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Members of the Hispanic women's ministry at The Salvation Army in Middletown, N.Y., have been enjoying weekly Zumba classes for the past year. The Hispanic women's ministry, led by Enid Ortiz, has offered several activities for members, including bingo, crafts, and jewelry-making, as everyone engages in Christian fellowship. When Orlando Torres, a community health outreach coordinator for Orange County, N.Y., and a licensed Zumba instructor, offered to teach it at the corps more than a year ago, the women kicked up their heels for the idea. Zumba is a Latin-inspired fitness dance program. But in this class, Orlando incorporates different aspects of prayer and worship. The church pastor, Captain Andrew Allen said About 75% to 80% of the people coming to the corps for social services speak Spanish and are invited to Zumba. People may come to the corps for social services, but the church tries to connect everyone they can to experience meaningful Christian fellowship. Captain Allen said “We have seen a big crossover from social services to getting involved in the Hispanic women's ministries program. Many women who come to that program also volunteer at the corps during the day to help with food pantry and things like that.”

A practitioner shares how she improved her character as she journeyed from Mexico to Middletown NY, at the Fei Tian College experience sharing conference. This and other stories from the Minghui website. Experience sharing articles: 1. Improving My Character: My Journey from Mexico to Middletown, New York 2. Research Scientist in India: “I Got a New Life After Practicing Falun Dafa”

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema; Beers from Equilibrium Brewery (Boston, MA) Beer 1: "String Theory" // Style: Saison // ABV: 5% // Ratings: Jonny - 8.9, Max - 6. Beer 2: "dHOP49" // Style: Imperial IPA // ABV: 8.5% // Ratings: Jonny - 1.9, Max - 5. Film: "Fast X" directed by Louis Letterier. Ratings: Jonny - 7.5, Max - 4. Inside Hot & Bothered: - Max - Happy Birthdays and Graduations! - Jonny - "Air" Directed by Ben Affleck. -------------------- Episode Timeline: 0:00 - Intro, Ads, & Shout Outs 5:22 - Beer 1 16:42 - Film (No Spoilers) 35:48 - DANGER ZONE 47:35 - Beer 2 56:41 - Hot & Bothered Please leave us a rating and/or review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! Got a few bucks to spare? Support us on Patreon for as little as a dollar per week at www.patreon.com/freshhopcinema

Vinny Scollo is a Vertimax Master Trainer and the Gold's Gym Sports Performance Director and Regional Fitness Manager in Middletown NY. As a strength and conditioning coach working with both amateur athletes and professional athletes in high school, college, and the NFL, Vinny has over 12 years of experience in human performance.   In this episode, Vinny shares what he often sees in volleyball athletes and what trainers can do to help balance out an athlete's natural imbalances by using the VertiMax. The way an athlete overcompensates their body can tell you a lot about how they move on and off the field, and gives you the opportunity to correct it before it turns into a career-ending injury.    Key Takeaways: [2:10] What are some common injuries Vinny sees in his volleyball athletes?  [3:40] It's common for athletes to overcompensate due to weak muscles.  [4:25] It's important to look at single leg activities. It will tell you a lot about the human body.  [4:50] A coach has to be looking at hip, ankle, knee, and shoulder instabilities. [5:30] What should a coach do if they see a nagging muscle weakness?  [7:15] What should a coach do if they get a new or fresh athlete that's ready to jump right in to a competitive sport?  [8:40] Volleyball is an explosive sport. During off-season, it's critical to get the human body ready for these movements.  [10:20] Want more specialized training? Check out the VertiMax app!    VertiMax VertiMax on Facebook VertiMax on Instagram VertiMax on YouTube VertiMax on LinkedIn VertiMax Certification Education   Tweetables: “You're seeing a lot of soft tissue injuries, shoulder injuries from over usage, and not having the proper muscles; some are overactive and others are under active."   "A lot of athletes have extremely tight ankles. You sometimes have to give them the less is more approach."

Vinny Scollo is a Vertimax Master Trainer and the Gold's Gym Sports Performance Director and Regional Fitness Manager in Middletown NY. As a strength and conditioning coach working with both amateur athletes and professional athletes in high school, college, and the NFL, Vinny has over 12 years of experience in human performance.   In this episode, Vinny shares his endurance tactics to increase a player's quality of movement and energy reserves. A soccer athlete is constantly stopping and going plus their movements are very dynamic and they can be prone to injury, so every coach has to be mindful as to where they need their athlete to go during game time. Vinny shares how the VertiMax hits these goals for peak performance.    Key Takeaways: [1:40] How does the Vertimax increase a player's endurance?  [4:10] Athletes are able to take full advantage of the dynamic angles the VertiMax provides.  [4:30] From an endurance standpoint, the VertiMax can push the athlete to new heights in a safe way. [5:35] At the end of the day, if you want to get fast, you have to move fast. [6:15] Vinny breaks down how he helps his athletes have more power and reserve during the 4th quarter.  [8:40] When it comes to changing direction, you can go so many different ways with it.  [9:10] Every movement a soccer player is going to do, you can create resistance for on the VertiMax.    VertiMax VertiMax on Facebook VertiMax on Instagram VertiMax on YouTube VertiMax on LinkedIn VertiMax Certification Education   Tweetables: “The VertiMax is a really dynamic tool because of the resistance being so fluid."   "For every 10 yards, take a 60 seconds rest. You want to optimize and make sure they're in full recovery for each sprint."

Vinny Scollo is a Vertimax Master Train and the Gold's Gym Sports Performance Director and Regional Fitness Manager in Middletown NY. As a strength and conditioning coach working with both amateur athletes and professional athletes in high school, college and the NFL, Vinny has over 12 years of experience in human performance.   In this episode, Vinny shares some of the things he thinks about when preparing his athletes for the NFL season, on and off season. As a trainer, it can be tempting to push your athlete to their max, however, patience really is a virtue when it comes to the human body and to achieve peak performance. You never want to go too fast and over exert your player, as that can cause massive setbacks (and injuries) later down the line.    Key Takeaways: [1:00] A little bit about Vinny and his performance background. [4:15] When Vinny plans an agility training program, what goes through his mind?  [5:30] A lot of times, the body needs to recover, so less is more.  [9:10] Why do injuries happen?  [11:10] Don't go too fast. You have to make sure your athlete is on the same page you are.  [12:15] What is the ultimate goal with the athlete?  [16:00] How does Vinny use the Vertimax to balance out his athletes?    VertiMax VertiMax on Facebook VertiMax on Instagram VertiMax on YouTube VertiMax on LinkedIn VertiMax Certification Education   Tweetables: “We have off season, which at that point we're doing a lot of clean up work. We are restoring strength and other foundational things that will be driving our program later in the season."   "A lot of these injuries may also happen because there's not enough time spent on them and getting your body to accept those loads and getting them to absorb it."

