Topics in Endurance Sports

I continue to talk about doing some not-racing racing and adventures, and again I invite some friends to talk about what they've done. Join me, Aneta Zeppettella, Jennifer Keiser Russo, Alex Gold, Nick Quanrud, and Maria Borowik to get a sampling of what folks are doing. RSS Feed Facebook Twitter Instagram Email: chemsmith1@gmail.com Fleet Feet of Davenport Iowa sponsored the Fanny Pack Frenzy Spo...

After my last race (Ep 38), I found all my upcoming races cancelled. So I dove into some virtual racing and adventures which I discuss. Also friends join in to discuss what they did. So listen up while I talk about the Death March Bike Race, the Middletonian 5K, and the Iron Furnace Half Marathon. Plus we hear from Fred Hatfield, Nate Canton, and Greg Henneman. R SS Feed Middletonian 5K Death Marc...

In episode 38 I talk about running the Cactus Classic Trail Races near Peoria, Illinois. Also the Frosty 14 trail race near Waynesville, Ohio. Finally I talk with Yo Yo Man Scott Searle. Listen to how he became the Yo Yo Man, and his fascinating backstory that got him into running! Check out pictures below as well. RSS Feed FB: RunSmith Enterprises (group) Twitter: @RunSmithE Instagram: timcsmith1...

In episode 37 I talk about running the Mississippi River Marathon . My daughter Tia did the Half. I also talk about going to Atlanta with my wife to watch the Olympic marathon trials. Good stuff! Lots of pics in the show notes. RSS Feed FB: RunSmith Enterprises (group) Twitter: @RunSmithE Instagram: timcsmith1961 Email: chemsmith1 at gmail.com Cincinnati Cyclones Frozen 10K Cincinnati Cyclones Fro...

In episode 36 I talk about running the JFK 50 Mile . I interview fellow finishers Marisa and Alexandra as well. These two women are impressive in every way! You'll learn all about the race and my brief stay in Pittsburgh after the race. Lots of photos below. Finished! Alexandra at Baikal Ice Marathon in Russia Alexandra and me Alexandra at the track Marisa and hubby 2017 JFK finish Marisa 2017 JFK...

In episode 35 I talk about running the Hawkeye Fallout 50K . My daughter ran the 25K. The next day I did the Run For The Schools Half Marathon and my daughter did the 10K. Both of these are in/near Iowa City, Iowa. I interview my daughter and also Brian Tharp, co-owner of We Run in North Liberty, IA and the Hawkeye Fallout races. I completely forgot to take pictures of the trail sections! But I go...

In episode 34 I recap much of my last six months. Some about our vacation last summer. Some about racing I did this fall. Some about the cross country team I coach. I chat with some friends about biking and cyclocross. And finally a review of the book Wild, by Cheryl Strayed. Spoken Bicycles of Middletown, OH Colorado Custard Company , where Matt Carpenter works Matt Carpenter's bio Manitou Inclin...

In this episode I talk with an incredible ultrarunner who is a real rocket scientist! Blake Wood has completed the Barkley Marathons, 22 Hardrock finishes, and ran two sub 3-hour marathons 41 years apart, and can still run a 5:21 mile at the age of 60. That's just for starters. On top of that he's a real nuclear physicist at the famous Los Alamos National Laboratory. We talk science, cross country...

I talk about running the Silver Rush 50 out of Leadville, Colorado. Also I interview finisher Alicia Heyne and 15.5 mile finisher Tiana Smith. Leadville Races, including Silver Rush 50 & 15.5 Tiana on course Alicia before race Tim before race Tim finishing, with Tiana Tiana finishing Alicia finishing Tiana and Tim after races Tiana on initial hill Tim on course Tim on course Hill that greets runne...

Learn about this classic Midwestern summer 100 mile trail race. This year I paced Zach Franklin in the 100 mile and I talk about that. I also talk about when I ran it as my first 100 miler a few years ago. And I interview 50 mile finisher Stacy Braff. Mohican 100 mile Decaironman that Zach is doing My 2014 blog post about this race Some pics including pics of the course My first 100 mile finish Zq...

I talk about the Old Dominion 100, in Woodstock, VA. Did I finish or not? I also interview Johnny Rutherford about his day at the race. How far did he get? Eventually I'll post the YouTube version of the podcast! Same exact content, just put on YouTube for those who don't do podcasts. See the pictures while I talk. Old Dominion 100 BRF BARF podcast. Interview with Johnny about his Tahoe 200 race....

