In case you missed Monday's episode of The Runaround, don't worry - the show has been archived!
In the first segment, we spoke with Julie Culley, the US Olympic Trials champion at 5000 meters, and former Loyola University Cross Country/Track and Field coach. A New Jersey native, Culley was a good runner in high school, but really started to develop into a national-caliber athlete at Rutgers. She earned All-American honors in her senior year, and continued to work towards her goal of making WC and Olympic teams. She finished 7th at US Trials in 2008, but made the World Championship team in 2009. Setbacks in the form of injuries and coaching changes make her rise to the top all the more impressive as she focused on the 2012 Olympic Trials, and now under the tutelage of NY-based coach Frank Gagliano, Julie won the 5000m in Eugene and is heading to London.
The second segment was an interview with Dean Karnazes, the ultra-marathon man, who was featured on Live! With Regis and Kelly as he ran across America, and of course ran a marathon in each of the 50 states in 50 consecutive days. Dean is a best-selling author and speaker, and had some entertaining stories to tell, particularly about his hallucinations during the 135 mile Badwater Ultramarathon.
So be sure to listen! (Click here to listen, link will open in new window)
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Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Monday, May 21, 2012
The Runaround and Running Times Establish Partnership
Beginning on Monday, May 21, Running Maryland and Running Times will consummate a recently-established partnership by airing a feature segment entitled “Around The Clock—presented by Running Times” on Running Maryland’s The Runaround on ESPN Radio—the only radio show in the Mid-Atlantic dedicated solely to running, track and field, and endurance athletics.
Once every month, Running Times Senior Editor Scott Douglas will join The Runaround hosts Brad Jaeger, Greg Jubb, and Ryan McGrath on “Around The Clock” to discuss the latest issues in the world of running and track and field. This Monday, the panel will chat about the potential for the American marathoners to medal at the London Olympics and will predict who will finish in the top 3 at this summer’s U.S. Olympic Trials 5,000M and 10,000M runs.
The Runaround airs from 1300 AM—Baltimore’s home for ESPN Radio—every Monday from 5:00 – 6:00 P.M. EST. Listeners outside of signal range may listen to the online feed by visiting baltimore.cbslocal.com/station/espn-1300/ and clicking “Listen LIVE” and “ESPN 1300.” Additionally, Running Maryland archives each show on runningmaryland.com by posting podcasts and videos.
For more information on the show, visit www.facebook.com/pages/The-Runaround-on-ESPN-Radio/300144026697270. To visit Running Times online, go to runningtimes.com.
Greg Jubb, Running Maryland
Once every month, Running Times Senior Editor Scott Douglas will join The Runaround hosts Brad Jaeger, Greg Jubb, and Ryan McGrath on “Around The Clock” to discuss the latest issues in the world of running and track and field. This Monday, the panel will chat about the potential for the American marathoners to medal at the London Olympics and will predict who will finish in the top 3 at this summer’s U.S. Olympic Trials 5,000M and 10,000M runs.
The Runaround airs from 1300 AM—Baltimore’s home for ESPN Radio—every Monday from 5:00 – 6:00 P.M. EST. Listeners outside of signal range may listen to the online feed by visiting baltimore.cbslocal.com/station/espn-1300/ and clicking “Listen LIVE” and “ESPN 1300.” Additionally, Running Maryland archives each show on runningmaryland.com by posting podcasts and videos.
For more information on the show, visit www.facebook.com/pages/The-Runaround-on-ESPN-Radio/300144026697270. To visit Running Times online, go to runningtimes.com.
Greg Jubb, Running Maryland
Monday, April 23, 2012
Cashin' Out
Last week will be known as Katy Perry Week (get it - Hot and Cold?). With temps in the 80s on Monday, then 50 and rainy on Wednesday, then in the 80s again Saturday, before 40s and rain on Sunday, it was just not a fun week. But, that didn't mean it was a slow week, as we all know what happened at Wednesday's #MSM.
