Michael Stickel-Reed & the Pittsburgh Marathon ft. Tyler Stickel-Reed
In S4Ep8 of the PRP, Adam symposiums with seasoned marathoner, courageous LGBTQ+ pioneer, Brooks Running Collective constituent and overall good vibes ambassador Michael Stickel-Reed who has been preparing for the Pittsburgh Marathon on Sunday May 5th, 2024. Tyler Stickel-Reed, running free spirit, established creative dance director, and Michael’s better half joins the show to offer his take on running for wellness, pizza sauce and the wonderful world of Disney.
This conversation gets vulnerable from the jump as the PRP listenership is regaled with the tales, trials and tribulations that both Michael and Tyler have been forced to traverse when attempting to live their authentic truth. Navigating family, friends and relationships in general has always come with the caveat of managing other people’s thoughts, feelings and opinions about their sexuality. The boys offer some key insight into both the mechanics of longer lasting relationships that have been lost as well as day-to-day interactions that are accompanied by anxiety of acceptance and safety. They then help educate the PRP listenership on what it means to be an ally and why even the smallest signs of support can mean so much.
The conversation then migrates to the incredible chronicles of the role that running has played in the lifespan of their relationship. From their first date, to their proposal, to quality time that they now spend together, running has been there and provided a conduit to strengthen their love for themselves and their love for each other. Although these incredible culture breakers run and live life with their own unique style, one thing is for certain - their commitment to authenticity, vulnerability and bravery is something that each of us can learn from and be inspired by.
Are the boys out here elite Disney adulting?! World or Land, who do ya got?? Are the lads planning to get litty in Pitty? Plant daddy say whaaa!? Wait wait wait…. proposals during long runs?!?! Prom King??? Valedictorian?! LYTB? Oh shit we double duecin on the daily? IT’S COSTUME WEEK!! Red sauce purism?? Are we all really just aspiring dancers?! Is Michael an esteemed steward of the manner?? Why the hell is Tyler piddlin’?! Wolverines, sneezing and banana cake oh my!
This and so much more in this inspiring, educational and fantastic episode of the PRP!
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Recorded Sunday April 28th @ 11:00AM EST