034: Q&A | Marathon Prep Updates, Forcing Growth, And Moving To Nashville
Oct 9, 2023
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In this podcast, Nick Bare discusses various interesting topics including his proudest moment, marathon preparation and nutrition, lessons from fatherhood, and his recent move to Nashville. He also talks about determining nutritional needs for training and the importance of not letting your business run you.
Nick Bear believes that change facilitates growth and is excited about the new opportunities and energy that his move to Nashville brings to his business.
Nick Bear emphasizes the importance of carbohydrates in his training and believes that proper nutrition and fueling can improve performance and aid in recovery.
Deep dives
Expanding to Nashville and the Importance of Change
The podcast episode discusses Nick Bear's recent move to Nashville and the expansion of his business. He explains that after stepping down as CEO, he focused on creative content and brand amplification. Seeking a change to spark creativity and growth, he decided to open a satellite office in Nashville. He believes that change facilitates growth and is excited about the new opportunities and energy that the move brings to his business.
Fueling Strategy for Training and Workouts
Nick Bear shares his nutrition and fueling strategy for his training and workouts. He emphasizes the importance of carbohydrates in his diet, especially before and during workouts. He typically consumes two scoops of G1M Sport and a Go Gel before easy runs and long runs. For bigger workouts, he adds extra carbohydrates to his pre-workout meal and uses Go Gels during the session. He believes that proper nutrition and fueling can improve performance and aid in recovery.
Learning to Run the Business Without It Running You
Nick Bear reflects on his journey as an entrepreneur and building his business over the past decade. He shares that in the early stages, the business consumed every second of his day. However, as the business grew, he was able to bring in experienced professionals and delegate responsibilities. This allowed him to focus on strategic decisions and running the business, rather than being overwhelmed by day-to-day operations. He emphasizes the importance of finding the right people and getting above the business to facilitate growth.
Lessons from Fatherhood and Transforming Time
Nick Bear discusses the lessons he has learned from being a father and how it has influenced his perspective on time and prioritizing. He emphasizes the value of time and the opportunity cost associated with how it's spent. He shares the realization that one should not constantly be getting ready to live, but instead live every day fully, appreciating family and embracing the present moment. He believes that becoming aware of how time is spent is the first step towards making meaningful changes in one's life.
Today’s episode is audio only. Why you ask? Because we are currently building out our new studio here in Nashville, TN! We’ll be back to video episodes and hosting incredible guests on the show in the coming weeks. For now, enjoy this Q&A style episode where I break down all things marathon training, share lessons fatherhood has taught me, and address my recent move to Nashville.