anyone can run by TruBros
Today we're "crossing the finish line" for our final episode of Anyone Can Run. I'm sharing the five pillars of my personal marathon mindset and some stories. I appreciate everyone who has downloaded or listened to one of our conversations and I sincerely hope you all have a happy and healthy 2025!
Some people call it "April Fool's Day" but I call it "The perfect day to record a low quality video podcast mixing the psychomanaic aggression of Anyone Can Run! with astrological talk!"
Today we're talking about how remaining cognizant of who we are can help us on our health and fitness journey.
Today we're talking about something I've been struggling with for as long as I can recall: that feeling of just needing a "hit" 😤
Today we're talking about pride, self confidence and how we can use it to catapult us to the next level 💪
Today we're discussing how we can find motivation when and where we need it!
Rest is integral to progress, but if you're a psychomanaic who never wants to reset you may be better served by a "reset." Today we're discussing this concept and breaking down how we can remain on the straight and narrow as we traverse our health and fitness journey.
Today we're kicking off 2023 with a BANG! We're discussing how to select a word and mantra of the year as well as setting goals for the next year.
Due to illness I had to withdraw from the NYC Marathon this year so today we're discussing how we can mentally and physically cope with illness or injury.
Today we're discussing what it means to be a "runner." What sounds simple can be quite a loaded statement depending upon your perspective, so today we're breaking that word down piece by piece and discussing what that means for our marathon mindsets.
Today I'm giving a small update on my NYC Marathon training cycle but we're primarily focusing on how we can approach a marathon training cycle to benefit our marathon mindsets 😤
Today we're talking about the concept of happiness and how we can achieve it through out health and fitness journey.
Today we are recapping what is in my personal and professional experience the BEST kit you can use to train for your first race!
Today we're discussing how we can channel negative energy and use it to our advantage to progress on our journey on the road to gainzville!
Today we're breaking down the spirit of competition and how it impacts our marathon mindsets.
Today we're discussing training solo/by ourselves. We're covering the benefits and drawbacks of both training on your own and with others!
Today we're discussing how there is truly no other being like you on planet Earth and how this can help your marathon mindset!
Today we're discussing the concepts of overtraining & burnout. We're covering what this looks like and how to combat them. Also: if you enjoy ANY of the content I create please do me a solid and Please vote me as Mr. Health and Fitness 2022: https://t.co/QdzjU8Gq3Y
Today we're talking about something which doesn't get discussed enough (in my humble opinion) in the world of health and fitness: imposter syndrome. We're discussing how to overcome this dreaded concept as well as the importance of avoiding negative energy.
Our health and fitness journey is a great way for us to learn about ourselves both mentally and physically. Today we're discussing how we can do so using the hierarchy of human needs as a framework because if there's one thing we all need, it's more gainz 💪
We're all racing against the clock both on the race course and off. Today we're discussing how we are and what that means for our health and fitness journeys 💪
If you want to be the best version of yourself you've got to challenge yourself in more ways than one. Today we're discussing different types of challenges and why we need them.
Discipline will help us progress on our health and fitness journeys and today we're discussing how to get it in place.
Today we're talking about the benefits and drawbacks of aggression. You should become a psychomaniac and today we're discussing why 😤
Today we're discussing how to identify and work through our insecurities in order to progress on our health and fitness journeys.
2022 has just kicked off and we need to make sure we're starting it off on the right foot. Today we're discussing how to set year long goals and how to ensure we actually stick to them 💪
It's that time of year where we need to reflect on the past year to gear up for the next turn of the calendar. Today's conversation is all about the importance of reflection and how we can turn that process into actionable goals.
I know many of you psychomaniac runners are going to be squaring off against the Dopey Challenge next month. As someone who took it on twice today we're covering everything you need to know about the challenge including scheduling, logistics and what I ate...pretty much everything other than training!
A couple weeks back I went up against the TCS NYC Marathon and boy it was a doozy.
By some crazy stroke of luck yours truly is going to run the New York City Marathon this year...and I found out with only 50 days notice! Today we're discussing training, how I'm fueling and the marathon mindset.
Today, we’re going to discuss the concept of recovery. We’re going to cover rest, active recovery, eating for recovery, cross training, medicinal recovery and of course, mental recovery.
Today’s conversation is focused on something we’ve touched on in nearly every conversation we’ve had to date: the power of language, specifically as it relates to your internal dialog. We’re going to discuss the significance of maintaining positivity and control over our perspectives, how to keep yourself goal oriented, the benefits of positive mental reinforcement and how to connect ourselves physically with positive language and thoughts.
