Old Crazy Runners (2024)

06/01/2022

We've moved. We have big things coming this year. We are moving to Apple and Spotify's premium platforms so we can keep growing and keep all you old crazy runners inspired. Subscribe to the new stream on Apple Podcasts by clicking or tapping here. Subscribe to the new stream on Spotify by clicking o...

30/12/2021

Neal suffered a massive heart attack and was clinically dead. He went on to lose over 200 pounds and fall in love with running, eating healthy and Orange Theory Fitness. You can find out more about Neal right here. You'll love this inspiring story. We also discuss one of Fundy's new favorite reads D...

23/12/2021

Leah Thorvilson loves running almost as much as she loves life and having fun. This four-time winner of the Little Rock Marathon. She's run in the Olympic Trials, been chased in Vegas by a woman in stilettos and dressed up as a "pickle slinger." You'll need to tune in for that story. Nicholas and Fu...

16/12/2021

Today we have an ultra running badass woman on the podcast. We discuss becoming a Leadman, finishing the grand slam and spending 3 months in Europe doing the Lavarado and the UTMB all in her 50s. You'll love Ronda and be wowed by the vert she's covered. In this episode we also discuss that you'll wa...

09/12/2021

The moment you hear his voice, you know that Tony Reavis was an announcer. That tenor is only matched by his passion. In this interview, hear the stories of the excitement of the 70s running boom along with Tony's thoughts on how we can make running a popular spectator sport again. Nicholas and Fund...

02/12/2021

You'll love the energy of Milena. Not only did she finish 2nd nationally in college in cross country, but she was an olympic qualifier and, most importantly, creator of the Happy Meal half. Yes, it's as bad (and awesome) as it sounds. You'll love this conversation. We also discuss the official OCR m...

25/11/2021

Drew Roberts discovered late in life just how fast of a runner he is. He's won local races and has his sights set on some age-group records as some of the more famous ultras. We discover how he learned to build a good base and how to train right, for him. We also discuss how running helps people dea...

18/11/2021

Today our guest, Calum Neff, holds three world records pushing each of his three daughters in strollers. He holds the marathon, half-marathon and 10K records. Just wait until you here is times. He started running as a kid with his dad and the Hash House Harriers. See who is on the Strava Board this....

11/11/2021

Jeannie Rice is one of the most inspiring Old Crazy Runners we've ever interviewed. She holds the 70+ women's record in the Marathon. At the age of 71, she ran a 3:24:48. She started running at 35 years old. Google a photo of her running and you'll see what an inspiration she is to be happy and heal...

04/11/2021

Adolfo ran his first marathon when he was 17. Forty years later he's run 10 marathons and loves the feeling, even if you bonk, like he did in Berlin in 2018. He's helped people save an insane amount of time off their marathon PRs as a coach. Get ready to be inspired and educated. Be sure to check ou...

28/10/2021

Steve Isenberg discovered how to make our running more than just about ourselves. It all started with him giving on of his running medals to someone struggling in the hospital to cheer them up. With over 70 community chapters worldwide and nine medical school chapters, Medals4Mettle has awarded over...

21/10/2021

Join us today as we sit down with Adam Fujita, a physical therapist that focuses on injury prevention and also teaches us about how to breath properly when we hit those tough spots. Check out his website The Process Performance here. Also this week see who is running 85 miles a week in the OCR Strav...

14/10/2021

We don't even know where to start with Amby Burfoot. He was the winner for the 1968 Boston Marathon. He was the Editor of Runners World magazine for decades and he perfected the pace chart that you probably use in your marathon training plan. To top it off, he's also an amazing human being. This wee...

08/10/2021

Kirk Apt has done the Hard Rock 100 twenty-five times, won it in 1998 and set the course record. But, what you'll love about this episode the most is what a wonderful person Kirk is. We cover his ultras, why he runs and how he helps people with fascia problems. See who made an Etcha Sketch run on a....

30/09/2021

We are super stoked to get Gene D***s back on the podcast. This year he broke the world record for the 50k for his age group. And when you hear the pace, you'll wonder why it isn't the record for people decades younger. He also talks about his Hood To Coast experience and his bowling and golf escapa...

23/09/2021

Join us today for an incredible runner. Tom Perri has run 566 marathons and one ultra. He has just five more states and he'll have run a marathon in every state 6 times! He's done most of these marathons as a pacer And if that isn't enough, he's run a number of these while fighting prostate cancer.....

16/09/2021

If you are needing some inspiration and someone to make you feel good about humanity, Coach Paul Greer is your guy. As a runner he's broken the sub 4 minute mile barrier, but as a coach, he's helped over 10,000 runners cross the finished line of the Rock and Roll Marathon in San Diego. You'll love t...

09/09/2021

Liz Anjos set a new Fastest Known Time on the Scar trail in the Smokey Mountains - the Smokies Challenge Adventure Run. This is Liz's second time on the podcast and we always love talking to her. We speak again about that moment of doubt we all have before we do something huge. Kathy Menary crushed....

02/09/2021

This week, we had the pleasure of interviewing Bob Becker who ran the Marathon du Sable at 60, has done the double Badwater, which is 292 miles, meaning he ran Badwater, ran from the finish line up Mt Whitney and ran back to the start line. He also won the Race for the Ages at 74 by running 230 mile...

