Most Pleasant Exhaustion

Great podcast for those who love to run! The hosts are knowledgeable and personable, and they run a whole whole lot, so their advice is tried and true.

I feel like I am part of the running community while listening to this podcast. The information is always accurate and very in depth. I know I can trust George, Patrick and Michelle to serve up a great perspective and an engaging show.

George Darden is the Host of “The Most Pleasant Exhaustion” Podcast and you will not find a more passionate runner, coach and endurance athlete. In this podcast- George, Patrick Ollinger (co-host and co-coach) and Michelle (sometimes Co-host and client) break down everything endurance. You get...race reports, news, athlete interviews, age group interviews, product reviews, shoe info, book reviews, and best of all, solid advice that will help you understand how endurance training really works. George and Patrick are accomplished High School and Collegiate runners. George has a successful history with Triathlon (that includes several trips to Kona). Both Patrick and George have competed in some of the premier road races around the Country. They are both Boston Qualifiers and are active with the Atlanta Track Club. At 44 years of age, George recently ran a 2:36:15 at the 2019 Flying Pig Marathon and Patrick won the 2019 Atlanta Publix Half Marathon with a time of 1:12:25. They are also both professional coaches, but in this podcast, that is understated (This is not one of those “hidden advertisement” types of podcasts). In the last year, I have been listening to this show on my way to work. This fall I have been employing their training advice and after only a few long runs it is becoming clear that I have been doing this all wrong for 18 years. Periodization, intensity, recovery, hydration, nutrition, and sleep (right Patrick?)- It must all must work together. I think you will enjoy The Most Pleasant Exhaustion.

This is a very informative podcast mainly focused on endurance sports but incorporates information on many other sports and athletes. Tune in for updates on training strategies, popular races, gear and even mental approaches to surviving your sport. George has a lot of experience in the running and endurance world; you'll won't want to miss what he has to say!