Dirt Dawg's Running Diatribe

Dirt Dawg's Running Diatribe episodes:

• 01.17.2018

  191 - End of the Trail

  A discourse on the life of a lobster and the end of the trail for the podcast. Thank you for taking me out on the road with you over the years. Keep moving forward and one day maybe we will...

  
• 09.19.2017

  190 - B.A.G.S. (Be A Good Sport)

  A running diatribe about why being a good sport is necessary in spite of messages of hate and bad sportsmanship    What the hell happened at the Mexico City Marathon    Thanks for listening to the podcast. Please consider leaving a review on Itunes....

  
• 09.02.2017

  188 - The Raven and Play

  This week, I am out on the road and dig into what makes Robert Kraft aka "The Raven" such a popular figure and why are kids encouraged to get out and play for 60 min every day and adults aren't? Show...

  
• 07.28.2017

  186 - Drunken Tunnel

  Another less than a mile podcast format. The topic? My first drunken tunnel.  Let me know what you think.  email: [email protected]  twitter: dirtdawg50k instagram: mike.croy

  
• 07.14.2017

  185 - Less Than A Mile Podcast

  Less then a mile, a long slow mile podcast Trying a new format out as I ramble on about a mini minimalism experiment about the power of one.  Let me know what you think.  email: [email protected]  twitter: dirtdawg50k instagram: mike.croy

  
• 06.30.2017

  184 - Wabi Sabi

  A rambling diatribe about the Zen philosophy Wabi Sabi Links:  Wabi Sabi  Jim Walmsey: 2016 Western States  Running Buddhas Email: [email protected]  Twitter: dirtdawg50k Instagram: mike.croy

  
• 06.18.2017

  183 - IV's, DNF's and Run the Bends

  A rambling diatribe on a true Did Nothing Fatal.  Show Links:  Ruth Ellis Center Move It Fitness, LLC  El Barzon Vicente's Cuban Cuisine  A Decade On - Brian Morrison and the Western States 100

  
• 05.21.2017

  182 - Just In Case

  Back with a new Mac and ready to roll on wheels.   Books: Walden On Wheels             American Lion              Tribes Email: [email protected]

  
• 04.24.2017

  181 - Marathon Spouse

  Spurish of the moment marathon for fun.  Show Links:  Athlinks Martain Marathon  A Day in the Life by Billy Yang  email me: [email protected]  consider subscribing to the podcast or leaving a review on Itunes

  
• 04.15.2017

  180 - Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind

  A rambling run through the woods and what is exactly zen mind, beginner's mind?  Show Links:  Trader Joe's Tater Tots Trader Joe's Misson Coffee Stout Meant to Be Broken: KM and the AT  Email me: [email protected]  Twitter: @mcroy50k Instagram: mike.croy

  
• 03.26.2017

  179 - Tribe

  A rambling diatribe on what really is a "tribe" Tribe - Sebastian Junger The Book of Joy - Dalai Lama/Archbishop Desmond Tutu  Contact me: [email protected]  Follow me: @mcroy50k on Twitter Strava - Mike Croy

  
• 03.04.2017

  178 - Essential Deep Work

  Ramblings on the road about how to do essential deep work.  Show Links:  Deep Work by Cal Newport Essentialism by Greg McKeweon Running with the Mind of Meditation by Sakyong Mipham  Show email: [email protected]

  
• 02.01.2017

  177 - The Passing of Time

  Another rambling diatribe on the road. The topic this week: The passing of time Please consider subscribing to the podcast or leaving a review on Itunes.  Contact me: [email protected]

  
• 01.15.2017

  176 - Cutting the Cord

  This week's rambling finds me talking about simplyifying life a bit by cutting the cord and how that can spill over into other areas of your life, and yes, even your running life.  25 Best Running Books of All Time  Please subscribe...

