In this conversation, Ryan catches up with Patrick Caron after a long time. They discuss Patrick's early ultra running career, his transition to racing in Europe, and the lessons he learned from racing in Europe. Patrick shares his experiences at the Solomon Young Gun Academy and the impact it had on his racing style. They also talk about Patrick's shift to shorter distances and his passion for coaching middle school cross country. Patrick reflects on the importance of finding meaning and purpose in racing and shares his goals and aspirations for the future.

Takeaways

Transitioning to racing in Europe can be a challenging and eye-opening experience due to differences in terrain, racing style, and competition.

Finding meaning and purpose in racing is important for long-term motivation and enjoyment.

Coaching and race directing can provide a different perspective on running and contribute to personal growth and development.

Balancing expectations and enjoyment in racing is crucial to prevent burnout and maintain a healthy relationship with the sport.

Exploring different race distances and focusing on personal growth can lead to new opportunities and experiences in running.

Chapters

00:00 Reconnecting after a long time

01:11 Patrick's early ultra running career

02:22 Shift in Patrick's racing focus

04:29 Transition to racing in Europe

06:19 Lessons learned from racing in Europe

08:59 Adjusting to the European racing style

11:33 The Solomon Young Gun Academy

13:55 Racing in Europe and the challenges faced

16:55 Differences in terrain and racing style in Europe

19:33 Managing expectations and pressure

22:14 The importance of racing at different levels

23:23 Recognizing potential and finding meaning in racing

25:03 Imposter syndrome and self-belief

27:31 Lessons learned from coaches at the Solomon Young Gun Academy

30:24 Transition to shorter distances

32:45 Finding passion and purpose beyond running

37:39 Coaching middle school cross country

41:55 Creating unique race experiences as a race director

45:39 Balancing expectations and enjoyment in racing

48:31 The impact of race directing on Patrick's running career

52:48 Learning from middle and back-of-the-pack runners

57:17 Future goals and aspirations

59:13 Patrick's performance at the Boston Marathon

01:00:06 The goal of having a personal water bottle guy

01:00:59 Patrick's best performance at Boston Marathon

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