About this episode:
In this week’s episode, coach Hillary talks with The Morning Shakeout podcast host, writer, and running coach Mario Fraioli about prioritizing, staying curious, and embracing everything that comes with chasing your goals.

Guest Bio – Mario Fraioli:

Mario Fraioli is a Bay Area-based running coach, writer, and podcast host.

As a coach, he has guided athletes to personal bests, Boston Marathon qualifying times, national championship titles, Olympic Trials appearances, international podiums, world championship teams, national records, and even the Olympic Games.

He publishes the morning shakeout—a weekly email newsletter that covers running and other worthwhile topics—and also hosts its namesake podcast, where he gleans insight and inspiration from the sport’s top athletes, coaches, and personalities. From 2010-2016, Mario was the senior editor at Competitor magazine, where he interviewed and profiled many of running’s most recognizable figures, covered hundreds of events, including the Boston Marathon, New York City Marathon and U.S. Olympic Trials on multiple occasions, and directed training-related content for both the print magazine and website. His work has also appeared in Running Times, New England Runner, Triathlete, and other publications. In 2013, he authored his first book, The Official Rock ‘n’ Roll Guide To Marathon & Half-Marathon Training.

As an athlete, Mario was an NCAA Division II cross-country All-American at Stonehill College in 2003 and has raced competitively from the 800 meters to ultramarathon distances. He has personal bests including 4:09 for the mile, 2:27 in the marathon, and 7:59 for 50 miles. He still steps on the starting line every now and again when the mood strikes him right.

A native of Massachusetts, Mario spent a few years in San Diego, and currently lives north of the Golden Gate Bridge with his wife Christine, their pup Tahoe, four bikes, and dozens of pairs of running shoes.

Read More About Mario Fraioli:

https://www.mariofraioli.com/

https://themorningshakeout.com/

https://www.instagram.com/mariofraioli/

https://www.twitter.com/mariofraioli/

Episode Highlights:

• Making what's important to you a priority
• Staying curious and open to trying new things
• Believing in your goals and yourself
• Road vs. trail running and transitioning from one to the other

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