24 episodes
Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast Duane K. L. France
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- Health & Fitness
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5.0 • 3 Ratings
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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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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 -
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 -
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 -
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
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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 -
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
Customer Reviews
One Man’s Journey
Love the open transparency Duane has with his journey of training for running a marathon. The dialogue with his personal trainer and updates on progress is incredibly insightful! Anyone that is interested in training for or running a marathon this is a must listen!
Keep up the great work Duane and I love following your runs real time on Strava as well!! Look forward to the finishing line!