Embrace Running Podcast

This week, we talk about a thief being chased by a marathoner. Elena's volunteer experience and 5 reasons to volunteer at races. A 14 year old completes a marathon on all seven continents. A "ghost" runner almost wins a marathon. The Saucony G7 launch event we attended. Street Scramble is done...or is it? Trying out some new shoes. A Christmas Story run in Cleveland. November is National Running Safety Month. And our week in training.

  5 Reasons to Volunteer 14 Year Old Finishes Marathons on all 7 Continents  Comparing Times in the Big Fall Marathons  Marathon led by Ghost Runner  Marathoner Foils Theft Attempt  DZLRUNNER  (G)O'Donnell

This week, we give an update on Mark's arm warmers and the winner of our first contest. We talk about the New York City Marathon including the 35 best signs seen at the race and the first 100 shoes that crossed the finish line. The USA Track and Field Championships are heading to Sacramento in 2014. Runtastic's new scale the Libra will be available this month. RunDisney revealed medals for the Tinkerbell half marathon, Princess half marathon and Glass Slipper Challenge. Lake Tahoe will be hosting a new 200 mile race in 2014. The hydration belt company iFitness is now Fitletic. The random draw for Nike Women's DC half marathon is now open. The Zombie Run takes over Run for Your Lives events. And our week in training.

This week, we talk about new qualifying standards for Western States Endurance Run 2015. Charity entries for the New York City Marathon are down this year. Mark looks for his arm warmers. Elena's race recap of the Rocky Ridge Half Marathon. And our week in training.New this week, our first contest:

  Brazen Racing  Western States Qualifying  NYC Marathon Charity Entries Down

This week, we talk about a six year old running a half marathon. Ryan Hall is not running the New York City Marathon. Running on the horse track at the inaugural Let's Go 510. Elena's race report on the Nike Women's Half Marathon in San Francisco. And our week in training.

  6 year old runs half  Ryan Hall out of NYC Marathon

This week, we talk about sightseeing in Chicago and eating deep dish pizza. Also our full race recap of the Chicago Marathon.

  Chicago Marathon  Kimetto Wins Chicago

This week, we talk about the Marine Corps Marathon going to a lottery system next year. Bay to Breakers has new owners. Races being cancelled and courses being changed due to the government shut down. Race tips for when you have under trained. A funny video about the 8 Stages of Marathon Running. Recommendations we received for Chicago,  and our week in training.

  Bay to Breakers New Owners  Shutdown Affecting Runners  SkinnyRunner  Chicago Marathon

This week, we talk about Wilson Kipsang setting a new world marathon record at the Berlin Marathon. A woman wins a marathon in Utah. American River 50 mile Endurance Run has a new course for 2014. The Marine Corps Marathon also bans hydration packs and vests. RunDisney reveals the medals for the 2014 Disney World Marathon weekend. UROC was this weekend. A woman accidentally runs a marathon in Ontario. Rocky's 50k might actually become a reality. Mark is running in Hoka's. Getting ready for the Chicago Marathon, and our week in training.

  World Record  Races Ban Hydration Packs  UROC Results  American River 50  Rocky Fun Run  Utah Woman is Overall Winner  Accidental Marathon  Hoka One One

This week, we talk about Kara Goucher withdrawing from the New York City Marathon. New locations announced for Ragnar Trail. How far Rocky ran on his training run in Rocky II. Registration for Boston Marathon 2014 is closed. Our experiences with running Ragnar Relay Napa Valley, and our week in training.

Sponsor: Audible.com 30 Day Free Trial. Get yours today at audiblepodcast.com/embracerunning  Rocky and his Training  The Ditka Dash  Boston Race Director Interview  Kara Goucher out of New York  Ragnar Napa

This week, we talk about Killian Jornet being rescued from a mountain. Registration for qualifiers for the Boston Marathon 2014 opened today.  Trying on Hoka's. A controversial Pearl Izumi ad. Active.com owes Iowans refunds. Updated security measures for the Chicago Marathon. The worst long run ever. Getting ready for Ragnar Relay Napa. A race report from the Bean Run and as always, our week in training.

Sponsor: Audible.com 30 Day Free Trial. Get yours today at audiblepodcast.com/embracerunning  Kilian Jornet Rescued  Iowans Get Refunds  Pearl Izumi Ad  Chicago Marathon Security