Today we interview entrepreneur/owner of UNG Radio station based out of Los Angeles and The hottest indie consciences rap group The Horseshoe Gang These are people you should know and connect with. Social media: Instagram.com/ungradiostation Instagram.com/realshoegang YouTube: youtube.com/c/horseshoegang i nstagram.com/ladimiz instagram.com/bronx_navyboy facebook.com/FromDaGroundupProductions Facebook.com/Ladimizmusic Watch us on ROKU - FROM DA GROUND UP PRODUCTIONS TV #fromdagroundupproductions #ladimiz #bronx_navyboy #hiphop #podcast #fromdagroundupproductionspodcast #hiphop #indie #nexttoblow Check out our Sponsors: JD Cargo Express 39 North street Middletown NY 10941 tele: (845)7751765 If you need Graphics done contact Logoika on instagram.com/logoika.gfx Get Your athletic sportswear from Number 1 Draft Pick on N1DP.com

Today we welcome back Independent artist CashOnAble we get into his new album "Half Time" Please follow this talented artist on all his social media platforms links down below: twitter.com/CashOnAble instagram.com/cashon_able Facebook.com/cashonable https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRashawnable Website: https://www.cashonable.com Buy CashOnAble Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/cashonable-merch Music: https://songwhip.com/cashonable instagram.com/ladimiz instagram.com/bronx_navyboy facebook.com/FromDaGroundupProductions facebook.com/Ladimizmusic #fromdagroundupproductions #ladimiz #bronx_navyboy #hiphop #podcast #fromdagroundupproductionspodcast #hiphop #indie #nexttoblow #atlanta #newyork #Halftime #CashOnAble Check out our Sponsors: JD Cargo Express 39 North street Middletown NY 10941 tele: (845)7751765 If you need Graphics done contact Logoika on instagram.com/logoika.gfx Get Your athletic sportswear from Number 1 Draft Pick on N1DP.com

Today we interview one of the Pioneers from the West coast Chris The Glove Taylor he's a DJ and producer. Today we'll Talk about him being credited for producing some the hottest songs. instagram.com/chrisglove_ instagram.com/ladimiz instagram.com/bronx_navyboy facebook.com/FromDaGroundupProductions facebook.com/Ladimizmusic #fromdagroundupproductions #ladimiz #bronx_navyboy #hiphop #podcast #fromdagroundupproductionspodcast #hiphop #indie #nexttoblow #westcoast Check out our Sponsors: JD Cargo Express 39 North street Middletown NY 10941 tele: (845)7751765 If you need Graphics done contact Logoika on instagram.com/logoika.gfx Get Your athletic sportswear from Number 1 Draft Pick on N1DP.com

Today we interview the beautiful talented independent artist Nika LaDean. We Discuss her journey as an independent artist how she got started and her latest single energy. Social: www.facebook.com/TheNikaLaDean www.instagram.com/thenikaladean/ Music: open.spotify.com/track/6ompfoI4ilZ4B8lV4ibTi6?si=001a53351b044e23 instagram.com/ladimiz instagram.com/bronx_navyboy facebook.com/FromDaGroundupProductions facebook.com/Ladimizmusic #fromdagroundupproductions #ladimiz #bronx_navyboy #hiphop #podcast #fromdagroundupproductionspodcast #hiphop #indie #nexttoblow Check out our Sponsors: JD Cargo Express 39 North street Middletown NY 10941 tele: (845)7751765 If you need Graphics done contact Logoika on instagram.com/logoika.gfx Get Your athletic sportswear from Number 1 Draft Pick on N1DP.com

Today we showcase an Indie artist Nick Hill out of New York, We talk about how he got started, being a conscious artist in todays music and his personal goals. social: https://instagram.com/officialNickhill https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100026452907234 https://twitter.com/cyn_x4 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCahi7lZSGw-7eRVRdee5z8Q/featured instagram.com/ladimiz instagram.com/bronx_navyboy facebook.com/FromDaGroundupProductions facebook.com/Ladimizmusic #fromdagroundupproductions #ladimiz #bronx_navyboy #hiphop #podcast #fromdagroundupproductionspodcast #hiphop #indie #nexttoblow Check out our Sponsors: JD Cargo Express 39 North street Middletown NY 10941 tele: (845)7751765 If you need Graphics done contact Logoika on instagram.com/logoika.gfx Get Your athletic sportswear from Number 1 Draft Pick on N1DP.com

Today we interview The Host Of the very popular show The Time Machine on Raw Truth Radio DJ 12 he not only DJ's but he does interview with Americas Favorite entertainers and talks about the racial climate in the black community. Today we will talk about how he became a DJ, what famous entertainers he interviewed and we also talk about whats going on in the black. Website: Rawtruthradio.net Socials: Instagram: www.instagram.com/dj12timemachine/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/DJ12TheTimeMachine listen to The Time Machine on https://live365.com/station/WRTW-DB-Raw-Truth-Radio-a04097 #fromdagroundupproductions #ladimiz #bronx_navyboy #hiphop #podcast #fromdagroundupproductionspodcast #jerseynthings #mrofficial703 #markdurrette   instagram.com/ladimiz instagram.com/bronx_navyboy facebook.com/FromDaGroundupProductions facebook.com/Ladimizmusic JD Cargo Express 39 North street Middletown NY 10941 tele: (845)7751765 For your graphics need contact logoika on instagram.com/logoika.gfx

Today we are interviewing Independent Artist Mr. Official from Richmond Va. He talks about the difficulties he had when he first started in Hip-Hop. We are also joined by Mark Durrette and he talks about his Clothing line. Socials: Mr. Official https://www.instagram.com/mr.official703/ https://www.facebook.com/damar.peterson https://open.spotify.com/album/7zlCMzmlm3yOB6NzaLZwRW?si=_FKyzHF7Tcq1fOAN8aYQZg Mark Durrette https://www.instagram.com/mark.durrette.50/ https://jerseynthingsva.com/ #fromdagroundupproductions #ladimiz #bronx_navyboy #hiphop #podcast #fromdagroundupproductionspodcast #jerseynthings #mrofficial703 #markdurrette   instagram.com/ladimiz instagram.com/bronx_navyboy facebook.com/FromDaGroundupProductions facebook.com/Ladimizmusic Sponsors: JD Cargo Express 39 North street Middletown NY 10941 tele: (845)7751765 for your graphics need contact logoika on instagram.com/logoika.gfx

Today we interview Camden NJ Rapper Da Goat, He talks about how he got started in rapping, his top five rappers now , and his hot

Today we interview Hip-Hop artist and Entrepreneur P. Gutter and he is dropping jewels on how to get artist to do features on your song, understanding the game of Hip-Hop, his clothing line and his upcoming album. Social Media: twitter: https://twitter.com/pgutteronline instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pgutteronline/ facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pgutteronline/ Music: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32YCpkE0HALpF82ZcJxUeX Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/pgutteronline #pgutter #entrepreneur #indie #fromdagroundupproductions #podcast #ladimiz #bronx_navyboy #hiphop #fromdagroundupproductionspodcast #maleartist #music #talented #artist #songwriter #producer instagram.com/ladimiz insatgram.com/bronx_navyboy facebook.com/FromDaGroundupProductions facebook.com/Ladimizmusic Sponsors: JD Cargo Express 39 North street Middletown NY 10941 tele: (845)7751765 If You Need graphics Done contact Logoika on instagram.com/logoika.gfx

