Coach Bennett's Podcast

A discussion on the speaker's high school injury and lessons learned, exploring the impact of staying involved in sports during recovery, seeking expert help, and embracing growth through adversity. The chapter also highlights the importance of emotional support and sharing struggles while navigating through challenges of being hurt and injured.

Coach Bennett answers popular running questions like marathon necessity, running frequency, starting advice, and mustache queries. Tips on beginning running, self-awareness, breathing techniques, and running challenges are discussed. The host shares personal anecdotes and engages with listener questions, expressing excitement for future content.

Learn about the importance of making adjustments in training plans, adapting schedules for life balance, optimizing workouts in challenging weather, and avoiding self-sabotage. Gain empowerment by adjusting plans to suit your needs and become your best coach.

Want your running to really suck? Start too fast and turn it into a punishment. Make it boring by overcomplicating the whole experience and focusing solely on numbers. Belittle yourself or others, and you'll find zero joy in your runs. Plus, hear about a thrilling concert experience that connects music and running! The speaker shares insights on transforming your running by avoiding these common pitfalls and embracing fun.

Learn how to recover like a badass for better running performance. Topics include sleep, reducing alcohol for better rest, optimal sleeping temperature, creating a sleep-friendly environment, hydration tips, importance of fueling, laughter for recovery, and stress management. Enhance your recovery game and run like a pro!

Exploring the challenges of comfort in running, changing perceptions to embrace enjoyment, and the importance of proper running techniques for success. Prioritizing ease and fun over constant hard work can lead to improved outcomes in running and overall fitness.

In this episode, Coach Bennett shares a variety of mistakes he's made in running and life, emphasizing that we can learn from each other's missteps. Topics include the dangers of running on ice, the drawbacks of running with a phone, the importance of proper shoe fit, the necessity of having toilet paper, and the significance of pre-race fueling and hydration.

Learn how to become your own best coach in this episode. Understand the importance of self-coaching, getting to know yourself as an athlete, and empowering yourself. Discover the benefits of flexibility and consistency, being honest with yourself, and celebrating your achievements. Coach Bennett shares valuable insights on becoming a better coach, both for yourself and for others.

Topics discussed in this podcast include handling low motivation, the connection between overtraining and loss of motivation, finding motivation in running, and information about joining the coaching community to get support and stay motivated.

Episode 32:  How To Get Over Bad Runs And RacesBad runs. They happen. Bad races. They happen too. It's just part of the deal. If you cross enough starting lines you're going to have a few crap runs and races. But even though everyone has a clunker of a run or a dumpster fire of a race we still struggle to deal with them and move on from them. Well, this episode is all about how to deal with and handle and get over and move on and learn from and take advantage bad runs and bad races. That's not all! Coach Bennett somehow works Miami Vice and Jai Alai into the episode. And there's a Mindset Minute with coach tammie of the show up society! Hold on! There's more! The mailbag gets opened up too! Yes, this is an extraordinary episode. (0:00) Start(0:45) Intro to the episode(1:35) Welcome(8:40) Be Honest(11:30) Sometimes (sh)it just happens(15:16) It's okay to not be okay(21:45) The two questions to ask(27:14) Learn from it(34:12) No regrets is stupid(39:25) The better you get... the harder it gets to get better(41:15) Embrace your weaknesses(44:46) Measure success as many ways as you can(46:22) Mindset Minute with coach tammie of the show up society(47:55) Best Runner Ever: Winter Edition program(48:40) MailbagSome links for you to check out and enjoy:Learn all about BEST RUNNER EVER: WINTER EDITIONJai Ala from the opening credits of Miami ViceCheck out coach tammie and the show up societyRead the latest Coach Bennett's Newsletter (and please subscribe)Check out the latest Instagram reel from Coach BennettCheers,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: ...