

Episode 44 - What's your Why?
5 snips Jul 4, 2025
The journey of personal growth takes center stage as the speakers share Carson's life-changing heli-evacuation experience in 2017. They reflect on the importance of finding your 'why' in both running and life. Humorous anecdotes about high school struggles and renovation adventures add a light touch. The hosts explore the mental dynamics of achievement, tackling ADHD, and discuss the balance between medication and mindfulness. There's also a touching story about a dog's recovery, blending the trials of pet ownership with the awe of nature.
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High School Bullying And ADHD Silence
- Cat describes being bullied in school through humiliation and pranks that led to therapy and time away from school.
- She links muteness in eighth grade to undiagnosed ADHD overwhelming her nervous system.
Plan And Stick To Your Race Nutrition
- Plan nutrition and pacing before a race and stick to the plan regardless of how you feel mid-race.
- Test fueling strategies in training so you can execute 90g carbs/hour and avoid emotional changes mid-race.
Dog Bitten By Copperhead Recovering Fast
- Carson tells the story of Shirley the dog getting bitten by a copperhead in Texas and receiving antivenom within an hour.
- Shirley recovered but had dramatic swelling and a temporary 'goiter' neck from the bite.