On the track, Louis Foudos ran a lifetime best for 800m at the McDaniel Twilight Meet (2:00.94), Tristram Thomas ran a season best 3:56.67 1500m at Princeton's Ellis Invite on Friday night (he almost didn't make it), and Tim Burns ran a 4:09.09 1500m at Widener Invite on Saturday. That was a 3 second improvement for Tim over his season best. Out in Oregon, Matt Jablonski ran a 3:57 1500 at their meet.
Saturday, the nice day of the weekend, also hosted some road races. Megan DiGregorio snuck an easy win at the 3.43 mile Hills of Milltown 5k, taking home some dollars. In Patterson Park, Andrew Jacobson finished 3rd in 17:46 at the Victim's Fund Run 5k, with Terry Decker in 4th at 18:10. Denise Knickman claimed another scalp, winning in 19:55.
Sunday's Mulligan Metric Marathon decided IT needed a mulligan, postponing to this coming weekend on account of the anticipated bad weather and its potential hazards on the Gwynns Falls Trail. That didn't stop 18 people from running the course as a fun run! Meg McNew ran the Rutgers UNITE 13.1 race in New Brunswick, taking 3rd in 1:24:01 - an 87 second PR! It seems as if the word got out that there was money on the line, as the men's top 3 were under 1:09 (including winner Demesse Teferra). Hirut Mandefro also sniffed it out, winning probably somewhat easily in about 1:20.
It was one of the tough weeks for deciding a Purple Drink Athlete of the Week. With so many people competing in the Main Street Mile, plus some great track performances, and a big half marathon PR, it was a very close call, but in the end, this week favored the elderly. Kris Simms, who turned 40 just a week ago, won his first masters' race, and took 8 seconds out of his 2011 Main Street Mile time on a slippery day. He ran a 4:27, pretty darn fast, and I expect to see him take Masters by storm.
Other Things
Lots of races this weekend. If you're staying local, we've got Operation Oliver 5k on Saturday on the east side, and Port to Fort 5k on Sunday on Key Hwy. Additionally, Mulligan Metric Marathon will be held Sunday, and of course, Pike's Peek 10k down in Rockville is Sunday.
If you missed The Runaround tonight on ESPN Radio, you missed a good one! We talked about yesterday's London Marathon, Mt. SAC, and talked with Jason Hartmann, 4th at Boston last week (1st American). You can listen to today's show here.
I forgot to shout this out already, but Emily Hurley's cousins started an apparel company called TWIFT Athletics. They make fun racing stuff for triathletes, etc. Check it out!
Finally, Dusty posted this article from Running Times, it's a few pages, but a good read.
On the track, Louis Foudos ran a lifetime best for 800m at the McDaniel Twilight Meet (2:00.94), Tristram Thomas ran a season best 3:56.67 1500m at Princeton's Ellis Invite on Friday night (he almost didn't make it), and Tim Burns ran a 4:09.09 1500m at Widener Invite on Saturday. That was a 3 second improvement for Tim over his season best. Out in Oregon, Matt Jablonski ran a 3:57 1500 at their meet.
Saturday, the nice day of the weekend, also hosted some road races. Megan DiGregorio snuck an easy win at the 3.43 mile Hills of Milltown 5k, taking home some dollars. In Patterson Park, Andrew Jacobson finished 3rd in 17:46 at the Victim's Fund Run 5k, with Terry Decker in 4th at 18:10. Denise Knickman claimed another scalp, winning in 19:55.
Sunday's Mulligan Metric Marathon decided IT needed a mulligan, postponing to this coming weekend on account of the anticipated bad weather and its potential hazards on the Gwynns Falls Trail. That didn't stop 18 people from running the course as a fun run! Meg McNew ran the Rutgers UNITE 13.1 race in New Brunswick, taking 3rd in 1:24:01 - an 87 second PR! It seems as if the word got out that there was money on the line, as the men's top 3 were under 1:09 (including winner Demesse Teferra). Hirut Mandefro also sniffed it out, winning probably somewhat easily in about 1:20.
