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I don’ t know what compelled me to have to get shoes yesterday (August 7, 2008).  I’ve been putting off buying new running shoes (and new work shoes) for months now.  I know I am one to preach shoe and foot maintenance but when it comes to myself, I’d rather save the $100 bucks for a couple months than buy the shoes when I really need them.  Though, I forced Tams to drive to Phidippidies yesterday to get new running shoes.

Tams and I were self-absorbed with this single mission as we walked through the double-paned doors into the air-conditioned haven of my favorite running store co-owned by an LA running legend, Craig Chambers.  It appeared that Team-in-Training, those interlopers both in my favorite store and sometimes on the trails that I have come to call my own – though obviously shared by the community, were occupying valuable space as an attendee assisted us with getting shoes.  It wasn’t till I saw an individual hastily pushing a vacuum around the store and solemnly urging individuals to get out of the way that I figured something was a little off.  And to add to the fact, many individuals that I see on the trails regularly were gathered in the store preparing for a run.  But hold on a minute, to my recollection the weekly run was held on Wednesday and not on Thursday, (I was, of course, wrong.  They usually ran Thursday and Friday).  We were still trying on different pairs of shoes, trying to find a pair that will become our best friend in the months to follow.

Craig’s name was  passed along in lowered breaths and I remembered Pete and Steve mentioning that Craig wasn’t doing so well.  I looked down at the shoe saleswoman and asked: “If I may ask, how is Craig doing?”  And at this moment, things klopt fell into place.  Craig passed away today and the runners were getting ready to do a memorial run in his honor.  We were hastily rushed out of the store, for valid reasons, and all I could think about was the passing of this legend.

I never had the honor to run with Craig but was greatly motivated by both his stories and stories told about him.  Pete, my running mentor, did many runs with Craig.  Steve and Jon have nothing but good praises to pass along.  The only qualms I’ve ever heard were the typical runner’s qualms.  Oh, Craig would say: “Let’s take this route, it won’t add anything to the run.”  And in reality, that extra route would add an extra three or four miles and sometimes uphill. I heard stories of Craig running Western States and for five years he ran back and forth to work – - – a total distance of a marathon.  Dean may be a hero in many person’s eyes, but Craig had running in his blood since birth and inspired many Angelinos to become a better person by running better.  I’m honored and humbled that I had the opportunity to interview and speak with Craig and deeply saddened that he is no longer with us.

All of my runs for this year will be in honor and in remembrance of this Angelino Legend.

*(Photo borrowered from http://phidippidesencino.com/.  Video borrowed from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuHVNgEn65k and posted by RonKobrine.)

1. Cake: Conroy – 0:46
2. Blip Blip Bleep: Da Me Cinco – 3:36
3. Modwheelmood: Sunday Morning – 7:01
4. The Blakes: Two Times – 10:28
5. The Black Angels: Black Grease – 13:05 (Big thanks to Mark Yoshimoto Nemcoff for introducing me to this group and song on his show: Pacific Coast Hellway).
6. La curiosité tua la chat: BMA – 17:29 (Courtesy of Jamendo)
7. Buckethead and Friends: We are One – 24:03 (Sounds like System of a down, huh. . .cause it is the singer – Serj Tankian on his label Serjical Strike Records.)

CAKE
“Conroy” (mp3)
from “b-sides and rarities”
(Upbeat Records)

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Blip Blip Bleep
“Da Me Cinco” (mp3)
from “Alarm Clock, Snooze Bar, Get Up – EP”
(Undercover Culture Music)

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Modwheelmood
“sunday morning” (mp3)
from “Pearls to Pigs, Vol. 2″
(Modwheelmusic)

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The Blakes
“Two Times” (mp3)
from “The Blakes”
(Light In The Attic)

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The Black Angels
“Black Grease” (mp3)
from “The Black Angels”
(Light In The Attic)

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Buckethead & Friends
“We Are One” (mp3)
from “Enter The Chicken”
(Serjical Strike Records)

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My interview with Jen after Boston. We were both under the weather, but I hope you enjoy! Thanks to all of you still listening. Drop a line at therunpodcast @ gmail.com or don’t hesitate to drop a comment. Till next week!

Kaki King
“Bone Chaos In The Castle” (mp3)
from “Dreaming Of Revenge”
(Cooking Vinyl)

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A hot second episode on post race thoughts of the Boston marathon, written by Jen and read by Paul. Next week we will have the actual interview with Jen and her new puppy Dagny. Music from Brad Sucks check him out at bradsucks.net. Thanks to Magnatune for providing the license for playing!

Here’s a late and little snippet from a popular show in Los Angeles called Kevin and Bean on KROQ. They’re talking about the Los Angeles Marathon in March. Here are some pictures!

I’m a huge fan of Talking Heads and David Byrne. So I was really psyched when I found out that Luaka Bop (David Byrne’s Record Label) is podcaster friendly. Check out his label if you get a chance!

