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Music Meets Miles: A Global Adventure

What happens when you combine the grit of an endurance race with the energy of a live concert? You get an idea that is equal parts creative, slightly ridiculous, and completely inspiring. That’s exactly what co-hosts Jason Bahamundi and Joe Hardin explored on the What’s In Your Earbuds? podcast, presented by Run Tri Bike.

The duo launched into a playful “fantasy draft” where they built a dream global running concert tour, pairing iconic race destinations with legendary music venues. The result? A journey that highlights not just the races endurance athletes love but also the music that fuels those miles.

Imagining the Ultimate Tour for Athletes

Picture this: you’re lining up for the Spine Race, ready to tackle the rugged UK terrain. Hours (or days) later, you’re celebrating your finish at the iconic Wembley Stadium, with live music shaking the stands.

Or maybe your perfect combo is the Indy Mini Marathon followed by a night at the intimate Vogue Theater, where finish-line euphoria blends seamlessly with the energy of a live show.

Jason and Joe’s draft took listeners from New York City’s Hammerstein Ballroom paired with the NYC Marathon, all the way to Louisville’s KFC Yum Center tied to the gnarly Knobstone 50. Each selection celebrated not just the physical grind of endurance racing but the emotional lift music provides.

Why Music Matters in Endurance Sports

Of course, the episode wasn’t just about fun matchups. It also highlighted a universal truth: music is the training partner every athlete carries in their earbuds.

Whether it’s the song that gets you through mile 20 of a marathon, the steady beat that locks in your pace, or the anthem that makes you forget your quads are screaming on a climb….music turns struggle into celebration.

Research shows that listening to music while training can reduce perceived exertion, increase efficiency, and elevate mood. But beyond the science, music creates memories. We don’t just remember races by the miles we covered—we remember the soundtracks that carried us through.

Laughter, Banter, and Big Ideas

One of the strengths of What’s In Your Earbuds? is the chemistry between Jason and Joe. This episode was filled with laughs, questionable venue choices (yes, chicken and endurance sports somehow collided), and plenty of friendly jabs.

The banter kept things light, while the brainstorming inspired athletes to think about their own race-day playlists in a new way. By pairing the grind of endurance events with the joy of music, the podcast reminded listeners that sport is as much about community and fun as it is about competition.

Why You’ll Love This Episode

You’ve spent hours curating the perfect long run playlist.
You’ve daydreamed about combining your passions for music and racing.
You want a podcast that makes you laugh while it motivates.
You believe running and music both build stronger communities.

At its core, this episode was a celebration of the everyday athlete—the runners, triathletes, and endurance junkies chasing finish lines while blasting their favorite tracks.

Join the Conversation

Jason and Joe don’t just want listeners—they want teammates. That’s why they invite you to share your own dream concert-race combos.

Your Turn: What venue and race would YOU pair up? Drop your idea in the comments and keep the conversation going.

And don’t forget to share the episode with your training buddies, running groups, or that one friend who insists “I don’t run with music.” (Trust us—they need this more than they know.)

Because at the end of the day, running with music creates motivation where racing is better and life is better when we laugh together.

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