In today's episode we are heading to the Midwest to hear from my guest Tom A. about his first half marathons in Michigan and in Wisconsin.  If these two states are in your 50 State quest, join us for a listen. 

Or how about changing things up, possibly trying a Color Run, the "healthy and happiest 5k race on the planet." We'll revisit our experience with this fun event. 

Are you thinking of beginning a mileage challenge? Tom will share his experience with the Mile Challenge, running at least a mile every day. We'll hear how long Tom kept his mile streak going!

Lastly, Tom shares which races are on his someday list along with his favorite shoes and tech gear.  

Detroit Marathon - https://www.freepmarathon.com/

Color Run- https://thecolorrun.com/

Madison Marathon - https://www.madisonmarathon.org/

Spotted Cow Craft Beer- https://newglarusbrewing.com/beers/ourbeers/beer/spotted-cow

Strava App-  https://www.strava.com/apps

Great Ocean Road Race - https://greatoceanroadrunfest.com.au/

This podcast series was recorded at The Podcast Lab, WSCA 106.1 Portsmouth, N.H.

Join my guest Sarah and I as we revisit the St. Jude's marathon and half marathon, an annual December race series held in Memphis, Tennessee. We also discussed points of interest we visited including the Stax Museum, the Civil Rights Museum, Beale Street, and Elvis's Graceland home. 

After the break, Sarah and I recall winning the lottery--the New York City Marathon lottery that is!--and how we both loved so many aspects of the big city race.   

And before wrapping up our time together, Sarah shares her favorite running shoe by Brooks, her favorite tech gear as well as which races are on her bucket list. And we conclude with talking about the Bling Era, when race medals grew to the size of dinner plates! Join us for an entertaining and informative show in which we discuss a wide range of running topics!

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National Civil Rights Museum- https://www.civilrightsmuseum.org/

Stax: Museum of American Soul Music-https://staxmuseum.com/

St. Jude's Memphis Marathon-https://www.stjude.org/

New York City Marathon - https://www.nyrr.org/tcsnycmarathon

Running gloves with lights  https://www.mangatalites.com/collections/full-gloves

Runner's Alley Running Store https://runnersalley.com/

This podcast series was recorded at The Podcast Lab, WSCA 106.1 Portsmouth, N.H. 

In today's episode, my guest Carolyn talks about her experience with Team in Training. She also offers terrific insights about lessons learned from training for a longer race and how she applies the training approach to other aspects of her life.  In addition, Carolyn takes us along as she revisits one of her favorite races, the Covered Bridges Half Marathon in Queechee, Vermont. 

Thinking about a trail run? Carolyn discusses one of her favorite trail/adventure races, the Vermont 50 held at Ascutney Mountain. Lastly, with humor, insight, and wisdom, Carolyn highlights ways that staying active and incorporating cross training has enhanced her life. Join us for an interesting and inspiring discussion!  

Runner's Alley https://runnersalley.com/

Vermont 50  https://vermont50.com/

Team in Training https://www.teamintraining.org/

Clarence deMar Marathon, Keene, N.H.  https://clarencedemar.com/

This podcast series was recorded at The Podcast Lab, WSCA 106.1 Portsmouth N.H.

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Join us for an insightful and reflective conversation with Ramiro as he discusses his return to running after taking a break. We hear how Ramiro completed his first half marathon at the Newburyport, Massachusetts Half and how he is excited about the road races ahead.  Ramiro also shares his experiences with running, how he works to avoid injuries, and how thinking about a different distance as his first long race provided him with terrific success. 

Ramiro shares feedback about his favorite running shoe by Adidas and how the Jerusalem Marathon is on his race list. We hope you will join us for this upbeat and entertaining episode!

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Newburyport Half-https://events.racewire.com/newburyport-half-marathon/

Los Angeles Marathon- https://www.lamarathon.com/pages/la-marathon-

Jerusalem Marathon- https://jerusalem-marathon.com/en/home-page/

This podcast series was recorded at The Podcast Lab, WSCA 106.1 Portsmouth, N.H. 

https://wscafm.org/podcast-lab/

In today's episode, Kathleen M. and I are having a conversation about the Chicago Marathon, a race we did together many years ago. Kathleen's success with the Chicago Marathon led her to many years of running, including completing 10 Boston Marathons! If a marathon is on your someday list, join us for a listen!

In addition to offering running insights, Kathleen shares wisdom about the mind/body connection, her experiences with local running clubs, and how she loves trying different physical activities. We also hope Kathleen's practical tips for how to stay with running on a daily basis will encourage runners to keep at it.  

Lastly, Kathleen shares feedback about her favorite running shoe by Mizuma, favorite music genres over time, and what she is looking ahead to on the race calendar! So many helpful tips!

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Chicago Marathon-https://www.chicagomarathon.com/

Rock N' Roll - https://www.runrocknroll.com/

https://www.mizunousa.com/us/

In this episode, my guest Wendy B. and I revisit the Dublin marathon, a race known as the World's Friendliest Marathon. We discuss some of the considerations of international race traveling such as race preparations and juggling time spent sightseeing while getting rest before a big race.  Wendy also shares her experience in Thailand with the Hash House Harriers, an international running club. 

Running a race with friends and family may lead to discussions about what is the right pace for both runners. Wendy and I talk about things which we have found helpful to say or to hear when running together. Hopefully, these approaches are helpful to you too.

Lastly, we touch on cold therapy, a treatment for inflammation, and a few of Wendy's favorite running items include her HOKA sneakers and her Hips Sister running belt.  

I hope you will join us for a listen and a few laughs! 

Happy running!

https://hipssister.com/

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In today's episode we discuss the Bismarck, North Dakota half marathon, a September road race celebrating its 40th anniversary.  A few race details include that it is a Saturday race which begins and ends in Bismarck's Cottonwood Park. The loop course travels through neighborhoods and along the Missouri River.  With race registration, runners receive a nylon bag which includes bright green compression socks.  Pacer groups are offered. Post race festivities include a street festival and Bismarck pub crawl. The race community in Bismarck was very friendly and the race course and finish area were well supported with volunteers.  

My guest Jen S. and I will discuss some race takeaways which include learning we are stronger than we think, and learning to define success using multiple measures. 

We discuss favorite running gear including the HOKA Speed Goat shoes & Garmin's 245 Forerunner GPS watch.   

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