Dirt Dawg's Running Diatribe

catching up this week with Travis Liles who recently finished 3rd at the Kettle Morraine 100 miler. Show Links: Run the Ultras Petzl MYO XP Book Review: The Long Run Email : dirtdawg50k@aol.com

Prior to heading out to Western States and the beginning of the Grand Slam, I got a chance to sit down with Kevin (@just_finish) as to how he got into ultramarathons and how and why he is choosing to attempt the Grand Slam of Ultramarathoning. Show Links: Just Finish Western States Vermont 100 Leadville 100 Wasatch 100

This week finds me chatting with Rhonda Maria (@ramavery) a legally blind runner. I also talk about a baseline run and some more news on Western States. Show Links: Achilles International Mark Tanaka's Blog: http://ultrailnaka.blogspot.com Cranked Calorie Clint's Blog: Ultrarunner Podcast

This week is a recap of a recent 50k training run that was completed on my "home course". A discussion about youth sports, and Dirrty Girl drops in to talk about how her recovery post marathon has been. Also a little info on Western States. Oak Apple Run Unbreakable - Western States Film Garmin 210 Kansas City Marathon email the show: dirtdawg50k@aol.com

This week finds me chatting with Michael Runner aka "The Gambler" about running, life, etc. Tim aka "Trail Run TIm" checks in with a race report and I talk about my very short experiences at the Macomb Orchard Trail. Show Links: Michael Runner Groucho Sports Macomb Orchard Trail Town Square Pizza Nathan HPL Vest Brooks Green Silence Western States

Dirrty Girls recap of the the Country Music Marathon: Country Music Marathon Hotel Indigo Amerigo Jacks BBQ Pancake Pantry

This week, the everyman runner, Alex drops by to offer his thoughts on completing his first 50k and Dirrty Girl offers up the end to her training cycle and her readiness for the Nashville Country Music Marathon. Links: Hat 50k Country Music Marathon New Voice Mail: 206 - 376-0192

This week, Bryon Powell from IRunFar.com sits down to chat about a book that he has written called Relentless Forward Progress. Show Links: IRunFar.Com Relentless Forward Progress Geoff Roes Jamie Donaldson Krissy Moehl Just Finish Blue Ridge Marathon Trail Slammer

This week Mark, aka @Bamarunner on Twitter/Dailymile drops in to give his account of the Mount Cheaha 50k. Doug aka @sweetdaddyd69 wrote a story about running that Mark also narrates. Show Links: Dragon Mead Mount Cheaha 50k Bamarunner Blog

Martian Marathon Recap...mine not so good, but Dirrty Girl's was awesome.

An unsolicited 2 cents from a fellow runner which is spot on and my letter to Taper. DG also drops in to talk about rats, getting heckled, and shrinking boobs.

This week finds me chatting with Dale (@dalerunsfar) on Twitter and talking about how to find balance with training for ultras and some of my thoughts on moving up from the 50K to 50 mile distance. Show Links: Books on the Nightstand Trail Runner Magazine

An update on my training and a rant about "practice". Dirrty Girl also checks in regarding her last long run and the troubles she endures. Links: Run Run Live Ultra Dad Center of the Universe Run Like Health Chocolate #9 3 Non Joggers

This week, I get a chance to have a chat with a long time listener of the show, Tom, aka the Master Competitor. Blog: Master Competitor

This  week's episode has my thoughts on the new BAA qualification and registration standards for the Boston Marathon along with Dirrty Girl weighing in on why GU in her mouth is not cool. Podcast: Lost Trail Runner Movies: Saint Ralph Run For Your Life