Best Bill Dowis Podcasts (2025)

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MPP Ep 051 Delaware Marathon Race Report 35:19

10y ago35:19

35:19

The Delaware Marathon just happened. I had some goals for race day and some plans to make those goals. How did it turn out? Listen in and see. I also talk about my new Run Streak and why finishing a marathon is not a good enough goal. Download the FREE 11 Step Guide To Conquering Your Run at http://themidpackpodcast.com/conquer Visit the website ht…

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MPP Ep 050 Leading The Boston Marathon and the Hot Chocolate 15K Race Report 31:57

10y ago31:57

31:57

This episode is a long time coming. The time frame for this episode is all over the place because I am a professional procrastinator. So in here I have the Hot Chocolate 15K Philadelphia race report. It wasn't really a race for us, and it was another race where we dress up and have fun. I was going to post this episode the week after the Hot Chocol…

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MPP Ep 049 How To Stay Motivated To Run, Workout, and Train 30:06

10y ago30:06

30:06

How do you stay motivated? That is a question asked all the time in various forms. So how do you do it? How can you motivate yourself to train and run and workout all the time to reach your goals? That is the question I answer in this episode of The MidPack Podcast Here is the Rise and Shine video I mention... https://youtu.be/hbkZrOU1Zag Download …

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MPP Ep 048 Runners, Race Directors, and Responsibilities 35:03

10y ago35:03

35:03

Every once in a while something will pop up on social media describing discrimination toward the back of the pack runner. Running is one of the few sports that is available to everyone no matter what. So what responsibilities does the runner have when it comes to entering races? What about the responsibilities the race director has to the runners? …

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MPP Ep 047 How To Focus Like Arnold Schwarzenegger 24:02

10y ago24:02

24:02

"The successful warrior is the average man with laser like focus." - Bruce Lee Today we talk about focus. Arnold Schwarzenegger has been very successful in his body building and acting careers. What is it that helped hi reach the top of his game at both? Focus. And in 1977 he told us how to focus like him and become a champion. Here is the clip men…

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MPP Ep 046 How To Run Faster At Any Age 34:12

10+ y ago34:12

34:12

For quite some time I have accepted the fact that I will not get much faster at running. I have joked that I can get a little bit faster and then I have to let my BQ time catch up with me. But then I saw an article on Runner's World about a man named Lloyd Hansen that started running at 54 and is now winning championships and setting records. Liste…

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MPP Ep 045 Back on My Feet and a 24 Hour Fun Run 38:56

10+ y ago38:56

38:56

Back on My Feet is one of my favorite charities because they really do a lot of work to help homeless people actually get back on their feet and find housing and work and make huge accomplishments through running. One of the biggest fundraisers for Back on My Feet Philly is the in24 Urban Ultramarathon and for the third year I have signed up. So he…

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MPP Ep 044 Running When You Are Sick 35:04

10+ y ago35:04

35:04

It is that time of year when everyone and their mother are getting sick. I just got hit hard with the worst sickness I have had in years. So what are we supposed to do when we are sick? How can we come back from a sickness and start training again? This episode is a bit of a train wreck episode because I am still not 100% but listen in anyway. Hope…

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MPP Ep 043 Modifying The Hansons Marathon Method to Fit My Goals 40:04

10+ y ago40:04

40:04

I am looking to set a marathon PR at the Delaware Marathon on May 10th. Since the Hansons Marathon Method worked so well for me the last time I used it I wanted to use it this time. But other goals and things I want from training do not fit into Hansons Marathon Method perfectly. So I am taking their training philosophy and structure and adapting i…

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MPP Ep 042 Castaway Cay Challenge 5K and Recovering From Vacation 33:43

10+ y ago33:43

33:43

I am back to civilization. After a long weekend at the runDisney Walt Disney World Goofy Challenge and then a four night Disney Cruise Line Vacation, which included the Castaway Cay Challenge 5K, I am forced to get back to reality. Listen in as I tell you how the Castaway Cay 5K went and then how I made myself recover from vacation. Sometimes it is…