Today I’m laying out my personal experience with both consuming and mentally and physically approaching food throughout the course of my life as I believe it’s important to be cognizant of where you come from, how you’re feeling and where you’re going.
During our last conversation we discussed why we should live healthy and fit. If you're ready to to take a change, today's conversation is all about how to do it. We’re discussing the catalyst for our decision to live healthy and fit aka our motivation, how we prioritize our health, the means through which we’re achieving this (aka working out), making progress, overcoming obstacles and how to change your mindset moving forward to be focused on your health and fitness.
Many of our conversations have been focused on how we can live healthy and fit: workouts to do, gear to wear, etc. Today we're taking a step back and discussing why we should live healthy and fit, including the mental and physical benefits, taking care of our body image and of course establishing the marathon mindset.
WELCOME BACK TO ANYONE CAN RUN IN 2021!
Today our conversation is going to to discuss the concept of the importance of setting goals. It's never just about the bling; it's always about something more. Over the past 6 months or so, my priorities have shifted and obviously I’m not just talking about how they relate to running. Where I used to emphasize the next race or the next vacation, now my thinking has shifted to emphasize the long term a little more. This is why it's important to ensure our goals related to running fit into our overall goals as a human being.
Today our conversation is going to to discuss the concept of running/life balance. The same way we need to compromise in all of our relationships, whether they be personal, professional or social or whatever, we need to embrace the concept of compromise when it comes to incorporating running into our lives.
Today our conversation is going to emphasize the differences between running a race solo or with a group of people.We’re going to emphasize the personality traits which may benefit from either race style and I’m also going to use my experience as a point of reference for you as you brainstorm which race you should undertake for your first race!
Today we’re going to talk about how to endure those times when you’re coping with a physical setback. We're going to cover how you can bounce back both mentally and physically to continue towards your journey of crossing the finish line of your first race in the upright position.
Today we’re going to discuss how to approach training when you’ve no race on the calendar, including coming up with a plan that works for your schedule and fitness level, while also trying to position ourselves of being perpetually “race ready!”
Today we're focusing on the mental and physical benefits that come not only with tackling a marathon, but also the race training cycle.
Anyone can run but when you begin a new endeavor you’re a mark for all the specialized running clothes and gimmicks. Today we’re going to cover shoes, running clothes, accessories, belts, vests-all the gear you can cart around with you when you’re out pounding the pavement.
I know it's been a while but baby we are BACK! Since it's the doldrums of summer, today we're going to discuss training and running to develop heat acclimation, or how to survive running when the sun is high in the sky.
Sometimes we need a little something extra to help us kickstart our journey on the road to gainzville. Virtual races and/or fitness challenges can be fantastic catalysts for kickstarting healthy habits. Today we're covering some things to be cognizant of when signing up for a fitness challenge or virtual race/running club.
If you think just because you're stuck at home you can't create the perfect training environment, you're in luck: YOU ARE INCORRECT! Today we're discussing how we can create the perfect training environment-whether it be for a race or just to develop healthy habits-when we're operating in and around our humble abode.
Just because we're in self isolation doesn't mean we can't strengthen our mindset. Today we're going to discuss how to continue to build and maintain mental strength aka the Marathon Mindset while practicing social distancing.
Runners, walkers, psychomaniacs-WELCOME TO SEASON 2 OF ANYONE CAN RUN!!
Today we are re-recording and remastering our second episode: "So you want to run a marathon?" Today we're going to cover everything you need to keep in mind when signing up for your first race-regardless of distance- including choosing your first race, a training plan, running gear, how to select where to train, race goals and how to identify pain and when to rest. We dive into each of these subjects in long form in different episodes but if you want an overview of EVERYTHING, we've got you covered.
Today we are re-recording and remastering our inaugural episode. On the first episode of Anyone Can Run I'm introducing myself and recapping my first race experience, the Walt Disney World 2016 Marathon. There's no learning experience quite like training for a marathon and this race fostered my love for running and convinced me to obtain my personal training certification!
As 2019 winds down we're doing a year-end recap, running through all of the year from start to finish.
Today we are going to talk about some approaches both physically and mentally to increasing our mileage periodically. If you want to learn how to run further and for longer periods of time be sure to check out today's episode!
Today we're recapping the race the wife and I used to celebrate our first wedding anniversay: The Run Rock 'n' Roll Strip At Night 2019 Half Marathon!
Today we're talking about the steps you can take as a new runner to ensure you not only finish 2019 strong, but kick off 2020 with a BANG!
