Amanda Brooks is the owner/founder/head coach of Run to the Finish - one of the OG running blogs in the running world. She and I sat down to discuss running as an aging athlete.

Let's be honest, this episode applies to everyone. We're all aging all the time. Even if you don't yet qualify as a "masters" runner or "elderly," we would all do well to prepare a little bit for when our bodies don't quite behave how they used to. 

We talk about how to adapt your training as you age so you can still perform your best without hurting yourself in the process.

Hope you enjoy the episode!

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We all like a good motivational speech. Or video. Or book.

Yet for most of us, relying on motivation is actually a great way to guarantee we'll never reach our goals. Motivation feels good and can be a useful tool, but it's a pretty terrible way to create true success.

In this episode, I share why motivation isn't the answer and what we should be targeting instead.

Hope you get something out of it!

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5 Strength Programs for Runners out NOW!

Burnout is REAL. Eventually, if you push yourself hard enough, long enough, all the stress will come together to create burnout. With our stressful lives and big training schedules, we're at a pretty high risk to get overwhelmed and burnt out.

So let's talk burnout. What it is. Why we experience it. And what you can do to try and prevent it - or at least manage it when you feel it coming.

Hope you get something out of it!

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Scott Hundertmark recently finished his first 100-miler at Mines of Spain!

We sat down to discuss the race and how he trained - but also how to get it done when almost everything goes wrong.

This was a raw conversation and I really appreciate Scott being so open in sharing his story.

Ultra running isn't always pretty and sometimes the ugliness isn't the "David Goggins broke his feet but still finished" kind. Sometimes it's the "night sucks and your headlamp breaks and your training falls apart due to illness... but you still finished anyway" kind.

Very honestly, that's when the toughness really comes into play. Most of us can overcome one really hard thing or a difficult spot, but the a death of 1,000 cuts is truly miserable. It can break down even the strongest among us. Scott is truly one of the toughest athletes I've met and we can all learn a lot from him, not to mention he's just a great guy.

I think you're going to get a lot out of this interview.

Also... there was a weird break about a minute into the interview due to a Zoom glitch.

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A bit of an off-the-cuff episode...

There can be a huge advantage to setting big goals - it spurs motivation and gives you something to chase.  Yet it can also lead people to go too hard, too fast and completely ignore the journey along the way.

As with everything, finding a balance between these two things requires some nuance and personalization.

And while we're on the topic of personalization, I touch on why that "perfect warm-up" you saw on social media might not be so perfect...

Hope you enjoy it!

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Elisabeth Scott is the owner/founder/head coach of Running Explained - a very popular Instagram page and running podcast. She and I sat down to discuss running fundamentals.

So whether you're newer to the scene or just need a reminder, we discuss the fundamentals of running - from going easy to fitting running into your busy life.

This would also be a perfect episode to share with that particular person (you know the one) who's been thinking about joining you on a run, but just hasn't taken the first step because they don't know where to start.

Hope you enjoy the episode!

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Are you doing any of these?

When it comes to progress, consistency is key. In fact, it's the MOST important thing. If you're going to make progress, consistency matters above all else because it is the foundation of your training. Yet I often see people unintentionally sabotage their consistency with 3 mistakes that we don't discuss nearly enough.

Want to know what they are? You'll have to listen to the episode.

Hope you find it helpful.

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Makinsie Bartholomew is a Utah athlete who recently finished the infamous Bigfoot 200.

We got together to discuss triathlons, running 200 miles, trail hallucinations, and the race she's directing next week.

I love chatting with Makinsie and I know you'll get a lot out of the conversation.

Enjoy!

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Rick Olderman is a sports and orthopedic physical therapist with more than 25 years experience that specializes in helping people with chronic pain experience a pain-free life. He graduated with his Master’s degree from The Krannert School of Physical Therapy at the University of Indianapolis in 1996.

Rick has written the popular Fixing You® series of books - found on Amazon - to help people with chronic pain or injuries. Rick wants to show you how to live completely pain-free.

I appreciate Rick's mission and when he asked if he could be on the show, I was more than happy to oblige.

Rick was kind enough to demonstrate an assessment live during the recording. I'm going to leave it in the podcast, but it doesn't make the best audio. If you want to see that assessment, please watch the video, linked below.

If you don't care about that but don't want to listen to it, I've made it easy to skip with time-stamps.

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Meal timing can be an incredibly helpful tool to improve both your performance and recovery.

It's not the MOST important thing when it comes to your food, but it can be incredibly helpful - especially for BUSY people who struggle to get all of their necessary calories to fuel their training and recovery.

Here are some strategies to help you improve your meal timing so you can increase your performance and expedite recovery.

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