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MPP Ep 041 The Wedding Episode 17:11

10+ y ago17:11

17:11

A very very short episode for you this week. I am traveling and instead of skipping a week I pre-recorded a little special for you. I am actually on a Disney Cruise Line vacation. The Disney Dream to be exact, and while on board that fantastic cruise vacation I am getting married. So here is a little love story...the tale of me and my wife meeting …

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MPP Ep 040 Tips fo The runDisney Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend 39:55

10+ y ago39:55

39:55

It is time once again for the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend in Orlando Florida. runDisney puts on a fantastic race. I have been running the Disney Marathon since 2012 and the Goofy Challenge since 2013. Listen as I recount how we go about running the weekend and pick up some tips for a great runDisney event. I also ramble a little bit about Re…

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MPP Ep 039 How To Make Goals, Resolutions, and Plans for 2015 31:20

10+ y ago31:20

31:20

Everyone likes to make resolutions for the New Year, but isn't there a better way? How can we make goals instead of resolutions and how can we plan to reach those goals? And what are some better options to the yearly mileage goal? Find out in this week's episode of The MidPack Podcast. Twitter shout outs this week go to...@DisrunnerK - @808kce - @J…

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MPP Ep 038 Year In Review 42:09

10+ y ago42:09

42:09

I have been feeling a little guilty about running on the treadmill at the gym instead of running outside. But Netflix has been able to get me through some treadmill running. This episode is the 2014 Year In Review and I break down the milestones I had this year. I failed to reach my mileage goal of 2014 miles, but what is a mileage goal anyway? I t…

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MPP Ep 037 Staying Safe On The Run 36:24

10+ y ago36:24

36:24

There is a 0.0 run going to happen in Philly. Seriously. Probably going to happen all over the country. I tell you it is okay to brag about your running. No matter what anyone says, I make it ok to brag about your running. So do it and celebrate your achievements. Running safety is important. We hear about runners getting hurt all the time while ou…

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MPP Ep 036 Joining A Gym and Streaking 42:38

10+ y ago42:38

42:38

I did something I thought I would never do. I joined a gym. I am a big believer in the fact that you don't need a gym to work out and be fit, but sometimes there comes a need for the gym. Principal, runner, and podcasting great Dirt Dawg is on a wicked running streak. I just listened to an episode of his podcast where he gave tips on running streak…

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MPP Ep 035 Running Scavenger Hunts and Portable Toilet Lines 29:01

10+ y ago29:01

29:01

It is that time of year again. Time for the #runchathunt! A running scavenger hunt. How awesome is that? Come along as I run around town for a little while and try to find some of the things on the list. I also have some insight into how we should line up in front of potr-a-potties at races. Which is better one line per pottie or one line for multi…

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MPP Ep 034 The 11 Steps To Conquering Your Run 40:29

10+ y ago40:29

40:29

This past weekend was The Philadelphia Marathon. I did not run it, but I was down there spectating. So I have a spectating report. I run in the early morning before the sun comes up. A training report for my 5K PR training plan. And 11 steps to conquering your run. Running your best. Improving your running and in turn improving you. Twitter shout o…

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MPP Ep 033 Cutting The Course 34:35

10+ y ago34:35

34:35

When is cutting the race course ok? What if you can not finish or feel like you are having a bad race? What do you do then? I rant about The Runner's World Cover contest, specifically about one of the finalists and the a little about Runner's World in general. A 5K training update as I aim for a PR. Twitter shout outs for this episode: @dblred0728 …

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MPP Ep 032 The Beer and Bagel 4 Mile(ish) Race Report 36:39

