Finding Strong: Recent Episodes
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Elite endurance athlete and coach, Mark Bottenhorn and Pat Gates, are on a mission to find strong. Episodes touch on topics including, performance, fitness, nutrition, mental health, and mindset.
Mark and Michael sit down with Mark's new coach, Ryan Miller. On the episode they discuss his journey as a professional runner and his coaching philosophy. At the end of the episode they discuss Ryan's thoughts on Mark's potential and his vision for him.
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You can find the hosts of the Finding Strong Podcast:
Pat: @Patxgates
Michael: @Sonofragingjoe
Mark: @bottenhornrunning and www.markbottenhorn.com
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*While we have made every attempt to refrain from inappropriate language, the occasional curse word may have found its way into the recording.
Easy runs? Yes. Long runs? Of course. Quality sessions? What!? Mark and Michael take a deep dive into the anatomy of a Training Week including rest days, recovery, easy runs, long runs and quality sessions. They also briefly dive into the mindset required to execute a training week properly. As always you can find Pat @patxgates, Michael @sonofragingjoe and Mark @bottenhornrunning and www.markbottenhorn.com
As always, if you enjoyed this episode please rate us on iTunes, share and drop us a comment or message.
You can find the hosts of the Finding Strong Podcast:
Pat: @Patxgates
Michael: @Sonofragingjoe
Mark: @bottenhornrunning and www.markbottenhorn.com
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*While we have made every attempt to refrain from inappropriate language, the occasional curse word may have found its way into the recording.
Pat, Mark, and Michael sit down to discuss the Summer Stampede race. Mark goes into detail on what what well and some obstacles he had along the way leading up to the race. Mark teases something he is going to announce soon.
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You can find the hosts of the Finding Strong Podcast:
Pat: @Patxgates
Michael: @Sonofragingjoe
Mark: @bottenhornrunning and www.markbottenhorn.com
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*While we have made every attempt to refrain from inappropriate language, the occasional curse word may have found its way into the recording.
Mark and Pat sit down and dive into the physiological factors of training in the heat. Many endurance athletes are feeling the extra strain of the heat, Mark and Pat talk about some tips and strategy to overcome both the physical and mental battle of the summer in order to thrive and find the strongest version of yourself
They also talk about the importance of not giving the self doubt a platform in your mind.
As always, if you enjoyed this episode please rate us on iTunes, share and drop us a comment or message.
You can find the hosts of the Finding Strong Podcast:
Pat: @Patxgates
Michael: @Sonofragingjoe
Mark: @bottenhornrunning and www.markbottenhorn.com
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*While we have made every attempt to refrain from inappropriate language, the occasional curse word may have found its way into the recording.
Pat, Mark and special guest Benjamin Saah talk about the importance of harnessing your mindset to break through self-imposed limitations. Ben's journey and experience in fitness allow him to silence his own self doubts.
You can find him at @benjamin_saah
As always, if you enjoyed this episode please rate us on iTunes, share and drop us a comment or message.
You can find the hosts of the Finding Strong Podcast:
Pat: @Patxgates
Michael: @Sonofragingjoe
Mark: @bottenhornrunning and www.markbottenhorn.com
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*While we have made every attempt to refrain from inappropriate language, the occasional curse word may have found its way into the recording.
In this very casual conversation, Mark and Pat breakvdown their idea of an outlier mentality; what it takes to seperate yourself from the pack. They speak about vulnerable moments in their personal journey and Mark even breaks into a long-winded rant about the dangers of pitying yourself.
As always, if you enjoyed this episode please rate us on iTunes, share and drop us a comment or message.
You can find the hosts of the Finding Strong Podcast:
Pat: @Patxgates
Michael: @Sonofragingjoe
Mark: @bottenhornrunning and www.markbottenhorn.com
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*While we have made every attempt to refrain from inappropriate language, the occasional curse word may have found its way into the recording.
Pat and Mark sit down to discuss questions asked by users over social media. They go over a wide range of topics such as recovering faster, fueling during long runs/races, and gaining and maintaining muscle mass with high volume training.
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You can find the hosts of the Finding Strong Podcast:
Pat: @Patxgates
Michael: @Sonofragingjoe
Mark: @bottenhornrunning and www.markbottenhorn.com
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*While we have made every attempt to refrain from inappropriate language, the occasional curse word may have found its way into the recording.
Mark and Pat dive into some tactics they've used to sharpen their mental strength and resilience. The Co Hosts also demonstrate how Mark implements these into training and sharpening his athlete's for battle come race day or competition time. They discuss topics such as meditation, reframing, mantras, alter egos, personal contracts and more.
