Running Times

This week, Gagz sits down with Keilynn Hopkins to talk about the FKT she set this summer and how she uses trail running as a coping mechanism. Keilynn set an FKT (Fastest Known Time) while completing a self supported out and back run along the Appalachian Trail. She began at the Pennsylvania border, ran through New Jersey to the New York border and then ran back to the Pennsylvania border, completing roughly 144 miles total. You can read her account of the journey on her blog, Nature or Bust.

Gene Dykes started breaking world records for marathon running at 70 years old and he has no intention of slowing down. In this Running Times episode, Gagz and Gene Dykes discuss his life long running journey and late start into hardcore training, the joy of running 200 mile ultramarathons, and the importance of accomplishing small goals during every run. For more information on Gene Dykes and his running accomplishments, go to https://www.ultrageezer.com.

Rebecca Barber is a seasoned distance and ultra runner who has been tackling the Philly Marathon for over 10 years. In this Running Times interview, Rebecca and Gagz talk about her long history with marathons, the importance of crew, and how she founded the Rocky 50K.

David April is one of the founders of Fishtown Beer Runners: whose mission is to test the scientific study that beer and water have similar rehydration effects. Gagz and David talk about how and why he started running, the conception of Fishtown Beer Runners, and their plans for the future.

JJ Tiziou is an artist, organizer, and experience crafter who has walked the perimeter of Philadelphia five times. He'll do it again this fall as part of the 2020 Fringe Festival. In this interview he and Gagz compare notes on traveling the perimeter of the city, discuss the Roomba rule, and the explore intersection of art and community.

Eddie Gieda started running years ago as a means to stay in shape as the frontman of the band An Albatross. But following the passing of his wife just over a year ago, the practice of running became something more.  As he puts it, “Running saved my life.”

In this episode of Running Times, GAGZ talks with Eddie about his wife’s passing, his subsequent trip to India, and how his practice of running has changed in the process.

You can follow Eddie on Instagram.

Host Michael 'GAGZ' Gagliardi sits down and tells his own story with Christopher Plant of RADIOKISMET. GAGZ and Christopher talk about the genesis of this podcast, how they met and what Season 1 will entail. 

He is an ultra marathon runner, his name is Michael Gagliardi, but his friends call him 'GAGZ'. A couple months ago, 'GAGZ' sat down with RADIOKISMET's founder Christopher Plant.

'Gagz' is a true storyteller and we knew that he needed his own podcast. In this special preview episode, we give you a look at GAGZ's story and what you can expect in the first season of Running Times.

If you're like me, it's obsessive. You lace up your shoes, put one foot in front of the other, and teach yourself to push through at all costs. I'm on a journey. A journey to find what makes me... no us, what makes ALL OF US tick. Tune in, turn on, drop out and run. I'm GAGZ and this is Running Times.

Introducing RADIOKISMET's newest podcast, Running Times.

If you're like me, it's obsessive. You lace up your shoes, put one foot in front of the other, and teach yourself to push through at all costs. I'm on a journey. A journey to find what makes me... no us, what makes ALL OF US tick. Tune in, turn on, drop out and run. I'm GAGZ and this is Running Times.