Running in the Center of the Universe

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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The 33rd running of the Ashland Railroad Run was a success. I am very proud to be a part of a tradition that was here long before I was.

What's cool about this event is that it's a little bit different each year and you never know what can happen. In this podcast, I share some anecdotes from the event and provide each listener with some insight about directing a 10k road race. There are so many details when producing a road race that it really helps to share the work load!

Some links mentioned in the show:

Bloomsday Run Spokane WA

http://www.drsmitty.com/

http://www.kalerunning.com/

http://www.potawatomitrailruns.com/index2.htm

St. Louis Marathon course is closed!

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Stephanie Medlin's MS fundraising site

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I'm right on the verge of suffering from overuse injury(s) because I'm not an elite runner. I'm an ordinary nobody, middle of the pack runner, who is trying to do something extraordinary. The extraordinary part is preparing to run yet another 50 mile ultramarathon. This podcast is about that and other frank comments about endurance running.

Bull Run Run 50 Mile Ultra info

2011 Ashland Railroad Run 10k race info

2011 Ashland Railroad Run 10k registration info

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Many thanks to Mandy Miller of ultras4mortals for her time in producing this show about the Keys100 ultramarathon in Florida. This is part 2 of a podcast topic that was started in January 2011. The annual race is held in May. The Keys100 has 100 mile, 50 mile and team relay options. This is an action packed podcast full of information about the race. Special guest is a local ultrarunner named Rodney who ran his first marathon at age 12. I'll have more about Rodney in a future show.

2011 Ashland Railroad Run 10k race info

2011 Ashland Railroad Run 10k registration info

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All listeners who checked in for the 'stand up and be counted' campaign are mentioned in this show. Thanks to all listeners who emailed me. Your comments about the show are what make the show happen and I appreciate hearing from everyone who took the time to write in.

All the best, Ashland Dave

2011 Ashland Railroad Run 10k race info

2011 Ashland Railroad Run 10k registration info

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