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Best podcasts about athletics weekly

Latest podcast episodes about athletics weekly

The Rock Fight: Outdoor Industry & Adventure Commentary
Trail Running In The Olympics? REI Exits Footwear & Kona Closes Shop!

The Rock Fight: Outdoor Industry & Adventure Commentary

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 36:36 Transcription Available


Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Justin & Colin break down some of the more notable headlines to come out of the outdoor industry and community over the past week.On today's slate:What is Justin doing this weekend? Volunteering and Dad'ing, apparently. (02:45)Per Gearjunkie, details have emerged from the Kona drama at the Sea Otter Classic. (07:37)The new report from Athletics Weekly of a campaign to include trail running in future Olympics games. (15:40)Per Footwear News REI exits house branded footwear and doubles down on running. (21:36)SGB reports on Puma's new compostable sneaker. (28:10)Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter!Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts.Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads.Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life.Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.

The Running Effect Podcast
A Conversation With The Fastest Female High Schooler Of ALL TIME Shawnti Jackson 100m Record Holder & Brooks NIL Athlete

The Running Effect Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 40:38


Today on "The Call Room: Road To Seattle" is the Brooks NIL athlete, Shawnti Jackson!  Shawnti is a freshman at The University of Arkansas, where she competes as a Track & Field athlete.  Shawnti is originally from Creedmoor, North Carolina, and has achieved remarkable things in the sport thus far. She was named the 2023 USATF Youth Athlete of the Year and garnered significant accolades, including being voted International U20 Female Athlete of the Year by Athletics Weekly readers. Jackson's stellar season saw her securing three All-America honors from Track & Field News in the 100m (No. 1), 200m (No. 2), and 400m (No. 4) categories nationally. Notably, she set a national high school record in the 100m with an unbelievable 10.89 victory at the Music City Track Carnival, Nashville, among professional sprinters. Her exceptional performances extended to setting multiple national records during the indoor season and anchoring the U.S. 4 x 100m relay team to an American Junior record at the U20 Pan Am Championships in Puerto Rico.  In today's conversation, Shawnti takes me through her journey in sport, being coached by her dad, her incredible performances on the track from National Records to National Championships, her experiences at Brooks PR meets, her NIL Deal with Brooks, and so much more.  Tap into the Shawnti Jackson Special.  You can listen wherever you find your podcasts by searching "The Running Effect Podcast." If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it.  The podcast graphic was done by the talented: Xavier Gallo S H O W N O T E S -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ -MORE INFO ABOUT BROOKS PR: https://www.soundrunning.run/brookspr  -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -My Newsletter: https://therunningeffect.substack.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dominic-schlueter/message

The Big Run
World Athletics Championships 2023 Preview

The Big Run

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2023 46:16


Welcome back to TBR. Today we are joined once more by Athletics Weekly's Jason Henderson for a full run down of the next 9 days of athletics. We'll take you through each of the 9 days, the events to look out for, the favourites and who might change the narrative. The perfect primer before the action begins... **NB this conversation was recorded on August 14th --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebigrunpodcast/message

HMMR Podcast
300: Remembering Shaun Pickering

HMMR Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 49:38


The athletics community suffered a enormous loss on May 11 when Shaun Pickering unexpectedly passed away. He was an Olympic athlete, coach, and fan. But more than anything he was the man behind the scenes that helped push the sport forward. To help remember him, we're joined this week by some of his best friends including Vesteinn Hafsteinsson, Charles van Commenee, Robert Weir, Frank Dick, and Don Babbitt. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2023/05/hmmr-podcast-episode-300-remembering-shaun-pickering/ »  Support the show: join HMMR PLUS to get full access to our coaching resources. More notes This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus. Become a member for full access to our videos, articles, and podcast archives. Athletics Weekly put together a detailed obituary of Pickering following his death.  You can see some of Pickering's life on his social media on Instagram (@shaunpickering) or Twitter (@ShaunDPickering). Pickering was a frequent contributor to our episodes looking at major championships. Listen to Episode 277 where we previewed the 2022 World Championships together and Episode 255 where we debriefed the Tokyo Olympics. Guests Vesteinn Hafsteinsson and Don Babbitt have also been featured on the site previous. We talked in detail about training with Hafsteinsson back in 2014. And Babbitt has been on Episode 256 on throwing trends, Episode 170 on throwing mechanics, as well as a written training talk interview.

The Big Run
OTN X TBR - NIGHT OF THE 10,000m PB'S - Elite Field preview with Athletics Weekly's Jason Henderson

The Big Run

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 32:04


Welcome back to The Big Run We have some incredible conversations and in-the-field reporting coming up over the coming days and weeks to get you primed for On's Track night series. A global string of events where fast times meet loud crowds to create a unique experience for the entire running community.  You can find out more at ⁠ontracknights.com⁠  As the OTN series continues on TBR, we move to London for the legendary Night of 10,000m PB's hosted by Highgate Harriers. The event takes place this Saturday, May 20th 2023 for FREE from 3 pm-10 pm at Parliament Hill athletics track. As the previews draw to a close it's time to get dialled into who to look out for at the sharp end of completion.  Joining me today is head of digital at Athletics Weekly, Jason Henderson for a deep dive into who's in with a shot at the meeting record and a share of that prize pot.  We'll also reflect back on the events 10-year history with some of Jason's highlights. Well, thats it, there's nothing left now but for the athletes to get a good night's sleep and for all you fans to get yourselves to parliament hill tomorrow from 3 pm for free for an event like no other. If you are unable to attend there will be a live stream from 3 pm via On Running's YouTube channel, British Athletics and European Athletics YouTube channel The Big Run will be there recording a special live that will go out the following Saturday so if you see me with the mic, come and say hello

The Long Munch - Nutrition for Runners, Cyclists & Triathletes
Episode 56B - What's nutrition got to do with bone fractures? | Bobby Clay

The Long Munch - Nutrition for Runners, Cyclists & Triathletes

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 80:50


If you ever wanted to hear how strong is the link between nutrition and bone fractures, this is the story. We chat to Bobby Clay, former Under 20 European Champion in the 1500m, whose career took a sudden and unexpected turn. Many in the running community will already be familiar with Bobby's story after she wrote about her experience in Athletics Weekly in 2017. With the benefit of hindsight Bobby explains more about what went on at the time, what happened next, where she's at now, and most importantly the lessons that all athletes (or parents of young athletes) can take away from her experience. ** We want your feedback! Complete a short survey with your thoughts on the podcast - 3 people who complete it will win a copy of our new eBook when it launches in a few week's time. Survey link: http://ow.ly/AaZ050NRsNP **

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Sport in History Podcast
Katie Holmes on Women's Running

