Adam Wood, a former college steeplechaser turned marathoner, discusses his transition to post-college running, narrowly missing an Olympic Trials Qualifying time, and the influence of his BYU program and teammates.
Adam highlights the importance of the social aspect in running and the supportive running community in Utah. He shares his experiences at Grandma's Marathon, McKirdy Micro Marathon, and the California International Marathon discussing the challenges of racing less frequently and managing expectations. He also reflects on the impact of social media on his running journey and the lessons he has learned from his training cycles. Adam emphasizes the need for adjustments in training to balance work and running as a non-professional marathoner. In this conversation, Adam Wood discusses his transition from track to marathon running, the challenges he faced along the way, his excitement for future goals, including track races and road races.
Chapters
5:56 - Transitioning to Post-College Running
10:16 - The Middle Ground of Post-College Running
12:23 - The Influence of BYU Program and Teammates
16:52 - Managing Expectations and Goals
20:50 - Approaching Race Selection
22:25 - The Challenges of Racing Less Frequently
27:15 - Connecting with the Larger OTQ Community
31:15 - Grandma's Marathon and Lessons Learned
33:45 - Navigating the Content Creation Aspect of Running
37:07 - The McKirdy Micro Marathon Experience
40:28 - Training Cycles and Adjustments for Future Races
44:20 - Transitioning from Track to Marathon
46:25 - Becoming a Balanced Runner
47:50 - Exciting Goals for the Future
Adam Wood on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@AdamWoodRuns
Adam Wood on IG: www.instagram.com/adammwoodd
The Woods Runs on IG: www.instagram.com/thewoodsrun
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