  
• 01.01.2017

  175 - Daily Forward Motion

  Another rambling run. Topics include: 2016 year end review for both me and the border collie  2017 goals  Run The Edge Bomba Socks 10 Commandments of Winter Running  Ashland Dave Hoka Clifton 2

  
• 12.18.2016

  174 - Take it Slow

  Another rambling run out in the snow.  Show Links:  Dumb Runner  Sub 2 Hours Old Fashioned  Finding Traction  Please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review on Itunes Keep moving forward, and I will catch up with you down the road

  
• 12.04.2016

  173 - Tis The Season

  Another rambling diatribe on the run. Topics of note:  New Running Things What to get the wife for xmas  The lunacy and genius of the Elf on the Shelf  Embracing the noise Film: Fat to Finish

  
• 11.13.2016

  172 - Back in the Saddle

  Yes, it has been awhile since the podcast, but that doesn't mean that I haven't been running. In fact, I have been running probably more consistently and stepping out into the community to share the practice of yoga with the...

  
• 08.28.2016

  171 - Slow Jogging

  A review of the book: Slow Jogging as well as a diatribe about the future of the podcast.  Check out fellow listener's Connie's new book: How to Break Free from Abuse  You can find me on twitter @dirtdawg50k or send me an email [email protected]

  
• 08.12.2016

  170 - Thunderbuddies and Deer Flies

  Race reports from the Loopty Loop 8 hour Ultra Marathon and my son and I run his first 5k.  Book discussed:  The Ultra Mindset by Travis Macy Additionally, I wrote my first ebook: One Breath At A Time   It is about how stress affects our...

  
• 07.29.2016

  169 - Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

  Back in podcasting saddle and updates from the road.  How far am I in my 2016 challenge to register and run in a 5k/10k/1/2 marathon/marathon/ and ultra?  What is my new favorite GPS Watch? What is so cool about the Pacific Northwest?  All this...

  
• 04.15.2016

  Episode 168 - Martian Milky Way Combo

  A recap of the Milky Way Combo (5k and 13.1 run) held as part of the Martian Race Series. Ramblings about being smarter than drivers and the deplorable actions of some DPS principals.  Links:  FitBit: States with lowest resting Heart Rate Barkley Ultra Marathon:...

  
• 04.01.2016

  Episode 167 - Breaking Out

  Runcast ramblings and listener email.  Show Links:  The Leader in Me Ultrarunner Tom Green  My New Podcast: Root 2 Shine  Thanks for listening to the show. I would appreciate if you left a review on Itunes. Contact me @ [email protected]

  
• 03.18.2016

  Episode 166 - Mindfulness

  A father, husband and runner with a taste for the marathon and beyond.

  
• 03.05.2016

  Episode 165 - The Power of the Banana

  Another run cast featuring the ramblings about middle school science fairs, the power of the banana and a bunch of other ramblings out on the run

  
• 02.19.2016

  DDRD 164 - Running is an Art

  Another runcast rambling talking about the following topics: Rumbly tummy Not being dumb when it comes to long runs in the cold Movie Reviews - Deadpool and Revenant US Olympic Marathon Trials Thoughts Why Running is an ARTShow links:  Republica 10 Junk MIles Podcast Armstrong Banned from Western...

  
• 02.10.2016

  Ep. 163 - Runcast Ramblings

  This week finds me rambling on the run and chatting about my training, why it takes a village to raise a child, and other assorted topics.

  
• 01.24.2016

  Episode 162 - Connecting the Disconnected

  This week finds me rambling about running related news, a marathon training program and an article that I wrote about teaching yoga to my high school students. Marathon Training ProgramConnecting the Disconnected: A High School Principal's Solution

  
• 12.31.2015

  Episode 161 - Year In Review

  As the year winds down, let's review. Running Times is no longerZach Bitter 100 US mile RecordLance Armstrong wins ultraApp: Stop, Breathe, Think

  
• 12.07.2015

  Episode 160 - How to make it through the holiday

  Updates on APM (all purpose miles) challenge, running with an umbrella and family turkey trots. Also dive into how to exercise during the holiday and a blast from the past with Run Digger Run....

  
• 11.07.2015

  Episode 159 - Free Press Marathon Recap

  Recap of my 23rd marathon overallShow Links: Yoga GloBikram Yoga

  
• 10.14.2015

  Episode 158 - Headlamps and Half Asleep

  Nearing the end of another marathon training cycle and a couple of new items on the agenda: Yoga Teacher Training and Teaching Yoga to Teens.

