It's a World Wide Festival of Races special this week, for this weekends' events on the 11th & 12th October 2009.Just a short episode this week to keep you company as you do your WWFoR event, with a few bits of rather lively music thrown in to keep you going!I hope you all have a fantastic WWFoR weekend, and look forward to hearing all about it in the coming weeks.Music tracks & clips featured this week:Don't Fear The Reaper - Blue Oyster CultBoston - More Than A FeelingBlake Morgan - Maybe I'm AmazedGuns N Roses - Welcome To the Jungle Creed - My SacrificePlease support these artists by using the links above to purchase their music.Have a great race!!!Nigel.Get the MP3 of the show here

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What a surprise! Another run by the canal...This week I talk about lofty goals, healthy eating, stress & the 'Mr Cool' of podcasts.Here are links to a some items I talked about in this week's show : World Wide Festival of Races Runners Round Table A Mile With Me Phedippidations Adam 20 Zen & The Art of TriathlonEnjoy your running, and beware that static electricity.Nigel.MusicThe music in this weeks episode is from :Turnpage - Phoenix In Your EyesCage9 - Dead Letter (Into/Outro excerpts)Check out all of the great music on the Podshow podsafe music network at www.podshow.com/musicDon't forget that comments are always welcome over on the iTunes store to help support the show.Get the MP3 of the show here

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Well, this is a show full of drama, a tale of (possible) cow romance, and a shocking encounter with both a big dog and a tree root. Gripping stuff, I'm sure you'll agree. Well, maybe not, but I've got to make it sound quite exciting...Another show from my Sunday morning run down by the canal...Here are links to a some items I talked about in this week's show : World Wide Festival of Races VigilantCitizen.com Shock Of The NewsExelite LumiSashKeep getting those miles in, and always carry a squeaky toy to distract a dog who might run at you when you're running...I wish I had.Nigel.MusicThe music in this weeks episode is from :Mieka Pauley - StrongerCage9 - Dead Letter (Into/Outro excerpts)Check out all of the great music on the Podshow podsafe music network at www.podshow.com/musicDon't forget that comments are always welcome over on the iTunes store to help support the show.Get the MP3 of the show here

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12th September 2009 - Canal RunAfter missing a week due to my run being cut short last weekend, I'm back.It's a bit of a misty morning down by the canal as I talk about the return of Fitness Rocks, being told off for running on a race course, and my dilemma with hotel pillows.Here are links to a some items I talked about in this week's show : World Wide Festival of Races Fitness Rocks Keep getting those miles in!Nigel.MusicThe music in this weeks episode is from :Polaradio - FreeCage9 - Dead Letter (Into/Outro excerpts)Check out all of the great music on the Podshow podsafe music network at www.podshow.com/musicDon't forget that comments are always welcome over on the iTunes store to help support the show.Get the MP3 of the show here

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Canal Run 30 Aug 2009Another Sunday, another Sunday long run.This week you can hear me talk about my onging training, my wheat-free theory, my thoughts on bare feet running and a little bit of consipracy stuff.Here are a few items I talked about in this week's show : World Wide Festival of Races The 20 Minute Runner Podcast The Runners Round Table PodcastRunning Free MagazineKeep getting those miles in!Nigel.MusicThe music in this weeks episode is from :Baby Hates Me - Danko JonesCage9 - Dead Letter (Into/Outro excerpts)Check out all of the great music on the Podshow podsafe music network at www.podshow.com/musicDon't forget that you can vote for us over at Podcast Alley, and I always welcome any comments over on the iTunes store.Get the MP3 of the show here

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Another Sunday run in the beautiful Staffordshire countryside. Apologies the show is a bit long this week, but I just got talking, and before I knew where I was...40 minutes 'in the can'. I guess you can just switch it off when you get bored :)More updates on training and weight loss, and hear a few interesting tales from my life.Here are a few items I talked about in this week's show : World Wide Festival of Races The Dream Inspires Run The 20 Minute Runner Podcast Banned On The Run PodcastKeep getting those miles in!Nigel.MusicThe music in this weeks episode is from :Curtis Peoples - Tell Me Im WrongCage9 - Dead Letter (Into/Outro excerpts)Check out all of the great music on the Podshow podsafe music network at www.podshow.com/musicDon't forget that you can vote for us over at Podcast Alley, and I always welcome any comments over on the iTunes store.Get the MP3 of the show here