As always, if you enjoyed this episode please rate us on iTunes, share and drop us a comment or message.
You can find the hosts of the Finding Strong Podcast:
Pat: @Patxgates
Michael: @Sonofragingjoe
Mark: @bottenhornrunning and www.markbottenhorn.com
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*While we have made every attempt to refrain from inappropriate language, the occasional curse word may have found its way into the recording.
Periodization, training structure, key workouts? All of this might sound intimidating, but it's the ultimate blueprint for success in endurance sports. Patrick and Mark jump on the podcast to talk about Mark's methods for building his athlete's programs, some explanation behind the methods, and a deep dive into what's required physiologically to find the strongest version of yourself.
As always, if you enjoyed this episode please rate us on iTunes, share and drop us a comment or message.
You can find the hosts of the Finding Strong Podcast:
Pat: @Patxgates
Michael: @Sonofragingjoe
Mark: @bottenhornrunning and www.markbottenhorn.com
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*While we have made every attempt to refrain from inappropriate language, the occasional curse word may have found its way into the recording.
Mark and Pat sit down with a very special guest, Brian - ultra endurance athlete, animal rights activist and host of the Flytrap Coalition Podcast. The trio discuss sustainability, podcasting, nutrition and planetary health as well as Brian's background in animal activism and why he chooses a cruelty free lifestyle. Brian is a dear friend of Patrick and Mark and the Finding Strong Community as well as one of Mark's inspirations in taking a kinder nutritional approach. You can find Brian as @flytrapcoalition on Instagram. His podcast is available on Spotify and all major streaming networks
As always, if you enjoyed this episode please rate us on iTunes, share and drop us a comment or message.
You can find the hosts of the Finding Strong Podcast:
Pat: @Patxgates
Michael: @Sonofragingjoe
Mark: @bottenhornrunning and www.markbottenhorn.com
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*While we have made every attempt to refrain from inappropriate language, the occasional curse word may have found its way into the recording.
Pat and Mark discuss the quarantine protocol for optimizing your home quarters and daily routine into a bustling and fruitful environment for bringing out the best version of yourself. If you want to train like a maniac, no stress - we want you to push your limits and materialize your wildest dreams. But we also know that we are only as strong as our weakest link. If you create an environment that fosters hard training, recovery and reduces stress you will be bulletproof. In the right environment you are primed to rise to the occasion.
As always, if you enjoyed this episode please rate us on iTunes, share and drop us a comment or message.
You can find the hosts of the Finding Strong Podcast:
Pat: @Patxgates
Michael: @Sonofragingjoe
Mark: @bottenhornrunning and www.markbottenhorn.com
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*While we have made every attempt to refrain from inappropriate language, the occasional curse word may have found its way into the recording.
130 miles in the last 11 days!? Mark, Pat and Michael analyze Mark's base training phase, purpose behind scheduling and the ins and outs of his runs. Pat is undertaking a new challenge to ward off those quarantine blues. Michael discusses his disappointment around Boston and world marathon major cancelations while being open the possible new opportunities that will come as a result. The boys of the Finding Strong Podcast offer up a challenge.
This episode is brought to you by Prevail Botanicals.
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You can find the hosts of the Finding Strong Podcast:
Pat: @Patxgates
Michael: @Sonofragingjoe
Mark: @bottenhornrunning and www.markbottenhorn.com
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*While we have made every attempt to refrain from inappropriate language, the occasional curse word may have found its way into the recording.
On today's episode, Pat and Mark discuss ways to optimize your environment to foster performance, wellness and creativity. It may not seem like it at face value but joy, creativity, purposeful intent and good habits make us better athletes.
Pat and Mark talk about their methods for developing positive habits, removing poisonous habits and planting the seeds that will lead to a bountiful harvest when social distancing measures are lifted. How can we optimize our time? Our nutrition? How can we add more joy? How can we feel better?
"Life is one big road with lots of signs. So when you riding through the ruts, don't complicate your mind. Flee from hate, mischief, and jealousy. Don't bury your thoughts, put your vision to reality. Wake up and live!" - Bob Marley
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You can find the hosts of the Finding Strong Podcast:
Michael: @Sonofragingjoe
Pat: @Patxgates
Mark: @bottenhornrunning and www.markbottenhorn.com
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*While we have made every attempt to refrain from inappropriate language, the occasional curse word may have found its way into the recording.
