Aaron Barfield & the Detroit Free Press Half Marathon ft. Candice Whitfield
In S3Ep14 of the PRP, Adam chops it up with blossoming distance runner, hobby photographer extraordinaire, sophisticated fashionmonger and proud father, Aaron Barfield who has been preparing for the Detroit Free Press International Half Marathon on Sunday October 15th, 2023. Candice Whitfield, retired running phenom, ardent mental health advocate, swagtastic mama bear and Aaron’s better half joins the show to offer her take on all things Ypsilanti, the family and of course Aaron’s obsession with running.
Aaron and Candice provide a look into their quaint life style as intimate partners, best friends, and most importantly, parents. Although having children together at such a young age presented them with a number of challenges both independently and as a team, they live life with no regrets and are thankful each day for the family and life that they have built with one another. From getting the boys to school on time, to spending QT with their extended families, to lampin with the homies, the two humbly admit they are livin' good.
Things get vulnerable when Aaron discusses his relationship with the sport and provides insight into how he checks himself before he wrecks himself. As someone with only a couple years of disciplined training under his belt, Aaron offers some insight that is wise beyond his years surrounding cultivating a healthy relationship with running. Challenge yourself, set big goals, and pursue said goals with tenacity; but don’t get too caught up in the destination and lose sight of the journey that is your day to day experience.
Bruh… is Aaron the master procrastinator?! Who is Benny da boy and why he keep interrupting us though? Ummm why does Candice want to die in Ypsi?? Birria ramen, say whaaa? Wait wait wait… what happened at NECTO?! RIP to Beezy’s! What exactly does Aaron mean when he says, ‘it’s in me not on me’?? Recipe remixes?! Who the hell is Ward and why should we ALL be taking a page out of this man’s book?! Just how strong is the power of placebo? Do Aaron & Candice have plans to rendezvous in the afterlife?!
This and so much more in this laid back, inspirational and hilarious episode of the PRP!
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Recorded Tuesday October 10th @ 12:00PM EST