Running a marathon is difficult for anyone but getting into the right mentality is a plus. In this podcast, I briefly mention what has worked for me, an average, middle of the pack, nobody. Music by Garageband, U.S. Marine Band and Derek Miller’s Penmachine Read Entire Article

I got out on the road again and put down a few miles. I’m still getting back in the saddle but looking forward to week one of my fall marathon training. Join me as I talk about distance running in Ashland, Virginia. Links mentioned in the show: Cascade Lakes Relay site Runcast TV Woodlandsfit.com Running Stupid podcast Pacific Coast Trail Runs Music [...] Read Entire Article

Richmond Road Runners Club does a great job managing races in Richmond (Virginia) and the surrounding area. In this podcast, I report on the Stratford Hills 10k race which celebrated its 30th year. I also report on some of the great performances by Team Incognito members. Links mentioned in the show: Runners World Marathon Challenge Run Digger [...] Read Entire Article

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. [...] Read Entire Article

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 [...] Read Entire Article

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 [...] Read Entire Article

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 [...] Read Entire Article

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 [...] Read Entire Article

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 [...] Read Entire Article

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 [...] Read Entire Article

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 & [...] Read Entire Article

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 [...] Read Entire Article

I won’t have a show this week due to my computer being in the shop for a repair. Read Entire Article

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 Read Entire Article

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 [...] Read Entire Article

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 [...] Read Entire Article

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 [...] Read Entire Article

Everyone’s body has a breaking point. I found mine this past week and had to take a few days off. In this podcast, I talk about the foot pain I’ve experienced and what I hope will help me overcome it. Some links mentioned in the show: Krispy Kreme Challenge http://run4change.wordpress.com/ Music by Garageband, U.S. Marine Band and Derek Miller’s [...] Read Entire Article

In order to prepare for an ultramarathon I have planned for the first weekend in May, I’ve started running back to back long runs on the weekend. I hope this will train my body to run on tired legs. In this podcast, I talk a bit about the long run sandwich. Some links mentioned in the [...] Read Entire Article

I have been fortunate to maintain a pretty decent training program over the last several months. In this podcast, I talk a bit about my spring marathon plans. Some links mentioned in the show: Lower Potomac River Marathon (Maryland) Jami’s Blog: Runner For Good Charlottesville (Virginia) Marathon Read Entire Article