Sport in History Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2023 56:16


This episode features a paper given by Katie Holmes at the IHR on women's running. Until October 1975, women in the UK did not compete in marathons, nor were they allowed run in any other long-distance road races. Women's Amateur Athletic Association rules prohibited them from racing further than 6000m. Road racing was an almost entirely male preserve. In May 1964, Scottish runner Dale Greig competed in the Isle of Wight Marathon, a lone woman in a field of 67 men, with the permission of the race organisers. Her run was covered by the national press but did not act as a catalyst for change. By the early 1970s, more women were challenging the athletics governing bodies' rules and seeking to take their place on the start line at road races. These women saw themselves as long-distance runners and through their activism they asserted that identity for themselves and asserted the right of all women to run. In this paper, I will give examples of the varied ways in which women broke the rules. I will consider the wider meaning and impact of their activism in the context of changes in women's sport and the women's liberation movement in the 1970s. My paper draws on oral history interviews, contemporary coverage of the issue in Athletics Weekly and the press and archival research. Katie Holmes is a runner and independent sports historian from Nottingham. Her research into the history of women's distance running in the UK is driven by a desire to capture stories which might otherwise be lost and to recover, and uncover, stories which have faded out of the collective memory due to the marginalisation of women in sport. In 2020, she was awarded an Independent Researcher Fellowship by the Women's History Network for her research into Dale Greig. In 2022 she was awarded the British Society of Sports History Sporting Inequalities prize. She is a trustee of the British Society of Sports History.

Cox Talking Gamecocks
South Carolina Football Takes on Rival: Pregame Analysis, Storylines + USC Athletics Weekly Review

Cox Talking Gamecocks

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2022 19:50


The Gamecocks head to the Upstate for the annual rivalry game against Clemson. Tim shares his pregame thoughts, storylines, and crows to the game (with some spirited thoughts on Clemson). Additionally, Tim gives the weekly update from USC athleitcs and his six pack of picks.

Cox Talking Gamecocks
Gamecock Football Treks to The Swamp: Pregame Analysis and Storylines + USC Athletics Weekly Review

Cox Talking Gamecocks

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 21:09


South Carolina football heads down to Florida trying to secure another upset win, and improve on their season win total from a year ago. Tim offers his pregame takes and crows to the game and overall expectations. Also, Tim shares a weekly review from USC athletics led by both the women's and men's basketball teams.

Cox Talking Gamecocks
Gamecocks Look to Secure Bowl Bid at Vandy: Pregame Analysis, Storyline + USC Athletics Weekly Review

Cox Talking Gamecocks

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 22:02


South Carolina football heads to Vanderbilt to take on the Commodores with their best chance to secure a bowl bid on the line. Tim shares his pregame analysis, storylines to the game, and his crows to the game as well. Tim also shares exciting updates from around USC athletics including the start to basketball season.

Cox Talking Gamecocks
South Carolina Football Takes On Mizzou: Analysis, Storylines + USC Athletics Weekly Review

Cox Talking Gamecocks

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 21:50


South Carolina looks to stay hot as they take on the Missouri Tigers at home aiming to win their fifth straigh game and earn bowl eligibility. Tim gives his pregame analysis, shares storylines, and gives his crows to the game. Additionally, Tim shares a weekly updates from USC athletics and gives his six pack of picks.

Cox Talking Gamecocks
Football Midseason Retrospective, USC Athletics Weekly Review + Six Pack of Picks

Cox Talking Gamecocks

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 23:16


With South Carolina football on its bye week, Tim takes the time to share a midseason look back as to how the team has performed this year. Tim dives into some statistics from both the offense and defense, shares major storylines, and his overll thoughts as to how the first half of the season has gone. Also, Tim gives his weekly review from around USC athletics and his six pack of picks for college football.

Cox Talking Gamecocks
Carolina Football Reaches Critical Matchup Against UK, Game Preview and Analysis + USC Athletics Weekly Recap

Cox Talking Gamecocks

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 23:14


South Carolina football heads to Lexington to take on University of Kentucky in what could prove to be the most crucial matchup of the year. Tim shares his thoughts on the game as well as a full game preview and crows to the game. Additionally, Tim shares his weekly update from around USC athletics as well as his six pack of picks.

The Big Run
The Night of the 10,000m PB's - Preview Special - Peter Scott, Wendy Sly MBE, Jason Henderson & Ellis Cross

The Big Run

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 71:20


Welcome to this special series of preview podcasts to celebrate the return of the Night of the 10,000m PB's.  From Monday to Friday there will be a brand new episode talking to key figures of the events past and future as we look forward to the return of the Glastonbury of Athletics on May 14th. The Big Run is proudly supported for this special Run of podcasts by Like the Wind Magazine. We have a bumper episode for you today with not one but FOUR guests. Who joined me on the phone to look forward to return of the Night of the 10ks.  First up is Peter Scott, a regular fixture at Lee Valley Athletics centre where he works, a former competitive athlete and lifelong friend of organiser Ben Pochee. He has been connected to the event since its start. His energy, mc'ing and outfits hyping up the crowd as the action unfolds.  The next caller on the line is Wendy Sly. Wendy is a British former athlete who won a silver medal in the 3000m in the 1984 LA Olympics and won the 1983 10km world road race champs in San Diego. She is now a non-executive director for British athletics and works as managing director for Athletics Weekly. From one AW key player to another, Jason Henderson has been joining The Big Run on our monthly episodes for the racing forecast. It felt only right to get him on the line to give his take on the elite fields for May 14th. You can read more preview action over on the AW website here:  https://athleticsweekly.com/ Hot on his heels and the man of the moment its Ellis Cross. I caught up with Ellis Cross to take stock of a different kind of 10,000m that captured everyone's imagination last week and what his hopes are on the track this Saturday. --------- With the support of Like The Wind Magazine and Select Imagery from Curated for Runners.   Like the Wind is an independent journal telling stories about running. Since issue 1, Like the Wind has been published quarterly, with 31 issues under its belt. It is sold mainly through subscriptions, to readers in 40 countries. The strapline of the magazine is: it's why we run (not how to run) and so there are no product reviews, training plans or nutrition tips. Instead, Like the Wind explores topics such as the environment, social issues (like racism or gender inequality), mental health and – quite often – the simple joy of running.  Like the Wind will be producing a special edition programme for Night of the 10,000m PB's for all attendees to the event on May 14th   Like the Wind can be found at www.likethewindmagazine.com where people can subscribe and on Instagram and Twitter as @likethewindmag.  -------- --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebigrunpodcast/message

The Big Run
The Big Run - Episode 71 - The Monthly Journal - "Desire" - Feat. Camino Ultra, Stephen Scullion, The Run Testers, Jason Henderson and Sir Simon Russell Beale.

