http://laetusx.net Beyond the La Marathon. Exploring what it means to be a runner. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 02:37:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [caption id="attachment_78" align="aligncenter" width="363" caption="Please click on picture for updates."][/caption] 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 ... http://laetusx.net/2008/08/08/in-memory-of-craig-chambers/ So - this is the first of a series of discussion on knowing yourself to become a better runner within a community.   Geert Hofstede discusses cultural dimensions: power distance, masculinity, individualism, long-term orientation and uncertainty avoidance. Thank you for your continued listenership! Don't hesitate to leave a comment. CAKE "Thrills" (mp3) ... http://laetusx.net/2008/07/14/self-centered-other-awarness/ So this show ate my entire Saturday.  7 hand picked songs that I would listen to while running.  Thanks to Iodapromonet and Jamendo for providing access to the following artists (in order of appearance).  Don't forget Podrunner and Groovelectric if you are looking for a weekly music show to listen ... http://laetusx.net/2008/06/22/music-experiment-1/  This is a long overdue podcast in honor of a ride my sister did for a friend, Mel, with Waldenstrom’s Macroglobuliemia.  She rode 100 miles for the Livestrong challenge.  Her team raised $3,000 in support of cancer research.  The Run Podcast helped with %6 of that total amount.  Mel is, ... http://laetusx.net/2008/06/15/my-sis-ride-against-cancer/ 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 ... http://laetusx.net/2008/06/01/boston/ 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 ... http://laetusx.net/2008/05/18/prelude-to-boston/ 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! http://laetusx.net/2008/05/11/thats-comedy/ I know that I haven't been around in awhile and I apologize.  Its been rather crazy the last couple of months; however, I wanted to drop a line and tell you of a Documentary that I think everyong should check out.  It is called Running the Sahara.  Matt Damon is ... http://laetusx.net/2008/03/23/running-the-sahara/ Freedom found I over the last couple of months. As promised here is the interview with Marco and Stephanie about their first-time marathon experience both on the course and as race support. I've got a few shows in the pipeline over the next couple weeks to catch up ... http://laetusx.net/2007/12/27/first-time-marathon-experiences-with-marco-and-stephanie/ 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! ... http://laetusx.net/2007/10/29/st-george-or-i-am-33719/ 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 ... http://laetusx.net/2007/10/11/prelude-to-st-george-and-the-pnme/   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 ... http://laetusx.net/2007/09/29/vietnam-and-update/ Hey everyone. Here is the last post before I leave for Vietnam. I'll have a ton of pictures when I get back. I got the honor to interview J.C. Hutchins of the 7th Son Podcast Novel. If you haven't checked it out yet, then you have ... http://laetusx.net/2007/06/01/podcast-conversations-3-jc-hutchins-the-7th-son-virtual-book-tour/ 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 ... http://laetusx.net/2007/05/31/ep-15-runga-yoga-running/ 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 ... http://laetusx.net/2007/05/07/ep-13-part-3-of-3-a-conversation-with-craig-chambers/ 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 ... http://laetusx.net/2007/04/30/ep-12-part-2-of-3-craig-chambers-pier-to-peak/ Part 1 of a 3 part series involving local running legend Craig Chambers. Click here to get a transcript of the story that we read. Click here to check out Phidippides - Encino. Music generously provided by Chemda. The track is entitled "Forever Lost" and can ... http://laetusx.net/2007/04/08/ep-12-part-1-of-3-local-runner-craig-chambers/ The interview with Dj Steveboy of Podrunner. It runs a little long but is split into three sections. Steve and I talk about his show in the first section. Tips with Tam follows. Steve and I talk a little about podcasting. Finally, because Steve and I originally started our conversation ... http://laetusx.net/2007/04/01/podcast-conversations-2-podrunner/ I got to interview DJ STEVEBOY of Podrunner and Groovelectric. Check him out at www.djsteveboy.com. Podrunner is regularly featured on Itunes! This is a promo for that show which will be posted on Saturday. Also if you get a chance, check out ... http://laetusx.net/2007/03/30/coming-soon-to-a-podcast-near-you/ 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 ... http://laetusx.net/2007/03/18/running-conversations-5-ep-10-the-la-marathon/ Tam finished the race in 4:30. My foot swelled and cut circulation to my foot.  It felt like 80 (26.6 c) degrees today. However, I did finish the run! 4:55. We're thinking about doing another in Utah. Anywise . . I'll see you all in ... http://laetusx.net/2007/03/05/race-results-ep-10/ So 10 hours away and I am posting a show for you guys. Pics from the exposition are on the website. Music from Bobs Child. I'll have a short race update after the run tomorrow and will probably be taking a week off. Thanks everyone for ... http://laetusx.net/2007/03/04/running-conversations-4-ep-71-last-reflections-and-ultra-part-2/ I wasn't going to do a show but threw this together in the last minute. I hope you enjoy! I'm going to do two more episodes his week. We missed the running convention tonight so we are going first thing in the morning and I'll have a ... http://laetusx.net/2007/03/03/running-conversations-3-the-pre-race-jitters-ep-8/ Explicit warning: Mild language and adult themes. I intereviewed Tim Coyne of the Hollywood Podcast a few weeks ago. Tim was gracious enough to let me sample bits from his show and borrow the tune he uses to open his show. Check out the Hollywood Podcast ... http://laetusx.net/2007/02/24/podcast-converstions-1-tim-coyne-of-the-hollywood-podcast/ Background music provided by Ralphsta-D and used with his explicit permission. He's got a two-hour show every Monday night from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. Here is the website for the radio station and the link to the programs. I interviewed Pete my running mentor and ... http://laetusx.net/2007/02/19/running-conversations-2-ep-7-the-ultra/ Music provided by Aaron Espe and used with his explicit permission. This is a show for beginner runners. I did an interview with my trainer, so any of your hardcore runners out there . . . this show will be a review. Jared mentioned Nesta, New Performance ... http://laetusx.net/2007/02/11/running-conversations-1-ep-6-a-show-for-beginners/