It is clear that people with underlying chronic illness are having worse outcomes associated with Covid 19. It's important to control any factors you can that could potentially limit the development of chronic disease. Patrick and Mark discuss the latest happenings and social distancing developments. During the episode Mark and Pat talk about how the pandemic has made them reflect on their personal health, lifestyle choices and contemplate their potential role in impacting others. This episode also contains some thoughts about changing habits to improve the overall quality of your life and health. This podcast has some strong wording, and is merely an exploratory conversation - not designed as a substitute for medical advice.
"I understand there is a guy inside of me who wants to lay in bed all day, smoke weed all day, and watch cartoons and old movies. My whole life is a series of stratagems to avoid, and outwit, that guy." - Anthony Bourdain
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You can find the hosts of the Finding Strong Podcast:
Michael: @Sonofragingjoe
Pat: @Patxgates
Mark: @bottenhornrunning and www.markbottenhorn.com
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*While we have made every attempt to refrain from inappropriate language, the occasional curse word may have found its way into the recording.
Your race is canceled, now what? Many of us have poured our heart and soul into training for an event to see it canceled. Races may be canceled, but it certainly it doesn't mean that your training is going to waste.
Pat and Mark sit down and discuss it on today's podcast. They also take user questions, and discuss strategic training and nutrition adjustments based on the covid-19 quarantine time line. Mark and Pat also dive into some tactics they use to conquer their anxiety and uncertainty around training, the pandemic, and touch on some methods to cope with our temporary new norm as we still strive to find the best versions of ourself.
If you've been affected in anyway by COVID-19 please know that you are not alone, and know that even though there may be space between us we are stronger together.
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You can find the hosts of the Finding Strong Podcast:
Michael: @Sonofragingjoe
Pat: @Patxgates
Mark: @bottenhornrunning and www.markbottenhorn.com
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*While we have made every attempt to refrain from inappropriate language, the occasional curse word may have found its way into the recording.
Pat and Mark sit down and discuss how the pandemic protocol may likely help you reshape your training, mentality and nutrition for the better. We're faced with a very real problem, will we roll over and die, or will we see the opportunity and grab it by the throat? Races may be canceled for now, but you simply cannot cancel the process, so if you're not in love and invested in the process - we can't think of a better time to start.
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You can find the hosts of the Finding Strong Podcast:
Michael: @Sonofragingjoe
Pat: @Patxgates
Mark: @bottenhornrunning and www.markbottenhorn.com
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*While we have made every attempt to refrain from inappropriate language, the occasional curse word may have found its way into the recording.
Pat, Mark, and Michael sit down to discuss the recent events of the global pandemic and how, currently, it is important to stay the course more than ever. Michael reacts to the Boston Marathon pushing the race out to the fall for the first time in over 100 year. Mark announces a special event he has organized called the Festival of PR's.
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You can find the hosts of the Finding Strong Podcast:
Michael: @Sonofragingjoe
Pat: @Patxgates
Mark: @bottenhornrunning and www.markbottenhorn.com
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*While we have made every attempt to refrain from inappropriate language, the occasional curse word may have found its way into the recording.
Pat and Mark sit down to discuss various ways to supercharge your training. Mark provides insight into his list of things you need to do to improve. He dive into varying surfaces while running, varying paces, varying shoes, and recovery.
Special announcement at the end of the episode!!!!!
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You can find the hosts of the Finding Strong Podcast:
Michael: @Sonofragingjoe
Pat: @Patxgates
Mark: @bottenhornrunning and www.markbottenhorn.com
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*While we have made every attempt to refrain from inappropriate language, the occasional curse word may have found its way into the recording.
Pat and Mark sit down to go over questions that were asked over social media. They discuss a wide range of topics, such as, balancing training, nutrition for optimal performance, strength training, making choices that benefit long term success, and how to deal with set backs and disappointments.
As always, if you enjoyed this episode please rate us on iTunes, share and drop us a comment or message.
You can find the hosts of the Finding Strong Podcast:
Michael: @Sonofragingjoe
Pat: @Patxgates
Mark: @bottenhornrunning and www.markbottenhorn.com
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Pat and Mark sit down with Hoka One One and Northern Arizona Elite runner, Sid Vaughn, to discuss his journey to 2020 Olympic Marathon trials and his plans beyond.
Photo credit: @Richiebee_
You can find Sid at:
@cajunlightning
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You can find the hosts of the Finding Strong Podcast:
Michael: @Sonofragingjoe
Pat: @Patxgates
Mark: @bottenhornrunning and www.markbottenhorn.com
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*While we have made every attempt to refrain from inappropriate language, the occasional curse word may have found its way into the recording.
