Dr. Bradford Cooper, elite Master’s endurance athlete, on Functional Mental Toughness, and on how to train and develop mental toughness Show Notes 01:30 – Dr. Cooper introduces himself 05:45 – What is Functional Mental Toughness (fMT)? 07:25 – Is mental toughness innate or can it be trained and developed? 14:00 – How to overcome poor …
Matthew Futterman, avid marathoner, journalist and author of “Running to the Edge” on his love for running, book and state of running currently Show Notes 02:30 – Matt introduces himself 08:25 – “Running to the Edge” book and Bob Larsen 11:10 – Transformation of American distance running from year 2000 13:55 – Lessons from Bob …
Deena Kastor, fastest American Women’s Marathoner and author of “Let Your Mind Run” on her running and life philosophy, career and book Show Notes 02:00 – Deena gets into running at age 11 04:05 – Let your Mind Run book – what can you expect 06:30 – Coach Vigil and “good attitude” 09:20 – Deena’s …
Michael Crawley, 2:20 Marathoner and author on Ethiopian running, shares his experience training with Ethiopian runners and his book “Out of Thin Air” Show Notes 01:00 – Michael introduces himself 03:35 – Link between interest in anthropology and running 04:45 – Initial challenges faced in Ethiopia 08:10 – Initial interactions with Ethiopian runners 09:45 – …
Kashyap Mody, 5-time “Comrades” finisher, discusses the race, its greatness, training and special moments Show Notes 01:10 – Kashyap introduces himself 04:35 – Comrades race details 11:15 – Training for Comrades 16:15 – Importance of fueling 21:15 – Highlights of the race 26:25 – Planning for race contingency 30:35 – Mentally preparing for Comrades 36:25 …