Daily News, Fri, Mar 6

When I grow up, I want to be like Sir Ranulph Fiennes. He’s had two heart attacks, a double heart bypass, a cancer operation, and he’s diabetic. And at 71, he’ll be running Marathon des Sables.

Two new podcasts right here and here. About half the interview is spent talking about Way Too Cool, the rest about training, life, beer, and why Serena throws away her shoes. One more coming out today with two fast and married couples.

Ultrasportslive.tv will have full race day coverage from WayTooCool 50k. Check it out here.

You look at that cover photo and think “yeah, probably some elite dude in Colorado livin in his van.” Nope. Cool story!

AJW writes about trail running films here.

Spring ’15 Trail Running Film Festival will have some cool new films that’ll cover all aspects of trail running. You going?

Oi! New Zealand will have a trail running film festival of their own, too.

Could your Strava data be used against you in the future?

Willie’s ode to running in Patagonia. Those pictures are awesome.

I interviewed brewery owner/ER Doc/super fast runner Jason Friedman last year and had a great talk. Here’s his report from a very cold Mt Mitchell. Interesting commentary on his dietary success towards the end. It worked, but he’s bummed about it. I understand.

More on Ryan Sandes.

…and more from roadies freaking out about exact course length.

Check it out: The fifty healthiest foods of all time, with corresponding recipes.

I’ve no problem admitting I’m envious of Jason Schlarb for doing rad stuff like this.

Mic Med says:

March 6, 2015 at 5:56 am

2 nights ago I went to the Trail Running Film Fest during it’s Hartford stop. Well worth it, especially to see “Depressions” on the big screen and the Long Haul in full. I think we got to see 12 videos. I loved 4 of them, like 7 of them, and HATED one. But Cheers to the people who put it on: good time.Reference

Andy says:

March 6, 2015 at 6:02 am

That girl throws away lots of shoes. I really like the female interviews lately. They seem more fun and less guarded than men do.Reference

Paul B says:

March 6, 2015 at 10:36 am

have to agree the women have been much better recently.

March 6, 2015 at 6:03 am

I usually don’t pay attention to ESPN, but that was a cool story.

eric schranz says:

March 6, 2015 at 6:52 am

Thanks Andy. The episode I’m releasing today has really fun (and fast) women too.Reference

March 6, 2015 at 10:04 am

BTW did you recently start using a compressor? The last couple of episodes the callers audio was quite good.

Paul B says:

March 6, 2015 at 10:39 am

it was a good read. Really cool that he’s able to break off and be true to himself.Reference

March 6, 2015 at 10:40 am

Willie had a great write up. Excited to see how the race does and read his follow up stuff on it.Reference

March 6, 2015 at 10:58 am

oh gps watches…take out a wad of cash and burn it. This will give you the same heart sinking feeling you have when it reads inaccurately or the battery dies. The marketing geniuses of these companies have figured out how to sell a ton of these and make lots and lots of money off you because they figured out how to make you feel like a “Pro”. The best news for people like me (i’m a marketer in wine though) is that you aren’t a pro and I can simply charge a couple hundred bucks, and when the strap breaks or the battery dies you will just buy a new one. I just wish wine was as easy to sell as running and cycling gear. Wine however will help you celebrate better at the finish no matter what the gps reads or doesn’t readReference

Steve says:

March 6, 2015 at 11:24 am

I went to the Arlington, MA show on Monday and it was awesome. Took place in a small independent theatre and I got to watch some great trail running films while sipping a few local brews (and getting to meet James Varner, which was pretty cool). An all around great night, everyone should go check it out.Reference

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