10+ y ago36:39

36:39

I ran the first one mile time trial for my new 5K training plan. Wearing a heart rate monitor while doing so caused me to fall down a rabbit hole of HR research. I also ran a 4 mile(ish) race. Beer, bagels, and chili were involved. And there was a sasquatch. The shout outs for this episode go to... @FloppyHatPhotos - @JWLevitt - @EricLSark - @RunGe…

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MPP Ep 031 ENERGYbits plus Feeling My Way To A 5K PR 45:07

10+ y ago45:07

45:07

I tried some Energybits this past week and I will tell you what I think about these little pieces of energy. They are different than I thought. Tis the season for candy and junk food, so now I am trying to adjust my eating so it isn't horrible. Just a couple of months until the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend and while I wait for that to arrive …

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MPP Ep 030 Marathon Maniac Quest Pt 2 - The Marine Corps Marathon 53:08

10+ y ago53:08

53:08

Here are the Twitter shout outs for this episode... ‏@reddirt41-@PowderBlueRunr-‏@ChaddBalbi-‏@CarrieReed3-@JanetBS I have been so excited to run the Marine Corps Marathon that I spent most of the week getting lost in the website. Follow along as I fall down a rabbit hole looking for something on the website that I wanted to share with you. I don't…

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MPP Ep 029 Marathon Maniacs Quest Pt 1 - Atlantic City Marathon 42:16

10+ y ago42:16

42:16

Shout outs for this episode go to...Listener Ed H. - @markemmanuel - @WhatThe5K - @LeslirRuns - @coachbrianruns brags about his brother @emlzcole - @RunBrieRun13_1 Travel with me to Atlantic City, America's Playground as it used to be called, or Las Vegas for old people as it really is. Take a drive with me down the Atlantic City Expressway as I he…

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MPP Ep 028 Race Rituals and Marathon Maniac Math 35:19

10+ y ago35:19

35:19

This week's Twitter shout outs: @JohnHudson42 @nitalyn @Got2Run4Me @eebrunning @juliamielish I am coming to the end of my Marathon Maniac Quest. After the Marine Corp Marathon on October 26th I will have completed the requirements to join the Insane Asylum. In this episode I do some math and some quick calculations to see if I can get a four digit …

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MPP Ep 027 Running On Water 37:24

10+ y ago37:24

37:24

This past weekend some guy was rescued from the Atlantic Ocean attempting to run from Miami Florida to Bermuda. Yes, Reza Baluchi is a man that thinks he can run on water. I read the article about the rescue and go on an internet hunt for the legendary hydro pod. Be sure to visit the website and blog for lots more. http://themidpackpodcast.com Emai…

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MPP Ep 026 Burpess, Kettlebells, and the Two Hour Marathon 34:58

10+ y ago34:58

34:58

Is it possible to run a 2 hour marathon? Not for me, but I talk about the idea of a human being one day running sub 2. I also talk about running by effort instead of pace, burpees, kettlebells, and I do a horrible Christopher Walken impression. Be sure to visit the website and blog for lots more. http://themidpackpodcast.com Email me: bill@themidpa…

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MPP Ep 025 The RnR Philly Half Marathon 33:47

10+ y ago33:47

33:47

Some Twitter Shout outs. I try my new microphone out on the run, still working on my technique there. And I have my race report for the Rock and Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon. Be sure to visit the website and blog for lots more. http://themidpackpodcast.com Email me: [email protected] and of course, find me on Twitter: @themidpackers…

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MPP Ep 024 The Mile, The Marathon, and Runner's World Magazine 44:27

10+ y ago44:27

44:27

This week we start with a request for the MidPackers. Help me in reaching at least 5 reviews on iTunes by the end of September. I know we can do it. An update on my training. How the back pain has effected my fitness and what the adjustments to the Marine Corp Marathon training plan have resulted in so far. For some reason I thought it would be fun…

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MPP Ep 023 Back Pain and Marathon Training 37:10

