Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast

Duane K. L. France
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Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast

Ever considered running a marathon, but thought that it's impossible? Curious to know what it's like to train with a coach? Join first time marathoner Duane France and experienced endurance coach Morgon Latimore, The Peoples Coach, as they work together to show that, with the right training and motivation, a marathon is not just for superhuman athletes...mere mortals can do it too!

  1. 06/01/2023

    M3P23 - Training and Podcast Wrap-Up

    Episode Summary:    On this episode of the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast, Coach Morgon and Duane reflect on the training journey and wrap up the podcast series   Links Mentioned In This Episode   Behind the Mission Podcast   Coach Morgon’s Books   Duane France’s Books   Charity Partner, The Second Wind Fund:   The mission of the Second Wind Fund is to decrease the incidence of suicide in children and youth by removing financial and social barriers to treatment.    Second Wind Fund believes that every child and youth at risk of suicide should have access to the mental health treatment they need. They match children and youth at risk for suicide with licensed therapists in their communities. If a financial or social barrier to treatment is present, the Second Wind Fund pays for up to 12 sessions of therapy from one of their specialized network providers. Their unique program helps referred youth discover hope and healing in their lives.   The youth suicide rate throughout Colorado is alarmingly high. Over the last 19 years, Second Wind Fund has expanded to provide life-saving services to over 7,000 children and teens in communities throughout Colorado. www.Coloradogives.org/m3podcast Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media  Email Duane Follow Duane on Strava Connect with Coach Morgon, The Peoples Coach Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

    29 min

  2. 05/25/2023

    M3P21 - Marathon!

    Episode Summary:    On this episode of the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast, we cover the results of the 2023 Denver Colfax Marathon, how the experience was, and looking to the future   Links Mentioned In This Episode   2023 Colfax Marathon Effort on Strava   Charity Partner, The Second Wind Fund:   The mission of the Second Wind Fund is to decrease the incidence of suicide in children and youth by removing financial and social barriers to treatment.    Second Wind Fund believes that every child and youth at risk of suicide should have access to the mental health treatment they need. They match children and youth at risk for suicide with licensed therapists in their communities. If a financial or social barrier to treatment is present, the Second Wind Fund pays for up to 12 sessions of therapy from one of their specialized network providers. Their unique program helps referred youth discover hope and healing in their lives.   The youth suicide rate throughout Colorado is alarmingly high. Over the last 19 years, Second Wind Fund has expanded to provide life-saving services to over 7,000 children and teens in communities throughout Colorado. www.Coloradogives.org/m3podcast Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media  Email Duane Follow Duane on Strava Connect with Coach Morgon, The Peoples Coach Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

    23 min

  3. 05/18/2023

    M3P21 - Week 18, Taper Week, and Final Race Prep

    Episode Summary:    On this episode of the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast, we cover week 18, Final Race Preparation, the taper week, and reflections on the journey so far   · Week Eighteen of Nineteen: 32 total miles Mon: Day Off / Recovery Tue: 3 Miles @ easy pace  Wed: 6 Mile Negative Split Run Thu: Day Off / Recovery Fri: 6 Mile @ easy pace Sat: 14 Miles @ Race Pace Sun: 3 Miles @ easy pace Charity Partner, The Second Wind Fund:   The mission of the Second Wind Fund is to decrease the incidence of suicide in children and youth by removing financial and social barriers to treatment.    Second Wind Fund believes that every child and youth at risk of suicide should have access to the mental health treatment they need. They match children and youth at risk for suicide with licensed therapists in their communities. If a financial or social barrier to treatment is present, the Second Wind Fund pays for up to 12 sessions of therapy from one of their specialized network providers. Their unique program helps referred youth discover hope and healing in their lives.   The youth suicide rate throughout Colorado is alarmingly high. Over the last 19 years, Second Wind Fund has expanded to provide life-saving services to over 7,000 children and teens in communities throughout Colorado. www.Coloradogives.org/m3podcast Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media  Email Duane Follow Duane on Strava Connect with Coach Morgon, The Peoples Coach Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

