The Zone 2 Podcast
Episodes
44: Finding the Time to Run with Dan Epstein
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this interview with Dan Epstein, a miler turner marathoner who made his start in the running community at Heartbreak Hill Running Company, and n...
43: Dashin' with Conor Cashin
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this interview with Lead Product Line Manager for Performance Footwear at Puma, and OG Heartbreaker, Conor Cashin! In this interview Conor talks...
42: Miles that Matter with Steven Blais
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this interview with Leader of Gansett Run Club, Heartbreaker, founder of November Project Providence, Abbott 6-star finisher, and self-proclaime...
41: "The Truth" about racing with Sam Truax
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How do your favorite race day shoes go from an idea to your local running store? in this week's episode, we get to sit down with Sam Truax, a member o...
40: Fast in Philly with Anthony Wiryaman
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Usually, we like to stay in Zone 2, but we love a good race recap! Enjoy this episode, featuring our dear friend and 5x marathoner Anthony Wiryaman, w...
39: At the Top of Her Game: Elise Cranny
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we heard about what it takes to run at the division 1 level. This week we're turning on the jets to talk to 2-time Olympian and American...
38: Shooting for the Stars with Colin Shaver
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to compete at the Division 1 level? In this week's episode we take a look behind the curtain of elite collegiate training with B...
37: From Squats to Strides with Tim Scott
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Running your first half-marathon can seem like a daunting task. All the miles of preparation, all the early mornings (and early evenings), all the wor...
36: From Miles to Meaning with Adi Bandekar
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🌃 For many, running is all about community. This week’s guest, Heartbreak Coach (and Heartbreak regular) Adi Bandekar, embodies that spirit compl...
35: There Once Was a Race on Nantucket: with Ted Trozinski
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🐳 We ran a half marathon! In part one, we are joined by our friend and former guest Ted Trozinski as we debrief our experiences running the Nantuck...
34: Against All Odds with Mark Sibold
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🚑 Endurance sports have long been an important part of Mark Sibold's life, but everything changed in May 2023 when he was struck by a car going...
33: Capturing Momentum with Fidelis Teixeira
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🏃Running is art in motion and this week’s guest has made it his business to capture that art. 📸If you’ve ever seen a photo of either Brian o...
32: Chasing OTQs with Eric Ashe
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🐘 An Olympic Trials Qualifying (OTQ) marathon time has long represented the standard of excellence in distance running, and this week, we were thri...
31: Frolicking and Friends with Cate Schultz
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🇩🇰What’s it like trying to run abroad in a new city? This week, we were joined once again by our dear friend, former guest, and Nike Women’s...
30: Giving it your All with Olympian Marielle Hall
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🏅 Lace up and enjoy this inspirational conversation with Olympic 10,000m runner, GM of Heartbreak Santa Monica, and host of the Unexpected Curves p...
29: It's Mobbin Time: Mob Mile Recap
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🏃This week, tune in for a special race recap hot off of Heartbreak's 2025 Mob Mile. We'll unpack Brian and Francis' race-day strategy a...
28: Getting to know Yü Wu: The City Runner
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
☕ Running and coffee go hand in hand, and it’s almost impossible to imagine one without the other. This week’s guest has spent years living in o...
27: Learn to Hustle with Russell Wells
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
👤 This week were lucky enough to invite our friend: Nike performance running EKIN, Heartbreak Coach, and retired collegiate 800m runner Russell Wel...
26.2: A Marathon of Episodes - Retrospective
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
👬 Welcome to episode 26.2, celebrating a marathon of memorable moments on The Zone 2 Podcast. Join us as we look back at some of our favorite momen...
26: Building Strong Foundations with Ben Weingart
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🧱 This week, we’re thrilled to sit down with retired collegiate runner and founder of the Brick Layers Union: Ben Weingart!We kick things off wit...
25: Running it Back with Devin Miller
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🐐 This week, we are delighted to welcome Heartbreak Coach and community organizer Devin Miller back on the Podcast! This time around, we dove hea...
24: Sun's Out, Tum's Out with Alex Hermanson
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
☀️On the off-chance you haven’t seen him running around Boston, you’ve definitely seen him on social media. This week, we had the pleasure of ...
23: Ruminating about Running: Rafe Gangi's Story
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🔋 This week, we are joined by Rafe Gangi — Social Strategist at WHOOP, Heartbreak pacer, retired collegiate 400m runner, and all-around chill guy...
