Hello Runners,

Live races! Two USA major marathons, https://www.chicagomarathon.com/ (Chicago) and https://www.baa.org/ (Boston), are in the history books. https://www.runcolfax.org/ (Denver's Colfax Marathon) this weekend and https://www.nyrr.org/tcsnycmarathon (NYC Marathon) around the corner. What a great feeling if you are a runner!

I completed my first race in over two years, the https://hotchocolate15k.com/city/denver/ (Denver Hot Chocolate 15k). What a perfect day, great weather, lots of runners, finish line fun, and I exceeded my goal expectation. I'll take this high to the https://www.runcolfax.org/races/half-marathon/ (Colfax Half-Marathon) this Saturday and hope I do ok. And if not, so what, it's a live race. I want to be a part of it no matter how I do.

You will enjoy this episode. First, I have a surprise discussion with mother and son https://feelgoodrunning.com/podcast-episodes/dr-karen-l-ostlund-a-true-feel-good-runner/ (Karen Ostlund) and https://feelgoodrunning.com/podcast-episodes/marathon-running-al-balmer-remembering-his-father-in-law-manny/ (Al Balmer), former guests on my podcast. They both completed the 2021 Boston Marathon Monday, and we had a brief discussion on their experience.

We also explore three stories; one is tips for if you are either starting or need a motivational boost to get started. Another is for runners approaching or are already in their later years. Is it necessarily true that you will slow down due to age? Find out! And a story about runners, including myself, that have or are running a marathon in all 50 States. You will enjoy these stories!

Congratulations to each of you that have run completed your fall race, and if you still have one in sight, good luck!

We want to hear about your fall 2021 race experience. Just go to http://feelgoodrunning.com/myrace (feelgoodrunning.com/myrace). There are instructions and a link that you can record a little about your race experience. I'll put a group of them together in a future episode. Your experience in your own words will motivate other runners!

If you know someone with a unique running story, please feel free to share it with me. You can Email it to me at jim@feelgoodrunning.com

Thank you for listening to the Feel Good Running Podcast, and please share this with your running friends and on your social media platforms. I would very much appreciate it. And please get on our mailing list. I will send out two Emails per month to announce new episodes and items of interest, all about running. You can sign up by Clicking http://feelgoodrunning.com/ (HERE!)

Train hard, run harder, and be well. And remember to be kind to others, even if some are not kind to you. It's good for the heart, mind, and soul and helps make this crazy world a better place. It's the right thing to do!

~ Jim

 

Show Timestamps

[00:32] - Host Jim Lynch Open

[02:40] - Discussion with 2021 Mother and Son Boston Marathon finishers, Karen Ostlund and Al Balmer

[14:46] - Tips and Motivation to get off the couch and running for new and seasoned runners

[21:48] - Running a marathon in all 50 States

[29:55] - Keep the running fire burning as you age. You can stay fast!

[35:30] - Inspirational Running Quote/Jim episode close

 

Show Notes

https://feelgoodrunning.com/podcast-episodes/dr-karen-l-ostlund-a-true-feel-good-runner/ (Karen Ostlund) & https://feelgoodrunning.com/podcast-episodes/marathon-running-al-balmer-remembering-his-father-in-law-manny/ (Al Balmer) - Listen to their Feel Good Running past episodes

Where to start and stay motivated - https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/beginners-2/4-keys-to-making-running-a-habit/ (4 keys to make running a habit) (article -Brittany Hambleton) - http://run-for-good.com/running-quotes-beginner-runners/ (Running quotes for beginners) (article - http://run-for-good.com/ (Run for good) - http://run-for-good.com/author/christine_luffyahoo-com/...