Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Episode 69


Get two spooky races for the price of one with 4 Feet Running! In this giant-sized week:

- Nik and Dan run the Witch City 5K in Salem -- Nik in devil horns and Dan in his lucha libre mask

- Nik's out for fun, Dan's just hoping not to suffocate in the damn thing

- Gear up with some Brooks and Nike shoe chat, free tech-shirt talk, Halo headband convo

- The wrestling mask is surprisingly comfy and warm when it's cold in New England

- Nik has a great week! Oh wait, did I say great? I meant "not great"

- In case you were wondering which company makes the best ketchup chips, it's Herr's

- Obligatory parasite mention this week: whipworms!

- Some jerky douchebag asshat cuts Nik off on purpose -- some bozo in a yellow shirt

- Some 5-piece living room set books it past Dan going up a hill

- Nik and Dan also run the New Bedford Spooky Run 10K and 5K, respectively, with John from the Poi, Dan's mom, and a bunch of Nik and Dan's friends

- They wish for a Saturday morning cartoon where bad guys turn into monkeys. Someone get on this

- Nik and Dan get psyched up for the Philly races in a couple of weeks

- Too many cool costumes at the races to mention

- Too many PRs to mention -- Nik and Dan get THREE of them between them alone, plus more for John and Dan's mom

- Too much great email to mention from wonderful people

A 5-piece living room set finishes the Witch City 5K (I'm counting the dog rug).

Turns out it's difficult to run with a dog stuck in your bum cleavage.

More costumes: a pretty convincing Oompa Loompa outfit, and a rabbit in a hat.

One of the many bunches of bananas sprints to the finish.

Why is Nik smiling? Because that banana behind her is eating one of its own.

Monday, October 26, 2009

Coming soon: Mucha lucha in Salem

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Hey, 4 Feet Running fans! We posted this short slideshow from the Salem Witch City 5K on Runcast.tv -- the audio episode is coming soon, but here's a short preview of what you can look forward to.

Back in a bit!

- Nik and Dan

Saturday, October 24, 2009

Episode 68


Think global, run in Connecticut this week with 4 Feet Running! This episode:

- Nik and Dan do the World Wide Festival of Races at the ING Hartford half-marathon and 5K (respectively)

- Hartford is full of cranky people who like to cut in line

- Nik and Dan need to practice their geography to figure out where the races begin -- South? West? Huh?

- Dan helps a guy put on his timing chip

- Nik appears to have pooped her running skirt (but didn't)

- It's not the prettiest race course, but they both have great race times

- Except Dan has a problem with races that cheap out on the 5K timing mats

- Nik finds that the first mile of the half-marathon is a contact sport

- Assorted mayhem on the course: bloody nipples, baby stroller roller-derby, broken legs, impromptu football games

- Dan goes on a running gear shopping spree

- Nik feels weird staring at random people's feet

- They read some great email from wonderful listeners

Clickables:
Worldwide Festival of Races
Hartford ING marathon, half-marathon, and 5K

Download this episode from iTunes, leave a comment or check us out on Podcast Alley. And feel free to call us at 206-367-0767!

Enjoy!

This is what Dan thinks of people who cut him in line.

Nik is facing the west side of the park. Or is it south? Maybe north.

There she is, finishing her half-marathon, heel-striking...

Dan poses by Lily Pond in downtown Hartford. This is the part of town that isn't slummy.

Nik shows off her half-marathon finisher's medal, another one to add to the collection.

Sunday, October 18, 2009

The Extra Mile by Pam Reed


Time for today's second 4 Feet Running book club giveaway! Who wants a copy of The Extra Mile by Pam Reed?

The first person to email 4feetrunning@gmail.com RIGHT NOW gets the book!


Another fast one! Congrats to Connie for winning the book!