Today we are shining a light on an Indiana Indie artist by the name of Skypp he talks about his growing up poor in Indiana, his Top 15 charting release on iTunes in 2020 for his project, The Ghetto Mr. Rogerz he talks about the sundown towns of Indiana and his album "King Of Indiana" with his hit song "Divine Rights Of Kings" https://www.officialskypp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/skypp317 https://twitter.com/skypp317 https://www.soundcloud.com/skypp https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFtuwDJ6emJFO #kingofindiana #skypp #indiana #indie #fromdagroundupproductions #podcast #ladimiz #bronx_navyboy #hiphop #fromdagroundupproductionspodcast #maleartist #musicwithamessage #talented #artist #songwriter #producer www.instagram.com/ladimiz www.insatgram.com/bronx_navyboy www.facebook.com/FromDaGroundupProductions www.facebook.com/Ladimizmusic Sponsors: JD Cargo Express 39 North street Middletown NY 10941 tele: (845)7751765 instagram.com/logoika.gfx

Today we interview Multi-Talented Female rapper and entrepreneur Brazy Luca. She talks about being a mother and a wife, how she deals with haters. we talk about her smash hit "Splash" and her unique way of knowing if she got a hit. www.instagram.com/itsbrazyluca/ www.facebook.com/itsbrazyluca/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Vgcnf7QrZqvlMltqLxObL #brazyLuca #female #rapper #Model #Wife #mother #fromdagroundupproductions #podcast #ladimiz #bronx_navyboy #hiphop #fromdagroundupproductionspodcast #femaleartist #multitalented instagram.com/ladimiz insatgram.com/bronx_navyboy facebook.com/FromDaGroundupProductions facebook.com/Ladimizmusic Sponsors: JD Cargo Express 39 North street Middletown NY 10941 tele: (845)7751765 instagram.com/logoika.gfx

Today we Talk with Mr. Every Day Entrepreneur, Radio Host among many other jobs he does he's also a Music artist. Mr. Every Day talks with us how he got started, and growing up in the music industry being a manager and becoming a Music Artist in Hip-Hop. www.pastlife.us https://www.facebook.com/everydaypastlife https://www.instagram.com/mr_every_day_90.9fm/ www.instagram.com/ladimiz www.instagram.com/bronx_navyboy www.facebook.com/FromDaGroundupProductions www.facebook.com/Ladimizmusic #fromdagroundupproductions #ladimiz #bronx_navyboy #hiphop #podcast #fromdagroundupproductionspodcast #entrepreneur Sponsors: Number 1 Draft Pick Sportswear website N1DP.com JD Cargo Express 39 North street Middletown NY 10941 tele: (845)7751765

Today we are interviewing Three time Showtime At The Apollo winner Petawane. He will talk about winning the Apollo difficulties of being in the industry as and R&B singer, first song he produced and how he changed over time. #Podcast #Fromdagroundupproductionspodcast #Fromdagroundup #ladimiz #bronxNavyboy #bronx_navyboy #hiphop #podcast #R&B #R&BSOUL #singer www.instagram.com/petawane/ www.instagram.com/ladimiz www.instagram.com/bronx_navyboy www.facebook.com/FromDaGroundupProductions www.facebook.com/Ladimizmusic Sponsors: Number 1 Draft Pick Sportswear website N1DP.com JD Cargo Express 39 North street Middletown NY 10941 tele: (845)7751765

Today we are chopping it up with Hip-Hop Icon Out of The Bronx Greg Nice, he talks to us about being a human beat boxer and how that got him into Hip-Hop.   Socials: instagram.com/darealgregnice   #legend #icon #fromdagroundupproductions #ladimiz #bronx_navyboy #hiphop #podcast #fromdagroundupproductionspodcast #gregnice #niceandsmooth   sponsors:   Number 1 Draft Pick Sportswear website N1DP.com   JD Cargo Express 39 North street Middletown NY 10941 tele: (845)7751765

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema; Beer 1: "Fractal Citra/Mosiac" from Equilibrium Brewing (Middletown, NY). Style: IPA ABV: 6.8% Ratings: Jonny - 9.3, Max - 9. Beer 2: "MC²" from Equilibrium Brewing (Middletown, NY). Style: IPA ABV: 8% Ratings: Jonny - 7.1, Max - 7 Film: "Planes, Trains, & Automobiles" (1987). Directed by John Hughes. Inside Hot & Bothered: - Jonny - Dopethrone "Hochelaga" (Album), Ted Lasso (Apple TV+) - Max - The Joe Rogan Experience ------ Episode Timeline: 0:00 - Intro & Notes 3:06 - "Fractal" 14:37 - "Planes, Trains, & Automobiles" 42:44 - "MC²" 53:16 - Hot & Bothered Please rate & review us wherever you listen to podcasts and, if you're so inclined, consider donating to the show via our Patreon page. Find our entire collection of episodes as well as written reviews of movies and beers at our virtual podcast mansion www.freshhopcinema.com.

Vinny Scollo is the Gold's Gym Sports Performance Director and Regional Fitness Manager in Middletown NY. As a strength and conditioning coach working with both amateur athletes and professional athletes in high school, college and the NFL, Vinny has over 12 years of experience in human performance.   In this episode hosted by Dan McDonogh, Vinny shares more about his perspectives and philosophy for recovery for his athletes. He shares more about his tried and tested methods and strategies to help athletes recover faster, and why sleep plays such an important role in effective recovery. Vinny and Dan also discuss the power of mindset and mindfulness in an effective training plan, and why a coach’s role and responsibility extends far beyond the time they spend actively training their athletes. Tune in to find out more.   Key Takeaways: [:33] Dan introduces his guest for this episode — Vinny Scollo. [2:08] The VertiMax Summit just took place over the past weekend. What were some of the highlights for Vinny? [6:25] The real role and responsibility of a strength and conditioning coach extends beyond the time they spend with their athletes. [8:48] What are some of the strategies and recovery hacks that Vinny is using with his athletes? [13:00] This podcast is being sponsored by VertiMax. [13:46] Dan shares some of his experience with recovery and some of his observations around breathing and recovery. [18:28] Coaches need to learn before they teach, not the other way around. [20:13] What are some of Vinny's recommendations around sleep habits and patterns? [27:26] Vinny's three main aims for his mornings are mindfulness, movement and mindset. [30:36] Keep it as simple as possible for your athletes. [32:21] There is power in the life that our athletes are living outside the training room, and a lot of that has to do with positivity. [35:02] Dan and Vinny discuss the importance of listening, not to respond, but to understand. [39:59] Dan gives a short recap of some of the main themes of the discussion with Vinny. Mentioned in This Episode: VertiMax VertiMax on Facebook VertiMax on Instagram VertiMax on YouTube VertiMax on LinkedIn Dan McDonogh Dan McDonogh on LinkedIn Vinny Scollo on Instagram  Vinny Scollo on Facebook VertiMax Vive Podcast Episode: Vinny Scollo— Gold's Gym Sports Performance Director and Regional Fitness Manager - Part 1 VertiMax Vive Podcast Episode: Vinny Scollo - Bringing Sports Performance Facilities to Commercial Spaces The Five Minute Journal   Tweetables: "We see [our athletes] for an hour. The more important hours are the other 23." — Vinny   "A lot of times, we can get so much benefit and bang for our buck just off doing the simple things that we readily have access to, but as long as it's done consistently." — Vinny   "Success comes from what we do consistently." — Dan   "If you're just stretching but you're not breathing, you're just doing busywork." — Vinny   "What are your silver linings every day?" — Dan

