Running From The Reaper

RFTR#114 - WWFoR 2009 Special

noreply@blogger.com (Nigel Staffordshire) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 03:52:09 PDT

It's a World Wide Festival of Races special this week, for this weekends' events on the 11th & 12th October 2009.

Just a short episode this week to keep you company as you do your WWFoR event, with a few bits of rather lively music thrown in to keep you going!

I hope you all have a fantastic WWFoR weekend, and look forward to hearing all about it in the coming weeks.

Music tracks & clips featured this week:

Don't Fear The Reaper - Blue Oyster Cult
Boston - More Than A Feeling
Blake Morgan - Maybe I'm Amazed
Guns N Roses - Welcome To the Jungle
Creed - My Sacrifice

Please support these artists by using the links above to purchase their music.

Have a great race!!!

Nigel.

Get the MP3 of the show here

RFTR#113 - The one with the silly ending

noreply@blogger.com (Nigel Staffordshire) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:15:02 PDT

What a surprise! Another run by the canal...

This week I talk about lofty goals, healthy eating, stress & the 'Mr Cool' of podcasts.

Here are links to a some items I talked about in this week's show :

Enjoy your running, and beware that static electricity.

Nigel.

Music

The music in this weeks episode is from :

Turnpage - Phoenix In Your Eyes
Cage9 - Dead Letter (Into/Outro excerpts)

Check out all of the great music on the Podshow podsafe music network at www.podshow.com/music

Don't forget that comments are always welcome over on the iTunes store to help support the show.

Get the MP3 of the show here

RFTR#112 - Cow riding, bad Xmas presents and a big dog

noreply@blogger.com (Nigel Staffordshire) — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 11:47:09 PDT

Well, this is a show full of drama, a tale of (possible) cow romance, and a shocking encounter with both a big dog and a tree root. Gripping stuff, I'm sure you'll agree. Well, maybe not, but I've got to make it sound quite exciting...

Another show from my Sunday morning run down by the canal...

Here are links to a some items I talked about in this week's show :

Keep getting those miles in, and always carry a squeaky toy to distract a dog who might run at you when you're running...I wish I had.

Nigel.

Music

The music in this weeks episode is from :

Mieka Pauley - Stronger
Cage9 - Dead Letter (Into/Outro excerpts)

Check out all of the great music on the Podshow podsafe music network at www.podshow.com/music

Don't forget that comments are always welcome over on the iTunes store to help support the show.

Get the MP3 of the show here

RFTR#111 - Blow-up Item Issues

noreply@blogger.com (Nigel Staffordshire) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 07:21:56 PDT

12th September 2009 - Canal Run

After missing a week due to my run being cut short last weekend, I'm back.

It's a bit of a misty morning down by the canal as I talk about the return of Fitness Rocks, being told off for running on a race course, and my dilemma with hotel pillows.

Here are links to a some items I talked about in this week's show :

Keep getting those miles in!

Nigel.

Music

The music in this weeks episode is from :

Polaradio - Free
Cage9 - Dead Letter (Into/Outro excerpts)

Check out all of the great music on the Podshow podsafe music network at www.podshow.com/music

Don't forget that comments are always welcome over on the iTunes store to help support the show.

Get the MP3 of the show here

RFTR#110 - Wheat Free Trial

noreply@blogger.com (Nigel Staffordshire) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:31:42 PDT

Canal Run 30 Aug 2009

Another Sunday, another Sunday long run.

This week you can hear me talk about my onging training, my wheat-free theory, my thoughts on bare feet running and a little bit of consipracy stuff.

Here are a few items I talked about in this week's show :

Keep getting those miles in!

Nigel.

Music

The music in this weeks episode is from :

Baby Hates Me - Danko Jones
Cage9 - Dead Letter (Into/Outro excerpts)

Check out all of the great music on the Podshow podsafe music network at www.podshow.com/music

Don't forget that you can vote for us over at Podcast Alley, and I always welcome any comments over on the iTunes store.

Get the MP3 of the show here

RFTR#109 - Old Fart Takes a Nap

noreply@blogger.com (Nigel Staffordshire) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:21:05 PDT

Another Sunday run in the beautiful Staffordshire countryside. Apologies the show is a bit long this week, but I just got talking, and before I knew where I was...40 minutes 'in the can'. I guess you can just switch it off when you get bored :)

More updates on training and weight loss, and hear a few interesting tales from my life.

Here are a few items I talked about in this week's show :

Keep getting those miles in!

