Running in the Center of the Universe

DNF at Pine Creek 100 in Pennsylvania - Episode #231

Ashland Tom covered 81.2 miles on the Pine Creek trail in northern Pennsylvania. The only problem was the race was 100 miles so he was a DNF. Tom's not too sad about it as he's already planning to try again. This episode is about Tom and his post race analysis of his effort. The show will be in two parts. Thanks for listening.

Patrick Henry Half Marathon 2016 - Episode #230

Along with my Ashland running buddies, I ran the 10th annual Patrick Henry Half Marathon. Not my best effort but I made it to the finish line after coming close to quitting. This show has a race report from that and some commentary about standing/sitting/kneeling when our national anthem is played.

This show also has some final thoughts before I head out to help Ashland Tom run the Pine Creek Challenge 100 mile ultramarathon in Pennsylvania.

One of the listeners to the show has written an eBook about food compulsion. Here's the link:

https://www.amazon.com/Food-My-Lover-Thomas-Mueller-ebook/dp/B01IECEHH2#nav-subnav

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

Rookie Ultramarathon Foot Care Mistakes - Episode #229

Ashland Tom and I did the Dahlgren Heritage Rail Trail 50k on August 6, 2016 in King George, Virginia. 

We finished but it was ugly. I made some rookie mistakes with foot care and am paying for it now. At least my nipples didn't bleed. At this point I'm not sure which is worse.

Listen to the show for all the details. This was my 30th marathon and Tom's 49th. 

Thanks for listening to the show! I can be contacted at ashlanddave@gmail.com

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

Running and Touring in Italy - Episode #228

I spent a few weeks in Italy with my immediate and extended families. Lots of audio clips in this episode about our adventures. I took three weeks off from work. I've never been off that long. I highly recommend it even if you don't go anywhere!

Thanks for listening to the show! I can be contacted at ashlanddave@gmail.com

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

You Can Become Spartan Fit! - Episode #227

Spartan Race events have become a movement. The Spartan Race co-founder, Joe De Sena, has a new book called Spartan Fit! The first chapter has been released online and is available at the link below. Check it out. 

 

All listeners to the show can get 10% off any Spartan Race by using the code SPARTANBLOGGER when registering for any race. Also, the first listener who follows the instructions in the podcast will get a FREE race entry to any open heat (non-confirmed start time) Spartan Race in the continental United States. This is almost a $100 value!

 

Also in this show: some notes about the inspirational college distance runner, Kayla Montgomery, who has MS but still does endurance running. I also talk some about the Invictus games and get into a little poetry.

 

Thanks for listening! I can be contacted at ashlanddave@gmail.com

http://spartanracemedia.com/

 

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

Flashback to Episode #12 - Introducing Ashland Tom

This is one of the first podcasts I produced. It's pretty bad production wise but the interview content with Tom Grant is great. You have to be a real fan of the podcast to suffer through this one!

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

Re-introducing Ashland Tom - Episode #226

Tom Grant is a Boston qualifier, a marathon maniac and a regular running partner of mine. He's also one of Ashland's local ultrarunners.

Tom and I have covered probably a few thousand miles together over the years. Tom is training for his first 100 miler and right now that's probably the most exciting thing going on in the Center of the Universe!

In this episode, Tom and I go along for a run and talk about his upcoming race, his training, and what keeps him motivated to do the long stuff.

I also briefly recap the 38th Ashland Railroad Run. Thanks for listening!

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

Some Kind of Homecoming - Episode #225

Local running buddies beer night, Boston Marathon cheating, Barkley Marathons, blister busts while sleeping, Pine Creek Challenge 100, Belmead Trail Fest 50, plus the email bag. All in this edition of the Running in the Center of the Universe podcast!

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

Lummox's HAT 50k ultra interview - Episode #224

Lummox is an old friend who now runs ultras. He does it in his own way and trains mostly by himself. This is a great interview. I hope you like it. Thanks for listening to the podcast.

Music by Garage Band and the U.S. Marine Band. 

Mississippi Trail 50 Mile Ultramarathon - Episode #223

On March 5, 2016, I ran the Mississippi Trail 50 Mile Ultramarathon in Desoto National Forest. This episode contains my report from the race. Thanks for listening!

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