Showdown in the Dome Day 4: I'm Built For This
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This week, "Running Times with Gagz" will be remotely releasing a mini-series, "Showdown in the Dome", from Milwaukee, Wisconsin as Gagz runs his first 72-hour race at 6 Days in the Dome. Listeners will hear from his crew, and , who will provide updates and color commentary over the next few days while Gagz is running. The clock is ticking, and with only hours left can Gagz pull out the win? Alden and John wrap up their crewing experience, and Gagz provides some post-race insight. You can follow the race live through the and . in the Ciele x Trials of...
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Showdown in the Dome Day 3: Too Much Positive Gobbledygook
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This week, "Running Times with Gagz" will be remotely releasing a mini-series, "Showdown in the Dome", from Milwaukee, Wisconsin as Gagz runs his first 72-hour race at 6 Days in the Dome. Listeners will hear from his crew, and , who will provide updates and color commentary over the next few days while Gagz is running. The race is halfway over, but Gagz isn't ready to quit... or is he? Alden and John discuss the many ups and downs of the day, and Gagz talks a fair amount of shit to cap the day. You can follow the race live through the and . in the Ciele x...
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Showdown in the Dome Day 2: Getting Punched in the Mouth
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This week, "Running Times with Gagz" will be remotely releasing a mini-series, "Showdown in the Dome", from Milwaukee, Wisconsin as Gagz runs his first 72-hour race at 6 Days in the Dome. Listeners will hear from his crew, and , who will provide updates and color commentary over the next few days while Gagz is running. After a great first 50 miles, the wheels start to fall off. Alden and John discuss what it's like to crew for this race, and Gagz reflects on what it's like to run in a race with ultra-endurance legends. You can follow the race live through the and ....
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Showdown in the Dome Day 1: Firing Up the Diesel Engine
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This week, "Running Times with Gagz" will be remotely releasing a mini-series, "Showdown in the Dome", from Milwaukee, Wisconsin as Gagz runs his first 72-hour race at 6 Days in the Dome. In the second installment, Gagz begins his 72-hour race. With hiccups in the first few hours, he was able to settle into a groove and knock down some miles. After the first 12 hours of the race, Gagz is currently in 2nd Place overall with 52.9 miles completed. You can follow the race live through the and . in the Ciele x Trials of Miles Film Fest. This episode was produced and hosted...
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Showdown in the Dome Day 0: 72-Hour Race Preview
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This week, "Running Times with Gagz" will be remotely releasing a mini-series, "Showdown in the Dome", from Milwaukee, Wisconsin as Gagz runs his first 72-hour race at 6 Days in the Dome. In this first episode, recorded just 14 hours before Gagz will toe the starting line, listeners can get a preview of the race format and Gagz's plans, mindset, and goals. Listeners will also hear from his crew, and , who will updates and color commentary to listeners over the next few days while Gagz is running. You can follow the race live at the and . in the Ciele x Trials of Miles Film Fest. This...
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Glitter & Grit
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On this episode of Running Times, Gagz welcomes into studio Rachel Bambrick, a local ultrarunner, community member, and co-founder of Why We Run Crew. Rachel recently completed the Cocadona 250 - an extraordinary, life changing 250 mile race that meanders up down and all around the scenic deserts and mountains of Arizona. Take delight as Rachel waxes poetic about the duality of glitter and grit in her life and in the world at large. She expounds this psychology and explains how her mindset has facilitated her to tackle many larger than life challenges, such as running...
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Equilibrium
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On this episode of Running Times, Gagz welcomes Valentina Viana and Aaron Nixon into the studio for a spirited discussion centered around the word "Equilibrium," or the idea of using movement to stay balanced. Equilibrium is also the title of a new mural prominently featuring Valentina & Aaron - two cherished members of Philly's vibrant running community. Valentina emigrated from Valencia, Venezuela, at age 23, due to overwhelming social and political issues. She left behind her family and friends to pursue the American dream. Valentina is 30 now and has made...
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Howl Ultrarun
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On this episode of Running Times, Gagz is joined in studio by friend and listener favorite, Eddie Gieda, along with ultrarunner and bearded wiseman, Michael Koehler. The trio dissect the cosmic forces that brought them together and ultimately led them to partake in the Howl Ultrarun, a 93-mile spiritual odyssey through NJ & NYC that celebrated the life and legacy of American poet and counterculture icon, Allen Ginsberg. Later in the conversation, Gagz updates the listeners with a few announcements that you won't want to miss! Michael is a local photography teacher...
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Limitless with Nate Dirvin
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On this episode of Running Times, Gagz welcomes into the studio local Endurance Athlete and Ultrarunner, Nate Dirvin. For 2 years in a row Nate has completed the Triple Crown of 200s - plus Badwater 135 both years, Cocadona 250, Drift 100, and a slew of other graduate level 100 milers! Nate is a devoted father, member of the Coast Guard Reserves, 20+ year Ocean Lifeguard and Guidance Counselor who has spent most of his adult life in service to others. Nate runs to set an example for his son, help motivate others, and pays it forward through charitable acts. Since 2020 he has...
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Slippery Slopes with Kellen and Cass Matthews
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On this episode of Running Times, Gagz welcomes local powerhouse couple, Kellen and Cass Matthews, into the studio for a heartfelt discussion about the pitfalls of addiction and the slippery slope of recovery. Kellen is a standout hybrid athlete on the precipice of solidifying his reputation in the Philly area and beyond. He is joined in studio by his wife, Cass - better known as Cass and the City to her followers on social media and her viewers on Fox 29's "The 215." Slippery Slopes takes a raw, honest, and personal look at the prevalence of prescription opioids while placing an...
info_outlineOn this episode of Running Times, Gagz is joined in studio by accomplished Trail and Ultrarunner, Sophorn Choup. Sophorn has quietly amassed a stout resume tackling some of Ultrarunning's most prestigious and grueling races, including Western States and HURT 100.
Sophorn was born in Cambodia but fled the country with her family in the late 70s. By the mid 80s all had settled in Central, PA - but this harrowing experience is more than a footnote in Sophorn's story. Rather, it has become the root of her strength, the source of her power, and the opening lines to The Legend of Sophorn.
Whether she's climbing the Rocky Steps for 24 hours, or running her own 100 mile fatass race through the Wissahickon, Sophorn's resolve has been forged in iron and is displayed with a smile for the world to admire.
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