Having recently completed our respective races up in Belleville, Wisconsin, we thought we'd spend this episode commiserating over the highs and lows of running the Ten Junk Miles race.

Roadbox 50+ UPF Hoodie
Korsa 50 UPF Long Sleeve T
Rabbit UPF Defelctor 2.0 Hoodie
Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance by Alex Hutchinson

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Jim had this idea for us to interview each other (before we take on real guests) as a way for our listeners to get to know us a bit better.  Join us for a deeper dive as Chris reveals elements of both his personal life and his running life.  Also... OMG WE MADE IT TO 10 EPISODES!!!

TrackSmith Twilight Tank
Ciele FST Singlet
Hyperice Normatec 3 leg stranglers
Chris' photography

Some of Chris' Playlists on Spotify
Stoner Run Club
Faster, Pussycat!  Kill! Kill!
Twee as Fck!

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In this week's episode we talk about how to handle running when the temps begin to heat up.  We've both made awful mistakes trying to hold paces and run hard on hot days (and suffered the consequences).  After experimenting with probably every hydration product on the market, we reveal our thoughts to you along with some practical tips on how to stay cool.  Cool?  Cool!

Shield electrolyte freezer pops
Saucony Xodus Ultra 2 trail shoe

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In this episode we dive in to the concept of gratitude and how it can enrich your running experience.  We discuss not only the many elements, people, places, and things that we all, as runners, have to be grateful for but also how incorporating gratitude can actually impact your running performance.  Jim and I are both so thankful for you, our listening audience and we hope that this conversation can make your running journey a little more meaningful.

Our favorite local massage therapist, Andy Lukasiewicz
Chicago-land race organizer, All Community Events
Saucony Elevate rain jacket
Nike Windrunner jacket

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In our seventh installment, we wrap up our advice on prepping for your upcoming races.  We recap running our recent 20 miler reconnaissance of the Sugar Badger route, and Jim coughs at me over the internet, even though I brought him recovery cake.

Sugar Badger Ultra Trail Race
Chris' Sport Reading Glasses
Altra... shoes for hippies.

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In our running discussions, we've been talking a whole lot about racing.  So you wanna get started?  How do you go about that?  We take such a deep dive into the subject that it's gonna be a 2 parter.

Ciele hats (and other stuff)
Alter Ego... more hats
Fractel... yep hats again!
Squirrel's Nut Butter, put it on your toes!  Or, uh... wherever.

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This time we're talking about the goals, motivations and inspirations that keep us lacing up our shoes day after day... after day.  We discuss how these mental supplements can help us further our running aspirations and Jim shares his insights on negative motivations, which can be just as powerful but not always so healthy.

"Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering"
-Master Yoda

Injinji toe socks
Feetures Our favorite socks!
Skratch for hydration.  Seriously, don't bother with anything else.

Chris' Book Recommendations:
Christopher McDougall: Born to Run
Alex Hutchinson: Endure: Mindy, Body and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance
Meb Keflezighi: 26 Marathons
Matthew Futterman: Running to the Edge
Adharanand Finn: Running with the Kenyans
Jim Denison: The Greatest: The Haile Gebrselassie Story
Deena Castor: Let Your Mind Run
Haruki Murakami: What I Took About When I Talk about Running
Mo Farah: Twin Ambitions

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In this episode, we'll be taking a casual look at various bits of running gear (or 'kit' as the Brits say) and looking at the benefits, the costs and the thoughts behind some really questionable purchases.  These are all things we bought with our own money.  Maybe we'll help you save some of yours.

Shokz awesome headphones
Wahoo Tickr heartrate monitor
Garmin watches, etc...
Sorsoap
Salomon killer hydration vests and other stuff
Stryd Pod (skip this)
Road ID
Noxgear... light up your run.
Ultraspire more brighter!
RollRecovery... this we like.
CEPCompression... Jim likes, Chris hates compression.

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In Episode 3, we discuss the fine points of running on trails versus the road.  Join us as we explore all the reasons to run through the vast beauty of our natural habitat as well as some thoughts on why you might stick to the road on occasion.  Each has their ups and downs, though the ups on trails tend to be steeper.  Watch out for that horse poop!

Garmin Epix 2 (love this watch so hard!)
Born to Run... a great read.

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In this episode, we discuss how running has benefited our mental health.  It's not without its own pitfalls, but we've both managed to navigate those difficulties to come through with a more positive mindset.  Let's take a look inside our nutty heads!  Do you have to be crazy to run a marathon?  Maybe.

The Forge, cool trail races in the Chgo 'burbs.
Path Projects, possibly Jim's favorite brand for running clothes.
TrackSmith, I mean... it's TrackSmith.

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