Second Wind

with Sloane and Zeke

First-person marathon sagas, trail running close calls, race-day disasters, and hilarious running culture meltdowns retold and debated straight from online running communities.

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Aug 22, 2026 · ▶ Episode live

"Did My GPS Lie to Me?" Inside the Wild World of Post-Race Anxiety and Shoe Sizing Meltdowns
: From half-marathon tech panic attacks to European shoe conversion nightmares, endurance athletes are spiraling over data—and expert runners say it is time to take a breath.
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Aug 21, 2026 · ▶ episode live

Donating Purple Loot to the Unemployed: Inside the Brutal Time-Sink Sucking Gamers Dry
When real-life shifts clash with hardcore video game mechanics, working adults are left holding the bag.
Aug 20, 2026 · ▶ episode live

Trail Running App Creator Sparks Outrage Over Upfront Paywalls—Plus the Chaos of Community Gatekeeping
Inside the fierce debate over credit card free trials, indie software, and how big running communities silence beginners.
Aug 18, 2026 · ▶ episode live

CUSTOMIZATION WARPING MARATHON: CAN SPECS SAVE BUNGIE'S EXTRACTOR?
A bold proposal for a universal Specialist shell sparks fierce debates over game balance, streamer metas, and heart-pounding extraction betrayals.
Aug 17, 2026 · ▶ episode live

Chaos at the Vault: Why the Newest Weapon Event Is Driving Runners to Near Madness
A high-stakes gear vault and an overwhelming wave of rookie questions leave endurance competitors debating whether event design has gone completely off the rails.
Aug 17, 2026 · ▶ episode live

Rogue Alliances and Open-Mic Trash Talk Chaos Shake Elite Endurance Event
Competitors in the high-stakes Cryo race are calling out toxic nine-man mobs as administrative channels drown under millions of repetitive inquiries.
Aug 16, 2026 · ▶ episode live

From Whining to Winning: How a 7-Year-Old’s Summit Sprint Ignited a Global Running Debate
A heart-warming mountain breakthrough highlights the delicate balance between inspiring new runners and moderating massive online athletic spaces.
Aug 11, 2026 · ▶ episode live

From the Couch to the Mountain: How One Runner Built a 36-Week Plan to Smash Double PRs
A beginner athlete targets a sub-25 5K and a sub-2 hour half marathon while facing a high-altitude ultra nightmare.
Aug 11, 2026 · ▶ episode live

"I Got Absolute Soul-Crushing Humble Pie": Flat-Land Runner Takes on Mont Blanc Trail and Learns What Elevation Gain Really Means
When a runner accustomed to flat terrain attempted a casual 12k on the iconic UTMB course in the French Alps, the mountains delivered a brutal, quaking lesson in quads, climbs, and humility.
Aug 10, 2026 · ▶ episode live

From Collapse to Comeback: Can Kettlebell Workouts Save an Injured Runner's Career?
After a devastating breakdown just steps from the finish line forced a two-year hiatus, one athlete turns to functional kettlebell swings to rebuild—igniting a fierce debate over endurance strength.
Aug 9, 2026 · ▶ episode live

Surviving Cryo: Inside the Sci-Fi Labyrinth That Has Gamers Terrified
From paralyzing claustrophobia and gear-loss panic to pulling off flawless solo vault runs, inside the map dividing extraction players.
Aug 9, 2026 · ▶ episode live

Losing the Spark: What Happens When High-Mileage Ultrarunners Hit the Mental Wall?
From sudden motivational burnout to technical trail disasters, endurance athletes face a quiet crisis of mind and body.
Aug 9, 2026 · ▶ episode live

The Smartwatch Showdown: High-Stakes Trail Tech and Digital Wilderness Survival
From Suunto battery battles to Coros screen disputes, runners debate what truly matters when choosing an endurance wrist rig.
Aug 8, 2026 · ▶ episode live

Rigged for Ridge Running: Trail Athletes and Digital Racers Face Brutal Gear Meltdowns
From vest-pack debates on alpine trails to catastrophic disconnections during high-stakes endurance runs, preparation is everything.
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