I talk about the Thunderbunny 50K in Athens, OH. I also interview Adam Rosing about his day at the race. Eventually I'll post the YouTube version of the podcast! Same exact content, just put on YouTube for those who don't do podcasts. See the pictures while I talk. Thunderbunny 50K Radu, Marc, Adam, Me, Terry Pre-race pizza from LOTSA Stone Fired Pizza Ohio U Campus Midget Motor Co. Cars Midget Mo...

I talk about the Thunderbunny 50K in Athens, OH. I also interview Adam Rosing about his day at the race. Eventually I'll post the YouTube version of the podcast! Same exact content, just put on YouTube for those who don't do podcasts. See the pictures while I talk. Thunderbunny 50K Radu, Marc, Adam, Me, Terry Pre-race pizza from LOTSA Stone Fired Pizza Ohio U Campus Midget Motor Co. Cars Midget Mo...

I talk about the Thunderbunny 50K in Athens, OH. I also interview Adam Rosing about his day at the race. Eventually I'll post the YouTube version of the podcast! Same exact content, just put on YouTube for those who don't do podcasts. See the pictures while I talk. Thunderbunny 50K Radu, Marc, Adam, Me, Terry Pre-race pizza from LOTSA Stone Fired Pizza Ohio U Campus Midget Motor Co. Cars Midget Mo...

I talk about the Bull Run Run 50 Mile race in Clifton, VA. I also interview Carrie Edwards and talk about her amazing story at the race! Eventually I'll post the YouTube version of the podcast! Same exact content, just put on YouTube for those who don't do podcasts. See the pictures while I talk. Bull Run Run 50 Mile web site Running Divine Podcast (See Ep 46 Anstr Davidson) Watch Carrie's amazing...

I talk about the Land Between the Lakes trail races in Grand Rivers, KY. I also interview my friends Kenzie Bruns and Brad Bowles who ran it as well. Eventually I'll post the YouTube version of the podcast! Same exact content, just put on YouTube for those who don't do podcasts. See the pictures while I talk. Land Between the Lakes and other Durbin races Brad, me, Kenzie Early in the race With Cor...

I talk about the Thrill in the Hills 50K/half marathon/5 mile near Atlanta, GA. My daughter Tia and I ran the 50K relay. I talk to her about it also. Eventually I'll post the YouTube version of the podcast! Same exact content, just put on YouTube for those who don't do podcasts. See the pictures while I talk. Thrill in the Hills 50K . Also see the other Dirty Spokes Productions races. To the finis...

I talk about the Chattanooga 50/100. I ran the 50, and I interview my friend David Corfman who ran the 100. Here is the YouTube version of the podcast! Same exact content, just put on YouTube for those who don't do podcasts. See the pictures while I talk. Chattanooga 100/50 web site RSS Feed FB: RunSmith Enterprises (group) Twitter: @RunSmithE Instagram: timcsmith1961 Email: chemsmith1 at gmail.co...

I review the Mines of Spain races in Dubuque, Iowa. I ran the 100K and I have an interview with Adam Page who ran the 100 mile. Eventually I'll post the YouTube version of the podcast! Same exact content, just put on YouTube for those who don't do podcasts. See the pictures while I talk. Mines of Spain 100Mi/100K Other races put on by Josh and friends: Sunderbruch B&B Trail Races Schuetzen Nein! H...

I review the Oak Openings Stampede 50K/25K/5K trail race near Toledo, Ohio. Including interviews with Lindsay Weaver and Mike Long who also did the race. Eventually I'll post the YouTube version of the podcast! Same exact content, just put on YouTube for those who don't do podcasts. See the pictures while I talk. Oak Openings Stampede web site Packet pickup was at Second Sole of Toledo. Pictures L...

I review the Lake Logan Half Triathlon which I did in August 2018 in the mountains of North Carolina. Including an interview with my HERO Chris Miller! RSS Feed Eventually I'll post the YouTube version of the podcast! Same exact content, just put on YouTube for those who don't do podcasts. See the pictures while I talk. Lake Logan Half The swim Transition Chris Miller! And me. Finishers. Bluff Mou...

I go over all kinds of races and other events I did this summer, including: Mennonite Relief Sale Trail 5K, Quad Cities Triathlon, Microbrew 6K, Buckeye Bridge Ride, Ride for JDRF, Vandalia Freedom Ride, Racin' in Mason 5K, some runs my daughter and I did on our vacation in/near Harpers Ferry, RAGBRAI, Steel City Half Day Fat Azz Run, Great Miami Sprint Triathlon, Harbin Park CX (cyclocross), Vall...

Day 31 of the Dog Days of Podcasting, where other podcasters and I attempt to do an episode every day in August.  Find out more at dogdaysofpodcasting.com.  More information about me, and my regular podcast Topics in Endurance Sports, at RunSmith.net.