    22 min

  4. 05/11/2023

    M3P20 - Week 17, Planning for a Good Long Run, and Planning the Taper

    Episode Summary:    On this episode of the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast, we cover week 17, planning and conducting a good long run, and planning for the taper in the last several weeks before the race.     ·      Week Seventeen of Nineteen: 40 total miles Mon: 3 Miles @ easy pace Tue: Day Off / Recovery Wed: Plyometrics Thu: Day Off / Recovery Fri: 1  Mile @ easy pace (Shakeout run before event) Sat: Take 5 in the Garden – 5 Mile Race Sun: 20 Miles @ easy pace (AM), 4 Miles @ easy pace (PM) Links Mentioned In This Episode   Take 5 in the Garden   Charity Partner, The Second Wind Fund:   The mission of the Second Wind Fund is to decrease the incidence of suicide in children and youth by removing financial and social barriers to treatment.    Second Wind Fund believes that every child and youth at risk of suicide should have access to the mental health treatment they need. They match children and youth at risk for suicide with licensed therapists in their communities. If a financial or social barrier to treatment is present, the Second Wind Fund pays for up to 12 sessions of therapy from one of their specialized network providers. Their unique program helps referred youth discover hope and healing in their lives.   The youth suicide rate throughout Colorado is alarmingly high. Over the last 19 years, Second Wind Fund has expanded to provide life-saving services to over 7,000 children and teens in communities throughout Colorado. www.Coloradogives.org/m3podcast Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media  Email Duane Follow Duane on Strava Connect with Coach Morgon, The Peoples Coach Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

    27 min

  5. 05/04/2023

    M3P19 - Week 16, Changing Strategy To Meet Conditions, and Long Run Planning

    Episode Summary:    On this episode of the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast, we cover week 16, the need to change our hydration and nutrition strategy based on changing conditions, and planning for upcoming long runs.   ·      Week Sixteen of Nineteen: 40 total miles Mon: 3 Miles @ easy pace Tue: 3 Miles @ easy pace  Wed: Day Off / Recovery Thu: Day Off / Recovery Fri: 8 Miles @ easy pace Sat: 18 Miles @ 10:30 pace Sun: 8 Miles @ easy pace Links Mentioned In This Episode   Colfax Marathon Race Course Overview   Charity Partner, The Second Wind Fund:   The mission of the Second Wind Fund is to decrease the incidence of suicide in children and youth by removing financial and social barriers to treatment.    Second Wind Fund believes that every child and youth at risk of suicide should have access to the mental health treatment they need. They match children and youth at risk for suicide with licensed therapists in their communities. If a financial or social barrier to treatment is present, the Second Wind Fund pays for up to 12 sessions of therapy from one of their specialized network providers. Their unique program helps referred youth discover hope and healing in their lives.   The youth suicide rate throughout Colorado is alarmingly high. Over the last 19 years, Second Wind Fund has expanded to provide life-saving services to over 7,000 children and teens in communities throughout Colorado. www.Coloradogives.org/m3podcast Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media  Email Duane Follow Duane on Strava Connect with Coach Morgon, The Peoples Coach Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

    29 min

  6. 04/27/2023

    M3P18 - Week 15, The Body's Response to Training, and What's Next

    Episode Summary:    On this episode of the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast, we cover week 15, how training for a marathon changes the body and overall fitness, and talk about the future, both the weeks ahead and what’s next after the marathon   ·      Week Fifteen of Nineteen: 40 total miles Mon: 3 Miles @ easy pace  Tue: 8 Miles @ easy pace Wed: Day Off / Recovery  Thu: 8 Miles @ easy pace Fri: Day Off / Recovery Sat: 18 Miles @ easy pace Sun: 3 Miles @ easy pace Links Mentioned In This Episode   Snowy 18 Mile run on Strava (with pictures)   Charity Partner, The Second Wind Fund:   The mission of the Second Wind Fund is to decrease the incidence of suicide in children and youth by removing financial and social barriers to treatment.    Second Wind Fund believes that every child and youth at risk of suicide should have access to the mental health treatment they need. They match children and youth at risk for suicide with licensed therapists in their communities. If a financial or social barrier to treatment is present, the Second Wind Fund pays for up to 12 sessions of therapy from one of their specialized network providers. Their unique program helps referred youth discover hope and healing in their lives.   The youth suicide rate throughout Colorado is alarmingly high. Over the last 19 years, Second Wind Fund has expanded to provide life-saving services to over 7,000 children and teens in communities throughout Colorado. www.Coloradogives.org/m3podcast Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media  Email Duane Follow Duane on Strava Connect with Coach Morgon, The Peoples Coach Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

