Running In The Center Of The Universe

The Ashland Railroad 'Rails and Trails' 10k is Saturday, March 21, 2026. In the spirit of the upcoming race, I decided to dig into the podcast archives and pull out an old show about the same event. This episode from 2012 has my comments as the Race Director of the 34th Annual Ashland Railroad Run. Just for reference, the upcoming race is the 47th annual event! (I think I have the math right.)   Race info link: https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/VA/Ashland/AshlandRailroadRun Music by GarageBand and U.S.Marine Corps Band. 

I've been training for weeks now without any significant problems and then on my last long run, I suffered a minor injury. That and more in this episode, thanks for downloading the show! Links mentioned in the podcast: https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/VA/Ashland/AshlandRailroadRun https://raceroster.com/events/2026/105005/mammothmarch-virginia   This is Tywla's running log:

The training cycle is almost over and I've decided upon a hopeful half marathon finishing time for the race coming up March 7, 2026. That and more in this episode of the Running in the Center of the Universe podcast, thanks for downloading the show! Links mentioned in the show: https://www.falllinetrail.org/ https://www.hanoverarts.net/ashland-railroad-run Music by GarageBand and US Marine Corps Band. 

I have finally made it to double digits in the half marathon training program I'm following. I also found out big time that those mid week runs of 7 miles have a purpose and I need to start running them! All that and some updates about the 47th Annual Ashland Railroad 10k Run in this episode. Thanks for downloading the show! Some links mentioned in the podcast: https://www.hanoverarts.net/ https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Ashland/AshlandRailroadRun Music by GarageBand, US Marine Corps Band and Derek Miller's https://www.penmachine.com/.

The weather in Central Virginia continues to limit outdoor recreation but Ashland Dave isn't deterred! Thanks for downloading the podcast.  Music by GrargeBand, US Marine Corps Band and Derek Miller's https://www.penmachine.com/.    

Recent snow and ice in the Central Virginia area have caused issues for my training but I've adapted and tried to stay on course. That and some other commentary in this episode, thanks for downloading the show! Music by GarageBand and US Marine Corps Band.

I ran in unusually cold temperatures this week and there was a protest in Richmond. Thanks for downloading the show! Music by GarageBand and US Marine Corps Band.

Half marathon training continues with hill repeats! Thanks for downloading the show. Music by GrargeBand, US Marine Corps Band and Derek Miller's https://www.penmachine.com/.

Come along with me as I train for a half marathon, email me at ashlanddave@gmail.com with positive comments. Bruce checked in this week, make sure to listen to his podcast if you need more material to get you through the mileage you need. Thanks for downloading the show! https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/4iunj-df6fc/Justa-Runners-podcast Music by GrargeBand, US Marine Corps Band and Derek Miller's https://www.penmachine.com/  

This episode was originally produced in February 2014 and describes my participation in the Dahlgren Heritage Trail Half Marathon with my good friend Ashland Bryan. I've likely run over 1000 miles with Bryan over the years. Quality time! Music by United States Marine Corps Band and GarageBand. 

Week 3 training for the River City Half is done and I'm feeling pretty good with the program I'm following. It's a "relaxed fit" perspective I'm taking to this training cycle vs. "bootleg" style. Listen to the show to learn more about that! Thanks for downloading the show, you can reach me at ashlanddave@gmail.com. Music by US Marine Corps Band and GarageBand. 

Training during week 2 of a beginners half marathon training program was a success! Come along as I talk about training and other funny things along the way. Thanks for downloading the show! Music by GarageBand, US Marine Corps Band and the late Derek Miller's https://www.penmachine.com/podcast/.    

I plan to run the River City Half Marathon in Richmond VA on March 7, 2026. I just finished week 1 of my training. I'm following the beginner's program that Runner's World has on their website. Should be a piece of cake, right? Follow along and we will see!    My email is ashlanddave@gmail.com, check in and let me know where you hail from and what kind of running you do!   Links mentioned in the show: https://www.hanovercounty.gov/1201/Fall-Line-Trail https://www.sportsbackers.org/event/rivercityhalf/ Here is the program I plan to follow:

I went to Charlotte NC for a sporting event for the weekend but many things have happened before that. Listen to the show and find out what's going on with Ashland Dave. Thanks for downloading the show!   Music by GarageBand and U.S. Marine Corps Band. 

Listeners demanded more material so here’s an encore presentation of a show from 2012 about my Uncle Joe and his service in the Navy. Thanks for downloading the show! Music by GarageBand and US Marine Corps Band. 

This is the first show since September 2024 but it’s a doozie! Full recap of what the latest news is from Ashland Dave and the Center of the Universe, Ashland VA. Thanks for downloading the show!   Music by GarageBand and US Marine Corps Band. 

The podcast is finally at 300 shows! Thanks to all of the listeners who helped make this happen.    Links mentioned in the show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/topics-in-endurance-sports/id1202716722   https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/4iunj-df6fc/Justa-Runners-podcast

I had to pull out old but really funny content for this episode. Have you ever thought about what a steroids olympics would look like? 

This show has all kinds of news about what is going on with running in the Center of the Universe! Thanks for downloading the show! Music by GarageBand and US Marine Corps Band. 

Maybe more like weekend wimpy, but I'm getting out there. This show has some societal observations which maybe you've never thought about.