The Big Run

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2022 85:51


Welcome to the first Monthly entry into The Big Run journal. The loose thread stitching together this month's entry is desire. The desire for adventure, the desire to find joy in what you do. Whatever it means to you. Kicking us off is decorated actor and knight of the realm, Sir Simon Russell Beale reading "Glory, Glory, Glory!" by a former guest, talented runner and supremely gifted wordsmith Sean Hamilton. We then head out to North West London for adventure and trail with the wonderful community of runners that is Camino Ultra. At 19:45 Keiran Alger from The Run Testers drops in with the 2 Minute Review on the latest offering from Garmin with their new Epix watches. 2 minutes later...obvs

My Defining Moments
Episode 18 (Part 4) – 2021 Review, Other Sports

My Defining Moments

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 37:24


It's the final part of our 2021 review! Plenty of other sporting events happened this year; Football almost came home via Euro 2020, there was a first at the Grand National and the Formula 1 season was the most dramatic for a decade. Joining Chris for this podcast is Tim Adams, sports fan and social media star for Athletics Weekly. Covering everything from Athletics to NFL, we've got you covered! So what are the other 5 defining moments of the 2021 sporting year? Listen to find out! Don't forget to vote for the ultimate defining moment on our Twitter page @MyDefiningPod Thank you all for listening this year and see you in 2022 for more My Defining Moments!

GAINcast with Vern Gambetta
228: Fitting the event (with Trevor Painter and Jenny Meadows)

GAINcast with Vern Gambetta

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 50:23


Too often we have a concept of how to train for a sport or event and use that as the starting point for the plan. We fit the athlete to the event. That works in some cases, but other times you need to fit the event to the athlete. In no event is that more important than the 800 meters, where athletes come from a wide variety of training and physiological backgrounds. On this week's episode coach Trevor Painter and former elite 800 meter runner Jenny Meadows join us to share some examples of fitting the event to an athlete, 800 meters training, and more. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2021/10/gaincast-episode-228-fitting-the-event-with-trevor-painter-and-jenny-meadows/ The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: Our monthly GAIN Master Class Series features speakers from all aspects of performance. Sign up and learn more here. The GAINcast is also sponsored by HMMR Media. Join HMMR Media to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. he October/November site theme is team speed and developing speed in sport-specific contexts. You can follow Painter on Twitter (@Faster_feet) and Instagram (@faster_feet). Meadows is also on Twitter (@JennyMeadows800). This interview with Athletics Weekly also gives a look at Painter's training and coaching philosophy. For a bit more on the 800 meters, listen to GAINcast 203 where Gareth Sandford explained his research on the 800 meters and the role of speed reserve. HMMR Podcast 85 also interviewed middle distance coach Danny Mackey and his wife, elite runner Katie Mackey. Mackey also wrote about tips on coaching your spouse in an article for the site. We also had a 4-part series looking at endurance training including: GAINcast 91 looked at endurance methods and concepts, GAINcast 92 looked at athletic development for endurance athletes, GAINcast 95 looked at endurance planning, and GAINcast 99 looked at fitness and endurance training for team sports. Stephen Seiler joined us on GAINcast 104 to share insights on polarized training and other endurance training concepts. Carrie Lane has also contributed a lot about strength and speed training for runners. She has written in detail about why runners need to lift, lifting methods for runners, creating a strength plan, and sprint training for endurance athletes. We also interviewed Lane on HMMR Podcast 51 to discuss lifting for endurance athletes.

Pelo Buddy TV
Episode 42 - New Peloton coaches Callie Gullickson & Rad Lopez, Robin Arzon's return & more

Pelo Buddy TV

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2021 57:21


Welcome to Episode 42 of Pelo Buddy TV, an unofficial Peloton podcast & Peloton news show. This week we cover the following topics, as well as interview founder of the Peloton SweaxySwarm Xtopher Ortega: Official announcement of new Peloton Coaches Callie Gullickson & Rad Lopez. Was there more evidence pointing to Kirsten Ferguson being a new instructor too? Robin Arzon posted a selfie teasing her return to the Peloton Studio. No Peloton Tread in Australia? A new report indicates this may be the case for now. A security vulnerability was found with Pelotons that would allow remote access of the video camera & microphone. Peloton's Head of Music mentions possible “guest instructors” in an interview with Rolling Stone. Happy Father's Day! Peloton has some special Father's Day classes this year. Team Validate won the Ride to Greatness this past week, ending the competition. New German Yoga instructor Nico Sarani has now moved to New York City and is filming classes from PSNY. Peloton will be closed for the 4th of July from July 4 – 6. Keep an eye out for All For One Classes. Peloton also closed on June 19th to celebrate Juneteenth. There was a special collection of classes created. Becs Gentry was interviewed in Athletics Weekly about marathon training. The Hollywood Reporter has an article on Peloton that shares a look behind the scenes. Olivia Amato was interviewed in Parade with tips on sleeping and other wellness tricks. Cody Rigsby shared he bought a new house this week. Chase Tucker & Selena Samuela celebrated their 3-year Pelo-versary this week. John & Amanda share their picks of the week We interview Xtopher Ortega, founder of the Peloton SweaxySwarm. You can find links to full articles on each of these topics from the episode page here: https://www.pelobuddy.com/pelo-buddy-tv-episode-42/ The show is also available via YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PeloBuddy Please leave us a review on whatever podcast platform you are listening to the show on!  Also let us know your feedback. You can contact us at tv@pelobuddy.com – we'd love to hear your thoughts on ways to improve the show, or what guests to feature in future weeks.

Thriving Three Counties
Make It A "Hell Yeah!" - John Ord

Thriving Three Counties

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 58:10


I'm sure after this episode we'll all be feeling motivated to get our for a run or do some starjumps! Today's guest is a good friend of mine and a fellow photographer.  Specialising in sports photography, he shoots editorial portraits of athletes, field of play and sports product photography from his studio in Winchcombe. He's been published in some high profile publications, including the front cover of Athletics Weekly. And was even commissioned by the British Paralympic Association to photograph the 2012 London Olymipcs. He's a man bursting with positive energy, who recently inspired me to do something towards my fitness every day, for which I'm very grateful. www.kinetic-studios.co.uk http://linkedin.com/in/johnord (http://linkedin.com/in/johnord) http://www.facebook.com/kinetic.studios.uk/ (www.facebook.com/kinetic.studios.uk) https://www.instagram.com/kinetic_studios/ (www.instagram.com/kinetic_studios) http://www.twitter.com/studio_kinetic (www.twitter.com/studio_kinetic)

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Inside Running Podcast
180: Canberra Marathon 2021

