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Weather Permitting

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Stack Books. Log Miles. A verbal chronicle of our reading and leg powered adventure. The aim of this podcast is to encourage people to read widely, get outside, and have good conversations about what is experienced along the way, all while serving as good company for our listeners. Follow us on Instagram: @weather.permitting_
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Episodes

WP 31: Umstead 100 and Boston Marathon

Join us as we do a debrief on John's journey through the Umstead 100 held on 4/5/25. We also discuss Jared's strategy, training, and goals for the upcoming Boston Marathon. Finally, we continue our discussion on the Kindle and discuss Jared's recent purchase. IG: @weather.permitting_ Substack: @weatherpermitting

Apr 15, 20251 hr 17 min

WP 30: Umstead 100 Briefing

Join us as we visit with John about his game plan for the upcoming Umstead 100 being held on 4/5/25 in Umstead State Park North Carolina. We also discuss the pros and cons of music or no music on runs, catch up on our current reads, and also our recent TV viewings. Thanks for hanging out, talk to you soon. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @weather.permitting_

Mar 31, 20251 hr 1 min

WP 29: Back to the Books!

Join us as we take the show back to the books. In this episode we discuss A Walk in the Park by Kevin Fedarko, Cabin by Patrick Hutchison, Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak, and Travels with Charley by John Steinbeck. We also discuss mass market paperbacks, the Wall Street Journal, limiting social media, not drinking much, and lots of other jabber. Enjoy! Follow us on IG: @weather.permitting_

Mar 10, 20251 hr 5 min

WP 28: Wilderness Dreaming

In this episode we dog on Jared a little bit (because he isn't here to defend himself), pitch our Substacks, discuss John's day out at the HAROC 50K, plan some hypothetical summer mountain runs, catch up on what we are reading, do some dreaming of wilderness adventure, discuss Barry's day at the Big Bend 30K, and finish with our current training strategies. We hope you enjoy the show. Leave us a comment and let us know what you think. If you are new here and enjoyed it, please give us a follow a...

Jan 31, 20251 hr 1 min

WP 27: Goals and Reflections

Join us as we discuss our 2025 goals and reflect on the great year of 2024. Leave some of your goals in the comments! If you enjoyed the show, please share it with your friends and give us a follow and review! We would love for you to hang out with us in other places as well: Instagram Strava Club

Jan 13, 20251 hr 5 min

Weather Permitting #26: Giardia Returns

Welcome Back! Another jam packed episode for you folks. We discuss: What causes inconsistencies in our training Honolulu Marathon (12/7) - Training block, goals, and the course The importance of consistency in training Javelina Dreaming Past Races (for us and others) Backpacking the Pecos Wilderness Drinking unfiltered water (giardia returns, if you know you know) Old Fort Endurance Fest benefitting Old Fort North Carolina Inauthenticity amongst influencers Brendan Leonard's writing. We hope you...

Dec 06, 20241 hr 15 min

Weather Permitting #25: Uwharrie 100K

Another jam packed episode! We discuss: John's finish at the Uwharrie 100K, the journey there, what's next, Ironman / UTMB / Active.Com complaints, Issues with overnight races in state parks, Race Swag after a DNS / DNF / Volunteering, A brief complaint on mosquitos, Our thoughts on 5Ks and 10Ks (they matter too), John V. Johnny Blue Skies / Sturgill Simpson, Planning a race for all of us (Javelina?), and other rambling. Enjoy! Please consider following us on Instagram @weather.permitting_...

Nov 18, 20241 hr 24 min

Weather Permitting #24: How much?!?!

We have a jam packed episode for you this week! Topics include: - A review of Andrew Glaze's running budget (as we figure it). - How John D. became a sponsored athlete, and how he is training for Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock. - Long run fueling (Untapped, Ketone IQ, Tailwind, GU). - An encounter with Wild Burros. - Jared's golf bug. - Another "Would you rather?" - How John D. became the "Rez Bear" and other bear talk. - Reading ruts and how to read more. Thanks for tuning in and let us know wh...

