Kyle Petronio & the Indianapolis Marathon ft. Quinn Williamson
In S3Ep15 of the PRP, Adam shoots the shit with eccentric seasoned runner, enthusiastic multimedia entrepreneur, passionate dog lover and endearing endurance community socialite Kyle Petronio who has been preparing for the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon on Saturday October 28th, 2023. Quinn Williamson, ardent outdoorsman, tea aficionado and massive spring water critic joins the show to discuss all things zone 2, running & Kyle.
The PRP listenership is enlightened with an in depth look into Kyle’s journey to the endurance community. From gymnastics, to downhill skiing to running track in high school it was clear from an early age that Kyle was going to be involved in this world somehow, someway. Kyle then shares some inspiring anecdotes about how he is attempting to harness and blend other passions of his with the endurance community. From storytelling, to photography, to cinematography to DJ’ing (that’s right DJ’ing) Kyle is on a fervent quest to express himself under the umbrella of the endurance world, whilst utilizing his multimedia talents and knowledge of the story telling process.
Things get vulnerable when Kyle shares insight into some mental health challenges he recently experienced as he graduated from University in Spring of 2021. With the pandemic still raging, Kyle was unable to lock in the necessary internships required in order to get hired in his desired industry. Frustrated & disheartened, he was forced to move back in with his parents and figure out his next move. Although he admits he has been humbled over the past two years more than ever in his life, he credits this arduous time as being the pivot point that has lead him to the wonderful SE Michigan endurance community that he now calls home.
Ok, what the hell does Dogstache mean and why should you join the movement? We talking Huron 100 Pioneers?? Quinn, you running XC in ELEMENTARY school, ma boy!? Apiarists?? Pigeon Milk?? Jam some Jazz with that warm leaf based beverage! DJ Odorico, say whaaa?? The book of ultra?! Al dente nanners?! Dogs, curse words and tea oh my!
This, and oh so much more in this banter-filled, hilarious and encouraging episode of the PRP!
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Recorded Wednesday October 25th @ 6:30PM EST