Finding Strong

130 miles in the last 11 days!? Mark, Pat and Michael analyze Mark's base training phase, purpose behind scheduling and the ins and outs of his runs. Pat is undertaking a new challenge to ward off those quarantine blues. Michael discusses his disappointment around Boston and world marathon major cancelations while being open the possible new opportunities that will come as a result. The boys of the Finding Strong Podcast offer up a challenge.

This episode is brought to you by Prevail Botanicals.

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You can find the hosts of the Finding Strong Podcast:

Pat: @Patxgates

Michael: @Sonofragingjoe

Mark: @bottenhornrunning and www.markbottenhorn.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.

On today's episode, Pat and Mark discuss ways to optimize your environment to foster performance, wellness and creativity. It may not seem like it at face value but joy, creativity, purposeful intent and good habits make us better athletes.

Pat and Mark talk about their methods for developing positive habits, removing poisonous habits and planting the seeds that will lead to a bountiful harvest when social distancing measures are lifted. How can we optimize our time? Our nutrition? How can we add more joy? How can we feel better?

"Life is one big road with lots of signs. So when you riding through the ruts, don't complicate your mind. Flee from hate, mischief, and jealousy. Don't bury your thoughts, put your vision to reality. Wake up and live!" - Bob Marley

As always, if you enjoyed this episode please rate us on iTunes, share and drop us a comment or message.

You can find the hosts of the Finding Strong Podcast:

Michael: @Sonofragingjoe

Pat: @Patxgates

Mark: @bottenhornrunning and www.markbottenhorn.com

Opinions, comments and feedback are always welcomed and appreciated. If you found enjoyment in this episode we ask that you rate it and share.

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

It is clear that people with underlying chronic illness are having worse outcomes associated with Covid 19. It's important to control any factors you can that could potentially limit the development of chronic disease. Patrick and Mark discuss the latest happenings and social distancing developments. During the episode Mark and Pat talk about how the pandemic has made them reflect on their personal health, lifestyle choices and contemplate their potential role in impacting others. This episode also contains some thoughts about changing habits to improve the overall quality of your life and health. This podcast has some strong wording, and is merely an exploratory conversation - not designed as a substitute for medical advice.

"I understand there is a guy inside of me who wants to lay in bed all day, smoke weed all day, and watch cartoons and old movies. My whole life is a series of stratagems to avoid, and outwit, that guy." - Anthony Bourdain

As always, if you enjoyed this episode please rate us on iTunes, share and drop us a comment or message.

You can find the hosts of the Finding Strong Podcast:

Michael: @Sonofragingjoe

Pat: @Patxgates

Mark: @bottenhornrunning and www.markbottenhorn.com

Opinions, comments and feedback are always welcomed and appreciated. If you found enjoyment in this episode we ask that you rate it and share.

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

Your race is canceled, now what? Many of us have poured our heart and soul into training for an event to see it canceled.  Races may be canceled, but it certainly it doesn't mean that your training is going to waste.

Pat and Mark sit down and discuss it on today's podcast. They also take user questions, and discuss strategic training and nutrition adjustments based on the covid-19 quarantine time line. Mark and Pat also dive into some tactics they use to conquer their anxiety and uncertainty around training, the pandemic, and touch on some methods to cope with our temporary new norm as we still strive to find the best versions of ourself.

If you've been affected in anyway by COVID-19 please know that you are not alone, and know that even though there may be space between us we are stronger together.

As always, if you enjoyed this episode please rate us on iTunes, share and drop us a comment or message.

You can find the hosts of the Finding Strong Podcast:

Michael: @Sonofragingjoe

Pat: @Patxgates

Mark: @bottenhornrunning and www.markbottenhorn.com

Opinions, comments and feedback are always welcomed and appreciated. If you found enjoyment in this episode we ask that you rate it and share.

*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 and discuss how the pandemic protocol may likely help you reshape your training, mentality and nutrition for the better. We're faced with a very real problem, will we roll over and die, or will we see the opportunity and grab it by the throat? Races may be canceled for now, but you simply cannot cancel the process, so if you're not in love and invested in the process - we can't think of a better time to start.

As always, if you enjoyed this episode please rate us on iTunes, share and drop us a comment or message.

You can find the hosts of the Finding Strong Podcast:

Michael: @Sonofragingjoe

Pat: @Patxgates

Mark: @bottenhornrunning and www.markbottenhorn.com

Opinions, comments and feedback are always welcomed and appreciated. If you found enjoyment in this episode we ask that you rate it and share.

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