A conference I gave on JP2's Letter to the Artists at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Shrine in Middletown NY

Vinny Scollo is the Gold's Gym Sports Performance Director and Regional Fitness Manager in Middletown NY. He is often imitated but never duplicated. A strength and performance coach with over 12 years experience in human performance, Vinny works with everyone from high school athletes looking to make professional sports their career, to current professional athletes, to busy business executives.    In this episode hosted by Dan McDonogh, Vinny talks about the key differences between purpose and passion, and testing and training. He gives us the inside scoop about what it’s like to work with Latavius Murray for many years, and why he considers it of utmost importance to be aware of the mental, emotional, and physical state of athletes when designing a training schedule to help them hit their goals. Vinny also shares more about education as a critical aspect of implementing a system successfully, and why he is such a firm believer in VertiMax. Tune in to find out more.   Key Takeaways: [:40] Dan introduces his guest for this episode — Vinny Scollo. [4:01] Every goal needs to have purpose and intent. What's the difference between purpose and passion? [7:52] It is important for each movement to be done with intention. [10:20] What is Vinny's coaching philosophy and how is he able to keep things simple and effective? [14:24] This podcast is being sponsored by VertiMax. [15:37] There's a difference between testing and training. [16:49] How does Vinny work with Latavius and what is that relationship like? [21:00] As coaches, we need to be aware of how our client is feeling and what they are ready to do. [29:00] How can we identify unmotivated athletes vs someone who is just not feeling it that day? [31:39] What made Vinny decide to get behind the VertiMax brand and the VertiMax as a tool? [38:40] Education is a crucial part of implementing a system successfully. [43:00] What are three things Vinny thinks people in the health and fitness industry should be doing on a consistent basis? Mentioned in This Episode: VertiMax VertiMax on Facebook VertiMax on Instagram VertiMax on YouTube VertiMax on LinkedIn Dan McDonogh Dan McDonogh on LinkedIn Vinny Scollo on Instagram  Vinny Scollo on Facebook Latavius Murray VertiMax Raptor   Tweetables:   "If you have a passion, to me, it blends in with the purpose, because your passion is essentially your purpose." — Vinny   "What is the intention behind the movement?" — Vinny   "Everything really goes back to the basics. Everything is built from the basics." — Vinny   "The best ability is availability." — Dan   "Movement is the new medicine." — Dan

Welcome to Pave The Way!    Today, I sat down with Joe Finneran who is an absolute legend when it comes to rental properties in Middletown NY.    In this episode, we talked about...    His journey, his business, and what made him get into his real estate business?  What are the things landlords have to look out for when renting out properties. How to increase cash flows and how to be successful with free and clear rentals.  Why free and clear rentals can make more money. What are the 5 F's of life?  To contact Joe: Facebook: Joe Finneran   Greg's Course: GetGregsCourse.com  

Welcome to Pave The Way!    Today, I sat down with Joe Finneran who is an absolute legend when it comes to rental properties in Middletown NY.    In this episode, we talked about...    His journey, his business, and what made him get into his real estate business?  What are the things landlords have to look out for when renting out properties. How to increase cash flows and how to be successful with free and clear rentals.  Why free and clear rentals can make more money. What are the 5 F's of life?  To contact Joe: Facebook: Joe Finneran   Greg's Course: GetGregsCourse.com  

We all find ourselves in seasons of waiting from time to time. How we function while we wait has a huge impact on where we eventually end up. This week, Pastor Jeff Harrison kicks off our Christmas series as he turns to the book of Luke to teach us not to “waste the wait”. Pastor Jeff is the lead pastor at our Middletown campus, located on East Main St. in Middletown NY. For more information about Pastor Jeff and our Middletown Campus, visit us at Https://GraceOC.com/Middletown

Chris and Craig welcome the media director of Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown NY to talk about their 100th season and all they have planned for 2019!  OCFS hosts five classes of racing and something for every racer's budget. From the Street Stocks to the Mighty Big Block Modifieds, and every division in-between (ProStock, Sportsman, Small Block Modified) the racing here is non-stop action from green flag to checkered. Orange County Fair Speedway is home to the Eastern States Weekend. Begun in 1962 as a one-day, 100-lap championship race, Eastern States Weekend has grown into a three-day racing spectacular, the "October Classic." Stock Car Racing and Orange County, New York go hand in hand. No Speedway in the region, or in the WORLD, has as much history behind it as Orange County Fair Speedway!    Plus the guys talk about the race in Texas and preview Bristol! Make sure you tune in and share with your friends and family as well.  

Vinny Scollo is the Gold's Gym Sports Performance Director and Regional Fitness Manager in Middletown NY. Vinny’s likeable personality and special ability to share his passion for fitness with others makes him an amazing trainer who is highly sought after by everyone from parents of youth athletes to professional athletes to people looking to improve their performance. Recently, he teamed up with Don Murphy and his family to build a sports performance facility inside the already successful Gold's Gym franchise.   On this episode hosted by Ned Arick, Vinny shares more about his experiences in transitioning from running highly successful sports performance facilities to building one from scratch in the commercial fitness space. He dives into the similarities and differences he has seen, how trainer education varies, the impact of social media on influencing coaches and trainers, and the role his mentors played in shaping his career. Tune in to find out more.   Key Takeaways: [:29] Ned Arick introduces his guest for this episode - Vinny Scollo. [3:14] What does Vinny do in his role as Gold's Gym Sports Performance Director and Regional Fitness Manager? [4:27] Is this Vinny's first time in a commercial space? [5:58] How has Vinny's experience been so far building up the Middletown location? [8:10] What exactly are Vinny and Don Murphy trying to do by building the sports performance inside of Gold's Gym? [11:33] What is the biggest difference that Vinny has seen between the sports performance realm and the commercial space? [14:47] When it comes to education, what are the differences Vinny has observed among trainers in the commercial space vs sports performance? [18:38] Ned and Vinny dive into the importance of intent and purpose in driving what you do. [23:24] This podcast is being sponsored by VertiMax. [24:13] How did Vinny find his clarity, his purpose, his why? [27:51] How did Vinny find his mentors and start that relationship with them? [31:25] Most of what trainers and coaches post on social media isn't what the reality is like. Ned and Vinny discuss the impact this has on young coaches who are looking to find mentors but aren't sure who to reach out to. [36:08] What is Vinny's thought process around not being "married to a movement" specifically with his athletes? [40:57] What are Vinny's thoughts on taking athlete preference into account in training them safely and efficiently? [45:27] What were some unexpected challenges Vinny has faced in his career from the time he was a young coach? [51:59] What is Vinny most excited about in the next six months of his life? [54:36] Get in touch with Vinny via social media, email, or the Gold's Gym website.   Mentioned in This Episode: VertiMax VertiMax on Facebook VertiMax on Instagram Vinny Scollo on Instagram  Vinny Scollo on Facebook Email Vinny Scollo Gold's Gym Middletown Gold's Gym Newburgh Don Murphy on LinkedIn Joe DeFranco Jim Smith

Join the boys Chris & Craig TONIGHT AT 8 pm est as they talk about who's IN  and who's well.... who's OUT in The Monster Energy Chase for the cup and who they think will or won't make the final 4 in all three series. Craig will also touch on an event that took place this past weekend in Middletown NY called Eastern States. Be sure to tune in tonight at 8 pm. I am sure Mr. CJ Sports will chime in as well.   

