Ep 255 - An Essential Race (Josh Merlis)

Pace the Nation

At 2:00 we talk about Chris going out to Albany and breaking 3 hours in the marathon to keep his streak alive. At 8:55 we welcome Josh Merlis to the show. At 10:50 We talk to Josh about The Albany Running Exchange and the history of his company. At 15:20 we talk about Josh’s own running At 16:15 we talk about a number of the big events he has worked on all over the world. At 20:00 we talk about how 2020 has been for Josh and the ARE team. At 20:51 we talk about the Upstate Classic and how the idea came about. At 23:27 we talk about the venue and the capability of the Altamont Fairgrounds At 25:10 we talk about the permit process Josh had to go through. At 28:00 we talk about the start of the race and precautions he made on the course. At 33:45 Josh talks about nervousness leading up to the event At 35:40 We talk about the response from the people who gave ARE the permission to put on the event. At 36:37 Julie asks about the emotional side of the event At 38:04 We read an email from a participate of the race At 40:00 Josh shares his reaction to the email and talks more about what the race meant to many. At 46:00 we come back from talking to Josh and sum up the interview At 51:11 we talk Keira D’Amato going after the American Record in the women’s 10 miler