Conversational Pace
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
41 BURNOUT
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yeah, you guessed it... we're both a little burnt out. I mean, we still love running, but we're re-evaluating our relationships with our f...
40 Best Laid Plans
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In big epsiode Four-Ohh, Jim and Chris revisit the advantages and pitfalls of working with both training plans and running coaches. We're getti...
39 Happy! Happy! Joy! Joy!
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello? Is this podcast on? Jump in as Jim and Chris return to their mics after some much needed time off. Running, and podcasting can both be a ...
38 That Fast Weird Girl
30 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joins us as we interview our friend, Jessica to discuss her running journey and experience recently completing her first marathon.What do you think? ...
37 Twenty-Nine Gifts to Sleigh Your Runner's Wishlist
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It would have been 30 gifts, but Jim copied one of Chris'! Runners can be so hard to buy for, especially during a stressful holiday season. L...
36 Thankful for Guest Hosts
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jim and Chris are thankful they for their running family filling in for them on this very special episode of the podcast. Previous guests Barb and Car...
35 Obsessed Much
18 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jim goes solo this episode and talks about how running can turn into a bit of an obsession and start to become an unhealthy part of your life. What ...
34 Ten Tips For Winter Running
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ok, we didn't actually count. There are probably way more than ten tips! Jim and Chris have both run in some really cold conditions. That&a...
33 Care Bear Stare
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jim goes solo this episode to interview his wife, Carolyn. Carolyn started her running journey at the same time as Jim but has taken her own path thro...
32 On Your Marc!
28 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as we spend an hour chatting with our buddy, Marc the cyclist! Aside from spending lots of time on two wheels, Marc is also an avi...
31 What's For Dinner? And Lunch... And Breakfast... And 2nd Breakfast!
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in as Jim and Chris discuss their ideas on the right nutrition to keep your running on track. This episode covers overall thoughts on your dail...
30 Chicago Recap, Current Training Life and SHOES!
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jim and Chris for some random chit chat about all things running! We're recapping a bit about the Chicago Marathon, where we're at in...
29 My Kind of Marathon... Chicago Is.
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This weekend is the Chicago Marathon! Though neither Jim nor I are running it, we do have plenty of thoughts from our previous experience. Tune in...
28: Chris and Jim's Excellent Adventure
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We take a trip back to the beginning and give our novice selves some advice that we wish we knew back then. We also recap what we've been up to l...
27: Recent Runs, Races and Some Downright Craziness From Adidas!
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What have we been up to? Lots! Running! Racing! Traveling and snickering at the ridiculousness of shoe manufacturers. Follow along as we rel...
26: Shoes, Shoes and more Shoes!
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week is all about shoes that you might be thinking of as we venture into the Fall race season. What are you signed up for and what will you be ...
25: Taper That Training to Maximize Raceday!
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we head into Fall races, your training plan is probably moving into the Taper phase. What's that all about? Why do it? Is there a benefi...
24: Ten Tips For Better Running
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jim and Chris both came up with five tips to help you, our listeners, become better runners. Again, we draw on our own experiences, past ...
23: Race Recaps! Good Advice... Easier To Give than Live By.
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jim and Chris relive their recent race experiences. Did Chris PR his 5k? Did Jim get eaten by a bear??? All this and more on episode 23. Run...
22: Guilt-Free Running with Ego-be-Gone!
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we continue exploring running head games, we delve into guilt, the ego, and how the two can sabotage your progress. Long story short, just let go...
21: When the Going Gets Tough, Grin and Barrett.
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How on Earth do we get through our toughest runs? Grit, determination, resilience... sheer unadulterated angst? Whatever you wanna call it, the me...
20: Van Tay, Why So Sad?
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We were both so excited to move away from the UltraMarathon and into the Summer of Speed! Chasing running dreams isn't always what you thought ...
19: Barbs and Jabs
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're hanging out with our friend, Barb, frequent running companion and just another ordinary runner (of marathons). We obviou...
18: Running Our Mouths Off
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's epsiode is a casual discussion of a few different running topics, Chris' impression of Jack Handey and Jim's review of the ...
17: If a Thuy Ran in the Forest
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We interview our local running cheerleader Thuy. Thuy shares details on local run clubs, her start in running, and some lighter topics like fuel and f...
16: Heavy Talk With Jason Adkins
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jim's brother, Jason is an award winning power lifter. He takes us on his journey through running, weight loss and his discovery of lifting.Our...
15: Rapidfire Multi-Topic Super Discussions
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rather than dedicating the show to a single topic, we polled our friends about numerous running related issues that we could take a brief look at. E...
14: Slow Your Roll (to Speed Up Your Roll).
24 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how running slow could actually make you run faster? Let's dive into the world of the 80/20 running method, where we'll reveal...
13: Ouchies and Booboos
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As much joy as running brings to our lives, it's not without its own pitfalls. Join us today as we talk about some common injuries that runners...
12: Jim Shoes. The Interview.
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we wrap up our "meet your hosts" series with this interview of Jim. We delve a little deeper into his personal story and talk a...
11: Ultra Recap! Sugar Badger 50m/50k
04 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Having recently completed our respective races up in Belleville, Wisconsin, we thought we'd spend this episode commiserating over the highs and l...
10: Chris in the Hot Seat!
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jim had this idea for us to interview each other (before we take on real guests) as a way for our listeners to get to know us a bit better. Join us ...
9: If You Can't Handle the Heat...
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode we talk about how to handle running when the temps begin to heat up. We've both made awful mistakes trying to hold ...
8: Thanks a Lot!
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we dive in to the concept of gratitude and how it can enrich your running experience. We discuss not only the many elements, people,...
7: Off to the Races... Continued.
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our seventh installment, we wrap up our advice on prepping for your upcoming races. We recap running our recent 20 miler reconnaissance of the Su...
6: Off to the Races!
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our running discussions, we've been talking a whole lot about racing. So you wanna get started? How do you go about that? We take such a...
5: Goal Keeping
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This time we're talking about the goals, motivations and inspirations that keep us lacing up our shoes day after day... after day. We discuss h...
4: Shifting Gear
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we'll be taking a casual look at various bits of running gear (or 'kit' as the Brits say) and looking at the benefits,...
3: Happy Trails to You!
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 3, we discuss the fine points of running on trails versus the road. Join us as we explore all the reasons to run through the vast beauty ...
2: Running Through Our Minds
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss how running has benefited our mental health. It's not without its own pitfalls, but we've both managed to navi...
1: A New Beginning
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who are these guys? Why are they obsessed with running? Why should you run and how can you get started? All this and more in our inaugural episo...