The Runaround Podcast
Hi! My name is Sienna McEneaney and I am a high school journalism student and athlete who interviews other athletes about how sports affect their life. The Runaround Podcast will share the entire run-around of every guest’s experiences in and around athletics. Sports have the power to bring people together in a way not many other things can, and I want to help shine a light on that.
Episodes
23 episodes
Capturing the Sport and Telling Stories with Running Industry Creative Kevin Gunawan
In this episode, I sit down with professional industry creative Kevin Gunawan, whose work has become a staple in the running world. He shares his journey from discovering the sport in high school to competing as a Division I athlete and how tha...
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Episode 23
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1:03:25
Part 2: The Story of Naperville Running Company with Kris Hartner
In this special two-part episode, I sit down with Kris Hartner, founder and owner of Naperville Running Company, to hear the incredible journey of how a dream became a thriving reality.In Part 2 of my conversation with Kris...
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Episode 22
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42:18
Part 1: The Story of Naperville Running Company with Kris Hartner
In this special two-part episode, I sit down with Kris Hartner, founder and owner of Naperville Running Company, to hear the incredible journey of how a dream became a thriving reality.In Part 1, Kris takes us through his e...
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Episode 21
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47:10
The Runaround Podcast 20th Episode! | Reflections from 2024 and Goals for 2025 with Katie Chapman
To celebrate the 20th episode of The Runaround Podcast, I’m bringing back my very first guest, Katie Chapman! Together, we take a trip down memory lane to reflect on the best and worst moments of 2024 and share what those experiences taught us....
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Episode 20
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46:54
Finding Fulfillment in Running and Marketing with Paige Carter
Paige Carter is a former collegiate runner who competed for both UCLA and Boston College. After her time in the NCAA, Paige was the Director of Marketing for Heartbreak. Though it is not addressed in this episode due to it being recorded about ...
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Episode 19
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1:21:40
A Quick Conversation With Adidas Pro Runners Katelyn Tuohy and Elly Henes | 2024 NCAA Cross Country Championships in Madison, Wisconsin
From Heartbreak & Adidas’s pop-up shop in downtown Madison, professional runners Katelyn Tuohy and Elly Henes join me for a quick recording ahead of the 2024 NCAA D1 Cross Country Championships taking place tomorrow, November 23rd, at Thoma...
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Episode 18
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26:51
Posting on Social Media and the Effects of NIL with Heartbreak Love Squad Athlete Dylan Brilliant
On this episode, Dylan Brilliant dives into why he started posting running content on social media, how he grew his platform, and the ways NIL has changed college athletics. Dylan is a fellow Heartbreak Hill Running Company Love Squad Athlete a...
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Episode 17
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40:04
Creating Social Media Content and Navigating Injury with Heartbreak Love Squad Athlete Natalie Harris
Hurdler at the University of Iowa, Natalie Harris, dives into her love for track and field, posting on social media, dealing with a major injury, and balancing athletics with being a regular college student. Natalie is the most positive person,...
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Episode 16
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1:09:34
Qualifying for the Olympic Marathon Trials and Being a Mom with Marisa Hird
Marisa Hird is a mom, elite runner, and the Director of Culture at Naperville Running Company. In this episode, she recaps her high school and college running careers, dives into her eleven-year pursuit of running an Olympic Trials Marathon qua...
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Episode 15
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1:06:25
Recapping Bowerman Running Camp with Mckayla Childs
Mckayla Childs is a rising senior cross country and track athlete from Houston, Texas. This past year she competed at Nike Track Nationals in Eugene, Oregon in the 800 meters. Mckayla and I got to know each other over the past two summers at Bo...
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Episode 14
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52:43
Competitive Running and Transitioning to Triathlon with Danny Winek
Danny Winek was a runner on Neuqua Valley's cross country and track & field state championship teams in 2016 and 2018 and a collegiate athlete at the University of California at Berkeley. He is currently one of the best Ironman triathletes ...
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Episode 13
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1:08:54
Part 2: Coaching and Fostering Success with Hall of Fame Coach Paul Vandersteen
In the second part of this conversation with Coach Paul Vandersteen, he dives into his current endeavors as a coach. He shares the differences between coaching collegiate/adult athletes and coaching high schoolers, in addition to the surprising...
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Episode 12
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46:08
Part 1: Coaching and Fostering Success with Hall of Fame Coach Paul Vandersteen
This is the first episode of a two-part conversation with Coach Paul Vandersteen. He has so much to share about what separates the good athletes from the great ones and how to foster a positive, committed culture within a team. This is a must-l...
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Episode 11
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43:42
Throwing Professionally and Having Fun with Thrower Daniel McArthur
Daniel McArthur is competing at the Track & Field Olympic Trials starting tomorrow, June 21st! He was a collegiate thrower at the University of North Carolina, where he became a 5-Time All-American, 4-Time ACC Champion, the indoor & out...
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Episode 10
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50:54
Running and Coaching for Over 60 Years with Jim McEneaney (my grandfather)
My grandfather has been running since he was a freshman in high school and has continued to find joy in the sport into his seventies. I sit down with him to hear about his journey in running: from high school, to college, to coaching. His advic...
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Episode 9
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59:25
Live Interview with New Balance Pro Runner Dani Jones
I had the amazing opportunity to conduct an interview with professional runner, Dani Jones, during an event with New Balance at Naperville Running Company. This is the live recording of that interview. Dani became a pro runner in 2...
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Episode 8
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1:00:20
Playing Softball and Finding Meaning Outside of Sports with Kelsey O'Connor
Kelsey O'Connor shares her experiences in playing softball, getting recruited to compete in college, and dealing with injuries throughout her career. Kelsey shines a light on the less glamorous parts of high-level competition and how she learne...
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Episode 7
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1:05:15
Finding Joy in Fitness and Living with Parkinson's with Jimmy Choi
Jimmy Choi shares his journey from being diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease at 27 years old to being an American Ninja Warrior Competitor, ultramarathoner, and Guinness World Record Holder. Jimmy dives into how fitness changed the trajectory of...
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Episode 6
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1:10:08
Dealing with Pressure and Making the Most of Opportunities with Jessie Bailey
Current collegiate runner and former Neuqua Valley athlete, Jessie Bailey, shares her journey from competitive dancer to elite runner. Jessie walks through her extremely successful senior year of high school and her experiences while running in...
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Episode 5
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1:01:53
Growing Up Playing Sports and Pursuing Media with Lauren Varak and Mridula Natarajan
I have a conversation with two of my best friends and media classmates, Lauren and Mridula. We discuss how sports have shaped our childhood, how we fell in love with making stories through video, and what our favorite memories with each other a...
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Episode 4
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49:51
Over A Decade of Playing Basketball and Plans for the Future with Drew Beutel
I sit down with one of Illinois' best high school basketball players, Drew Beutel to discuss his time competing over the past twelve years. He shares the intricacies of wheelchair basketball and his plans for the future, including pursuing a pr...
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Episode 3
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24:37
Overcoming Adversity and Looking Forward to College with Carissa Hamilton
I talk to my former all-state teammate, Carissa Hamilton, about her successful high school running career and her goals for competing in college. As a person who has overcome many injuries, Carissa shares her insights about how to persevere thr...
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Episode 2
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46:30