chats with Running Influencers, Researchers, Olympians, Experts & Everyday Runners
Health:Fitness & Nutrition
For many runners our ‘peak’ race seems like a lifetime ago and thanks to the temperature dropping, our motivation is at a definite low. I thought it would be a great time to bring on a motivational speaker - but he’s not just any motivational speaker. Dick Beardsley is best known for the close finish at the Boston Marathon with Alberto Salazar in 1982, which was considered the greatest marathon finish of all time.
He was inducted into the 2010 National Distance Running Hall of Fame, he’s now an international best selling author, motivational speaker, was the subject of a feature film and is often the keynote address at many events.
Today Dick’s going to share his story with us, including the story of the 1982 marathon. He’s also going to tell us about his addiction to painkillers and the journey he took, as well as how you can learn to appreciate every single run and it’s affect on your perspective.
“I started running almost by accident...I thought if i could earn myself a letter jacket, maybe the girls would come to me...” - Dick - That’s what led him to cross country running where something magical happened.
Highlights from today’s episode include:
“Pain is temporary, glory is forever.” - Tina
Shortly after Dick retired from running, he had a bad farming accident that nearly killed him. As a result of that incident and a later automobile accident, he was introduced to narcotics for pain and became addicted. For a short time, his life was not his own, he was taking illegal medication, forging prescriptions and at the worst point was taking 80-90 pills a day. At his very bottom, he got caught - he took responsibility for his actions, got into a treatment plan, and today is celebrating 19 years of sobriety.
Dick’s advice? “When you wake in the morning - do it with a smile on your face, enthusiasm in your voice, joy in your heart and faith in your soul.”
Dick has overcome some serious obstacles and has a unique and uplifting view on life. His take? For the runners out there, it can get a little tedious out there - just realize how fortunate you are. Enjoy every run. Knowing that you’re out there doing something good for yourself, it’s got to put a smile on your face.
“If you’re really willing to put in the work and time, who knows where it’s going to take you.” - Dick
Dr. David Minkoff- You Can Overcome and Outlast Your Setbacks
Struggling to Relax? Yoga is What You Need- Cara Gilman
Do You Want to Improve as a Runner? It's Simple, Sleep More- Dr. James Maas
The Female Masters Runner Episode: How to Stay Injury Free- Bennett Cohen
How to Improve Your Running Form in Under 5 Minutes with the TrueForm Runner
Follow These 5 Steps and You Will Run Pain Free with Brad Beer
Need a Running Professional to Trust? Listen to Dr. Nick Campitelli
Iron for Runners: What You Need to Know with Pam Hinton
How Inspiring Others Could Be the Motivation You Need to Succeed- Fernando Cabada
Why It’s Important to be at Peace with Where You are in Your Training- Carrie Tollefson
Could Lifting Be What You Need to Run Faster?-Meghan Kennihan
Hungry Runner Girl on Consistency as a Runner and Why a Community is so Valuable to Your Performance
Small Changes that Will Make a Big Difference to Your Performance- Max Prokopy
Optimizing Your Diet for Peak Performance with Pip Taylor
Inside the Mind of Coach to Olympians Dennis Barker
When Running and Comedy Collide- Liz Miele
What This Top Podiatrist Wants You to Know About Running Injuries- Dr. Steve Pribut
Get to Know the Run to the Top Podcast Host- Tina Muir
Could Running By Effort be What You Need to PR?- Michele Gonzalez
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
Underground Wellness Radio: The Archives
Just Ask David
What’s Wrong With My Heart?
Elitefts Sports Performance Podcast
The Clint Cronin Show