In S4Ep7 of the PRP, Adam chatters with seasoned running socialite, impassioned banana-based baker and pediatric nurse extraordinaire Tess Nicholas, who has been preparing for the Glass City Half Marathon on Sunday April 28th, 2024. Adam Good, ambitious budding marathoner, mathematics enthusiast and Tess’s better half joins the show to offer his take on all things MRUN, banana muffins, and of course, running around town half naked. 

The convo kicks off with the recent graduates, and former MRUN cabinet members, reflecting on the challenges they’ve faced over the past couple years as they’ve transitioned from college running to adult running. Having been part of a group that has six different options for group runs each week for the past four years, it has been a big change of pace (pun intended) for them to adjust to far less social running opportunities. As such, they were forced to do some research and find the most fitting local running groups to pledge their allegiance to. From Bad Decisions Track Club to Bandit Racing Team, both Adam and Tess credit their new found social circles for providing them with a sense of belonging as well as encouraging them to reach heights in the running world they never thought possible. 

Things get vulnerable when Tess shares insight into her relationship with the sport and explains how she lets running be for her what she needs it to on any given day. Most days, it’s an excuse to be social. Other days, it’s a chance to destress. But her underlying theme remains constant - running is a source of wellness and it can be different things on different days. Utilize it, leverage it, and most importantly, don’t take it too seriously.

Is Tess bringing back neato? Scandal in the cabinet, say whaaa?? What the hell is RAM?? Beer ball?! Doughnut shorts?! Is Adam prepared to become of steward of the nanner?! True crime? Book queues??? Is Tess really just out her baking for her buds?! We avoidin nuts?? Running to Rick’s?? Math wizards, tortoises and burner phones, oh my!

This and much more in this endearing, gentle and peaceful episode of the PRP!

Explain that Strava section:

Tess's Strava Activity

Adam's Strava Activity

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Recorded Friday April 26th @ 12:00PM EST