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Join us as we sit down to discuss our outing at the Palo Duro 50M Trail Run. We discuss the race, the course, the day, and our comments and concerns moving forward. Recorded on the west rim of the Palo Duro Canyon. Hope you enjoy. #stackbookslogmiles IG: @weather.permitting_ Substack: @weatherpermitting YouTube: @weather.permitting

Join us as we sit down in the mighty Palo Duro Canyon the night before the 40th running of the Palo Duro Trail Run. We discuss our thoughts, strategies, and general mood as we enjoy a beautiful evening in nature. #stackbookslogmiles IG: @weather.permitting_ Substack: @weatherpermitting YouTube: @weather.permitting

Join us as we catch up after a long absence. We talk about the Table Rock Ultras, the Boston Marathon, and we pre flight our thoughts on the upcoming Palo Duro 50 mile. Enjoy! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share! IG: @weather.permitting_ Substack: @weatherpermitting

Join us as we do a debrief on John's journey through the Umstead 100 held on 4/5/25. We also discuss Jared's strategy, training, and goals for the upcoming Boston Marathon. Finally, we continue our discussion on the Kindle and discuss Jared's recent purchase. IG: @weather.permitting_ Substack: @weatherpermitting

Join us as we visit with John about his game plan for the upcoming Umstead 100 being held on 4/5/25 in Umstead State Park North Carolina. We also discuss the pros and cons of music or no music on runs, catch up on our current reads, and also our recent TV viewings. Thanks for hanging out, talk to you soon. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @weather.permitting_

Join us as we take the show back to the books. In this episode we discuss A Walk in the Park by Kevin Fedarko, Cabin by Patrick Hutchison, Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak, and Travels with Charley by John Steinbeck. We also discuss mass market paperbacks, the Wall Street Journal, limiting social media, not drinking much, and lots of other jabber. Enjoy! Follow us on IG: @weather.permitting_

In this episode we dog on Jared a little bit (because he isn't here to defend himself), pitch our Substacks, discuss John's day out at the HAROC 50K, plan some hypothetical summer mountain runs, catch up on what we are reading, do some dreaming of wilderness adventure, discuss Barry's day at the Big Bend 30K, and finish with our current training strategies. We hope you enjoy the show....

Join us as we discuss our 2025 goals and reflect on the great year of 2024. Leave some of your goals in the comments! If you enjoyed the show, please share it with your friends and give us a follow and review! We would love for you to hang out with us in other places as well: Instagram Strava Club

Welcome Back! Another jam packed episode for you folks. We discuss: What causes inconsistencies in our training Honolulu Marathon (12/7) - Training block, goals, and the course The importance of consistency in training Javelina Dreaming Past Races (for us and others) Backpacking the Pecos Wilderness Drinking unfiltered water (giardia returns, if you know you know) Old Fort Endurance Fest benefitti...

Another jam packed episode! We discuss: John's finish at the Uwharrie 100K, the journey there, what's next, Ironman / UTMB / Active. Com complaints, Issues with overnight races in state parks, Race Swag after a DNS / DNF / Volunteering, A brief complaint on mosquitos, Our thoughts on 5Ks and 10Ks (they matter too), John V. Johnny Blue Skies / Sturgill Simpson, Planning a race for all of us (Javeli...

We have a jam packed episode for you this week! Topics include: - A review of Andrew Glaze's running budget (as we figure it). - How John D. became a sponsored athlete, and how he is training for Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock. - Long run fueling (Untapped, Ketone IQ, Tailwind, GU). - An encounter with Wild Burros. - Jared's golf bug. - Another "Would you rather?" - How John D. became the "Rez Bea...

Join us as we do a miles logged report on the beautiful and difficult Philmont Trail Race 50 Mile and Marathon distance in the incredible Sangre De Cristo mountains in Northern New Mexico. Always great to be back at the cabin. Thanks for listening!

Join us as we get a briefing from John (50 Mile) and Barry (Marathon) on their strategies / moods / goals for the Philmont Trail Race to be held on August 3rd, 2024. Further conversation around triathlon and cycling woes, Jared's 2nd place finish in a recent 8K, gear for Philmont, quitting drinking (?!), a fun "Would you rather" - give us your answer in the poll!

In this episode we discuss the Spring Energy Controversy, Jared repaying his vert bet debt, and John recaps his Ridge to Rails 50K. Many other sidebars along the way! We hope you enjoy the show and we thank you for listening.

A Books Episode! In this episode we discuss Run Like a Pro by Matt Fitzgerald, The Outsider by Stephen King, and the use of AI in writing.

Dropping some episodes we should have dropped long ago, sorry for the delays, good action coming your way soon! Enjoy!

BOOKS In this episode we discuss a recent run of DNF, a different way of tracking reading goals to allow for DNFs, what Jared is working on, Ricochet by Taylor Moore, The Running Man by Stephen King, and James Wade and Taylor Moore new book announcements. Enjoy!

LOG MILES In this episode we discuss John's recent attempt at a 24 Hour race and the lessons learned, Jared's plan to pay back his vert bet debt, Garmin watch talk / testing features, Desert Solitaire, and Palo Duro Trail Run's actual big announcement (and an apology to them). Enjoy!

BOOKS EPISODE Join us as we discuss How Bad Do You Want It by Matt Fitzgerald, The Warrior Poet Way by John Lovell, and True Grit by Charles Portis. Enjoy!

A LOG MILES EPISODE Join us as we discuss Jared's wedding, Barry's trip to Hawaii, the Houston Marathon, John's new vices and upcoming races, and the Big Bend Ultra. Enjoy!

Join Barry as he gives a quick recap of the Big Bend Ultra held on January 15, 2024.

In this episode we recap our year of 2023, discuss our aspirations for 2024, and chat about some upcoming races. Enjoy! Thanks for listening, tell a friend!

A LOG MILES EPISODE In this episode we discuss John's volunteerism and the Uwharrie 100 and many other things. If you enjoy the show, please ⁠subscribe⁠ to and rate the podcast and tell your friends! This is the best way for us to grow. Also, don't forget to follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠. Feel free to reach out to us anytime on Instagram, we make a genuine effort to reply to all inquiries. Last...

A STACK BOOKS EPISODE. In this episode we discuss long flights and getting your steps in, Baby Step Millionaire by Dave Ramsey and other Dave Ramsey talk, John's DNF streak, The Stand by Stephen King, the definition of "fantasy", Hawaii by James Michener, Kindle Paper Whites vs. iPads vs. Laptops. Talk to you next week! If you enjoy the show, please ⁠subscribe⁠ to and rate the podcas...