The Cooldown
Welcome to The Cooldown, where we talk all things running
Episodes

May 1, 2026
May 1, 2026
51 min
As we head into Indy Mini Marathon weekend, I talk with Victoria, a Mini ambassador who is soon heading off to Connecticut to begin her medical career in pediatrics. We talk about her running journey, balancing running with medical school, and how she overcame a toxic relationship with running to find joy in the process again.

Apr 13, 2026
Apr 13, 2026
55 min
In this episode I am joined by Cam, who is a Indy Mini Marathon Ambassador. We talk about the Mini, his running journey, and how much he enjoys working with new runners.

Dec 30, 2025
Dec 30, 2025
36 min
In this episode I reflect on my running in 2025 and look ahead to 2026. Let's bring positivity, joy and ownership to our running journey!

Oct 17, 2025
Oct 17, 2025
1 hr 33 sec
In this episode I'm joined by Alexandra Molina. We talk about her running journey and how it has led her to becoming a Marathon Majors 6-star finisher and her goal of running a marathon in all 50 states.

Oct 6, 2025
Oct 6, 2025
16 min
In this episode, I discuss why Am I Ready? is a key to the mental side of running.

Sep 30, 2025
Sep 30, 2025
34 min
Hey, I'm finally back! In my latest episode I talk about a few tips you can use to get through your taper and to the starting line ready to run your best race!

May 5, 2025
May 5, 2025
52 min
This week The Cooldown welcomes Sam Forstner, who recently ran 2:19:44 at the Boston Marathon. Sam shares his race day experiences, as well as discusses the highs, lows, and setbacks he experienced along the way.

Apr 21, 2025
Apr 21, 2025
40 min
Welcome to Boston Marathon Monday! In this episode I talk a little about the Boston Marathon, share about my latest race, and we go inside marathon weekend with 2008 Olympian Brian Sell

Apr 14, 2025
Apr 14, 2025
32 min
Welcome to the first episode of The Cooldown! I'm Mike and in this first episode I tell my own running story. Enjoy!



