In S4Ep22 of the PRP, Adam jibber jabbers with emerging long distance runner, proud Huron 100 Pioneer, aspiring mountain adventurer and all around good vibes ambassador Nick Insley who has been preparing for the JFK 50 Mile on Saturday November 23rd, 2024. Sarah Insley, blossoming run for fun enthusiast, curious yogi and Nick’s big sister joins the show to offer her take on all things troll lore, Kirkland ‘za and of course, privileged pooping.
The siblings regale the PRP listenership with the tale of how they both rediscovered running as adults (kinda together but also kinda separately) after each having mixed relationships with the sport as kids. For Sarah, her relationship with movement has been one of finding joy & building self confidence while also discovering a zen space to help quiet the anxiety of her everyday life. For Nick, running has provided a conduit for discipline and personal growth through learning when is best to push through and troubleshoot difficult situations vs understanding when is best to step back and take a breath.
Things get vulnerable when both Nick & Sarah reflect on how each of their unique personalities have bled into the way they’ve cultivated their kinship with the sport. As much as they both love to race, running is starting to take on a new form of significance in their lives as they start to discover the value of running beyond the bib. Whether that be the day to day value of getting some fresh air and movement in, to designing their own long distance routes and running them solo, to pushing their limits chasing established FKT’s - one thing is for certain; the Insley’s are not afraid to march to the beat of their own drum and you better believe that this brother and sister duo is just getting started!
Wait, HOW long has the JFK50 been around?! Just how in depth is Sarah’s snack research?! What exactly is the trifecta of half marathons? Errr was Nick in the Jr Olympics?! Slippin discs?? Yoga by candle light? Ok, what exactly is the vest of shame?! How bad does Nick want to be Mike Anderson Jr?! Recess kids?! Refined pallets? Pacer tests, red velvet cake and Strava bromancing oh my!
This and so much more in this amusing, encouraging and thought provoking episode of the PRP.
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Recorded Thursday November 21st @ 5PM EST