{"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":"Two Marathon Blowups to 2:36","slug":"two-marathon-blowups-to-2-36","published_at":"2026-09-07T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dfw-running-talk-7048155/two-marathon-blowups-to-2-36","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dfw-running-talk-7048155","url":"https://podcast.dfwrunningtalk.com/episodes/two-marathon-blowups-to-2-36","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/94a24da2/61cd653a.mp3","summary":"A Dallas–Fort Worth runner turned two marathon blowups into a 2:36:11 breakthrough at Houston. This DFW Running Talk runner interview reveals what changed in his marathon training—and why it took more than fitness. Kevin Barr returned to running in 2023 after nearly seven years away. His first marathon ended in a painful 3:10. He tried again, bonked again and finished in 3:02. Kevin eventually broke three hours with a 2:57, joined Completely Sloth and began training with some of the fastest runners in DFW. At the Houston Marathon, he caught the women’s Olympic Trials qualifying pace group, negative-split the race and finished in 2:36:11. Kevin explains how he: • Increased his mileage and consistency • Learned from two marathon blowups • Changed his pacing to finally break three hours • Used faster training partners to reach another level • Balances nine to ten hours of training with work and four children • Plans to chase a 2:29 marathon next Know a runner we should interview? Send your suggestion at https://dfwrunningtalk.com .","meta_description":"A Dallas–Fort Worth runner turned two marathon blowups into a 2:36:11 breakthrough at Houston. This DFW Running Talk runner interview reveals what changed…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3573,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/dfw-running-talk-7048155/episodes/two-marathon-blowups-to-2-36/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/two-marathon-blowups-to-2-36.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}