When Greg Macken began running he was close to 250 pounds. He started that run by saying to himself, “Just jog to the stop sign, once you get there you can walk.” Later that year, Greg finally made the decision to get sober and, in doing so, reversed the trajectory of his life which was headed towards “prison, a psych ward, or death.” Since then, he has completed countless road races including 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons, and a handful of marathons. Greg recently set a new marathon PR with a smoking 3:00:50! In this episode, Greg takes a deep dive into the depths of his life and how he got himself out, all with the help of running.
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#450 - Angelo Poli: Metabolism, Fueling for Performance, Losing Weight Safely
#449: Dr. Jess Mena, DPT: All Things Plantar Fasciitis from Warning Signs, Treatments, & Training
#448 - Hebah Hefzy, MD: From Struggling with Stairs to 26 Marathons, 6 BQ's and a 100 Miler
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#445 - Coach's Corner with Alison Staples and Corrine Malcom: All Things Heat/Summer Training
#444 - 360 Degree Analysis: Ari Hendrix & Sydney Devore
#443 - For the Love of the Run with Carolyn Su
#442 - Regina Lopez: Excelling While Following Her Curiosity
#441 - Andy Wacker: Evolution of one of the U.S.'s Top Trail Runners
#440 - Dr. Jess Mena, DPT: Running Groups, Fighting Harassment, and Strength Training
#439 - Shayla Manitowabi-Huebner: When Running is About More Than Running
#438 - Tommie Runz: Choosing Carbon Plated Racers
#437 - 360 Degree Analysis: Diane Neubauer and James McKirdy
#436 - OTQ Evolution Panel Discussion with Jenny Grimshaw, Carly Gill Larios, and Theresa Hailey
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