Conversational Pace

Yeah, you guessed it... we're both a little burnt out.  I mean, we still love running, but we're re-evaluating our relationships with our favorite sport.  If you're anywhere near as obsessive as we a…

In big epsiode Four-Ohh, Jim and Chris revisit the advantages and pitfalls of working with both training plans and running coaches.  We're gettin' back on the horse, y'all!

Jim digs the Altra Timp5 tr…

Hello?  Is this podcast on?  Jump in as Jim and Chris return to their mics after some much needed time off.  Running, and podcasting can both be a source of stress as well as joy.  We took time away …

Joins us as we interview our friend, Jessica to discuss her running journey and experience recently completing her first marathon.

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It would have been 30 gifts, but Jim copied one of Chris'!  Runners can be so hard to buy for, especially during a stressful holiday season.  Let us make it easier for you! 

Chris' List
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Jim and Chris are thankful they for their running family filling in for them on this very special episode of the podcast. Previous guests Barb and Carolyn host the podcast for the day and give some t…

Jim goes solo this episode and talks about how running can turn into a bit of an obsession and start to become an unhealthy part of your life. 

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Ok, we didn't actually count.  There are probably way more than ten tips!  Jim and Chris have both run in some really cold conditions.  That's hard to avoid doing what we love in the hinterlands of C…

Jim goes solo this episode to interview his wife, Carolyn. Carolyn started her running journey at the same time as Jim but has taken her own path through her running career. Carolyn recently finished…

Join us this week as we spend an hour chatting with our buddy, Marc the cyclist!  Aside from spending lots of time on two wheels, Marc is also an avid runner.  He recently finished his first marathon…

Tune in as Jim and Chris discuss their ideas on the right nutrition to keep your running on track.  This episode covers overall thoughts on your daily diet as well as race day or long run fueling.  W…

Join Jim and Chris for some random chit chat about all things running!  We're recapping a bit about the Chicago Marathon, where we're at in our training, and Chris sneaks in a gear review.

Chris digs …

This weekend is the Chicago Marathon!  Though neither Jim nor I are running it, we do have plenty of thoughts from our previous experience.  Tune in to get the low down.

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We take a trip back to the beginning and give our novice selves some advice that we wish we knew back then. We also recap what we've been up to lately and have a Moment of Zen after some gear talk. 

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What have we been up to?  Lots!  Running!  Racing!  Traveling and snickering at the ridiculousness of shoe manufacturers.  Follow along as we relive recent exploits and dive into the dark recesses of…

This week is all about shoes that you might be thinking of as we venture into the Fall race season.  What are you signed up for and what will you be running in?  If you still have questions, we just …

As we head into Fall races, your training plan is probably moving into the Taper phase.  What's that all about?  Why do it?  Is there a benefit?  Sometimes getting the most out of running can be coun…

This week, Jim and Chris both came up with five tips to help you, our listeners, become better runners.  Again, we draw on our own experiences, past mistakes and success to hopefully help others avoi…

Jim and Chris relive their recent race experiences.  Did Chris PR his 5k?  Did Jim get eaten by a  bear???  All this and more on episode 23.  Running, racing and talking about it all at conversationa…

As we continue exploring running head games, we delve into guilt, the ego, and how the two can sabotage your progress.  Long story short, just let go of that stuff and set yourself free.  Your runnin…