Category: Podcast

This week, we talk about our goals for 2016 and share some from listeners. Mark Zuckerberg sets a running goal for 2016 as well. David Laney and Magdalena Boulet are named the 2015 Ultra Runners of the year. We talk about trends in 2016 and ways to make this year your best year of running. And our week in training.

Trending in 2016 
Make 2016 Your Best Year

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This week, we take a look back at 2015 and check in with the goals we set at the beginning of the year. We name some of our top races of the year including, most scenic, most unique and toughest.

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This week, we give our race recap of the Walnut Creek half marathon. Gordy Ainsleigh may not be running Western States in 2016. Lance Armstrong runs a local trail race and wins. Nike Women’s SF race is no more. Get a finisher’s jacket if you run a Rock ‘n’ Roll marathon in 2016. If you haven’t seen Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young, go watch it now. And as always, our weeks in training.

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This week, we talk about our running wish list. The Northface 50 race and Western States Lottery was this weekend. Running Times magazine will be no more. New Balance will be the new shoe and apparel sponsor for the New York City Marathon starting in 2017. And our weeks in training.

Big names at RnR San Antonio 
North Face 50 Results 
Running Times is No More 
Olympic Trials Qualifiers at CIM 
Galen Rupp Eyeing Marathon 
The Zero Runner 
BibSwitch 

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This week, we give our race recap of the Beat the Blerch half marathon. Runners in the Bangkok half marathon get more than they bargained for. A cheater is disqualified and banned from the Marine Corps Marathon. There’s a new half marathon series in Oregon. Ragnar Relay is making changes to its Florida Keys race and also announces a new double medal for 2016. And as always, our weeks in training.

Runner Gets Lifetime Ban 
Cheater Responds 
Bangkok Half Course After Wong Turn 
Oregon Half Series 

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This week, Elena gives her recap of running Ragnar Relay Las Vegas on an ultra team. Weather causes shortened courses at RnR Savannah and runDisney Wine and Dine. The Huntsville Marathon guarantees a BQ time or your money back! (Be sure to read the fine print).

Police Sergeant Helps Injured Runner
Heat at RnR Savannah
Huntsville Marathon 
Wine and Dine Shortened 
Ragnar Relay Las Vegas 
 

Ragnar Las Vegas Highlight Video You can spot Elena at about 1:53 in

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This week, we talk about our experience running Ragnar Relay Napa Valley. Runners are delayed at the Marine Corps Marathon. Ragnar Relay Florida Keys may not happen in 2016. Follow REI and “opt outside” on Black Friday. Meb sets a new U.S. masters marathon record.

Delays at Marine Corps Marathon 
New York Marathon Results 

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This week, we talk about seven marathons worth the trip. A dramatic finish at the Victoria Marathon. The Santa Barbara Veterans Day Marathon is no more. Deena Kastor broke the US masters marathon record at the Chicago Marathon. Run the LA Marathon in 2016 and a Ragnar Relay road race for a double medal. And our week in race planning.

7 Marathons Worth The Trip 
Dramatic Finish at Victoria Marathon  
Deena Breaks Masters Record

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This episode, our recap of running the St. George Marathon in Utah.

St. George Marathon

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This week, we talk about running faux pas. Registration for the 2016 Boston Marathon is now closed. Masters records were set at Rock ‘n’ Roll San Jose. Eliud Kipchoge wins the Berlin Marathon despite a shoe malfunction. A 105 year old sets a guiness world record and is still disappointed in his performance. And our weeks in training.

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