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Welcome to the Fifth episode of the Geek Runner podcast for Sept. 28th, 2011 featuring Bill Deys, Will Spaetzel, Edward Platero and Robert Raymond
Training Reports
- Will’s doing his crazy runs (35 &37K), then taper!
- Bill’s maintaining the legs from Springbank for Detroit
- Ed’s resting (busy working)
- Rob’s: Just finished 10k, set PR, upset about finish and chip timing
Tips & Tricks
- Nike+ Shoe hacking
- Walk/Run Spreadsheet
- Export from RunKeeper and trimming dead time
Running News
- Boston Registration was last week
- Change in rules for the Women’s Marathon Record 2:15:25 to 2:17:18
- New Men’s marathon record set 2:03:38
Discussion
- Diet? Overall and Pre Race
Picks of the Week
- Will’s pick is McMillan Running Calculator
- Edward’s pick is: Detroit Marathon App
- Bill’s pick is Tangerine!
- Rob’s pick is Wofram Alpha, iphone, mobile website
Upcoming Races
- Detroit Free Press Marathon Oct 16
- Niagara Falls Marathon Oct 23
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Welcome to the third episode of the Geek Runner podcast for August 24, 2011 featuring Bill Deys, Will Spaetzel & Edward Platero
Training Reports
- Will’s doing hill workouts and getting into 14 Mile+ Workouts. Getting close to 3000K lifetime.
- Bill 9mile and 14(ish)
- Ed’s dealing with a cold
Tips & Tricks
Running News
- Garmin Edge 200 GPS Bike computer, $149
- Big updates to Gmap Pedometer
Discussion
- Couch to 5K apps for beginners
- Couch to 5K iOS app
- C25K iOS app
- Get Running
- Couch to 5K Podcast
- Couch to 5K Facebook page
- Bill tried Kinetic, meh, kinda pretty but not in the most functional way
- Update on the Nike+ Sportwatch GPS – works with multiple users
Picks of the Week
- Will’s pick is dailymile
- Edward’s pick is: Runner’s World Smart Coach iOS app
- Bill’s pick is Nike+ GPS App
Upcoming Races
- Bayshore Race ½ Marathon Aug 28
- Springbank Road Races ½ Marathon Sept 11
- Toronto Zoo Run Sept 24
- Detroit Free Press Marathon Oct 16
- Niagara Falls Marathon Oct 23
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Welcome to the first episode of the Geek Runner podcast for July 27, 2011 featuring Bill Deys and Will Spaetzel and Edward Platero.
Training Reports & Introductions
- Edward’s training for his second time at the Detroit Half Marathon
- Bill’s aiming for a 2:30 ½ marathon
- Will’s going through the Run Faster marathon training program a 2nd time for the Niagara Falls marathon
Tips & Tricks
Running News
- dailymile pro announced
- Jawbone Up – Fitbit competitor?
Picks of the Week
- Will’s pick is the Garmin Forerunner 405
- Edward’s pick is the Nike+ SportWatch GPS
- Bill’s pick is RunKeeper
More Talking
- Bill wishes RunKeeper could do live to just the street team
- Will suggests using Google Latitude to let his “road crew” help follow him.
- Thoughts on the Fitbit
Upcoming Races
- Springbank Road Races ½ Marathon Sept 11
- Detroit Free Press Marathon Oct 16
- Niagara Falls Marathon Oct 23
Theme music is Remember The Name (Run Beat Remix) (Instrumental Version)
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