The 20MR Episode 88: Good Night (hurricane) Irene

The "Grand Strand" at Myrtle Beach, SC as seen from the Skywheel

Welcome to Episode 88. Join me on a warm 6-miler as we deal with the heat and talk about things going on with life and my running buddy Bert. If you missed episode 87, go back and catch it as he and I took a run together. He has since been injured, but is improving. Patience is the key. Remember: too fast, too soon and/or too much never works. If you are new to running, give yourself plenty of time to get into it.

Cindy and I had to leave the beach a day early because of the approaching Hurricane: Irene. Just as we were leaving, the waves were picking up and so was the wind. But while we were at Holden Beach, NC, we made a trip to Myrtle Beach, SC and rode the Sky Wheel (a very large enclosed roller coaster). Awesome! The picture above was taken with my iPhone from the top. Sweet...

Anyway, we are now safely back home and none the worse for the wear. I trust that things are well with your life...and your running. It is always so much fun to have you along. Why not drop me an email at 20minuterunner@gmail.com? I'd love to know that you are listening. 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.

The song in the body of the show is "Pipeline (radio edit)" by The Shining Skulls. Check it out at Music Alley.

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

The 20MR Episode 87: Race Plans While Running with a Friend/listener email

Roland and Bert in downtown High Point just before a run

After some time away, it is really good to be back with you for this, Episode 87, of the podcast. Life has simply been so hectic of late, but I have been wanting to continue the show. Thanks for your patience...and continued encouragement relative to the podcast.

This episode has several things going on, not the least of which is a segment recorded while Bert and I ran through downtown High Point. We discussed upcoming race plans--hint: my plans have changed a bit--and talk about how fulfilling it is to have someone to run with. I must admit that I am enjoying having someone to hit the pavement with from time to time. I trust that you have such a person in your life as well.

Before the run, I give an update on how things have been going with the new job and other issues. We close things out with a couple of emails, including addressing a question about Chi Running. And Ian, please let me know how things go with you so we can share it with our listeners.

Be sure and give me a review at iTunes and share the podcast with all of your running friends. I trust that your summer has been a good one. Fall--and fall races--are just around the corner. And as always,

Thanks for sharing some of the road with me,

The 20 Minute Runner

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Links for this episode

Leading Influence website

Pray BC website

The background music near the beginning is "String Groove" by a. b. e. (anthems of a bygone era). Check it out at Music Alley.

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 in the body of the show is "Bad Connections" by Endelouz. Check it out at Music Alley.

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

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.

The 20MR Episode 85: Running with Bert

Our Care Group--Bert is in the back on the extreme right

Welcome to Episode 85 of the show. It's been a few weeks, but life is finally settling down. We recently preached for the last time at First Wesleyan Church. Click the link here if you are interested in viewing it. Go to "media" and click on the message for May 15, 2011.

I spend some time in this show discussing the new position at Piedmont Crossing and also talk about the importance of relationships. Speaking of which, Bert and I run together for the first time--before the collapsed lung (we talk about it near the end of this show). He in in the picture above of our Care Group. He went further than I thought he could, but has to step back because of the recent lung problem. However, I hope to be running again with him soon. We will take the recorder for the run itself at that time.

In the meantime, hang in there Bert. The weight will come off and you will soon be both in the gym and on the roads again. Call me when you're ready to run--or need a bit of advice about the training.

Thanks to all of your for listening. 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.

The song in the body of the show is "Harmonica Stomp" by David Miller. Check it out at Music Alley.

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

The 20MR Episode 84: Home, warm weather begins...

The Country Squire

I guess this, Episode 84, could be called "The Mother's Day Episode." We go home to Wallace--just 10 weeks after the death of Ronald, my step-father, and visit with my mom and family. We went to The Country
Squire restaurant for Mother's Day (actually Friday night, but that's okay). It was good to be with the family.

The next morning finds us running in warm conditions. Listen in as we talk about registering for the NC Marathon coming up in November, taking my drug test for my new job, Skype update and an apology. If you don't know what that's about, listen in. I always want to make sure that this show remains a comfortable listen for ALL ages and reaffirm that to you today. Thank you for calling me on a promise of sorts, broken. I will be a bit more careful in the future. My goal is to uplift and never to offend--without reason anyway.

We close with a nice email from Matt and my future plans about the marathon--and beyond. It's really good to have you along to listen. And as always,

Thanks for sharing some of the road with me,

The 20 Minute Runner

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Show links

The Country Squire

The NC Marathon

Piedmont Crossing Retirement Community

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 in the body of the show is "Never Really Cried" by Simon Fagan. Check it out at Music Alley.

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

The 20MR Episode 83: If These Shoes Could Talk

Saucony ProGrid Guide 3s -- (on the way...)

Thanks for stopping by for Episode 83 of the program. If not the longest, it is at least one of the longest ever...even though I tried to keep it under one hour--really. Anyway, thanks for listening in. This show covers various topics, the main ones being:

1. Various updates on how things are with me
2. A neat story by Doug Rice, aka, Sweet Daddy D 69
3. The stretches that I do after running

The music is provided by Jason once again--my neighbor. The song is by the band he was in, "Tower Road" and is entitled "Theif". I trust you enjoy it.

Send me an email with whatever suits your fancy. I will be sure and include it in an upcoming episode. And until next time, 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.

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

The 20MR Episode 82: Updates, interview, listener emails

"Tigger" on my porch on a beautiful day

It is good to have you with me once again for another episode of the show, Episode 82. I apologize for the delay, but life has been so hectic. I know you can understand. Also, my recording equipment is giving me some problems. I may have to replace the mic or recorder itself. First, I have to diagnose the problem.

I hope to get more on a routine with the show...and the running. Things are beginning to settle down as we begin this show on my front porch, Tigger nearby. I update things with you on how life is going (hint: I'm changing jobs), share the interview with Coach Jeff at The Running Podcast and close things out with several emails from listeners. Thank you for sharing with  me! I thoroughly enjoy hearing from you, the listener.

So, sit back, or settle into your stride as we once again get on the road together. 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.

The song in the body of the show is "Something I Don't Know" by Simon Fagan. Check it out at Music Alley.

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