043: For the Love of the Marathon with Joe Greer

In today's podcast, I sat down with Joe Greer to discuss our preparations for the upcoming California International Marathon. We explore how running enhances creativity and helps clear mental space, sharing our techniques for ensuring we are mentally and physically prepared for the race. There is a wealth of insight into the power of running as a tool for physical and mental wellness, and it will help anyone looking to run faster and smarter. Enjoy!

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Topics:
00:00 Intro
1:35 Welcome
2:22 CIM prep
8:23 Strength training for marathon prep
12:49 Physical and mental preparation for a big run
25:50 Marathon experiences
33:39 Why Joe loves marathons
40:23 What sets your soul on fire
47:07 Joe tries the beets
50:21 The Wall
58:19 Setting the conditions
1:04:35 What running does creatively and mentally
1:17:19 The best run of your life