Run Your Best Marathon with Marathon Marcus of a Runner's Life Podcast

Sometimes running your best might not be your fastest. I had a very chill and deep conversation with a runner's life podcast host, The Marathon Marcus.Ironically enough, his podcasting skills enabled him to poke some holes at some of my questions and assumptions. I love this and personally learned a lot from it. Speaking of learning... listen now to learn more!What You Will LearnEmbracing the variables that happen in a race and view them as a better experienceWhy time goals shouldn't be everythingDeep explanation of his rented fitness analogyHow his podcast dispels the myth of what a runner's life really isWhy viewing wherever you are as a potential spectrum (example - if you are injured, just try to be your best as an injured runner. Don't compare yourself to the most fit and healthy version of you. That's not fair and will lead to disappointment and stress.And Much MoreAbout Marathon Marcus, A Runner's Life PodcastAbbot World marathoner majors 6-star finisher - That's doing London, Tokyo, Berlin, Chicago, Boston, and New York MarathonsHe's taken off over 40% on from his first marathon time of 4:55 down to 2:56On his running podcast, he's interviewed some big running names like Seth James De Moore, Kelly On the Run, Ben Parkes, Joe Grey, Charlie Dark just to name a few.He co-founded 'The Black Trail Runners' which is looking to bring off-road trail awareness to BiPOC runners.And when Marcus isn't running, he's a father of 2 kids.Episode Quotes"I don' think you ever get the marathon right. It's more like, how much do you really want it?"The more I've been able to embrace the unpredictability of the marathon, the better the experience it's become.""You're healthy. You have two legs. You can run. It's about gratitude and appreciating where you are.""Fitness is rented. A lot of people run on credit that they owe. That's when the landlord goes "Where's my money?"Episode LinksMarathonMarcus.com - https://marathonmarcus.com/Marcus' 6-star world marathon journey - https://marathonmarcus.com/2020/07/19/my-six-star-world-marathon-journey/Marathon Marcus Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themarathonmarcus/Black Trail Runners - https://www.instagram.com/blacktrailrunnersSuggested companion read - What's the point of racing - https://dlakecreates.com/racerecapmar2018/Podcast Concept, Production and Marketing BY POD PASTEOriginal Music Used Here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This is a podcast about how runners can live better lives through consistent self-improvement.Unlike other running brands, The 1% Better Runner focuses on how small, daily habit improvements ripple into broader life success, helping runners perform better both on and off the road, track, or dirt.I’m Daren DLake: Certified running and nutrition coach, Sub-3-hour marathoner and 10-hour Ironman finisher.Since 1996, I’ve been helping other self-coached runners, researching, and experimenting on how to better myself 1% each day.A few times a week, I’ll drop how I’m tweaking my training, sticking to habits when life’s messy, and cool stuff from coaches and health pros. It’s a no-BS cheat sheet for building better habits—not just for running, but for work, relationships, and personal growth too.Join thousands of other committed runners listening to the most exciting run and endurance sports content on the internet and get more tactics and strategies in your inbox each week.Bonus - Get my free 30-day base and habits training plan when you sign up for the free newsletter here.PS - Podcasting is very "1-way," so let's fix that. Hit us up if you have any feedback, want to collaborate, or just wanna tell me about your training. On Instagram @dlakecreates or talk@dlakecreates.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.