In this episode of Runners Podium, I sit down with Harvey Lewis, an all-time great ultra runner and one of the legends of the sport.

Harvey has built an incredible career in ultrarunning, from winning Badwater 135 to competing at the highest levels of some of the world’s most demanding races. He’s also known for his extraordinary consistency, including running to and from work every day for more than a decade.

We talk about some of Harvey’s most memorable running moments, what it took to finally win Badwater, the lessons he’s learned through some of the toughest periods of his career, and the habits that have allowed him to keep performing at an incredible level.

We also get into his approach to recovery, running in Death Valley, the importance of turning setbacks into motivation, and finding the fun in running.

As always, we dive into the Runners Podium Top 3 categories, covering memorable running moments, shoes, runs that didn’t go as planned, essential gear, unwritten rules of running, goals, favorite places to run, recovery, and more.

Episode 9 is out now.

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Runners Podium Ep. 9 – Harvey Lewis: All-Time Great Ultra Runner & Running Legend

In this episode of Runners Podium, I sit down with Daniel Reintjes, Ironman athlete, ultrarunner, and founder of Team VPA.

Daniel is an outspoken advocate for vegan endurance athletes and has built a community around showing what’s possible while training and competing on a plant-based diet.

We talk about Daniel’s path through endurance sports, his experiences as an Ironman athlete and ultrarunner, his approach to training and nutrition, and the evolution of Team VPA into a community for vegan endurance athletes.

As always, we dive into the Runners Podium Top 3 categories, covering memorable running moments, shoes, runs that didn’t go as planned, essential gear, pet peeves, favorite races, places to run, recovery, and more.

Episode 8 is out now.

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Runners Podium Ep. 8 – Daniel Reintjes on the Power of Vegan Endurance & His Path to Building Team VPA

In this episode of Runners Podium, I sit down with Omar Posados, one of the most positive and recognizable voices in the running community.

A Boston Marathoner, run influencer, and passionate member of the running community, Omar has built a huge following on Instagram by sharing his races, colorful race kits, training, and—most importantly—his enthusiasm for bringing people together through running.

We talk about his journey in the sport, the running community, social media, racing, and what keeps him motivated to keep showing up and putting in the work.

As always, we dive into our signature Top 3 format, covering memorable running moments, favorite races, shoes, gear, pet peeves, favorite places to run, recovery, and more.

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Runners Podium Ep. 7 – Omar Posados on Running, Community & the Power of Positivity

In this episode of Runners Podium, I sit down with marathoner and run community leader Daniel Lyszczak, better known as “The Bearded Runner.”

Daniel is a multiple-time Boston Marathoner who has also run the London and Boston Marathons dressed as Forrest Gump. He’s an active member of the running community, a leader in the Boston Bulldogs and has built a following by sharing his running journey, experiences, and love of the sport.

We talk about some of his most memorable running experiences, favorite races, shoes, gear, pet peeves, favorite places to run, recovery, and more through our signature Top 3 format.

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Runners Podium Ep. 6 – Daniel “The Bearded Runner” Lyszczak on Marathons, Community & Running as Forrest Gump

In this episode of Runners Podium, I sit down with professional marathoner Johannes Motschmann, a 2:10 marathoner who has run an incredible 61-minute half marathon, is a top-10 finisher at the London Marathon and competes at the highest level of the sport.

Johannes shares his perspective on training, racing, and what it takes to perform at an elite level. We talk about his most memorable running moments, including racing in the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, some of the difficult periods he’s experienced in Boston, and the lessons he’s learned throughout his career.

We also get into one of his biggest pieces of advice for runners: don’t overcomplicate things. Training, sleep, nutrition, consistency, and the basics still matter most.

As always, we dive into our signature Top 3 categories, covering memorable running moments, favorite races, shoes, gear, pet peeves, favorite places to run, recovery, and more.

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Runners Podium Ep. 5 – Inside the Mind of a 2:10 Marathoner: Johannes “Mojo” Motschmann

In this episode of Runners Podium, coach, ultrarunner, and community leader Ben Saah shares his perspective on building stronger runners through mindset, consistency, and connection.

We talk about his journey into coaching, the importance of community in running, and how he uses his platform to spread positive and meaningful messages that go far beyond the sport.

We also dive into our signature Top 3 categories, including favorite races, memorable moments, shoes, gear, pet peeves, and more.

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Runners Podium Ep. 4 - How Ben Saah Builds Stronger Runners Through Coaching, Community & Mindset

In this episode of Runners Podium, Eliza Eshelman shares the mindset, habits, and experiences that have helped her maintain a remarkable 23+ year running streak—meaning she hasn’t missed a single day of running in over 23 years. We also dive into our signature Top 3 running categories, including favorite races, memorable running moments, shoes, gear, pet peeves, and more.

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Runners Podium Ep. 3 | How Eliza Eshelman Has Kept a 23-Year Running Streak Alive

Corey Wallace aka @corcortheherbivore joins Runner’ Podium to share his journey from chasing marathon PRs to embracing the world of ultrarunning.

After completing the World Marathon Majors and running some impressive marathon times, Corey has shifted his focus toward longer distances and a different philosophy of running—one centered on enjoyment, inclusiveness, and community rather than obsessing over pace.

In this episode, we discuss:

 * 🏅 Running the World Marathon Majors
 * 🏃 Transitioning from marathons to ultrarunning
 * 💬 Why pace isn’t everything
 * 🌎 Favorite races and memorable running experiences
 * 🎙️ Plus our signature Top 3 categories and one final thought for runners.

Whether you’re chasing a PR, training for your first marathon, or simply running because you love it, Corey’s perspective is a great reminder of what makes this sport special.

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Runners Podium Ep.2 | Corey Wallace on Going Ultra & Why Pace Isn't Everything

Episode 1: Jerry Faulkner

What are Jerry Faulkner’s top three running moments, favorite races, go-to shoes, and biggest pet peeves?

In the debut episode of Runners Podium, host David Bailis sits down with Adidas athlete, coach, and accomplished marathoner Jerry Faulkner, whose running career includes multiple marathon victories, top-30 finishes at the New York City Marathon, and years of leadership in the running community.

Jerry shares the stories, gear, lessons, and experiences that have shaped his running journey—plus one final piece of advice for runners.

Jerry Faulkner: Top 3 Running Moments & Lessons From a Lifetime of Running

Runners Podium is a fast-paced running podcast where every guest takes on the same series of top-3 running categories—from memorable races and favorite shoes to gear, pet peeves, recovery, and more.



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Runners Podium

Runners Podium is a fast-paced running podcast where every guest takes on the same series of top-3 running categories—from memorable races and favorite shoes to gear, pet peeves, recovery, and more.

Hosted by guitarist and lifelong runner David Bailis, each 20–30 minute episode features honest conversations with elite athletes, coaches, creators, and everyday runners, revealing the stories, lessons, and personalities behind the miles.

Whether you're chasing a PR, training for your first race, or simply love running, Runners Podium offers fresh perspectives from across the running world—one top three at a time.