10+ y ago37:10

37:10

In this episode I whine about some back pain for a little bit. Once for my shoulder and once for my lower back. Two different back pains caused by two different things. And then I get to some useful information when I talk about adjusting my marathon training due to lack of mileage from said back pain. Check out the show notes at http://themidpackp…

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MPP Ep 022 Back From Hiatus 26:24

11y ago26:24

26:24

I am finally back from a long hiatus. In this episode I am rambling about running. I also talk about why people should talk about themselves, and why we should listen to them talk about themselves. Check out the show notes at http://themidpackpodcast.com and you can email me at [email protected] and also follow me on Twitter @themidpackers…

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MPP Ep 021 Bandits Broad Street and Batman 21:26

11y ago21:26

21:26

In this episode I tell you my thoughts on bandits infiltrating our road races, I tell you about the Broad Street Run, and then I have a short interview with a certain caped crusader that was hunting down bandits at the Blue Cross Broad Street Run. Check out the show notes at http://themidpackpodcast.com and you can email me at bill@themidpackpodcas…

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MPP Ep 020 The Boston Marathon and Races on TV 13:54

11y ago13:54

13:54

Really short episode this time around. I have been sick and haven't recorded much. But give it a listen as I talk about running to clear the mind, and the Boston Marathon on TV. Check out the show notes at http://themidpackpodcast.com and you can email me at [email protected] and also follow me on Twitter @themidpackers…

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MPP Ep 019 PRs PBs & The AC April Fools Half Marathon 21:41

11y ago21:41

21:41

In this episode I talk about PRs and PBs...a developing trend that involves ridiculing runners...and of course my 2014 Revel Atlantic City April Fools Half Marathon Race Report. Check out the show notes at http://themidpackpodcast.com and you can email me at [email protected] and also follow me on Twitter @themidpackers…

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MPP Ep 018 The MCM Lottery and Scoring Your Run 18:39

11y ago18:39

18:39

In this episode I talk about how the MCM really knows how to keep a runner in suspense, running dreams, and scoring your run Batman style. Check out the show notes at http://themidpackpodcast.com and you can email me at [email protected] and also follow me on Twitter @themidpackersBy Bill Dowis

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MPP Ep 017 The DNF Demon 18:23

11y ago18:23

18:23

I am chased by a demon known as DNF. Can I redeem myself from my failure, and will I ever get away from that demon? Check out the show notes at http://themidpackpodcast.com and you can email me at [email protected] and also follow me on Twitter @themidpackersrunning, ultra marathon, marathon maniacs, keys100, marathon training, failure is …

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MPP Ep 016 Running Is A Religion 14:31

11+ y ago14:31

14:31

This is a really short episode, but so far one of my favorites. Is running really a religion? If religions have eight specific elements then running just might be a religion. Check out the show notes at http://themidpackpodcast.com and you can email me at [email protected] and also follow me on Twitter @billdowis…

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MPP Ep 015 The Non-Training Training Plan 23:53

11+ y ago23:53

23:53

Have you ever signed up for a race and thought, "I don't want to train for ANOTHER half marathon."? In this episode of the Midpack Podcast I talk about the non-training training plan. Even if you do not want to train hard you still need to prepare to run your distance. Here is how to do that. Check out the show notes at http://themidpackpodcast.com…

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MPP Ep 014 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend in Review 27:57

11+ y ago27:57

27:57

Here is my review of the 2014 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. I flew into Orlando Thursday night and ran the Goofy Challenge on Saturday and Sunday. Check out the show notes at http://themidpackpodcast.com and you can email me at [email protected] and also follow me on Twitter @billdowis…

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MPP Ep 013 Year In Review and the Year Ahead 27:10

11+ y ago27:10

27:10

The 2013 Year in review. It was a good one for me. My best running year yet. Ad 2014 will be even better. A couple big goals set and looking forward to a great year. You can email me too [email protected] and also follow me on Twitter @billdowisBy Bill Dowis