The RunRunLive 4.0 Podcast Episode 4-352 – Frank Gianinno – The USA Cross Country Record Falls  (Audio: link) [audio:http://www.RunRunLive.com/PodcastEpisodes/epi4352.mp3] Link MarathonBQ – How to Qualify for the Boston Marathon in 14 Weeks - Hello and welcome to Episode 4-352 of the RunRunLive Podcast.  How are you doing?  Hanging in there?  Good.  It's been a weird couple weeks, But we made it. Here we are.  It's the middle of November. I am another year older and as far as I know the sun is going to come up today.  Although I can't be too sure because we're in that part of the year where we wake up in the dark and come home in the dark up here in New England.  The leaves are all down and the bones of the old Earth are poking through the great canvas.  It's cold in mornings and that feels good on our old bodies.  I've already had a fire in the fireplace.  Today we have a great chat with Frank Gianinno who held the record for the cross USA run until Pete Kostelnick broke it! In section one we'll talk about the advantage of creating seasons of losing fitness into your endurance careers.  In section two we'll inspect how today's environment is wired to keep us from focusing on long term, high value projects.  And I'll issue a challenge for you to join me in a 30 day project. My running is going fine.  I'm starting to lay on some more miles now that I'm fully recovered from Portland.  I've been doing a lot of strength work especially in my glutes and hips.  Buddy the old wonder dog is doing fine.  He's nuts though.  Compulsive border collies don't make the best retirees.  He's up in the mornings, ready to go and bothers me like a 3-year-old until he collapses on his bed for a 2-hour nap.  I'll take him out at lunch for a short run in woods behind my house.  He can still manage a slow 20 minutes but his hips bother him.  We give him the Glucosamine treats and those help.  As near as I can tell Buddy will be 13 this month.  He's gone a bit deaf as well, but I think some of that may be an affectation.  He just doesn't want to listen anymore.  It's a bit like living with a crazy old person.  He'll start barking for no reason and running around the house.  He hears imaginary threats.  The RunRunLive podcast is Ad Free and listener supported.  We do this by offering a membership option where members get Access to Exclusive Members Only audio and articles. Yes, we are still working on setting up the separate podcast feed for the member's content.  Most recently I recorded and uploaded the first chapter of the zombie novel I've been writing for 30 years.  Member only race reports, essays and other bits just for you! Exclusive Access to Individual Audio Segments from all Shows Intro's, Outro's, Section One running tips, Section Two life hacks and Featured Interviews – all available as stand-alone MP3's you can download and listen to at any time. Links are in the show notes and at RunRunLive.com … I've been filling my birdfeeder this month.  The wild birds in my yard love it. It's a party outside the window every day.  I've got all your normal wild New England birds.  There are the small black and white chickadees that are our state bird.  There are the similar looking nuthatches.  There are titmice and a flock of sparrows that come in like a motorcycle gang taking over the town.  There are mourning doves and cow birds who pick up the leftovers on the ground.  I've got a pileated woodpecker or two and some angry looking blue jays.  Occasionally we'll be surprised by a goldfinch or a ruby crested kingslet or some other unique visitor.  This morning I got up to let Buddy out at 5AM.  As I held his collar in one hand and reached for his lead with the other I saw some movement out of the corner of my eye.  It was a big old skunk snarfing around under the birdfeeder for left overs not 2 feet from where I was standing with the dog.  I quickly pulled the dog back inside.  Crisis avoided. Imagine how different my day could have been?  On with the show! Section one – Purposeful Deconditioning - Voices of reason – the conversation Frank Gianinno – Cross USA world record holder 1980 – 2016 Frank's Store: Frank's Custom Shoe-Fitting Happy Feet, Guaranteed329 Route 211 East, Middletown NY 10940 845.342.9226 frankg@shoe-fitter.com Frank's Story: I began fitting running shoes in 1977 in Eugene, Oregon, while attending school there.   I have been a shoe store entrepreneur since 1983.  Two friends, Bob Bright and Bill Glatz, opened a running store in New Paltz, New York, in 1978 called Catch Us If You Can.  I was with them when Bob suggested the idea to Bill.  I ran regularly with Bob and Bill and helped them in their store.   I knew it was just a matter of time before I too would own a running shoe store.   Orange Runners Club co-founder, Bruce Birnbaum, gave me that chance at ownership in 1981.  The Middletown New York store was called Blisters Ltd.  Blister's was opened for business for only one year.  The next opportunity at ownership was with Albert Weinert Jr. in 1984.  At first the business was called Frank's Run-In Room.  A few years later we incorporated the business under the name Orange County Sporting Goods.  I became the sole proprietor in 1991.  In 1998, I changed the name to Frank's Custom Shoe-Fitting.  In 2003, I became a Board Certified Pedorthist.  Here are the (14) key life experiences that put me on the path to the running shoe business: 1. Received the Eagle Scout Award, Troop 55, Blauvelt, New York, 1967; 2. Ran Track at Tappan Zee High School my freshman year; 3. Ran Track and Cross Country for three years at Valley Central High School in Montgomery, New York, graduated 1970; 4. Ran Cross Country during my two years at Orange County Community College, Middletown, New York; 5. Completed Army basic training at Fort Dix, New Jersey, 1972; 6. During advanced basic training at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, I watched the Olympic Games in Munich on television as Frank Shorter won Olympic Gold in the Marathon and Steve Prefontaine finished 4th in the 5,000 Meters; 7. Lived in Anchorage, Alaska, from December 1972 thru June 1975 during the “Black Gold Rush”, ran my first marathon there; 8. Spent the entire summer 1975 traveling from Alaska thru Canada and all over the USA really seeing the sights and getting to know the lay of our great land; 8. While attending SUNY New Paltz in 1975-76 ran (3) marathons in Buffalo, Maryland and Boston running Maryland in a lifetime personal best of 2:39:34; 9. While living in New Paltz that year I trained almost every day with Bob Bright; 10. While in Flagstaff Arizona 1976-77,  completed my undergraduate degree and learned a great deal while training at an altitude of 7,000 feet; 11. Spent the summer 1977 traveling around the west with my brother John; Attended the University of Oregon for two semesters and lowered my personal best 10K to 32:59; 12. Worked in my first store selling running shoes Sugar Pine Ridge in Eugene, Oregon; 13. Returned to New Paltz in April 1978 for the Boston Marathon to handle for my two friends Bob Bright (27) and Bill Glatz (20) where they ran 2:37:24 and 2:32:00 respectively.  The running scene in New Paltz had really elevated. While living in Flagstaff and Eugene, I really missed running in the Gunks and of course my friends and the social scene in New Paltz.  14. While in Boston I noticed a book called My Run across the United States by Don Shepherd, and started to dream about a run of my own.  Soon after Boston 1978 I knew my career path was going to have a great deal to do with running.  Everything I was doing revolved around the running lifestyle.  Nothing ever felt more real.  I have stayed close to the running sports ever since.  