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Hello Runners,
Welcome to fall. Only three months until 2021, finally. And please, no matter what your political affiliation, GET OUT AND VOTE! Please!!!!!!
Things are changing here at Feel Good Running. The new Intro & Outro are still in production. So I just came up with a temporary band-aid for this episode. The former Intro & Outro have been laid to rest.
I'm pleased to announce a milestone for the Feel Good Running podcast! We have surpassed 10,000 downloads! Many thanks to all you listeners. Thank you for sticking with me and sharing my podcast with your running friends and on your social media platforms. I hope you will continue to do so.
So, this is a very important episode for many reasons. As all of us runners know, the pandemic has changed the face of the running world. Runners, race directors, vendors, charities, sponsors, running event coordinators, volunteers and those who have any involvement with a local running race will get so much out of this episode.
Andrea Dowdy is the CEO and Executive Director and Creigh Kelley is the Race Director of the Denver Colfax Marathon. Together they head up this top premier running event, 7 races in two days that attract over 20,000 runners.
These two amazing, skilled professional individuals join me to talk about the future of running events in a pandemic world. They recently put together "Recommended Guidelines for Small to Large Running Events" that is being embraced world wide.
Be safe runners. Wear your mask in public. Please be kind and courteous to others. Remember to “just show up and always, ALWAYS, feel good about YOUR running!”
Keep running!
~ Jim
SHOW NOTES
Inspirational Running Quote
“I was sad. Then I bought some new running shoes. I'm ok now!” – Unknown
Communicate
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Hello Runners,
The Feel Good Running podcast will be two years old at the beginning of December. That is quite an amount of time in the podcast world. Many podcast's start up and end just as fast, when it is realized how much work goes into doing an episode.
Being the 34th episode of the Feel Good Running podcast, I feel the current format is getting stale. That said, I am working on freshening things up and retooling! My plan is to amp it down a bit. I'm having a new intro & outro produced so it is not so dramatic and polished. More natural.
Also, as mentioned in Episode 33, I am going to cut the time length of future episodes. With so many podcasts to choose from, I think lengthy episodes are not as appealing unless you are a superfan of the show.
I have some very exciting episodes coming up for you. One that is near and dear to my heart, so much so, I hired a editor/creator to help me with it. This will be my best episode and I know you will enjoy it.
Of course, your suggestions about my podcast are always welcome and needed. You can record a voice message or leave a message at feelgoodrunning.com
This episode is a replay of my conversation with Peter Sagal, host of the NPR News Quiz, Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me and the author of the book, The Incomplete Book of Running. This was recorded in January of 2019.
We had Peter and his wife out to the Maui Marathon (remember marathons?) last October. He spoke at our expo, signed books and took pictures with fans and he ran the Maui Marathon the next day. He said, "That was Tough" but was very happy. He then enjoyed a wonderful week with his wife on Maui. Peter is a true gentleman. You will enjoy the conversation if you have not heard it.
I hope to have the retooled new episode out in a few weeks. Be on the lookout for it and please share the podcast on your social media platforms. And you can subscribe to Feel Good Running on Apple Podcasts. And if you do, please leave a rating. That helps very much!
Keep on running!
~ Jim
SHOW NOTES
Peter Sagal
Simon & Schuster -Publisher Page and which also contain links to order his book
Amazon - Order through Amazon
Wait...Don't Tell Me - NPR News Quiz hosted by Peter Sagal
PBS Newshour Video - NPR’s Peter Sagal on prioritizing time ‘without input’
Chicago Magazine - Why Peter Sagal won't stop running!
Jim Fixx
Team with A Vision - Boston Marathon
Chicago Marathon
Boston Marathon
Maui Marathon
Inspirational Running Quote
“I didn't feel like running today...which is exactly why I went.” ~ Unknown
Communicate
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Hello Runners,
Well, it is now September, and the summer is just about over. Only four more months until 2021. Let's hope things turn around. I am looking forward to the cooler, crisper fall air. Great for running!
This is a shorter episode. I’m in between trips. Just got back from Pittsburgh and am heading to Los Angeles for a week. While there, I will be running with the Skid Row Running Club and recording a podcast. So excited!
There was another woman runner who was just out for a nice run, and a psychopath turned around after passing her then abducted, assaulted and killed her. Her name is Sydney Sutherland, a beautiful 25 year old woman.
Ladies, the reality is when you run you must be aware of your surroundings and take the appropriate precautions to stay safe. Please listen to Episode #9. Tasha Ina Church is a Self-Defense Instructor, and she gives so many tips and techniques that will help you if you find yourself in a dangerous situation.
The Alive and Running Virtual 5K Walk/Run for Suicide Prevention will be held on Sunday, September 13, 2020. I believe strongly in this organization and will be doing this here in Denver. Suicides are increasing due to the struggles of the pandemic. Get involved with this event.
