Episode 22

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18th Mar 2020

Running News & Covid-19 – March 2020 (Minisode)

Hello Runners!

How are you? I hope you are all very safe and faring well during these tough and unknown times we all are experiencing with the effects of the COVID-19 virus. Who would have ever thought something like this could happen in this day and age? It has certainly shook up all of our lives and the running world.

In this episode I provide some suggestions how you as a runner can work through, both physically and mentally, the disappointment and frustration of your target race being cancelled. Also I offer suggestions on how you can maintain your running through these trying times, which we all need to do mostly solo due to social distancing. I also talk about what it is like from a Race Director's point of view, the gut wrenching decisions that they must make, and how you can be of help.

My move from Maui to Denver took me away from my Podcast longer than I anticipated. I am sorry for the gap between episodes and no February news. I'm settled comfortably in Denver now and have my office and studio set up. You can expect some consistency from this point.

I'll talk about my move, and how I am adjusting to being back on the mainland after eight years on Maui in Episode #23. It will include a great round table discussion with long time runners, and dear friends from the Kihei Wednesday night run group I headed up there.

These are trying times and I would like to hear from you. Feel free to send me an email at jim@feelgoodrunning.com and let me know what is on your mind and if I can provide any advice. I will answer all emails personally. I would love to hear from you and how you are coping with the COVID-19 virus change of life.

SHOW NOTES

Joseph Oldendorf - Ultra Runner who broke his leg and crawled for 10 hours on technical trails in sub-freezing temps.

KIRO 7 - Michael Spears - Reporter - VIDEO

KATU 2 - KOMO News Staff - VIDEO

New York Post - Les Brown - Reporter (knee pic) - Article

 

Strava Runners Survey

Why We Run - Full Survey

 

Picture of my Niece 

Very proud of my niece Chere' Wilson who ran her first 10K at a 9:06 pace!

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Inspirational Running Quote (especially during these trying times)

“You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have!” – Bob Marley

 

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Feel Good Running | For the Everyday Runner!
Feel Good Running | For the Everyday Runner!
Feel Good Running is for the everyday runner. No matter if you are a long time runner, a beginner or just thinking about getting into running, you will enjoy each episode. Our goal is to inspire, motivate and even entertain you. Our guests are mostly everyday runners that have amazing stories about their running. There are also weekly news snippets about runners accomplishments that will inspire you. And we always end the show with a motivating running quote! Host Jim Lynch is an avid Feel Good Runner himself. Enjoy the show.

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Jim Lynch

I am an accomplished long-distance runner, having completed 101 marathons and earning recognition as a certified 50 States finisher, with a marathon completed in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. I have also completed a 50K ultramarathon in Moab, Utah.

In addition to my athletic achievements, I am a certified Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) race director and support multiple race events each year across Denver and beyond. I currently serve as the course director for the half marathon at the Denver Colfax Marathon. I also collaborate with HAL Sports and Aravaipa Running, contributing to the execution of several high-profile road and trail races.

Previously, I served as race director for the Maui Marathon from 2023 to 2025, following more than a decade of involvement in various leadership and operational roles. I also served as Vice President of Valley Isle Road Runners, supporting and growing the running community in Maui.