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Noah Shaw: Finding Focus The Adventure Jogger
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- Running
Noah Shaw shares his running journey and his debut at the Umstead 100-mile race. He started as a wrestler and then got into gravel biking before transitioning to running. He quickly progressed in his running career, completing a marathon and several ultras within a year. Noah joined the Tuff Running Club and found a supportive community of runners. He mentally prepared for the Umstead 100 by trusting the process and focusing on his training. Noah's story highlights the importance of perseverance, mindset, and finding a supportive community in achieving running goals. Noah Shaw reflects on his experience running the Umstead 100-mile race and how it transformed his perspective on running and life. He discusses the support he received from the Tough Running Club and the motivation he found in the camaraderie of the race. Noah shares his race strategy, nutrition plan, and the mental challenges he faced during the race. He also talks about his future plans in trail running and the impact of his wrestling background on his approach to training.
Takeaways
Running a 100-mile race requires mental and physical preparation.
Training with a supportive community can enhance the running experience.
Progressing from shorter races to longer distances can be achieved with consistent training and dedication.
Running slower in training can lead to better race day performance.
Finding a focus and passion for running can drive motivation and commitment. The support and camaraderie of the Tough Running Club played a crucial role in Noah Shaw's success in the Umstead 100-mile race.
Having a race strategy and nutrition plan in place helped Noah stay focused and perform well throughout the race.
Noah's wrestling background helped shape his mental toughness and discipline in training and racing.
Completing the Umstead 100-mile race has inspired Noah to continue pursuing running and set new goals for himself.
Chapters
00:00 The Challenges of Running a 100-Mile Race
03:20 Noah Shaw's Journey to the Umstead 100
08:53 The Importance of Training and Mindset
27:26 The Unknowns and Comforts of the Umstead 100
29:59 Race Strategy and Nutrition: Keys to Noah Shaw's Success in the Umstead 100
38:09 From Wrestling to Running: How Noah Shaw's Background Shaped His Approach
44:23 Setting New Goals: How Completing the Umstead 100 Inspired Noah Shaw
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Noah Shaw shares his running journey and his debut at the Umstead 100-mile race. He started as a wrestler and then got into gravel biking before transitioning to running. He quickly progressed in his running career, completing a marathon and several ultras within a year. Noah joined the Tuff Running Club and found a supportive community of runners. He mentally prepared for the Umstead 100 by trusting the process and focusing on his training. Noah's story highlights the importance of perseverance, mindset, and finding a supportive community in achieving running goals. Noah Shaw reflects on his experience running the Umstead 100-mile race and how it transformed his perspective on running and life. He discusses the support he received from the Tough Running Club and the motivation he found in the camaraderie of the race. Noah shares his race strategy, nutrition plan, and the mental challenges he faced during the race. He also talks about his future plans in trail running and the impact of his wrestling background on his approach to training.
Takeaways
Running a 100-mile race requires mental and physical preparation.
Training with a supportive community can enhance the running experience.
Progressing from shorter races to longer distances can be achieved with consistent training and dedication.
Running slower in training can lead to better race day performance.
Finding a focus and passion for running can drive motivation and commitment. The support and camaraderie of the Tough Running Club played a crucial role in Noah Shaw's success in the Umstead 100-mile race.
Having a race strategy and nutrition plan in place helped Noah stay focused and perform well throughout the race.
Noah's wrestling background helped shape his mental toughness and discipline in training and racing.
Completing the Umstead 100-mile race has inspired Noah to continue pursuing running and set new goals for himself.
Chapters
00:00 The Challenges of Running a 100-Mile Race
03:20 Noah Shaw's Journey to the Umstead 100
08:53 The Importance of Training and Mindset
27:26 The Unknowns and Comforts of the Umstead 100
29:59 Race Strategy and Nutrition: Keys to Noah Shaw's Success in the Umstead 100
38:09 From Wrestling to Running: How Noah Shaw's Background Shaped His Approach
44:23 Setting New Goals: How Completing the Umstead 100 Inspired Noah Shaw
Support the podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/theadventurejogger
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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