In the pilot ultra episode of the PRP, Adam welcomes fellow running podcast host and running coach Denny Krahe who has been preparing for the Colt 45 Trail Run on November 20th, 2021. Denny tours listeners down the road of his career; from athletic trainer at Middle Tennessee State University jogging around college campuses while on away trips, to independent traveling physical therapist, to running podcast host, to full fledged running coach and mentor. Denny breaks down his slow and steady approach and discusses how to avoid playing the comparison game when growing your running community, whether it be in person or virtual. If you really want to build a community that can help foster long term growth and appreciation for the sport, staying true to what serves you and not measuring yourself up against others is absolutely vital.
Kate Morgan, doyenne mom of three and fellow runner joins the show as guest host and explains why the solitary nature of running is such an important wellness factor in her life. The self proclaimed "Running Angel on Denny's Shoulder" shares her keen strategy of how she patiently peer pressured Denny, one step at a time, into joining her at this race without him really knowing it. The three discuss goals for the race, and the PRP listenership gets its first taste into a more "ultra-based" mindset towards tackling races: go with the flow, play what the day deals you by ear and see what can unfold after settling in for the first few hours.
Although both Denny and Kate have an admiral amount of experience under their belt, this 45 mile attempt will be a career distance max for both of them. Will the two devise a plan to keep their feet dry as they trudge through a potential Florida swamp trail? Ummm, is having to watch out for alligators really a thing when ultra running in Florida?!? What is Denny's secret pre race dessert? What color bananas does Kate like to eat? What in tarnation is the Circumpolar Race Around the World?! What's the final verdict, is Kate the running angel or running devil on Denny's shoulder?! Answers to all of these juicy questions and more in this smooth sailing episode of the PRP.
Recorded November 16th @ 10:00AM EST