Scott Dunlap runs a Silicon Valley business, competes
in ultramarathons and triathlons, and writes one of
the most popular running blogs around. In short, he
covers a lot of ground. Today on Endurance Planet we
hear from Dunlap about how 9/11 put him on the running
trail where he discovered a balance between his work
and personal life. The blog can be found at runtrails.blogspot.com.
Hills. They can humble you. They can break you.
They can also make you stronger and faster. Today on
Endurance Planet we hear an audio excerpt from the
Breakaway Publishing book, "The Quotable Runner."
This chapter is simply entitled "Hills."
Becky Lavelle is one of the favorites to earn a spot
on the U.S. Women's Triathlon team. But she's also
racing in 2008 to honor the memory of her twin sister,
Jenny, and her infant nephew Graham. Today on
Endurance Planet we hear about www.jennyslight.org and
Lavelle's new appreciation for the preciousness of
life.
You love the sport but you're a mess on race day
morning. So what do you do about pre-race anxiety?
Today on Endurance Planet we hear from an expert on
the issue, Flexible Warrior Karen Dubs
www.flexiblewarrior.com .
This week's Breakaway Friday deals with teenagers,
motivation, and bridging gaps. In short, all the
components of being a Jewish cross-country coach at a
Catholic High School. Author Marc Bloom was that
coach. Today we hear an audio excerpt from his book
"God on the Starting Line." This podcast is brought
to you by Thoroughly Kneaded Muscle Therapy.
It's called "The World’s Most Challenging Human Endurance Competition". It's Primal Quest. And while some of the best adventure racers on the planet are gearing up for the big event, the creators of Primal Quest have created some shorter races to attract novices. Today on Endurance Planet we hear from Primal Quest CEO Don Mann.
Our audio excerpt this week comes from the Breakaway
Books compilation "The Runner's High...Illumination
and Ecstasy in Motion." It's a story called "Strange
Fits of Passion" about a young man whose run down a
hillside takes him to a place he's never been before.
He's been labeled "The World's Fittest Man." His
accomplishments are chronicled in The Guinness Book of
World Records. And Joe Decker has run just about every
ultramarathon you can think of...except the Barkley.
Today on Endurance Planet we hear from Decker about
the lofty goal he hopes to achieve in just a few
weeks. Only six people out of more than six hundred have
finished Barkley. You may recall Endurance Planet
chronicled a couple attempts at the feat in these
Breakaway Fridays: 3/9/07 and 3/30/07. Check out the archives!
It's a You Asked the Coach edition on Endurance
Planet. Today Coach Troy tackles questions about
variety in training, his latest DVDs, and whether
special effects are ever employed.
As always, submit YOUR questions below in the comments section of today's podcast or e-mail us at info@enduranceplanet.com.
One week ago Endurance Planet launched our call-in
line: 206-888-6440. And, with a little coaxing, some
of you are starting to dive in to create a community
in which we can all share our training and racing tips
and war stories. Listen in and you'll see what we mean.
If you've ever wondered how an athlete gets "into a
groove", finds "flow", or discovers "the sweet spot",
then today's Endurance Planet (a Breakaway Friday
edition) is for you. It's an audio excerpt from John
Jerome's book The Sweet Spot in Time.
Bob Stocks had an athletic background but in the
process of pursuing a degree he lost his fitness.
Today on Endurance Planet we hear from the man who was
named by his peers the "Beginner Triathlete of the
Month." We encourage you to stop by
www.beginnertriathlete.com and find out why people
like Bob like it so much.
Time again for "You Asked the Coach" on Endurance
Planet. This week Coach Troy Jacobson tackles a
question about strength training for the marathon,
finishing strong in a 70.3, and picking the right back
for a full Iron-distance event. As always, submit YOUR questions below in the comments section of today's podcast or e-mail us at info@enduranceplanet.com.
Today on Endurance Planet we take you behind the
scenes so you can learn a little about us and what we
have planned. And we introduce you to our new call-in
line 206-888-6440 so you can tell us about yourself.
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