The Computer Tutor

Popular programs come and go. What was highly used a few years ago may no longer be used much at all, and in fact could even be inviting hackers into your computer. Why keep an unsecure program that you don’t even use anymore? The program I’m referring to specifically today is QuickTime. QuickTime is [...] Read more »

Jeff Sharp lives in Lubbock, Texas. On February 20, 2016 he completed the Antelope Canyon 55k and became an ultramarathon finisher. Congratulations Jeff!

Fun fact: This race is on land owned by the Navajo native American tribe, and runners were able to take part in a sunset prayer ceremony the night before the race. This was led by a Navajo tribe member who was also running the 55k race.

Jeff's favorite running movie is Prefontaine, which is available on Netflix or you can get the DVD at Amazon here.

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When Windows 8 first came out and people sat down at their computer to use it, the first common reaction was just plain confusion. Everything had changed. The Start button didn’t do what it did in Windows 7, and people didn’t know how to get to the places they used to be very familiar with. [...] Read more »

Clint Gyory lives in Allentown, Pennsylvania. On October 25, 2015 he completed the Tussey Mountainback 50 miler as his FIRST 50 mile race. Congratulations Clint!

Fun fact: Clint has been a competitive gymnast most of his life, and credits that cross-training as a big help in his ultramarathon success.

Clint's favorite running books are Born to Run (Amazon) and Eat and Run (Amazon).

Many thanks to those of you that help support the podcast. If you would like to support the show, you can do so at http://ultrafinishers.com/support.

Microsoft is still trying to “upgrade” all Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 computers to their newest concoction, Windows 10. We’ve been battling that with free software (GWX Control Panel) and it’s a constant fight. Now there’s a new program (also free) to put an end to the threat of upgrade.   A little background [...] Read more »

Neel Bulchandani is a chiropractor living in Redding, California. On March 5, 2016 he finished the Way Too Cool 50k race and became an ultramarathon finisher. Congratulations Neel!

Fun fact: Neel has a variety of listening options on his iPod for when he trains. But the file that motivates him the most is the MP3 of his soon-to-be-born daughter's heartbeat (she is due to arrive on May 30). At 149 beats per minute, it keeps Neel moving and smiling!

Neel's favorite running-related book is The Heavenly Man: The Remarkable True Story of Chinese Christian Brother Yun (here). His favorite running movie is Desert Runners (DVD here or on Netflix).

If you would like to contact Neel to ask him about freedom from asthma or anything else we discussed on the podcast, you can email him at [email protected], or at through his website: comusetravels.com.

The Ultrafinishers podcast is entirely listener supported. If you like what you hear, you are invited to help support the show at ultrafinishers.com/support.

Last week we talked about how to access the secret expanded Send To menu, and I mentioned that it was possible to also add folders and locations to the Send To menu. You can also delete some of the ones that are there by default if you don’t need them. Some people have asked about [...] Read more »

Betty Lee lives in Chicago, Illinois. On January 16, 2016, she completed the Long Haul 100k ultramarathon in Tampa, Florida as her first 100k race. Congratulations Betty!

Fun fact: Betty's biggest fear in this race was not an injury or a DNF - she was more afraid of the wild hogs that she had heard roam the trails in this area (she never saw any).

Betty's favorite book on running: Born to Run (Amazon)

Betty's favorite film on running: Finding Traction (available on Netflix)

The Ultrafinishers podcast is listener supported. You can become a supporter at ultrafinishers.com/support.

You’re probably already familiar with the “Send to” menu in Windows. What most people don’t know is that there’s a hidden, expanded “Send to” menu that gives you a lot more options.   The regular Send To menu is certainly no secret. In fact, I use it all the time – most commonly, to [...] Read more »

Today's Ultrafinishers episode is unlike any previous episode.

Maybe you've found yourself in this predicament. You're out on a long run or in a race, with no bathroom nearby, and you have to poop. What do you do?

Today we'll hear a number of runners tell about when this happened to them. These are stories that most runners can identify with - it's funny when you look back on it, but when it's happening it can be pretty awful.

Depending on the response I get to this episode, I'd like to start collecting stories for another one. If you have an embarrassing poop story (that's running-related), let's hear it!

All you have to do is call 641-715-3900.

When it asks for an extension, enter 240825#

You can talk for as long as you want.

If you mess up and want to start over, hit the # (pound) key.

When you're all done, hit the # key.

(the # key gives you the option to listen to your story, or re-record, or save it).

You can say your name, or remain anonymous - it's up to you.

And let me know what you think about this episode. Should I do it again? You can leave a comment below, or email me at [email protected]. Or catch me on Twitter - @ultrafinishers