Inside Running Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 82:28


180: Canberra Marathon 2021 Brad hosts Mulligans Flat meet up then paces Shaun Creighton to his 50+ 50k world record. Julian has a down week to recover from the Easter Half Marathon and strides in the next Next%. Brady recaps a close contest in the Canberra Half and makes a triumphant return to road racing.   Daniel Jones, previous IRP guest takes out the Christchurch Marathon in 2:23 and Alice Mason won the women’s marathon in 2:43. Oska Inkster-Baynes & Katherine Camp were the winners of the Half Marathon. Christchurch Marathon Results   Canberra Marathon was won by Myles Gough while Riine Ringi won the women’s marathon. Brady Threlfall wins Half Marathon, while Marina Wong is the first female across the line. Matt Whitaker won the 50km Ultra with Shaun Creighton 3rd overall setting a world record in the over 50’s category, and winning the women’s race was Megan Hasick. Hugh Williams & Emily Ryan were the winners of the 10K. Canberra Running Festival Results   Milly Clark to abstain from Tokyo Olympic campaign to put focus into the Paris Olympics 2024. The Examiner article Charlotte Purdue’s Olympic selection appeal knocked back, seeking legal action in the revelation that false information may have been used to influence the selection decision. Athletics Weekly article   Listener Question stretching routines between long drives and Moose’s purchase of the week is the waterproof jackets as the weather starts to turn. Dathan Ritzenhein Dynamic Flexibility Bob Bertemes’ drills and strides on Instagram @berte.bob https://www.instagram.com/p/CNXfeJMgrFw/    The boys finish with a preview of the track events at this week’s National Track & Field Championships https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/sevens-7plus-to-broadcast-the-2021-australian-track-and-field-championships/ Guessing Comp: https://forms.gle/BdmqZwEu2XTuCr3R7    Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com For shoes or running apparel contact Julian at: https://www.facebook.com/therunningcompanyballarat/ Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN

Running Industry Podcast
Running Industry Podcast #24 - Weekly News

Running Industry Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 10:36


Episode #24 of the Running Industry Podcast rounds-up the Weekly News from the running world and the wider running industry.This week's news comes a day later than usual, but is still jam-packed, including news from Athletics Weekly on incredible runs and race wins last weekend from UK athlete Beth Potter over 5k and Kenyan Ruth Chepngetich over the half marathon distance . On Potter's feet were the brand new ASICS Metaspeed, which look very tasty and are out now for mere mortals to lace-up.  Launched last week via ASICS.com along with a snazzy interactive website, the shoes are "designed primarily to allow runners to go faster with longer strides."The Ealing Half Marathon needs entries to continue to go ahead in 2021 and UK Athletics releases its initial questionnaire findings regarding the great cross country debate.Pete Bland Sports and inov-8 announce a new retail partnership and the ultra-mad Damian Hall releases his new book.Listen and subscribe via all podcast providers and via the Running Industry Podcast websitewww.runningindustrypodcast.comIG @runindustry Tw @runindustryYou can also show your support by donating to the running industry podcast via Patreon www.patreon.com/runningindustrypodcast Running Industry Podcast is hosted by Matt WardProduced by amplifi www.amplifi.mediaIG @amplifimedia TW @amplifimedia_All episodes of the running industry podcast are ©supersonic productions

Running Industry Podcast
Running Industry Podcast #20 - Weekly News

Running Industry Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 13:21


Episode #20 of the Running Industry Podcast rounds-up the Weekly News from the running world and the wider running industry.Another news-packed episode sees Athletics Weekly preview this week's GB Olympic Marathon Trails. Staying on the Olympic theme, organisers have announced the probably inevitable news that no international spectators will be allowed to visit for this summer's Games.Runners World reports that the Barkley Marathons has won again as in the first race in almost two years there were no finishers at the ultra -endurance event in Frozen Head State Park in Wartburg, Tennessee.  Two participants – three-time Barkley finisher Jared Campbell and Tor des Géants finisher Luke Nelson – completed three loops of the Barkley course in 40 hours, but no one started a fourth loop.Adidas is developing a 100% recyclable shoe called Futurecraft Loop, which is expected to be available in 2021 reports Business Insider and in other footwear news Running Insight reports that new shoe brand Vimazi, founded by industry veteran Scott Tucker, is on pace for an August debut.SportsInsight.com reports that AirPop Active+ Face Mask: The World's first smart air wearable for active movement is now shipping,  and Run 247 reports some interesting industry news from LimeLight Sports Group. The team behind some of the UK's biggest events as they unveil a new division: LimeLight Sports Technologies.Listen and subscribe via all podcast providers and via the Running Industry Podcast websitewww.runningindustrypodcast.comIG @runindustry Tw @runindustryYou can also show your support by donating to the running industry podcast via Patreon www.patreon.com/runningindustrypodcast Running Industry Podcast is hosted by Matt WardProduced by amplifi www.amplifi.mediaIG @amplifimedia TW @amplifimedia_All episodes of the running industry podcast are ©supersonic productions

Running Industry Podcast
Running Industry Podcast #19 - Weekly News

Running Industry Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 12:57


Episode 19 of the Running Industry Podcast rounds-up the Weekly News from the running world and the wider running industry.This week's edition is jam-packed with news on some stellar 2020 figures from both the Brooks Running and Hoka One One brands as reported on Business Insider, and we look at how footwear start-up Atreyu is shaking things up in its direct-to-athlete approach.  Athletics Weekly reports that UK Athletics has announced World Athletics rules concerning footwear are to be implemented across all competitions which are held under UKA rules.Cutting edge treadmill specialists Noble-Pro are expanding rapidly and are looking for a Digital Marketing Manager, interested candidates should contact CEO Stefan Van Biljon. New run-tracking app Lupa is launched and they are offering users to try their first prototype, by simply visiting wearelupa.com and downloading it!mymo has announced a partnership with JoggingBuddy, report trade website Sports Insight and an optimistic note was sounded in a recent article in none other than The New York Times, via RunningInsight.com as it reports that marathon organizers in the US are hoping their events can return this autumn with new protocols and precautions.And, World Athletics is proud to unveil the world's first virtual sporting museum, The Museum of World Athletics™, or MOWA for short.Listen and subscribe via all podcast providers and via the Running Industry Podcast websitewww.runningindustrypodcast.comIG @runindustry Tw @runindustryYou can also show your support by donating to the running industry podcast via Patreon www.patreon.com/runningindustrypodcast Running Industry Podcast is hosted by Matt WardProduced by amplifi www.amplifi.mediaIG @amplifimedia TW @amplifimedia_All episodes of the running industry podcast are ©supersonic productions

The Everyday Adventure Podcast
Sports Nutrition & Running Your Own Race - Alexandra Cook, The Sports Dietitian

The Everyday Adventure Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 29:11


Alex Cook is a registered clinical and sports dietitian with over 15 years of experience in dietary management. Alex specialises in endurance nutrition, supporting a range of athletes, from ultra distance enthusiasts, elite level junior athletes to supporting multi-day expeditions in challenging environments.  She is a qualified Athletics Coach with UK Athletics and has been a competitive runner for almost 20 years, including wins at 2016 Race to the Stones and  Snowdonia Ultra in 2017. Her experience in the sports helps her identify and work successfully with a number of professional and amateur athletes on improving performance through diet and nutrition. She is a contributor to a number of brands and publications within the diet and fitness industries including Redbull, Athletics Weekly, Runners World,Trail Running magazine, Fit and Well and Cosmopolitan. In this episode, Alex talks about what motivated her to pursue a career as a sports dietitian, some of the common challenges her clients face and the greatest transformations that she has seen as a result of changes in diet. We also discuss how to focus on your own needs instead of feeling you need to go bigger every time - and the benefits that this approach can bring to your own health and wellbeing. Find out more about Alex at:  https://www.thesportsdietitian.co.ukOn Instagram: @thesportsdietitianOn Facebook: Alex Cook - The Sports Dietitian​To contact Nicki about The Everyday Adventure Podcast, 1-1 Coaching or "Resilience & Adventure" Workshops:Email: nicki@resiliencework.co.ukWebsite: https://www.resiliencework.co.ukInstagram: @resilienceatworkFacebook: The Everyday Adventure ClubTwitter: @resilience_worx

