Finding Strong

Summary
Raul Cardenas, founder of QO Nutrition, joins the podcast to discuss his brand and its unique product. QO Nutrition offers a natural nutrition powder made from six simple whole food ingredients that are wood fire roasted. The product can be used as a meal additive, meal replacement, or for fueling before, during, and after training. Raul shares his inspiration for creating the product, which came from his time spent in the Copper Canyon running with the Tarahumaras. He discovered their use of pinole powder and saw the benefits it provided for endurance running. Raul emphasizes the importance of sourcing high-quality ingredients and ensuring the product is third-party tested. Despite the saturated nutrition marketplace, Raul is driven by the belief that his product is needed and can help people improve their performance and overall health. Raul Cardenas shares his journey of building a brand that promotes healthy living through nutrition. He emphasizes the importance of pursuing a business that you believe in and are passionate about. Raul discusses the challenges he faced in the early stages of his startup, including creating momentum and overcoming setbacks. The conversation also explores the benefits of a whole food plant-based diet and the role of nutrition in longevity and performance. Raul highlights the versatility of QO Nutrition's products, such as the Pinole cookies and electrolytes, and shares his vision for expanding the brand in the next three to five years. The episode concludes with advice on taking risks and pursuing one's goals.
Takeaways
QO Nutrition offers a natural nutrition powder made from six simple whole food ingredients that are wood fire roasted.
The product can be used as a meal additive, meal replacement, or for fueling before, during, and after training.
Raul was inspired to create the product after discovering the use of pinole powder by the Tarahumaras in the Copper Canyon.
QO Nutrition emphasizes sourcing high-quality ingredients and ensuring the product is third-party tested.
Despite the saturated nutrition marketplace, Raul believes his product is needed and can help people improve their performance and overall health. Pursue a business that you believe in and are passionate about.
Overcoming challenges and setbacks is part of the process of building a startup.
A whole food plant-based diet can contribute to longevity and improved health.
QO Nutrition offers versatile products, such as Pinole cookies and electrolytes, that can be used for fueling workouts and as healthy snacks.
Taking risks and making the leap are essential for pursuing your goals.
Keywords
QO Nutrition, natural nutrition powder, whole food ingredients, meal replacement, fueling, training, Copper Canyon, Tarahumaras, pinole powder, endurance running, high-quality ingredients, third-party tested, performance, health, QO Nutrition, healthy living, nutrition, startup challenges, whole food plant-based diet, longevity, performance, Pinole cookies, electrolytes, expansion, taking risks

Summary
Mark and Arthur discuss their recent experiences and the challenges they faced in staying consistent with their training and healthy habits. They emphasize the importance of prioritizing training and finding ways to fit it into their busy schedules, even during travel or unexpected events. They also discuss the trend of relying on shortcuts and quick fixes, such as weight loss drugs, and the potential pitfalls of not addressing the underlying habits and lifestyle choices. They express their concerns about the societal pressure to accept and embrace the 'dad bod' as a way to avoid personal accountability and the importance of striving for a healthy and balanced lifestyle. The conversation focuses on strategies for maintaining fitness and healthy habits while traveling. The main themes include automating decisions, limiting choices, being flexible, and prioritizing health. Arthur and Mark emphasize the importance of taking responsibility for one's health and making time for exercise, regardless of age or circumstances. They encourage listeners to share their own experiences and tips for staying fit while on the go.
Keywords
training, consistency, challenges, prioritization, travel, shortcuts, quick fixes, weight loss drugs, dad bod, personal accountability, healthy lifestyle, fitness, health, travel, decision-making, flexibility, prioritization

This informal conversation between Arthur and Mark revolves around the theme of taking ownership and accountability in various aspects of life, including fitness, career, and personal growth. The hosts discuss the importance of owning one's current situation and not dwelling on past achievements or future goals. They emphasize the need to enjoy the journey and make small, sustainable changes to achieve long-term success. The conversation also addresses common excuses, such as lack of time, and encourages listeners to prioritize their health and well-being. Overall, the hosts advocate for a growth mindset and extreme ownership in all areas of life. In this part of the conversation, Mark and Arthur discuss the importance of taking ownership of one's health and fitness goals. They address common excuses such as lack of time and money, and emphasize the need to make small changes over time. They also discuss the impact of unhealthy habits on long-term quality of life and the importance of finding motivation and inspiration to live a healthy lifestyle. They provide practical advice for making changes, including finding free resources and making small, sustainable changes in nutrition and exercise.
Keywords
ownership, accountability, fitness, career, personal growth, growth mindset, excuses, time management, ownership, health, fitness, excuses, time, money, small changes, motivation, inspiration, nutrition, exercise

Summary
In this conversation, Mark and Arthur discuss the importance of perseverance and discipline in training. They share personal experiences and strategies for staying motivated and pushing through challenging workouts. They emphasize the significance of focusing on the present moment and the short-term goals to achieve long-term success. The conversation highlights the mental and physical benefits of staying committed to the training process.
Takeaways
-Building discipline and resilience in training is crucial for long-term success.
-Visualizing and mentally preparing for challenging situations can help improve performance.
-Setting short-term goals and focusing on the present moment can enhance motivation and commitment.
-Training not only benefits physical fitness but also contributes to mental well-being and personal growth.
Keywords
perseverance, discipline, motivation, training, mental toughness, short-term goals, long-term success

Run Strong Athlete Tyler Kelley joins host Mark Bottenhorn on the Finding Strong Podcast. Tyler landed on the podium of his debut 100 mile race and now has his eyes set on a bigger prize - The Viper 200M race. Mark and Tyler talk through his journey, how he overcame past struggles, and how the tools he developed during those struggles have helped him in his journey.

Tyler's Three Pillars for success are:

• Discipline
• Consistency
• Endurance

Other topics include sobriety, parenthood, race planning and confidence.

You can find Tyler on instagram: @TK_Running11

You can find Mark @Bottenhornrunning