Endurance Base Camp Podcast Mon, 27 Oct 2025 21:13:16 +0000 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 21:13:16 +0000 Libsyn RSSgen 1.0 http://endurancebasecamp.com/podcast/ http://endurancebasecamp.com/podcast/ () A look at endurance training principles, events and lifestyle for the runner, triathlete and general endurance junkie. Endurance Base Camp Podcast Gary Ditsch no episodic Health. Fitness. Performance. run,running,runner,marathon,triathlete,triathlon,Ironman,cycle,cycling,cyclist,swim,swimming,swimmer,strength,training,exercise,fitness,wellness no garyditsch@gmail.comGary Ditsch 013 - Hydration talk with Brendon McDermott, Ph.D, ATC 013 - Hydration talk with Brendon McDermott, Ph.D, ATC Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:47:00 +0000 Brendon's contact information and show notes can be found here:

http://www.endurancebasecamp.com/category/resources/podcast/  -- go to episode 13

]]> Brendon's contact information and show notes can be found here:

http://www.endurancebasecamp.com/category/resources/podcast/  -- go to episode 13

]]> 51:54 false full garyditsch@gmail.com (Gary Ditsch)Gary DitschBrendon's contact information and show notes can be found here: http://www.endurancebasecamp.com/category/resources/podcast/  -- go to episode 13 012 - Saori Talks Marathon Breakthrough 012 - Saori Talks Marathon Breakthrough Tue, 25 May 2010 16:23:00 +0000 Saori and I get together and discuss her marathon training as she worked towards the New Orleans Marathon, where she took 18.5 minutes off her marathon personal best.

Show notes can be found at:  http://www.endurancebasecamp.com/category/resources/podcast/

]]> Saori and I get together and discuss her marathon training as she worked towards the New Orleans Marathon, where she took 18.5 minutes off her marathon personal best.

Show notes can be found at:  http://www.endurancebasecamp.com/category/resources/podcast/

]]> 30:47 false full garyditsch@gmail.com (Gary Ditsch)Gary DitschSaori and I get together and discuss her marathon training as she worked towards the New Orleans Marathon, where she took 18.5 minutes off her marathon personal best. Show notes can be found at:  http://www.endurancebasecamp.com/category/resources/podcast/ 011 - Gary's New Orleans Marathon Recap 011 - Gary's New Orleans Marathon Recap Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:51:00 +0000 I finally got the courage to publish my New Orleans Marathon Race recap.  There are a lot of lessons to learn from this race that I will use in the future!  Show notes can be found at:  http://www.endurancebasecamp.com/category/resources/podcast/

]]> I finally got the courage to publish my New Orleans Marathon Race recap.  There are a lot of lessons to learn from this race that I will use in the future!  Show notes can be found at:  http://www.endurancebasecamp.com/category/resources/podcast/

]]> 41:10 false full garyditsch@gmail.com (Gary Ditsch)Gary DitschI finally got the courage to publish my New Orleans Marathon Race recap.  There are a lot of lessons to learn from this race that I will use in the future!  Show notes can be found at:  http://www.endurancebasecamp.com/category/resources/podcast/ 010 - Run Walk Strategy for training and racing 010 - Run Walk Strategy for training and racing Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:53:00 +0000 Show #10 - Focused on using a run/walk strategy to do your run training and racing. Plus interview with Jill Kearns about her marathon training and incorporating run/walk. You can find the complete show notes at: http://www.endurancebasecamp.com/category/podcast/

]]> Show #10 - Focused on using a run/walk strategy to do your run training and racing. Plus interview with Jill Kearns about her marathon training and incorporating run/walk. You can find the complete show notes at: http://www.endurancebasecamp.com/category/podcast/

