Episode
KHC 191 - Tommie Runz
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- Apr 28, 2026
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- 5335
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Summary
Tommie Runz - endurance athlete, podcaster, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker known for his inspiring personal transformation story. A recovering alcoholic, he has been sober since January 2017. He adopted a vegan lifestyle and began running around 2018. He quickly progressed to become a competitive marathoner, achieving a personal best of 2:48 and qualifying for the Boston Marathon. He has completed the World Marathon Majors Six Star challenge in a single season and participated in ultra-endurance events like a solo Speed Project. Follow Tommie: https://www.instagram.com/tommie_runz/ Follow along: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameronrhanes Twitter: https://twitter.com/cameronhanes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camhanes/ Website: https://www.cameronhanes.com Timestamps: 00:00:00 – “Tommie Gunz” to “Tommie Runz” & Alcoholism to Sobriety 00:08:39 – Working for a Vehicle Shipping Company 00:11:41 – Recognizing Alcoholism as a Problem 00:15:45 – Self Employment: Running Influencer Impact & Hosting 2 Podcasts 00:20:00 – The Growth & Diversity of Ultra Running 00:29:33 – Truett & Cam Hanes: Training to Be the Fastest Father Son Running Duo 00:31:27 – Training for Western States, Hills, and Hills 00:36:40 – Dan Green, Cocodona, and Who Inspires Tommie 00:41:51 – Building Momentum for People that Don’t Trail Run 00:53:18 – Tommie’s Running Coach & Training for Boston Marathon 00:54:45 – The Eugene Marathon, Cam’s Golden Tooth, and the Bentley Giveaway 01:04:04 – Tommie’s Marathon Goals & Having a Story 01:10:12 – The Building Blocks to Cam’s Success 01:15:45 – Speed Project Experience & Tommie’s Merch Goals 01:18:38 – Sobriety, Running, and Choosing to Suffer 01:25:20 – Dreaming to Big vs Not Dreaming Enough 01:28:07 – Final Thoughts Thank you to our sponsors…