Today’s episode will be a little different from usual because my guest is an avid cyclist, though running is very much a part of his past.
Not sure I’ve ever had an ex-runner on the show before, but there’s a first time for everything!
It’s my pleasure to welcome my fellow Headsweats ambassador, Andrew Neill Nunez to the show!
Andrew Neill Nunez
Today I’m running a few easy miles with friend of the show Nick Symmonds.
Nick Symmonds
Nick was on the show nearly 150 episodes ago, and now he’s back to talk about some new things in his life as well as some topics we didn’t cover the first time.
Nick is a two time Olympian and has represented the USA in a number of international competitions. Nick is also the Founder and CEO of Run Gum.
Obviously, Nick is a busy guy and I am excited that he has found some time for us to be able to talk again. Read more
Today I’m doing my best to try and keep up with elite distance runner Liz Yelling.
Liz Yelling
Liz is probably most well known on the elite world stage as a marathoner, having run in 2 Olympics and medaling at the Commonwealth Games.
But Liz through me for a bit of a loop when she said that she actually prefers racing the half a little bit more than the full. Read more
Today I’m doing everything I can to keep up with two-time Olympian Nick Symmonds.
Nick Symmonds, Mid-Mountain
Nick made his on the international scene as an 800 meter runner, which some would label as the hardest event in a track meet. Nick isn’t so sure the 800 is the hardest, though it’s no picnic for sure.
Nick ran the 800 and 1500 in college, but when he went pro he had to pick one distance and focus on it if he ever wanted to be truly elite.
He chose the 800, which obviously was the right choice, but his career got off to a rough start. Read more
Matt Llano is squarely in the mix for the title of the next great American marathoner.
Matt Llano
Matt always thought that the marathon was going to be his best event. As his marathon debut approached, he had his sights set on making a splash and announcing his arrival onto the world stage.
To say things didn’t exactly go as planned would be an understatement.
But he’s learned from that experience and implemented those lessons, and new PRs in his next two marathons prove as much. Now the focus shifts to training for the Olympic Trials and (hopefully) running for the USA in the Rio Games.
We talked running and a whole lot more on todays episode and here are some of the highlights of the chat: Read more