In S2Ep4 of the PRP, Eric babbles with first time marathoner, recent Masters of Public Health Graduate, lifelong Michigander and aspiring culinary artist Lindsay Green who has been preparing for the Bayshore Marathon on Saturday May 28th, 2022. Lindsay shares insight into her unique entry into the running space and explains how being immersed in community of obsessive runners can be both good and bad at times. As someone who doesn't have a tremendous background in youth sports, Lindsay explains how she has gone about preparing herself physically and mentally to harness the self-confidence necessary to tackle such a monumental obstacle.
Adam Hughes, passionate trail runner, aspiring climate activist and Lindsay's better half joins the show as guest host and offers a story or two by way of his lens as Lindsay's coach throughout training camp. Adam shares insight into how he has had the privilege to witness Linds leverage her successes on the pavement & trail into successes in other aspects of her life, and visa versa. Being exposed to ultra running before pavement running through her partner, Linds got a unique peek at diversity and good natured energy of the sport and just like that a seed was planted, "Perhaps I can do this?!"
Linds gets vulnerable and explains how a compounding set of factors lead to a massive training low just weeks out from the race. After months of sweat equity, bloody toes and chaffed skin, however, she has cultivated some serious positive momentum and is determined to push forward. Her belief? You can be a runner, no matter your appearance or your history with being active. Don't let society & social media dictate what body types can and can't be successful in the sport. She has absolutely no apologies for her style of running and is completely ay-ok to go her own pace. Before episode close, Linds shares her appreciation for strava, and explains why for her, it is strictly a platform to encourage her friends & community, not a place for competition or obsessing about data.
What the hell is a mandolin and why should you beware of them?! What's wrong with Lindsay and why does she LOVE to run in Winter?!
What in tarnation is Beaver Butt Vanilla and why should you be aware of it?! What does LTYB mean and why should you care? Ummm why was Lindsay collecting her own poop and examining it for scientific purposes?? Just how enormous are the blisters on both of Lindsay's big toes?!! This, and oh so much more in this light hearted and body positive episode of the PRP.
Recorded Wednesday May 25th @ 6:00PM EST