Finding Strong

Pat and Mark briefly dive into the anxiety, the upbringing, and depression that has shaped Mark's life for the better. The episode touches on Mark's background and Pat and Mark's friendship. 

"If you are going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill

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*While we have made every attempt to refrain from inappropriate language, the occasional curse word may have found its way into the recording.

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Pat and Mark discuss Memorial Day Murph workout, rediscovering your why, and Mark talks about his running rut. 

Plus a basketball showdown. 

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"Slow down and enjoy life. It's not only the scenery you miss by going to fast - you also miss the sense of where you are going and why."- Eddie Cantor

*While we have made every attempt to refrain from inappropriate language, the occasional curse word may have found its way into the recording.

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Sh*t is getting real. Pat is walking away from soccer, but why? Mark also considers retirement from competitive running. 

Pat and Mark have an honest and transparent discussion about disappointment, setbacks, overcoming perceived failure and fueling the fire to succeed. Today's episode also touches on navigating through the current periods of transitions in their athletic and personal lives. The podcast touches on the importance of being kind to yourself and using setbacks as a opportunity to grow and spring forward.  “There is no passion to be found playing small—in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” —Nelson Mandela

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Pat and Mark sit down with professional obstacle course racer, Mack Roesch. They discuss overcoming obstacles on the course and in life while balancing the responsibilities of being a professional athlete. We examine training and recovery in Mack's day to day life. They touch on the roller coaster ride of chasing your dreams. 

Mack was finalist on American Ninja Warrior and also appeared on Broken Skull Ranch.

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Mack's Sponsor - Caterpy Laces - https://caterpylaces.com/

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*While we have made every attempt to refrain from inappropriate language, the occasional curse word may have found its way into the recording.

Pat and Mark sit down with professional Strongman Nick Davis. Nick goes into details on what it's like to be a professional Strongman, diet, training, and the pressure of being a 22 year old National Champion. 

Pat and Mark also recap training, coaching, and how they spent their Easter. 

Nick Davis accolades:

U-23 American Strongest Man National Champion 2017 and 2018.

3rd place U-23 World's Strongest Man 2018.

1st Place Motor City Strongest Man.

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Nick would also like to thank Rob and Jen, his training partners, for getting him prepped for World's Strongest Man and the endless support they provide. 

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*While we have made every attempt to refrain from inappropriate language, the occasional curse word may have found its way into the recording.