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MPP Ep 012 Road Rage 15:49

11+ y ago15:49

15:49

We have all experienced road rage one way or another and it seems to manifest itself even on the run. Here are some examples I have experienced and a few tips for being safe on the road. You can email me too [email protected] and also follow me on Twitter @billdowisBy Bill Dowis

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MPP Ep 011 runchathunt and Questions from a Listener 20:19

11+ y ago20:19

20:19

This episode starts with an update on my running and I talk about the running scavenger hunt taking place on Twitter right now, the #runchathunt. And then I answer some questions about the Hanson's Marathon Method and my marathon training sent in by listener, Ashlee You can email me too [email protected] and also follow me on Twitter @bill…

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MPP Ep 010 2013 Philadelphia Marathon 25:26

11+ y ago25:26

25:26

11-17-2013 Was the 20th Running of the Philadelphia Marathon. I ran a 4:30:06 and set a 31 minute PR. The day was great and the race was fantastic. Follow along as I recap my 26 miles 385 yards.By Bill Dowis

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MPP Ep 009 Slow Runners Fast Runners 29:27

11+ y ago29:27

29:27

There is some talk that "slow" runners take away from the competitiveness and integrity of the sport of running. Usually that talk is relegated to few runners that see themselves as better than others and are really only compensating for their own insecurities. In this episode I address a few articles that have recently popped up on the internet an…

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MPP Ep 008 2013 Rock and Roll Philly Half Marathon 50:15

11+ y ago50:15

50:15

This is a special race day episode of The Midpack Podcast. Jamie and I ran the Rock and Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon. Listen as we chat on our way to the race and then chat some more after the race. I also report on the race as it fits into my training, I talk about photo bombing at the expo, and there is some chatter about pooping and female pr…

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MPP Ep 007 Rambling About Running 21:05

11+ y ago21:05

21:05

This episode is a lot of rambling about running. I talk max heart rate, getting up early, getting out the door, running watches, and brand loyalty. I hope you enjoy this aimless episode with no real topic. ---email me at [email protected] ---show notes at themidpackpodcast.com ---leave comments on the show notes ---don't forget to rate and…

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MPP Ep 006 Pacing and Heart Rate 28:06

12y ago28:06

28:06

I am trying to figure out my pacing problems which leads me into talking about heart rate and training in HR zones. Listen as I wonder about HR training on the fly and do a little experiment with HR training. ---email me at [email protected] ---show notes at themidpackpodcast.com ---leave comments on the show notes ---don't forget to rate …

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MPP Ep 005 Forming a Habit In 21 Days 21:06

12y ago21:06

21:06

After some technical difficulties with my new digital recorder I finally got some audio I was able to use for the podcast. I talk primarily about forming a habit in 21 days and how I think that works for me and could work for others. I also talk a little about my first interval workout for this current training plan and I mention poop a little too …

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MPP Ep 004 Running To Lose Weight 24:22

12y ago24:22

24:22

Another short episode, perfect for killing the boredom while you do an easy run on the treadmill or the road. This episode I am talking about running to lose weight and the secret way to lose weight with running. ---email me at [email protected] ---show notes at themidpackpodcast.com ---leave comments on the show notes ---don't forget to r…

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MPP Ep 003 Hansons Marathon Method 27:27

12y ago27:27

27:27

I am talking about the Hansons Marathon Method. This is the book I have been studying and the training program I am using to train for the 2013 Philadelphia Marathon. I tell you all about the program and why it is the renegade method for achieving your fastest marathon time. I also touch on a news topic about the New York Marathon and their bag che…

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MPP Ep 002 2013 20in24-Running Community 35:44

12y ago35:44

35:44

In this episode I talk about the 2013 20in24 Ultra Marathon held each July in Philadelphia. --Would you DNS a race because of the heat? --The strength of the running community and the bond between runners. --email me at [email protected] ---show notes at themidpackpodcast.com --leave comments on the show notes --don't forget to rate and re…

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