Welcome to the "Choose to Endure" podcast, the go-to show for back of the pack ultra runners. Join us as we explore uplifting stories, interviews, gear and training tips, all tailored towards the unsung heroes at the back end of the ultra universe.
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Historian and author Walter Edgar mines the riches of the South Carolina Encyclopedia to bring you South Carolina from A to Z. South Carolina from A to Z is a production of South Carolina Public Radio in partnership with the University of South Carolina Press and SC Humanities.
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When will the world create an artificial intelligence that matches human level capabilities, better known as an artificial general intelligence (AGI)? What will that world look like & how can we ensure it's positive & beneficial for humanity as a whole? Tech entrepreneur & software engineer Soroush Pour (@soroushjp) sits down with AI experts to discuss AGI timelines, pathways, implications, opportunities & risks as we enter this pivotal new era for our planet and species. Hosted by Soroush P ...
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“G” is for Gleaves, Richard Howell (1819-1907)
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“G” is for Gleaves, Richard Howell (1819-1907). Lieutenant governor, jurist, merchant.By Walter Edgar
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“M” is for Medical Society of South Carolina
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“M” is for Medical Society of South Carolina. The fourth oldest medical society in the United States, the Medical Society of South Carolina was founded in 1789.By Walter Edgar
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“M” is for Medal of Honor recipients. Approved by the United States Congress in 1862, the Medal of Honor is America’s highest award for military valor. Thirty-two native South Carolinians have been awarded the medal for “conspicuous gallantry.”By Walter Edgar
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“M” is for Means, John Hugh (1812-1862). Governor. As governor Means urged the state to prepare militarily for secession and possible armed conflict with the federal government.By Walter Edgar
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Mastering Sleep for Ultra Performance w/Sleep Coach & Author Amanda Chocko
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Can optimizing your sleep be the ultimate game-changer for endurance athletes? Join us on this insightful episode of Choose to Endure as we explore the profound impact of sleep on ultra-runners with Amanda Chocko, a renowned sleep coach and author of "Relax Sleep Thrive: Your Five-Week Journey to Peaceful, Restorative Sleep." Amanda illuminates the…
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“L” is for Local Government Act (1975). The Local Government Act of 1975, otherwise known as the Home Rule Act of 1975, was passed by the South Carolina General Assembly to implement the revised Article VIII of the state constitution adopted in 1973 and dealing with local government.By Walter Edgar
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“H” is for Hispanics. Hispanics are among South Carolina’s oldest and most recent immigrant groups.By Walter Edgar
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“G” is for Great Wagon Road. The Great Wagon Road stretched for almost eight hundred miles from Philadelphia west to Lancaster and York Pennsylvania, and thence south through the Shenandoah Valley into the Carolina backcountry.By Walter Edgar
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“F” is for Furchgott, Robert Francis (1916-2009)
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“F” is for Furchgott, Robert Francis (1916-2009). Pharmacologist, Nobel laureate.By Walter Edgar
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“J” is for Jones and Lee. Edward Culliatt Jones (1822-1902) and Francis D. Lee (1826-1885) were a leading force in South Carolina architecture in the 1850s.By Walter Edgar
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Caveman Challenge: Jeff Colgrove of Caveman Endurance shares a look at his BRAND NEW RACE in Denison, TX!
