Running in the Center of the Universe

Notes from the Richmond Marathon, Conrail Twitty, & More - Episode #143

Some notes from my third Richmond Marathon as well as some thoughts on a graffiti tagger whose parents I didn't realize I knew. Music by Garageband, U.S. Marine Band, and the late Derek Miller's Penmachine http://mastercompetitor.blogspot.com/2011/11/ashland-dave-is-at-center-of-universe.html http://lazybonesrunning.blogspot.com/ http://www.justfinish.com/ http://www.graveyard100.com/Graveyard_100.html http://charlotteultrarun.org/ http://ultrasignup.com/ http://runningafterdaylight.blogspot.com/ NEW SITE!! http://trailrunnernation.com/wp/

There Is More Than One Way To Experience 50 Miles - Episode #142

This podcast is about the 2011 Mountain Masochist 50+ Mile Trail Run. It includes a special presentation by Jennifer Davis, world record holder for thru hiking the Appalachian Trail. Music by Garageband, U.S. Marine Band, and the late Derek Miller's Penmachine ultrarunnerpodcast.com

You Always Look at the Highest Flag - Episode #141

In this podcast, I talk about my strategy for Richmond. I also talk about runners who cheat and what it's like to be a middle of the pack runner. Music by Garageband, U.S. Marine Band, and the late Derek Miller's Penmachine 8 year old Robert Wood found after missing for 6 days in Hanover County

Running in a Small Town - Episode #140

Living and being a runner in a small town has benefits from time to time. That and more in this episode of the podcast. Music by Garageband, U.S. Marine Band, and the late Derek Miller's Penmachine http://www.transalpine-run.com/alps_cross_start.htm http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMcH2cqRmwg http://y42k.wordpress.com/2011/09/30/win-a-free-copy-of-r-is-for-running/ http://www.abueloruns.com/ http://runwithme-cindy.blogspot.com/ http://lazybonesrunning.blogspot.com/

Finally Some Respect For The Sub 5-Hour Marathoner - Episode #139

Runner's World showcases three sub 5-hour marathoners in the October 2011 issue. That and some comments about the Buffalo Bills, excessive cell phone use and the liberating feeling of the long run are part of this episode. Music by Garageband, U.S. Marine Band, and the late Derek Miller's Penmachine

Thrill of Victory (and Possibility of Failure) - Episode #138

"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? Music by Garageband, U.S. Marine Band, and the late Derek Miller's Penmachine

Earthquake! No wait...It's a Hurricane! - Episode #137

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/ Music by Garageband, U.S. Marine Band, and the late Derek Miller's Penmachine

Wrong Way Running, etc. - Episode #136

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 Music by Garageband, U.S. Marine Band, and the late Derek Miller's Penmachine

Drive 4 Hours to Walk 1.5 Miles - Episode #135

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. Music by Garageband, U.S. Marine Band, and the late Derek Miller's Penmachine graveyard100

The Sub 5-Hour Marathoner - Episode #134

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. Music by Garageband, U.S. Marine Band, and the late Derek Miller's Penmachine