Running Industry Podcast
Running Industry Podcast #12 - Jason Henderson - Editor, Athletics Weekly

Running Industry Podcast

Play Episode Play 26 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 42:38


In Episode 12 of the Running Industry Podcast we talk to Jason Henderson, the editor of one of the most long-standing sports magazines in the UK, Athletics Weekly.  Jason began writing for AW in 1995 and became editor in 2001. During that time he has covered five Olympics for the magazine and interviewed everyone from Roger Bannister to Usain Bolt.A club runner with 1:54 PB for 800m in mid-1990s, in recent years Jason has run marathons to keep fit and in 2003 'crawled' around the Hawaii Ironman.He has written for most UK newspapers, plus magazines such as GQ, and is the author of the London 2012 Guide to Athletics Field Events, plus Collision Course: The Olympic Tragedy of Mary Decker and Zola Budd.Athletics Weekly has been the bible of the sport since the 1940s and is still the No.1 choice for the true running and athletics fan, designed to keep us informed about all the best news, comment, event reports and results from Britain and around the world.We chat print vs digital, the sport of athletics in 2021, how the pandemic helped form the magazines' direction and how a pair of carbon soled shoes are no guarantee of a parkrun PB!Follow Jason viaTw @Jason_AWFollow Athletics Weekly viaIG @athletics.weeklyTw @AthleticsWeeklywww.athleticsweekly.comRunning Industry Podcast www.runningindustrypodcast.com IG @runindustry Tw @runindustry Host: Matt WardProduced by amplifi www.amplifi.mediaIG @amplifimedia Tw @amplifimedia_All episodes of the running industry podcast are produced by and © amplifi.mediaYou can also show your support by donating to the running industry podcastvia Patreon www.patreon.com/runningindustrypodcast

Together We've Got This
Endurance runner Susie Chan talks to Annie and Louise about her love of running, overcoming thyroid Cancer and her advice for every woman to have her best year yet.

Together We've Got This

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 61:01


In this twenty ninth episode of the season of the Her Spirit podcast BBC Breakfast presenter Louise Minchin and BBC Triathlon presenter Annie Emmerson talk to endurance runner Susie Chan.Susie has taken on races of all distances from 1 mile to 100 miles. It's been 10 years since I started running. It's something I love. You'll find me frequently on the running scene, especially ultra marathon.Races have included running the Marathon des Sables more times than any other UK female, breaking a 12 hour treadmill World Record in 2016 and enjoying running in some of the hottest places on earth.As well as the long races you'll find Susie at local races, half marathons and marathons including finishing all of the World Marathon Majors.Lucky enough to be named and “the number 1 runner to follow on Instagram” by Runners World, and the Evening Standard, she has been on the cover of Runners World, Women's running and featured in Athletics Weekly and other publications.Susie overcame Thyroid Cancer in 2017 and she talks to Louise and Annie about her battle. After Marathon des Sables she had a terrible cough. After a course of antibiotics it shifted. Presuming it was likely to be inhaled sand in her lungs, she thought nothing more. Fast forward to Chicago Marathon, and her cough had returned, this time far, far worse. Susie passed out at the finish line (six start medal still around her neck) this time, worried about it being something worse, she called the doctors. Doctors found a large tumour in her neck, and quite a shock to Susie. It was mighty impressive too, over 5cm. She lost half her thyroid with it. A histology report told us the lump as cancer.Her #BestYearYet tips for every woman are great and you can find them at www.herspirit.co.uk and by listening to this podcast.These podcasts have been made possible through the support of Medichecks www.medichecks.com and Sport England www.sportengland.org. For more information on Her Spirit and "Your Best Year Yet" go to https://herspirit.co.uk and we hope you have found her Your Best Year Yet tips helpful.

Inside Running Podcast

134. Anarchy ensues when the Road To Nowhere crew of Nick Earl, Ellie Pashley and Joel Tobin-White are given the keys to the main show. Ellie might have watch issues while running around the Torquay nudist beach.Joel gets thrown into the deep end of a Tan session on his comeback, then works out which Chicago Bull he is.Nick sets records on the Tassie trails and pays service to his fan club.   Strava restructure subscription service, rearranging paid and free features sparking the debate whether the platform is worth paying for.  Runners WorldGizmodo    Gold Coast & Sunshine Coast Marathons, Australian Marathon Championships to be relocated.  https://www.runnerstribe.com/latest-news/2020-gold-coast-marathon-inevitably-cancelled/    Jakob Ingebrigsten sets Norweigan Road 5k Record in Stavanger. Athletics Weekly  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8t6cWvKQ4o    Listener question asks the hosts where in the world and interstate they would race in 2021, before Joel on the Loose gets up in the personal space of trail walkers getting precious on social distancing.   You can hear more of the Road To Nowhere gang via patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com For shoes or running apparel contact Julian at: https://www.facebook.com/therunningcompanyballarat/ Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN

Marathon Talk
Episode 295 - Jason Henderson

Marathon Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2015 115:43


Tom is on holiday sunning his little legs and Sarah Russell steps in to co-host. It's a packed show with an in-depth chat with Jason Henderson from Athletics Weekly and Duncan Simpson is back for Training Talk. The Jabra Podium, you Rate Your Run and Tony has a Trial.

RunRunLive 4.0 - Running Podcast
Episode 4-316 – Matt Crehan - Graphic Running

RunRunLive 4.0 - Running Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2015 55:28