It was one of the tough weeks for deciding a Purple Drink Athlete of the Week. With so many people competing in the Main Street Mile, plus some great track performances, and a big half marathon PR, it was a very close call, but in the end, this week favored the elderly. Kris Simms, who turned 40 just a week ago, won his first masters' race, and took 8 seconds out of his 2011 Main Street Mile time on a slippery day. He ran a 4:27, pretty darn fast, and I expect to see him take Masters by storm.
Other Things
Lots of races this weekend. If you're staying local, we've got Operation Oliver 5k on Saturday on the east side, and Port to Fort 5k on Sunday on Key Hwy. Additionally, Mulligan Metric Marathon will be held Sunday, and of course, Pike's Peek 10k down in Rockville is Sunday.
If you missed The Runaround tonight on ESPN Radio, you missed a good one! We talked about yesterday's London Marathon, Mt. SAC, and talked with Jason Hartmann, 4th at Boston last week (1st American). You can listen to today's show here.
I forgot to shout this out already, but Emily Hurley's cousins started an apparel company called TWIFT Athletics. They make fun racing stuff for triathletes, etc. Check it out!
Finally, Dusty posted this article from Running Times, it's a few pages, but a good read.
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Dustin the Wind
Down at Clyde's 10k this morning, the great event put on by Howard County Striders, it was former local standout Kyle Stanton coasting to the win in just over 32 minutes, with Carlos in about 32:40. Dustin Meeker took 3rd in 33:35, like Lt. Dan, he "had no legs." Sara Breedlove finished in what looked to be the top 10 in 41:15. Tonya McCarter was there looking good too!
At yesterday's Hopkins/Loyola Invite, the guys bombarded the 1500, with mixed results. I commented that Ed Aramayo didn't look like he had "it," but was gladly proved wrong, as he moved from the pack around 2nd and into first in the last lap, winning the race and cutting 2.3 seconds out of his previous PR by running 3:56.99. Tristram Thomas, who had led for a while, finished in 3rd with a season best 3:57.76. Arjun Majumdar and Tim Burns, in separate heats, finished at 4:17.20 and 4:17.84, neither having their best days, but getting it done. In the women's steeple, Liz Laseter took 3rd with an 11:31.89. A few of the GRC women showed and had great races in the 5000m as well, props to them. And of course a big shout to the Hopkins and Loyola Track teams for putting together such a great event!
Saturday saw the return of Chris Nowakowski, who won the St. Charles 10 Miler in 57:10, and it also ushered in the triathlon season, as OJ Keller posted the fastest swim of the day en route to a 4th place finish at the Rumpus in Bumpass International Triathlon.
Today at the Fairchance 5k at American U, Tom Stott was not given a "fair chance" to earn a W as the guy who was in the lead with a mile to go (about 30m ahead) was misdirected and finished at 15:50, while Tom finished 2nd in 18:31. Who knows what could have transpired... Patty Stott finished around 24 minutes, working on her pacing.
Up in Boston, where apparently they have never experienced heat before, Meg McNew jumped in the B.A.A. 5k, running "around 18:30" as she prepares to spectate tomorrow's race. In local action, Darcy McDonald took the win at the Women's 5k by the Bay in 17:24, while Megan DiGregorio finished in 2nd at 17:42 (great time!). Denise Knickman finished 7th in 20:15.
At the Red Shoe Shuffle 5k downtown, Andy Thivierge took 5th in 17:47, validating his Shamrock result, and at the Blue Jay 5k, which due to construction was closer to 3 miles, Liz Laseter doubled back from yesterday to take the win in 18:56, while Karen Menge finished 7th in 21:54. STACIE WENTZ ran, finished 33rd in 24:50. Pete Mulligan paced the St. Louis Marathon to a T, running 4:13:xx.
Many great races, but I won't send out the email tomorrow with a PDAW nomination until after the Boston Marathon tomorrow, as per tradition. Also, be sure to plan to be near a radio or computer at 5pm tomorrow as I once again grace the airwaves on The Runaround.