Today we’re going to dive into the things to consider when choosing your first race, including distance, training time, cost, atmosphere and more.
Today I’m giving you an overview of my training cycle for the Rock n Roll Las Vegas Strip at night Half Marathon taking place NEXT SUNDAY. We're discussing the cadence of my runs, the gear I’ve been using, some things I'm packing and much more.
Today we're recapping the Hill Country Halloween Half Marathon. I signed up for it on a Thursday night and ran it on a Saturday morning, so I had about 36 hours to prepare!
Today we're talking about inspiration; finding, creating and holding onto inspiration, and how this concept is inextricably intertwined with self discipline and motivation.
Today we’re going to dive deep into reducing stress both in our everyday life and while running, including ways running can help us both mentally and physically and how we can reduce stress during our extended runs.
Today we're having a in-depth conversation about how to run while being on the go: working full time, sitting in traffic, all that!
Today we are going to examine what it takes to push through the mental barrier that comes with a marathon, including what helped me do so both internally and externally and some things to remember when you find yourself staring down the desire to quit.
Today we're diving deep into my most grueling race experience to date: the 2017 Dopey Challenge at Walt Disney World. The Dopey Challenge consists of running a 5k, 10k, half and full marathon on four consecutive days and needless to say it was an interesting experience.
Today we’re going to dive deep into the most overlooked aspect of a marathon training cycle: rest and recovery. We’re going to discuss identifying the difference between pain and soreness, methods for recovery such as heat, icing and topical ointments, active recovery options and what to do when you need to take time off (and when to take time off!)
Today we’re going to run through a list of marathon training do’s and don’ts, including a bunch of tips. "good to knows" and things to be cognizant of while going through a race training cycle. Think of today as a "Do this, not that" session.
Today we’re recapping the final Rock 'n' Roll Dallas Half Marathon in March of 2018, the day after my 30th birthday because there's no better way to celebrate life than running! This race was the culmination of "solid" training, not taking weather into account and me going full pedal to the medal on why I run.
Today we’re going to cover first steps and what to expect when you’re brand new to running-we’re talking straight off the couch-and you need to build up TO a training plan. We’re going to cover the foundation of the marathon mindset, the benefits of the run/walk method, the importance of learning how to listen to your body as well as quickly discussing eating, running gear and rest and recovery.
Today we’re talking about running and working out while traveling, including bodyweight exercises you can complete in your hotel room, equipment that takes up virtually no space in your bag and ways you can center your day around eating and working out so you keep pushing forward on the road to gainzville while on vacation.
This week we're discussing how we think about food. We're going to cover convenience, nutritional goals, financial value and the emotional component of food. We're also going to talk about the "sequence of eating" which includes planning, preparation and consumption of our meals.
Today we're covering why you as a new runner, should absolutely sign up for the arduous task of completing a full 26.2 miles. We're also going to discuss how to figure out why you run.
Today we're recapping one of the most bizarre race experiences I've ever had, the 2016 Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas marathon!
Today we're covering the entire race day experience from waking up to crossing the finish line and on-course etiquette.
This week we're covering perhaps the single most important tool in a runner's arsenal: the marathon mindset. In order to complete a full 26.2 in the upright position you've got to be mentally prepared to do so, so let's discuss developing this mindset.
We're taking a deep dive into my second race and first half marathon, the 2016 Dumbo Double Dare at Disneyland!
Anyone can run but when you begin a new endeavor you’re a mark for all the specialized running clothes and gimmicks. Today we’re going to cover shoes, running clothes, accessories, belts, vests-all the gear you can cart around with you when you’re out pounding the pavement.
Food is fuel and unless you're eating right, it's real easy to wreck your marathon/race training. Today we're covering how to eat while training for a race, how to read a nutritional label and how to eat during a half/full marathon.
Today we are re-recording and remastering our second episode: "So you want to run a marathon?" Today we're going to cover everything you need to keep in mind when signing up for your first race-regardless of distance- including choosing your first race, a training plan, running gear, how to select where to train, race goals and how to identify pain and when to rest. We dive into each of these subjects in long form in different episodes but if you want an overview of EVERYTHING, we've got you covered.
This is a re-master and re-record of our first episode (hence the dates mentioned in the beginning of the episode not really making sense!). On the first episode of Anyone Can Run I'm introducing myself and recapping my first race experience, the Walt Disney World 2016 Marathon. There's no learning experience quite like training for a marathon and this race fostered my love for running and convinced me to obtain my personal training certification!