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This week, the come-back continues.I've been very good getting back in to my running, and sticking to my healthy diet.Here are a few items I talked about in this week's show : World Wide Festival of Races The Dream Inspires Run Shock Of The News Podcast Run Yank Run PodcastKelownagurlTris PodcastKeep getting those miles in!Nigel.MusicThe music in this weeks episode is from :G Tom Mac - Wish You WellCage9 - Dead Letter (Into/Outro excerpts)Check out all of the great music on the Podshow podsafe music network at www.podshow.com/musicDon't forget that you can vote for us over at Podcast Alley, and I always welcome any comments over on the iTunes store.Get the MP3 of the show here

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Well, I know its difficult to believe, but RFTR is back!I've had a few weeks off, and unfortunately the pounds have piled back on somewhat. So listen to me whine and moan as I run along the canal in the warm summer sunshine, talking about how I'm going to fix my weight 'issue'.Here are a few items I talked about in this week's show : Vendee - FranceDon't be a blimp like me...keep running.Nigel.MusicThe music in this weeks episode is from :Michael Burks - Love DiseaseCage9 - Dead Letter (Into/Outro excerpts)Check out all of the great music on the Podshow podsafe music network at www.podshow.com/musicDon't forget that you can vote for us over at Podcast Alley, and I always welcome any comments over on the iTunes store.Get the MP3 of the show here

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OK, OK...I apologise. But, I'm finally back after an absence of several weeks.In this super-long edition, you get to hear a few audio extracts from my marathon trip to London, and hear me running along the canal on an absolutely beautiful Spring day a few days ago.I took my camera along with me when I was out running and got some beautiful photos which you can check out here.I also managed to snap a couple of pics of that elusive fox that keeps visiting us for sausages every evening. You can see a couple of pics : here and hereMusicThe music in this weeks episode is from :Michale Burks - Love DiseaseTurnpage - Pheonix In Your EyesCage9 - Dead Letter (Into/Outro excerpts)Check out all of the great music on the Podshow podsafe music network at www.podshow.com/musicDon't forget that you can vote for us over at Podcast Alley, and I always welcome any comments over on the iTunes store.Hope you are getting out there and enjoying the Spring!Nigel.Get the MP3 of the show here

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It's here at last: The final week of training! This Sunday, I will be running the 2009 London Marathon.In this week's show I talk (yet again!) about how my training has gone, and my thoughts about the marathon.Here are links to things talked about in this weeks show:BuckeyeOutDoors.com ChallengeRunning buddies listGeocaching.comMusicThe music in this weeks episode is from :AC/DC - For Those About to Rock (Opening extract)Stereo Dreams - Falter FasterCage9 - Dead Letter (Into/Outro excerpts)Check out all of the great music on the Podshow podsafe music network at www.podshow.com/musicDon't forget that you can vote for us over at Podcast Alley, and I always welcome any comments over on the iTunes store.Get the MP3 of the show here

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Its weeks 14 of my training for the London Marathon. It's almost over!!! The taper begins and the return to a normal life is finally on the horizon.This week I have a little run around Glasgow, and mention the fine, up-standing heroes who are : 'Team RFTR'.Here are links to things talked about in this weeks show:Thorsten's BlogBuckeyeOutDoors.com Challenge MusicThe music in this weeks episode is from :Age Of Daze - Over-ratedCage9 - Dead Letter (Into/Outro excerpts)Check out all of the great music on the Podshow podsafe music network at www.podshow.com/musicDon't forget that you can vote for us over at Podcast Alley, and I always welcome any comments over on the iTunes store.Get the MP3 of the show here

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I'm glad to report that everything is still on track as I come to the peak of training for the London Marathon.In this week's show I do a shoirt run-cast from Cirencester, as I take to the road again for work.I also mention a few listner emails nad the heroes who make up 'Team RFTR' over on BuckeyeOutDoors.com, helping RFTR to surge ahead in the : "There can be onlu one" challenge.Here are links to things talked about in this weeks show:RunningPodcasts.org ForumBuckeyeOutDoors.com ChallengeTrilogy Running PodcastMusicThe music in this weeks episode is from :Daniel Ghattas - Simple KissCage9 - Dead Letter (Into/Outro excerpts)Check out all of the great music on the Podshow podsafe music network at www.podshow.com/musicDon't forget that you can vote for us over at Podcast Alley, and I always welcome any comments over on the iTunes store.Get the MP3 of the show here