You will enjoy the running-related stories I selected for this episode. Enjoy! Keep running, and be safe out there!
~ Jim
SHOW NOTES
Skid Row Running Club - Skid Row Marathon Movie
Montour Trail (Pennsylvania) - Website
Women’s Running Safety - Episode #9 Tasha Ina Church - Self Defense Instructor - ABC News (GMA) Report - Running Safety Tips
Alive & Running - 5K Walk/Run for Suicide Prevention - Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services
Shirley Jackson - Ran her own marathon - Katie Gerber - Sports Reporter, Jamestown Sun
Sister Stephanie Baliga - Nun runs marathon on treadmill - Janine Puhak - Reporter
Llona Kriuzaite - Ran Postcodes in Aberdeen Scotland - Fraser Clyne - Sports Writer, Evening Press UK
Jen A. Miller - Bare Buns clothing optional 5K - NYT Article by Journalist Jen A. Miller
Inspirational Running Quote
“Our running shoes have magic in them – the power to transform a bad day into a good day; frustration into speed; self-doubt into confidence; chocolate cake into muscle.” ~ Mina Samuals - Author - Run like a girl 365 days a year.
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Hello Runners,
How’s things? Hanging in there? Keeping your motivation level up to run? Are you still jazzed about virtual races or are you burned out on them? I know it is hard to keep focused without a target race.
Bobby O’Donnell, author of the book Running Wild is my guest this episode. At 17, while in Boston to celebrate his dads birthday, he wanted to run the Boston Marathon. Only because he wanted a jacket.
Well, he did run it on April 15, 2013, the year of the bombings. The events of that day changed the course of his life forever. Over the following five years, dealing with PTSD, he tacked it by running all seven continents. An amazing conversation!
Keeping an eye on the 2021 races. Rock n’ Roll cancelled the Denver Half-Marathon and the New Orleans Marathon for next year and will bring them back in 2022. Hope this is not a trend.
I did my first trail run at Green Mountain in West Denver a week ago. Picked up a brand new pair of HOKA Speed Goat trail shoes. Beautiful run and more trails are in my future. But not the shoes. I picked up some groceries on the way home. Brought everything into my place except for my new shoes. Let the car unlocked and the shoes are gone. $160 gone. Bummer :(
Enjoy your week! And be safe runners. Wear your mask in public. Please be kind and courteous to others. And remember to “just show up and always, ALWAYS, feel good about YOUR running!”
~ Jim
SHOW NOTES
Bobby O'Donnell
Inspirational Running Quote
“Adventure and spontaneity is what brings a smile to my soul and allows me to live without the regret of ever having to wonder, What if?” – Bobby O’Donnell
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Hello Runners,
This is the trailer that describes what the Feel Good Running podcast is all about and what you can expect. We hope you will listen and subscribe and become a part of the "Feel Good Running" family!
Hello Runners,
Well it is August! We are eight months into the worst year in my memory. But we have running to help us get through it. I hope it is helping you!
Moving to Denver from Maui in February, I am bracing for my first fall/winter where the seasons actually change. I've not gone through a winter in over 8 years. Got to upgrade my wardrobe since I am still wearing my island garb during the beautiful Colorado summer.
A recent shock, Halloween costume stores are popping up in Denver. A little early in my opinion and I expect Costco to set up their Christmas displays soon if they haven't already. We are just trying to make it through each day! Geez.
I was invited to be a guest on the "Run Your Day" podcast with host Daniel Hafner. This is a very positive podcast with wonderful messages. Daniel is a very good in-depth host. They are quick hit episodes not exceeding 15 minutes. The episode I am on is 37 minutes since he rarely has a guest. I am on episode #270! That is a lot of episodes. I'm humbled. Click here to hear it.
I'm honored to have Kent Wories as this episodes guest. He is the owner of Runners Roost in Colorado, which is an independent running store. He has six stores he owns outright and three others he licenses out the name but are independently owned by others.
We discuss how he positioned his stores through the pandemic, how he is doing now, and the future of the independent running retail store. A very good talk.
Please support your local running store. They need your business more than ever and we need them to survive. They are a big support of the local running community.
Be safe runners. Wear your mask in public. Please be kind and courteous to others. And remember to “just show up and always, ALWAYS, feel good about YOUR running!"
~ Jim
SHOW NOTES
Kent Wories
Run Your Day Podcast - Daniel Hafner - Jim's guest Episode - Website
Inspirational Running Quote
“Running, because some questions can't be answered by Google.” – Unknown
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Hello Runners!
How is it going? It is hot just about everywhere in the USA. As if we don't have enough to deal with already with the coronavirus, now we need to deal with the heat. Oh well, it is summer, right?
Below are a couple of links to articles that provide suggestions for running in hotter weather such as staying hydrated. Remember to take your phone, a credit card and some cash just in case you get into trouble during your run and need some water or an Uber or Lyft to get a ride back home. Better to be safe than sorry.
