessing the course when your brain is already tired. Then we zoom out to what makes Full Mo feel like a true community event: running clubs owning aid stations, more volunteers than ever, new stops added to help runners late in the day, and a finish line experience built to celebrate everyone. We also hit packet pickup, shuttle options, shoe choices on a paved, slightly downhill route, and partner details like Never Second fueling and a Mount to Coast discount code. If you’re training for your first 50K, coming from road racing, or just curious why so many people keep coming back, this is your roadmap. Subscribe for more race-day prep and community stories, share this with a friend who’s on the fence, and leave a review with your best fueling tip or your biggest Full Mo question.

Episode 51: You Want To Go Rip Some Packs?

A $1,500 pack with 10 cards. A live-stream “break” where you might spend $200 and get nothing. An 8-year-old who learns in real time that a cool pull only feels cool until you check eBay. That’s the collectibles world right now, and we wanted to talk about it honestly. We get into the modern sports card market and Pokemon card craze, how scarcity and resellers create constant pressure, and why platforms like Whatnot can turn collecting into something that feels a lot like gambling. We compare the old days of riding bikes to buy 99-cent packs with gum to today’s hobby boxes, breaker boxes, case hits, parallels, autos, and the nonstop release cycle designed to keep you chasing the next “hit.” We also zoom out and ask the bigger questions: why do we collect at all, who decides what a piece of cardboard is worth, and where grading companies fit into the value machine. Along the way we talk sneakers, Lego investing, watches, whiskey, and even infamous scams in other collectible markets. If you collect with your family, or you’re tempted by the hype, we share practical ways to keep it fun, set limits, and avoid letting the price become the point. If this sparked something for you, subscribe, share it with a friend who rips packs, and leave a review. What’s the one collectible you’ll never pay over retail for?

Episode 50: Earn The Miles and Manage Your Time

A marathon medal for 18 miles sounds like a small rule change until you ask what a finish line is supposed to mean. We start with the LA Marathon decision to offer an off-ramp in hot weather and debate the real tension underneath it: safety versus standards, compassion versus accountability, and whether a one-time exception quietly trains us to look for the easy exit. From there, we zoom out into grit as a modern value. Running culture has shifted as more recreational athletes enter endurance sports, and leaders are left deciding when to protect people from themselves. We talk waivers, slippery slopes, and why hard challenges feel “sacred” precisely because they cannot be edited when they get uncomfortable. We also share personal race stories that reveal the difference between building a smart on-ramp and rewriting the bar. Then the conversation takes a turn into everyday life: punctuality. Being late is often treated like nothing, but it can signal priorities, respect, and presence, whether it is kids’ practices, in-person meetings, or back-to-back virtual calls. We explore how productivity changes with age, why mental bandwidth is limited, and how creating space can lead to better thinking and better relationships. If you care about endurance, leadership, parenting, time management, or personal growth, this one will stick with you. Subscribe, share this with a friend who loves hard goals, leave a review, and tell us: where do you draw the line between safety and shortcuts?