Pivotal Running Podcast

Pivotal Running Podcast


Latest Episodes

S2E15 Erik Sowinski
June 04, 2022

Episode 15 Season 2- Today we have the honor and privilege to speak with Erik Sowinski (AKA the Running Metronome). Erik grew up in Waukesha, WI where he was Wisconsin State 800m champion at Waukesha West High School. He went on to become 5x All American

S1E14- Nikki (Underwood) McDaniel
October 27, 2021

Black Hills State University Hall of Fame runner Nikki McDaniel shares her inspiring journey from walking on the Cross Country team to becoming a National Champion in the marathon.  Don't miss this inspiring story that will help you chase your own go

S1E13 Dick Beardsley
July 28, 2021

Legendary Dick Beardsley talks with Paul Danger, Marty Wennblom and legendary South Dakota State University Coach Scott Underwood about running and life. Dick is one of the world’s most extraordinary, well respected, and compelling motivational / inspirat

S1E12-Chase Cayo
July 05, 2021

Wonderful chat with Jackrabbit running legend Chase Cayo. Chase exemplifies everything that is right in running and his character made a tremendous impact to South Dakota State's running culture.  Chase’s leadership helped the Jackrabbits collectivel

S1E11-Mike Dunlap
June 02, 2021

South Dakota Running Legend Mike Dunlap. Mike was the South Dakota State A cross country champion in 1974 and went on to become four year varsity runner at SDSU from 1975-78. After College, Mike signed a professional contract with the Brooks running team,

S1E10-Joshua Yeager
May 24, 2021

Growing up in Center Point, Iowa, Joshua ran four Cross Country and three track seasons at Drake University. After completing his undergraduate degree he came to South Dakota State University to complete his Masters degree in Sociology and his last season

S1E9-Nick Burrow
May 04, 2021

Wonderful chat with Nick Burrow (SDSU Jackrabbit) who won two NCAA DII National Titles (Indoor Mile and XC Team) and earned six All-American honors in both indoor and outdoor T&F. Nick resides in Christchurch, New Zealand where he develops leaders of

S1E8-Luke Jelen
April 28, 2021

Luke is Head Cross Country and Assistant Track and Field coach for the Sioux Falls Lincoln Patriots. Luke (Lincoln Alum 2013) ran collegiately at both Lipscomb and Liberty Universities. After completing his studies he returned to further develop and susta

S1E7-Kelly Calway
April 07, 2021

Wonderful chat with U.S. Army Officer and Combat Veteran Kelly Calway.  Kelly ran for the North Carolina State University cross country and track & field teams from 2003-2006 while also balancing the demands of Army ROTC.  Kelly was awarded

S1E6-Garrett Heath (The Brooks Beast that beat Mo Farah in the UK)
March 24, 2021

Garrett talks about running in Minnesota, Stanford University and the navigating the Professional Running World.