At yesterday's Hopkins/Loyola Invite, the guys bombarded the 1500, with mixed results. I commented that Ed Aramayo didn't look like he had "it," but was gladly proved wrong, as he moved from the pack around 2nd and into first in the last lap, winning the race and cutting 2.3 seconds out of his previous PR by running 3:56.99. Tristram Thomas, who had led for a while, finished in 3rd with a season best 3:57.76. Arjun Majumdar and Tim Burns, in separate heats, finished at 4:17.20 and 4:17.84, neither having their best days, but getting it done. In the women's steeple, Liz Laseter took 3rd with an 11:31.89. A few of the GRC women showed and had great races in the 5000m as well, props to them. And of course a big shout to the Hopkins and Loyola Track teams for putting together such a great event!
Saturday saw the return of Chris Nowakowski, who won the St. Charles 10 Miler in 57:10, and it also ushered in the triathlon season, as OJ Keller posted the fastest swim of the day en route to a 4th place finish at the Rumpus in Bumpass International Triathlon.
Today at the Fairchance 5k at American U, Tom Stott was not given a "fair chance" to earn a W as the guy who was in the lead with a mile to go (about 30m ahead) was misdirected and finished at 15:50, while Tom finished 2nd in 18:31. Who knows what could have transpired... Patty Stott finished around 24 minutes, working on her pacing.
Up in Boston, where apparently they have never experienced heat before, Meg McNew jumped in the B.A.A. 5k, running "around 18:30" as she prepares to spectate tomorrow's race. In local action, Darcy McDonald took the win at the Women's 5k by the Bay in 17:24, while Megan DiGregorio finished in 2nd at 17:42 (great time!). Denise Knickman finished 7th in 20:15.
At the Red Shoe Shuffle 5k downtown, Andy Thivierge took 5th in 17:47, validating his Shamrock result, and at the Blue Jay 5k, which due to construction was closer to 3 miles, Liz Laseter doubled back from yesterday to take the win in 18:56, while Karen Menge finished 7th in 21:54. STACIE WENTZ ran, finished 33rd in 24:50. Pete Mulligan paced the St. Louis Marathon to a T, running 4:13:xx.
Many great races, but I won't send out the email tomorrow with a PDAW nomination until after the Boston Marathon tomorrow, as per tradition. Also, be sure to plan to be near a radio or computer at 5pm tomorrow as I once again grace the airwaves on The Runaround.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
The Runaround Makes it Big!
By now most of you have at least heard of the hottest new radio show on the airwaves.
No, not Casey Kasem, Kris, but rather The Runaround on ESPN, brought to you by Running Maryland (and their main sponsor, Holabird Sports). It's a weekly show on ESPN 1300, for runners, by runners, and today made the LetsRun.com "Week That Was" after interviewing Stanford standout, Chris Derrick, on their 4/8 show.
Indeed, the team of Brad Jaeger, Greg Jubb, and Louis Foudos have created a great program, unlike anything out there today. It's an hour long radio show...about RUNNING. They really do a terrific job with it, and if you're not already listening, Mondays from 5-6pm, you need to start. You can listen on a regular radio, or online. And if you miss that, the sessions are filmed and posted on www.runningmaryland.com after the show.
As I saw first hand, it is not easy work. A lot goes into making each show, from arranging interviews, to the production, to the copy, and especially to the procuring of sponsors. Radio shows like this are not free to produce! In order for them to keep getting sponsored, make sure you show your support by listening, spreading the word about the show, and, if you're so compelled, sending me or Greg a message about how much you like the show. ALSO, if there's anything you'd like to see (or hear) on the show, let them know!
This coming Monday, Brad will be LIVE in Boston!
No, not Casey Kasem, Kris, but rather The Runaround on ESPN, brought to you by Running Maryland (and their main sponsor, Holabird Sports). It's a weekly show on ESPN 1300, for runners, by runners, and today made the LetsRun.com "Week That Was" after interviewing Stanford standout, Chris Derrick, on their 4/8 show.
