Episode 28

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24th Jun 2020

Running News – July 2020 (Minisode)

Hello Runners!

Welcome and I hope you are all healthy and well.

So, as we all are enjoying whatever we can during pandemic summer, it appears it is not going away any time soon. Though businesses, retail and some restaurants are opening, more and more running races are cancelled this year. It is safe to say; the 2020 running race season is all but done. I think we all understand and accept that.

UPDATE: Just this morning, prior to releasing this episode, the New York Marathon was cancelled. It is all but a given that Chicago and most likely Marine Corps Marathon will follow soon.

My friend Michelle and I are a 2-person relay team participating in the Virtual Colorado Trail Challenge. This is a 500-mile goal that you have 95 days to complete. It started June 1st. We are just about half way through at just under 250 miles. You can still participate or even see the ongoing results. The name of our team is Bawls to the Wols! Track Us Here!

We are also doing a weekly Podcast for the Virtual Colorado Trail Challenge, which include updates and some very interesting guests. CLICK HERE to listen and even learn a little about the Colorado Trail.

If you have been listening to my podcast for some time, you will know that late last year and January of this year, I had a monthly “minisode” episode on some inspirational and motivating running news. Well due to the pandemic, there has been no running news. That is unless you want to hear about three thousand virtual races, race cancellations or people running races in their backyards, balcony or living room.

So after looking around for a few months, I found three wonderful running news stories to bring you. I know you are going to enjoy each of them. They really are motivating and inspirational.

I'm so honored that The Feel Good Running Podcast is growing due to you listeners. I cannot thank you enough. I do receive feedback and one common response is that this podcast is sporadic and not on a firm schedule. Well, that changes now. From this episode going forward, expect to receive a fresh new Feel Good Running episode the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Mark your calendars!

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Keep the running fire burning! Stay focused, healthy and safe and remember to “just show up and always, ALWAYS, feel good about YOUR running!

~ Jim

 

SHOW NOTES

Virtual “Colorado Trail” Challenge – SIGN UP HERE!

Virtual Colorado Trail Challenge Podcast Listen Here

Track Jim & Michelle - Virtual Colorado Trail Challenge - Track Here

Kim Skarphol – Fargo, ND – Runners World Article – (Writer - Andrew Dawson)

Edward May – Running all the Streets in Pittsburgh – Edwards Website - Article (Writer - Emma Skidmore) - Pittsburgh Magazine

Ginette Bedard – 86 Year old runs two hours every day – AOL Article VIDEO (Writer - Kelsey Weekman

 

Inspirational Running Quote

“Dicipline, Dedication, Willpower, Determination...Life is Good!” ~ Ginette Bedard

 

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About the Podcast

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.

About your host

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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.