Zap Mama
“Rafiki” (mp3)
from “A Ma Zone”
(Luaka Bop)

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A big thanks goes out to Magnatune for the non-commercial license of Making Me Nervous from Brad Sucks. The music played on the outro is the Soundphile Eurotrash remix. PODRUNNER . . . . just check both of Dj Steveboy’s shows out . . . or else! If you haven’t had a chance already, then be sure to check out Jack Wake’s Up and Jack Palm’s This is Life at Sethharwood.net.This show is about our completion of the St. George Marathon in Utah on October 6, 2007. Thank you to Michelle West and Tony for their contribution to the show. You both added an element that I wouldn’t have had without your voices.A big shout out to the “Dream Team:” Jen, Pete, Kip, Hobbit, Jeff, Stephanie, Tammy and Paul.

Music graciously provided by Instiga. The track is Ola off of their 2007 album Menino Canta Menina! I talk a little about the events up to the St. George marathon where I got stranded in Los Angeles on the day I was suppossed to fly to Utah.

I also give some shout outs to some amazing podcasters.

(Disclaimer – I have no affiliation with this company and I am not getting paid to mention them.) If you are looking for a GREAT email marking company then you have to check out Emma. No hassle sales with a geniune attitude to promote your brand – Check them out.

Shout Outs

• Lance Anderson at Verge of the Fringe
• Dave over at Two Boobs and a Baby +
• Scott Sigler
• Seth Harwood
• Tee Morris
• Mark Yoshimoto Nemcoff
• Mike Yusi
• The Husband
• Tresjefes!!
• KFC of Podchick and Skydivergirls
• Brian Ibbott of Coverville
• Rob Walch of Podcast 411 and Today in iPhone
• Linda over at Podcast User Magazine
• Jason Jarrett over at A Buddhist Podcast
• Chris of the Amateur Traveler Podcast

I’m sorry for not being around for the longest of time. I took some advice from Coach Flamingo and focused on training for the last three weeks. The following is an update of what is going on with the Run Podcast and the future of the show.

Check out pics from Vietnam!!!

Shows to check out!

1. Dj Flood
2. SoCal Running

Foot and Shoe Information

1. Foot article on Cool Running
2. Info from the Final Sprint
3. How to tie a shoe - I suggest the straight (European) lacing pattern with the lock lacing at the top if you are experiencing problems like me.

Information on St. George Marathon

Email me at: therunpodcast(at)gmail.com

I’ve been busy with school and work. My apologies for not being able to post this month. I’ve got a great show for you today. I talk about an amazing Trail Race that we did in Sierra Madre. I’ve got pictures: Click Here to check them out. Tam did an awesome job and made it into the top 10 in her gender for the race. I took a class with with Elsie from Elsie’s Yoga Kula and YoGeek Workout. If you want to hear the entire class, Elise has it posted on her website: Click Here. Let me tell you, her class had me nearly sweating as much as the Mt. Wilson Trail Race. I’m going on vacation and will be gone for a month but look forward to some new stuff. Drop me a line at therunpodcast@gmail.com. You can drop Elsie a line at eyogaclass@gmail.com. Feel free to drop a comment or two. The Fly Song used with explicit permission from Justin Farren off of his album: The Sound of Flight.

Music used with the explicit permission of Justin Farren. Featured tracks are “Failed Attempt” and “Standing in a ditch alone.” Check out his website at http://justinfarren.com and click on the above link to listen and purchase his album. I’ve got a new email that you can reach me at: therunpodcast@gmail.com. This is the final part of the three part series of Craig Chambers. Thanks for listening!!

No music – my apologies for not being around for the last two weeks. Did the recording for a school function two weeks ago and was in La Jolla last weekend. This weekend we have a story from Craig Chambers in which he recounts on a 100+ km run from the Santa Monica Pier to the Peak of Mount Wilson. I’ll be interviewing him this week so you’ll get to hear him next week! Tam and I both competed in the La Jolla Half- Marathon. I pr’d for my 2nd marathon with 1:40. Tam finished with 1:58! I am so proud of her. Click either the picture or this link to check out the pictures from the ex-Nazi/Artist commune. Here are a few more links: Derelict Urban Structures and a Forum Article on Rustic Canyon.

An interview with a spectator (Patricio) and another runner (Matt Siegel) of the Los Angeles Marathon 2007.

News and Announcements:

• Jean Baudrillard passed away on the 6th of March in Paris.
• Catherine Babin is biking in the Philadelphia Livestrong Challenge to raise funds for a friend with cancer. Please check out her Livestrong Challenge. She is halfway through her goal of raising $1,000.
• Hillary Rubin of Hillary’s Yoga Practice Podcast interviewed Emily Chung on her Los Angeles Marathon run. She attributes the benefits of yoga to her 20 minute gain in time.

Pictures from the Event

• Patricio’s Pics
• Pics from Matt, Jen and Paul
• Pics from Pete (Soon to come)

Things you should do (to help us out).

• Stop by Itunes and write a review if you like the show.
• Become my friend on Myspace.
• Vote for Phedippidations on Podcast Alley
• Take the survey on the webpage
• Email me at laetus@laetusx.net

Thanks to the following for congratulating me and Tammy on the race.

• Steve from Phedipp.
• Tony in Brazil
• Chris
• Matt Siegel
• Dr. Marston
• All of my family
• Brian, Alan, Huy, Trong
• All the people that use flow at UCLA

That’s Me!