]]> 01:08:56 false full garyditsch@gmail.com (Gary Ditsch)Gary DitschShow #10 - Focused on using a run/walk strategy to do your run training and racing. Plus interview with Jill Kearns about her marathon training and incorporating run/walk. You can find the complete show notes at: http://www.endurancebasecamp.com/category/podcast/ 009 - Two mistakes runners make in their training 009 - Two mistakes runners make in their training Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:58:00 +0000 ]]> 32:44 false full garyditsch@gmail.com (Gary Ditsch)Gary DitschHello again!  In this new podcast I discuss some thoughts about two mistakes that I see runners make when training for half marathons or marathons. 008 - Hydration and the role of sodium 008 - Hydration and the role of sodium Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:35:00 +0000
Focus - The role of sodium when trying to properly hydrate during an endurance event.  How to calculate your sweat rate.  And a look at some common sports nutrition products.

Follow this link to delicious:  Hydration and Sodium - you'll find the following articles linked there:

a.  fluid balance test
b.  dehydration and heat injury
c.  weight changes, medical complications and performance during an Ironman triathlon
d.  salt and the athlete
e.  hyponutremia, water intoxication, the dangers of too much water
f.  ultracycling: water and salt intake
g.  too much of a good thing
h.  thm sweat rate calculator
i.  USATF self testing program for optimal hydration

Lots of information in those articles, you can also find some good info in Timothy Noakes' book,  Lore of Running.

Join me on my Bday Endure Challenge:

youtube - hopefully daily updates here
twitter
facebook

later -- see you on the roads!
]]> Hydration and Sodium - you'll find the following articles linked there:a.  fluid balance testb.  dehydration and heat injuryc.  weight changes, medical complications and performance during an Ironman triathlond.  salt and the athletee.  hyponutremia, water intoxication, the dangers of too much waterf.  ultracycling: water and salt intakeg.  too much of a good thingh.  thm sweat rate calculatori.  USATF self testing program for optimal hydrationLots of information in those articles, you can also find some good info in Timothy Noakes' book,  Lore of Running.Join me on my Bday Endure Challenge:youtube - hopefully daily updates heretwitterfacebooklater -- see you on the roads!]]> 53:52 false full garyditsch@gmail.com (Gary Ditsch)Gary DitschShow #8 - Focus - The role of sodium when trying to properly hydrate during an endurance event.  How to calculate your sweat rate.  And a look at some common sports nutrition products. Follow this link to delicious:  Hydration and Sodium - you'll find the following articles linked there: a.  fluid balance test b.  dehydration and heat injury c.  weight changes, medical complications and performance during an Ironman triathlon d.  salt and the athlete e.  hyponutremia, water intoxication, the dangers of too much water f.  ultracycling: water and salt intake g.  too much of a good thing h.  thm sweat rate calculator i.  USATF self testing program for optimal hydration Lots of information in those articles, you can also find some good info in Timothy Noakes' book,  Lore of Running. Join me on my Bday Endure Challenge: youtube - hopefully daily updates here twitter facebook later -- see you on the roads! 007 - First 3 Steps of Nutrition Basics, updates 007 - First 3 Steps of Nutrition Basics, updates Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:13:00 +0000
1.  Nutrition Basics:  First three steps to think about when making dietary changes.  They seem too simple for most people to take seriously... that is until they are used and implemented.  Do them and you'll notice a change in your dietary behavior.

2.  Team Updates:  Chicago Team, Kendrick at NY Tri, 3 EBC Team Members at Tom Sawyer Tri

3.  Non Team Updates:  Elaine Breeden goes to China, Jeff Buhr has great Muncie and Steelhead races, Tony White gets 3rd overall at Steelhead, more.