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It's been a couple of weeks again since I last put out a show, but things have been hectic (again).I've had another slight bump in the road with my London Marathon training, but I think I'm back on track again now.I managed to get a run in by the canal and take the recording gear with me yesterday to bring you this run-cast. I've also tagged on some special mentions at the end of the show for people who have emailed, and to give a shout-out to the members of the RFTR team over at BuckeyeOutdoors taking part in the Trilogy Running challenge.Why don't YOU join the RFTR team? Click here to join.Here are some things & people mentioned in the show:The Trilogy Boys new challengeMark's Blog (Stafford Half Marathon)HellaSoundChris Russell - RunRunLive PodcastMarcusAdam UlreyTrilogy Running PodcastMusicThe music in this weeks episode is from :Kati Mac - I Keep DreaminCage9 - Dead Letter (Into/Outro excerpts)Check out all of the great music on the Podshow podsafe music network at www.podshow.com/musicDon't forget that you can vote for us over at Podcast Alley, and I always welcome any comments over on the iTunes store.Get the MP3 of the show here

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A drive-cast this week, as there have been few opportunities to record.In this episode I update you on my training and gives shouts to lots of folks who dropped me emails and comments following episode #100. I also have LOTS of good news to share.Here are some of the folks included:Kevin : http://theextramilepodcast.blogspot.comToni : http://drusy.blogspot.com/Chris Russell : http://RunRunLive.comKrister : http://runningthenarrowpath.blogspot.com/Susan : http://IRunForMyLife.blogspot.comMark : http://mytimetorun.blogspot.comWorld Wide Festival of Races : http://www.worldwidefestivalofraces.comTeam Point Two : http://runnersroundtablepodcast.blogspot.com/2009/02/rrt-18-open-mike.htmlMusicThe music in this weeks episode is from :G Tom Mac - Wish You WellCage9 - Dead Letter (Into/Outro excerpts)Check out all of the great music on the Podshow podsafe music network at www.podshow.com/musicDon't forget that you can vote for us over at Podcast Alley, and I always welcome any comments over on the iTunes store.Get the MP3 of the show here

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It's finally here! The hard-rockin' party edition of RFTR to celebrate 100 episodes of the Running From The Reaper podcast.*** Warning: this edition will probably make you a hard rockin', fast livin', healthy-eating 'Bad Boy of Running', like me. So, take care (you can't be too careful as you get a bit older) ***In this show we hear some great music, with audio comments from many of the running podcasters you know and love. You can also hear me running by the canal (for a change!), discussing a little about my current training, and talking about the RFTR podcast.I'd like to thank the many people who have supported the show over last two and a half years, and I hope to continue to bring you many more editions of the show.Here are the kind folks who sent me audio submissions and are included in the show :Krister : Running The Narrow PathEddie MarathonSteve Runner : PhedippidationsChris Russell: RunRunLiveMatt: RunDiggerRunThe Zen Runner : Adam 20Nik & Dan: 4 Feet RunningKevin: The Extra MileGary WallGarry ManhartGordon: Run To DisneyThe music excerpts featured were :Don't Fear The Reaper - Blue Oyster CultSatisfaction - The Rolling StonesSex Type Thing - Stone Temple PilotsAint Talking About Love - Van HalenLove In An Elevator - AerosmithHow You Remind Me - NickelbackHammer To Fall - QueenBack In Black - AC/DCKeep rockin', keep runnin'!Nigel.Download the MP3 of the show hereMy Podcast Alley feed! {pca-24905a52ac7ea72ba843407bab6220c9}

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Sorry I missed out on a podcast last week. I had a bit of a tricky week again the work and health front.But, I'm hoping that this week I may be finally be back on track with my training. Fingers crossed!Hope your running is going well & see you out there !Nigel.MusicThe music in this weeks episode is from :Kati Mac - I Keep DreaminCage9 - Dead Letter (Into/Outro excerpts)Check out all of the great music on the Podshow podsafe music network at www.podshow.com/musicDon't forget that you can vote for us over at Podcast Alley, and I always welcome any comments over on the iTunes store.Get the MP3 of the show here

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As the London Marathon training plan rolls along, I hit a few bumps in the road this week and actually have to miss a few training runs.Following on from last week's show, the pressure continues to build and I pick up a new, unexpected 'injury'.More complaining I'm afraid, but its all part of the ups and down of training for a marathon :)Here are a few items I talked about in this week's show : London MarathonHope your running is going well & see you out there !Nigel.MusicThe music in this weeks episode is from :Jean Synodinos - Drop My End of the BoneCage9 - Dead Letter (Into/Outro excerpts)Check out all of the great music on the Podshow podsafe music network at www.podshow.com/musicDon't forget that you can vote for us over at Podcast Alley, and I always welcome any comments over on the iTunes store.Get the MP3 of the show here

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