Nigel.

Music

The music in this weeks episode is from :

Curtis Peoples - Tell Me Im Wrong
Cage9 - Dead Letter (Into/Outro excerpts)

Check out all of the great music on the Podshow podsafe music network at www.podshow.com/music

Don't forget that you can vote for us over at Podcast Alley, and I always welcome any comments over on the iTunes store.

Get the MP3 of the show here

RFTR#108 - WWFOR Here I come

noreply@blogger.com (Nigel Staffordshire) — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:13:36 PDT

This week, the come-back continues.

I've been very good getting back in to my running, and sticking to my healthy diet.

Here are a few items I talked about in this week's show :

Keep getting those miles in!

Nigel.

Music

The music in this weeks episode is from :

G Tom Mac - Wish You Well
Cage9 - Dead Letter (Into/Outro excerpts)

Check out all of the great music on the Podshow podsafe music network at www.podshow.com/music

Don't forget that you can vote for us over at Podcast Alley, and I always welcome any comments over on the iTunes store.

Get the MP3 of the show here

RFTR#107 - Mr Flabby is back

noreply@blogger.com (Nigel Staffordshire) — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:09:51 PDT

Well, I know its difficult to believe, but RFTR is back!

I've had a few weeks off, and unfortunately the pounds have piled back on somewhat. So listen to me whine and moan as I run along the canal in the warm summer sunshine, talking about how I'm going to fix my weight 'issue'.

Here are a few items I talked about in this week's show :

Vendee - France

Don't be a blimp like me...keep running.

Nigel.

Music

The music in this weeks episode is from :

Michael Burks - Love Disease
Cage9 - Dead Letter (Into/Outro excerpts)

Check out all of the great music on the Podshow podsafe music network at www.podshow.com/music

Don't forget that you can vote for us over at Podcast Alley, and I always welcome any comments over on the iTunes store.

Get the MP3 of the show here

RFTR Break

noreply@blogger.com (Nigel Staffordshire) — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 02:39:33 PDT

Just a quick post to let you all know that RFTR is taking a break for a while.

I have some significant challenges again at work, so my energies have to be directed towards that at the moment, leaving me no time to keep producing this podcast.

I'm sure the podcast will return, but it may be a while before I can claw back the free time required to put out the show.

Apologies to those of you who enjoy the podcast and will miss hearing the show, but there is little I can do about it at the moment - feeding the family comes first I'm afraid.

You can be sure I'll be keeping my training going, I hope you will too!

All the best.

Nigel.

RFTRVideo#3 - Marathon Thank You

noreply@blogger.com (Nigel Staffordshire) — Wed, 27 May 2009 11:06:31 PDT

Heres a little video I put together during my Sunday run. A little thank you to all of the folks who sent me messages of support for the London Marathon.

RFTR#106 - Marathon Sandwich

noreply@blogger.com (Nigel Staffordshire) — Tue, 26 May 2009 15:58:59 PDT

OK, OK...I apologise. But, I'm finally back after an absence of several weeks.

In this super-long edition, you get to hear a few audio extracts from my marathon trip to London, and hear me running along the canal on an absolutely beautiful Spring day a few days ago.

I took my camera along with me when I was out running and got some beautiful photos which you can check out here.

I also managed to snap a couple of pics of that elusive fox that keeps visiting us for sausages every evening. You can see a couple of pics : here and here

Music

The music in this weeks episode is from :

Michale Burks - Love Disease
Turnpage - Pheonix In Your Eyes
Cage9 - Dead Letter (Into/Outro excerpts)

Check out all of the great music on the Podshow podsafe music network at www.podshow.com/music

Don't forget that you can vote for us over at Podcast Alley, and I always welcome any comments over on the iTunes store.

Hope you are getting out there and enjoying the Spring!

Nigel.

Get the MP3 of the show here

Apologies - I need to slow the Earth's rotation

noreply@blogger.com (Nigel Staffordshire) — Mon, 11 May 2009 14:45:30 PDT

Hello everyone. Just a quick post to apologise for the delay in getting you a podcast out telling you all about my London Marathon exploits back in April.

Since completing the marathon, work and home have just been incredibly demanding and I have had virtually zero spare time to put anything together.

I feel pretty guilty about not coming up with 'the goods' for you in terms of a race report/podcast, but unfortunately there are only 24 hours in each day, and they seem to be filled with important stuff all of the time at the moment. I think that maybe what I need is a cunning plan to slow the earth's rotation by an hour to two to maybe get a 26 hour day...

