The long and the short (mostly long) of it, plus the gory aftermath. Well, perhaps not gory, but definitely a mess. Music on the show comes from the Podsafe Music Network. Tracks used were: 42 shades of grey – State Unsteady Ella Fitzgerald – Get Happy You can subscribe through iTunes or Zune, or download … Continue reading »

What the Runner Saw

WtRS Episode 28: JFK

Finishing up the last big week of training with the Skeleton Skamper Half-Marathon…Marathon? Anyway, now it’s taper time! Music on the show comes from my friend Scott Simons, as well as the Podsafe Music Network. Tracks used were: 42 shades of grey – State Unsteady Scott Simons – Start of Something You can subscribe through … Continue reading »

WtRS Episode 27: Getting (Skeleton) Skary

Um…miss me? Well, I’m back, with lots of news to share. Sorry about the wind noise in the beginning… Music on the show comes from my friend Scott Simons, as well as the Podsafe Music Network. Tracks used were: 42 shades of grey – State Unsteady Scott Simons – Keep On You can subscribe through … Continue reading »

WtRS Episode 26: Lost on the Trails

Wrapping my head around a new concept: this is supposed to be fun! Thanks to Stuart (Quadrathon) and Ted (You Don’t Have to Run Alone) for their contributions. Music on the show comes from the Podsafe Music Network. Tracks used were: 42 shades of grey – State Unsteady Luma – Never To Be Seen You … Continue reading »

WtRS Episode 24: Embrace the Journey

I may just call Fridays “exploring days.” Lots of new places to go and things to see! Thanks to Rick, Frank, and Dan (Running the Golden Years) for their contributions. Music on the show comes from the Podsafe Music Network. Tracks used were: 42 shades of grey – State Unsteady Matthew Abel – Trees You … Continue reading »

WtRS Episode 23: I Love to Go A-Wandering

Debating about future races, and then musing about my dad and about my boys’ first day of school. Yay for less running in the pitch dark! Music on the show comes from the Podsafe Music Network. Tracks used were: 42 shades of grey – State Unsteady Hoverfly – Crash Land You can subscribe through iTunes … Continue reading »

WtRS Episode 22: Hug ‘Em Tight

Back, after technical issues! My parents are in for a visit, and then I chat with my boys. Thanks to Lisa, James, and Dorothy for their contributions. Music on the show comes from the Podsafe Music Network. Tracks used were: 42 shades of grey – State Unsteady Anthony Rankin – Moving Forward You can subscribe … Continue reading »

WtRS Episode 21: Family Ramblings

I volunteered at a half-Ironman, watching the runners dissolve into puddles of salt, and then I did some sweating of my own. Good ol’ summertime. Thanks to JayDub (BHAG Running) for his contributions. Music on the show comes from the Podsafe Music Network. Tracks used were: 42 shades of grey – State Unsteady Ari Shine … Continue reading »

WtRS Episode 20: Split Open and Melt

The race is over! Here’s my tale. Also, a bonus lesson to learn: don’t try to go trespassing on your own if you don’t see any little pink DWD ribbons… Thanks to Ted (You Don’t Have to Run Alone), Jake (Run Like Health), Steven (The Devoted Runner), and a female listener who didn’t leave her … Continue reading »

WtRS Episode 19: Dances with Dirt Devil’s Lake 50K

Almost game day. Ack! I’d welcome any voicemails and comments, especially so I can put them on my phone to play during the hard parts of the race. 262-424-0426 Three days away! Music on the show comes from the Podsafe Music Network. Tracks used were: 42 shades of grey – State Unsteady Black Rebel Motorcycle … Continue reading »

WtRS Episode 18: Ready, Steady…

Finished my last big run before Devil’s Lake! Tracks used were: 42 shades of grey – State Unsteady Al Stravinsky – Twilight Run You can subscribe through iTunes or download the show here (mp3 version). Voicemails are always welcomed at 206-424-0426, or you can email or leave a comment! Permalink | No comments PLEASE CLICK … Continue reading »

WtRS Episode 17: Psyched up, psyched out

Everything from feathered “friends” to the oldest profession. Tracks used were: 42 shades of grey – State Unsteady Sender – Out There You can subscribe through iTunes or download the show here (mp3 version). Voicemails are always welcomed at 206-424-0426, or you can email or leave a comment! Permalink | No comments PLEASE CLICK THROUGH … Continue reading »

WtRS Episode 16: Gooses, Geeses

I think I need Peter Pan following me around, singing at me to “Think lovely thoughts!” (Picnics! Summer! TRAIL RUNNING! Oh, wait; maybe that’s not the traditional lyric…) Thanks to OasisDouglas, Brian (RushRunner), Maryanne, and Gordon (Run to Disney) for their contributions. Tracks used were: 42 shades of grey – State Unsteady 3 feet up … Continue reading »

WtRS Episode 15: Bubble-Wrap Knee

First major stumbling block of this training cycle, and it WOULD be the IT band… Tracks used were: 42 shades of grey – State Unsteady Candye Kane – Hey! Toughen Up You can subscribe through iTunes or download the show here (mp3 version). Voicemails are always welcomed at 206-424-0426, or you can email or leave … Continue reading »

WtRS Episode 14: Oh, gee, it’s up to my knee

Little irritants and mishaps can’t erase the fun of the huge adrenaline high! Thanks to Bruce (Confessions of a Race Addict) for his contribution. Music on the show comes from the Podsafe Music Network. Tracks used were: 42 shades of grey – State Unsteady Jason Brock – Rule the World You can subscribe through iTunes … Continue reading »

WtRS Episode 13: Small downs, large ups

For those of us with a knack for running into the strange when out for our runs.

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