#589 - Adam Wood: Going for the OTQ - A Year in Review

Adam Wood, a former college steeplechaser turned marathoner, discusses his transition to post-college running, narrowly missing an Olympic Trials Qualifying time, and the influence of his BYU program and teammates.

Adam highlights the importance of the social aspect in running and the supportive running community in Utah. He shares his experiences at Grandma's Marathon, McKirdy Micro Marathon, and the California International Marathon discussing the challenges of racing less frequently and managing expectations. He also reflects on the impact of social media on his running journey and the lessons he has learned from his training cycles. Adam emphasizes the need for adjustments in training to balance work and running as a non-professional marathoner. In this conversation, Adam Wood discusses his transition from track to marathon running, the challenges he faced along the way, his excitement for future goals, including track races and road races.

Chapters

5:56 - Transitioning to Post-College Running

10:16 - The Middle Ground of Post-College Running

12:23 - The Influence of BYU Program and Teammates

16:52 - Managing Expectations and Goals

20:50 - Approaching Race Selection

22:25 - The Challenges of Racing Less Frequently

27:15 - Connecting with the Larger OTQ Community

31:15 - Grandma's Marathon and Lessons Learned

33:45 - Navigating the Content Creation Aspect of Running

37:07 - The McKirdy Micro Marathon Experience

40:28 - Training Cycles and Adjustments for Future Races

44:20 - Transitioning from Track to Marathon

46:25 - Becoming a Balanced Runner

47:50 - Exciting Goals for the Future

Adam Wood on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@AdamWoodRuns

Adam Wood on IG: www.instagram.com/adammwoodd

The Woods Runs on IG: www.instagram.com/thewoodsrun

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