Lessons from the Mid-State Mile: Embracing Challenges and Self-Reflection
Host Nathan Hicks reflects on his experience participating in the Mid-State Mile, a challenging trail race with a 1.1 mile loop and 340 feet of elevation gain and loss per loop.
He discusses the importance of goal setting, the traps to avoid when facing hard tasks, and balancing various life responsibilities.
Nathan underscores the significance of individual experiences over mere knowledge, the futility of comparison, and the value of enduring hardship as part of personal growth. Listener feedback and reviews are encouraged to make the podcast better.
00:00 Introduction and Initial Thoughts
01:52 Reflecting on Mid-State Mile Experience
02:21 Podcast Introduction and Listener Feedback
04:49 Explaining Mid-State Mile
07:38 Race Day Preparations and Challenges
16:39 Three Traps of Facing Hardships
30:32 The Value of Voluntary Hardship
32:54 Recap of the Three Traps
33:30 Why I Quit Running
39:58 Balancing Life and Goals
45:03 The Comparison Trap
50:42 Final Reflections and Takeaways
59:49 Closing Thoughts and Listener Engagement
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*Music by Jupiter Coyote. Used with permission.