Pat and Mark sit down with Ashlee Powers to discuss her journey running at young age, to the collegiate level, to recently qualifying for the 2020 Olympic Trials. They go in depth with her college experience and how she overcame struggles with mental health. Ashlee is more than a runner, she is also an entrepreneur and they discuss her brand and how she got involved with her business.
You can find Ashlee at:
instagram: gogo.powers
https://www.ashleespowers.com/
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You can find the hosts of the Finding Strong Podcast:
Michael: @Sonofragingjoe
Pat: @Patxgates
Mark: @bottenhornrunning and www.markbottenhorn.com
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Pat and Mark sit down with Patrick Cutter and discuss his journey from high school athlete to a marathon stand out. They also discuss weight training, fitness, and how to consume $80 worth of pasta.
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Patrick Cutter: irun26point2_
Michael: @Sonofragingjoe
Pat: @Patxgates
Mark: @bottenhornrunning and www.markbottenhorn.com
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"I will prepare and someday my time will come" - Abraham Lincoln.
Mark is no stranger to hard work and the mentality required to thrive. However his deepest struggles in life have come in moments in which he's been short of confidence. It took 34 grueling miles on a muggy day in east Texas to overcome his own doubts. With the race on the line and his body beginning to betray him, he leaned on the "process" and his own journey to give him the confidence to breakthrough his mental barriers, push through physical pain and achieve greatness.
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You can find the hosts of the Finding Strong Podcast:
Michael: @Sonofragingjoe
Pat: @Patxgates
Mark: @bottenhornrunning and www.markbottenhorn.com
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Mark and Michael sit down with award winning chef and admitted obsessive runner, Marc Quinones, to discuss his journey and the similarities between being an accomplished chef and driven athlete. Despite his success, he isn't a stranger to struggle and he's had to overcome a lot to get to this point. When Marc isn't winning awards at his restraunt, cooking on TV shows like chopped or appearing on the food network - he's logging miles on the pavement and trails of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
You can find him on Instagram @chefmq and @chefmqtherunner
Let us know what you think of his story.
As always, if you enjoyed this episode please rate us on iTunes, share and drop us a comment or message.
You can find the hosts of the Finding Strong Podcast:
Michael: @Sonofragingjoe
Pat: @Patxgates
Mark: @bottenhornrunning and www.markbottenhorn.com
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*While we have made every attempt to refrain from inappropriate language, the occasional curse word may have found its way into the recording.
Thrive Mindset: Pat and Mark discuss their journey and growth from being tethered by a losing mindset to being freed and empowered by developing a Thrive Mindset. Change is the only constant in life, and the hosts have been no stranger to adversity - it was when they developed the tools to overcome that each of their live's took off.
“If you feel lost, disappointed, hesitant, or weak, return to yourself, to who you are, here and now and when you get there, you will discover yourself, like a lotus flower in full bloom, even in a muddy pond, beautiful and strong.”
You can find the hosts of the Finding Strong Podcast:
Michael: @Sonofragingjoe
Pat: @Patxgates
Mark: @bottenhornrunning and www.markbottenhorn.com
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It's 2020, lets party! Michael, Mark and Pat discuss their goals for 2020. Pat discusses his upcoming cross-country bike adventure, Michael speaks about his Boston 2020 race and beyond. Mark has a new sponsor, talks about his future plans for reinventing himself as an athlete, and his approach for accomplishing those goals.
There are two types of pain: the instant pain of sacrifice for your goal or the permanent pain of regret. It's up to us to choose our path.
You can find the hosts of the Finding Strong Podcast:
Michael: @Sonofragingjoe
Pat: @Patxgates
Mark: @bottenhornrunning and www.markbottenhorn.com
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Pat and Mark sit down with Derek Yorek. The hosts discuss his background, training methodology and supreme confidence. They also talk about his unique experience of leading the Boston Marathon.
You can find Derek Yorek at:
@yorekfit
You can find the hosts of the Finding Strong Podcast:
Michael: @Sonofragingjoe
Pat: @Patxgates
Mark: @bottenhornrunning and www.markbottenhorn.com
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Pat, Michael, and Mark sit down to discuss weight training, common misinformation, structuring your training, recovery, and answer user questions.