4.  Ultra Endurance Challenge Update... still anxious, but it's going to be fun.

Music:

a - Buffalo Batter, Hold On - Ivy League
b - Chinatown - Oneside
c - NIN - Head Down

Websites:

a - mindlesseating.com
b - fruitandveggiesmatter.gov
c - elmwoodstockfarm.com
d - fitday.com
e - localharvest.org

Books:

a - Mindless Eating
b - In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto
]]> Ivy Leagueb - Chinatown - Onesidec - NIN - Head DownWebsites:a - mindlesseating.comb - fruitandveggiesmatter.govc - elmwoodstockfarm.comd - fitday.come - localharvest.orgBooks:a - Mindless Eatingb - In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto]]> 01:07:14 false full garyditsch@gmail.com (Gary Ditsch)Gary DitschShow #7 - 1.  Nutrition Basics:  First three steps to think about when making dietary changes.  They seem too simple for most people to take seriously... that is until they are used and implemented.  Do them and you'll notice a change in your dietary behavior. 2.  Team Updates:  Chicago Team, Kendrick at NY Tri, 3 EBC Team Members at Tom Sawyer Tri 3.  Non Team Updates:  Elaine Breeden goes to China, Jeff Buhr has great Muncie and Steelhead races, Tony White gets 3rd overall at Steelhead, more. 4.  Ultra Endurance Challenge Update... still anxious, but it's going to be fun. Music: a - Buffalo Batter, Hold On - Ivy League b - Chinatown - Oneside c - NIN - Head Down Websites: a - mindlesseating.com b - fruitandveggiesmatter.gov c - elmwoodstockfarm.com d - fitday.com e - localharvest.org Books: a - Mindless Eating b - In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto 006 - Strength Training for Runners and Chicago Training updates. 006 - Strength Training for Runners and Chicago Training updates. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 02:13:00 +0000
1.  The Chicago Marathon training group is not into their second phase of the training program.  I give some of my thoughts about what has been going on and read some of the feedback I've received.

2.  Strength Training for Runners.  Nikki and I have finished a book/training guide for runners to use when implementing a strength training program.  It includes 4 training programs, pictures and descriptions of the exercises and some general thoughts on the value of strength training for injury prevention and/or performance improvement.

Here's a link to the book:  Strength Training for Runners Ebook

3.  Celebrating 30 years of living well.  I talk about the challenge that I've decided to take on during the week that I turn 30. 

Music:

1.  The Benny's - intro
2.  Gina Villalobos
3.  Corporate Whore
4.  Bows and Arrows

Other links:

1.  Running with the Pack
2.  Bill Anders
3.  BfitBday

We appreciate those readers and listeners that have purchased our book already!
]]> Strength Training for Runners Ebook3.  Celebrating 30 years of living well.  I talk about the challenge that I've decided to take on during the week that I turn 30.  Music:1.  The Benny's - intro2.  Gina Villalobos3.  Corporate Whore4.  Bows and ArrowsOther links:1.  Running with the Pack2.  Bill Anders3.  BfitBdayWe appreciate those readers and listeners that have purchased our book already!]]> 01:02:04 false full garyditsch@gmail.com (Gary Ditsch)Gary DitschShow #6 - Strength Training for Runners and Chicago Training updates 1.  The Chicago Marathon training group is not into their second phase of the training program.  I give some of my thoughts about what has been going on and read some of the feedback I've received. 2.  Strength Training for Runners.  Nikki and I have finished a book/training guide for runners to use when implementing a strength training program.  It includes 4 training programs, pictures and descriptions of the exercises and some general thoughts on the value of strength training for injury prevention and/or performance improvement. Here's a link to the book:  Strength Training for Runners Ebook 3.  Celebrating 30 years of living well.  I talk about the challenge that I've decided to take on during the week that I turn 30.  Music: 1.  The Benny's - intro 2.  Gina Villalobos 3.  Corporate Whore 4.  Bows and Arrows Other links: 1.  Running with the Pack 2.  Bill Anders 3.  BfitBday We appreciate those readers and listeners that have purchased our book already! 005 - Todd's Road Stumblers and Lexington Streets 005 - Todd's Road Stumblers and Lexington Streets Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:57:00 +0000
1.  Todd's Road with Jeff and crew (Jeff is only audible runner in group besides me)
2.  Pit Bull
3.  What Todd's has done for my running
4.  Mark Nenow at Todd's
5.  500 Mile Club