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In our latest episode of Choose to Endure, we sit down with ultramarathon runner Jeff Colgrove, who shares his transformative journey from high school runner to ultra-endurance athlete. Jeff recounts how his quest to shed pounds led to a passion for running that evolved from half marathons to tackling the grueling world of ultramarathons. Jeff's st…
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“H” is for Hayne, Henry E. (b. 1840). Legislator, secretary of state.By Walter Edgar
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“B” is for Benbridge, Henry (1743-1812). Artist. When Charleston fell to the British, Benbridge was imprisoned in St. Augustine for his revolutionary fervor.By Walter Edgar
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“A” is for Ashmore, Harry Scott (1916-1998). Author, editor, Pulitzer Prize winner.By Walter Edgar
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“E” is for Elliott, Robert Brown (1842-1884)
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“E” is for Elliott, Robert Brown (1842-1884). Legislator, congressman.By Walter Edgar
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Team USA’s Megan Eckert: Reluctant Runner to Big’s Backyard - Logging Loops and Inspiring The Next Generation
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What turns a reluctant runner into an elite athlete representing the USA? Join us for a compelling episode as we sit down with Megan Eckert, an accomplished ultra runner whose journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Megan opens up about her initial hesitation towards running and how the unwavering support from her husband and the trail running c…
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"D” is for DeLarge, Robert Carlos (1842-1874)
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"D” is for DeLarge, Robert Carlos (1842-1874). Legislator, Congressman.By Walter Edgar
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“C” is for Carolina gold rice. Carolina gold rice is named for the magnificent golden color of the ripe plants in early autumn.By Walter Edgar
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“B” is for Bates, Clayton (1907-1998), Tap Dancer.By Walter Edgar
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“A” is for Amethyst. State gemstone. Amethyst is violet or purple-colored quartz.By Walter Edgar
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“W” is for Williamsburg County (947 square miles; 2020 population 29,825).By Walter Edgar
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Why Do We Do These Things Called Ultras? A Collection of 17 Personal Reasons, Shared By Listeners Just Like You…
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What drives someone to push their physical and mental limits in ultrarunning? Join me, Richard Gleave, as we explore this compelling question and uncover the deeply personal motivations that fuel our community. Hear from the Choose to Endure community as they share how faith and camaraderie in the trail ultra community become lifelines in overcomin…
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“S” is for Seigler, Marie Samuella Cromer (1882-1964
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“S” is for Seigler, Marie Samuella Cromer (1882-1964). Educator, girls’ club founder.By Walter Edgar
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“S” is for Segregation. Segregation, the residential, political, and social isolation of African Americans was accomplished in South Carolina by a long and varying effort in the aftermath of emancipation and Reconstruction.By Walter Edgar
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Ep 14 - Interp, latent robustness, RLHF limitations w/ Stephen Casper (PhD AI researcher, MIT)
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We speak with Stephen Casper, or "Cas" as his friends call him. Cas is a PhD student at MIT in the Computer Science (EECS) department, in the Algorithmic Alignment Group advised by Prof Dylan Hadfield-Menell. Formerly, he worked with the Harvard Kreiman Lab and the Center for Human-Compatible AI (CHAI) at Berkeley. His work focuses on better unders…
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Ep 13 - AI researchers expect AGI sooner w/ Katja Grace (Co-founder & Lead Researcher, AI Impacts)
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We speak with Katja Grace. Katja is the co-founder and lead researcher at AI Impacts, a research group trying to answer key questions about the future of AI — when certain capabilities will arise, what will AI look like, how it will all go for humanity. We talk to Katja about: * How AI Impacts latest rigorous survey of leading AI researchers shows …
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“R” is for Robinson, Bernice Violanthe (1914-1994)
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“R” is for Robinson, Bernice Violanthe (1914-1994). Educator, civil rights activist. The workshops that Bernice Violanthe Robinson created helped transform the political and economic status of thousands of disenfranchised Blacks in the American South.By Walter Edgar
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“P” is for Pike, John Martin (1840-1932). Clergyman, editor, publisher. In 1893 John Martin Pike became editor of The Way of Faith and through it exercised pivotal influence on the planting of Holiness and Pentecostal strains of Protestantism in South Carolina.By Walter Edgar
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“M” is for McTyeire, Holland Nimmons (1824-1889)
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“M” is for McTyeire, Holland Nimmons (1824-1889). Clergyman. McTyeire was the author of a number of books including A Manual of Discipline of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South and A History of Methodism.By Walter Edgar
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Talking 'Bout a Revolution: PATH Projects' Cutting-Edge Running & Lifestyle Apparel w/CEO Scott Bailey and Co-Founder Floris Gierman.