  
• 08.26.2015

  Cruise in Shoes 5k with the wife

  This episode finds me and the wife discussing her love of running yet again, and our Cruise in Shoes 5k. Show Links: Running On Empty 100 Books That You Should Read on Amazon

  
• 08.12.2015

  Episode 156 - Yoga Minded

  Christy from Yoga Minded takes a lap around the track to discuss yoga and running. I discuss sandlot baseball and a few races I have registered for. YogaMindedR.O.A.K. Aurorae Backpack

  
• 07.29.2015

  Episode 155 - Vacationing in Italy, Turkey, Greece

  Exploring Europe via land and sea. Show Links: Thrive - by Arianna HuffingtonThe Matheny Manifesto - Mike Matheny  My Organic Life - Nora Pouillon Cici de Pepe

  
• 06.23.2015

  Episode 154 - Slower Marathon Times

  Lots to catch up on this episode: Show Links: Motor City Brewing Works DIA Jolly Pumpkin Selden StandardRiver Rouge Brewing Do You YogaYoga MindedCitizen Yoga

  
• 05.13.2015

  Episode 153 - I DON'T HAVE to RUN, I GET TO RUN

  This week explores some articles about the disturbing trend in America about being sedentary as well as cheating to get into the Boston Marathon. Show Links: The Mean WeenieBillsDC Rainmaker Podcast99 Boulders.ComCitizen Yoga

  
• 04.26.2015

  Episode 152 - Turning 40 and Turning the Page

  This week finds me rambling on the run and what I have learned and what I am leaving behind as I enter a new decade and become a "master" Show Links: CraftworkWalk ScoreLife Wisdom from Coach Wooden

  
• 04.09.2015

  Episode 151 - The Last Great Walk

  Show Links: Book: The Last Great Walk Gear:FitBit Charge HR            Ruffwear Front Range HarnessFood: Green Dot Stables    Motor City Gas Whiskey

  
• 02.08.2015

  Episode 150 - Super Bowl 5k, Scotch and Carbonara

  A review of the Super Bowl 5k Books Mentioned:  The Price of Silence: A moms perspective on Mental Illness - Liza LongTake command: lessons in leadership- Jake Wood - Team Rubicon http://www.teamrubiconusa.org/Movies:  McFarland USA

  
• 01.24.2015

  Episode 149 - The Power of our Words

  Show Links: North American International Auto ShowMidPack PodcastMaster Competitor

  
• 12.29.2014

  Episode 148 - End of the Year and Looking Towards the Horizon

  Show Links: Unbroken 4 Minute Mile Desert Runners One Eyed Betty'sHop Cat 2 James Distillery

  
• 11.10.2014

  Episode 147 - Running Every Day For A Year

  Reflections on running every day for one year. The wife drops in to discuss, the "deep creep", joining "the facebook" and the beer mile.

  
• 10.21.2014

  Episode 146 - Free Press Marathon

  It's a been awhile but I am still running and just finished my 8th Detroit Free Press Marathon. Catch up with me and my rambling diatribe.

  
• 07.02.2014

  Episode 145 - Evaluations, Rubrics, and a 12 hour run

  This week finds me talking about closing up shop in my first year as principal as well as a 12 hour run event. Show Links: Suunto Ambit SLaraBar

  
• 05.04.2014

  Episode 144 - Master Competitor and Trail 50k Race Report

  A father, husband and runner with a taste for the marathon and beyond.

  
• 04.11.2014

  Episode 143 - The Tipping Point

  A couple of really good excuses for why there has been a drought in the podcast along with some book reviews with a tie into running: The Long WalkThe Tipping PointPure Grit 2's Mind Over Diet

  
• 03.02.2014

  Episode 142 - Girls with Sole

  This week finds me chatting with Liz from with Girls from Sole who is working with at risk youth and engaging them in running as well as her journey towards completing 50 marathons. Show Links: Girls with SoleMid Pack Podcast