6.  Rise of the Creative Class quote - book by Richard Florida

7.  Run commute home on Lexinton's Richmond and Chinoe streets
- google map of run



Music:

1.  Forever More by Fishbone
2.  Down by the Beach, Boieee by Super Hero

Link:

1.  Todd's Road Stumbler's History (pdf)





]]> Todd's Road with Jeff and crew (Jeff is only audible runner in group besides me)2.  Pit Bull 3.  What Todd's has done for my running4.  Mark Nenow at Todd's5.  500 Mile Club6.  Rise of the Creative Class quote - book by Richard Florida7.  Run commute home on Lexinton's Richmond and Chinoe streets- google map of runMusic:1.  Forever More by Fishbone2.  Down by the Beach, Boieee by Super HeroLink:1.  Todd's Road Stumbler's History (pdf)]]> 57:26 false full garyditsch@gmail.com (Gary Ditsch)Gary DitschShow #5 - Topics 1.  Todd's Road with Jeff and crew (Jeff is only audible runner in group besides me) 2.  Pit Bull 3.  What Todd's has done for my running 4.  Mark Nenow at Todd's 5.  500 Mile Club 6.  Rise of the Creative Class quote - book by Richard Florida 7.  Run commute home on Lexinton's Richmond and Chinoe streets - google map of run Music: 1.  Forever More by Fishbone 2.  Down by the Beach, Boieee by Super Hero Link: 1.  Todd's Road Stumbler's History (pdf) 004 - Fletcher Flyer Century and more 004 - Fletcher Flyer Century and more Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:05:00 +0000
1.  Fletcher Flyer Century ride audio, Asheville, North Carolina
2.  Value of Consistency in training
3.  Into the Wild quote
4.  Sleep
5.  Mindfulness Meditation

Books mentioned:

1.  Into the Wild - John Krakauer
2.  Breakthrough Triathlon Training - Brad Kearns
3.  Full Catastrophe Living - Jon Kabat-Zinn

You Tube Video:  Fletcher Flyer Century

Music:

1.  Intro - The Benny's : Stroll Through Town
2.  Greg Waters : Don't Hold Back
3.  Phil Ayoub : Scenes from American Highway Rest Stop

- Mental Training for Endurance Athletes , written in 03 that relates to the Mindfulness discussion that was in this podcast.

- Zen Triathlon and Hornet Juice challenge
- The challenge is actually on a facebook page, but by the weird possibility that someone doesn't have a facebook account, this is the page that Bret talks about Hornet Juice.

- Arizona State on itunes

Please leave feedback at:

1. This page!
2.  Gary's Fitness Blog
3.  Itunes



]]> Stroll Through Town2.  Greg Waters : Don't Hold Back3.  Phil Ayoub : Scenes from American Highway Rest Stop- Mental Training for Endurance Athletes , written in 03 that relates to the Mindfulness discussion that was in this podcast.- Zen Triathlon and Hornet Juice challenge- The challenge is actually on a facebook page, but by the weird possibility that someone doesn't have a facebook account, this is the page that Bret talks about Hornet Juice.- Arizona State on itunesPlease leave feedback at:1. This page!2.  Gary's Fitness Blog3.  Itunes]]> 41:49 false full garyditsch@gmail.com (Gary Ditsch)Gary DitschShow #4 - Topics: 1.  Fletcher Flyer Century ride audio, Asheville, North Carolina 2.  Value of Consistency in training 3.  Into the Wild quote 4.  Sleep 5.  Mindfulness Meditation Books mentioned: 1.  Into the Wild - John Krakauer 2.  Breakthrough Triathlon Training - Brad Kearns 3.  Full Catastrophe Living - Jon Kabat-Zinn You Tube Video:  Fletcher Flyer Century Music: 1.  Intro - The Benny's : Stroll Through Town 2.  Greg Waters : Don't Hold Back 3.  Phil Ayoub : Scenes from American Highway Rest Stop - Mental Training for Endurance Athletes , written in 03 that relates to the Mindfulness discussion that was in this podcast. - Zen Triathlon and Hornet Juice challenge - The challenge is actually on a facebook page, but by the weird possibility that someone doesn't have a facebook account, this is the page that Bret talks about Hornet Juice. - Arizona State on itunes Please leave feedback at: 1. This page! 2.  Gary's Fitness Blog 3.  Itunes 003 - Flying Pig Marathon Report 003 - Flying Pig Marathon Report Fri, 16 May 2008 13:08:00 +0000
Music:

1. Geoff Smith - Not on the radio.
2. Atomictom - Play that dirty girl.
3. Runaway Dorothy - Abilene
3. Nine Inch Nails - Discipline (off new album The Slip - download here)
4. The Benny's - Fast Eddie
5. Nine Inch Nails - echoplex (off new album The Slip - download here)

Notes:  Basic Topics

1.  lots about run walking and strategy
2.  some description of course
3.  discussion on mentally finishing the race
4.  etc...

Links to references and shout-outs:

1.  Bill Anders at billanders.wordpress.com
2.  Peter at dcspinster.blogspot.com
3.  Peter at auggiesdad.sweat365.com
4.  Runaway Dorothy - link is to myspace page
5.  Most People are DJs podcast

Oh and of course my reference to my current favorite podcasts:

1.  Steverunner
2.  Confessions of a Runner
3.  Zen and the art of Triathlon

My written reports:

1.  stats from race
2.  written race report
3.  the "Have a compelling story" article

thanks again...


]]> Not on the radio.2. Atomictom - Play that dirty girl.3. Runaway Dorothy - Abilene3. Nine Inch Nails - Discipline (off new album The Slip - download here)4. The Benny's - Fast Eddie5. Nine Inch Nails - echoplex (off new album The Slip - download here)Notes:  Basic Topics1.  lots about run walking and strategy2.  some description of course3.  discussion on mentally finishing the race4.  etc...Links to references and shout-outs:1.  Bill Anders at billanders.wordpress.com2.  Peter at dcspinster.blogspot.com3.  Peter at auggiesdad.sweat365.com4.  Runaway Dorothy - link is to myspace page5.  Most People are DJs podcastOh and of course my reference to my current favorite podcasts:1.  Steverunner2.  Confessions of a Runner3.  Zen and the art of TriathlonMy written reports:1.  stats from race2.  written race report3.  the "Have a compelling story" articlethanks again...]]> 48:12 false full garyditsch@gmail.com (Gary Ditsch)Gary DitschShow #3 - Running the Flying Pig Marathon in Cincinnati, Ohio. Music: 1. Geoff Smith - Not on the radio. 2. Atomictom - Play that dirty girl. 3. Runaway Dorothy - Abilene 3. Nine Inch Nails - Discipline (off new album The Slip - download here) 4. The Benny's - Fast Eddie 5. Nine Inch Nails - echoplex (off new album The Slip - download here) Notes:  Basic Topics 1.  lots about run walking and strategy 2.  some description of course 3.  discussion on mentally finishing the race 4.  etc... Links to references and shout-outs: 1.  Bill Anders at billanders.wordpress.com 2.  Peter at dcspinster.blogspot.com 3.  Peter at auggiesdad.sweat365.com 4.  Runaway Dorothy - link is to myspace page 5.  Most People are DJs podcast Oh and of course my reference to my current favorite podcasts: 1.  Steverunner 2.  Confessions of a Runner 3.  Zen and the art of Triathlon My written reports: 1.  stats from race 2.  written race report 3.  the "Have a compelling story" article thanks again... 002 - Country Music Race Podcast 002 - Country Music Race Podcast Sat, 03 May 2008 18:20:00 +0000
Music:

1 - The Benny's :  Stroll Through Town
2 - Runaway Dorothy: Hard Way Home
3 - Bradley West: Slow Train
4 - bill: Panacea
5 - bill: Sound Scientist

Notes:  Basic Topics

a - Nashville has a great coursed designed!
b - have a race strategy prepared before the start line
c - Country Music Marathon is not a flat course.
d - marathoning is a mental game...

