The 20MR Episode 78: The Christmas Show

 

I trust your Christmas was a good one. By the time you read this, Christmas Day will be past. Thanks for checking out the show and listening to Episode 78. While we are in the Christmas season, this show is more about wrapping up the year than presents I guess.

We cover:

1. Aquarium update
2. New shoes on the way just in time for Christmas
3. Plans for Christmas (the crowd has been sick)
4. How I could have probably PRd at the half without much difficulty. It's about strategy, not speed.
5. My New Year's resolutions, or better yet, goals for running

The goals include plans for another half and a sub 4 marathon. Time will tell how we do, but stay tuned as we see how it all pans out. We close the episode with a reading of the Christmas Story and some cool Christmas tunes. Check out the links below to the music.

Thank you for your support of the show over the last 12 months. I hope to do another year, Lord willing. Again, you are the reason I do this. Your emails, tweets, FB comments and general encouragement about the endeavor make it worthwhile.

Here's to a wonderful Christmas season and a Happy New Year. And as always,

Thanks for sharing some of the road with me,
The 20 Minute Runner

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The opening music is entitled "Point of No Return" and is from the album by the same name by Roger Subirana Mata. Check it out at Jamendo.
The opening song is "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" by Rusty Bladen. Check it out at Music Alley.

The song in the body of the show is "Grown Up Christmas List" by Ayla Brown. Check it out at Music Alley.

The underscore at the end of the show is Away in a Manger - Traditional Christmas Carol for Piano by Mario Ajero. Check it out at Music Alley.

The 20MR Episode 77: Victory Junction Half Coverage

Victory Junction "Run to Victory Half" Finish - 1:43:11

It's hard to believe, but we have finished the half and boy does it feel good to have another one--just my second--under my belt, as it were. Thanks for listening to the coverage in this, Episode 77. We begin the show with me packing up my stuff for the race (the night before). I also did an impersonation of Bing Crosby (called "Crosby Bing") for our church's Christmas program the night before. Check out that jacket...and pipe, no less. And no, um, it was not lit.

"Crosby Bing"

In the midst of packing, we were concerned about the weather. But it really wasn't that big of an issue. Other issues we talk about:

1. What I've eaten...(I know, exciting)
2. Plans for race day
3. The change in the date for next year's half.

We close with race day coverage, including how we did. Bert and I also had a short discussion in the midst of the rain as we waited for the race group to begin to get together near the starting line. And it is all provided for free!

Seriously, thank you for listening. Your encouraging emails both before and after the event meant a lot to me. We all can use that kind of support. Also, thank you for your support of the podcast itself. Without you, it just wouldn't be the same. Really. Send me a message at the email link, or ask to be my friend on FB. Both links are at the right. And as always,

Thanks for sharing some of the road with me,
The 20 Minute Runner

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Links for this episode

Bert Reed photography website

The opening and closing music is entitled "Point of No Return" and is from the album by the same name by Roger Subirana Mata. Check it out at Jamendo.

The song heard in the body of the podcast is entitled "Rainy Days and Mondays" by Teresa Carpis. Check it out at Music Alley.

The background music is entitled "Second Half" by John Williams. Check it out at Magnatune.

The 20MR Episode 33: Christmas run

Welcome to Episode 33. Join me as we go home to Wallace for Christmas, meet with the family and enjoy a windy 12 mile run the day after. I share some information about the run and the landmarks of the area, as well as an encounter with a very large bird, a Blue Heron.

We go through the same area that almost brought disaster 30 years ago during a horrific storm. It has been that long since I've run in that part of town. The dogs were out, but thankfully they were all either restrained or friendly. Once again, I am thinking of purchasing a hydration belt, but need your input on which one might be the best. Let me know your thoughts if you would. It would come in especially handy as we begin to get into the meat of the longer runs leading up to the marathon.

I share a marathon training update--so far so good. At this point, I am on track, but the real heart of the training is still just ahead. I do not want to get into the marathon without being fully ready. If you have run a marathon, please send me an email on your experience so that I can learn from it and also share your insights with other listeners.

There are also a couple of very short segments included from my family's Christmas dinner, as well as my sister sharing the recipe for Hungarian Goulash. If you've never had it, check out the recipe and let me know how you like it. It was one of my father's specialties and the first time I had eaten any in many years.

We close by talking about New Year's resolutions. While I don't make any personally, I do trust that your running goals and life's desires come true in 2010. I look forward to sharing with you in the months to come and appreciate you listening. Let me hear from you.

And as always,
Thanks for sharing some of the road with me,
The 20 Minute Runner

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Links mentioned in this episode

Runner's World magazine

Running Times magazine

The Writer magazine

American Heritage magazine

Samaritan's Purse

The photo above is courtesy of PhotoXpress.

The music heard in the body of the podcast is entitled “The Long Goodbye," by Wendy Wall. Check it out at Music Alley.

The music heard in the body of the podcast is entitled “The Christmas Song," by Calvin Owens. Check it out at Music Alley.

The opening and closing music heard in each podcast is entitled “Point of No Return” by Roger Subirana and is the title cut of the album. Check it out at Jamendo.com