Endurance Base Camp Podcast

Brendon's contact information and show notes can be found here: http://www.endurancebasecamp.com/category/resources/podcast/  -- go to episode 13

Saori and I get together and discuss her marathon training as she worked towards the New Orleans Marathon, where she took 18.5 minutes off her marathon personal best. Show notes can be found at:  http://www.endurancebasecamp.com/category/resources/podcast/

I finally got the courage to publish my New Orleans Marathon Race recap.  There are a lot of lessons to learn from this race that I will use in the future!  Show notes can be found at:  http://www.endurancebasecamp.com/category/resources/podcast/

Show #10 - Focused on using a run/walk strategy to do your run training and racing. Plus interview with Jill Kearns about her marathon training and incorporating run/walk. You can find the complete show notes at: http://www.endurancebasecamp.com/category/podcast/

Hello again!  In this new podcast I discuss some thoughts about two mistakes that I see runners make when training for half marathons or marathons.

Show #8 - Focus - The role of sodium when trying to properly hydrate during an endurance event.  How to calculate your sweat rate.  And a look at some common sports nutrition products.Follow this link to delicious:  Hydration and Sodium - you'll find the following articles linked there:a.  fluid balance testb.  dehydration and heat injuryc.  weight changes, medical complications and performance during an Ironman triathlond.  salt and the athletee.  hyponutremia, water intoxication, the dangers of too much waterf.  ultracycling: water and salt intakeg.  too much of a good thingh.  thm sweat rate calculatori.  USATF self testing program for optimal hydrationLots of information in those articles, you can also find some good info in Timothy Noakes' book,  Lore of Running.Join me on my Bday Endure Challenge:youtube - hopefully daily updates heretwitterfacebooklater -- see you on the roads!

Show #7 - 1.  Nutrition Basics:  First three steps to think about when making dietary changes.  They seem too simple for most people to take seriously... that is until they are used and implemented.  Do them and you'll notice a change in your dietary behavior.2.  Team Updates:  Chicago Team, Kendrick at NY Tri, 3 EBC Team Members at Tom Sawyer Tri3.  Non Team Updates:  Elaine Breeden goes to China, Jeff Buhr has great Muncie and Steelhead races, Tony White gets 3rd overall at Steelhead, more.4.  Ultra Endurance Challenge Update... still anxious, but it's going to be fun.Music:a - Buffalo Batter, Hold On - Ivy Leagueb - Chinatown - Onesidec - NIN - Head DownWebsites:a - mindlesseating.comb - fruitandveggiesmatter.govc - elmwoodstockfarm.comd - fitday.come - localharvest.orgBooks:a - Mindless Eatingb - In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto

Show #6 - Strength Training for Runners and Chicago Training updates1.  The Chicago Marathon training group is not into their second phase of the training program.  I give some of my thoughts about what has been going on and read some of the feedback I've received.2.  Strength Training for Runners.  Nikki and I have finished a book/training guide for runners to use when implementing a strength training program.  It includes 4 training programs, pictures and descriptions of the exercises and some general thoughts on the value of strength training for injury prevention and/or performance improvement.Here's a link to the book:  Strength Training for Runners Ebook3.  Celebrating 30 years of living well.  I talk about the challenge that I've decided to take on during the week that I turn 30.  Music:1.  The Benny's - intro2.  Gina Villalobos3.  Corporate Whore4.  Bows and ArrowsOther links:1.  Running with the Pack2.  Bill Anders3.  BfitBdayWe appreciate those readers and listeners that have purchased our book already!

Show #5 - Topics1.  Todd's Road with Jeff and crew (Jeff is only audible runner in group besides me)2.  Pit Bull 3.  What Todd's has done for my running4.  Mark Nenow at Todd's5.  500 Mile Club6.  Rise of the Creative Class quote - book by Richard Florida7.  Run commute home on Lexinton's Richmond and Chinoe streets- google map of runMusic:1.  Forever More by Fishbone2.  Down by the Beach, Boieee by Super HeroLink:1.  Todd's Road Stumbler's History (pdf)

Show #4 - Topics:1.  Fletcher Flyer Century ride audio, Asheville, North Carolina2.  Value of Consistency in training3.  Into the Wild quote4.  Sleep5.  Mindfulness MeditationBooks mentioned:1.  Into the Wild - John Krakauer2.  Breakthrough Triathlon Training - Brad Kearns3.  Full Catastrophe Living - Jon Kabat-ZinnYou Tube Video:  Fletcher Flyer CenturyMusic:1.  Intro - The Benny's : Stroll Through Town2.  Greg Waters : Don't Hold Back3.  Phil Ayoub : Scenes from American Highway Rest Stop- Mental Training for Endurance Athletes , written in 03 that relates to the Mindfulness discussion that was in this podcast.- Zen Triathlon and Hornet Juice challenge- The challenge is actually on a facebook page, but by the weird possibility that someone doesn't have a facebook account, this is the page that Bret talks about Hornet Juice.- Arizona State on itunesPlease leave feedback at:1. This page!2.  Gary's Fitness Blog3.  Itunes

Show #3 - Running the Flying Pig Marathon in Cincinnati, Ohio.Music:1. Geoff Smith - Not on the radio.2. Atomictom - Play that dirty girl.3. Runaway Dorothy - Abilene3. Nine Inch Nails - Discipline (off new album The Slip - download here)4. The Benny's - Fast Eddie5. Nine Inch Nails - echoplex (off new album The Slip - download here)Notes:  Basic Topics1.  lots about run walking and strategy2.  some description of course3.  discussion on mentally finishing the race4.  etc...Links to references and shout-outs:1.  Bill Anders at billanders.wordpress.com2.  Peter at dcspinster.blogspot.com3.  Peter at auggiesdad.sweat365.com4.  Runaway Dorothy - link is to myspace page5.  Most People are DJs podcastOh and of course my reference to my current favorite podcasts:1.  Steverunner2.  Confessions of a Runner3.  Zen and the art of TriathlonMy written reports:1.  stats from race2.  written race report3.  the "Have a compelling story" articlethanks again...

Show #2 - Running the Country Music Marathon in Nashville, TN.Music:1 - The Benny's :  Stroll Through Town2 - Runaway Dorothy: Hard Way Home3 - Bradley West: Slow Train4 - bill: Panacea5 - bill: Sound ScientistNotes:  Basic Topicsa - Nashville has a great coursed designed!b - have a race strategy prepared before the start linec - Country Music Marathon is not a flat course.d - marathoning is a mental game...Thanks for everyone willing to listen to our run in Nashville.  I hope that you enjoyed it.  I also have personally learned a lot about producing these podcasts... hopefully I can get them out in a more timely manner and have better sound quality.. it is a work in progress.If you want to contribute to the show, feel free to email me, call me on my cell phone (number is on Endurance Base Camp site) or..help me find great music to use during the podcasts.Thanks again.

Show #1 Intro:  Song - "I Ride the Train" by SpoilsportQuote - by Laurence Gonzales in Deep SurvivalTransition / End:  Song - "Theives of Memory" by Parlour StepsTopic Covered:1. Long Run2. Intro to Double Long Weekend strategy3. Benefits (injury hedge, psychological) of strategy4. Implementing the double long strategy into your program5. Moving beyond the double long strategyThanks for listening to our first episode.  Please provide comments and suggestions so that we can improve this training tool.