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Podcast 82: STEVE RUNNER Host of Phedippidations and “Virtual Training Partner” for Runners Around the World

Posted September 19th, 2007 at 4:42 PM by Adam Jacobs

Section: Running & Training, Motivation, Special Features, Interviews, Podcasts

Episode sponsored by: Bill Rodgers Sportswear
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Episode 82 of The Final Sprint Podcast, the most listened to running podcast in North America, features my interview with Steve Walker (known to the running community as “Steve Runner”); host and producer of the hit audio show “Phedippidations” and virtual training partner for runners around the world! As Timothy Sprinkle described in the September 2007 issue of Runner’s World Magazine:

Phedippidations is “… a running-centric podcast that combines inspiring profiles (Jesse Owens and Canadian Terry Fox), music … and on-the-scene midpack race reports from events like the Boston and Philadelphia marathons) … [Steve] makes a great running buddy … record[ing] many of his shows while running and wearing a microphone.”

His unique show has and continues to inspire a plethora of runners to run their first marathon and Steve serves as a knowledgeable, funny, creative and motivating running buddy for his tens of thousands of monthly listeners.

Download the podcast to hear Steve discuss his “Phedippidations” podcast, how it works, how his concept originated and evolved, advice/tips, inspiring tales, why any driven runner can complete a marathon, and much more!

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Host: Adam Jacobs | Guest: Steve Walker (aka Steve Runner)
Producer: Greg Cherniet
Musicians: Ryan Ahlwardt & Darnell Perkins
File Size: 16.8 MB | Length: 24:32 MIN

Episode sponsored by: Bill Rodgers Sportswear
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Think Global. Run Local! Announcing the 2nd annual “Phedippidations” World Wide Half Marathon

Posted June 13th, 2007 at 9:02 AM by Bridget Sullivan

Section: News & Results, Marathons

Last year, over 500 runners from 22 countries competed locally over 13.1 miles in a simultaneous, world wide running event that celebrated the shared experience of running together within the challenge of global competition. The resulting enthusiasm which spread across the globe has led to the announcement of the Second Annual “Phedippidations” World Wide Half Marathon, to be run over the weekend of October 13th and 14th.

”It’s fun to know that we’ll be taking part in an event with fellow runners all over the planet, and enjoying the camaraderie of a traditional road race” says one of the race directors, Steve Runner, from Central Massachusetts in the United States.

The Phedippidations World Wide Half Marathon is a free, non-commercial event where everyone is invited to register, train and run together in the spirit of friendship. Beginning today, runners of all abilities will be able to register for this unique event through the website, www.worldwidehalf.com .

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