250. Jad Daley: The Marathon Owes You Nothing

<p>Jad lives his life fuelled by passion and ADHD, working in the climate change and conservation space. He is a competitive endurance athlete of 30+ years committed to mastering his mind and body through running.</p> <p>In this episode we talk about:</p> <p>-disappointing races after great preparation</p> <p>-the marathon owes you nothing</p> <p>-self sabotage and ignoring warning signs</p> <p>-it’s okay to care, but running isn’t everything</p> <p>-the mental side of bad races, suffering, and doing hard things</p> <p>-post race evaluations and recovery</p> <p>Follow Jad on Instagram @jaddaley3 and For The Long Run @forthelrpod</p> <p>--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Microcosm Coaching</strong></p> <p>This show is proudly sponsored by Microcosm Coaching. What I love about their style is that it’s coaching the human who runs, not the runner who “humans.” I’ve done a handful of group runs with their crew, and am good friends with several of their coaches and dietitians.</p> <p>Jumpstart your running goals in 2023 with Microcosm Coaching. Microcosm coaching offers individualized training plans and accountability through daily feedback. Your Microcosm coach will hold you accountable to your running potential. They support and empower athletes of all abilities and backgrounds.</p> <p>Find out more at <a href="https://www.microcosm-coaching.com/"><u>https://www.microcosm-coaching.com/</u></a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Lauren Daniels</strong></p> <p>Thank you to Lauren Daniels for supporting the podcast. Lauren is a realtor helping buyers and sellers in the Greater Denver-Boulder area. With incredible attention to detail, Lauren helped me find the perfect home right near the trails, and made the whole home buying process as smooth and stress-free as possible. So, if you’re even considering buying a home in this area, I highly recommend working with Lauren. You can reach her at <a href="mailto:ldaniels@milehimodern.com"><u>ldaniels@milehimodern.com</u></a>, an