Running in the Center of the Universe
45 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsCheck out ashlanddave.podbean.com and join Ashland Dave as he talks about ultramarathons, marathons, half-marathons and endurance running in Ashland, VA. [email protected]
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Episodes
Weekend Warrior! - Episode #297
December 30, 2023 21:45 - 33 minutes - 62.1 MBMaybe more like weekend wimpy, but I'm getting out there. This show has some societal observations which maybe you've never thought about.
Six Time Ironman John Pendergrass - Episode #296
November 10, 2023 18:23 - 1 hour - 119 MBSix time Ironman John Pendergrass died Wednesday, 11-8-2023, at this home in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. John was a husband, father to three, grandfather to several, medical doctor, author, friend, marathon runner, and a Vietnam Veteran. He lived a full life and will be missed. His obituary can be viewed here John Pendergrass obituary. John is my cousin. John wrote two books about his extraordinary life: Against the Odds Racing Back to Vietnam
When Two Miles is Success - Episode #295
September 30, 2023 20:08 - 46 minutes - 82 MBI've gone from 50 miles a week to a 2 mile run. Covering two miles is a success for where I'm at with my running fitness. That and more in this show which includes an encore presentation of episode #199 from 2014. Thanks for downloading the show, my email is [email protected].
Plenty of Medical Excuses! - Episode #294
September 04, 2023 20:12 - 37 minutes - 67.3 MBIf you've stayed subscribed to this podcast, then you are appreciated and I need to hear from you at [email protected]. I'm recovering from a situation I didn't think I would have as a runner. It's not tragic or anything like that. I make that distinction because I have close friends who are coping with more than I can imagine at this point my my/our lives. I've produced this show to provide some information about me and to show respect to a few of my local running buddies.
Blue Friday Honor - Det. Kevin Hiner - Episode #293
October 04, 2022 00:11 - 29 minutes - 55.4 MBA good friend of mine, Detective Kevin Hiner of the Richmond Police Department, was recently recognized for his outstanding police work. Kevin and I have been friends for several years and he was very deserving of this award. The link below has more information about the award he received. Kevin was interviewed by local talk radio host Jeff Katz of WRVA 1140. I reposted this interview to honor Kevin and bring more attention to his work. Blue Friday Award - Lt. Jan McTernan Thanks for down...
All Politics is Local - Episide #292
October 04, 2022 00:07 - 35 minutes - 58 MBThe podcast is back with brand new content! "Burglary" at the beach, local sidewalk construction, nagging tendonitis and many other topics are covered along with some running news. Thanks for coming back and downloading the show. Music by Garageband and the United States Marine Corps Band.
Juror #18 - Episode #291
July 31, 2022 18:58 - 43 minutes - 72.6 MBEver been called for jury duty? Ever driven over 900 miles overnight? Ever been axe throwing? The answers to those questions and other running related stuff are in this show, thanks for listening! Stories from the Center of the Universe podcast Music by GarageBand and U.S. Marine Corps Band
Here’s To You Ashland Bryan - Two Throwback Shows - Episode #290
June 24, 2022 02:17 - 1 hour - 153 MBI've run with Ashland Bryan virtually and in reality since 2006. He doesn't live locally to me anymore but technology keeps us close. This mostly encore episode is dedicated to him. Safe travels my brother.
Railroad Run 10k, Shingles and an Encore Presentation of Show #20 - Episode #289
June 06, 2022 22:38 - 1 hour - 113 MBThis show is about the 2022 Ashland Railroad Run (10k, 5k, etc) that I've been involved with a lot over the years. I also explain how awful Shingles is and where my focus is for the fall training season. And for a bonus, the tail end of this show is the recording from episode #20 (July 2008). Thanks for downloading the show!
Blue is Dead - Episode #288
May 21, 2022 23:19 - 53 minutes - 92.1 MBMy running buddy died. He was a good dog but he was old and it was time. The podcast is back with some interesting information. Thanks for downloading the show!
Let’s Go Buffalo! - Episode #287
January 04, 2022 22:47 - 37 minutes - 65.7 MBWhat does the Buffalo Bills have to do with distance running? Not much, but I took a trip back to Buffalo, NY for the first time since 1978. That and how it relates to distance running (again, not much) in this episode, thanks for listening! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/justa-runners-podcast/id1425548737 https://t2t.org/ Music by U.S. Marine Band and the late Derek Miller's https://www.penmachine.com/
An Unstoppable Runner - Book Interview with Down Under Dave - Episode #286
December 02, 2021 23:36 - 46 minutes - 79.8 MBThis episode has the interview with David Williams (aka "Down Under Dave") who wrote a book about his life and ultra running adventures. The book is really good! Dave graciously made himself available for an interview and he's really funny and has an outstanding outlook on life. More information about the book can be found at the following links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zn5yEcuJyhs https://www.amazon.com/Unstoppable-Runner-David-Williams/dp/1761091638/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=an+unstop...