The RunRunLive 4.0 Podcast Episode 4-316 – Matt Crehan - Graphic Running (Audio: link) [audio:http://www.RunRunLive.com/PodcastEpisodes/epi4316.mp3] Link epi4316.mp3 Support my Hood-to-Coast Relay for Cancer Research - https://finishcancer2015.everydayhero.com/us/chris-russell-hood-to-coast-for-cancer-research Intro Bumper: Hello, good morning, good afternoon, good evening, depending on where you find yourself physically located on the space-time continuum relative to the orbit, tilt and spin of this muddy rock. This is Chris your host and this is episode 4-316 of the RunRunLive podcast.   Why 4-316? Well, my current numbering scheme topology reflects the different incarnations of the RunRunLive Podcast over the last 7 years.  Some of these incarnations were due to new or failed technology, some because I just felt an inflection point creep up on me like stern, but stealthy, thief in the night.  So…this is version 4 of the podcast and the 316th official episode.  Anyhoo…the current version comes out every 2 weeks.  I try to get them out on Fridays because I know most runners have their long runs on the weekends.  I try to keep it under an hour in length so it fits into your workout.  I cover topics related to endurance sports that interest me.  I interview people related to this, and I salt in some life motivation and balance topics to assist you on your journeys. In today's show we chat with Matt Chrehan who has produced a graphic novel around the Prefontain story.  I was interested in this because, at least for me, endurance sports is a highly emotional and impactful endeavor – but this epic-ness tends to translate poorly into communication mediums, such as film.   In the first section we'll go into more detail on water bottles than you ever imagined could exist.  In section two I'm going to give you the race report on my first Olympic Distance triathlon – that I haven't done yet.  It's actually this weekend, but through the power of visualization I'm going to tell you how I win my age group.   I've had as great couple weeks of training since we last talked.  I feel strong.  I ran a nice 2-hour trial run in the big rain storm a couple weekends back and managed not to run into anything, hit my head OR fall down.  This past weekend was out 4th of July holiday.  I went down to my house on Cape Cod and got some excellent volume in.  Thursday I biked down to Chatham light, ran a 1.5 hour out and back on the beach and biked home.   I got a bit turned around on the ride home and the whole session ended up being close to a 2.5 hour brick.  I always get lost on the Cape because it all looks the same.  It's like those old Flintstones cartoons where they just repeat the background scenery to save money.  The Cape has no landmarks it's the same scrub oak and pine and cottages repeated on an infinite loop.   Saturday I did a 1 hour ocean open water swim across Pleasant Bay in Harwich.  It was low tide and I had some challenges trying to stay out of the boat moorings but not scraping my nose against the horseshoe crabs on the bottom.  Then I hopped on Fuji-San and spun out a 2 hour ride on the rail trail.  The rail trail was nuts.  Jammed with holiday traffic.  I was just trying to go for an easy spin and catch up on podcasts.  Whenever I passed a real cyclist they felt compelled to catch me and ride with me.  I guess when some old dude on a rusty old Fuji passes you on the rail trail you have to justify your roadie-credentials.   Then on Sunday I went out for a 2.5 hour long run in the heat of the day.  It was a bit rough, but good preparation for this weekend's tri.  So, yeah, around 8 hours of endurance training over the weekend plus yardwork and I got to spend some quality time with my wife.  I patched up the small tears that have been appearing in my wetsuit as I use it more.  I have a can of that “Seal Cement” which is this viscous black goop like roofing tar.  It's like that stuff they use up hear in the North East to fix the cracks in the roads. It works great on wet suits.  I made a bit of a mess with it, my application is not going to earn any artistic awards but functionally it does the trick.   … That sure sounds like a lot of activity as I read through it.   I get the sense that sometimes people think I'm a workaholic.  I don't think so.  I think that moniker applies to people who are out of balance in the way they pursue their work.  They subsume all aspects of their life to the mindless pursuit of work.  Mindless because they work for the sake of work and not because that work aligns with some purpose.   Workaholics try to lose themselves in work because they are afraid.  They are afraid to confront themselves, to look in the mirror and have to see themselves.  They use work and struggle as a mask or a drug to justify not engaging in life, because it scares them.  It's an addiction, and like any addiction it allows the addict to abdicate their free will to some other power.   I'm active.  I'm kinetic.  I don't like idle time.  I believe there is something worthy in spending yourself fully in a noble cause. But I'm not addicted to work.  I drive my own boat and I'm accountable for the direction of that boat.  I'm ok with the chaos of the ocean and the random winds of change that buffet upon it.   That's what I would like you to think about.  Why do you do what you do?  How does it align with your purpose?  How could you rebalance your life to find more positive stress?   I'll tell you a secret.  The times when I am most at peace, when I sleep soundly, are those times when I've executed well and fully some work that makes a difference.   And for that I am grateful.  On with the show! Section one - Running Tips Water Bottle Deep Dive - http://runrunlive.com/water-bottle-deep-dive Voices of reason – the interviews Matthew J.J. Crehan - www.mattcrehancomics.com On 30th May 2015, Matt Crehan Comics will release The Art of Running: The Steve Prefontaine Story, which tells the story of the legendary American distance runner Steve Prefontaine.  The Art of Running details Prefontaine's extraordinary life in graphic novel form for the very first time, from growing up in Coos Bay and attending the University of Oregon, to his visit to Munich for the 1972 Olympic Games, and his unfortunate and tragic death at the young age of 24.  Publication of the graphic novel was funded by a Kickstarter campaign in 2013 which raised £5,261 and helped to pay for the artwork and printing costs.  As Prefontaine always saw running as a work of art, his love of the sport is beautifully told through the graphic novel medium where the movement of running can be explored and detailed perfectly. The book will feature a foreword by British distance runner and 1974 European 5000m Champion, Brendan Foster CBE, and will be launched to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Prefontaine's death.  When asked about The Art of Running project, Matthew said: “I wanted to show the sport of track and field as a real art form, as Prefontaine always thought of it, and give athletes a book that was something different but also inspiring.”  The Art of Running is Crehan's first published graphic novel, his previous work included the re-launch of classic British comic character Alf Tupper: The Tough of the Track in the pages of Athletics Weekly, as well as having several short comics published by GrayHaven Comics and Ninth Art Press. Matthew J.J. Crehan Writer / Letterer / Marketing Executive www.mattcrehancomics.com mattcrehan.1991@gmail.com (+44) 07432 688 034 Section Two – Life Lessons Massachusetts Triathlon Olympic Distance Tri Race Report  - http://runrunlive.com/massachusetts-triathlon-olympic-distance-tri-race-report Outro Ok my friends – that's it.  Nothing left to do now except gracefully slink towards the exit an hope nobody notices that we split our pants laughing out loud at the antics from episode 4-316 of the RunRunLive Podcast.  I've got that triathlon this weekend.  I'm not worried about it.  Assuming I can avoid all the B-movie obstacles it should be fun.  Forecasts are calling for a hot day but even at my leisurely pace I should be back in the barn by 10:00 AM.   I have Fuji-San all cleaned up and ready to go.  I bought as new helmet and have so far avoided bashing my head on anything.   After this race I was going to ride the Hampshire 100 but my MTB buddies aren't doing it so I may pass.  After that is the epic road trip to Hood to Coast in Portland at the end of August.  I'm still offering a size large, brand new, Team Hoyt, Addidas Jacket with a $65 price tag still on it.  The rules of the game are if you contribute $50 or more to my cause you get a chance to win the jacket!  So far your odds are very good!  Check the show notes for a picture – it's a super nice jacket.   https://finishcancer2015.everydayhero.com/us/chris-russell-hood-to-coast-for-cancer-research … On the domestic front my garden is having up and down.  Looks like I'm going to get hundreds of pounds of potatoes form my potato box. I've got lots of beans.  I've got a great crop of berries.  I'm going to get some apples because I managed to prune and spray this year.   My tomatoes and squash aren't doing very well, which is a disappointment.  And I've got a rodent problem.  Not the Chipmunks.  Not the rabbits.  I've got a population explosion of woodchucks.  They've eaten all my parsley and lettuce and even snacked on some of my cilantro.   They are quite brazen.  I've seen a momma and several babies hanging around the yard.  I moved my remaining parsley pot up onto my back deck and they climbed the stairs to get to it!  I decided to bring the fight to them.  Frist my wife and I had some fun throwing smoke bombs down the holes in the front lawn, which although I'm sure is quite useless, creates quite a show and makes you feel like you're doing something.  I brought out the big trap and baited it with apples.  I've caught two of the young ones so far.  You may ask, “What do you do with them when you trap them?” Well, I know it's bad karma but I was going to drown them in a water barrel.  I mean, I'm a tough guy.  I've watched several Al Pacino movies.   But when I tried that the trap was about 4 inches too long so instead I just gave it a nice refreshing bath as it clung to the top of the cage looking at me.   Now, as we all know, it's illegal to transport and release wild animals.  But if said wild animal just happened to be taking a relaxing ride in the back of my truck, for, you know, purely enjoyment purposes…and the cage just happened to be open when I parked at the trail head for my mountain bike ride…and that hypothetical wild animal chose to exit the cage and the truck at that point in time…well that's more a case of free will in action than the unlawful redistribution of gophers.  You'd think that old border collie that lives in my house might scare them off.   … Well it's getting late and I've spent too much time on this today.  I've got to go grocery shopping and pick up my mountain bike from the repair shop.   Don't forget to say yes to adventure and sign up for the Wapack Trail race on September 6th at the Windblown ski area in Ipswich New Hamshire and join me for some mountain running smack down fun.  http://wapack.freeservers.com/ … You remember Bruce Van Horn from a couple episodes ago?  I was listening to him recently and he did this bit about how he loves everyone.  He tells people every time they meet someone new to think in their heads “I Love You” and it will force you to have empathy in the interaction.   Well, being from the North East, we are not a very touchy-feely culture.  And the thought of telling random people “I Love You” cracked me up.   I tried this with some of my interactions during the day, and you know what?  It works for me.  It totally changes the interaction.  Not because I love anyone but the process of thinking it is just so culturally absurd it makes me laugh internally, which breaks me out of my frame, which pulls me into the interaction in a new light.   It's the equivalent of imagining everyone you meet with bunny ears.  It breaks your frame and allows you to approach the interaction unbiased.  Give it a try.  But don't try to hug me.  And I'll see you out there.  Closing comments Support my Hood-to-Coast Relay for Cancer Research - https://finishcancer2015.everydayhero.com/us/chris-russell-hood-to-coast-for-cancer-research Http://www.marathonbq.com http://runrunlive.com/my-books  