I will continue to do so until the day I die. Frank's record setting run across the USA There were actually two Runs. The first effort began on March 1, 1979, in Santa Monica, California. During a pre-dawn rain, Frank and his friend Bill Glatz scooped up some Pacific Ocean water. They handed it to their friend and handler, Rebecca Wright, to store in their donated motor home. The water would be part of a ceremony of "West meets East" on the water's edge at New York City's Battery Park at the completion of the Run. Run #1 began from the parking lot of the Four Seasons Restaurant on Highway One, overlooking the Pacific.   Prior to this, Frank and Bill often trained in the Shawangunk Mountains near New Paltz, NY. Arguably, New York's Hudson Valley Region is one of the best places to train on Earth. The mountain trails of the 'Gunks', world- famous for rock climbing, hiking and boldering, also feature some of the best 'Rave Runs' anywhere. Currently, the U. S. Marathon team trains there. The countless miles on the carriage trails of Mohonk and Minnewaska helped prepare them for their odyssey. After a rough start, Billy decided not to continue. He departed Run #1 early on day eleven in Phoenix, only after he was sure that Frank and Becky would be able to keep up the 50-mile per day pace needed to reach the finish in 60 days. Despite daily terrain and weather challenges, Frank's greatest concerns were physical. Thankfully, symptoms that could lead to injury would disappear, despite running all day, day after day. Much of this was due to creative shoe modifications, lower leg compression hose and an understanding of self, along with the constant help of Becky. Frank, with Becky's undaunted support and friendship, finished Run #1 arriving at New York City Hall on April 30, 1979, sixty days and six hours after that rainy start. They ran through thirteen states, covered 2,876 miles, averaging fifty miles per day. Their adventures along the way have become legendary. At the end of a brief ceremony in Battery Park, the Twin Towers looming overhead, Frank answered a reporter's question regarding, "Would you ever do it again?" by saying he was definitely going to do another run: this time from San Francisco to New York. He knew that for his next Run he would need greater financing and a larger support crew. Four months later, Frank won the Kingston Half Marathon in 1:12:05. Then in March of 1980, he finished second in the St. Patrick's Day 10K in New Paltz with a time of 33:00. All the high mileage coming across the country paid off, as Frank enjoyed the best racing performances of his life. His only other standout performance, time-wise, was his 2:39:34 in the 1975 Maryland Marathon. RUN #2 Sixteen months after the finish of Run #1, after a brief ceremony, Frank began Run #2 from the steps of San Francisco's City Hall. This time his support crew consisted of his family and a friend. His brother John stayed with him on a bicycle to give immediate support. He had a radio/cassette player mounted on the back of the bike, as well as medical supplies and food for he and Frank. His parents, Frank Sr. and Josephine Giannino, drove the motor home and provided all-round support. His friend Bruce Goldberg did the public relations work, contacting the media, United Way representatives and running clubs along the way. Frank Sr., a retired male nurse, looked after Frank's health and the health of everyone on the trip. He drove and maintained the motor home. Josephine created a homey atmosphere in the motor home, did the cooking and calorie counting, and kept a detailed diary of her experiences. The family dog, Brindle, was on the trip too. Things were not easy on Run #2. On the 4th of July, Stan Cottrell of Georgia raised the performance bar, completing a well-financed run from New York City to San Francisco in 48 days 1 hour 48 minutes, an average of 64 miles per day. Frank's original plan for Run #2 was to average 60 miles per day. Cottrell's effort raised the bar. Not only did he have to better that average, but he had to do it convincingly. Frank did not have the gifts of a fast ultra-marathoner, but he did have two things going for him — he had done this before, and he had the perfect support team to do it with - his family! If he was going to average more than 64 miles per day, everything was going to have to come together perfectly. Frank's plan was to reach Fort Collins, CO at an average of 60 miles per day. After that, he planned to average 70 miles per day. The plan was to run 2.5 miles at 10-12 minutes per mile, walk a little, run 2.5 again and repeat the process through twenty miles; then break for breakfast for one hour; run/walk another twenty miles; break one hour for lunch; then run as many miles as possible into the nighttime hours. The first four days across California were rough. Frank's pace was slow. California roads were very busy. The family was not making enough sacrifices in an effort to reach seventy miles per day. Instead of foregoing showers and parking near the finish marker, the family would drive out of its way for a KOA, in order to be comfortable after the fifty or so miles they had covered. This pace was far below the 60 miles and ultimately 70 miles that would be needed daily. With a renewed resolve, all family members dug in and made sacrifices. In some cases, the sacrifices were painful. Frank Sr. came down with dysentery in Nevada. John's bike was run over. Bruce survived stomach problems. Frank lost three toenails. Brindle, more than once, managed to collect burrs in her fur while seeking relief during roadside pit-stops. The stories, as on Run #1, are legendary. Suffice it to say, things worked out in the end. The group tightened up the routine. They grabbed showers when available. Only Frank bathed at the end of the day in the motor home shower. Frank's mileage routine increased. After Fort Collins, the crew awoke at 3:00 AM; Frank ran 25 miles; broke for breakfast; twenty five more miles; lunch; then as many miles as possible by dark. They reached the 70-mile goal almost every day and finished in 46 days 8 hours 36 minutes. The Guinness Book of World Records still lists it as the fastest crossing of the United States on foot. Many people influenced Frank's decisions to do these runs. None more than the efforts of Dave MacGillivray. One of Dave's many personal accomplishments was his 1978 run across America for the Jimmy Fund. David is the director of the Boston Marathon and is a great and cherished resource. Section two Urgency and long term thinking - Outro Well my friends you have run completely across the country to the end of episode 4-352 of the RunRunLive Podcast.  Are you tired? The next race for me will be the Thanksgiving morning Turkey trot.  I don't like 5k's.  You'd think I'd be ok with 20 minutes of intense effort versus a multi-hour campaign.  But, no, I'm not.  It takes my body 10+ minutes to warm up to race effort.  If I jump in cold the race is almost over before my heart rate normalizes.  It hurts too.  It's a foreign feeling for me now to force myself to race at tempo pace.  I'd much prefer the slow dull blade of a fat adapted endurance effort to the white-hot burn of a short race. I'll tell you a story.  When I was 14 or 15 this time of year I ran cross country for my school.  We would take the school van to other small New England prep schools in within driving distance for meets.  I remember one cold morning in November we went to an away meet.  When the race began it started snowing.  The snowflakes were those big fluffy ones that you get early in the season when winter isn't quite sure of itself yet.  They float down like big, fluffy, wet potato chips and dissolve into anything they hit.  When we ran in those days we ran in short shorts and a racing singlet.  I can remember those big snowflakes covering my exposed thighs as I raced, making them numb as the snow evaporated.  I don't remember anything else about that day, just the crunch of the leaves under my Nike Waffle Racers and the numb wetness of my thighs. I'll see you out there. MarathonBQ – How to Qualify for the Boston Marathon in 14 Weeks -

