Run Talk Radio Episode One from Kathy Simpson on Vimeo.
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Caleb, Daniel, and I finally got the chance to sit down and record our first episode of Run Talk Radio. Actually, it was our second recording, but our first was a crapshoot (maybe when we’re rich and famous we’ll let you all have a peek).
Social running seems to be getting all kinds of hype these days with the help of sites like Active.com launching it’s community section, Runnersworld.com and their forums, and then our favorite, DailyMile.com’s threaded workout conversation. In this first episode, we spend a bit of time discussing where social running meets the internet. Can you really become a better running if you know how to use the internet?
Next we talk about Daniel’s upcoming marathon, the ING NYC Marathon. Runners are crossing the line tomorrow morning, and after talking to Daniel about his race strategy, I have no doubt that he’ll finish strong. He’s got some tricks up his sleeve to help him get to the finish and some are more tradition, superstition and celebration than others.
After giving Daniel a bit of a pep talk, we go on to discuss the ins and outs of racing including some of the tricks that make marathons (and triathlons) so sexy… ok, maybe only runners will think it’s sexy.
FYI – DM has forums. Actually everything DM has implemented can be found somewhere else. Following = Friending, Graphs and charts = Buckeye just to name one, and Yahoo and then Google have had groups for some time. IMHO, they have just presented it in a new Web2.0 interface which people seem to really like.
From what I have seen, DM is a social site that happens to be a online training log. But they are getting better in the later since they are already very good at the first.
Mark, I agree that what DailyMile offers online can be found on other sites. DailyMile just makes it more user friendly. That and they have somehow attracted a very positive and encouraging community make it such a valuable resource.
What recommendations do you guys have for someone who wants to do their first marathon (besides start with a half marathon). What is a good running plan?
I agree with Daniel here. The community that dailymile has built is surprising and unexpected. It is extremely supportive and positive in ways that other sites aren’t.