RunRunLive 4.0 - Running Podcast
Episode 4-316 – Matt Crehan - Graphic Running

RunRunLive 4.0 - Running Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2015 55:28


The RunRunLive 4.0 Podcast Episode 4-316 – Matt Crehan - Graphic Running (Audio: link) [audio:http://www.RunRunLive.com/PodcastEpisodes/epi4316.mp3] Link epi4316.mp3 Support my Hood-to-Coast Relay for Cancer Research - https://finishcancer2015.everydayhero.com/us/chris-russell-hood-to-coast-for-cancer-research Intro Bumper: Hello, good morning, good afternoon, good evening, depending on where you find yourself physically located on the space-time continuum relative to the orbit, tilt and spin of this muddy rock. This is Chris your host and this is episode 4-316 of the RunRunLive podcast.   Why 4-316? Well, my current numbering scheme topology reflects the different incarnations of the RunRunLive Podcast over the last 7 years.  Some of these incarnations were due to new or failed technology, some because I just felt an inflection point creep up on me like stern, but stealthy, thief in the night.  So…this is version 4 of the podcast and the 316th official episode.  Anyhoo…the current version comes out every 2 weeks.  I try to get them out on Fridays because I know most runners have their long runs on the weekends.  I try to keep it under an hour in length so it fits into your workout.  I cover topics related to endurance sports that interest me.  I interview people related to this, and I salt in some life motivation and balance topics to assist you on your journeys. In today’s show we chat with Matt Chrehan who has produced a graphic novel around the Prefontain story.  I was interested in this because, at least for me, endurance sports is a highly emotional and impactful endeavor – but this epic-ness tends to translate poorly into communication mediums, such as film.   In the first section we’ll go into more detail on water bottles than you ever imagined could exist.  In section two I’m going to give you the race report on my first Olympic Distance triathlon – that I haven’t done yet.  It’s actually this weekend, but through the power of visualization I’m going to tell you how I win my age group.   I’ve had as great couple weeks of training since we last talked.  I feel strong.  I ran a nice 2-hour trial run in the big rain storm a couple weekends back and managed not to run into anything, hit my head OR fall down.  This past weekend was out 4th of July holiday.  I went down to my house on Cape Cod and got some excellent volume in.  Thursday I biked down to Chatham light, ran a 1.5 hour out and back on the beach and biked home.   I got a bit turned around on the ride home and the whole session ended up being close to a 2.5 hour brick.  I always get lost on the Cape because it all looks the same.  It’s like those old Flintstones cartoons where they just repeat the background scenery to save money.  The Cape has no landmarks it’s the same scrub oak and pine and cottages repeated on an infinite loop.   Saturday I did a 1 hour ocean open water swim across Pleasant Bay in Harwich.  It was low tide and I had some challenges trying to stay out of the boat moorings but not scraping my nose against the horseshoe crabs on the bottom.  Then I hopped on Fuji-San and spun out a 2 hour ride on the rail trail.  The rail trail was nuts.  Jammed with holiday traffic.  I was just trying to go for an easy spin and catch up on podcasts.  Whenever I passed a real cyclist they felt compelled to catch me and ride with me.  I guess when some old dude on a rusty old Fuji passes you on the rail trail you have to justify your roadie-credentials.   Then on Sunday I went out for a 2.5 hour long run in the heat of the day.  It was a bit rough, but good preparation for this weekend’s tri.  So, yeah, around 8 hours of endurance training over the weekend plus yardwork and I got to spend some quality time with my wife.  I patched up the small tears that have been appearing in my wetsuit as I use it more.  I have a can of that “Seal Cement” which is this viscous black goop like roofing tar.  It’s like that stuff they use up hear in the North East to fix the cracks in the roads. It works great on wet suits.  I made a bit of a mess with it, my application is not going to earn any artistic awards but functionally it does the trick.   … That sure sounds like a lot of activity as I read through it.   I get the sense that sometimes people think I’m a workaholic.  I don’t think so.  I think that moniker applies to people who are out of balance in the way they pursue their work.  They subsume all aspects of their life to the mindless pursuit of work.  Mindless because they work for the sake of work and not because that work aligns with some purpose.   Workaholics try to lose themselves in work because they are afraid.  They are afraid to confront themselves, to look in the mirror and have to see themselves.  They use work and struggle as a mask or a drug to justify not engaging in life, because it scares them.  It’s an addiction, and like any addiction it allows the addict to abdicate their free will to some other power.   I’m active.  I’m kinetic.  I don’t like idle time.  I believe there is something worthy in spending yourself fully in a noble cause. But I’m not addicted to work.  I drive my own boat and I’m accountable for the direction of that boat.  I’m ok with the chaos of the ocean and the random winds of change that buffet upon it.   That’s what I would like you to think about.  Why do you do what you do?  How does it align with your purpose?  How could you rebalance your life to find more positive stress?   I’ll tell you a secret.  The times when I am most at peace, when I sleep soundly, are those times when I’ve executed well and fully some work that makes a difference.   And for that I am grateful.  On with the show! Section one - Running Tips Water Bottle Deep Dive - http://runrunlive.com/water-bottle-deep-dive Voices of reason – the interviews Matthew J.J. Crehan - www.mattcrehancomics.com On 30th May 2015, Matt Crehan Comics will release The Art of Running: The Steve Prefontaine Story, which tells the story of the legendary American distance runner Steve Prefontaine.  The Art of Running details Prefontaine’s extraordinary life in graphic novel form for the very first time, from growing up in Coos Bay and attending the University of Oregon, to his visit to Munich for the 1972 Olympic Games, and his unfortunate and tragic death at the young age of 24.  