The good news is that I got under my 4 and a half hour target time. I finished in 4 h 23m 40s.

I was hoping to to be closer to 4 hours, and was looking pretty good for the first half of the race. But, the distance got the better of me, and I slowed in the second half of the race.

It was a fantastic event that I thoroughly enjoyed. I even registered for the ballot for next year's race the day after completing the marathon (but I doubt I'll get in, as there's only about a 1 in 5 hit rate).

So, apologies again for my lack of podcasts...but, what can I do? Family and work have to come first I'm afraid.

I'll keep striving to get an episode out, but my diary is crammed well in to June already, but I'm expecting things to quieten down a little over the summer. I may end up having a few weeks off the show and picking it up again when things become a little more 'sane'.

I have to say that I have been over-whelmed with the level of support I've had from listeners. I've had a huge number of emails, tweets, and comments both before and after the event. I still have a large number to respond to. Apologies again for not getting back to you all. I'll try to work my way through them over time.

So, just because I've gone a bit quiet, I don't want you to stop running or anything silly like that. Get out and enjoy the Spring weather (if you're in the Northern hemispere). Its the best time of year for running (in my opinion).

Speak to you soon.

Nigel.

Athlete tracking during the London Marathon #2

noreply@blogger.com (Nigel Staffordshire) — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:59:50 PDT

Some kind folks have sent me links to enable tracking during the race on Sunday.

Below, you should be able to see my progress during the race. When I put this page up, it was giving a 'runner number not found' message. Once I have registered my chip at the Expo on Saturday, I'm hoping this will all start working correctly.

If you have any difficulty seeing the tracking info below, then try visiting this link.

If you get prompted to enter a runner number, my bib # is 13846.

Athlete tracking during the London Marathon

noreply@blogger.com (Nigel Staffordshire) — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:01:38 PDT

*** UPDATE : It looks like this service is only available after I have registered on Saturday afternoon ***

A few people have contacted me about tracking my progress around the course on the day of the marathon.

I don't seem to be able to find a service available from the London Marathon web site to track me (bib number 13846) during the race.

The only thing I can find is a tracking service offered by Adidas (if you have a WAP enabled phone), which looks like it is only for UK folks.

Here is the text of the advertisment from the London Marathon magazine:

"The adidas mobile tracking system allows family and friends to locate you anywhere on the course.

How to track your runner:

TEXT: Text the word 'RUN' to 83040* and adidas will send you a link to the mobile tracking service

ENTER: Simply enter the bib number of your runner and the system will do the rest

TRACK: Our award-winning tracking service follows your runner by using the timing chip in their shoe as they pass the 5K markers along the course

*texts charged at standard network rate. To use this service your phone must be WAP enabled. You may need to call your network provider to WAP activate your handset. adidas will not charge you for this service but you will be connected to a mobile internet system which your network provider may charge you to use blah blah blah......"

All I can suggest is to checkout the London Marathon web site on the day to see if they offer any tracking service on the day. I know from previous years that there is at least a results service as runners finish.

Nigel.

RFTR#105 - Week 16 of Training - The Final Week

noreply@blogger.com (Nigel Staffordshire) — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 01:35:54 PDT

It's here at last: The final week of training! This Sunday, I will be running the 2009 London Marathon.

In this week's show I talk (yet again!) about how my training has gone, and my thoughts about the marathon.

Here are links to things talked about in this weeks show:

Music

The music in this weeks episode is from :

AC/DC - For Those About to Rock (Opening extract)
Stereo Dreams - Falter Faster
Cage9 - Dead Letter (Into/Outro excerpts)

Check out all of the great music on the Podshow podsafe music network at www.podshow.com/music

Don't forget that you can vote for us over at Podcast Alley, and I always welcome any comments over on the iTunes store.

Get the MP3 of the show here

London Marathon Details

noreply@blogger.com (Nigel Staffordshire) — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:15:25 PDT

I got my running vest printed with my name this week. Nothing flashing, just a white running vest with my name on the front and back.

I've posted it below, with a little manipulation to show how it may look on race day with the number on the front.
You can hopefully see my race number from the picture, its : 13846.

I will be starting from the Blue start, according to the latest London Marathon magazine, so let me know if you are going to be at the same start, and we'll see what we can do about meeting up.

Nigel.

RFTR#104 - Week 14 of Training - Tapering at last

noreply@blogger.com (Nigel Staffordshire) — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 03:07:33 PDT

Its weeks 14 of my training for the London Marathon. It's almost over!!! The taper begins and the return to a normal life is finally on the horizon.