This is a great episode with my guest and friend, personal running and triathlon coach, Frank Campo from Prana Endurance Training. Frank coaches athletes all over the world. He is known for helping athletes balance their busy lives and their training schedule in a way that allows them to get more out of each workout, to get faster, to avoid injury and to guide them to that ultimate PR goal. After listening to our great conversation, you can reach Frank and book a free 15-minute consultation to see how he can help you train smarter not harder.
I just watched a powerful running documentary, Skid Row Marathon. This has been out for awhile, and I am not sure how I missed it. It is about a very selfless person Craig Mitchell, a criminal judge in Los Angeles, who started a running club from the downtown LA Mission. He trains former criminals and addicts to run a marathon. I actually read an article on the Skid Row Runners in Runners World last year, and it really touched me. It is all about giving back and believing in others.
I am going to be in Los Angeles in early September and plan to run with the Skid Row Running Club . I'm working on doing a Podcast episode with them. I hope it works out, and you will be the first to know if it does. Definitely check out the documentary, Skid Row Marathon. It scores high on my list.
Be safe runners. Wear your mask in public. Please be kind and courteous to others. This pandemic is tough, but we are all in this together. We will beat it as a team. And remember to “just show up and always, ALWAYS, feel good about YOUR running!"
~ Jim
SHOW NOTES
Frank Campo
Skid Row Running Club: Website, Facebook Page, Documentary
Running Tips for Running in Heat: Runtastic Article, Road Runners of America Post
Inspirational Running Quote
"Don't Dream of Winning, Train for It" ~ Mo Farah, Olympic long distance runner
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Hello Runners!
We made it through the first half of 2020...barely. Congratulations!
So did you survive your Independence Day holiday? Man! The fireworks were going off everywhere, and for five straight hours here in Denver all I heard was boom, crackle, boom, crackle and boom! Crazy! I hope you have all your fingers, toes, arms, legs, eyes, and ears intact.
Bonnie VanDeraa was my guest in Episode #12. She went through a horrific life and death situation and survived but not without consequences. She has struggled since and will struggle for many years to come. She is a runner. She is Wonder Woman. She writes poems and just posted one on her Facebook page: Two Brothers (running and walking). It is beautiful, it is powerful and should be shared with all runners everywhere. Read it...live it and go listen to her story. She is amazing!
My guest this episode is ultra runner, adventure racer, mountaineer, author and speaker, Marshall Ulrich. We talk about his life, his adventures, his wisdom, and you be inspired no matter what level runner or athlete you are. Marshall lives by his belief that the only limitations are in your mind, and if you don't buy into them, you can do more that you can imagine. A great conversation!
Marshall has a new book Both Feet on the Ground. Buy it; get a FREE buff also. It is a powerful book on life, nature, adventure and perfect wisdom as we go through this pandemic. He and his team will also be on the upcoming Eco Challenge FIJI (world's toughest race) which will air on Prime Video in August. Check out the trailer for the show HERE.
Just another reminder, as much as you dislike being on email lists, please be sure to get on my email list to receive the Feel Good Running newsletter. If you do, you get a free gift: 101+ Running-Related Links! Yes, all at your fingertips. Don’t miss out! SUBSCRIBE here!
Keep focused, runners. Stick with your goals. Races will be back before you know it, but not until 2021. Stay safe, healthy and please wear a mask in public. Of course remember to “just show up and always, ALWAYS, feel good about YOUR running!"
~ Jim
SHOW NOTES
Bonnie VanDerra (Wonder Woman) – Two Brothers Poem - Listen Episode #12
Marshall Ulrich
Marshall Ulrich - Website, Facebook Page, Instagram
Book's (Order) - Both Feet on the Ground - Running on Empty
Movie - Running America - 2011 - Rent iTunes - Buy Amazon
Blog - Crows don't collect shiny things
Eco Challenge FIJI (World's toughest race) - August 14, 2020 on Prime Video - Trailer
Results - Ultra Signup Results (77 races - 17 podiums)
Article - Denver Post - 2018 (John Meyer writer)
Inspirational Running Quote
"I always say the only limitations are in your mind, and if you don't buy into those limits, you can do a helluva lot more than you can imagine!" ~ Marshall Ulrich
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Hello Runners!
Welcome and I hope you are all healthy and well.
So, as we all are enjoying whatever we can during pandemic summer, it appears it is not going away any time soon. Though businesses, retail and some restaurants are opening, more and more running races are cancelled this year. It is safe to say; the 2020 running race season is all but done. I think we all understand and accept that.
UPDATE: Just this morning, prior to releasing this episode, the New York Marathon was cancelled. It is all but a given that Chicago and most likely Marine Corps Marathon will follow soon.
