Mississippi Delta - Episode #324
A two day drive to the Mississippi Delta had a very nice stop along the way with friends. My wife and I got to experience a new town in Tenn...
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20 of 24 episodesWorld Cup Fever and Who Cancels the Semiquincentennial? - Episode #323
I had the opportunity to attend two World Cup matches but then the Semiquincentennial somehow got canceled. That and more in the show, thank...
Luau Half Marathon Report - Juror #18 (again) - Episode #322
This show has the Luau Half Marathon report but it wasn't in Hawaii. Also, I had to report for jury duty again and had the same number as be...
Bluegrass, Bluegrass and More Bluegrass! - Episode #321
This episode has running related topics too! Thanks for downloading the show. Below are links to information mentioned in the show: https://...
Atlanta Airport - Ollie's - Luau Half Marathon - Episode #320
I went through the Atlanta airport at the height of the delays and lived to tell about it! There is a store in the Richmond area called Olli...
Ashland Rails to Trails 5k and 10k Railroad Runs (Report) - Episode #319
This episode has (mostly) all the details about the 47th Annual Ashland Railroad Runs! The annual event was a success and raises money for t...
LA Marathon Finish - Gas Prices - Race Recovery - Episode #318
Recovery from the recent River City Half Marathon has been a little longer than I thought. This podcast has some thoughts on race recovery a...
River City Half Marathon Race Report - Episode #317
Week 12 on into race day is over! I ran the River City Half Marathon in Richmond Va on 3-7-2026 and had a great time. It was the first Sport...
Encore Presentation of Railroad Run Report from 2012 (Director's Cut) - Episode #316
The Ashland Railroad 'Rails and Trails' 10k is Saturday, March 21, 2026. In the spirit of the upcoming race, I decided to dig into the podca...
Half Marathon Training Week 11 - Injured! - Episode #315
I've been training for weeks now without any significant problems and then on my last long run, I suffered a minor injury. That and more in...
Half Marathon Training Week 10 - Trail Courtesy - Episode #314
The training cycle is almost over and I've decided upon a hopeful half marathon finishing time for the race coming up March 7, 2026. That an...
Half Marathon Training Week 9 - Double Digits - Episode #313
I have finally made it to double digits in the half marathon training program I'm following. I also found out big time that those mid week r...
Half Marathon Training Week 8 - Indoor Running - Episode #312
The weather in Central Virginia continues to limit outdoor recreation but Ashland Dave isn't deterred! Thanks for downloading the podcast. M...
Half Marathon Training Week 7 - Ice Storm - YakTrax - Episode #311
Recent snow and ice in the Central Virginia area have caused issues for my training but I've adapted and tried to stay on course. That and s...
Half Marathon Training Week 6 - Cold! - Episode #310
I ran in unusually cold temperatures this week and there was a protest in Richmond. Thanks for downloading the show! Music by GarageBand and...
Half Marathon Training Week 5 - Finally Outside! - Episode #309
Half marathon training continues with hill repeats! Thanks for downloading the show. Music by GarageBand, US Marine Corps Band and Derek Mil...
Half Marathon Training Week 4 - Episode #308
Come along with me as I train for a half marathon, email me at ashlanddave@gmail.com with positive comments. Bruce checked in this week, mak...
Encore Presentation of Episode #192 - The Student Becomes The Teacher - Episode #307
This episode was originally produced in February 2014 and describes my participation in the Dahlgren Heritage Trail Half Marathon with my go...
Half Marathon Training Week 3 - Episode #306
Week 3 training for the River City Half is done and I'm feeling pretty good with the program I'm following. It's a "relaxed fit" perspective...
Half Marathon Training Week 2 - Episode #305
Training during week 2 of a beginners half marathon training program was a success! Come along as I talk about training and other funny thin...