This week I have a little run around Glasgow, and mention the fine, up-standing heroes who are : 'Team RFTR'.

Here are links to things talked about in this weeks show:

Music

The music in this weeks episode is from :

Age Of Daze - Over-rated
Cage9 - Dead Letter (Into/Outro excerpts)

Check out all of the great music on the Podshow podsafe music network at www.podshow.com/music

Don't forget that you can vote for us over at Podcast Alley, and I always welcome any comments over on the iTunes store.

Get the MP3 of the show here

RFTR#103 - Week 13 of Training - Keeping My Head Down

noreply@blogger.com (Nigel Staffordshire) — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:03:38 PDT

I'm glad to report that everything is still on track as I come to the peak of training for the London Marathon.

In this week's show I do a shoirt run-cast from Cirencester, as I take to the road again for work.

I also mention a few listner emails nad the heroes who make up 'Team RFTR' over on BuckeyeOutDoors.com, helping RFTR to surge ahead in the : "There can be onlu one" challenge.

Here are links to things talked about in this weeks show:

Music

The music in this weeks episode is from :

Daniel Ghattas - Simple Kiss
Cage9 - Dead Letter (Into/Outro excerpts)

Check out all of the great music on the Podshow podsafe music network at www.podshow.com/music

Don't forget that you can vote for us over at Podcast Alley, and I always welcome any comments over on the iTunes store.

Get the MP3 of the show here

RFTR#102 - Week 12 of Training - Another Viral Bump In The Road

noreply@blogger.com (Nigel Staffordshire) — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:34:04 PDT

It's been a couple of weeks again since I last put out a show, but things have been hectic (again).

I've had another slight bump in the road with my London Marathon training, but I think I'm back on track again now.

I managed to get a run in by the canal and take the recording gear with me yesterday to bring you this run-cast. I've also tagged on some special mentions at the end of the show for people who have emailed, and to give a shout-out to the members of the RFTR team over at BuckeyeOutdoors taking part in the Trilogy Running challenge.

Why don't YOU join the RFTR team? Click here to join.

Here are some things & people mentioned in the show:

Music

The music in this weeks episode is from :

Kati Mac - I Keep Dreamin
Cage9 - Dead Letter (Into/Outro excerpts)

Check out all of the great music on the Podshow podsafe music network at www.podshow.com/music

Don't forget that you can vote for us over at Podcast Alley, and I always welcome any comments over on the iTunes store.

Get the MP3 of the show here

New Buckeye Challenge - Join Team RFTR!

noreply@blogger.com (Nigel Staffordshire) — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:57:49 PDT

Those Trilogy boys have posted a new challenge on BuckeyeOutdoors.com to see which running podcast audience can run the most miles.

Want to be in the THE winning team?! Join team RFTR today

Stafford Half Marathon 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Nigel Staffordshire) — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 10:28:58 PDT

Well, it was perfect conditions for the 25th Stafford Half Marathon. The skies were blue and the sun had a nice warmth to it to help us mid-packers to perhaps achieve our best.

I had a great run. I thoroughly enjoyed it, but I'd forgotten what an undulating course it was!

Luckily, I met up with my long-time online friend, Mark who is what I class as a 'real' runner. He was kind enough to pace me throughout the race and helped to keep me moving along through the times when I felt like putting the brakes on. Here's a pic of Mark and myself in our finishers shirts.

I was a bit disappointed with my time, but I was pleased that I felt comfortable throughout the race - a good omen for London I hope.

I've posted my Garmin pace and elevation record below - you can see what an up & down course it is:

My watch-time was 1:48:33. My official time was a shade under 1:50. It was a bit of a slow start due to the increased field this year, which explains the timing discrepancies. I was a little disappointed with my time - I was hoping to be closer to 1:45, and I was way outside my time of 1:42:15 for last year.

But, I guess all things considered (operations, breaks, work etc.) I didn't do too badly at all.

My splits were :

Mile 1 - 8:22
Mile 2 - 7:31
Mile 3 - 8:14
Mile 4 - 7:59
Mile 5 - 7:55
Mile 6 - 8:24
Mile 7 - 8:34
Mile 8 - 8:11
Mile 9 - 8:38
Mile 10 - 8:23
Mile 11 - 8:34
Mile 12 - 8:37
Mile 13 - 8:35
Mile 13.2 - 0:29

Thanks again to Mark - check out his blog at : My Time To Run

Great run!

