Another great podcast, keep them coming. I enjoy hearing the fire calls as much as I like hearing how your running is going.

I have definitely been sucked in by the social media outlets available that has allowed us to build up a virtual running community. I belong to a running club here in Texas but I feel like I “know” you, Dan, Nik, Steve Runner, Kelowna Gurl, Nigel, etc. better than some of the folks that I physically run with every weekend.

See you on the virtual roads.

Tim O rawdomer

You asked about methadone. You’re right, it’s used to help people with addictions to drugs like heroine. It prevents the heroine withdrawal symptoms that can be pretty severe. It doesn’t have much of a high, so the woman that you helped was probably taking a lot of it to try to get high. It also can stick around in your body for a long time.

Anyway, you talked about those posters of people doing inspiring things. It’s funny, but you inspire me … and I’m sure other listeners feel the same way.

I got a kick out of the body type analysis. (I make the big 190 lb guy you were talking about look small. But hey, I run with the rest of y’all.

Cheers.

Thanks for the NYT caffeine link. Just a coffee-related question: Did you find, in your research, that the race-day benefits of using coffee (heightened alertness, more energy) apply equally to all? Is there an enhanced benefit for those who do not regularly use coffee? If we’re regular users (like you and me), should we go coffee-free as part of a taper, and then have a cup pre-race?

Congrats on completing your first 5K with your son! Recently my friend ran a 5K with his grandkids. How cool is that!

Well, it is one more week and I will be running the Chicago Marathon and then in Nov. I will be doing the Chicago Ultra.

Chris

I love it when a new ultradad podcast comes out–I can’t wait to listen to it (during a run of course)–but then I have to wait for the next episode.;)

I’m a coffee loving runner with 6 kids so I love hearing about your kids too!

Thanks for the Wii fit review–I’m thinking about doing a wii and wii fit for one big family Christmas gift instead if gifts for each of us. I casually mentioned it and heard no protests, so I might do it.

keep podcasting PLeaaaaase

I love my Petzl lights. Good call on the flashlight. I never thought about it til you brought it up. Ran here this weekend (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snoqualmie_Tunnel). Flashlight was a good call. Trail hardpan gravel, flat, cold and damp. I was going to go and do the Spokane Half Marathon on the 12th but financially it costs to much to drive across the state. Decided to do the Lake Easton Trail run (http://adventureworksllc.com/Eventdetails.aspx). First real trail run for me. Looking forward to it.

Keep up the great work and see you on the trail! Bryan

Chris

My best friend adopted 3 children (ages 6, 8 and 13) from Ethiopia at the same time we were in China, so I know a little bit about the process there as well. Wonderful blessings to you and best of luck on your trip! I know the details are draining, but it is so worth it! Fingers crossed for a very speedy court date. All the best! Becky

I agree that the higher the high, the lower the low….if you don’t have another goal or are putting all your eggs into one event as to be the thing that defines you. Even going into this last 50 miler, I mentally knew that I had 4 more marathons at least for the year for my own little self imposed challenge and that a 100 miler and a run across the country (maybe when the kids are grown!!) are still challenges ahead and what keeps me moving forward.

Guess the biggest thing i have learned this year out on the roads and trails is that it is not how fast or how far but that you are out there. As Emerson put it, “Be First a Good Animal.”

[Ashland] Dave

Wanted to say big ‘ups’ to Ethan. Getting into running with his dad… fantastic!! My daughter is about to turn 2 and I hope we also have something like running to share in the future…

Did the Nike+ Human race here in Singapore last weekend. 11,000 starters, truly a great event. Lots of red shirts everywhere, amazing. A well run event in Singapore.

So what next for U.D?? Another ultra on the horizon??

Anyway, thanks for the thoughts, inspiration and companionship during my runs. Really enjoy the show and hope you keep it up.

All the best, Apteryx in Singapore

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I think $150 is crazy for running shoes. Good luck shopping.

Ken

I find that I am often in synch with your podcasts, for instance once you stated it was 5:10 AM when you were recording and I glanced at my watch and it was 5:08 AM, and like yourself I got up late and had to cut my run short due to family. Also I just got a Nike plus and your comments were very helpful. Congratulations on the adoption, what an honorable and wonderful thing to do. One thing I do to cut the cost of running shoes is search on line for last year’s version of the shoe I like which is often steeply discounted. Here one result for the model you like with one good deal.

http://www.google.com/products?hl=en&safe=off&rls=RNWE,RNWE:2005-08,RNWE:en&resnum=0&q=2130+asics&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&oi=product_result_group&resnum=1&ct=title

Thanks

Ken