Hi everyone! This week I'm doing a podcast episode swap with Taylor S from My First Marathon podcast (you can find it here: https://www.myfirstmarathonpodcast.com/ ) 

I had such a fun time talking with Taylor about my experience running the NYC marathon for the first time, and my journey with running overall. Hope you enjoy, and please be sure to check out her awesome podcast!! 

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What happens when your motivation runs dry but your goals remain unchanged? That's the central question explored in this relatable episode of the Super Awesome You podcast, where host Sam delves into the challenging reality of pursuing long-term goals amid fluctuating motivation levels.

The truth is uncomfortable but liberating: you simply do the work anyway. Sam shares personal experiences from podcast creation to marathon training, revealing how the mental muscle that pushes through resistance grows stronger with each repetition. While tricks like accountability partners and reward systems have their place, they're ultimately powerless without your fundamental commitment to showing up.

We explore the fascinating psychology behind practices like the 5AM Club, revealing that the true benefit isn't about magical morning hours but rather about training yourself to begin each day by overcoming significant internal resistance. This creates a powerful mental framework that extends to every challenging task. When you can swing your feet out of a warm, comfortable bed against every bodily protest, you're strengthening the neural pathways that enable consistency in all areas of life.

The most encouraging revelation? Even on days when progress toward specific goals feels nonexistent, you're still building something invaluable—mental resilience and the habit of showing up. In a world where countless people let days pass without meaningful action toward their aspirations, your consistency already places you ahead of the curve. Ready to develop your "do it anyway" superpower? This episode provides both the inspiration and practical mindset shifts to make it happen. 

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This week I sit down with Taylor S from My First Marathon Podcast, and we talk about motivation, drive, overcoming challenges during those long training blocks, and the power of words and community in helping us get over the hump. 

You can find Taylor's podcast here:

https://www.myfirstmarathonpodcast.com/

As well find her on Instagram/Threads here:

https://www.instagram.com/myfirstmarathonpod/

https://www.threads.net/@myfirstmarathonpod

Enjoy this week's episode!

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Hi everyone, Sam here! As promised, this week I'm off (but will be back next week with a new exciting episode!!) so here's a favorite on the podcast, "What matters most when pursuing a goal". This was the S1 season finale if you missed it the 1st go round.

Hope you all have a super awesome week as always! See you next week!

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Less than a week away from the NYC Half, and I'm reminded of my experience running the FDR highway, looking at the UN building, and feeling like I'm never actually getting closer to it. This ends up being a good segue for me to talk about progress towards long-term goals, and how difficult it can be when what you want is months/years away--and a helpful tip on how to deal with that moment to keep you on track!

P.S. Next week will be another off week, so I'll be posting a re-run then! Best of luck to anyone/everyone running the Half next week! Talk soon!

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Has this ever happened to you? You let go of your goal, and then not only hit it, but exceed it? In this week's episode, I dive into some of the science of why I think this happens.

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Since it's my birthday (week!) and I'm off, I'm going to post an episode from my other podcast on the Super Awesome Mix podcast network! Hope you enjoy these 12 songs that are helping me reflect on 40 wonderful years.

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Motivation vs. discipline gets thrown around a lot online. Let's break that down, and talk about what it really means when someone says "discipline over motivation".

P.S. Next week I'll be off celebrating my 40th birthday, so I'll instead be publishing an episode from my Super Awesome Mix podcast episode with Matt on my 12 songs that help me reflect on my 4 decades so far!

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I'm joined this week by special guest Indy, a long-time marathoner and NYC runner, as we break down the upcoming 2025 United Half Marathon in New York City! We both ran the race last year, and will be running it this year, so we wanted to review our memories of each parts of the race, and offer up any tips/tricks/guidance if you're a first time runner there (or if it's been a while).

We break the race down into:

1. Expo / Bib-pickup
2. Getting to the start
3. Miles 1-3 in the park
4. Miles 4-6 along Flatbush avenue and into Manhattan
5. Miles 7-10 along the FDR
6. Miles 10-12 through 42nd street and Times Square
7. Miles 12-13.1 through Central Park to finish!

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Being injured as a runner can be painful -- and can challenge our sense of identity. This week I talk about my struggle of having a 2 month injury time out, and returning back to my first race (the Manhattan 10K) and dealing with some cognitive dissonance along the way! 

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