The RunRunLive 4.0 Podcast Episode 4-352 – Frank Gianinno – The USA Cross Country Record Falls  (Audio: link) [audio:http://www.RunRunLive.com/PodcastEpisodes/epi4352.mp3] Link MarathonBQ – How to Qualify for the Boston Marathon in 14 Weeks - Hello and welcome to Episode 4-352 of the RunRunLive Podcast.  How are you doing?  Hanging in there?  Good.  It’s been a weird couple weeks, But we made it. Here we are.  It’s the middle of November. I am another year older and as far as I know the sun is going to come up today.  Although I can’t be too sure because we’re in that part of the year where we wake up in the dark and come home in the dark up here in New England.  The leaves are all down and the bones of the old Earth are poking through the great canvas.  It’s cold in mornings and that feels good on our old bodies.  I’ve already had a fire in the fireplace.  Today we have a great chat with Frank Gianinno who held the record for the cross USA run until Pete Kostelnick broke it! In section one we’ll talk about the advantage of creating seasons of losing fitness into your endurance careers.  In section two we’ll inspect how today’s environment is wired to keep us from focusing on long term, high value projects.  And I’ll issue a challenge for you to join me in a 30 day project. My running is going fine.  I’m starting to lay on some more miles now that I’m fully recovered from Portland.  I’ve been doing a lot of strength work especially in my glutes and hips.  Buddy the old wonder dog is doing fine.  He’s nuts though.  Compulsive border collies don’t make the best retirees.  He’s up in the mornings, ready to go and bothers me like a 3-year-old until he collapses on his bed for a 2-hour nap.  I’ll take him out at lunch for a short run in woods behind my house.  He can still manage a slow 20 minutes but his hips bother him.  We give him the Glucosamine treats and those help.  As near as I can tell Buddy will be 13 this month.  He’s gone a bit deaf as well, but I think some of that may be an affectation.  He just doesn’t want to listen anymore.  It’s a bit like living with a crazy old person.  He’ll start barking for no reason and running around the house.  He hears imaginary threats.  The RunRunLive podcast is Ad Free and listener supported.  We do this by offering a membership option where members get Access to Exclusive Members Only audio and articles. Yes, we are still working on setting up the separate podcast feed for the member’s content.  Most recently I recorded and uploaded the first chapter of the zombie novel I’ve been writing for 30 years.  Member only race reports, essays and other bits just for you! Exclusive Access to Individual Audio Segments from all Shows Intro’s, Outro’s, Section One running tips, Section Two life hacks and Featured Interviews – all available as stand-alone MP3’s you can download and listen to at any time. Links are in the show notes and at RunRunLive.com … I’ve been filling my birdfeeder this month.  The wild birds in my yard love it. It’s a party outside the window every day.  I’ve got all your normal wild New England birds.  There are the small black and white chickadees that are our state bird.  There are the similar looking nuthatches.  There are titmice and a flock of sparrows that come in like a motorcycle gang taking over the town.  There are mourning doves and cow birds who pick up the leftovers on the ground.  I’ve got a pileated woodpecker or two and some angry looking blue jays.  Occasionally we’ll be surprised by a goldfinch or a ruby crested kingslet or some other unique visitor.  This morning I got up to let Buddy out at 5AM.  As I held his collar in one hand and reached for his lead with the other I saw some movement out of the corner of my eye.  It was a big old skunk snarfing around under the birdfeeder for left overs not 2 feet from where I was standing with the dog.  I quickly pulled the dog back inside.  Crisis avoided. Imagine how different my day could have been?  On with the show! Section one – Purposeful Deconditioning - Voices of reason – the conversation Frank Gianinno – Cross USA world record holder 1980 – 2016 Frank’s Store: Frank's Custom Shoe-Fitting Happy Feet, Guaranteed329 Route 211 East, Middletown NY 10940 845.342.9226 frankg@shoe-fitter.com Frank’s Story: I began fitting running shoes in 1977 in Eugene, Oregon, while attending school there.   I have been a shoe store entrepreneur since 1983.  Two friends, Bob Bright and Bill Glatz, opened a running store in New Paltz, New York, in 1978 called Catch Us If You Can.  I was with them when Bob suggested the idea to Bill.  I ran regularly with Bob and Bill and helped them in their store.   I knew it was just a matter of time before I too would own a running shoe store.   Orange Runners Club co-founder, Bruce Birnbaum, gave me that chance at ownership in 1981.  The Middletown New York store was called Blisters Ltd.  Blister’s was opened for business for only one year.  The next opportunity at ownership was with Albert Weinert Jr. in 1984.  At first the business was called Frank’s Run-In Room.  A few years later we incorporated the business under the name Orange County Sporting Goods.  I became the sole proprietor in 1991.  In 1998, I changed the name to Frank’s Custom Shoe-Fitting.  In 2003, I became a Board Certified Pedorthist.  Here are the (14) key life experiences that put me on the path to the running shoe business: 1. Received the Eagle Scout Award, Troop 55, Blauvelt, New York, 1967; 2. Ran Track at Tappan Zee High School my freshman year; 3. Ran Track and Cross Country for three years at Valley Central High School in Montgomery, New York, graduated 1970; 4. Ran Cross Country during my two years at Orange County Community College, Middletown, New York; 5. Completed Army basic training at Fort Dix, New Jersey, 1972; 6. During advanced basic training at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, I watched the Olympic Games in Munich on television as Frank Shorter won Olympic Gold in the Marathon and Steve Prefontaine finished 4th in the 5,000 Meters; 7. Lived in Anchorage, Alaska, from December 1972 thru June 1975 during the “Black Gold Rush”, ran my first marathon there; 8. Spent the entire summer 1975 traveling from Alaska thru Canada and all over the USA really seeing the sights and getting to know the lay of our great land; 8. While attending SUNY New Paltz in 1975-76 ran (3) marathons in Buffalo, Maryland and Boston running Maryland in a lifetime personal best of 2:39:34; 9. While living in New Paltz that year I trained almost every day with Bob Bright; 10. While in Flagstaff Arizona 1976-77,  completed my undergraduate degree and learned a great deal while training at an altitude of 7,000 feet; 11. Spent the summer 1977 traveling around the west with my brother John; Attended the University of Oregon for two semesters and lowered my personal best 10K to 32:59; 12. Worked in my first store selling running shoes Sugar Pine Ridge in Eugene, Oregon; 13. Returned to New Paltz in April 1978 for the Boston Marathon to handle for my two friends Bob Bright (27) and Bill Glatz (20) where they ran 2:37:24 and 2:32:00 respectively.  The running scene in New Paltz had really elevated. While living in Flagstaff and Eugene, I really missed running in the Gunks and of course my friends and the social scene in New Paltz.  14. While in Boston I noticed a book called My Run across the United States by Don Shepherd, and started to dream about a run of my own.  Soon after Boston 1978 I knew my career path was going to have a great deal to do with running.  Everything I was doing revolved around the running lifestyle.  Nothing ever felt more real.  I have stayed close to the running sports ever since.  