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Ever wondered what it takes to disrupt an industry and create the perfect running and lifestyle gear? On this episode of Choose to Endure, we bring you an exclusive conversation with CEO Scott Bailey and Co-Founder Floris Gierman, two of the driving forces behind PATH Projects apparel company. Frustrated by the lack of quality running shorts, Scott…
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“M” is for McSweeney, Miles Benjamin (1855-1909)
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“M” is for McSweeney, Miles Benjamin (1855-1909). Governor. In 1900 McSweeney won election as governor, but his tenure was disappointing.By Walter Edgar
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“L” is for Logan, Martha Daniell (1704-1779)
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“L” is for Logan, Martha Daniell (1704-1779). Colonial horticulturist.By Walter Edgar
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“H” is for Hinton, James Miles (1891-1970). Clergyman, businessman, civil rights leader.By Walter Edgar
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“H” is for Hines, John Elbridge (1910-1997). Clergyman, civil rights activist.By Walter Edgar
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“G” is for Great Migration. During the 1910s and 1920s, hundreds of thousands of African Americans left the South for the urban centers of the Northeast and Midwest.By Walter Edgar
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Feeling Burned Out? Finding Balance Between Athletic Performance and Living a Fulfilling Life
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What does it really take to optimize your ultra running performance without sacrificing your happiness and well-being? Join me, Richard Gleave, on Choose to Endure, as we uncover the hidden costs of relentless optimization in ultra running. From physical injuries to mental burnout and social sacrifices, this episode explores the high stakes of push…
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"F” is for Fundamental Constitutions of Carolina (1669-1698)
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“F” is for Fundamental Constitutions of Carolina (1669-1698). Part constitution and part promotional tract, the Fundamental Constitutions of Carolina comprised a much revised document that the Lords Proprietors devised to govern their New World province.By Walter Edgar
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“E” is for Exchange Building (Charleston). One of the grandest and most significant public buildings constructed in colonial America, the Exchange and Customs House on East Bay was constructed by Peter and John Horlbeck between 1767 and 1771.By Walter Edgar
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“D” is for Dorchester County (575 square miles; 2020 population 165,737).By Walter Edgar
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“C” is for Charleston Museum. Founded in 1773, the Charleston Museum is the oldest municipal museum in the United States.By Walter Edgar
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“C” is for Charleston Library Society. The Charleston Library Society is the third-oldest institutional library in the United States.By Walter Edgar
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Into the Ultraverse: Chase & Casey Hammond Talk Ultraverse Supplements, Races and Their EPIC New Event - Summit 200!
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Embark on a journey into the Ultraverse featuring bespoke races and nutrition designed for the ultra-endurance athlete with Chase and Casey Hammond of Ultraverse Supplements. They join me, Richard Gleave, to share their inspiring tale from passionate ultra-runners to innovative supplement creators. We uncover the secrets behind their bestseller Pro…
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“B” is for Billings, John Shaw (1898-1975). When he retired in 1954, Billings was the editorial director of all Time Inc. publications.
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"W" is for Williams, Hanna English (d. 1722)
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“W” is for Williams, Hanna English (d. 1722). Naturalist. Hannah English Williams was the first female in the British colonies to gather plant and animal specimens for scientific collections.By Walter Edgar
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“S” is for Secessionville, Battle of (June 16, 1862). The Civil War may have produced larger engagements with heavier casualties, but the Battle of Secessionville remains one of South Carolina’s most important.By Walter Edgar
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“S” is for Seabrook, Whitemarsh Benjamin (1793-1855)
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“S” is for Seabrook, Whitemarsh Benjamin (1793-1855). Governor. As a member of the most radical political factions in the state, Seabrook urged Carolinians to prepare for secession and the military defense of the state and its institutions.By Walter Edgar
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"L" is for Lyles, Bissett, Carlisle & Wolff. At its peak in the 1960s, LBC&W employed more than 350 architects, engineers, planners and support staff in states across the Southeast.By Walter Edgar
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Hear me ROAR! Christy Krchnavy Conquers Cocodona 250 with an Umbrella, High-Fives and the Heart of a Lion
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When Ultra Expeditions Race Director Christy Krchnavy laced up her shoes to start the Cocodona 250 mile race through the rugged Arizona landscape, she carried more than just her running gear; she embodied the indomitable spirit of a back-of-the-pack ultra runner. Her story is a testament to enduring strength, recounting her evolution from a time-st…
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"L" is for Lutherans. While Lutherans are the third largest Protestant denomination in the United States, their numbers have never been large in the South.By Walter Edgar
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"L" is for Lebby, Nathaniel H. [1816-1880]. Nathaniel H. Lebby is best remembered for conceiving the world’s first hydraulic suction dredge—which would become the standard of modern dredging.By Walter Edgar
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