In this episode of Out and Back, hosts Jacob Thomson and Rory Linkletter welcome their first guest, John Green, head coach of the Verde Track Club. The conversation explores John's journey from a successful high school and collegiate runner to a professional coach, discussing his coaching philosophy, the impact of COVID-19 on training, and the importance of athlete engagement. They delve into the challenges of competing on a global stage, the lessons learned from coaching, and the strategies for building a successful team. The episode wraps up with insights on favorite workouts and future aspirations in the world of running.

running, coaching, marathon, athlete, training, Olympic trials, coaching philosophy, injuries, competition, professional running

Rory Linkletter and Jacob Thomson are professional marathoners chasing fast times and big goals on the roads. Training out of Flagstaff, Arizona, they’ve got plenty of stories from the grind of big mileage, the chaos of race travel, the highs and lows of racing on the world stage and the random stuff that happens between workouts. With a passion for storytelling, running culture, and building community, Rory and Jacob bring listeners behind the scenes of the marathon lifestyle. Training talk with a few detours.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest

02:51 John Green's Journey as a Runner and Coach

05:57 Transitioning from Athlete to Coach

09:06 Coaching Philosophy and Athlete Engagement

12:06 The Impact of COVID-19 on Training and Competitions

14:48 Building a Successful Coaching Team

17:56 Competing on the Global Stage

20:48 Lessons Learned from Coaching and Injuries

24:01 Favorite Workouts and Training Strategies

26:42 Looking Ahead: Goals and Aspirations

29:38 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up