Your Five Minutes

Your Five Minutes

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Your Five Minutes episodes

  • The Long Run Home (Audio Story, Part 1)
    Jack ran through the misty forest, moving on instinct, no longer counting miles—just running for its own sake. A younger runner passed and asked if he’d race again, but Jack smiled, saying his ultra days were behind him, having once completed four hundred-milers. His running journey had begun decades earlier in a Montreal winter when a friend, Rich, invited him to a group run up Mount Royal, where he struggled but found something that kept him coming back. He entered his first race, the Bill Lewis 5K, where unexpected competitiveness emerged, and he relished his first race shirt. Later, training for a marathon on Dallas Road, he learned about the “wall” and the mental resilience required to push through fatigue. Running became more than a sport—it was woven into his life, balancing fatherhood, career changes, and friendships forged on the trail. He took on ultras, including the grueling Courtenay-to-Nanaimo 120K, running through the night with no aid stations, where self-sufficiency was key. A friend and competitor, Matt, raced ahead, and Jack wouldn’t see him until the finish, where they both broke the course record. The crowd’s cheers at the stadium felt surreal, a fleeting but unforgettable moment of glory. Now, as Jack ran toward the city, leaving footprints in the dirt, he understood that the future wasn’t about records—it was about the rhythm, the quiet, and the simple joy of movement.
    8 min
  • Anti-Clockwise
    Good morning, everyone—Carlos here! Today, I took a brisk walk around Rithet's Bog, aiming for a long and steady pace since I’ve been doing shorter, faster runs recently. My goal was to get in some aerobic time, enjoy nature, and maybe collect a little firewood along the way. I passed the duck pond, observed the gravel trails, and marveled at the peaceful surroundings, taking a few photos as I went. It was a focused but refreshing outing, perfect for meeting my weekly fitness and outdoor goals.
    28 min
  • Certification (JD)
    Hey Carlos, it's Jim. I'm out for a walk in south-central PA, enjoying the 70-degree weather, though we’re heading for 80 by Halloween. We’ve gone 22 days without rain, close to the 23-day record, with only a slight chance of rain on Friday. I’m deep in organizing training materials at work, aiming to have everything set by Christmas, and I’m on week two of a high-fiber, high-fluid diet, which is going well. Enjoying the sound of crunching leaves—chat soon!







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    5 min
  • Nagog Hill Rd(Chris) part 3
    The closer on Chris Russell’s rehab.
    Chris is recording the sound of crunchy leaves as they walk in the dry woods, noting that wildfires are happening in Massachusetts due to the dry conditions and the state’s substantial tree cover, which has increased since the Industrial Revolution. Despite a shoulder injury, they’re progressing well and can begin gentle exercises, although trail running is on hold to avoid further injury. They reflect on past injuries, like a jaw fracture from hockey, and mention adjusting their running goals, now considering a February marathon in Phoenix.

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    5 min
  • Wheat Beer Run (Part 2)
    Good morning, I'm running solo in the rain, about halfway into my route, and I decided to go audio-only since the rain would mess up the camera lens. Today, I’m headed to Borden Mercantile to buy some wheat for brewing a pale wheat beer. I’ve already got the hops and barley, but I’ll be sneaky because they don’t usually sell grains for human consumption. My run is around 4 kilometers, and my pace is improving on the downhill despite the wet shoes. Now, I’m nearing the mercantile and wrapping up the run – thanks for joining me in the rain!

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    15 min
  • Wheat Beer Run (Part 1)
    Good morning, I'm running solo in the rain, about halfway into my route, and I decided to go audio-only since the rain would mess up the camera lens. Today, I’m headed to Borden Mercantile to buy some wheat for brewing a pale wheat beer. I’ve already got the hops and barley, but I’ll be sneaky because they don’t usually sell grains for human consumption. My run is around 4 kilometers, and my pace is improving on the downhill despite the wet shoes. Now, I’m nearing the mercantile and wrapping up the run – thanks for joining me in the rain!

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    7 min
  • Weather in Pennsylvania (from JD)
    From my friend, Jim loves telling me about his weather situation...
    Why not 'be like JD' and tell me yours...
    Mind you I understand Celcius way better than Farenheit.
    Rain is rain in any bodies language.
    Thanks James Daly

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    5 min
  • Jim & Reagan on their way
    Early morning walk in PA. A man and his dog. Reagan is a bloodhound, Jim is my podcasting buddy, based in rural Pennsylvania.
    I’m always happy to share Jim’s audio recordings.
    Thanks JD.
    11 min
  • Half Marathon (Bird in hand W/E)
    Jim from South Central PA shares that he's on a morning walk with his dog, Miss Reagan, in cool weather, mentioning it's unusually chilly for this time of year at 47°F. He humorously notes how his breath is visible and reflects on their ongoing podcast exchanges. Jim mentions the upcoming "Bird in Hand" Half Marathon in Lancaster, expecting cooler weather, and expresses hope that the rain forecasted for Saturday holds off. He signs off with well wishes, noting the cold as a surprising end to his morning.

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    6 min

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