The Marathon Show

Perfect race and perfect day.  The 2013 ASICS LA Marathon will go down as one of the best races ever on The Marathon Show.  Joe takes on the role as co-race announcer of the LA Marathon as he joins Rudy Novotny in calling the race.  A new experience, but no less the entertainment for the audience.  We visit with everyone at the expo, then Joe recounts the experience of celebrating all the runners of this fantastic event.  You'll hear about runners who battle addiction, 3,000 children running a marathon, what you look like at the finish line as only Joe can tell it.  All this plus many laughs and an inside look at the world of professional race announcer Rudy Novotny.  Very entertaining.  Enoy.

Listen in as the panel evaluates their training and racing thus far this year.  Do you ever get in a running funk?  The panel talks about burnout, gaps and staying motivated.  We'll also have them talk about the type of competitor they are.  Do you always run for a PR?  Does a bad race ruin your day?  It's the Runners Chat show with members of the audience.  Listen in as Diana Kitching, Shannon Chenoweth and Bill Dolton talk about running, training and racing.

Joe talks to race officials from seven Fall marathons on this show.  We chose races from all over the United States.  They have character and great organization.  Listen in and get excited.  You'll hear interesting thing about the course, special in race events, remarkable scenery, great medals and all the race particulars you need to make up your mind.  Have fun!

The 2013 Kaiser Permanente Pasadena Rock n Roll Half Marathon was a fantastic race.  On a beautiful Sunday morning in southern California we ran 13.1 miles with 7,000 friends.  Deena Kastor was on the course with us and she was remarkable.  You'll hear from a woman who has been trying to beat Joe in a race all year, someone who has run 50 consecutive Rock n Roll races and a woman who swears by her Tour Pass, plus many more interviews.  Joe also leads a cultural discussion about Italian cities, how to increase increase margins in your business and Argentinian cuisine.  These and many other sites and sounds prompt fun discussions about running and non running topics.  You'll also hear about an amazing group of children who raised money for other children with special needs.

What have you forgotten to take to your race?  It happens to everyone.  Some things can prevent you from running while other things are just annoying.  Do you make lists?  We asked the audience what was the most important thing they have ever forgotten at a race and what were some little things they forgot that irritated them.  It's a funny look at things we all deal with.  Enjoy!

A beautiful California beach weekend is the backdrop for the 2013 Surf City Marathon and Half Marathon.  Most miles of the course hug the Pacific Ocean which makes for a memorable race.  Joe visits with many new and old friends at the expo then takes you out while running the race.  Along the way you'll hear: from a woman who was listening to an old episode of The Marathon Show when Joe runs up to her, the value of M&M's as an in-race food, Joe's shock as he witnesses a runner throw water in the face of a volunteer, he gives chase, a Marathon Show fan on the course with a Marathon Show sign, plus much, much more.

A first for The Marathon Show.  From the floor of the 2013 Surf City Marathon expo, we opened the mics and let people wander up and talk about running, life, diet, marathon history, plus we through in a bunch of trivia questions.  We'll visit with new and old friends randomly as they come by to spend a few minutes talking with us.  The show takes a lot of unexpected turns and they're all fun and interesting.  You'll enjoy this very much.

Come out an experience the 2013 Tri-CIty Medical Center Carlsbad Marathon and Half Marathon with Joe.  It's a beauiful race course along the Pacific Ocean.  Along the way you'll hear Joe climb the tower to visit with Rudy Novotny, he'll interview the prettiest woman in the race, he gets the business from a runner who thinks he's a pacer, he gets passed by a woman who is 7 months pregnant, he visits with a Marathon Maniac from Indiana and gets welcomed home by Ed Ettinghausen and Rudy Novotny.  All this and many more interviews with runners and spectators.

A large number of audience members came to the 2013 Walt Disney World marathon weekend.  Meeting the audiece for the first time is fun so we compiled many of those interviews into this show.  runDisney also hosted a special event for about 75 runners.  We ran and spoke with Bill Rodgers, Dick Beardsley and Joan Benoit Samuelson.  You'll hear from them and some of the runners having so much fun.  Enjoy.

The 2013 Walt Disney World marathon was the 20th anniversary race for runDisney.  It was a fantastic weekend.  Listen in as Jeff Galloway reflects on the event just before the start, Joe gets bombed by a bird, we meet a woman carrying the Olympic Torch, you'll hear from a blind runner preparing for the Paralympics, plus much, much more.  We'll go to the expo then out on the course for all the fun.  Enjoy.

Are race related expenses something you have to juggle to keep up with your running habit?  Who are the most interesting people you've met at a race?  What are your pre-race habits or rituals?  The panel will answer these questions, plus open up the floor for other topics on their mind.  Listen in as A.J. Hulsey, Siobahn Maize and Rudy Novotny talk about their experiences and their observations on these topics.  

This is a music only broadcast, no narration.  We purchased a license to play commercial music in 2012 so here's a compilation of many of the songs we played this year.  It's wide ranging, but the audience has different tastes.  Hopefully something for everyone and something you can listen to over and over.  Happy New Year everyone.

What goals have you set for 2013?  Listen in as the audience tells you what they have in store for the coming year.  You'll hear about people that want to finish their first race of a new distance - in some cases 13.1 miles in other cases 100 miles.  Some people want to add more cross training, take up triathlons or add mountain biking to their routine.  Some good ideas are in here.  Maybe you'll add a trail run one day a week, promise to never miss a running day for any reason or commit to stop making yourself poor from races.  Joe adds plenty of color around the people, their goals, where they live, where they've come from and much more.  It's a fun look at 2013 and a great way to finish off 2012.  

The audience produced this show. Today you'll hear from people about what shows they liked the most, what has inspired them on the show and when we met in person. There are many funny and inspirational listener stories on this show. It's a fun way to reflect and look forward to 2013. Happy holidays everyone!

How far do you run every week?  A recent article in the Wall Street Journal cited sources that said running 20 miles a week or more can be detrimental to your cardiovascular system.  What?!  First up today is Alex Hutchinson, a columnist for Runners World, to refute the article and provide some good insights into prepping for races.  Then you'll meet Ray Zahab who has no idea how far "too far" is.  Ray is one of the longest distance runners on the earth.  He's run across continents and been the subject of a production carried by National Geographic.  He's also inspirational and highly energetic.  Have fun listening, then go for a nice long run.  All is well!