What’s Inside the Box?

Episode #10 - The Barker - Scott Gravatt of Ciele Athletics

What's Inside the Box? presented by Runner's High is back this week with special guest, Scott Gravatt of Ciele Athletics. 
Scott has a long history in the run specialty channel. Prior to his tenure at Ciele, where he is the head of US and Canadian sales, Scott spent close to 15 years at Nike - nine working in Nike Skateboarding followed by six years in Nike Running.
In this hour long conversation, we chat about the decade he spent working and managing one of the largest surf and skate shops on the East coast, his time spent walking the Pacific Crest Trail - 2,653 miles from the Mexico/US border all the way to Canada, his time at Nike, his passion for the specialty channel, his current experiences at Ciele and much more.

Episode #9 - The KrifRide-2000 - Maegan Krifchin of B.A.A.

What's Inside the Box? presented by Runner's High is back with Episode #9. This week we had the opportunity to chat with pro runner and marathon stud, Maegan Krifchin of the Boston Athletics Association. 
Maegan has a long history in marathoning, and we've been a fan of her's every since her days of running the roads of upstate New York. 
Most recently, Maegan competed at the US Olympic Marathon Trials just 2 short weeks ago, where she inspired hundreds of thousands of fans while running 7 months pregnant. Her and her fiancé Matt - a New Jersey native and elite marathoner himself - are expecting their first child in April.
We chatted about her inspiring 2024 Olympic Marathon trials experience, balancing the demands of professional running and her work as an Occupational Therapist in Boston, her transition into marathoning and much more.
To tag along with Maegan on her journey, follow her on Instagram. 

Episode #8 - The Urban Steepler & The Full Send - Travis Mahoney and Rob Napolitano

What's Inside the Box? presented by Runner's High is back. This week we had the opportunity to chat with pro runners and former Jersey standouts Travis Mahoney and Rob Napolitano.
Both Travis and Rob are at the pinnacle of our sport - each have had successful collegiate careers before competing professionally on the track. 2024 is a big year for both of them - Travis at 33 years of age is still in PR shape - most recently running 13:19 for 5k and 7:42 for the 3k on the famed track of Boston University. After competing at the World Championships last summer, Rob is on a mission this year to make the Olympic team in Paris this upcoming summer for Puerto Rico.
We chat about their training philosophies, how they both got into the sport, their first times cracking the 4-minute mile barrier, racing in 2024 and much more.

Episode #7 - The Fast Lane & The M-Dot - Liam Murphy & Marco Langon of Villanova University

What's Inside the Box? presented by Runner's High is back this week with two very special in store guests, Liam Murphy and Marco Langon of Villanova University. 
Both Liam and Marco have long resumes as former NJ super stars - Liam running locally at Allentown HS and Marco running at Bridgewater Raritan. From multiple Meet of Champions and state titles to record breaking times on the track and trails, their names are etched in NJ folklore. However, they didn’t stop there. Their collegiate racing has propelled them to the next level. Most recently at the time of recording this intro, Liam broke the Villanova indoor mile record that stood for 44 years. His time of 3:53.85 ranks him in the top 20 all-time ever run in the NCAA for the indoor mile. Marco has also smashed the 4-minute barrier, lowering his PR to 3:56.24 this indoor season.
We chat about their days of racing the trails of New Jersey, their transition and success at the collegiate level, what it is like to train under Villanova coach and legend Marcus O’Sullivan, their mental mindsets when going into big races and much more.

Episode #6 - The Workhorse - Ben True

What's Inside the Box? presented by Runner's High is back this week with an absolute legend in our sport - Ben True of Northwoods Athletics. Ben has been one of the most accomplished US distance runners for the better part of two decades. 
Ben is a 6x US World Championships team member between XC and Track, a former American Record holder in the road 5k and just an all around great guy.
He currently spearheads the Northwoods Athletics training group - a grassroots effort to grow the next national running hub, right in New Hampshire. 
Enjoy the conversation as we discuss everything from how he balanced running with his other athletic endeavor of nordic skiing, to how his training philosophies have evolved over the years, to training solo for the better part of his professional career, and much more.
To learn more and support Northwoods Athletics, visit their website, online shop or follow along on Instagram. 
To follow Ben, jump on over to Instagram.

Episode #5 - The Allie-Oop - Allie Wilson

What's Inside the Box? presented by Runner's High is back this week with one of USA’s most promising middle distance stars and former Monmouth University graduate - Allie Wilson.
Allie is currently ranked 16th in the world in the 800 meters according to World Athletics standards and will be banging on the door of making an Olympic team this summer with Paris fast approaching.
Allie has such a warm personality and truly is one of the nicest athletes in our sport. We chatted about her experience growing up in a running family, her time spent right down the road here at Monmouth University, her mindset when it comes to racing at high level meets, her training leading into an Olympic year and much more.
To follow her journey, jump on over and follower Allie on Instagram. 
Enjoy. 
 

Episode #4 - The VaporNick5000 & The DrivenX - Bryan Dau & Nick Mullery of Continuum Sports Rehab and Perforamance

The What's Inside the Box? podcast is back this week with a Bryan Dau and Nick Mullery of Continuum Sports Rehab and Performance based in Fair Haven, NJ. Have a listen as the boys discuss everything from common running related injuries to the challenges and triumphs of owning and operating a small business. 
Interested in learning more about Continuum Sports Rehab and Performance? They can be found on Instagram at @continuumsportsrehab or their website. 

Episode #3: The Buff3000 - Emma Zawatski

We are back this week with a very special guest - 4x NJSIAA Meet of Champions winner, Emma Zawatski of Freehold Township (our hometown!). Have a listen as Craig sits down with this distance queen to get her take on training, pressure, the value of a team and much more.