The 20MR Episode 86: Interview on Chi Running

My lost class ring...found!

Welcome to Episode 86. It is so good to be back after a few weeks away from the show. With the transition to the new position at work, things have simply been so hectic--and time consuming--that I have found it hard to put a show together. Not to worry: we are still running and planning on the fall marathon in November. But in this episode, it is really a pleasure to share another interview that coach Jeff Smith from way down in Australia was nice enough to have me on his show to do. Follow the link to the show here to hear the entire episode of "The Running Podcast."

We also share an email from Randy Greenway and want to congratulate him on his first half marathon. Way to go Randy! And breaking 2.5 hours was awesome! Keep up the training and let me know if we can help in any way.

Finally, we close things out with another short segment from Jeff's show on the etiquette of racing. It was so good, I wanted to share it with you in my show. Thanks again Jeff. And for my listeners: please check out his show at the link above. You will not be disappointed.

Hope to see you in 2 weeks with another episode as we begin getting serious about training for the NC Marathon. Stay tuned...And as always,

Thanks for sharing some of the road with me,

The 20 Minute Runner

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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.

Episode 9-Brother of mine, A Dedication - Roland's History (part 2)

If you have ever had a brother, you will identify fully with this, Episode 9, dedicated to my oldest brother, Sammy. Sammy not only introduced me to running years ago, he also modeled the importance of family and caring for one another, relationships and the critical role they play in all of our lives.

He probably knows how much his support and influence meant to me during a very difficult period of my early life, but if he does not, this episode helps to clarify why I feel this way.

The episode includes a 15 minute interview I conducted with Sammy recently. We talk about the "early days" of our running, including some scary--as well as funny--times we shared together.

More than running, relationships are so vital in our lives. My hope is that this episode will move you to contact that person--or persons--who were a stabilizing influence during a difficult place in your life; we all have those places--and those persons.

This episode has a special place in my heart and is one of my favorites up until now. As you listen, I think you will know why. As always,

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

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The music heard in the body of the podcast is entitled “Brother of Mine," by Shane Alexander. Check it out at Mevio Music.

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
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"Brother of Mine"
(Words and music by Shane Alexander)

Out of the darkness came a pinhole full of light
Out of the emptiness some peace of mind tonight
Filling the space that had been dark in both our lives
Slowly at first, but still grows brighter all the time

And I can’t lie, I never thought about it all that much
I don’t know why, but now you’ve opened up my eyes
Brother of mine

A familiar face, you’ve got a smile that looks like mine
Ten years between us, we grew up in different times
But what’s in the past don’t make much difference anymore
Now that it’s open, may we never close the door

Cuz I can’t lie, I never thought about it all that much
I don’t know why, but now you’ve opened up my eyes
Brother of mine
Brother of mine
Brother of mine

What’s the lesson to be learned from the way the story’s turned
From the way the fear has died

Cuz I can’t lie, I never thought about it all that much
I don’t know why but now you’ve opened up my eyes
No I can’t lie, I never thought about it all that much
I don’t know why but now you’ve opened up my eyes

Brother of mine
Brother of mine
Brother of mine
Brother of mine