Coach Bennett's Podcast

The podcast explores the benefits and enjoyment of racing, challenges beliefs about racing, and discusses running in different locations. The speaker expresses their love for boats and the movie Jaws, emphasizing the fun and challenge of racing. Embracing failure is discussed as a means to success, and the rollercoaster of racing is explored. The chapter ends with updates on the newsletter, podcast, and reasons for racing.

In this episode, Coach Bennett discusses the Jersey Shore running tour, the concept of home and feeling at home, effective studying techniques applied to running, the importance of effort in athletic pursuits, and the significance of leading with effort in all aspects of life.

Coach Bennett's Podcast introduces the concept of the speed run, discussing its various forms including fartlek, tempo runs, hill workouts, and intervals. They also provide location context, recording at the Jersey Shore and briefly mentioning the show 'Jersey Shore' as a terrible show. Learn about the legendary Homero Park cross-country course and its challenging nature. The speaker discusses the differences between speed runs, recovery runs, and long runs, highlighting the potential stress for new runners. Discover the fun and challenge of speed runs, and the importance of drills and strides for interval training. Get updates on upcoming episodes, Coach Bennett's newsletter, and the world championships in track and field.

The podcast discusses the importance of recovery runs in running, emphasizing their role in building fitness, strength, endurance, and confidence. It suggests ways to make recovery runs more enjoyable and explores the significance of repetitive coaching. The hosts share their evolving music preferences for running and express gratitude towards listeners.

009. The Long Run. Those three words inspire a whole host of different feelings for different people.  And that's why Episode 9 is dedicated to... The Long Run. What is a long run? Why do we do long runs? How can we make them better... less boring... greater fun...  and more challenging? I hope you're not expecting me to answer all those questions here! That's what the podcast is for. And in an odd coincidence The Long Run episode just happens to be the longest Coach Bennett's Podcast... so far. Hope you enjoy the show and thank you for listening... and for sharing the podcast... and thank you for subscribing... and for rating and reviewing the show.Cheers,Coach Bennett Here are a few links to the books I just finished or just started reading:Summer of '49Tomorrow, And Tomorrow, And Tomorrow Wool by Hugh HoweyRobert E. Lee and Me by Ty SeiduleSend us a messageBe sure to send any and all questions and comments to the mailbag: Coach Bennett’s Podcast 9220 SW Barbur Blvd STE 119, #322 Portland, Oregon 97219 Get all the details about the Best Runner Ever Winter Edition and Best Runner Ever Summer Edition programs and learn how you can be a part of it here: https://showupsociety.com/brewebe sure to check out the Two Coach Bennetts Merch Store for t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, pint glasses and more! - https://twocoachbennetts.com/merchAnd if you need even more Coach Bennett in your life you can scratch that itch by subscribing to the Coach Bennett’s Newsletter.You can also listen to the Two Coach Bennetts Talking podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify Podcasts Or you can follow on Instagram: @coachbennett TikTok: @CoachBennett Check out Coach Bennett on Cameo for any messages of inspiration or motivation or birthday wished or pep talk for you or friends or family or teammates: ...

008. Embrace your weaknesses. That's right! Get in close and give all those weaknesses of yours a great big squeezy hug. Don't ignore those weaknesses of yours. Don't pretend they don't exist. And don't put them in a corner with baby because nobody puts baby in a corner.  And if you can embrace your weaknesses you can own them, you can know them, you can learn about them,  you can work on them. And you will get better as a result. Not just at running either. This is about running... and this is not about running. Join Coach Bennett on this episode and learn why Embrace Your Weaknesses has always been a part of his coaching philosophy. Enjoy the show. Episode 8 is great. PS. Attention Swifties... Taylor Swift is and her concert in Seattle is discussed. Don't worry... TS gets lauded. Here are some links worth checking out...Sinead O'Connor - I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got  - on Spotify (listen with headphones... best way to experience the glory that this album is.)The official website of the greatest state... New Jersey Taylor Swift Seattle Concert VideoCheers,CBSend us a messageBe sure to send any and all questions and comments to the mailbag: Coach Bennett’s Podcast 9220 SW Barbur Blvd STE 119, #322 Portland, Oregon 97219 Get all the details about the Best Runner Ever Winter Edition and Best Runner Ever Summer Edition programs and learn how you can be a part of it here: https://showupsociety.com/brewebe sure to check out the Two Coach Bennetts Merch Store for t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, pint glasses and more! - https://twocoachbennetts.com/merchAnd if you need even more Coach Bennett in your life you can scratch that itch by subscribing to the Coach Bennett’s Newsletter.You can also listen to the Two Coach Bennetts Talking podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify Podcasts Or you can follow on Instagram: @coachbennett TikTok: @CoachBennett Check out Coach Bennett on Cameo for any messages of inspiration or motivation or birthday wished or pep talk for you or friends or family or teammates: ...

007. Every run has a purpose. In fact, every run has many purposes! Join Coach Bennett as he talks about one of the fundamental pillars of his coaching philosophy. And you better believe that this episode is about running... and this episode is not about running. The episode kicks off with a discussion on how to run (or not run) in hot and humid or dangerous conditions. The mail bag is opened. And so much more is covered that it just seems silly to write it all down here when you can just listen to it!Some links worth checking out: About Dr. George Sheehan RunnerspaceTrack & Field NewsWorld Athletics HomepageHave fun nerding out on these links.Cheers and thank you for listening!Coach BennettSend us a messageBe sure to send any and all questions and comments to the mailbag: Coach Bennett’s Podcast 9220 SW Barbur Blvd STE 119, #322 Portland, Oregon 97219 Get all the details about the Best Runner Ever Winter Edition and Best Runner Ever Summer Edition programs and learn how you can be a part of it here: https://showupsociety.com/brewebe sure to check out the Two Coach Bennetts Merch Store for t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, pint glasses and more! - https://twocoachbennetts.com/merchAnd if you need even more Coach Bennett in your life you can scratch that itch by subscribing to the Coach Bennett’s Newsletter.You can also listen to the Two Coach Bennetts Talking podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify Podcasts Or you can follow on Instagram: @coachbennett TikTok: @CoachBennett Check out Coach Bennett on Cameo for any messages of inspiration or motivation or birthday wished or pep talk for you or friends or family or teammates: ...

