Jerry Przywara & the Detroit Free Press Marathon ft. Brendan Przywara
In S2Ep18 of the PRP, Adam rhapsodizes with first time marathoner, proud empty nest father, MetLife client operations czar and running-can-change-your-life pupil Jerry Przywara who has been preparing for the Detroit Free Press Marathon on October 16th, 2022. The PRP listenership is regaled with the story of how running, although present in his life at a young age, slowly crept back into Jerry's life to take the crown as hobby king - first as means to an end but now as a passionate love affair. Jerry gets vulnerable when admitting that for a stint of time in the early 2000’s he struggled to maintain movement as a core pillar of his life. Add to that a poor diet and before he knew it Jerry found himself in a place where his health, mood and morale were suffering big time. From treadmill walks inside, to slow five minute walk/runs outside, to his first 5K, to his first half marathon Jerry opens up about what that process has meant to him, how he’s tackled it one step at a time, and most importantly he shares some of the key lessons he’s learned along the way.
Brendan Przywara, on again off again runner, digital story telling extraordinaire, video game designer and Jerry’s son joins the show to offer his take on his fathers long and evolving journey. Although Brendan’s high school career as a cross country runner was a primary stakeholder in motivating Jerry to get moving again, he admits that the tables have now turned a bit as he has begun to source movement based inspiration from his father's journey.
The three then deep dive on what it takes to build a race training plan for a first timer. For Jerry, building his own plan of attack to conquer this goal was an important part of the entire process. By picking up tidbits here and there from podcasts and other athletes he is connected with on Strava Jerry was able to create his own plan that provides him with the ample time and grace necessary to be present for himself both personally and professionally.
Who's Pat?! What happened years ago at the Rochester Hills Hometown Hustle?! What the hell is Plunder Panic? Who is Denny from DizRuns Radio and why should you be tuning in to his show?! Ummm, what is Salmon Sunday and are you invited?! Armada Michigan?! Harvard on the Rouge?! We double dipping quotes?! Wait is Jerry secretly grammin’?! All of this and loads more in this accessible, inspirational and encouraging episode of the PRP.
Recorded Friday October 7th @ 6:00PM EST
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