What’s Inside the Box?

Episode #18 - Todd Briggs of Freehold Township

Another Tuesday, means another episode of our "What's Inside the Box?" podcast presented by Runner's High.
This week we have a very special guest joining us in the shop - Coach Todd Briggs of our hometown Freehold Township Patriots.
Todd has called Freehold home his entire life. Not only has he coached at FTHS for the better part of two decades, but he himself is a FTHS graduate. He currently resides in town with his wife, 3 daughters and their dog Tinker Bell. 
As you'll hear in this conversation, Todd is extremely passionate to bettering those around him - be it in the classroom, or the track and trails - as both a teacher and coach. 
Along the way, Coach Briggs has had the opportunity to coach and teach athletes at the highest levels - from National Champions to All-Americans - his experiences on and off the track prove invaluable. 
We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did. If you did, please feel free to rate, review and subscribe to the show. 

Episode #17 - Emily Infeld & Max Randolph of Nike Running

This week on our "What's Inside the Box?" podcast, we have the honor of hosting Emily Infeld and Max Randolph of Nike Running.
Emily and Max are the true definition of a team. Not only are they partners in life, but also on the track and trails. With their recent move to Los Angeles, Max is Emily’s training partner, helping her in workouts, accompanying her on runs and truly living up to his instagram tagline - professional wife supporter.
From a World Bronze Medal in the 10,000 meters in 2015, to making the Olympics in 2016, and two more world championship teams on the track in 2017 and 2022 - Emily truly is one of the most accomplished distance runners in the United States over the last 15 years. She is a fan favorite in our sport, and thru this conversation you’ll understand why.
With Max and Emily we chat about a number of different topics during this conversation - from how they first met, to how each of them found the sport of running, to competing at the highest level, and so much more. We even had our local high school girls cross country team chime in with a few questions for the couple.
This conversation was truly special. As fans of the sport, Emily has been someone that we at Runner’s High have had the good fortune to follow and cheer for along her journey as a professional runner. We also have been fortunate to get to know Max over the years, working with him in many different capacities with our partners at Nike.
Enjoy. 

Episode #16 - The BarkKnight - Zach Barker of Maurten

What's Inside the Box? is back this week, with a very special guest in store - Zach Barker of Maurten.
Zach has called Reading, PA home for all of his life. He not only grew up in central PA, but now resides there with his wife and two dogs. Zach’s relationship with running started as a young and admittedly brash high school student athlete, before he ran track and cross country for Liberty University. Post college, he 4+ years working and managing a run specialty store in Pennsylvania before transitioning in his role with Maurten in 2021.
Not only is Zach a great advocate for the sport, but he’s an accomplished runner in his own right - with a marathon PR of 2:20:40.
We chat about what reignited his flame for running, his approach when it comes to long training sessions and races, the company and profession here cares about so deeply and much more. 
Enjoy. 

Episode #15 - Holt the Bolt - Eric Holt of Empire Elite Track Club

On this week of "What's Inside the Box?" presented by Runner's High, we had the opportunity to sit down with one of the United States top middle distance runners - Eric Holt of the Empire Elite Track Club. Not only is Eric is one of the country’s top middle distance runners, with PRs of 3:52 for the mile and 1:46 for the 800, but he is one of the most genuine and engaging individuals in our sport. He has become a cult favorite on the track - with his HoltaMania and Holt the Bolt monikers.
 
Eric has an inspiring story.  His commitment to the sport of track and field and to the mile distance is unwavering. He has a worker’s man mentality like few you come across. While showing glimpses of promise during his time at SUNY Binghamton,  he didn’t come out of high school or college as one of the most sought after athletes. As you’ll hear in this interview, Eric has just continuously chipped away at training and racing, ultimately grinding his way to the top of the sport.
We had an absolute blast sitting down and chatting with Eric as he has his eyes set on making an olympic team this summer in Paris.
Enjoy. 
 

Episode #14 - The Trotter - Dr. Katy Trotter

What's Inside the Box? presented by Runner's High is back. This week we had the opportunity to chat in store with Dr. Katy Trotter.
Katy has called Little Silver and the greater Red Bank, New Jersey area home her entire live. While training along the banks of the Navesink, her and her twin sister Amanda tore up the tracks and trails of the shore area, before they both moved across the country to compete and excel for Stanford University.
Not only was Katy an absolute star runner, but she is also one of the kindest individuals you’ll come across.  She is a role model to many young athletes, and we are fortunate to have such an accomplished athlete and practitioner right in our backyard, as she is a renowned podiatrist and owns her own practice - Trotter Foot and Ankle in Shrewsbury.
We chat about what her time spent competing as an elite runner, what it is like owning your own medical practice, where she is currently with her own running journey, and we even get to geek out on the sport we love so very much - running.

Episode #13 - The Kelly Racer - Keith Kelly of New Balance

What's Inside the Box? presented by Runner's High is back this week with an absolute legend in our sport and industry - the one and only Keith Kelly, Director of Sale for Performance Running at New Balance.
Keith is truly one of the most enthusiastic individuals in our channel. Not only does Keith have an impressive career on the trails and track, but his passion for the run specialty channel is unmatched. His personality is truly infectious. 
 
Have a listen as we chat about everything from his victory at the 2000 NCAA Cross Country Championship, his prediction of the run specialty channel moving forward, the culture at New Balance and much more. 

Episode #12 - The 'Crew'ser & The Risk - Paul Zielinski & Chris Morfesi of New Balance

On this week's episode of our "What's Inside the Box?" podcast we are on the campus of New Balance, coming to you from their absolutely stunning Sports Research Lab. This week we have the opportunity to connect with two very special guests - Paul Zielinski & Chris Morfesi, Senior Global Product Line Managers for New Balance Running.
Have a listen as we chat about how they got into the industry, how a shoe turns from an idea into a product, their passion for running, New Balance as a brand and much more. 

Episode #11 - The Lost Avenger & The Iron Giant - Jeremy Mulvey of Nike Running & Matt Farrell of New Balance

What's Inside the Box? presented by Runner's High is back this week with two self proclaimed running shoe geeks - Jeremy Mulvey of Nike Running and Matt Farrell of New Balance. 
Both Jeremy and Matt have extensive backgrounds in the run specialty industry. Tune in as they discuss technology within the industry, what is coming down the line from both Nike & New Balance, along with how they got into the industry and positions they love so dearly. 
If you enjoy this episode, please feel free to rate, review and subscribe to the show. 
Enjoy.