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dubba d @smootscat.bsky.social · 1d

If your TV provider for #newyorkcitymarathon coverage is blacking it out, a Spanish commentated version is on ESPN+. WOR AM 710 is also streaming their call of the race. I’ve turned down the volume on TV and am listening to radio guys. #prohacktip #running #runchat #marathon #nyrr

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dubba d @smootscat.bsky.social · 1d

Good luck all 50K+ of you running in #NewYork today! #runchat #running #marathon #newyorkcitymarathon #nyrr

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dubba d @smootscat.bsky.social · 19d

Absolutely love this writer's take! If I'm ever able to move back to Hartford, I'd certainly consider downtown first. :) Readers speak: Sold my colonial in CT suburbia, moved downtown. Haven't looked back. www.courant.com/2025/10/14/r...

Readers speak: Sold my colonial in CT suburbia, moved downtown. Haven’t looked back.

I have it all here. I have never seen so many happy people in one night as I have during one of the several events.

www.courant.com

dubba d @smootscat.bsky.social · 22d

In case you haven’t found it yet, the #ChicagoMarathon coverage is on www.nbcchicago.com without! a paywall! Looks like the 2nd half will be exciting. #runchat #running #marathon #ultrachat

NBC 5 Chicago – Local news, weather, breaking news

Find the latest Chicago news and Illinois news with NBC Chicago. NBC 5 brings you weather forecasts, breaking news alerts and more.

www.nbcchicago.com

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dubba d @smootscat.bsky.social · Aug 18

I stumbled upon this piece while reading another about the dangers associated with visiting Death Valley NP. apnews.com/article/heat... #runchat #ultrachat #running

The grueling 135-mile journey of a 66-year-old runner through one of the hottest places on Earth

For 37 years in a searing California desert, runners from across the globe have embarked on a 135-mile race through one of the hottest places on Earth.

apnews.com

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dubba d @smootscat.bsky.social · Aug 3

I accidentally added @skratchlabs.bsky.social fruit punch and cucumber lime powders from into the same bottle.The end result, thankfully, was fine, dominated by the fruit punch with a hint of cucumber. Not bad at all. 🤷‍♂️ #runchat #running #ultrachat

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dubba d @smootscat.bsky.social · Jul 30

This newspaper concert review seems fishy to me…

dubba d @smootscat.bsky.social · Jul 29

sheesh. What's next? The return of lead-based gasoline?? :/

www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Trump's EPA to repeal finding that climate pollution endangers human health

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the agency's plan to rescind the finding that greenhouse gases endanger public health.

www.usatoday.com

dubba d @smootscat.bsky.social · Jul 28

unfortunately no different than any other big name act these days... :/ #deadheads sfstandard.com/2025/07/28/d...

'Jerry is rolling in his grave': The Deadheads boycotting SF’s anniversary shows

Some Deadheads are sidestepping San Francisco entirely ahead of the anniversary shows. “There’s no more Grateful Dead family — this is a business, through and through,” one said.

sfstandard.com

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dubba d @smootscat.bsky.social · Jul 25

I didn't realize that this could be a thing! I guess time will tell, eh? #cycling #cyclingchat #tourdefrance wapo.st/4f6YJCz

Tour de France confronts a new threat: Are cyclists using tiny motors?

After a doping scandal upended the sport, professional cycling is pursuing dual challenges of keeping cycling honest and convincing a skeptical audience it is.

wapo.st

dubba d @smootscat.bsky.social · Jul 21

#runchat #ultrachat #running

www.cbsnews.com/news/badwate...

An 80-year-old man ran a 135-mile ultramarathon through Death Valley. Here's what it took.

Bob Becker, 80, made history this July as the oldest runner to complete the Badwater 135, a 135-mile ultramarathon through Death Valley.

www.cbsnews.com

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dubba d @smootscat.bsky.social · Jul 21

As I watch the Hamilton @ Ottawa game, I really think the @cfl.ca should consider paying linemen similarly to their quarterbacks. Maybe these defenses would be a tad better! #football #canadianfootball #cfl

dubba d @smootscat.bsky.social · Jul 7

Badwater kicks off this evening if anyone is interested. :) #running #ultrachat #runchat

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dubba d @smootscat.bsky.social · Jul 7

Can someone explain to me why a landscaping/lawn service company is writing about barbeque?? www.lawnstarter.com/blog/studies...