You can find the hosts of the Finding Strong Podcast:
Michael: @Sonofragingjoe
Pat: @Patxgates
Mark: @bottenhornrunning and www.markbottenhorn.com
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Pat and Mark sit down with professional ultra trail marathoner Jake Jackson. They discuss Jake's inspiring story from not running to running for team USA in France for the 24 hour World Championships. Jake also dives into being a full-time truck driver, how he balances training, and his plans for 2020.
You can find Jake on instagram:
ultra_trucker
You can find the hosts of the Finding Strong Podcast:
Michael: @Sonofragingjoe
Pat: @Patxgates
Mark: @bottenhornrunning and www.markbottenhorn.com
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From Death Valley to Hope Pass
After winning the Badwater Ultra Cup Series, conquering the Badwater 135, and Leadville 100 Mile foot race, friend of the podcast Joshua Stevens is back on the show. Michael, Pat and Mark sit down with Joshua as he provides race recaps, gives his take on nutrition and gear and teaches everyone a lesson in humility with his heartfelt messages. You can find Joshua on Instagram @tumbleweedultra
You can find the hosts of the Finding Strong Podcast:
Michael: @Sonofragingjoe
Pat: @Patxgates
Mark: @bottenhornrunning and www.markbottenhorn.com
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Pat, Mark, and Michael sit down to discuss building and being a well-rounded athlete. Mark delves into his coaching background and provides insight into the dynamics of weight training, nutrition, running, selecting a coach, and training philosophy.
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@sonofragingjoe
@findingstrongpodcast
@patxgates
@bottenhornrunning
@run_strong_coaching
Pat and Mark sit down with marathoner, husband and adventurer Michael Benvenuto. Michael's journey of adversity, growth, and triumph is inspiring. Michael is coached by Mark, under his platform Run Strong Coaching. Learn more about Michael, his coach/athlete relationship with Mark and his story on today's episode.
WARNING: Big announcement on today's episode.
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@sonofragingjoe
@findingstrongpodcast
@patxgates
@bottenhornrunning
@run_strong_coaching
Pat and Mark are back after a short hiatus due to traveling, training, and Mark's big move to Dallas. On Episode 20, they discuss self-sabotage, negative self-talk, a persistent attitude, doing the little things and the courage to slow down.
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@run_strong_coaching
On the second Strong Sessions episode, Pat and Mark sit down and go over why slowing down on your easy runs will benefit you and make you faster.
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@patxgates
@bottenhornrunning
@run_strong_coaching
On the first ever Strong Session, 3 simple things you can add to your weekly routine to improve running form, efficiency, and speed.
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@patxgates
@bottenhornrunning
@run_strong_coaching
Pat and Mark sit down and discuss the North Country Trail race, everything that didn't go as planned, and everything that went right. He dives into how this race is his redemption race from dropping from the North Face 50, his nutrition, and how he felt physically and mentally throughout the race.
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Pat and Mark sit down with professional Spartan Racer, Johnny Luna Lima, and they discuss parallels in their backgrounds as well as Johnny's struggle with accepting change and finding purpose.
“ True success, true happiness lies in freedom and fulfillment.” - Dada Vaswan
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@run_strong_coaching
Mark has a huge exclusive announcement and he discusses how it will change his life, training and coaching moving forward. Pat is nominated for a major award.
Mark ran one of the fastest 50ks in North America in March. He failed to follow up on that momentum by DNFing at the North Face 50 mile in May, after a long road of struggles.
Mark and Pat breakdown a number of behavioral flaws and tendencies that led to Mark performing poorly, being burnt out and on the verge of quitting competitive running. They compare and contrast behaviors and conditions during this current training cycle and examine how Mark is now set up for success.
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@run_strong_coaching
Pat and Mark sit down with the incredible ultra runner, Nick Budzyn. They discuss how Nick got into the sport, along with diving into diet and performance. He shared the highs and lows of his journey, while also sharing the importance of loving the process.
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A famous Henry Ford quote, “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t – you’re right,” emphasizes how much attitude determines success or failure.
Pat and Mark sit down with school counselor and marathon Olympic trials hopeful, Caitlin Gaughan, as she shares her story of overcoming setbacks, self doubt and burnout on the way to achieving greatness in distance running.
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On today's episode Pat and Mark discuss prioritizing happiness over the trappings of social media, ego and self-imposed limitations. The hosts take a deep dive into the behavioral changes that put them in the optimal environment to simply be happy.
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Pat and Mark sit down with professional ultrarunner Joshua Stevens and discuss his time in the special forces. They also discuss the events that shaped Joshua, and helped him discover his true calling. Joshua has endured hardship and tremendous lows, but also incredible triumphs, accomplishments and growth. His story will resonate with many and motivate everyone.