I will continue to do so until the day I die. Frank’s record setting run across the USA There were actually two Runs. The first effort began on March 1, 1979, in Santa Monica, California. During a pre-dawn rain, Frank and his friend Bill Glatz scooped up some Pacific Ocean water. They handed it to their friend and handler, Rebecca Wright, to store in their donated motor home. The water would be part of a ceremony of "West meets East" on the water's edge at New York City's Battery Park at the completion of the Run. Run #1 began from the parking lot of the Four Seasons Restaurant on Highway One, overlooking the Pacific.   Prior to this, Frank and Bill often trained in the Shawangunk Mountains near New Paltz, NY. Arguably, New York's Hudson Valley Region is one of the best places to train on Earth. The mountain trails of the 'Gunks', world- famous for rock climbing, hiking and boldering, also feature some of the best 'Rave Runs' anywhere. Currently, the U. S. Marathon team trains there. The countless miles on the carriage trails of Mohonk and Minnewaska helped prepare them for their odyssey. After a rough start, Billy decided not to continue. He departed Run #1 early on day eleven in Phoenix, only after he was sure that Frank and Becky would be able to keep up the 50-mile per day pace needed to reach the finish in 60 days. Despite daily terrain and weather challenges, Frank's greatest concerns were physical. Thankfully, symptoms that could lead to injury would disappear, despite running all day, day after day. Much of this was due to creative shoe modifications, lower leg compression hose and an understanding of self, along with the constant help of Becky. Frank, with Becky's undaunted support and friendship, finished Run #1 arriving at New York City Hall on April 30, 1979, sixty days and six hours after that rainy start. They ran through thirteen states, covered 2,876 miles, averaging fifty miles per day. Their adventures along the way have become legendary. At the end of a brief ceremony in Battery Park, the Twin Towers looming overhead, Frank answered a reporter's question regarding, "Would you ever do it again?" by saying he was definitely going to do another run: this time from San Francisco to New York. He knew that for his next Run he would need greater financing and a larger support crew. Four months later, Frank won the Kingston Half Marathon in 1:12:05. Then in March of 1980, he finished second in the St. Patrick's Day 10K in New Paltz with a time of 33:00. All the high mileage coming across the country paid off, as Frank enjoyed the best racing performances of his life. His only other standout performance, time-wise, was his 2:39:34 in the 1975 Maryland Marathon. RUN #2 Sixteen months after the finish of Run #1, after a brief ceremony, Frank began Run #2 from the steps of San Francisco's City Hall. This time his support crew consisted of his family and a friend. His brother John stayed with him on a bicycle to give immediate support. He had a radio/cassette player mounted on the back of the bike, as well as medical supplies and food for he and Frank. His parents, Frank Sr. and Josephine Giannino, drove the motor home and provided all-round support. His friend Bruce Goldberg did the public relations work, contacting the media, United Way representatives and running clubs along the way. Frank Sr., a retired male nurse, looked after Frank's health and the health of everyone on the trip. He drove and maintained the motor home. Josephine created a homey atmosphere in the motor home, did the cooking and calorie counting, and kept a detailed diary of her experiences. The family dog, Brindle, was on the trip too. Things were not easy on Run #2. On the 4th of July, Stan Cottrell of Georgia raised the performance bar, completing a well-financed run from New York City to San Francisco in 48 days 1 hour 48 minutes, an average of 64 miles per day. Frank's original plan for Run #2 was to average 60 miles per day. Cottrell's effort raised the bar. Not only did he have to better that average, but he had to do it convincingly. Frank did not have the gifts of a fast ultra-marathoner, but he did have two things going for him — he had done this before, and he had the perfect support team to do it with - his family! If he was going to average more than 64 miles per day, everything was going to have to come together perfectly. Frank's plan was to reach Fort Collins, CO at an average of 60 miles per day. After that, he planned to average 70 miles per day. The plan was to run 2.5 miles at 10-12 minutes per mile, walk a little, run 2.5 again and repeat the process through twenty miles; then break for breakfast for one hour; run/walk another twenty miles; break one hour for lunch; then run as many miles as possible into the nighttime hours. The first four days across California were rough. Frank's pace was slow. California roads were very busy. The family was not making enough sacrifices in an effort to reach seventy miles per day. Instead of foregoing showers and parking near the finish marker, the family would drive out of its way for a KOA, in order to be comfortable after the fifty or so miles they had covered. This pace was far below the 60 miles and ultimately 70 miles that would be needed daily. With a renewed resolve, all family members dug in and made sacrifices. In some cases, the sacrifices were painful. Frank Sr. came down with dysentery in Nevada. John's bike was run over. Bruce survived stomach problems. Frank lost three toenails. Brindle, more than once, managed to collect burrs in her fur while seeking relief during roadside pit-stops. The stories, as on Run #1, are legendary. Suffice it to say, things worked out in the end. The group tightened up the routine. They grabbed showers when available. Only Frank bathed at the end of the day in the motor home shower. Frank's mileage routine increased. After Fort Collins, the crew awoke at 3:00 AM; Frank ran 25 miles; broke for breakfast; twenty five more miles; lunch; then as many miles as possible by dark. They reached the 70-mile goal almost every day and finished in 46 days 8 hours 36 minutes. The Guinness Book of World Records still lists it as the fastest crossing of the United States on foot. Many people influenced Frank's decisions to do these runs. None more than the efforts of Dave MacGillivray. One of Dave's many personal accomplishments was his 1978 run across America for the Jimmy Fund. David is the director of the Boston Marathon and is a great and cherished resource. Section two Urgency and long term thinking - Outro Well my friends you have run completely across the country to the end of episode 4-352 of the RunRunLive Podcast.  Are you tired? The next race for me will be the Thanksgiving morning Turkey trot.  I don’t like 5k’s.  You’d think I’d be ok with 20 minutes of intense effort versus a multi-hour campaign.  But, no, I’m not.  It takes my body 10+ minutes to warm up to race effort.  If I jump in cold the race is almost over before my heart rate normalizes.  It hurts too.  It’s a foreign feeling for me now to force myself to race at tempo pace.  I’d much prefer the slow dull blade of a fat adapted endurance effort to the white-hot burn of a short race. I’ll tell you a story.  When I was 14 or 15 this time of year I ran cross country for my school.  We would take the school van to other small New England prep schools in within driving distance for meets.  I remember one cold morning in November we went to an away meet.  When the race began it started snowing.  The snowflakes were those big fluffy ones that you get early in the season when winter isn’t quite sure of itself yet.  They float down like big, fluffy, wet potato chips and dissolve into anything they hit.  When we ran in those days we ran in short shorts and a racing singlet.  I can remember those big snowflakes covering my exposed thighs as I raced, making them numb as the snow evaporated.  I don’t remember anything else about that day, just the crunch of the leaves under my Nike Waffle Racers and the numb wetness of my thighs. I’ll see you out there. MarathonBQ – How to Qualify for the Boston Marathon in 14 Weeks -