Conversational Pace

Jim's brother, Jason is an award winning power lifter.  He takes us on his journey through running, weight loss and his discovery of lifting. Our Linktree! What do you think?  We'd love to hear from you! Email us at conversationalpacepod@gmail.com Instagram: conversationalpacepod Facebook page: Conversational Pace Podcast Twitter: CPacePod TikTok: ConversationalPace YouTube: Conversation...

Rather than dedicating the show to a single topic, we polled our friends about numerous running related issues that we could take a brief look at.  Everything from apple sauce to Yoga to running in the rain.  We have opinions and we're not afraid to share them! New Balance Fuel Cell SuperComp Elite v3 Pink Miracle Shoe Cleaner Our Linktree! What do you think?  We'd love to hear from you!...

Ever wondered how running slow could actually make you run faster? Let's dive into the world of the 80/20 running method, where we'll reveal how an easy pace, relative to your marathon or half marathon goal pace, could be your secret weapon. We'll also discuss the critical role of heart rate data in gauging effort levels, and share the science-backed benefits of building an engine t...

As much joy as running brings to our lives, it's not without its own pitfalls.  Join us today as we talk about some common injuries that runners suffer, how to manage them and when to get back out on the road.  As always, you should work closely with a trusted healthcare professional when dealing with any serious injury.  Podcasters are not doctors, well... most of them aren't. Stars &am...

Join us as we wrap up our "meet your hosts" series with this interview of Jim.  We delve a little deeper into his personal story and talk about what running has added to his life as well as some of the challenges he's faced along the way. Victory Sport Design Bags All Day Running Duffel Orange Mud Bags TrackSmith Club Duffel Altra Torin 7 Altra Mont Blanc Boa What do you think?  We&...

Having recently completed our respective races up in Belleville, Wisconsin, we thought we'd spend this episode commiserating over the highs and lows of running the Ten Junk Miles race. Roadbox 50+ UPF Hoodie Korsa 50 UPF Long Sleeve T Rabbit UPF Defelctor 2.0 Hoodie Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance by Alex Hutchinson What do you think?  We'd love...

Jim had this idea for us to interview each other (before we take on real guests) as a way for our listeners to get to know us a bit better.  Join us for a deeper dive as Chris reveals elements of both his personal life and his running life.  Also... OMG WE MADE IT TO 10 EPISODES!!! TrackSmith Twilight Tank Ciele FST Singlet Hyperice Normatec 3 leg stranglers Chris' photography Some of Chris&a...

In this week's episode we talk about how to handle running when the temps begin to heat up.  We've both made awful mistakes trying to hold paces and run hard on hot days (and suffered the consequences).  After experimenting with probably every hydration product on the market, we reveal our thoughts to you along with some practical tips on how to stay cool.  Cool?  Cool! Shield electrolyt...

In this episode we dive in to the concept of gratitude and how it can enrich your running experience.  We discuss not only the many elements, people, places, and things that we all, as runners, have to be grateful for but also how incorporating gratitude can actually impact your running performance.  Jim and I are both so thankful for you, our listening audience and we hope that this conversation...

In our seventh installment, we wrap up our advice on prepping for your upcoming races.  We recap running our recent 20 miler reconnaissance of the Sugar Badger route, and Jim coughs at me over the internet, even though I brought him recovery cake. Sugar Badger Ultra Trail Race Chris' Sport Reading Glasses Altra... shoes for hippies. What do you think?  We'd love to hear from you! Email u...

In our running discussions, we've been talking a whole lot about racing.  So you wanna get started?  How do you go about that?  We take such a deep dive into the subject that it's gonna be a 2 parter. Ciele hats (and other stuff) Alter Ego ... more hats Fractel ... yep hats again! Squirrel's Nut Butter , put it on your toes!  Or, uh... wherever. What do you think?  We'd love to...

This time we're talking about the goals, motivations and inspirations that keep us lacing up our shoes day after day... after day.  We discuss how these mental supplements can help us further our running aspirations and Jim shares his insights on negative motivations, which can be just as powerful but not always so healthy. " Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffer...

In this episode, we'll be taking a casual look at various bits of running gear (or 'kit' as the Brits say) and looking at the benefits, the costs and the thoughts behind some really questionable purchases.  These are all things we bought with our own money.  Maybe we'll help you save some of yours. Shokz awesome headphones Wahoo Tickr heartrate monitor Garmin watches, etc... So...

In Episode 3, we discuss the fine points of running on trails versus the road.  Join us as we explore all the reasons to run through the vast beauty of our natural habitat as well as some thoughts on why you might stick to the road on occasion.  Each has their ups and downs, though the ups on trails tend to be steeper.  Watch out for that horse poop! Garmin Epix 2 (love this watch so hard!) Born t...

In this episode, we discuss how running has benefited our mental health.  It's not without its own pitfalls, but we've both managed to navigate those difficulties to come through with a more positive mindset.  Let's take a look inside our nutty heads!  Do you have to be crazy to run a marathon?  Maybe. The Forge , cool trail races in the Chgo 'burbs. Path Projects , possibly Ji...

Who are these guys?  Why are they obsessed with running?  Why should you run and how can you get started?  All this and more in our inaugural episode! Chris' foam roller .  Most anything is fine, this is just what I bought. Chris' aluminum scraper .  This has been so great on my calves! Jim's fave trainer, the Nike Zoom X Invincible . Chris' faves, the Saucony Endorphin Shift a...