Run to Thrive

Mario Fraioli is one of the top current voices in the running world, as a writer, podcast host, coach, and runner himself. He’s the publisher and host of The Morning Shakeout, a weekly newsletter and podcast featuring top athletes, coaches and personalities in the running world. As a coach, he has guided athletes of all levels, including Olympic athletes to help them achieve their best. 

Mario has a deep passion for the sport, and has translated that love into success both personally and professionally. His words of wisdom in our conversation will resonate with anyone who is looking for motivation, purpose, and meaning, and ready to achieve that on the run and beyond!

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The Morning Shakeout Podcast

https://mariofraioli.com/

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The way we think can be our greatest ally or our worst enemy. Runners have a unique ability to make their mind and their thoughts work for them, rather than against them, in any race and even on your regular runs. No matter how strong you are physically, without a healthy mindset, it can prove to be very difficult to get across the finish line.

On this episode, you’ll learn the secrets of making your mind work for you, and how you can stop the little voice inside your head that tries to hold you back before you achieve your biggest breakthroughs. Discover what it means to have a “Runner’s Mindset” and how you can use it to create bigger success for yourself in any area of your life.

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Marcella Ayala is no stranger to conquering mountains, across the world and in her personal and professional life. From a young age, she has taken on many challenges and succeeded, from balancing education while growing her career, to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and other ambitious worldwide treks. All while maintaining an active lifestyle as a runner, too! Marcella shares what running has taught her about reaching summits, both personally and professionally, and how those lessons have helped her overcome the biggest obstacles to the peaks along the way.

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Have you ever struggled with finishing what you start? When you’re off and running in your training and your race, it’s guaranteed that it won’t always go to plan. Even the most well-thought out strategy will bring it's own set of challenges. In today’s episode, learn how to set yourself up for success so that you can train and race at your best. You’ll learn how to avoid the 7 most common mistakes that people make that lead them to quit too soon, and how you can avoid them to stay resilient, motivated, and strong from start to finish.

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Do you have dreams to seek out more adventure, travel the world, and challenge yourself to get out of your comfort zone, but you’re not sure if it’s possible or even where to start? Then this episode will inspire you to start taking those ideas and make them a reality. My guest is Gavin Boyter, a writer, filmmaker, and long distance “adventure runner,” and author of “Running the Orient,” his story of running over 2300 miles across Europe along the Orient Express. In our conversation, Gavin tells the story of how he made this audacious goal a reality, what it took to run from Paris to Istanbul, and the lessons he learned along the way. If you’re ready to discover how you can have more adventure in your life from running, you won’t want to miss this episode!

For more information on Gavin and to buy a copy of “Running the Orient”:

“Running the Orient” on Amazon

Twitter: @gavin_boyter

www.gavinboyter.com

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“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” To get across your ideal finish line, you need a training strategy to help put you in the best position to succeed. Without a plan, it can feel like taking a road trip without directions. In this episode, learn why a solid strategy will lead to faster results and success, what to factor in when creating your plan, and how planning like a marathoner will help you create more time, energy and motivation in the pursuit of your goals.

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The mental benefits of running can often be more profound than the physical benefits. On this episode I chat with Tim Davis, the author of Tripolar: the Story of a Bipolar Triathlete, and we discuss the importance of physical exercise for mental health and balance. Tim shares his inspiring story about how he overcame addiction and mental health struggles to achieve more inner peace, wellness and success while training for and racing many Ironman triathlons and Ultramarathons.

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www.ultratimdavis.com

IG: @tripolar_tim

FB: ultratimdavis1

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You don’t need to make big changes to see big results! The smallest change can create the biggest impact in your life, work and running. I share tips on how easy it can be to move past feeling stuck in any area of your life, how to overcome the fear of making change, and how to start taking small steps that will build confidence and motivation. If you feel like you’re in a rut and ready to see better results on the run and beyond, you won’t want to miss this episode!

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It’s never too late to start pursuing big goals and dreams for yourself. On this episode, I talk to fellow running coach Faith Raymond, who started her running journey at age 47, and since then has accomplished great things as a runner and coach, completing multiple ultra marathons and now coaching other master’s runners achieve their big goals.

In our conversation, we focus on:

• How Faith found her passion for running at 47
• How she transitioned from equine endurance racing to running trail races and ultra marathons
• The lessons she learned from some of the great running leaders
• The important distinction between coaching men and coaching women
• Why you need to dream big in order to achieve your goals

To connect with Faith:

email: [email protected]

website: www.runlongrunstrong.com 

IG: @runlongrunstrongendurance 

FB: Run Long Run Strong Endurance Coaching, LLC

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Stress, overwhelm and anxiety can make you feel out of control. When you’re facing challenges on a run, in a race, or in your career, life or business, you can play one of two roles: the victim or the owner. In this episode, I share how you can take complete ownership of your results so that when stress and overwhelm come your way, you are in control, rather than letting your thoughts or emotions control you.

You’ll learn how to be an active player so that no matter what challenges you’re facing, just taking one small step forward in that moment will help launch you through the last miles of your race with more ease, energy and excitement. If you’re ready to take control and own your results, you won’t want to miss this episode!

Connect with me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/coachingontherun

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