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    Behind The Start Line

    Behind The Start Line is a podcast dedicated to the world of running.

    Hosted by the Owner of Fireside Events, Eric Burnett, and P3R CEO, Troy Schooley, this podcast highlights the running industry and runners' stories. Behind The Start Line peels back the curtain on everything that happens before runners prepare to take off on race day at events including the DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon weekend of events, Fleet Feet Liberty Mile, and EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler. Each new weekly episode welcomes a different guest to share their passions and what keeps them running.

    Join Eric and Troy as they go Behind the Start Line.

    Behind the Start Line is produced by P3R. P3R is the engine behind Pittsburgh’s greatest races. We strive to inspire any and all to run with us. Follow @RUNwithP3R on all major social media platforms for updates on new episodes and other major updates. Like what you hear? Email us at behindtheline@P3R.org with your questions and comments. Visit www.P3R.org for more.
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    Episodes (21)

    2021 Fleet Feet Liberty Mile Special ft. Bob Shooer, Vince Ciattei, and Jacqui Pressley

    2021 Fleet Feet Liberty Mile Special ft. Bob Shooer, Vince Ciattei, and Jacqui Pressley
    After 20 months of virtual running, P3R was back and ready for our first live start line in 2021. Troy Schooley sits down with Bob Shooer, the co-owner of Fleet Feet Pittsburgh, and together they interview our Men's Elite winner, Vince Ciattei, and Jacqui Pressley, a P3Runner who gives a firsthand account of the live start line.

    Episode 17: MOVE Local Series

    Episode 17: MOVE Local Series
    Catch up with our hosts, Eric and Troy, as they share P3R's major announcement and then chat with a few local fitness studios! Mandy is the owner of The Bar Method in Wexford, in the past she's hosted a pre-race class before the Fleet Feet Liberty Mile in 2019. Donald is a personal trainer at Global Human Performance, in this episode he shares his insights on what your cross training could look like. Want to learn more about the MOVE Local Series? Visit our Youtube to find our 10 episode fitness series: http://bit.ly/MOVELocal

    Episode 16: Talking Brand Development with Doug Dean from Wall to Wall

    Episode 16: Talking Brand Development with Doug Dean from Wall to Wall
    Listen along as we sit down with our friend Doug Dean from Wall to Wall right here in Pittsburgh! With Doug's 14 years at Wall to Wall, the past few of them have included brand development with the P3R team as well as the DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon. We talk about Doug's experiences, both professional and. personal, as he tell us why he enjoys running and working with P3R.

    Episode 15: FedEx Pittsburgh Corporate Challenge

    Episode 15: FedEx Pittsburgh Corporate Challenge
    For this episode, we sat down with our friends at FedEx, Bob Pudlo and Cindy Piendl! Rob and Cindy have been participating in the FedEx Pittsburgh Corporate Challenge for years, running different distances with their coworkers at FedEx during the DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events. Bob and Cindy share their personal, and professional, experiences as part of the FedEx Pittsburgh Corporate Challenge

    Episode 14: Running For A Reason with Cara Group

    Episode 14: Running For A Reason with Cara Group
    For this episode, we sat down with seasoned charity runner and P3R Ambassador Cara Group! Cara has been part of the Run For A Reason Charity Program for years, running different distances for different charities during the DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend of Events. Cara shares her reasons for running, along with her process, and talks about the exciting new Back Half Marathon opportunity.

    Episode 12: Celebrating Women and Talking About Women's Health

    Episode 12: Celebrating Women and Talking About Women's Health
    In celebration of P3R's amazing partnership with Magee Womens Research Institute & Foundation, we are celebrating women in this very special episode about women's health. This episode has three very special guests: Dr. Bethany Barone Gibbs and P3R ambassadors Jen Bigham and Lauren Wright. Listen to hear about current women's health issues and how fitness and an active lifestyle can benefit women in unexpected ways.

    Episode 11: New Season, New Goals!

    Episode 11: New Season, New Goals!
    We are so excited to kick off Season Two of Behind the Start Line with Aimee Kimball, Ph.D. in Sport Psychology and Mental Training Consultant. Aimee works with top athletes and coaches to help players develop a successful mentality. Today, we speak with her about the effects of the last year on the world of sports, positive thinking strategies, and how we are finally starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. This episode will leave you inspired and ready to MOVE!