Haven‘t Run For Over Two Months -Episode #285
November 12, 2021 00:27 - 35 minutes - 63.8 MBMy last run was August 28 which was a half marathon. A heel injury has prevented me from getting out on the road but I think I'm on the mend now. I discuss that and more in this episode! Thanks for listening! [email protected]
Ashland Half Marathon Notes and Olympic Race Walking - Episode #284
September 16, 2021 23:13 - 45 minutes - 81.2 MBSig Sauer customer service, Olympics high jump and race walking, sad deaths, Spring marathon plans and more in this show. Thanks for listening! [email protected]
Half Marathon Training Plan Plus More Rants! - Epsisode #283
July 25, 2021 19:23 - 33 minutes - 61.9 MBTeam Wolfpack has a half marathon coming up but who in my running group is really going to run it? That and more in the show, thanks for listening! [email protected]
Mid-Week Runs Don't Run By Themselves - Pandemic Over - Episode #282
June 30, 2021 01:45 - 52 minutes - 98.4 MBBeing a weekend warrior with only doing the group run will eventually catch up to you. Ashland Bob figured that out and so did I. I had no idea a comment I made one day would resonate with Bob and circle back to me in my own training. I talk about that and a huge stack of stuff in this episode which includes the email bag and some comments on the pandemic. Thanks for coming back and listening to the show! Contact me at [email protected] and let me know where you hail from and what kind o...
Life Cancelled - Episode #281
May 04, 2021 00:03 - 49 minutes - 93.9 MBSeems like lots of things are getting cancelled including ultras! But there's still plenty going on in the Center of The Universe! Thanks for listening. Contact me at [email protected]. Fall Line trail link: https://www.falllineva.org/
Pandemic Sucks Part 2 - Episode #280
February 05, 2021 21:33 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBThe ultra I planned to run in 2020 has been rescheduled (I think). That and more in this episode of Running in the Center of the Universe podcast. Thanks for coming back to the show (I know I had many months off)! Music by Garageband, U.S. Marine Band, and the late Derek Miller's Penmachine.
New Inspiration - Episode #279
October 16, 2020 01:13 - 43 minutes - 60.1 MBDave is back with some new running inspiration thanks to Keith Cartwright. Keith is a distance runner in the Center of the Universe and Dave interviewed Keith about his recent ultra running accomplishment. Keith looks at distance running a little bit different than some and it's really refreshing to hear him talk. Enjoy the show! Music by the late Derek Miller's Penmachine. Keith's podcast is http://www.twotim47.com/ https://www.georgiajewel.com/ Previous show with Keith is at https:/...
Dave is Back! - Episode #278 - Pandemic Sucks
September 12, 2020 23:54 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MBThank you for coming back to the show. Tap 2 Tap ultra 50 miler
The Worst of Times - Episode #277
April 12, 2020 16:35 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBIt is the worst of times but Easter is here and there is still reason for hope. Happy Easter! [email protected] Music by Garageband, U.S. Marine Band, and the late Derek Miller's Penmachine.
Encore Presentation Podcast - 200th Episode
February 05, 2020 00:53 - 57 minutes - 65.8 MBPlease enjoy this encore presentation of the podcast's 200th episode, originally posted in August 2014. [email protected] Music by Garageband, U.S. Marine Band, and the late Derek Miller's Penmachine.
Another New Episode! - Episode #276
February 05, 2020 00:45 - 36 minutes - 65.3 MBFinally out with a new show for 2020! Thanks for downloading the show and not giving up on me. [email protected] Music by Garageband, U.S. Marine Band, and the late Derek Miller's Penmachine.
New Episode! Running in the Center of the Universe Episode #275
December 01, 2019 23:04 - 33 minutes - 38.6 MBNew episode! Thanks for coming back to the podcast. I've met in person and online so many interesting people through producing this podcast. I've decided to keep it grass roots which means you as a listener are important to me. Please contact me at [email protected] and let me know where you hail from and what type of distance running you do or aspire to do. I don't work for the government anymore which means I have much more freedom! Thanks for downloading the show! Music by Garageband...