My friend Michelle and I are a 2-person relay team participating in the Virtual Colorado Trail Challenge. This is a 500-mile goal that you have 95 days to complete. It started June 1st. We are just about half way through at just under 250 miles. You can still participate or even see the ongoing results. The name of our team is Bawls to the Wols! Track Us Here!
We are also doing a weekly Podcast for the Virtual Colorado Trail Challenge, which include updates and some very interesting guests. CLICK HERE to listen and even learn a little about the Colorado Trail.
If you have been listening to my podcast for some time, you will know that late last year and January of this year, I had a monthly “minisode” episode on some inspirational and motivating running news. Well due to the pandemic, there has been no running news. That is unless you want to hear about three thousand virtual races, race cancellations or people running races in their backyards, balcony or living room.
So after looking around for a few months, I found three wonderful running news stories to bring you. I know you are going to enjoy each of them. They really are motivating and inspirational.
I'm so honored that The Feel Good Running Podcast is growing due to you listeners. I cannot thank you enough. I do receive feedback and one common response is that this podcast is sporadic and not on a firm schedule. Well, that changes now. From this episode going forward, expect to receive a fresh new Feel Good Running episode the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Mark your calendars!
And again, as much as you dislike being on Email lists, please be sure to get on my Email list to receive the “Feel Good Running” newsletter. If you do, you get a free gift! 101+ Running-Related Links! Yes all at your fingertips. Don’t miss out! SUBSCRIBE here!
Keep the running fire burning! Stay focused, healthy and safe and remember to “just show up and always, ALWAYS, feel good about YOUR running!
~ Jim
SHOW NOTES
Virtual “Colorado Trail” Challenge – SIGN UP HERE!
Virtual Colorado Trail Challenge Podcast – Listen Here
Track Jim & Michelle - Virtual Colorado Trail Challenge - Track Here
Kim Skarphol – Fargo, ND – Runners World Article – (Writer - Andrew Dawson)
Edward May – Running all the Streets in Pittsburgh – Edwards Website - Article (Writer - Emma Skidmore) - Pittsburgh Magazine
Ginette Bedard – 86 Year old runs two hours every day – AOL Article – VIDEO (Writer - Kelsey Weekman
Inspirational Running Quote
“Dicipline, Dedication, Willpower, Determination...Life is Good!” ~ Ginette Bedard
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Hello Runners!
Welcome to summer 2020! We made it!
But wait…summer does not start until Saturday, June 20th. I know, I know, but in my book summer starts Memorial Day weekend!
The past few episodes I spoke quite a bit about COVID-19 and how it has affected the sport of running. I even did an episode on if you should wear a mask or buff while running. Well, I am tired of talking about it. I need to take a break from it and I imagine you do also. So this episode is going to be fun!
Brittany Charboneau is “The Funny Runner” and is also an elite runner! She placed 13th in the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon in Atlanta on February 29th of this year! Her time was 2:33:52 less that 5 minutes from grabbing a spot on the U.S. Olympic Team. She is laser focused for 2024.
Along with being an elite runner, Brittany is a comedian, actor, wife, dirty penny collector, and a running coach. Her Jusband (the name she identifies Justin, her husband), has a new business Sugar Tats Cookie Company! Now Brittany designs her own line of cookies called Rookie Cookies.
You will notice during our conversation that Brittany has a very infectious personality! And yea, she is very funny. She is very genuine. This is a great conversation!
Moving on, don’t forget to sign up for the Virtual Colorado Trail Challange. It starts June 1st and goes through September 3rd. 500 miles in 95 days. Do it solo or as a 2-person relay. I’m doing the relay. And you can do it anywhere; road, bike path, trail, treadmill or your backyard! Make this your summer goal and sign up.
Finally, as much as you dislike being on Email lists, please be sure to get on my Email list to receive the “Feel Good Running” newsletter. If you do, you get a free gift! 101+ Running-Related Links! Don’t miss out! SUBSCRIBE here!
Runners, please stay healthy and safe and remember to “just show up and always, ALWAYS, feel good about YOUR running!
~ Jim
SHOW NOTES
Virtual “Colorado Trail” Challenge – SIGN UP HERE!
Brittany Charboneau
The Funny Runner - Website
Dirty Pennies - YouTube
Mercuria Running - Running Coach
Blog - Brittany’s Blog
Acting Demo Reel - Payton Manning & Diane Washingmachine!
Running Denver TV - Brittany Interview
Denver Post - Brittany Interview
CBS Denver - Runner hope humor can elevate her performance
Jusband Proposal - On Southwest Airline - Youtube
Justin and Brittany - Wedding Video
Sugar Tat Cookie Company - Jusbands cookie business which you can order some delicious cookies today!
Inspirational Running Quote
“Every day I make the choice to show up and see what I’ve got, and try to be better.” ~ Des Linden
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