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Early Miles with Steve Gonser is about how people are built, not just how they perform.Hosted by physical therapist and RunSmart founder Steve Gonser, the show features real conversations about discipline, health, and the early miles that shape who we become.No hype. No shortcuts. Just stories, science, and perspective for anyone trying to stay in it for the long run.
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Signup to Generate a PitchEarly Miles with Steve Gonser is about how people are built, not just how they perform. Hosted by physical therapist and RunSmart founder Steve Gonser, the show features real conversations about discipline, health, and the early miles that shape who we become. No hype. No shortcuts.
Early Miles with Steve Gonser is hosted by RunSmart. The show has published 15 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "#14 Ultra DNF at Cayuga 50" (31 May 2026, 45 minutes), "#13 RED-S and the Female Runner with Dr. Kate Ackerman MD MPH" (27 May 2026, 56 minutes), and "#12 Clearing the Calendar with Felicia Pasadyn" (12 May 2026, 84 minutes).
Early Miles with Steve Gonser publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 68 minutes across 15 episodes.
Booking probability for Early Miles with Steve Gonser is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Early Miles with Steve Gonser requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Early Miles with Steve Gonser's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Early Miles with Steve Gonser are Therapists & Other Health Practitioners. Early Miles with Steve Gonser has a sports audience.
RunSmart hosts Early Miles with Steve Gonser, a sports podcast with 15 episodes published.
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Episode #14
Most race recaps you hear are the highlight reel — the PRs, the podiums, the "everything clicked" days. This one isn't that. In this episode, I walk through a 50-mile mountain ultra in Ithaca's gorge country that I'd...
Dr. Kate Ackerman, co-founder and president of the WHSP Institute (Women's Health, Sports & Performance) and head doctor for US Rowing, joins the show to walk through one of the most important and least understood...
Saucony pro runner and NYU medical student Felicia Pasadyn returns to Early Miles for the conversation no one wanted to record. Months after signing her first pro contract, Felicia ran a 32:04 PR to win The TEN in late...
Early Miles with Steve Gonser
Bill Armstrong, co-founder of Neversecond, joins the show to break down one of the biggest shifts happening in endurance sports today… fueling. For years, endurance athletes were told to take in minimal carbohydrates...
Episode #10
We recorded this episode at 5 a.m. to catch Ethan Shuley while he’s in Japan living and training. Before running 2:07 and landing one of the top 10 fastest U.S. marathon times, Ethan’s start in the sport wasn’t what...
Episode #9
Running a 2:30 marathon while attending medical school is a rare balancing act. In this episode, Steve Gonser sits down with Elle Orie to explore the path from multi-sport athlete in Orchard Park, New York, to Cornell...
Early Miles with Steve Gonser
In this episode, we sit down with registered sports dietitian Shannon Wilson to break down the most common fueling mistakes runners make—starting with chronic underfueling. Together, they outline practical ways runners...
Episode #7
Joe Whelan’s path to 2:09 was not linear. From breaking his kneecap in college to battling recurring stress fractures, he spent years navigating setbacks, under-recovery, and training imbalances. After stepping away...
In this conversation, Jeffrey Durmer discusses his journey from athlete to sleep expert, explores the evolution of sleep medicine, the impact of consumer technology on sleep tracking, and the significance of heart rate...
Early Miles with Steve Gonser
Keira D'Amato joins Early Miles to unpack one of the most unconventional journeys in American distance running. From five-time Virginia state champion to collegiate All-American at American University, her early...
Episode #4
In this episode, we break down how to structure half or full marathon training so we can build fitness without breaking down . We use the idea of three training “levers” — duration, frequency, and effort — and explain...
Episode #3
Anne shares her journey from a childhood filled with outdoor adventures in Cincinnati to becoming a record-breaking ultramarathon runner. She discusses her experiences in various races, including the Leadville 100 and...
Felicia Pasadyn is a 2:35 marathoner, former Olympic Trials swimmer, and current NYU medical student who returned to elite-level running by doing almost everything differently than the standard marathon playbook. In...
Episode #1
Steve Gonser shares his journey from a reluctant runner to a passionate marathoner, discussing his experiences, challenges, and the evolution of his training methods. He highlights the importance of context in research...
Early Miles with Steve Gonser
Most conversations about running focus on performance. Times. Results. The highlight reel. Early Miles is a long-form conversation podcast about how runners are shaped over time, not just how they perform on race day...
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