Few people have experienced and helped shape the modern history of running quite like Amby Burfoot. The 1968 Boston Marathon champion went on to spend more than three decades at Runner’s World, including 20 years as executive editor, becoming one of the sport’s most influential writers, storytellers and advocates.

Julie Weiss, the “Marathon Goddess,” shares how she turned grief into a mission after losing her father to pancreatic cancer. Her decision to run 52 marathons in 52 weeks became a decade-long legacy of persistence, storytelling, and impact. This episode is full of practical mindset anchors, including her 7 C’s of success, and a clear reminder that purpose can grow from the hardest seasons.

John Smith helped reshape modern running culture through events built on joy, inclusion, and community. He shares the pivots, leadership choices, and purpose-first philosophy that turned races into movements, plus why getting people across finish lines matters beyond sport. This one is fast-paced and energizing, with big ideas for anyone building something that lasts.