Running in the Center of the Universe

"To feel the thrill of victory, there has to be the possibility of failure." - Dr. Pulaski, Star Trek-The Next Generation, Season 2, Episode #3.

This podcast includes two marathon race stories that about 75% reflect the above quote. Who would have thought that a line from Star Trek would inspire a theme for this podcast?

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Topics discussed in this podcast are the east coast earthquake, Hurricane Irene, Patrick Henry Half Marathon, "over" coaching, coaching during a race, generalized reciprocity and duct tape skylight fixes.

Set up your own ultra training schedule

http://lazybonesrunning.blogspot.com/

http://www.abueloruns.com/

http://thewoodlandsmarathon.com/

http://www.runningafterdaylight.com/

Georgia Jewell 100

http://www.teamrwb.com/

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My motivation seems to be back and for some reason it might have something to do with a guy who runs the wrong way on an indoor track. That and other commentary in this week's podcast.

Links mentioned in the show:

http://racethegraveyard.com/Graveyard_100.html http://lazybonesrunning.blogspot.com/

http://runwithme-cindy.blogspot.com/ http://www.sportsbackers.org/events/ph_half/ph_half_marathon.htm

The Boring Runner

Annapolis 10 Miler

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I traveled to Chesapeake, Virginia, which is normally an easy 2 hour drive, to check on my good friend Dr. Smitty who ran almost 30 miles in a heat index of 116 degrees. I got stuck in traffic and arrived just in time to hang out for the last 1.5 miles of his effort.

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graveyard100

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This podcast is about the lack of respect that sub 5 hour marathoners get in running publications. My question is on whose authority does running a sub 4 hour marathon make you better than the sub 5 hour marathoner? There is really no answer to the question but this podcast explores some of that line of thinking.

The second part of the podcast focuses on a friend named Shannon who made a marathon PR by simply relaxing.

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I'm training again. I'm not sure exactly what I'm training for but there's something on the horizon in March 2012 that I'm very interested in.

Some links mentioned in the show:

Graveyard 100

OBX Ultramarathon

Abuelo Runs

iRunFar

Patrick Henry Half Marathon

Annapolis 10 Miler

Stump Jump 50k

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Some great listener emails in this show plus an issue I'm having with Camelbak.

Some sites mentioned are:

Race the Graveyard 100

Doctor Yessis Explosive Running

The Boring Runner

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In episode 131 of the podcast, I finish up my discussion of the Keys 50 Mile Ultramarathon.

Wicked Lost (Keys race report)

Doctor Yessis Explosive Running

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This podcast is part one of a recap of my experience running the 50 mile ultra of the Keys100 on May 14, 2011.

Cranked Calorie online magazine

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Not all ultramarathons are the same. My upcoming ultra in Florida will be hot and I'll be bringing some things with me to help.

I'm sad to report that Derek Miller has died. I never met Derek but I've been using his free music on the podcast for a few years. Derek was a unique person and I encourage you to learn more about his life at the link below.

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