Dave's Back! - Episode #274 - Encore Presentation Podcast
November 15, 2019 01:34 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBAfter retiring from 27 years of police work in the Commonwealth of Virginia, my life changed more than I expected. I took a hiatus from the podcast and other things in my life. I'm grounded now and plan to continue the podcast. This is a short episode with a few announcements followed by an 'encore' presentation of episode #100 which is a race report from my first 50 miler in June of 2010. Thanks for coming back and listening! http://www.taptotaprelay.com/
Dave's Done! - Police Retirement - Episode #273
June 28, 2019 18:57 - 36 minutes - 41.4 MBI've always heard retired people say they're busier in retirement than when they were working. I have finished my law enforcement career and took six weeks off prior to starting a new job. I was busier than ever in the interim, so it's true, for me at least. This episode has a little update regarding closing one chapter and opening a new one. I hope you enjoy the show! Music by Garageband, U.S. Marine Band, and the late Derek Miller's Penmachine.
Happy (100 mile) DNF! C&O Canal 100 Mile Race Report - Episode #272
May 12, 2019 20:49 - 48 minutes - 56.1 MBI made it to the 70 mile mark. Listen to the podcast for what happened. Thanks for listening! C&O Canal 100 Mile Music by Garageband and U.S. Marine Band.
100 Mile Ultra Attempt Preparation - Episode #271
April 21, 2019 19:25 - 32 minutes - 37.2 MBI've had solid training. I've had solid support. Things are coming together nicely. I hope all this holds the weekend of April 27-28 when really anything can happen at the C&O Canal 100 Mile Ultramarathon! Track Ashland Dave during the race at @ashlanddave on Twitter or at the race website where live results will be posted when runners reach each aid station: C&O Canal 100 Mile
Little Rock Marathon Race Report and More! - Episode #270
March 08, 2019 18:15 - 44 minutes - 51.4 MBThe weather was a bit rough at the Little Rock Marathon in Arkansas but I had a great time and met several new people. That and more in this edition of the Running in the Center of the Universe podcast! Thanks for listening. http://littlerockmarathon.com/ http://50statesmarathonclub.com/ Music by Garageband, U.S. Marine Band, and the late Derek Miller's Penmachine.
Light to Light 50 Mile Ultramarathon Report - Episode #269
February 07, 2019 01:21 - 56 minutes - 65.1 MBI completed the 2nd annual Light to Light 50 Mile Ultramarathon in the Outer Banks of North Carolina on February 2, 2019. I finished the race but the course I ran was a little different than the other participants. I took a wrong turn and wasn't able to correct the situation before I was at the point of no return. This podcast has plenty of audio clips from the experience. You may agree or disagree with the way the race director handled my situation. I'm interested in your comments at ashlan...
50 Mile Ultramarathon Race Preparation - Episode #268
January 26, 2019 20:54 - 45 minutes - 52.5 MBThere are several things to consider when preparing for an ultramarathon, especially if the upcoming race is just a part of a longer effort to be attempted later. In this episode, I talk about the upcoming Light to Light 50 and how the race plays a role in my future attempt at 100 miles in April. Thanks for listening! Light to Light 50 (link says 2018 but the date is correct for 2019) Music by Garageband, U.S. Marine Band, and the late Derek Miller's Penmachine.
Goodbye 2018 - Episode #267
December 31, 2018 18:29 - 32 minutes - 37.7 MBI like to support whatever is trendy so here's my 'year end in review' podcast (another exercise of me talking for almost 30 minutes straight). This episode includes comments about two ultra movies on YouTube that I think are really cool, especially if you're like me and either considering a 100 mile race or have signed up for your first. Here are the links mentioned in the show: Marathon Investigation Podcast Tunnel Hill 50 and 100 mile Ultra Booneville Back Roads 100 mile Ultra Ul...
Run Ashland First! - Map Run Completed - Episode #266
December 10, 2018 18:58 - 30 minutes - 34.6 MBMy local weekly running group finished a project that we called the "Map Run." The project was to run all of the streets in our town. The distance amounted to about 103 miles. Covering the distance wasn't really the hard part. The hard part was to have all four of us show up to do the group runs! We had a great time doing the project and this show has some audio clips about the experience. Music by Garageband, U.S. Marine Band, and the late Derek Miller's Penmachine.
2018 Richmond Half Marathon Pacing Report - Episode #265
November 12, 2018 20:42 - 45 minutes - 52.5 MBMy co-pacing partner for the Richmond Half Marathon and I had a great time and successfully finished just 4 seconds off the 2:30 pace. Avi has a lot of pacing experience and showed me the ropes. It was a great morning running in the City of Richmond! This show is about that and some funny things that happened along the way! Check out Bruce's podcast about all things running: https://justarunner65.podbean.com/ Music by Garageband, U.S. Marine Band, and the late Derek Miller's Penmachine. ...
