177. How to ‘Make the Leap’ and Create Your Next Performance Breakthrough
Release Date: 02/04/2021
319. 3:59 Miler Matt Daniels on 150-mile weeks, Zone 1, and the Scariest Events He’s Ever Run
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Matt Daniels is a professional athlete for Nike Trail Running who focuses on ultramarathon distances. He placed 7th in the NCAA 1500m, contributing to Adams State’s first ever 1st place team finish in the Outdoor NCAA Championships. He transitioned to ultra trail running ever since, most recently winning the Gorge Waterfalls 50k earlier this year and competing at UTMB this summer. Matt and I discuss our shared love of the mile and how his college coach helped to shape him. We delve into: The events Matt ran in college and his experiences as a middle distance runner Matt’s...
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318. The Twin Cities Marathon Preview Episode with Race Director Eli Asch
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If you’re looking for a fall marathon that’s the caliber of a big city race without the challenging logistics of the World Marathon Majors, be sure to consider the Twin Cities Marathon in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota. On the podcast this week I have Twin Cities Marathon race director, Eli Asch. Eli came to Twin Cities with extensive experience as the Director of Race Operations for the California International Marathon, as well as the Logistics and Operations Manager for the Austin Marathon and Half Marathon. He earned a BA at Whitman College where he was captain of the cross-country...
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317. Mobility Training, Best Practices, and Most Effective Active Stretches with Grayson Wickham DPT, CSCS
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This week’s guest on the podcast is a doctor of physical therapy and owner of the Lux Physical Therapy and Medicine practice in New York. Dr. Grayson Wickham is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and creator of the Movement Vault app. He has worked with athletes in a wide variety of sports at the elite level, from Olympians to tennis pros to NFL and MLB players. Grayson’s specialty is sports and orthopedic performance and injuries. He has dedicated his time and energy to helping his patients use mobility to become pain free in their athletic endeavors as well as in their...
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316. How Performance Psychology Can Give You the Mental Toughness to Succeed
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Jen Schumacher is currently the mental performance consultant for Northwestern University’s football program. Previously she was the Assistant Director of the Performance Psychology program at West Point Military Academy. She is also a professional speaker and provides training for elite performers in many fields, whether ultra-endurance athletes or Fortune 100 executives. Our discussion focuses on an introduction to sports psychology, how it applies to endurance sports, and how to create a regular practice that will allow you to reap the benefits. Some of the topics we touch on include: ...
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315. What to Do if You Have a Meniscus Injury, With Dr. Kevin Stone
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Meniscus injuries can have a significant impact on your ability to walk, run and train consistently. Although this injury is less common for runners, understanding management and treatment is essential for long term health and durability. Dr. Kevin Stone graduated from Harvard and the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. His clinical work focuses on keeping people active in the sports they love, and he has served a wide array of athletic groups including the US Ski Team, multiple ballet companies, and the US Olympic Training Center. In addition to his work as an orthopedic...
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314. ‘Coach of the Year’ Jim Butler on 30+ Years of Coaching, Talent vs. Intangibles, Tech, and More
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Some of us are lucky enough to find a mentor to guide our long-term love affair with running. They set the standard high in their own accomplishments and inspire us to do the same. Jim Butler, whom I'll forever refer to as "Coach", has been doing that for over 30 years as the head coach of men’s cross country team at my alma mater, Connecticut College. Coach Jim Butler was the 2002 New England Cross Country coach of the year, the 2004 New England Small College Athletic Conference Coach of the year, and an impressive 2:37 marathoner. He coached multiple national qualifiers...
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313. Pacing, Structure, and Philosophy of Running Workouts with Elisabeth Scott
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Elisabeth Scott, a multiple-certified running coach and host of the , joins us to discuss all things WORKOUTS. What is a workout? What is the purpose of a workout? What are the different types of workouts? We discuss pacing vs. running via perceived effort, the philosophy behind workouts, and how to structure them. Links & Resources from the Show: Elisabeth's podcast Let me help you with a Follow Elisabeth on Thank you DrinkLMNT! A big thanks to for their support of this episode! They make electrolyte drinks for athletes and low-carb folks with no sugar, artificial...
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312. A Guide to Running for Life, with Zoë Rom and Tina Muir
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On this episode I have the dynamic duo of Tina Muir and Zoë Rom. Tina was formerly a professional runner for Great Britain and now hosts the . Zoë is an elite ultra runner and Editor in Chief of . While each has been a guest on the podcast in the past, this is my first time having a discussion with them both! Zoë and Tina bring a unique perspective to running that has been missing from the books on training and racing that currently exist. Our discussion focuses on what it means to be a sustainable runner, and the various ways you can integrate your personal running journey with the broader...
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311. 5 Must Do 5k Workouts for Speed and Endurance
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Racing a fast 5k is a thrill. In this episode, Jason shares the foundational and specific workouts that help you race your best over 5,000m. Links & Resources from the Show: Learn more about Read more about Structure your training to Get a 5k training plan from Thank you DrinkLMNT! A big thanks to for their support of this episode! They make electrolyte drinks for athletes and low-carb folks with no sugar, artificial ingredients, or colors. They are offering a free gift with your purchase at . And this does NOT have to be your first purchase. You’ll get a...
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310. How to Engineer a Massive 5k Personal Best (Coaching Call repost with Chris Robinson)
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This week’s coaching call with member Chris Robinson will help put all the pieces together for running a fast 5k. This episode originally aired in 2021 but remains useful and relevant for any runner hoping to take their racing to the next level. Chris is a cross-country coach at Eureka College who has raced a variety of distances from 5ks to ultras. His sub-20 5k PR came several years ago in the midst of primarily aerobic half-marathon training. Since then his training has varied in consistency, as he has often put the needs of his collegiate runners ahead of his own. To challenge himself,...
info_outlineOur guest today is Bryan Green, the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Go Be More apparel, host of the Go Be More Podcast, organizer of the Ignite Sendai Conference in Japan that connects entrepreneurs, and author of the new book Make the Leap.
Bryan ran for UCLA from 1997 - 2002 where he was a 2x National Qualifier for cross country, captain of the track team, and 3rd place finisher at the 2001 Pac-10 10,000m final.
In this conversation, we’re focusing on the mental side of training. The mindset that is required for high performance and all of the little things that enable us to succeed that aren’t really little at all. We’re going to discuss feedback loops, his Optimal Training Pyramid, your hidden training program, and building your self-belief system.
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