Indeed, the team of Brad Jaeger, Greg Jubb, and Louis Foudos have created a great program, unlike anything out there today. It's an hour long radio show...about RUNNING. They really do a terrific job with it, and if you're not already listening, Mondays from 5-6pm, you need to start. You can listen on a regular radio, or online. And if you miss that, the sessions are filmed and posted on www.runningmaryland.com after the show.
As I saw first hand, it is not easy work. A lot goes into making each show, from arranging interviews, to the production, to the copy, and especially to the procuring of sponsors. Radio shows like this are not free to produce! In order for them to keep getting sponsored, make sure you show your support by listening, spreading the word about the show, and, if you're so compelled, sending me or Greg a message about how much you like the show. ALSO, if there's anything you'd like to see (or hear) on the show, let them know!
This coming Monday, Brad will be LIVE in Boston!
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Young, Wild, and Free
Last week was a fun week: we held the first ever, and as far as we know, ONLY Leap Day 4k on the PLANET; we saw some amazing personal bests; we experienced a lot of rain, thunder, and lightning.
At the RunningSkirts.com Albany (GA) Marathon, formerly the SNICKERS MARATHON Energy Bar Marathon, athletes were treated to tornado sirens blaring, instructing them to seek indoor shelter immediately. And, like true runners, these warnings went unheeded, as Lisa Ievers cruised to an 8 minute PR and a 5th place finish (3:09:20). Pete Mulligan was back to pacing duties, but instead of the 4:30 group, he now commands the 4:25 Boston group. They ran through driving rain, thunder, and lightning (much like our Leap Day race), but Pete still brought them in on time. Pete even wore a skirt to pay homage to the new race sponsor.
At the Columbia Last Chance Meet (seriously, is indoor OVER yet??) at the Armory, Greg Jubb was putting it all on the line. His gaze fixated on breaking 4 by 2013, he showed he's better than ever, running an indoor PR of 4:06.96 to finish 18th. Brian Leiter ran 4:07.17. These times should strike fear in the heart of the Westminster Main Street Mile record...
It may not be quite an "ultra" but Dave Ploskonka loves his Seneca Greenway 50k. This year, thanks to a lot of rain, the conditions were quite muddy, but Dave persevered, finishing 2nd. Meg Harnett, a newcomer to the long distance game, also finished 2nd.
Sunday was Fantastic Lady Day as our ladies went out and smashed stereotypes. Carly Page proved in her 2nd place at the B&A Trail Half that you CAN run fast in a skirt (interesting she and Pete had the same wardrobe). Carly ran a great race, running 1:26:45, negative splitting and exacting revenge on her legs for a disappointing performance last week. Alyssa Godesky showed that girls CAN behave like boys, as she hurled the second her feet crossed the line. But, with a 6 minute PR (1:30:24) and 6th place finish, I'd say it was worth it. Still, very gross. And Nina "Van Winkle" Hartman illustrated that girls CAN oversleep and not show up to races, just like the guys! Don't worry Nina, we've all done it!
Out on the Eastern Shore, Denise Knickman once again ran the Tim Kennard 10 Mile River Run, running one second faster than she did last weekend at Club Challenge. Ms. Consistent. The stars of the show were the Peck siblings, as Graham Peck ran an incredible 53:xx to win, and Kaylyn got the win easily ahead of Big D.
Shouts to the posse of folks that showed up to the B&A Trail race to support: Joel, Christa, Dave, Becky, Meg H!
Our Purple Drink Athlete of the Week went to Carly Page, this very good result hopefully erases the frustration from Club Challenge.
And our AutoZone In the Zone Award goes to Greg Jubb, who has been on a roll recently, running a 1:53 800 and <4:07 mile indoors. Outdoor tracks beware! Greg's also been killing it as co-host of the Runaround on ESPN radio, the ONLY radio show dedicated to our sport. It's on Mondays from 5-6pm, and if you can't make it to a radio, you can listen online here: http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/station/espn-1300/
Some important notes:
1. See Justin's post below concerning helping out at a race in April. It's on a Friday night at Lake Montebello. If you can help, please let me know.
