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Ultra endurance athlete and coach, Mark Bottenhorn and Ultra Endurance Athlete Arthur Blue, are on a mission to find the strongest version of themselves. Episodes touch on topics including, performance, fitness, nutrition, mental health, and mindset. Please like, rate, share and subscribe if you find value in our content.
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Mark, Michael and Nikki sit down to discuss their training agenda, structure for training, and adding purposeful strength training into the rotation to improve their running. Nikki discusses her upcoming powerlifting meet and the uniqueness of not frequently competing, while coaching athletes who compete at the highest level and why now more competition is in her future with some really big goals. We apologize for the audio quality, after upgrading systems both Nikki and Mark did not have com...
In this episode Michael, Nikki, and Mark answer listener questions about performance. The topics include balancing strength training and running, recovery and supplements, motivation, vo2 max and training paces. The gang also talk about the Boston Marathon's new policy, virtual races and more. Please follow and interact with the hosts of the Finding Strong Podcast at: @sonofragingjoe @hookgripnikki @bottenhornrunning
Michael, Mark and new host/contributor Nikki Sterlacci catch up and very informally discuss new goals, a new vision and new direction. Michael discusses his process for recovery from hip surgery, training for the Boston marathon and his new career. Mark discusses balancing his promotion, his short-but-sweet foray into powerlifting, and how his passion for running far and competing has been reignited. Additionally, the team introduces Nikki Sterlacci, a certified strength and conditioning coac...
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. 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.markbotte...
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 c...
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. 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 Opinions, comm...
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 u...
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 w...
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: @...
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. 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 ...
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 Pod...
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 ...
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 @f...
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 environ...
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 Botanica...
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...
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 episod...
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 uncerta...
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. As always, if you enjoyed this episode please rate us on iTun...
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!!!!! 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...
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