{"podcast":{"title":"DFW Running Talk","slug":"dfw-running-talk-7048155","podcast_index_feed_id":7048155,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/dfw-running-talk","website_url":"http://www.dfwrunningtalk.com","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/6GqtSfkXeX8YJwKTaO2mZPR0BaHSa_a7Ugle-S8GU0c/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iNjBj/NjdkMDVlOWRjYTZl/YjFjYTc2MzBjYmUw/ZGRlNC5wbmc.jpg","author":"Chris Detzel","episode_count":128,"summary":"\"DFW Running Talk\" is a podcast dedicated to the vibrant running community in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. Each episode features in-depth conversations with local running experts, including coaches, athletes, race directors, and dieticians. We explore training tips, upcoming events, nutrition advice, and inspiring stories from the DFW running scene. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or a casual jogger, tune in to connect with and learn from the diverse voices shaping our local running culture.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-07T22:20:57.716163+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dfw-running-talk-7048155"},"episode":{"title":"Pete Johnson: 1:05:11 Half Marathon Debut, Steeplechase Success and a 2:16 CIM Goal","slug":"pete-johnson-1-05-11-half-marathon-debut-steeplechase-success-and-a-2-16-cim-goal","published_at":"2026-07-27T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dfw-running-talk-7048155/pete-johnson-1-05-11-half-marathon-debut-steeplechase-success-and-a-2-16-cim-goal","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dfw-running-talk-7048155","url":"https://podcast.dfwrunningtalk.com/episodes/pete-johnson-1-05-11-half-marathon-debut-steeplechase-success-and-a-2-16-cim-goal","audio_url":"https://2.gum.fm/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/pdst.fm/e/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.transistor.fm/36202003/9453e4de.mp3","summary":"Pete Johnson ran 1:05:11 in his first half marathon , averaging roughly five-minute-mile pace at the Houston Half Marathon. Now, the former University of Tulsa and Central Arkansas runner is preparing for his marathon debut at the California International Marathon , where he hopes to begin chasing the 2:16 Olympic Trials qualifying standard . In this episode of DFW Running Talk , Pete joins host Chris Detzel to share his complete running journey—from discovering cross country at Plano West to competing in NCAA track, cross country and the 3,000-meter steeplechase. Pete explains how an honest conversation with a college coach changed his mindset, pushed him to take training more seriously and helped him recognize his potential. He also discusses running 90–100-mile weeks, recording an 8:49 steeplechase, completing an 8K cross-country race in 23:39 and making the transition from collegiate racing to elite-level half-marathon and marathon training. The conversation covers: How Pete ran 1:05:11 in his half-marathon debut His Houston Half Marathon race strategy Training at the University of Tulsa and Central Arkansas The impact great coaches had on his development Steeplechase, cross-country and track racing High-mileage training and staying healthy Preparing for his first marathon at CIM His long-term Olympic Trials ambitions Balancing a physical therapy career with competitive running This episode is for runners interested in half-marathon training, marathon preparation, elite running, NCAA cross country, steeplechase, high-mileage training and the California International Marathon . Follow DFW Running Talk for conversations with runners, coaches, race directors and the people shaping the Dallas–Fort Worth running community. Website: www.dfwrunningtalk.com Newsletter: dfw…","meta_description":"Pete Johnson ran 1:05:11 in his first half marathon , averaging roughly five-minute-mile pace at the Houston Half Marathon. Now, the former University of…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3178,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/dfw-running-talk-7048155/episodes/pete-johnson-1-05-11-half-marathon-debut-steeplechase-success-and-a-2-16-cim-goal/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dfw-running-talk-7048155/pete-johnson-1-05-11-half-marathon-debut-steeplechase-success-and-a-2-16-cim-goal.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}