Nigel.

RFTR#101 - Week 9 of Training - Onwards and Upwards

noreply@blogger.com (Nigel Staffordshire) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:10:01 PDT

A drive-cast this week, as there have been few opportunities to record.

In this episode I update you on my training and gives shouts to lots of folks who dropped me emails and comments following episode #100. I also have LOTS of good news to share.

Here are some of the folks included:

Kevin : http://theextramilepodcast.blogspot.com
Toni : http://drusy.blogspot.com/
Chris Russell : http://RunRunLive.com
Krister : http://runningthenarrowpath.blogspot.com/
Susan : http://IRunForMyLife.blogspot.com
Mark : http://mytimetorun.blogspot.com
World Wide Festival of Races : http://www.worldwidefestivalofraces.com
Team Point Two : http://runnersroundtablepodcast.blogspot.com/2009/02/rrt-18-open-mike.html

Music

The music in this weeks episode is from :

G Tom Mac - Wish You Well
Cage9 - Dead Letter (Into/Outro excerpts)

Check out all of the great music on the Podshow podsafe music network at www.podshow.com/music

Don't forget that you can vote for us over at Podcast Alley, and I always welcome any comments over on the iTunes store.

Get the MP3 of the show here

RFTR#100 - Hard Rocking Party Edition

noreply@blogger.com (Nigel Staffordshire) — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 04:21:54 PST

It's finally here! The hard-rockin' party edition of RFTR to celebrate 100 episodes of the Running From The Reaper podcast.

*** Warning: this edition will probably make you a hard rockin', fast livin', healthy-eating 'Bad Boy of Running', like me. So, take care (you can't be too careful as you get a bit older) ***

In this show we hear some great music, with audio comments from many of the running podcasters you know and love. You can also hear me running by the canal (for a change!), discussing a little about my current training, and talking about the RFTR podcast.

I'd like to thank the many people who have supported the show over last two and a half years, and I hope to continue to bring you many more editions of the show.

Here are the kind folks who sent me audio submissions and are included in the show :

Krister : Running The Narrow Path
Eddie Marathon
Steve Runner : Phedippidations
Chris Russell: RunRunLive
Matt: RunDiggerRun
The Zen Runner : Adam 20
Nik & Dan: 4 Feet Running
Kevin: The Extra Mile
Gary Wall
Garry Manhart
Gordon: Run To Disney

The music excerpts featured were :

Don't Fear The Reaper - Blue Oyster Cult
Satisfaction - The Rolling Stones
Sex Type Thing - Stone Temple Pilots
Aint Talking About Love - Van Halen
Love In An Elevator - Aerosmith
How You Remind Me - Nickelback
Hammer To Fall - Queen
Back In Black - AC/DC

Keep rockin', keep runnin'!

Nigel.

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RFTR#99 - Week 7 of Training - More work and health stuff

noreply@blogger.com (Nigel Staffordshire) — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 03:15:55 PST

Sorry I missed out on a podcast last week. I had a bit of a tricky week again the work and health front.

But, I'm hoping that this week I may be finally be back on track with my training. Fingers crossed!

Hope your running is going well & see you out there !

Nigel.

Music

The music in this weeks episode is from :

Kati Mac - I Keep Dreamin
Cage9 - Dead Letter (Into/Outro excerpts)

Check out all of the great music on the Podshow podsafe music network at www.podshow.com/music

Don't forget that you can vote for us over at Podcast Alley, and I always welcome any comments over on the iTunes store.

Get the MP3 of the show here

RFTR#98 - Week 5 of Training - Bumps in the Road

noreply@blogger.com (Nigel Staffordshire) — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:57:34 PST

As the London Marathon training plan rolls along, I hit a few bumps in the road this week and actually have to miss a few training runs.

Following on from last week's show, the pressure continues to build and I pick up a new, unexpected 'injury'.

More complaining I'm afraid, but its all part of the ups and down of training for a marathon :)

Here are a few items I talked about in this week's show :

London Marathon

Hope your running is going well & see you out there !

Nigel.

Music

The music in this weeks episode is from :

Jean Synodinos - Drop My End of the Bone
Cage9 - Dead Letter (Into/Outro excerpts)

Check out all of the great music on the Podshow podsafe music network at www.podshow.com/music

Don't forget that you can vote for us over at Podcast Alley, and I always welcome any comments over on the iTunes store.

Get the MP3 of the show here