Wow. This episode.

When was the last time you ran a race just to experience it with someone else? When was the last time you ran a race and, upon crossing the finish line, the focus wasn't on your time but the celebration of completing another adventure?

This mother/daughter powerhouse duo tells their honest story about how their journey began. LaLa and Kellie go on to discuss the ups and downs along the way, and the undeniable impact it's had not only on their relationship, but the family as a whole.

This episode reopened my eyes and helped me to adjust my own expectations about upcoming goals. Let them remind us all the joy is not just in the doing, but the journey and the people along the way. Whether they are family, or become family, running may be a solo sport by design, but there is nothing better than the people who show up along the way.

Marty and I end the year catching up with each other only to find that neither really hit our goals for the month.

Life, family, weather, health issues; whether one or all, can derail even the best laid plans. What matters is the need, willingness, and desire to crawl your way back because you've got big goals to hit!

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You have to listen to this episode. We discuss the benefits of shopping local for running shoes, pilates, and Frank the Goose.

Probably one of my top 5 favorites; and that says a lot.

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Marty and Rachael give their monthly status about their training plans and also welcome Justin to discuss Rachael's PT journey.

Little glitch with Justin's video but a stupendous episode nonetheless!

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It doesn't matter what you are training for; there is a takeaway in this episode for everyone.

We took about how everyone's journey looks different and the challenges but vital importance of prioritizing your time to set yourself up for success no matter the goal.

The biggest lesson I took away is the importance of being patience with yourself and your journey. There's a reason people design 16, 24, even 40 week training plans. Big goals do not happen overnight. So whether you are playing long ball, prepared to stay the course, here for the long run, or in it until the end, Ray's story embodies all of those.

Naturally I left in the parts where he complimented me both at the beginning and end - this host needed that confidence boost.

Big things are happening on Start Lines and Swag Bags but whose is bigger?

Marty and I start our series about some really big goals we both have. Each month we are coming together to discuss our progress and set our monthly goals.

This episode we also touch on saunas and steam rooms; how truly disgusting they are, and how we wouldn't give them up for anything.

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Just before the wire on announcing this episode and uploading as I post!

One week ago, one of our most favorite guests on the pod, PT @justinaquino ran the @chimarathon and PR’d by 9 minutes and 50 seconds!

What a coincidence our most recent episode talks about all things marathon; from training to recovery. Join us while we discuss those dreaded letters: DNF. This perfectly timed episode is a fantastic way to bring everyone back to listen to Start Lines and Swag Bags! Find us on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube.

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Welcome back to Start Lines and Swag Bags.

After a much needed break, I am back to explain the original why and the current what.

And I've started Week 1 of my 40 Week Tri Training Plan!

Thank you as always for your support of The Flying Pig Project.