Pre-Richmond Half Marathon Comments - Episode #264
November 08, 2018 03:33 - 29 minutes - 33.4 MBI have the privilege of pacing the 2:30 half marathon group for the Richmond (Virginia) Marathon on November 10. This is the first time I've done this. This show has some commentary about that and other upcoming events. Thanks for listening! https://blog.feedspot.com/running_podcasts/ Music by Garageband, U.S. Marine Band, and the late Derek Miller's Penmachine.
Significant Running Group Changes - Episode #263
October 04, 2018 15:43 - 45 minutes - 52.6 MBMy long standing weekly running group has undergone a major change. Not a good thing but not really a bad thing either, just a significant change. In this episode, I talk about Ashland Byan moving from the Ashland area and how that may impact our weekly men's running group. Music by Garageband, U.S. Marine Band, and the late Derek Miller's Penmachine.
Notes from the Patrick Henry Half Marathon - Episode #262
August 26, 2018 17:25 - 32 minutes - 36.8 MBAshland Tom and I ran the 12th annual Patrick Henry Half Marathon on August 25, 2018. Tom has run all 12 events. I've done 11. It's a great course, literally "town and country." This show has some thoughts on the experience plus some audio clips from the race itself. Thanks for listening!
Vacation Runs - Episode #261
July 29, 2018 17:24 - 32 minutes - 37.4 MBGoing away on a vacation is not the time to abandon training runs, but sometimes sitting on the beach and spending time with family and friends is more important. Some links mentioned in the show: Calgary's Fastest Road Race Dave Proctor's Cross Canada Run for Rare Disease Where's Harvey Lewis Music by Garageband, U.S. Marine Band, and the late Derek Miller's Penmachine.
World Cup Fever - Episode #260
June 30, 2018 18:29 - 38 minutes - 44.1 MBThis show isn't all about the World Cup but since the World Cup is the largest sports tournament in the world and it's happening now, I have to mention it. There's also a run segment and the email bag! Thanks for listening! Music by Garageband, U.S. Marine Band, and the late Derek Miller's Penmachine.
New Episode! - Episode #259
May 28, 2018 17:45 - 54 minutes - 62.2 MBNew episode up! Thanks for listening and being patient during my podcast vacation. Music by Garageband, U.S. Marine Band, and the late Derek Miller's Penmachine. Keith's podcast can be found at Two Tim 47 podcast
Podcast's Tenth Anniversary - Happy DNF! - Episode #258
March 15, 2018 13:46 - 43 minutes - 50.4 MBThis shows marks ten years of producing this podcast. I also DNF'd at the Bel Monte Endurance 50k Run on March 10, 2018. I kind if expected it to happen but I started the race anyway. I've got some great audio clips from the trail. Thanks for listening to the show! Some links mentioned in the podcast: https://www.alps2oceanultra.com/ http://www.bigredrun.com.au/bigredrun/index http://runsmith.net/ http://theultrafreak.blogspot.com/ Music by Garageband, U.S. Marine Band, and the l...
50k Prep and MAP Run - Episode #257
March 03, 2018 17:14 - 33 minutes - 38.7 MBI've got a 50k mountain trail ultra coming up and I've done no hill training. I wonder how that will work out? Also, the "MAP" run project here in Ashland has been going well and my running buddies and I are having some good fun figuring out how to cover all the roads. That and more in this podcast! Link mentioned in the show: http://www.keithhunterarchitect.com/ Music by Garageband, U.S. Marine Band
Light to Light 50 Miler - Race Report - Episode #256
February 07, 2018 16:55 - 58 minutes - 67.2 MBThis podcast is about my experience at the Light to Light 50 Mile Ultramarathon in the Outer Banks of North Carolina on February 3, 2018. The links below have additional information about the event. https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=50404 http://www.outerbanksrunningclub.org/events/light-2-light-50-miler/ https://www.facebook.com/events/1905135776169748/ An additional link listed below is a new podcast search engine that is worth checking out. https://www.listennotes.com...
50 Mile Ultramarathon Prep - Episode #255
January 31, 2018 00:24 - 33 minutes - 38.1 MBI plan to start the Light to Light 50 mile ultramarathon on Feb 3 in the Outer Banks of Noth Carolina. This show has some commentary about that and many other things, of course! Music by Garageband and the U.S. Marine Band. https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=50404 http://www.outerbanksrunningclub.org/events/light-2-light-50-miler/ https://www.facebook.com/events/1905135776169748/
End of Another Good Year - Episode #254
December 31, 2017 16:52 - 17 minutes - 19.7 MBI've bounced back for the most part from my back injury. I think I can get in some long mileage weeks before the 50 miler on February 3. One of my problems is I have a side job that gets in the way on Saturdays. That and more in this shorter version of the Running in the Center of the Universe podcast. Thanks for downloading the show. Music by Garageband.