This week, we talk about the unforgettable Olympic Marathon Trials. The top ten finishers of the Daytona Beach 5k are disqualified. Two race companies take registrations for the same marathon. And our week in training.
Olympic Trials Shoe Count
Marathon Registration Battle
Knowing the Course
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Our recap of running the 2016 LA Marathon.
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This week, we talk about the upcoming Olympic Marathon Trials and the LA Marathon. Gordy Ainsleigh qualified for Western States. Calum Neff set a new world record running a half marathon pushing a stroller. Asics purchased Runkeeper. Western States has a new peformance rule regarding PED’s. And our week in training.
Record with a Stroller
Asics Aquires Runkeeper
WSER Rule 18
Olympic Trial Prize Money
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This week, we talk about siblings running in the Olympic Marathon Trials in LA. A couple of deaths shook the trail running community this week. Lance Armstrong is back in the local running news. Glukos is a new company producing energy fuel for endurance sports. Our Jabra Sports Pulse wireless earbuds giveaway is happening again in February. And our week in training.
Siblings Running in the Trials
Matt Tegenkamp Retires
Lance Armstrong Sparks Debate Again
Glukos Gets A Deal With RnR
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This week, we talk about Vitamin D and running. Galen Rupp will be making his marathon debut at the Olympic Marathon Trials. The seven coldest races ever. Skittles is the new sponsor for the Color Run. A dog runs a half marathon and finishes in seventh place. And our week in training.
Galen Rupp to Run Trials Marathon
Vitamin D and Athletic Performance
Dog Runs Half Marathon
7 Coldest Races
Marathon Trials by the Numbers
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This week, we talk about running the Hot Choclate 15k in San Francisco. Ryan Hall retired. runDisney has new rules for costumes worn at their races. The female winner is disqualified at the Louisiana Marathon. We explore some of the 25 greatest running books of all time. And our weeks in training.
New costume rules for runDisney
Ryan Hall Retiring
A DQ at Louisiana Marathon
25 Greatest Running Books
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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.
There’s finally a movie about the Barkley Marathons! Yes, you read that right. If you’ve heard of Barkley Marathons you’ve heard it’s not like any other race. It’s an ultra race of 100ish miles out in Frozen Head State Park in Tennessee. There is no race website or information on ultrasignup to read about the race or register for it. Just finding out the applicaton/registration process is a feat of its own. With a finisher rate of only about 1%, only 12 different people have finished the race since its debut. It definitely piques the interest of many runners, even those of you who never want to attempt it. So when a movie about the elusive and arguably the most difficult ultra came out it was something we had to see. The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young is a documentary about the 2012 edition of the race. We don’t want to give out too many details but this movie is totally worth it. It provides a glimpse as to what the race is like, including the eccentric race director Laz and even gives the origin of the name of the race. As eye opening and mind blowing as the movie is about the race, it affirmed our thoughts that we have absolutely no interest (nor are we anywhere near capable) of doing this race. Although we wouldn’t mind being at the famous yellow gate as participants come through and head out for more or bow as Taps is played. It’s a race like no other. Equal parts inspiring, entertaning and terrifying, the film does a really good job of capturing and conveying the race experience. If you are at all interested in Barkley Marathons, watch this movie.
The dvd can be purchased online or you can buy or rent the digital version as well through various platforms (itunes, amazon, google play, vudu).
