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Conversational Pace

A running podcast for ordinary runners by ordinary runners. We talk about running-related topics and issues, and share our experiences.

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Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
45 minutes
Episodes
41
Years Active
2023 - 2024
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21: When the Going Gets Tough, Grin and Barrett.

21: When the Going Gets Tough, Grin and Barrett.

How on Earth do we get through our toughest runs?  Grit, determination, resilience... sheer unadulterated angst?  Whatever you wanna call it, the mental fortitude that those tough runs require is som…

00:53:05  |   Fri 11 Aug 2023
20: Van Tay, Why So Sad?

20: Van Tay, Why So Sad?

We were both so excited to move away from the UltraMarathon and into the Summer of Speed!  Chasing running dreams isn't always what you thought it was gonna be.  Ok, it rarely is!  Join our pity part…

00:47:02  |   Fri 04 Aug 2023
19: Barbs and Jabs

19: Barbs and Jabs

In this episode, we're hanging out with our friend, Barb, frequent running companion and just another ordinary runner (of marathons).  We obviously had a lot of fun recording and I think you'll enjoy…

00:54:50  |   Fri 28 Jul 2023
18: Running Our Mouths Off

18: Running Our Mouths Off

This week's epsiode is a casual discussion of a few different running topics, Chris' impression of Jack Handey and Jim's review of the Nix Biosensor.

Join us for our thoughts on:
What sort of runner ar…

00:49:26  |   Fri 21 Jul 2023
17: If a Thuy Ran in the Forest

17: If a Thuy Ran in the Forest

We interview our local running cheerleader Thuy. Thuy shares details on local run clubs, her start in running, and some lighter topics like fuel and favorite running brands.

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Our …

01:04:41  |   Fri 14 Jul 2023
16: Heavy Talk With Jason Adkins

16: Heavy Talk With Jason Adkins

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.

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What do you think?  We'd love to hear from yo…

01:13:11  |   Fri 07 Jul 2023
15: Rapidfire Multi-Topic Super Discussions

15: Rapidfire Multi-Topic Super Discussions

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 t…

00:59:18  |   Fri 30 Jun 2023
14: Slow Your Roll (to Speed Up Your Roll).

14: Slow Your Roll (to Speed Up Your Roll).

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 marath…

00:29:35  |   Sat 24 Jun 2023
13: Ouchies and Booboos

13: Ouchies and Booboos

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…

00:33:44  |   Fri 16 Jun 2023
12: Jim Shoes.  The Interview.

12: Jim Shoes. The Interview.

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 t…

00:40:29  |   Fri 09 Jun 2023
11: Ultra Recap!  Sugar Badger 50m/50k

11: Ultra Recap! Sugar Badger 50m/50k

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…

00:44:21  |   Sun 04 Jun 2023
10: Chris in the Hot Seat!

10: Chris in the Hot Seat!

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 bot…

00:57:03  |   Fri 26 May 2023
9: If You Can't Handle the Heat...

9: If You Can't Handle the Heat...

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 consequence…

00:38:50  |   Fri 19 May 2023
8: Thanks a Lot!

8: Thanks a Lot!

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 …

00:42:08  |   Fri 12 May 2023
7: Off to the Races... Continued.

7: Off to the Races... Continued.

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 in…

00:45:47  |   Fri 05 May 2023
6: Off to the Races!

6: Off to the Races!

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…

01:00:16  |   Fri 28 Apr 2023
5: Goal Keeping

5: Goal Keeping

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 run…

00:49:22  |   Fri 21 Apr 2023
4: Shifting Gear

4: Shifting Gear

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 purc…

00:51:04  |   Fri 14 Apr 2023
3: Happy Trails to You!

3: Happy Trails to You!

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…

00:34:05  |   Fri 07 Apr 2023
2: Running Through Our Minds

2: Running Through Our Minds

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…

00:38:52  |   Fri 31 Mar 2023
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