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Slingin' Shoes

Slingin' Shoes

By: Mark Sullivan & Chris Farley
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Lively discussions about the run specialty business.

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Episodes
  • From Switzerland to San Antonio
    Mar 31 2026

    From the mountains of Switzerland to the hills of Texas, Slingin' Shoes features two uplifting conversations. Garrett Sage, owner of Irun Texas, tells Mark and Chris what he learned managing an Amazon warehouse and why he walked away to work for Fleet Feet and eventually buy his own store.

    Our brand interview is with Caspar Copetti, one of the founders of ON, who recently assumed the co-CEO title with another founder David Allemann. Caspar discusses product innovation, channel segmentation and how ON works to stay entrepreneurial at $4 billion in annual sales.

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    56 mins
  • Empowered Women
    Mar 17 2026

    We celebrate Women's History Month with two women who are leaving their mark on the run business: Kathy Dalby of Pacers Running and Burke Beck of Red Coyote Running. The pair share what prompted them to launch the Empowerun Retreat and reveal how the event is an important forum to discuss the challenges women face not only in the business, but in their work and home relationships. Tune in for a candid, inspiring conversation.



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    33 mins
  • 30 Years and Counting with Dave Zimmer
    Mar 3 2026

    Dave Zimmer shares some of his greatest hits from 30 years as owner of the Fleet Feet Chicago franchise. He also talks about his plans to open a 10th store and the relationships, community, charitable giving and customers that keep him motivated. Spoiler alert: Dave also reveals who really developed the phrase "Running Changes Everything." Tune in and find out.

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    41 mins
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