2025's Best BBQ Cities in America - LawnStarter Ranking

Which barbecue-loving cities are most likely to give you the meat sweats? Discover 2025’s Best BBQ Cities in America.

www.lawnstarter.com

dubba d @smootscat.bsky.social · Jun 27

Western States starts tomorrow!

run.outsideonline.com/trail/trail-... #runchat #ultrachat #running

Your Guide to the 2025 Western States 100

The 2025 Western States 100 takes place on June 28-29 in California. Here's our comprehensive race guide, top contenders, plus how to watch.

run.outsideonline.com

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dubba d @smootscat.bsky.social · Apr 25

Doesn’t the #NFL realize these student athletes have final exams to prepare for?!? 😂 Maybe having the draft in early June would be better?? #nfldraft #football #lol 😂

dubba d @smootscat.bsky.social · Apr 22

wow! #running #runchat #marathon #bostonmarathon

www.boston.com/sports/bosto...

With the 2025 Boston Marathon finish line in sight, he sacrificed a personal goal to help a runner in need

Video from the 2025 Boston Marathon of a runner helping another to the finish line went viral on social media.

www.boston.com

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dubba d @smootscat.bsky.social · Apr 22

A nice story about Conner Mantz' race at Boston yesterday.
I'm not sure I'd agree with the hyperbolic statement "...a course that is widely considered to be the most difficult in the world", though. :) #running #bostonmarathon #marathon #runchat

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dubba d @smootscat.bsky.social · Apr 21

You know you’re a running geek when you take a day off work to watch #bostonmarathon coverage! #running #runchat #marathon

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dubba d @smootscat.bsky.social · Mar 26

An interesting piece that popped up in one of my newsfeeds. Don't worry; it isn't bad as far as I can tell.
#runchat #ultrachat #marathon #running

medicalxpress.com/news/2025-03...

Marathon runners undergo reversible reductions in myelin in the brain during a race, study reveals

A team of neurologists, neuroradiologists and biomaterials specialists affiliated with several institutions in Spain has found that marathon runners undergo a reversible reduction in myelin in the bra...

medicalxpress.com

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dubba d @smootscat.bsky.social · Mar 25

Hey, if you’re looking for a reason to stop drinking Budweiser products, this is a pretty good one… #budweiser #budlight #anheuserbusch #pride

www.stltoday.com/news/communi...

Anheuser-Busch drops out as PrideFest sponsor. 'Deeply disappointed,' Pride St. Louis says

Pride St. Louis said it is "devastated" that the brewery has declined to sponsor the festival after more than 30 years of partnership.

www.stltoday.com

dubba d @smootscat.bsky.social · Mar 20

Here's a summary from irunfar #bm100 #runchat #ultrachat

www.irunfar.com/2025-barkley...

2025 Barkley Marathons Results: No Finishers but John Kelly Holds Out for Fun Run

Results of the 2025 Barkley Marathons, which had no finishers. Only John Kelly finished the shorter Fun Run.

www.irunfar.com

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dubba d @smootscat.bsky.social · Mar 19

Here's what appears to be a decent summary of the shenanigans in progress. #bm100 #runchat #ultrachat run247.com/running-news...

Barkley Marathons 2025: It's a brutal 'massacre' as just FOUR runners remain in contention

It's turned into a brutal Barkley after what had been an amazing two years for the runners - though the 2025 race isn't over just yet.

run247.com

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dubba d @smootscat.bsky.social · Mar 18

I'm guessing those who care already know that this year's crop of morons at #bm100 started this morning. #runchat #ultrachat

run247.com/running-news...

Barkley Marathons 2025: High winds and freezing temperatures could be in store

A gentle start in terms of the weather could be followed by very different conditions as the brutal Tennessee race progresses.

run247.com

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dubba d @smootscat.bsky.social · Mar 2

Tokyo Marathon was run this evening with an Ethiopian sweep in 2:03 and 2:16 respectively! I miss the days when all the majors were covered by US media, not just Boston and New York. #runchat #running #marathon #abbottmarathonmajors

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