Running in the Center of the Universe

Running in the Center of the Universe

Check out ashlanddave.podbean.com and join Ashland Dave as he talks about ultramarathons, marathons, half-marathons and endurance running in Ashland, VA. ashlanddave@gmail.com

Episodes

December 27, 2025 31 mins

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.

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Music by GarageBand, US Marine Corps Band and the late Derek Miller's https://www.penmachine.com/podcast/.

 

 

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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/...

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October 27, 2025 32 mins

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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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September 3, 2024 26 mins

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

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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? 

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This show has all kinds of news about what is going on with running in the Center of the Universe!

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Music by GarageBand and US Marine Corps Band. 

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December 30, 2023 33 mins

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

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Six time Ironman John Pendergrass died Wednesday, 11-8-2023, at this home in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. John was a husband, father to three, grandfather to several, medical doctor, author, friend, marathon runner, and a Vietnam Veteran. He lived a full life and will be missed. His obituary can be viewed here John Pendergrass obituary. John is my cousin.

 

John wrote two books about his extraordinary life:

Against the Odds

Racing Bac...

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September 30, 2023 46 mins

I've gone from 50 miles a week to a 2 mile run. Covering two miles is a success for where I'm at with my running fitness. That and more in this show which includes an encore presentation of episode #199 from 2014. 

 

Thanks for downloading the show, my email is ashlandave@gmail.com.

 

 

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September 4, 2023 37 mins

If you've stayed subscribed to this podcast, then you are appreciated and I need to hear from you at ashlanddave@gmail.com.

 

I'm recovering from a situation I didn't think I would have as a runner. It's not tragic or anything like that. I make that distinction because I have close friends who are coping with more than I can imagine at this point my my/our lives. I've produced this show to provide some information about me and to s...

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A good friend of mine, Detective Kevin Hiner of the Richmond Police Department, was recently recognized for his outstanding police work. Kevin and I have been friends for several years and he was very deserving of this award. The link below has more information about the award he received. Kevin was interviewed by local talk radio host Jeff Katz of WRVA 1140. I reposted this interview to honor Kevin and bring more attention to his ...

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October 3, 2022 35 mins

The podcast is back with brand new content! "Burglary" at the beach, local sidewalk construction, nagging tendonitis and many other topics are covered along with some running news. Thanks for coming back and downloading the show. 

Music by Garageband and the United States Marine Corps Band. 

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July 31, 2022 43 mins

Ever been called for jury duty? Ever driven over 900 miles overnight? Ever been axe throwing? The answers to those questions and other running related stuff are in this show, thanks for listening!

 

Stories from the Center of the Universe podcast

 

Music by GarageBand and U.S. Marine Corps Band

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I've run with Ashland Bryan virtually and in reality since 2006. He doesn't live locally to me anymore but technology keeps us close. This mostly encore episode is dedicated to him. Safe travels my brother. 

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This show is about the 2022 Ashland Railroad Run (10k, 5k, etc) that I've been involved with a lot over the years. I also explain how awful Shingles is and where my focus is for the fall training season. And for a bonus, the tail end of this show is the recording from episode #20 (July 2008). Thanks for downloading the show!

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May 21, 2022 53 mins

My running buddy died. He was a good dog but he was old and it was time. The podcast is back with some interesting information. Thanks for downloading the show!

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January 4, 2022 37 mins

What does the Buffalo Bills have to do with distance running? Not much, but I took a trip back to Buffalo, NY for the first time since 1978. That and how it relates to distance running (again, not much) in this episode, thanks for listening!

 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/justa-runners-podcast/id1425548737

https://t2t.org/

 

Music by U.S. Marine Band and the late Derek Miller's https://www.penmachine.com/

 

 

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This episode has the interview with David Williams (aka "Down Under Dave") who wrote a book about his life and ultra running adventures. The book is really good! Dave graciously made himself available for an interview and he's really funny and has an outstanding outlook on life. More information about the book can be found at the following links:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zn5yEcuJyhs

https://www.amazon.com/Unstoppable-Runner...

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