22: Heartbreaker, Dream maker: Dan Fitzgerald
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
💔 This week, we sat down with one of the faces behind Boston’s iconic Heartbreak Hill Running Company: Dan Fitzgerald. Dan’s role is finely str...
21: Carbon Plated and Elated: The Supershoe Revolution
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🚀 In this week’s special episode, Francis and Brian take a deep dive into one of the most revolutionary developments in modern running: supershoe...
20: Slaying the Day with Mike Beeman: Inspiration from 48 Boston Marathons
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🏅 This week, we’re thrilled to introduce Mike Beeman, who you may know from his energetic and motivational TikTok videos featuring his mantra: “...
19: From the Slopes to the Start Line: Liv Barbier talks Grit, Goals, and Going All-in
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🌟 This week, we sat down with Liv Barbier, 3x marathoner and runner for the Tracksmith Hares, for an inspiring conversation about motivation, goa...
18: 100 Miles of Mind Games: Inside the Ultra Life with Meg Morgan
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
⛰️ This week, we’re going long — really long. We’re joined by professional ultramarathoner Meg Morgan, who runs for La Sportiva and has take...
17: Maple Syrup and Marathon Splits: Zach Shrull on his Debut at the Vermont City Marathon
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🍁This week, tap in for a special race debrief from this past weekend’s Vermont City Marathon. We’re joined by our friend and fellow marathon de...
16: This Episode Is a Banger: Seth Wolfman on Building Boston's Friendliest Run Club
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Zone 2 Podcast, Francis and Brian are joined by Seth Wolfman, the founder of the widely popular Brighton Bangers Running Club! Since ...
15: Break to BQ with Aidan Kindopp
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Zone 2 Podcast! This week, Francis and Brian chopped it up with former URI varsity runner and freshly minted marathoner Aidan Kind...
14: Run Fast, You Must with Peter Fox
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Zone 2 Podcast! If you enjoy today’s episode, don’t forget to leave a review, comment, and share this episode with your friends &am...
13: Sticking the Landing with Savannah Gigandet
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 13, featuring 2022 Boston Marathon finisher Savannah Gigandet! As with all our guests, we dive into Savannah’s background in runn...
12: Running Really, Really Far with Rachel Ahlmark
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 12, featuring a special race-day debrief with marathon debutant Rachel Ahlmark! Rachel comes from a background as a collegiate D3 s...
11: Rising Up with U.P. Nguyen
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 11 featuring Heartbreak Boston Coach and 15-time marathoner U.P. Nguyen! U.P.’s impressive running resume includes the 2022 Bosto...
10: Something about Strava
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you went for a run but didn't log it on Strava... did it even happen?Double digits: a huge landmark for runners and podcasters alike. To celebrate ...
9: Fueling the Finish with Lily Toussaint
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 9 featuring Nike Women's Running Ambassador Lily Toussaint! Lily has a resume including 4 half marathon finishes, a finish at the 2...
8: Running the Show with Nora Johnson
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 8 featuring Southie's own Nora Johnson! Nora ran her first marathon in Newport in 2019, and has since ran Providence ('21), Chicago...
7: Fast Times with Tommy Hinojosa
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tommy Hinojosa's running story is one of grit, growth, and raw honesty. This week, we dive deep with Tommy, a former D1 track and cross country runner...
6: In the Details with Devin Miller
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Devin, Dev, Coach D… however you know him, Devin is a huge part of the running community here in Boston. Welcome to Episode 6 featuring Heartbreak B...
5: Getting Technical with Russell Wells
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Buckle up because this is a special one! This week, we're thrilled to welcome Russell Wells, a former D1 athlete, Heartbreak Running coach, and Nike E...
4: Running for a Cause with Haley Medeiros
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 4 featuring marathoner Haley Medeiros! Haley ran the 2023 Newport Marathon and is currently training to run the 2025 Boston Maratho...
3: Taking it Easy with Ted Trozinski
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as we talk about running easy with Ted Trozinski! Ted ran the 2024 Buffalo Marathon with a time of 3:25:56 and is currently tr...
2: Women's Running and Brand Ambassadorship with Cate Schultz
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For our second episode, we had the privilege to sit down and speak with our good friend and Nike Running ambassador Cate Schultz. Join us while we tal...
1: Pilot
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are Francis and Brian, friends living in Boston who met running through the @heartbreak.bos run club. Since getting into running within the last ye...