Publication of the graphic novel was funded by a Kickstarter campaign in 2013 which raised £5,261 and helped to pay for the artwork and printing costs.  As Prefontaine always saw running as a work of art, his love of the sport is beautifully told through the graphic novel medium where the movement of running can be explored and detailed perfectly. The book will feature a foreword by British distance runner and 1974 European 5000m Champion, Brendan Foster CBE, and will be launched to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Prefontaine’s death.  When asked about The Art of Running project, Matthew said: “I wanted to show the sport of track and field as a real art form, as Prefontaine always thought of it, and give athletes a book that was something different but also inspiring.”  The Art of Running is Crehan’s first published graphic novel, his previous work included the re-launch of classic British comic character Alf Tupper: The Tough of the Track in the pages of Athletics Weekly, as well as having several short comics published by GrayHaven Comics and Ninth Art Press. Matthew J.J. Crehan Writer / Letterer / Marketing Executive www.mattcrehancomics.com mattcrehan.1991@gmail.com (+44) 07432 688 034 Section Two – Life Lessons Massachusetts Triathlon Olympic Distance Tri Race Report  - http://runrunlive.com/massachusetts-triathlon-olympic-distance-tri-race-report Outro Ok my friends – that’s it.  Nothing left to do now except gracefully slink towards the exit an hope nobody notices that we split our pants laughing out loud at the antics from episode 4-316 of the RunRunLive Podcast.  I’ve got that triathlon this weekend.  I’m not worried about it.  Assuming I can avoid all the B-movie obstacles it should be fun.  Forecasts are calling for a hot day but even at my leisurely pace I should be back in the barn by 10:00 AM.   I have Fuji-San all cleaned up and ready to go.  I bought as new helmet and have so far avoided bashing my head on anything.   After this race I was going to ride the Hampshire 100 but my MTB buddies aren’t doing it so I may pass.  After that is the epic road trip to Hood to Coast in Portland at the end of August.  I’m still offering a size large, brand new, Team Hoyt, Addidas Jacket with a $65 price tag still on it.  The rules of the game are if you contribute $50 or more to my cause you get a chance to win the jacket!  So far your odds are very good!  Check the show notes for a picture – it’s a super nice jacket.   https://finishcancer2015.everydayhero.com/us/chris-russell-hood-to-coast-for-cancer-research … On the domestic front my garden is having up and down.  Looks like I’m going to get hundreds of pounds of potatoes form my potato box. I’ve got lots of beans.  I’ve got a great crop of berries.  I’m going to get some apples because I managed to prune and spray this year.   My tomatoes and squash aren’t doing very well, which is a disappointment.  And I’ve got a rodent problem.  Not the Chipmunks.  Not the rabbits.  I’ve got a population explosion of woodchucks.  They’ve eaten all my parsley and lettuce and even snacked on some of my cilantro.   They are quite brazen.  I’ve seen a momma and several babies hanging around the yard.  I moved my remaining parsley pot up onto my back deck and they climbed the stairs to get to it!  I decided to bring the fight to them.  Frist my wife and I had some fun throwing smoke bombs down the holes in the front lawn, which although I’m sure is quite useless, creates quite a show and makes you feel like you’re doing something.  I brought out the big trap and baited it with apples.  I’ve caught two of the young ones so far.  You may ask, “What do you do with them when you trap them?” Well, I know it’s bad karma but I was going to drown them in a water barrel.  I mean, I’m a tough guy.  I’ve watched several Al Pacino movies.   But when I tried that the trap was about 4 inches too long so instead I just gave it a nice refreshing bath as it clung to the top of the cage looking at me.   Now, as we all know, it’s illegal to transport and release wild animals.  But if said wild animal just happened to be taking a relaxing ride in the back of my truck, for, you know, purely enjoyment purposes…and the cage just happened to be open when I parked at the trail head for my mountain bike ride…and that hypothetical wild animal chose to exit the cage and the truck at that point in time…well that’s more a case of free will in action than the unlawful redistribution of gophers.  You’d think that old border collie that lives in my house might scare them off.   … Well it’s getting late and I’ve spent too much time on this today.  I’ve got to go grocery shopping and pick up my mountain bike from the repair shop.   Don’t forget to say yes to adventure and sign up for the Wapack Trail race on September 6th at the Windblown ski area in Ipswich New Hamshire and join me for some mountain running smack down fun.  http://wapack.freeservers.com/ … You remember Bruce Van Horn from a couple episodes ago?  I was listening to him recently and he did this bit about how he loves everyone.  He tells people every time they meet someone new to think in their heads “I Love You” and it will force you to have empathy in the interaction.   Well, being from the North East, we are not a very touchy-feely culture.  And the thought of telling random people “I Love You” cracked me up.   I tried this with some of my interactions during the day, and you know what?  It works for me.  It totally changes the interaction.  Not because I love anyone but the process of thinking it is just so culturally absurd it makes me laugh internally, which breaks me out of my frame, which pulls me into the interaction in a new light.   It’s the equivalent of imagining everyone you meet with bunny ears.  It breaks your frame and allows you to approach the interaction unbiased.  Give it a try.  But don’t try to hug me.  And I’ll see you out there.  Closing comments Support my Hood-to-Coast Relay for Cancer Research - https://finishcancer2015.everydayhero.com/us/chris-russell-hood-to-coast-for-cancer-research Http://www.marathonbq.com http://runrunlive.com/my-books  

Marathon Talk
Episode 43 - Will Cockerell

Marathon Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2010 77:34


Freelance sports writer, columnist for Athletics Weekly, author of the brilliant book 'The 50 Greatest Marathon Races of All Time' and 2:27 marathon runner Will Cockerell caught up with Martin to talk about his favourite five marathons. Tony did things American style, Tom suffered some rather unfortunate chaffing and Martin got sent to the back of the queue!