
Part 1: The Story of Naperville Running Company with Kris Hartner
In this special two-part episode, I sit down with Kris Hartner, founder and owner of Naperville Running Company, to hear the incredible journey of how a dream became a thriving reality. In Part 1, Kri...
18 Feb 202547min

The Runaround Podcast 20th Episode! | Reflections from 2024 and Goals for 2025 with Katie Chapman
To celebrate the 20th episode of The Runaround Podcast, I’m bringing back my very first guest, Katie Chapman! Together, we take a trip down memory lane to reflect on the best and worst moments of 2024...
6 Jan 202546min

Finding Fulfillment in Running and Marketing with Paige Carter
Paige Carter is a former collegiate runner who competed for both UCLA and Boston College. After her time in the NCAA, Paige was the Director of Marketing for Heartbreak. Though it is not addressed in ...
19 Des 20241h 21min

A Quick Conversation With Adidas Pro Runners Katelyn Tuohy and Elly Henes | 2024 NCAA Cross Country Championships in Madison, Wisconsin
From Heartbreak & Adidas’s pop-up shop in downtown Madison, professional runners Katelyn Tuohy and Elly Henes join me for a quick recording ahead of the 2024 NCAA D1 Cross Country Championships taking...
23 Nov 202426min

Posting on Social Media and the Effects of NIL with Heartbreak Love Squad Athlete Dylan Brilliant
On this episode, Dylan Brilliant dives into why he started posting running content on social media, how he grew his platform, and the ways NIL has changed college athletics. Dylan is a fellow Heartbre...
5 Nov 202440min

Creating Social Media Content and Navigating Injury with Heartbreak Love Squad Athlete Natalie Harris
Hurdler at the University of Iowa, Natalie Harris, dives into her love for track and field, posting on social media, dealing with a major injury, and balancing athletics with being a regular college s...
21 Okt 20241h 9min

Qualifying for the Olympic Marathon Trials and Being a Mom with Marisa Hird
Marisa Hird is a mom, elite runner, and the Director of Culture at Naperville Running Company. In this episode, she recaps her high school and college running careers, dives into her eleven-year pursu...
2 Sep 20241h 6min

Recapping Bowerman Running Camp with Mckayla Childs
Mckayla Childs is a rising senior cross country and track athlete from Houston, Texas. This past year she competed at Nike Track Nationals in Eugene, Oregon in the 800 meters. Mckayla and I got to kno...
19 Aug 202452min




















