Real People Run

We finish our interview with local race course measurer, Oscar Wagner, and explore the ins and outs of what it takes to certify a running course. Web Sites mentioned in this episode. Oscar Wagner (Oscar’s Race Results) – https://lwagner905.wordpress.com/ Haunted Half Marathon – http://werunevents.com/haunted-half/

We continue our interview with local race course measurer, Oscar Wagner, and explore the ins and outs of what it takes to certify a running course. Be sure to check out Oscar's USATF map of the Bristol Half and Half Half Marathon to appreciate the detail at which courses are measured and certified. Web Sites mentioned in this episode. USATF Course Map for Bristol Half and Halh Half Marathon - https://www.usatf.org/events/courses/maps/showMap.asp?courseID=TN14140MS Bristol Half and Half Half Marathon - http://werunevents.com/bristol-half-half/ Crazy 8s 8K - http://werunevents.com/crazy-8s/ Haunted Half Marathon - http://werunevents.com/haunted-half/ USA Track & Field Course Certification – http://www.usatf.org/Products-/-Services/Course-Certifications/USATF-Certified-Courses/Certify-Your-Course.aspx Oscar Wagner (Oscar’s Race Results) – https://lwagner905.wordpress.com/

Have you ever wondered who decided a 5K course was 5 kilometers? Or why it took you 13.5 miles to run a 13.1 mile half-marathon? On Episode 9 of Real People Run, we begin part 1 of an interview with local race course measurer, Oscar Wagner, and explore the ins and outs of what it takes to certify a running course. You'll be amazed at the level of detail involved. Web Sites mentioned in this episode. USA Track & Field Course Certification - http://www.usatf.org/Products-/-Services/Course-Certifications/USATF-Certified-Courses/Certify-Your-Course.aspx Oscar Wagner (Oscar's Race Results) - https://lwagner905.wordpress.com/

On Episode 8 of Real People Run, we talk about running clubs in general and the State of Franklin Track Club specifically. Our special guest is the new president of the State of Franklin Track Club, our very own Donna Bays. Web Sites mentioned in this episode. State of Franklin Track Club - http://www.runtricities.org/ Road Runners Club of America - http://www.rrca.org/ USA Track & Field - http://www.usatf.org/

In Episode 7 of Real People Run we discuss the ins and outs of choosing the perfect destination race. Web Sites Mentioned in This Episode Virginia Creeper Marathon - http://www.runtricities.org/creepermarathon/ TCS New York Marathon - https://www.tcsnycmarathon.org/ Boston Marathon - http://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon.aspx Marine Corps Marathon - http://www.marinemarathon.com/ Portland Marathon - http://portlandmarathon.org/ Honolulu Marathon - https://www.honolulumarathon.org/ Disney World Marathon - https://www.honolulumarathon.org/ Rock 'n'Roll Marathon Series - http://www.runrocknroll.com/ Kiawah Island Golf Resort Marathon - https://kiawahresort.com/recreation/kiawah-island-marathon/ Rock 'n' Roll Savannah - http://www.runrocknroll.com/savannah/ Cooper River Bridge Run - http://bridgerun.com/ AJC Peachtree Road Race - https://www.atlantatrackclub.org/peachtree

On Episode 6 of Real People Run, we take a look at goal setting for 2018. Web Sites Referred to in This Episode Run The Edge Virtual Challenges- https://runtheedge.com/ Tarheel Ultra - http://www.runtarheel.com/ National Parks Half Marathon Series - https://vacationraces.com/half-marathons/ Umstead 100 - http://www.umstead100.org/ Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies - https://www.amazon.com/Built-Last-Successful-Visionary-Essentials/dp/0060516402

