Fri, 9 May 2008  In this episode we'll hear the stories of others who ran the 112th Boston Marathon. When you write up a race report you"re not just doing it for yourself to memorialize the even, you're doing it for others; passing on your observations so that they can incorporate it into their own form of opinion as a way to better understand the event so that we can improve our performance on race day. Its" not enough to just run the race, or even run it well, you have to tell others about your race. Race reports are a big part of the process of running, racing and competing with each other. It’s in this way that we give something back to our fellow runners; and with a sport that gives us all so much in terms of joy, passion, and health: the verbal or written telling of your story from the races you run is an important way to give back to this community. Show Links: www.runningstories.blogspot.com Fdip featured blog: www.mikemowery2.blogspot.com The song "I feel fantastic” was by Jonathan Coulton at www.jonathancoulton.com The episode is sponsored by Audible.com Go to www.audiblepodcast.com/phedi for your free audiobook download Comments[0] |
Tue, 29 April 2008  This is a race report and audio recording of my 7th time running the Boston Marathon. This year was different in that I approached the starting line unprepared for the task ahead of me. Suffering from a case of peroneal tendonitis, my training was minimal throughout the winter months. On April 21st, 2008 I made the decision to ignore common sense setting a bad example to friends, family and fellow runners by ignoring my pain and pushing myself through a 26.2 mile race. What you'll hear in this episode is neither inspiring or noble, but it will raise the question: "Why?” Show Links: steverunner.com/PatriotsDayResults.htm The song “Curra Road” by Sharon Shannon off her 2007 album “Renegade” sung by Mike McGoldrick and produced by Daisy Entertainment in Dublin, Ireland. www.sharonshannon.com O Fortuna was recorded by the Boston Symphony Orchestra www.bso.org The parody “Finish Line” was inspired of the song “Still Alive” by Jonathan Coulton www.jonathancoulton.com Comments[0] |
Sun, 20 April 2008  It really means a lot to me that you’d come out to have a beer with me, send me such kind words, good wishes, hopeful prayers, emails, blog posts, and voice messages to the Extra Mile PodCast…and for being with me, in spirit, on race day. This is a short episode of Intervals, produced for race day of the 112th Boston Marathon, with thanks to everyone who have been so thoughtful to a middle aged, middle of the pack, slightly asthmatic, curiously injured fellow runner. Comments[1] |
Wed, 16 April 2008  The Boston Marathon is a race that challenges an athlete in a way that most courses do not, neither buy design or intent. It is not a fast course. It is not a race where any runner, elite or back of the pack, will set a marathon PR, but it is a race for which all other marathons seek to enable athletes to arrive in a small New England town for the eastward run into the heart of bean town. This is the story of the 87th running of this event, where the last American male runner won the day, and a woman athlete named Joan ran a race for the ages. Show Links: http://theextramilepodcast.com Fdip featured blog: http://gotlactate.blogspot.com The song “Rearrange New England’ was by the band “Carlotta’s Gift” Comments[0] |
Fri, 11 April 2008  What happens in Boston, starts in Hopkinton. In this episode I take my last 16 miler from the starting line of the Boston Marathon through the bottom of Newton Lower Falls. For those of us who will run the race, you’ll eventually come to Hereford Street where crowds will block your forward progress and urge you to turn right. You’ll run this short block with the screams of spectators echoing off the buildings and will finally make your left hand turn onto Boylston Street, with the finish line just ahead of you…with the promise of a well earned time and an ice cold beer there beyond the portal. Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words, good wishes and thoughtful prayers in both emails and audio comments on episode 21 of The Extra Mile Podcast. It means so much to me that you’d take the time to wish me luck, and a happy taper. In the words of the ancient Romans: “Omnia vincit amor” (love conquers all). Show Links: http://www.bostontrials2008.com http://theextramilepodcast.com The song “Still in Massachusetts” was by “Refuse Resist” http://www.myspace.com/refuseresistband Comments[0] |
