Vol.2 | The yet to be named Stoolie Newsletter

What's up Everybody!!!

Our newsletter still needs a name and we've narrowed the list of 30 names you've submitted to a few. Keep your runner eyes open for that on Instagram this week to vote.  Also, thank you to the those who have provided their email in order to receive the bi-weekly newsletter. Little insiders tip, we're going to have some fun giveaways soon for all our newsletter subscribers only in the coming months. We know there’s many more of you out there who would be tickled to receive the newsletter and win some nice running accessories.  Please share your email in the “subscribe” box.

We have a newsletter sponsor, thank you to everyone's favorite race day DJ. DJ Darren Roy

EPISODE SPOTLIGHTS

Since the last newsletter, we were honored to speak with Ted McGreer from Ted’s Shoe & Sport along with Alan Stroshine who is the race director of the Clarence DeMar Marathon. We also got the opportunity to LIVE STREAM from Ted's at Friday's bib-pickup! Make sure you tune into both of these September shows to hear about Alan & Ted’s excellent adventures.

Ep 255 - Ted McGreer:  Ted’s entrepreneurial spirit is a wonderful takeaway from this conversation.  When setting up Ted’s Shoe & Sport in Keene, NH, the business world threw him hanging curve balls which he belted out of the park.  Ted discussed how being flexible, hard working, & persistent led him to his success.  His entrepreneurial passion is also evident due to his push to buy from your local running stores.  Keep your ears open for the many business insights that Ted shares.  After listening, ride your Heelys over to Ted’s Shoe & Sport to say hello, pick up your next pair of shoes, and inquire when the next “Stampede” run will be :-)

Ep 256 - Alan Stroshine:  Alan shared all the details he encountered as the race director for the Clarence DeMar Marathon dating back to the 1980’s.   With 40+ states & many countries now represented in the race, Alan and his team have their hands full with this popular event.  His outreach into the Keene, NH community is at multiple levels.  A wonderful element of the marathon is the Kids DeMar summertime running program.  The children complete their final mile of the program starting at the 25th mile of the marathon leading them to the finish line to earn a medal.  Then, they hang around with their families to cheer on the finishers of both the half and full marathon.  A Super Senior group (70+ years young) also participate in this final mile event.  After listening to Alan, you’ll be motivated to sign up for future Clarence DeMar half or full marathons!

Ep 257 - LIVE from Clarence DeMar Bib-Pickup at Ted's Shoe and Sport

What a fun afternoon when “On The Runs” visited Keene during the Clarence DeMar Marathon race packet pick up for a live show!  Thank you to Peter, KJ, KJ’s sister Lisa, Alan, Denise, Ted, Jess, & Cheryl for making our live show more entertaining than Eric & Erika could have done alone :-).  Each of our guests at the mic are a mastermind behind the success of the Clarence DeMar marathon which is why you need to mark your calendar for next year’s race.  The race will be on Sunday, September 26, 2027.  Look for a bonus episode later this week with more from Ted's that didn't make the Live stream.

Did you see it? We didn't tell Cheryl we were LIVE to the world until the very end. What a reaction LOL!

POD FAM SHOUT-OUT - JARED EWING

Congrats to a podfam favorite, Jared Ewing, for completing the Grand Slam of Ultrarunning (4 x 100 milers)!!!  Jared becomes the first adaptive/para athlete to complete this insanely difficult challenge with 4 of the 5 oldest 100 mile ultras.

Old Dominion 100 - Vermont 100 - Leadville Trail 100 - Wasatch Front 100

Using the first letter from each race, Jared has now joined the WOLV pack!

A documentary is being made about Jared’s Grand Slam journey so stay tuned for the release.  If you want to help support that documentary, please click HERE

Want to go back and hear Jared's story on the podcast? You can listen to episode 88 HERE

MONDAY NIGHT MEDIA MINUTE

This week the Allie G Show begins year 2 of the NYC Marathon "Road to the Five Boroughs" Series featuring NYC runners, volunteers, media personalities and more. The series also has a sponsor this year! Thank you My Race Tatt's for jumping on board and expanding your partnership across our platform and joining the Allie G Show!

Don't forget to follow The Allie G Show and Monday Night Media

TILL NEXT TIME

Onto October. There are many fall races/marathons about to occur in October so we’re wishing everyone much success. Kudos to all of you who ran last weekend in that New England Nor'easter. Please share your October stories with us so we can share them with the podfam in the newsletter and hand out those Kudos. Till then, wishing you miles of smiles. 

-Fletch LaRue

Thank you to our Newsletter sponsor, DJ Darren Roy! If you want to sponsor the newsletter or the pod reach out to us on Instagram or our email [email protected]