On Episode 5 of Real People Run, we discuss the ins and outs of selecting and buying running shoes with Phil Horner of Fleet Feet Sports of Kingsport and Johnson City. Web Sites Referred to in This Episode Fleet Feet Sports of Kingsport and Johnson City - http://www.fleetfeetkingsport.com/ Fleet Feet Fit ID - https://www.fleetfeetsports.com/catalogs/fit-id Hoka Shoes - https://www.hokaoneone.com/ Altra Shoes - https://www.altrarunning.com/ Brooks Shoes - http://www.brooksrunning.com/ Nike Shoes - https://www.nike.com/ Mizuno Shoes - https://www.mizunousa.com/ New Balance Shoes - http://www.newbalance.com/ Saucony Shoes - http://www.saucony.com/

This is part 2 of 2 of our interview with Lt. Steve Hammonds, Executive Director of Kingsport 911, on runner safety. Some of the topics addressed in part 2 are: What we should carry with us running; Sharing your location with others; Interacting with others along your route; Defending yourself against threats; and Should runners arm themselves? Web sites referred to in this episode: Garmin - https://www.garmin.com/en-US Map My Run - http://www.mapmyrun.com/ Glympse - https://www.glympse.com/ Life360 - https://www.life360.com/ Road ID - https://www.roadid.com/ QALO Silicone Wedding Rings - https://qalo.com/ City of Kingsport Alert Signups - https://www.kingsporttn.gov/

We begin part 1 of 2 on runner safety with special guest, Lieutenant Steve Hammonds, Executive Director of Kingsport 911 and a 23 year veteran of the Kingsport Police Department. Lt. Hammonds teaches self-defense classes to runners and is a runner himself. Some of the topics addresses in this episode include: Dangers Runners Face; Running with Earphones; Running with Others; Picking Running Routes; Avoiding Predictability; Listening to Your Instincts; Informing Others of Your Running Plans; Dealing with Animals; Running Around Traffic; and Are Reflective Vests and Lights a Running Risk? Web Sites Referenced in This Episode: Kingsport 911 - http://kingsport911.org/ Kingsport Police Department - https://www.kingsporttn.gov/police-department/ Kingsport Greenbelt - http://www.kingsportgreenbelt.com/ The Gift of Fear: And Other Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence by Gavin de Becker - https://www.amazon.com/Gift-Fear-Survival-Signals-Violence/dp/0440226198

On Episode 2 of Real People Run we discuss running during the coldest months of the year. Web sites referred to in this episode. Clothing and other equipment. http://buffusa.com/ https://yaktrax.implus.com/ https://kahtoola.com/product/microspikes/ https://onemoremile.net/ http://www.goodwill.org/ https://www.nathansports.com/ https://knucklelights.com/ http://gomotiongear.com/ What to Wear Tool https://www.runnersworld.com/what-to-wear

On Episode 1 of Real People Run we discuss how to get your run in when you're away from home. We also kick off Phil and Wade’s Excellent Adventure where Donna takes two middle-aged men from 0 to 26.2 miles in a year. Finally, we look at some upcoming Thanksgiving Day races. Web sites referred to in this episode. Races Mentioned New York City Marathon - https://www.tcsnycmarathon.org/ AmazinGrace 5K - http://www.fbcamazingrace5k.com/ Boston Marathon - http://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon.aspx Johnson City Turkey Trot - http://www.jcturkeytrot.com/ Chase the Turkey 5k Race and Family Walk - http://www.fleetfeetkingsport.com/ Run Groups, Race Schedules, and Running Routes Garmin - https://connect.garmin.com/en-US/ Map My Run - http://www.mapmyrun.com/us/ USA Track & Field - http://www.usatf.org/ City Running Tours - http://www.cityrunningtours.com/ Road Runners Club of America - http://www.rrca.org/ State of Franklin Track Club - http://runtricities.org/ Johnson City Run Club – http://www.runforjc.org/ Knoxville Track Club - http://www.ktc.org/ Fleet Feet Sports - https://www.fleetfeetsports.com/ Running in the USA - http://www.runningintheusa.com/ Other Web Sites The Loafer - https://theloaferonline.com/ VIPSeen - https://vipseenmag.com/