2. Outdoor season is just around the corner which means if you are planning on racing, start contacting the Meet Directors! There are a few open race opportunities, including our own Forget Towson Invite (Saturday, 3/17), and a bunch of others in the spring before we get to the summer season.
3. Track tonight - The longer race crew will be doing 6x1600, the shorter race crew will be doing 5x(800-400) I think.
At the RunningSkirts.com Albany (GA) Marathon, formerly the SNICKERS MARATHON Energy Bar Marathon, athletes were treated to tornado sirens blaring, instructing them to seek indoor shelter immediately. And, like true runners, these warnings went unheeded, as Lisa Ievers cruised to an 8 minute PR and a 5th place finish (3:09:20). Pete Mulligan was back to pacing duties, but instead of the 4:30 group, he now commands the 4:25 Boston group. They ran through driving rain, thunder, and lightning (much like our Leap Day race), but Pete still brought them in on time. Pete even wore a skirt to pay homage to the new race sponsor.
At the Columbia Last Chance Meet (seriously, is indoor OVER yet??) at the Armory, Greg Jubb was putting it all on the line. His gaze fixated on breaking 4 by 2013, he showed he's better than ever, running an indoor PR of 4:06.96 to finish 18th. Brian Leiter ran 4:07.17. These times should strike fear in the heart of the Westminster Main Street Mile record...
It may not be quite an "ultra" but Dave Ploskonka loves his Seneca Greenway 50k. This year, thanks to a lot of rain, the conditions were quite muddy, but Dave persevered, finishing 2nd. Meg Harnett, a newcomer to the long distance game, also finished 2nd.
Sunday was Fantastic Lady Day as our ladies went out and smashed stereotypes. Carly Page proved in her 2nd place at the B&A Trail Half that you CAN run fast in a skirt (interesting she and Pete had the same wardrobe). Carly ran a great race, running 1:26:45, negative splitting and exacting revenge on her legs for a disappointing performance last week. Alyssa Godesky showed that girls CAN behave like boys, as she hurled the second her feet crossed the line. But, with a 6 minute PR (1:30:24) and 6th place finish, I'd say it was worth it. Still, very gross. And Nina "Van Winkle" Hartman illustrated that girls CAN oversleep and not show up to races, just like the guys! Don't worry Nina, we've all done it!
Out on the Eastern Shore, Denise Knickman once again ran the Tim Kennard 10 Mile River Run, running one second faster than she did last weekend at Club Challenge. Ms. Consistent. The stars of the show were the Peck siblings, as Graham Peck ran an incredible 53:xx to win, and Kaylyn got the win easily ahead of Big D.
Shouts to the posse of folks that showed up to the B&A Trail race to support: Joel, Christa, Dave, Becky, Meg H!
Our Purple Drink Athlete of the Week went to Carly Page, this very good result hopefully erases the frustration from Club Challenge.
And our AutoZone In the Zone Award goes to Greg Jubb, who has been on a roll recently, running a 1:53 800 and <4:07 mile indoors. Outdoor tracks beware! Greg's also been killing it as co-host of the Runaround on ESPN radio, the ONLY radio show dedicated to our sport. It's on Mondays from 5-6pm, and if you can't make it to a radio, you can listen online here: http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/station/espn-1300/
Some important notes:
1. See Justin's post below concerning helping out at a race in April. It's on a Friday night at Lake Montebello. If you can help, please let me know.
2. Outdoor season is just around the corner which means if you are planning on racing, start contacting the Meet Directors! There are a few open race opportunities, including our own Forget Towson Invite (Saturday, 3/17), and a bunch of others in the spring before we get to the summer season.
3. Track tonight - The longer race crew will be doing 6x1600, the shorter race crew will be doing 5x(800-400) I think.
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