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On episode 12, Pat and Mark discuss the changes they are making to optimize performance and health as well as the challenges that those changes present. Mark and Pat grapple with breaking the cycle of detrimental habits that could have potential negative impacts on their performance and well-being.
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Pat and Mark sit down with full-time working mother, full-time OCR athlete, and full-time badass, Nicole McManus.
Nicole discusses how she got started into OCR and she balances working full-time, being a full-time mother, and being able to train full-time. She is someone who embodies no excuses and just gets after it to get sh*t done. She raced and won her first 50k, then in 2017 she qualified to run Tahoe Spartan World Championships. She earned 3rd place podium spot after running the Ultra Beast the day before! She won the Colorado Ultra last year and placed 3rd again at Tahoe Spartan World Championships.
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Pat and Mark sit down with Nike Trail Elite ultra runner, Matt Daniels, and discuss Matt's story, running and coaching philosophy. Matt is one week away from taking on the Western States 100 where he will line up as the fastest athlete to ever be in the field with a 3:59 mile PR.
Matt is a 12 time DII all American 3:59 mile,13:50 5k, 63:40 half marathon, Olympic marathon trials qualifier, 3x member of world mountain running team. Part of the first USA world gold medal team from 2016 in Bulgaria, 3:18 50k, 7:20 100k, black canton 100k champ. Western states qualifier. Nike trail and unived athlete.
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Pat and Mark sit down with extreme endurance athlete and elite OCR competitor, Adam Ribeiro. On today's episode they discuss training, races, mindset, and get the down and dirty from the Brazilian Muddy Boy. They also discuss Pat's injury, his new area of focus, and Mark's low-key weekend race win.
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Pat and Mark briefly dive into the anxiety, the upbringing, and depression that has shaped Mark's life for the better. The episode touches on Mark's background and Pat and Mark's friendship.
"If you are going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill
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Pat and Mark discuss Memorial Day Murph workout, rediscovering your why, and Mark talks about his running rut.
Plus a basketball showdown.
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"Slow down and enjoy life. It's not only the scenery you miss by going to fast - you also miss the sense of where you are going and why."- Eddie Cantor
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Sh*t is getting real. Pat is walking away from soccer, but why? Mark also considers retirement from competitive running.
Pat and Mark have an honest and transparent discussion about disappointment, setbacks, overcoming perceived failure and fueling the fire to succeed. Today's episode also touches on navigating through the current periods of transitions in their athletic and personal lives. The podcast touches on the importance of being kind to yourself and using setbacks as a opportunity to grow and spring forward.
“There is no passion to be found playing small—in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” —Nelson Mandela Opinions, comments and feedback are always welcomed and appreciated. If you found enjoyment in this episode we ask that you rate it and share.
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Pat and Mark sit down with professional obstacle course racer, Mack Roesch. They discuss overcoming obstacles on the course and in life while balancing the responsibilities of being a professional athlete. We examine training and recovery in Mack's day to day life. They touch on the roller coaster ride of chasing your dreams.
Mack was finalist on American Ninja Warrior and also appeared on Broken Skull Ranch.
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Pat and Mark sit down with professional Strongman Nick Davis. Nick goes into details on what it's like to be a professional Strongman, diet, training, and the pressure of being a 22 year old National Champion.
Pat and Mark also recap training, coaching, and how they spent their Easter.
Nick Davis accolades:
U-23 American Strongest Man National Champion 2017 and 2018.
3rd place U-23 World's Strongest Man 2018.
1st Place Motor City Strongest Man.
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Nick would also like to thank Rob and Jen, his training partners, for getting him prepped for World's Strongest Man and the endless support they provide.
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Pat and Mark sit down with professional obstacle course racer and world traveller, Cole Schwartz. On the episode Cole provides insight into training and living as a professional athlete, breaks down his training, and talks about tactics for newcomers in the sport.
Pat and Mark also breakdown their training and Pat talks about how he almost broke down his own ankle.
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Struggling with motivation? Can't find enough time in the day? Feel like goals are out of reach?
In Episode 2, Pat Gates and Mark Bottenhorn examine the winning mindset using their life experiences as a basis for shaping their motivation and drive to accomplish their mission. They fielded questions on Instagram and did their best to offer insight from their point of view.
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Is there an optimal diet for performance? Mark and Pat take a simplistic approach to share their thoughts, (poorly) attempt to answer Instagram questions, and touch on some strange topics in this episode.
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