Running in the Center of the Universe

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

Much Can Happen in 22 Miles - Episode #53

If you're slow like me, then it takes several hours to run twenty-two miles. A lot can happen in several hours. In this podcast, I 'run' into several people I know, several people I don't really know, and spend some time alone. I also get so mentally involved near the end of the run that I forget to take a walk break. Some links mentioned in the podcast: Disney's Princess Half Marathon Lower Potomac River Marathon Ashland Railroad 10k Run info page Music by Garageband, U.S. Marine Band and Derek Miller's Penmachine

Episode #52 - Running in the Center of the Universe

Sometimes endurance training isn't always exciting and inspirational. Sometimes it's just mundane and a matter of putting miles under your feet in order to achieve a distance goal. In this podcast, I consider the regularity that distance running can impose and ponder ways to deal with it. Some links mentioned in the show: Run With Me blog Run Digger Run podcast Runners Round Table podcast Runners Lounge Runningpodcasts.org Ashland Railroad 10k Run info page Music by Garageband, U.S. Marine Band and Derek Miller's Penmachine

Episode #51 - Back on Track

Sometimes you have to alter your training plan depending on what messages you're receiving from your body. My body rebelled after running 40+ miles last week so I needed to dial it back a bit. But now I think I'm back on track and ready to increase the workload. In this podcast, I've included an amateur audio commercial for the upcoming Ashland Railroad 10k Run. The race is in its 31st year and is the longest running 10k in the area. Some links mentioned in the show: Shamrock Marathon Jason's Run 4 Change Strolling Jim 40 Mile Ultra B&A Trail Marathon Ashland Railroad 10kRun info page Texas Independence Relay Music by Garageband, U.S. Marine Band and Derek Miller's Penmachine