Running in the Center of the Universe
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- Update frequency
- every 47 days
- Average duration
- 42 minutes
- Episodes
- 20
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Encore Presentation of Arlington Field of Honor - Episode #302
Listeners demanded more material so here’s an encore presentation of a show from 2012 about my Uncle Joe and his service in the Navy. Thanks for downloading the show!
Music by GarageBand and US Marin…
Happy New Year in June! - Episode #301
This is the first show since September 2024 but it’s a doozie! Full recap of what the latest news is from Ashland Dave and the Center of the Universe, Ashland VA. Thanks for downloading the show!
M…
Listener Roll Call! - Episode #300
The podcast is finally at 300 shows! Thanks to all of the listeners who helped make this happen.
Links mentioned in the show:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/topics-in-endurance-sports/id120…
Steroids Olympics Episode - Encore Presentation - Episode #299
I had to pull out old but really funny content for this episode. Have you ever thought about what a steroids olympics would look like?
Farewell to a Good Friend - Episode #298
This show has all kinds of news about what is going on with running in the Center of the Universe!
Thanks for downloading the show!
Music by GarageBand and US Marine Corps Band.
Weekend Warrior! - Episode #297
Maybe more like weekend wimpy, but I'm getting out there. This show has some societal observations which maybe you've never thought about.
Six Time Ironman John Pendergrass - Episode #296
Six time Ironman John Pendergrass died Wednesday, 11-8-2023, at this home in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. John was a husband, father to three, grandfather to several, medical doctor, author, friend, mar…
When Two Miles is Success - Episode #295
I've gone from 50 miles a week to a 2 mile run. Covering two miles is a success for where I'm at with my running fitness. That and more in this show which includes an encore presentation of episode #…
Plenty of Medical Excuses! - Episode #294
If you've stayed subscribed to this podcast, then you are appreciated and I need to hear from you at [email protected].
I'm recovering from a situation I didn't think I would have as a runner. …
Blue Friday Honor - Det. Kevin Hiner - Episode #293
A good friend of mine, Detective Kevin Hiner of the Richmond Police Department, was recently recognized for his outstanding police work. Kevin and I have been friends for several years and he was ver…
All Politics is Local - Episide #292
The podcast is back with brand new content! "Burglary" at the beach, local sidewalk construction, nagging tendonitis and many other topics are covered along with some running news. Thanks for coming …
Juror #18 - Episode #291
Ever been called for jury duty? Ever driven over 900 miles overnight? Ever been axe throwing? The answers to those questions and other running related stuff are in this show, thanks for listening!
Here’s To You Ashland Bryan - Two Throwback Shows - Episode #290
I've run with Ashland Bryan virtually and in reality since 2006. He doesn't live locally to me anymore but technology keeps us close. This mostly encore episode is dedicated to him. Safe travels my b…
Railroad Run 10k, Shingles and an Encore Presentation of Show #20 - Episode #289
This show is about the 2022 Ashland Railroad Run (10k, 5k, etc) that I've been involved with a lot over the years. I also explain how awful Shingles is and where my focus is for the fall training sea…
Blue is Dead - Episode #288
My running buddy died. He was a good dog but he was old and it was time. The podcast is back with some interesting information. Thanks for downloading the show!
Let’s Go Buffalo! - Episode #287
What does the Buffalo Bills have to do with distance running? Not much, but I took a trip back to Buffalo, NY for the first time since 1978. That and how it relates to distance running (again, not mu…
An Unstoppable Runner - Book Interview with Down Under Dave - Episode #286
This episode has the interview with David Williams (aka "Down Under Dave") who wrote a book about his life and ultra running adventures. The book is really good! Dave graciously made himself availab…
Haven‘t Run For Over Two Months -Episode #285
My last run was August 28 which was a half marathon. A heel injury has prevented me from getting out on the road but I think I'm on the mend now. I discuss that and more in this episode! Thanks for l…
Ashland Half Marathon Notes and Olympic Race Walking - Episode #284
Sig Sauer customer service, Olympics high jump and race walking, sad deaths, Spring marathon plans and more in this show. Thanks for listening!
Half Marathon Training Plan Plus More Rants! - Epsisode #283
Team Wolfpack has a half marathon coming up but who in my running group is really going to run it? That and more in the show, thanks for listening!