Nov 12, 20241 hr 15 min

Weather Permitting: Cabin Session

Join us as we do a miles logged report on the beautiful and difficult Philmont Trail Race 50 Mile and Marathon distance in the incredible Sangre De Cristo mountains in Northern New Mexico. Always great to be back at the cabin. Thanks for listening!

Aug 05, 20241 hr 3 min

Weather Permitting #23

Join us as we get a briefing from John (50 Mile) and Barry (Marathon) on their strategies / moods / goals for the Philmont Trail Race to be held on August 3rd, 2024. Further conversation around triathlon and cycling woes, Jared's 2nd place finish in a recent 8K, gear for Philmont, quitting drinking (?!), a fun "Would you rather" - give us your answer in the poll!

Jul 31, 20241 hr 11 min

Weather Permitting #22

In this episode we discuss the Spring Energy Controversy, Jared repaying his vert bet debt, and John recaps his Ridge to Rails 50K. Many other sidebars along the way! We hope you enjoy the show and we thank you for listening.

Jul 29, 20241 hr 5 min

Weather Permitting #21

A Books Episode! In this episode we discuss Run Like a Pro by Matt Fitzgerald, The Outsider by Stephen King, and the use of AI in writing.

Jul 11, 202427 min

Weather Permitting #20

Dropping some episodes we should have dropped long ago, sorry for the delays, good action coming your way soon! Enjoy!

Jul 09, 202441 min

Weather Permitting #19

BOOKS In this episode we discuss a recent run of DNF, a different way of tracking reading goals to allow for DNFs, what Jared is working on, Ricochet by Taylor Moore, The Running Man by Stephen King, and James Wade and Taylor Moore new book announcements. Enjoy!

Mar 25, 202417 min

Weather Permitting #18

LOG MILES In this episode we discuss John's recent attempt at a 24 Hour race and the lessons learned, Jared's plan to pay back his vert bet debt, Garmin watch talk / testing features, Desert Solitaire, and Palo Duro Trail Run's actual big announcement (and an apology to them). Enjoy!

Mar 18, 202438 min

Weather Permitting #17

BOOKS EPISODE Join us as we discuss How Bad Do You Want It by Matt Fitzgerald, The Warrior Poet Way by John Lovell, and True Grit by Charles Portis. Enjoy!

Mar 04, 202429 min

Weather Permitting #16

A LOG MILES EPISODE Join us as we discuss Jared's wedding, Barry's trip to Hawaii, the Houston Marathon, John's new vices and upcoming races, and the Big Bend Ultra. Enjoy!

Feb 20, 202445 min

Weather Permitting #15

In this episode we recap our year of 2023, discuss our aspirations for 2024, and chat about some upcoming races. Enjoy! Thanks for listening, tell a friend!

Jan 14, 202450 min

Weather Permitting #14

A LOG MILES EPISODE In this episode we discuss John's volunteerism and the Uwharrie 100 and many other things. If you enjoy the show, please ⁠subscribe⁠ to and rate the podcast and tell your friends! This is the best way for us to grow. Also, don't forget to follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠. Feel free to reach out to us anytime on Instagram, we make a genuine effort to reply to all inquiries. Lastly, our ⁠website⁠ is has everything you could possibly need from us. Go give it a look and tell us what you ...

Dec 08, 202327 min

Weather Permitting #13

A STACK BOOKS EPISODE. In this episode we discuss long flights and getting your steps in, Baby Step Millionaire by Dave Ramsey and other Dave Ramsey talk, John's DNF streak, The Stand by Stephen King, the definition of "fantasy", Hawaii by James Michener, Kindle Paper Whites vs. iPads vs. Laptops. Talk to you next week! If you enjoy the show, please ⁠subscribe⁠ to and rate the podcast and tell your friends! This is the best way for us to grow. Also, don't forget to follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠. Feel...

