The Runners Round Table

Chris Russell led a great Runners Roundtable discussion with his fellow Boston Marathon 2014 runners as they recounted their incredible experiences and memories.  (revised link): CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO RRT-133 Joining Chris were: Eric S. (St. Louis)Kim (Utah), read more from her at: link 1 - link 2 Tyler (NC)  Caroline (FL)Boston Strong!   

Listen in as relatively new runner James P. joins host Chris R., Joe G., and Mark U. for a good Runners Roundtable discussion about the benefits of running clubs and training groups. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO RRT-132 Referenced Links during this RRT: Chris: Chris' podcast/blogMark: Houston Area Road Runners AsssociationChicago Area Runners Association Marathon ManiacsTexas Independence RelayHouston Fit (Social-oriented Marathon Training Group suitable for newbies)Kenyan Way (Intermediate/Advanced Marathon Training Group)Mark's blog Joe:  Joe's blog James:

For the last few years minimalist running has been a hot topic and recently many runners have discovered Hokas, this show is going to be a round table discussion on how the two concepts work together. If you aren't familiar with Hokas as a brand and concept this show will tell you what you need to know. I am sure the Hoka wearers that will be on the show will tell you why Hokas are the best shoes ever made. A few of the panelists may feel that they are just another fad and the Hoka concept will fade away or is that what folks think of minimalist running. During the show we will not solve anything related to minimalist running nor what brand or which shoe is the best minimalist shoe, nor what is a minimalist shoe but we will have a lively discussion on the topics. Hosting the show will be Mike Westermeier (Westy's Running), a convert to minimalist running but not to Hokas and joining him will be some other minimalist's and Hoka wearers. Peter Larson, (author of "Tread Lightly" and RunBlogger) Chris Russell (Run Run Live) Click here to listen to RRT-131

As endurance athletes we all get injured.  Click on this Talkshoe.com link to join the RunnersRoundTable's virtual chat room on Wednesday at 8:00 PM EST/7:00 PM CST/5:00 PM Pacific.  This version of the Runners Round Table will be hosted by Chris Russell (RunRunLive2.0 Podcast).  Join us for an hour of hands-on advice from the experienced fellow runners who know how you feel when you're injured.  Our distinguished panel will discuss how to avoid injury, how to speed recovery, how to stay fit and most importantly how to stay sane. Currently planned panelists, all of whom have in the past suffered running-related injuries and are eager to share their experiences and recommendations, include: Mark U. (RunInAmerica blog)Joe G., (RunWestchester blog)Brian A. (MarathonBrian blog)Mike W. (Westy's Running) Ann B. (Ann's Running Commentary)Craig M.Click here to listen to RRT-130

Join a diverse group of runners who will share their Fall 2011 race experiences and lessons learned via the Runners Round Table on Wednesday evening, November 2nd at 8:30 PM (Eastern) / 5:30 PM (Pacific) Connect via Talkshoe.com (ID# 34812) to both listen-in and to pose your questions/comments. The panel will consist of: Mark Ulrich (http://runinamerica.com), who will discuss his Chicago Marathon;Amanda (http://chemerunner.blogspot.com), who will discuss her See Jane Run Half Marathon;Mike Westermeier (http://mwrunfar.blogspot.com), who will talk about his latest 50k trail run, Surf the Murph;Brian Adkins (http://marathonbrian), who will share his recent Chicago Marathon experience;Craig Macfarlane (Twitter: @craigmacfarlane), who will discuss the Hartford Marathon;Monica Rondon, who will share her first marathon experience memories from Portland;and Gregory Milbourne, who will discuss his Marine Corps Marathon.Unfortunately, Ted Beveridge (http://youdonthavetorunalone.blogspot.com), will be unable to connect with the group owing to a conflict, but we will share his recent Alaska Marathon memories and his outcome from the Tulsa Route 66 Marathon. Click here to listen to RRT 119

This past October, registration for the 2011 Boston Marathon filled in 8 hours, shutting out many qualified runners. A few weeks ago, the Boston Athletic Association (which manages the world's oldest continuous marathon), announced a new registration policy for the 2012 race and new standards starting in 2013. The reaction from the running community has been big! Some are pleased with the changes, while others point out the major flaws in the policies. Join us on Wednesday, March 2nd at 7pm EST to discuss these changes and how they impact the entire running community. The discussion will be lead by Amanda, Mark Ulrich (http://www.runinamerica.com/), Joe Garland (https://runwestchester.wordpress.com/), & Craig Macfarlane but more are always welcome. Let us know what you think about these new standards! [Click here to listen to RRT-116]

Listen to Episode 129  Join five runners who are also vegan as they discuss all things relating to the topic!   Along with your chemical engineer host, Amanda, we are joined by the inspirational Colleen Patrick-Goudreau from CompassionateCook.com, the Executive Director of OurHenHouse -  Jasmin Singer, professor of history and endurance athlete extraordinaire - Gordon and 15-time marathoner and triathlete Megan. We delve into topics including how running and veganism relate, plant based nutrition, vegan running shoe and protein powder options, pre and post run fuel and staying regular on the run!  An inspiring discussion about how compassion for ourselves (running) connects to compassion for other beings (veganism), we end with some thoughts about resources that many may find useful if they are pondering a plant based lifestyle. Listen to the episode!

