The 20MR Episode 58: Chi, Blackberries and hot weather, oh my!

It's really great to have you along for Episode 58 of the podcast. We are in the midst of yet another heat-wave as I write this, near 100F today. We have had several days near 100 and enough 90+ days to make you sweat just thinking about it. But hot weather brings opportunities as well: Don't get discouraged about your running just because of the heat. Your faithfulness will reap benefits come fall--I can't wait...

The pictures above are of wild blackberries that we picked in my backyard--and the neighbors' (we had his permission). The first is of the berries after they were picked, the second, 5 of the 8 half-pint jars of jam we produced. I give you some information about how to make jam and jelly in this episode...among other things. Yes, we do talk about running; don't worry. Some of the other items include (but are not limited to:)

• Chi running update, how it's going as I experiment with this new form of running--for me, at least
• More information on tackling the heat:

1. Training at 5:00 AM
2. Cross-training indoors
3. Doing speedwork on the treadmill
4. Easing into the heat
5. Having a hydration plan before you start
6. Don't just drink water and
7. Plan to race in cool temperatures

It's always good to have you along. Be sure and check out the links below for more information on this episode. And as always,

Thanks for sharing some of the road with me,

The 20 Minute Runner

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Links for this show

Chi Running website (order the book and other things Chi)

Article about heat from the Bikila Athletic Club in Miami

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

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

The song heard in the body of the podcast is entitled "5 oVer 4" by SpiceHouse. Check it out at Music Alley.

The 20MR Episode 51: Planting time/Listener race reoprt

Welcome to Episode 51 of the podcast. It's really great having you along for the ride. In this episode, we talk about what's going on in our yard and you get to listen in for a bit as Cindy and I work with the plants we recently planted, including peppers, tomatoes, and flowers, oh my! Also, the blackberries are back this year after a cold--yet very wet winter and Spring.

We also share a race report from Connie, aka, OHcowgirl. Check out the photos of Connie from The Country Music Marathon and Half-Marathon at the left (blogspot page only). You can also read the full report by going to the sister blog found at the link to the left. Connie, you ran a great race, especially with all of the obsticles and distractions you faced. Don't be discouraged; there will always be another race and eventually you will hit that race where everything comes together perfectly: training, weather, and rest. Thank you for the report and the photos.

We talk about some observations she made in her report that are worth mentioning here as well:
1) If you plan to walk any during a race, make sure you are to the side so that runners can pass and not stumble over you. It's shows courtesy and keeps everyone safe.
2) Get an accurate GPS device to use. Make sure you can trust it and are familiar with it. More about that in the podcast, plus check out what I use at the link below.

In spite of the weather issue, the race director did issue a nice apology. We include it in the podcast as well. Again, there's always another race, though I know how frustrating it is to peak for a specific race only to have things go awry. But, that's life.

We also talk a bit about this Run Net Community. Without Twitter, podcasts and other social media, our runs would be a bit lonlier. I encourage you to become more familiar with all of the informative and encouarging ways we runners can connect. We are truly a global community.
Please feel free to email me your race reports and include a photo or two. Also, send me an audio file of your race or any other topic. I will be glad to share it in an upcoming episode.

Finally, another thanks to Bill Lynn, Matt (Run Digger Run podcast), Coach Jeff (Powerfit, The Running podcast) and Nigel (Running from the Reaper) for helping make the last episode so much fun. It illustrates perfectly how this virtual community is growing...and continues to do so.

And most of all, thank YOU for downloading and listening each week. I would personally appreciate it if you would email the link to this blog to other running friends and share the podcast with them. You are why I do this and your feedback is so critical. And as always,

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

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Country Music Marathon and Half Marathon

Runcast TV (link is also to the left)

Timex GPS device (the one I use, you need a watch to go with it)

Twitter

Buckeye Outdoors

Running Podcasts.org

Facebook

Photo is courtesy of PhotoXpress.

The opening and closing music is entitled "Point of No Return" and is from the

album by the same name by Roger Subirana. Check it out at Jamendo.

The transitional piece 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 "Tropical Night" by

Alessandro Botturo. Check it out at Music Alley.

The background music is entitled "Second Half" by John Williams.

Check it out at Magnatune.