    22 min

  7. 04/20/2023

    M3P17 - Week 14, Developing Experience, and Nutrition Supporting Mental Resilience

    Episode Summary:    On this episode of the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast, we cover week 14, gaining knowledge and developing experience, and the benefits of proper nutrition and hydration related to their impact on mindset and mental resilience     ·      Week Fourteen of Nineteen: 35 total miles Mon: Day Off / Recovery (Travel) Tue: 8 Miles @ easy pace Wed: 3 Miles @ easy pace  Thu: Day Off / Recovery (Travel) Fri: Day Off / Recovery Sat: 8 Miles @ easy pace Sun: 16 Miles @ easy pace Links Mentioned In This Episode   Dear Coach: Is It Okay to Walk in an Ironman Marathon?    Charity Partner, The Second Wind Fund:   The mission of the Second Wind Fund is to decrease the incidence of suicide in children and youth by removing financial and social barriers to treatment.    Second Wind Fund believes that every child and youth at risk of suicide should have access to the mental health treatment they need. They match children and youth at risk for suicide with licensed therapists in their communities. If a financial or social barrier to treatment is present, the Second Wind Fund pays for up to 12 sessions of therapy from one of their specialized network providers. Their unique program helps referred youth discover hope and healing in their lives.   The youth suicide rate throughout Colorado is alarmingly high. Over the last 19 years, Second Wind Fund has expanded to provide life-saving services to over 7,000 children and teens in communities throughout Colorado. www.Coloradogives.org/m3podcast Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media  Email Duane Follow Duane on Strava Connect with Coach Morgon, The Peoples Coach Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

    28 min

  8. 04/13/2023

    M3P16 - Week 13, Overcoming Doubt, and Adjusting Fueling

    Episode Summary:    On this episode of the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast, we cover week 13, overcoming doubt both during a training run and during training overall, and adjusting fueling to avoid breakdowns during runs   ·      Week Thirteen of Nineteen: 42 total miles Mon: 6 Miles @ easy pace Tue: Interval Run: 5 min easy, 5 min at moderate pace, 3 x 3 min hard pace, rest interval 2 minutes, 5 minutes easy recovery Wed: 3 Miles @ easy pace  Thu: 5 Miles @ easy pace Fri: Day Off / Recovery Sat: 16 Miles @ easy pace Sun: 8 Miles @ easy pace Links Mentioned In This Episode   Huma Gel Plus   Salt Stick Electrolyte Capsules   Charity Partner, The Second Wind Fund:   The mission of the Second Wind Fund is to decrease the incidence of suicide in children and youth by removing financial and social barriers to treatment.    Second Wind Fund believes that every child and youth at risk of suicide should have access to the mental health treatment they need. They match children and youth at risk for suicide with licensed therapists in their communities. If a financial or social barrier to treatment is present, the Second Wind Fund pays for up to 12 sessions of therapy from one of their specialized network providers. Their unique program helps referred youth discover hope and healing in their lives.   The youth suicide rate throughout Colorado is alarmingly high. Over the last 19 years, Second Wind Fund has expanded to provide life-saving services to over 7,000 children and teens in communities throughout Colorado. www.Coloradogives.org/m3podcast Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media  Email Duane Follow Duane on Strava Connect with Coach Morgon, The Peoples Coach Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

    32 min
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Ever considered running a marathon, but thought that it's impossible? Curious to know what it's like to train with a coach? Join first time marathoner Duane France and experienced endurance coach Morgon Latimore, The Peoples Coach, as they work together to show that, with the right training and motivation, a marathon is not just for superhuman athletes...mere mortals can do it too!

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    Duane K. L. France
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