Running in the Center of the Universe

New Running Buddy - Episode #63

I've got a new running buddy named Blue. He has four legs and his coat is yellow. In this podcast, I mention a few things about running with my new dog and Washington Lacy Park in Hanover County, Virginia. Links mentioned in the show: Ashland Christian Emergency Services website Charlottesville Running Company Stratford Hills 10k website Music by Garageband, U.S. Marine Band and Derek Miller's Penmachine

Memorial Day Run - Episode #62

I did my first Spring "training" run with the great folks from Team Incognito. In this podcast, I talk a bit about the training run and share some Memorial Day reflections. Some of the material in the show is from last year's Memorial Day podcast (episode #13). DVDs from the Strolling Jim 40 Mile Ultra are still available. I'll burn you one for free and mail it out on my dime but a $5 donation to Ashland Christian Emergency Services is requested (honor system). Ashland Christian Emergency Services website Music by Garageband, U.S. Marine Band and Derek Miller's Penmachine

Post Ultra Blues - Episode #61

Anyone who finishes a major endurance running event has to come up with something to get over the "blues" that can follow such an event. In this podcast, I talk about what is on the horizon in addition to my comments on the plethora of emails I got about my participation in the Strolling Jim 40 Mile Run. Thanks to everyone who sent in the good will emails. Each one was appreciated! Sites mentioned in this podcast are: Go Wagon! running website Run Ansky Run running blog Dirt Dawg's Ultra Running podcast Running with the Pack podcast Bruce Mcintosh's running blog Music by Garageband, U.S. Marine Band and Derek Miller's Penmachine

Strolling Jim 40 Mile Run - Episode #60

On May 2, Tom & I ran the Strolling Jim ultra marathon. In its 31st year, the Strolling Jim event is the second longest 'running' ultra in the country. In this podcast, I talk about the experience. DVDs of the event are available for $5. All proceeds to benefit Ashland Christian Emergency Services (ACES). Email me at ashlanddave@gmail.com for more information.

Camping After Marathoning - Episode #59

I went camping after marathoning (which is not to be confused with marathon camping). In this podcast, I talk a bit about the Charlottesville Marathon and another upcoming race, the Strolling Jim 40 Mile Run. I would like to thank the listeners who sent in emails this week! Music by Garageband, U.S. Marine Band and Derek Miller's Penmachine

Mid Week Long Runs - Episode #58

The end is near for my mid-week long runs. In this podcast, I take listeners along for my mid-week 10 miler which starts off not so good. I'm running the Charlottesville (Virginia) Marathon this weekend and it will serve as my last "long" training run before the Strolling Jim 40 Mile Run on May 2, 2009. Music by Garageband, U.S. Marine Band and Derek Miller's Penmachine

Railroad Run 10k - Logistics for 31 Miles - Episode #57

Publishing a podcast on the internet is as easy as 1-2-3 if the planets are all in alignment, there's a full moon and you have a computer (with software) that agrees with what you want to do. In this podcast, things worked out this week and I was able to get out another episode. I talk about the great race in my town, the Ashland Railroad Run 10k (in its 31st year) and the logistics of running 23 miles after running a 10k. I also feature some listener comments which include a great marathon report from Pat of Williamsburg, VA. I hope you like the show. Oh yeah, I also met Dr. Smitty, who is a great 10k runner, marathoner, and ultramarathoner. Dr. Smitty visited the Center of the Universe and placed in his age group in the 10k! Music in this podcast by GarageBand and the U.S. Marine Band.

3 Good Race Reports - Episode #56

I've cured some of my technical problems but more are looming on the horizon. I'll still get a show out every week or so. I hope you stick around if you've become a regular listener. Thank you. In this podcast, I hit on three good race reports from Virginia, Maryland and Texas. The races mentioned are: Baltimore & Annapolis Trail Marathon Texas Independence Relay Shamrock Marathon Music by U.S. Marine Band and Derek Miller's Penmachine

Rocks in my Shoes - Bugs in my Computer - Episode #55

You never realize how dependent upon you are on a laptop computer until it's gone for a few days. In this podcast, I put together some audio clips in a more crude fashion than previous shows due to my massive podcast production studio being in disrepair. I also provide a training update, go over some listener comments and wonder if my shoes are engineered to allow small rocks to get in every time I run. Music by U.S. Marine Band and Derek Miller's Penmachine

7th Marathon Race Notes - Episode #54

I posted a personal best at the Lower Potomac River Marathon in Maryland. And I did it with 40 minutes of walking! In this podcast, I explain how the 25/5 method benefitted me more than I thought it would. Music by Garageband, U.S. Marine Band