Extreme Marathon Maniacs and 50 States Club Join the fun on Tuesday, June 12th  at 9:00 PM Eastern, 8:00 Central, 6:00 Pacific as we have a great discussion! Last November for Runners Round Table #120 we met some members of “The Marathon Maniacs.” The Marathon Maniacs are a club of like minded extreme athletes looking to run as many marathons as their schedules, finances, personal commitments and legs will allow. And on this show, we meet some of the most extreme of the extreme. All of the panelists tonight have recently earned the highest status in the Marathon Maniacs running club. This is known as the “Titanium” or “10-Star” level, which requires either running 52 marathons in a year or running a marathon in 30 different states in one year. Fewer than 2% of the members of reached this status. Several of members of the panel are also actively trying to run a marathon in every state in the USA to qualify as a “finisher” member of the 50 States Marathon Club. The Panel: Elysa Barron, Marathon Maniac #4054, known by some as 'Pyxie, began training for her first marathon in 2006. A few years later, with 5 marathons under her belt, she took on a bigger project: Completing a marathon (or longer) in every state & DC within one year to raise money & awareness for a non-profit called First Descents (www.firstdescents.org). She succeeded with 52 marathons in 342 days, finishing January, 7th 2012 (www.racethestates.com). Elysa became a 10 star maniac in Washington in July 2011. This year her goals are smaller. She is training to run one fast marathon (preceded by one 1/2 marathon). And, again, she's raising money for a worthwhile cause - Washington Fire Relief (http://washingtonfirerelief.blogspot.com/). In addition, she is working on the 2nd year of putting on a marathon in DE (www.fortitude4fd.com). Her current blog is more everyday life with running thrown into the mix - http://journey2zen.wordpress.com/ Galen Garrison, Marathon Maniac #1381, has completed over 90 marathons and 15 ultras in 21 states. He earned his 10th marathon maniac star - completing 52 marathons or ultras in 52 weeks - at the Columbia Marathon in South Carolina this past March (2012) setting a PR at the same time. The most fun he has had of late was running 9 marathons in 9 days during the 2011 Christmas and New Year's holidays with other extreme Maniacs such as our co-host, Daniel Lieb, Wayne Sherman a/k/a "Manimal," and Angela Tortorice. Galen is followed numerically by Maniac #1382, Hideki "Kino" Kinoshita, but listens intently to Kino's sage advice on increasing speed and completing ultra distances. Galen lives in St. Petersburg, FL and when he is not running maintains MarathonMedals.com, a web site with pictures of finisher's medals from runners around the world. Hideki Kinoshita, more commonly known as "Kino" in the running community, who discovered the joys of marathon running just three and a half years ago. Since then, he's combined his love of the sport with philanthropic efforts to raise roughly $60,000 in funding and awareness for causes ranging from cancer research to combating homelessness to taking care of the health of 9/11 First Responder veterans. He achieved the Marathon Maniacs 10-star Titanium level in 9/2011 by running 104.79 miles at the USA Track & Field 24 Hour National Championships at North Coast 24 in Cleveland, OH, after completing a marathon or ultra in 30 states and countries within a calendar year. On June 3rd, Kino finished his 100th marathon/ultra by completing the famed Comrades Marathon, a 56-mile ultramarathon in South Africa dubbed, "The Ultimate Human Race". Kino is also 9 states away from completing a marathon or ultra in the 50 States, 3 continents away from finishing the 7 Continents, and a little more than halfway through his 50sub4 goal of finishing a marathon in under 4 hours in all 50 states. You can follow his progress at RunKino on facebook, twitter, or on his blog at RunKino.com. Additionally, Kin

Join Dr. Dave (nevernotrunning.com and @nevernotrunning) and friends for a discussion of recent media coverage of health and running related topics. Some of the items up for discussion include: Do statins (cholesterol drugs) degrade muscle performance? (NYTimes)Sudden deaths during races, should I be worried? (NY Daily News)Do you need to take a multivitamin if you eat a healthy diet? (NYTimes, SweatScience)Five tests that can save your life (?) (Men's Health) Planned call time: Thursday April 26th at 6P Eastern. Joining Dr. Dave will be: Sarb Johal (@sarb), who blogs at http://nzbound.metime.org.nz/ and is Associate Professor in Disaster Mental Health at Massey University, in Wellington, New Zealand. Leslie Lam (@runninglam), who blogs at http://www.runninglam.com/ and is assistant professor of pediatrics at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine who specializes in the field of pediatric endocrinology and the study of obesity and diabetes in kids and adolescents. John Mandrola (@drjohnm) who blogs at http://www.drjohnm.org/ and http://blogs.theheart.org/trials-and-fibrillations-with-dr-john-mandrola and is an electrophysiologist in Louisville, Kentucky. Click here to listen to RRT 124

Join us in RRT's Talkshoe.com chat room on Monday, March 19th at 9:00 PM Eastern as the panel discusses races that had problems. What were our experiences, and what lessons have we learned as participants, volunteers and race directors? Participants include: Moderator: Mark Ulrich (http://runinamerica.com; San Antonio Marathon train interruption) Chris Russell (http://www.runrunlive.com; RD for Groton Road Race)Meghan Kennihan (http://www.trainwithmeghan.com; RD Waterfall Glen Xtreme 10)Brian Adkins (http://marathonbrian.com; A Chicago 2.6 mile "5K")Colin Hayes (http://resurrectedrunner.blogspot.com; Windermere Marathon with two finish lines)Cristina Burbach (http://wellimtryingtorun.blogspot.com; Hot Chocolate 15K in DC)Terry Sentinella (http://terrysentinella.blogspot.com; Las Vegas Race Report; RD for Skagit Flats Marathon, Last Chance Marathon, Woolley Runs and Co RD of Lost Lake 50k) Click here to listen to RRT 123