Patryk Odedina didn’t grow up loving running he came from basketball, where running usually meant punishment. But after starting in 2019, everything changed.

In this episode, we talk about why the New York City Marathon might be the perfect first marathon, even though it’s one of the hardest. Patryk shares what keeps bringing him back year after year, how crowd energy can completely change a race, and why comparing marathon times across courses misses the point.

We also get into racing smarter after a marathon, using lower mileage to unlock PRs, experimenting with nutrition without overtracking, and how NYC run clubs shape one of the strongest running cultures in the world.

From Tokyo to Jersey City to five races in ten days, this conversation is about learning the sport through experience and letting running fit into your life, not take it over.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the People Run Podcast
03:23 Patrick's Running Journey
06:25 Transition from Basketball to Running
09:20 Experiences with Marathons and Major Races
12:22 Cultural Insights from Running in Japan
15:13 Future Plans and Upcoming Races
22:35 The Best Marathon Experience
27:29 Personal Bests and Race Experiences
31:09 Training Philosophy and Race Strategy
37:46 Nutrition and Performance Insights
51:47 Exploring the Science of Running Nutrition
54:17 The Unique Experience of Project 13.1
57:15 The Culture of NYC Running Clubs
01:01:18 Balancing Life and Running in NYC
01:06:05 The Journey of a Content Creator in Running
01:16:54 Looking Ahead: Future Projects and Collaborations

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Don joins The People Run Podcast and shares his journey through running, discipline, community, the training principles that helped him break plateaus and build purpose. From 5K breakthroughs to creating Heart on Fire, this episode dives into mindset, consistency, strength work, and the power of showing up.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the People Run Podcast
04:05 Don's Running Journey and Goals
07:00 Training Techniques and Speed Work
10:01 Strength Training and Cross-Training Strategies
12:52 The Importance of Core and Stability Training
15:58 Weekly Training Schedule and Recovery
18:38 Community Engagement and Heart of Fire
20:08 Thoughts and Future Aspirations
23:58 Training Regimen Breakdown
25:47 The Importance of Consistency in Fitness
26:58 Freddie's Transformation Journey
29:59 The Evolution of Personal Training
34:25 Hard on Fire: The Birth of a Fitness Community
37:23 Boot Camp Experience: What to Expect
41:12 Favorite Workouts and Training Philosophy
44:39 Nutrition and Fueling for Performance
46:40 Nourishing Choices: A Look at Diet and Nutrition
49:22 Balancing Alcohol and Fitness: A Personal Journey
55:30 Content Creation: Merging Passion with Purpose
57:22 The Marathon Mindset: Training, Family, and Balance
01:04:18 Future Aspirations: Building a Community Through Running

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In this episode of the People Run Podcast, Jeff Humphrey shares his incredible journey of losing 200 pounds not once, but twice. He discusses the mental and physical challenges he faced during his transformation, the importance of nutrition and training in ultra running, and the role of community support in achieving personal goals. Jeff emphasizes the significance of patience, consistency, and focusing on non-scale victories in the weight loss journey. He also shares his aspirations for future races and his commitment to inspiring others through his story and coaching.

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Chapters
00:00 The Journey Begins: Jeff's First Weight Loss Story
19:25 The Struggle of Regaining Weight and the Path to Recovery
33:10 Embracing Non-Scale Victories
35:24 The Importance of Process Over Outcome
37:41 Reflecting on the Journey
39:11 Facing Challenges in Ultra Running
47:29 The Role of Support in Endurance Events
48:58 Exploring Different Race Formats
53:05 Training and Nutrition for Ultra Running
59:29 Finding Balance in Enjoying Food
01:02:34 Advice for Those Starting Their Journey
01:06:10 Future Goals and Aspirations

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