006. Can you get better at running while you're not running? Absolutely yes! Don't believe me? Listen to this episode because I share a whole bunch of ways you can do just that! And this episode has so much more: - Coach Bennett talks about his weekend at the US Track & Field Championships- How getting better at some of the essentials of life can lead you to better runs- What does Cast Away (yeah, the great Tom Hanks movie) have to do with better running?- Skateboarding, water skiing and Jaws 3 all make it into Episode 6 too somehow- Will there be time for the mail bag this episode? You'll have to listen to find outSend us a messageBe sure to send any and all questions and comments to the mailbag: Coach Bennett’s Podcast 9220 SW Barbur Blvd STE 119, #322 Portland, Oregon 97219 Get all the details about the Best Runner Ever Winter Edition and Best Runner Ever Summer Edition programs and learn how you can be a part of it here: https://showupsociety.com/brewebe sure to check out the Two Coach Bennetts Merch Store for t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, pint glasses and more! - https://twocoachbennetts.com/merchAnd if you need even more Coach Bennett in your life you can scratch that itch by subscribing to the Coach Bennett’s Newsletter.You can also listen to the Two Coach Bennetts Talking podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify Podcasts Or you can follow on Instagram: @coachbennett TikTok: @CoachBennett Check out Coach Bennett on Cameo for any messages of inspiration or motivation or birthday wished or pep talk for you or friends or family or teammates: ...

005. How To StartJoin Coach Bennett for a fantastic episode about how to start... running... but you know that this podcast is about running and this podcast is not about running.  By the end of  Episode 5 you'll have learned:*What the real purpose of a first run is*Why measuring success as many ways as you can is such an essential ingredient to every great running journey*How celebration plays such an important role to an athletes success*Why mixing things up keeps the runner fresh and keeps their running from going stale *How being both a student and fan of the sport can help you truly enjoy the sport And so much more!The mailbag (find the address below)  is overflowing with letters and questions so we roll through some of those too. There are a few rambles here and there but we always get where we need to be.Cheers and thank you for listening!Coach BennettAlso be sure to also check out:Follow Coach Bennett on THREADSCitius Magazine US T&F Champs Throws, Jumps and Multis PreviewCitius Magazine US T&F Champs Sprints Races PreviewCitius Magazine US T&F Champs Distance Races PreviewUS Track & Field Streaming and TV InformationV (television series)Send us a messageBe sure to send any and all questions and comments to the mailbag: Coach Bennett’s Podcast 9220 SW Barbur Blvd STE 119, #322 Portland, Oregon 97219 Get all the details about the Best Runner Ever Winter Edition and Best Runner Ever Summer Edition programs and learn how you can be a part of it here: https://showupsociety.com/brewebe sure to check out the Two Coach Bennetts Merch Store for t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, pint glasses and more! - https://twocoachbennetts.com/merchAnd if you need even more Coach Bennett in your life you can scratch that itch by subscribing to the Coach Bennett’s Newsletter.You can also listen to the Two Coach Bennetts Talking podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify Podcasts Or you can follow on Instagram: @coachbennett TikTok: @CoachBennett Check out Coach Bennett on Cameo for any messages of inspiration or motivation or birthday wished or pep talk for you or friends or family or teammates: ...

004. Maybe You Can't Means Maybe You CanJoin Coach Bennett on this great episode and learn: *A little bit about the Oregon weather... it's more exciting than it sounds. Okay, exciting may be too strong a word.*The epic and epically long 80's and 90's mixtape playlists Coach has created.*The books and tv show that are currently being imbibed by Coach.*Why every great goal or journey needs an element of maybe I can't and more importantly why maybe I can't also means maybe I can. And those are some great odds you should always be willing to take. *And so much more!Enjoy the episode and thank you for listening!Cheers,Coach BennettAlso be sure to check out: The Bear Season 2 on HuluCoach Bennett on Good ReadsCoach Bennett's 90's For The Win Mixtape on Spotify Coach Bennett's 80's For The Win Mixtape on SpotifyMaybe You Can't... Means Maybe You Can  - from Coach Bennett's NewsletterThe 10 Day Forecast for Oregon Send us a messageBe sure to send any and all questions and comments to the mailbag: Coach Bennett’s Podcast 9220 SW Barbur Blvd STE 119, #322 Portland, Oregon 97219 Get all the details about the Best Runner Ever Winter Edition and Best Runner Ever Summer Edition programs and learn how you can be a part of it here: https://showupsociety.com/brewebe sure to check out the Two Coach Bennetts Merch Store for t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, pint glasses and more! - https://twocoachbennetts.com/merchAnd if you need even more Coach Bennett in your life you can scratch that itch by subscribing to the Coach Bennett’s Newsletter.You can also listen to the Two Coach Bennetts Talking podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify Podcasts Or you can follow on Instagram: @coachbennett TikTok: @CoachBennett Check out Coach Bennett on Cameo for any messages of inspiration or motivation or birthday wished or pep talk for you or friends or family or teammates: ...