Thanks for everyone willing to listen to our run in Nashville.  I hope that you enjoyed it.  I also have personally learned a lot about producing these podcasts... hopefully I can get them out in a more timely manner and have better sound quality.. it is a work in progress.

If you want to contribute to the show, feel free to email me, call me on my cell phone (number is on Endurance Base Camp site) or..

help me find great music to use during the podcasts.

Thanks again.

]]> Stroll Through Town2 - Runaway Dorothy: Hard Way Home3 - Bradley West: Slow Train4 - bill: Panacea5 - bill: Sound ScientistNotes:  Basic Topicsa - Nashville has a great coursed designed!b - have a race strategy prepared before the start linec - Country Music Marathon is not a flat course.d - marathoning is a mental game...Thanks for everyone willing to listen to our run in Nashville.  I hope that you enjoyed it.  I also have personally learned a lot about producing these podcasts... hopefully I can get them out in a more timely manner and have better sound quality.. it is a work in progress.If you want to contribute to the show, feel free to email me, call me on my cell phone (number is on Endurance Base Camp site) or..help me find great music to use during the podcasts.Thanks again.]]> 41:22 false full garyditsch@gmail.com (Gary Ditsch)Gary DitschShow #2 - Running the Country Music Marathon in Nashville, TN. Music: 1 - The Benny's :  Stroll Through Town 2 - Runaway Dorothy: Hard Way Home 3 - Bradley West: Slow Train 4 - bill: Panacea 5 - bill: Sound Scientist Notes:  Basic Topics a - Nashville has a great coursed designed! b - have a race strategy prepared before the start line c - Country Music Marathon is not a flat course. d - marathoning is a mental game... Thanks for everyone willing to listen to our run in Nashville.  I hope that you enjoyed it.  I also have personally learned a lot about producing these podcasts... hopefully I can get them out in a more timely manner and have better sound quality.. it is a work in progress. If you want to contribute to the show, feel free to email me, call me on my cell phone (number is on Endurance Base Camp site) or.. help me find great music to use during the podcasts. Thanks again. The long run in a marathon program. The double long strategy. The long run in a marathon program. The double long strategy. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:29:00 +0000
Intro:  Song - "I Ride the Train" by Spoilsport

Quote - by Laurence Gonzales in Deep Survival

Transition / End:  Song - "Theives of Memory" by Parlour Steps

Topic Covered:

1. Long Run
2. Intro to Double Long Weekend strategy
3. Benefits (injury hedge, psychological) of strategy
4. Implementing the double long strategy into your program
5. Moving beyond the double long strategy

Thanks for listening to our first episode.  Please provide comments and suggestions so that we can improve this training tool.
]]> I Ride the Train" by SpoilsportQuote - by Laurence Gonzales in Deep SurvivalTransition / End:  Song - "Theives of Memory" by Parlour StepsTopic Covered:1. Long Run2. Intro to Double Long Weekend strategy3. Benefits (injury hedge, psychological) of strategy4. Implementing the double long strategy into your program5. Moving beyond the double long strategyThanks for listening to our first episode.  Please provide comments and suggestions so that we can improve this training tool.]]> 32:05 false full garyditsch@gmail.com (Gary Ditsch)Gary DitschShow #1 Intro:  Song - "I Ride the Train" by Spoilsport Quote - by Laurence Gonzales in Deep Survival Transition / End:  Song - "Theives of Memory" by Parlour Steps Topic Covered: 1. Long Run 2. Intro to Double Long Weekend strategy 3. Benefits (injury hedge, psychological) of strategy 4. Implementing the double long strategy into your program 5. Moving beyond the double long strategy Thanks for listening to our first episode.  Please provide comments and suggestions so that we can improve this training tool.