Nov 16, 202339 min

Weather Permitting #12

The whole crew is back together for this one. Join us as we discuss Jared's trip to Japan, drop down finishes, different footwear, Garmin watches, and many other things. Talk to you next week, enjoy! If you enjoy the show, please ⁠subscribe⁠ to and rate the podcast and tell your friends! This is the best way for us to grow. Also, don't forget to follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠. Feel free to reach out to us anytime on Instagram, we make a genuine effort to reply to all inquiries. Lastly, our ⁠website⁠ i...

Nov 10, 202354 min

WP #11 - Jared's Fat Friends

Jared is in Japan, so join John D. and Barry (Jared's Fat Friends) as they discuss their poor discipline and worse eating habits and what they think needs to be done to resolve them! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to and rate the podcast and tell your friends! This is the best way for us to grow. Also, don't forget to follow us on Instagram . Feel free to reach out to us anytime on Instagram, we make a genuine effort to reply to all inquiries. Lastly, our website is has everything you c...

Nov 01, 202341 min

Weather Permitting #10

A "STACK BOOKS" EPISODE. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to and rate the podcast and tell your friends! This is the best way for us to grow. Also, don't forget to follow us on Instagram . Feel free to reach out to us anytime on Instagram, we make a genuine effort to reply to all inquiries. Lastly, our website is has everything you could possibly need from us. Go give it a look and tell us what you think. If you would like to read the books discussed in this episode, or any episode, pleas...

Oct 25, 202318 min

Miles Logged Report: PDC 50K DNF

Join Barry has he discusses his DNF at the Palo Duro Trail Run 50K. If you enjoy the show, please ⁠subscribe⁠ to and rate the podcast and tell your friends! This is the best way for us to grow. Also, don't forget to follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ . Feel free to reach out to us anytime on Instagram, we make a genuine effort to reply to all inquiries. Lastly, our ⁠website⁠ is has everything you could possibly need from us. Go give it a look and tell us what you think. If you would like to read the books...

Oct 23, 202315 min

Weather Permitting #9

A "LOG MILES" EPISODE. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to and rate the podcast and tell your friends! This is the best way for us to grow. Also, don't forget to follow us on Instagram . Feel free to reach out to us anytime on Instagram, we make a genuine effort to reply to all inquiries. Lastly, our website is has everything you could possibly need from us. Go give it a look and tell us what you think. If you would like to read the books discussed in this episode, or any episode, please ...

Oct 18, 202342 min

Weather Permitting #8

A "STACK BOOKS" EPISODE. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to and rate the podcast and tell your friends! This is the best way for us to grow. Also, don't forget to follow us on Instagram . Feel free to reach out to us anytime on Instagram, we make a genuine effort to reply to all inquiries. Lastly, our website is has everything you could possibly need from us. Go give it a look and tell us what you think. If you would like to read the books discussed in this episode, or any episode, pleas...

Oct 11, 202329 min

Miles Logged Report: PM2HR 50K

Join John D. has he discusses running his first 50K at the Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock 50K in North Carolina. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to and rate the podcast and tell your friends! This is the best way for us to grow. Also, don't forget to follow us on Instagram . Feel free to reach out to us anytime on Instagram, we make a genuine effort to reply to all inquiries. Lastly, our website is has everything you could possibly need from us. Go give it a look and tell us what you thi...

Oct 09, 202331 min

Weather Permitting #7

A "LOG MILES" EPISODE. As previously mentioned, we are now going to go to weekly, more focused episodes, primarily "stack books" episodes and "log miles" episodes - but you never know what you may get! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to and rate the podcast and tell your friends! This is the best way for us to grow. Also, don't forget to follow us on Instagram . Feel free to reach out to us anytime on Instagram, we make a genuine effort to reply to all inquiries. Lastly, our website has ...

Oct 04, 202343 min
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