29/08/2021

Holy Fanboy Moment Batman!

The OCR Crew had an amazing (and team PR) time running Hood to Coast this weekend, topped off with an unexpected morning coffee with running legends Jeannie Rice, Gene D***s, and Amby Burfoot!
Nothing like getting the chance to talk with two world record holders and a Boston Marathon winner all running HTC at 70+ to motivate you to keep getting out there and keep putting in the miles.
Andrew Funderburg
Nicholas Brownson
Chris White
Ben Glawe
Stephanie Hickey

26/08/2021

Join us this week in inviting Liz Vassey of The Human Race Documentary back to Old Crazy Runners. While she had planned for the New York Marathon to be her one and only, Kathrine Switzer "volunteered" her to run for the 261 Fearless charity. We talk about her marathon training plan, how running has....

19/08/2021

Kathrine and Roger are the power couple of running. She was the first woman to officially complete the Boston Marathon and Roger, a fantastic runner in his own right, has documented every great running story for the past 5 decades. We talk about injury, recovery and changing your philosophy as you a...

12/08/2021

We had the pleasure of interviewing Mike Ehredt about his Hardrock 100 finish at the age of 60. At 100 miles with 66,000 feet of elevation, this is an incredible accomplishment for anyone, let alone someone who was told they'd never run. We also discuss the tough news about cancelling his own race:....

05/08/2021

Nicholas and Fundy cannot thank you enough for the support we've had this year. We started this podcast with one simple goal: inspire people to keep getting out there and keep putting in the miles. We've been fortunate enough to have some of the most famous and inspiring guests in the running commun...

29/07/2021

Mike LeBold is an amazing runner. In his youth he ran under Coach Larsen and then let running go. He's rediscovered running and at the age of 63 is doing amazing things. He's setting records and running faster than he has in years. Learn his secrets in this episode. Also, Nicholas and Fundy answer T...

22/07/2021

You are going to love this episode with the highly energetic Runner's World strength coach. We all know that we need to do strength training as runners. Well, if you are like us, you need a kick in the pants. Also, tune in for Jess' awesome first marathon outfit. It sounds fantastic. Check out her I...

15/07/2021

We both loved this conversation with Brodie. He's an extremely smart physiotherapist who knows just about everything us crazy old runners break and damage. Be sure to check out his podcast and remote physical therapy work at Run Smarter. We discuss hitting a new milestone in the Strava Run Club. And...

08/07/2021

Jerry. LaVasseur suffered life-threatening injuries as a child in a circus fire that killed many. He's always been a survivor and that has come through in his running. He also holds the USA Track and Field world record for the 70 to 79, and 80 to 89 age divisions in the 4 X 800 relay. His motto is,....

01/07/2021

If you don't know Fiona Oakes, you should. We first came across her on her documentary Running for Good. Having struggled with immense pain in her youth, finally having her kneecap removed, she was told she would never run. Well she's proved the world wrong, holding the world records for: fastest ti...

24/06/2021

You know we've been talking about our Dig Your Grave challenge coming up, well we have a past winner of Dig Your Grave on the podcast today - Dan Yovichin. He is one Old Crazy Runner. He recently won a backyard ultra and has also, already, climbed over 180,000 feet of vert this year. Tune in to see....

22/06/2021

Lisa Jackson may be our most understated badass to come on the show. She says that she's run more marathons slower than you. If you want to be truly inspired, give this episode a listen.

17/06/2021

Lisa Jackson may be our most understated badass to come on the show. She says that she's run more marathons slower than you. She's come in last 25 out of 108 marathons. She's also a Comrades finisher. If you want to be truly inspired, give this episode a listen. Be sure to pick up her book on runnin...

10/06/2021

Today we join Julia Mallon, who calls herself an ultra trail running mom. She was a runner in college and completely destroyed her knee riding a skateboard around campus and never stopped doing crazy things. She's an avid skier, trail runner and founder of a badass outdoor event company Eventus Outd...

09/06/2021

Check out our newest episode with Lauren Antonucci, not only is she an expert in nutrition and fueling for older athletes, but is also an amazing runner!

06/06/2021

Roy Pirrung is the runner that we all hope to be. In his 70s, just last year, Roy ran 100 miles in 24 hours and 11 minutes. Check out the full interview on our website!

04/06/2021

When Dr. McGrattan discovered that her advice to her patients to start running and eating right were getting better results than the medicine she was prescribing, she decided to quit her medical practice and dedicate herself to getting as many people running as possible.

Check out the full interview on our website!

03/06/2021

We are so happy to have an expert in nutrition on the show. Lauren Antonucci is not only an expert in nutrition and fueling for older athletes but is also an amazing runner. She loves running because it makes you feel strong, free and capable of anything. One of her favorite personal achievements is...

27/05/2021

Roy Pirrung is the runner that we all hope to be. In his 70s, just last year, Roy ran 100 miles in 24 hours and 11 minutes. In his lifetime, Roy has … Completed over 1100 Races Finished over 150 Marathons and 215 Ultra-Marathons Completed over 105,000 life-time miles Broken over 70 American Runnin...