#436: The First Marathon Recap (w/ Zach Pogrob & Hunter Weiss)
Dec 7, 2023
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Zach Pogrob and the host recap their first marathon experience, discussing the week leading up to the race, nutrition during the marathon, physical challenges faced, and post-marathon feelings. They also mention the accuracy of running devices, upcoming race strategy, and the impact of weather and course familiarity on marathon training.
The hosts discuss the emotional rollercoaster leading up to the marathon, including feelings of nervousness, anxiety, and excitement.
The positive experiences during the marathon, such as hosting a successful run club event and receiving support from friends, are highlighted.
The hosts share their strategies and mental battles during the race, including techniques like closing their eyes and finding their pace through a 'seated pace' mindset.
The concept of the 'dark place' is explored, emphasizing how embracing it can lead to personal growth and transformative experiences.
Deep dives
The Journey Begins: Anxiety and Excitement
The podcast episode starts with the hosts discussing their feelings and experiences leading up to the marathon. They talk about being in a dark place before the race, dealing with nervousness and anxiety, and the excitement of embarking on the marathon journey.
Running in Sync: Highlights and Support
The hosts reflect on the positive experiences during the marathon, such as hosting a successful run club event and meeting like-minded individuals. They also express gratitude for the support they received from friends and participants during the race.
Mile by Mile: Strategies and Mental Battles
The hosts share their strategies and mental battles while running the marathon. They discuss techniques like closing their eyes to stay focused, finding their pace through a 'seated pace' mindset, and dealing with the challenging moments in the 'dark place' of the race.
The Final Stretch: Overcoming Challenges and Finding Strength
The hosts recount the final miles of the marathon, facing physical and mental challenges. They share how they found strength through the support of others, pushing through fatigue and pain, and ultimately persevering to the finish line.
The Power of Obsession
The podcast episode delves into the theme of obsession and how it can lead to incredible achievements. The hosts discuss their own experiences of being obsessed with running and how it motivated them to train intensely for their marathon. They emphasize that obsession can be a positive force and a driving factor behind pushing oneself to new limits.
The Dark Place
The concept of the 'dark place' is explored in-depth in the episode. The hosts describe it as a mental state they enter during intense physical exertion, where they push themselves to the limits. They discuss how this dark place reveals who they truly are and the immense potential they possess. They believe that acknowledging and embracing the dark place can lead to personal growth and transformative experiences.
The Austin Marathon
The hosts encourage listeners to sign up for the Austin Marathon. They share their own experiences of running marathons and how it has been a life-changing journey for them. They emphasize the importance of training, setting goals, and enjoying the process of becoming a better runner. They believe that participating in a marathon can be a transformative experience that reveals hidden potential and leads to personal growth.
Zach Pogrob and I ran our first marathon on December 2, 2023 (St. Jude's Memphis Marathon). This was a real conversation we'd have if the mics were off.
We spoke about the entire week we spent together, the run club, pre-race, during-race, and post-race.
We also were lucky to be randomly joined by Hunter Weiss (https://www.instagram.com/hunter_weiss), for about 1 hour of this podcast, who filled us in on marathon training tips, his preparation for his next race, and what it was like to track our performances in Memphis.
Zach's time: 3:16:30
My time: 3:39:22
We're excited to build on this in 2024 - starting with the Austin Marathon on February 18. We hope you'll join us there.
