Can you imagine you're training for an event like a Half-Ironman?

Can you imagine it's your first and Mother Nature deals you a real feel temperature of 105?

Yes sir, folks. IronMan 70.3 came rolling into Rockford for the first time just about two weeks ago and Kristin shares her experiences on the pod.

We talked about all sorts of things including some Ironman rules that are a bit crazy. The whole thing about having your shoulders covered at all times; who knew Ironman was such a modest sport!

While in the end she did finish, she missed the final time cut off by a lousy 10 minutes. I can't wait to see her crush it next year!

Guess who's back!

Here comes Justin and this time we are talking about a topic no one can say they haven't felt; PAIN.

We talk about what pain you could work through and what should stop you in your tracks. While we do highlight that everyone has different pain tolerances, Justin and I also talk about my favorite people; the over-reactors and under-reactors. Which category do you fall in?

Your biggest takeaway should be to buy a little journal keep track of your aches and pains. Your PT will love you for it!

Thank you all for supporting the flying pig project and "Start Lines and Swag Bags". As always, embrace the crazy to unlock a world of possibilities.

Very excited to have Sabrina back on the show; this time in the role as Coach! She is joined by two of her athletes, Leah and Jake. Sabrina worked with them both, not only through the first marathons, but through other things as well including injuries, mental challenges, and, well, life.

This is another well timed episode with 18 week training programs starting now! Does everyone need a coach? No. Does everyone have access to a coach? Also, no. But, I bet if I talked to most of the runners I know, at some point in their journey, a coach was either consulted or used.

It's most definitely a personal decision and, upon reviewing the entire episode for the transcript, may have been influenced to take a second go-around with a coach for my current attempt at returning to running. Hmmmm.... I wonder who I'm going to be writing my training plans.......

Worth the wait, this one was!

From cotton sweatpants to his first marathon is just about a year and a half, Byron has quite the story to tell. He deserved every second of his 50+ minutes of fame

.You can't help but feel what Byron felt that day Carmel was cancelled. We discussed that weekend and the one two weeks later when he finally became a marathoner.

Does this sound a little like a Fast Track Infomercial at times? Well, yes, but I consider it more a testament to finding the right community for you. He came knowing no one, but he found his group with Fast Track.

Embrace the crazy to unlock a world of possibilities and find yours.

Well, isn't this good timing! Doesn't fall marathon training start in less than two weeks?

It's not that the episodes are getting better; well, ok, they are. This one really hits home for me. Wes and I talk about putting aside embarrassment, egos, and all our preconceived notions of ourselves to just go see what we can do! Who cares what others think; their opinion of you does not matter! All that matters is opening your mind to the possibility that you just may be able to accomplish your goal after all. Wes exudes perseverance and mental fortitude. Hopefully, I caught a little.

And, for the record, I'm now on page 78 of David Goggins' book, "Can' t Hurt Me". It's not for everyone, but it's got it's grip on me.

Yep; I'm persistent and it paid off. David was the last of the original group I asked to be on the pod back last year when it was first born.

He explains why he didn't come on then and how it came down to an actual formal decision; either he does or we never discuss it again.

We talk about his running history, mental challenges, and his charity running for T2, the Team to End Aids. Can't wait for him to stop back on the show post his Chicago Marathon this fall.

Fresh off his PR performance yesterday at the Chicagoland Spring Marathon, Justin joins me as we just crack the surface of what is going to be a great addition to the podcast.

We have just started our discussion about the role physical therapy can have in people's lives, but we also get straight to the point when it comes to compliance. He also drops that bombshell; how bad do you want it? Will you move mountains to reach your goal or stray at the first indication of hard work?

You bet he'll be back; and soon.