#120 | Figure it Out w/ Tommie Runz

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Tommie Runz is a dad, a podcast host, fast marathoner, ultrarunner, a future Cocodona 250 finisher (if Sally can get her way) , and all-around great guy. Listen in as Sally chats with the recent Javelina 100 finisher as the talk about sobriety, running 340 miles, and so much more. Enjoy getting to know Tommie!

Other Episode Highlights:

• The Detroit Classic - his race

• Started running after putting away alcohol for good
• Sober for 8 years
• Tommie Gunz to Tommie Runz
• Running Boston in a ripping fast time
• Solo speed project - 340 miles
• Losing his dad at 8 yrs old
• Using his story to encourage others
• Sally wants to crew Tommie at Cocodona 250
• Freetrail’s encouragement for Tommie to sign-up for Javelina 100
• Sub 20 first 100 miler
• Javelina Race recap
• Mantra developed during Javelina, Figure it Out
• Swapping toe stories
• Live event at the The Running Event
• Tommie Runz Show
• PR Project
• Sally & Tommy event in 2026?

Connect with Tommie on IG: @tommie_runz

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