Running and Fitness With Raj - # 52 – Michael Crawley, 2:20 Marathoner and author on Ethiopian running, shares his experience training with Ethiopian runners and his book “Out of Thin Air”

# 52 – Michael Crawley, 2:20 Marathoner and author on Ethiopian running, shares his experience training with Ethiopian runners and his book “Out of Thin Air”

05/09/21 • 35 min

Episode Summary
Michael Crawley, 2:20 Marathoner and author on Ethiopian running, shares his experience training with Ethiopian runners and his book “Out of Thin Air”

Show Notes
01:00 – Michael introduces himself
03:35 – Link between interest in anthropology and running
04:45 – Initial challenges faced in Ethiopia
08:10 – Initial interactions with Ethiopian runners
09:45 – Underlying philosophy of Ethiopian running
13:00 – Challenges with gear for Ethiopian runners
16:20 – Michael’s typical training week in Ethiopia
20:00 – Mental approach of Ethiopian runners
23:30 – Recovery and fueling
25:55 – Running safety while in Ethiopia
27:40 – Carrying forward lessons from Ethiopia
30:35 – Michael discusses his book
32:25 – Recommendations on resources

Michael Crawley’s Book: Out of Thin Air - Amazon LinkFollow/Contact Michael
Instagram: @mikecrawl
Twitter: @mphcrawley
Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/20345109?hl=en-GB

Recommendations on resources
Running with the Buffaloes by Chris Lear (Amazon Link)
Adharanand Finn’s books (Amazon Link)
Marathon Talk Podcast: https://marathontalk.com/
YouTube channel on Ethiopian running: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClyRm5qXJVY5PY6dv-qUj9g
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Episode Summary
Michael Crawley, 2:20 Marathoner and author on Ethiopian running, shares his experience training with Ethiopian runners and his book “Out of Thin Air”

Michael Crawley’s Book: Out of Thin Air - Amazon LinkFollow/Contact Michael
Instagram: @mikecrawl
Twitter: @mphcrawley
Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/20345109?hl=en-GB

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# 51 – Kashyap Mody, 5-time “Comrades” finisher, discusses the race, its greatness, training and special moments

Kashyap Mody, 5-time “Comrades” finisher, discusses the race, its greatness, training and special moments

Show Notes
01:10 – Kashyap introduces himself
04:35 – Comrades race details
11:15 – Training for Comrades
16:15 – Importance of fueling
21:15 – Highlights of the race
26:25 – Planning for race contingency
30:35 – Mentally preparing for Comrades
36:25 – Differences between “Up” and “Down” Comrades
39:55 – Favorite moments
45:45 – Future plans
48:20 – Recommendations on resources

Follow/Contact Kashyap
Instagram: @kashyap.mody
Twitter: @KashyapMody
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kashyap.mody

Recommendations on resources
Faster than Lightning by Usain Bolt (Amazon Link)
Dare to Run by Amit Sheth (Amazon Link)
Born to Run by Christopher McDougall (Amazon Link)

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# 53 – Deena Kastor, fastest American Women’s Marathoner and author of “Let Your Mind Run” on her running and life philosophy, career and book

Episode Summary
Deena Kastor, fastest American Women’s Marathoner and author of “Let Your Mind Run” on her running and life philosophy, career and book
Show Notes
02:00 – Deena gets into running at age 11
04:05 – Let your Mind Run book – what can you expect
06:30 – Coach Vigil and “good attitude”
09:20 – Deena’s “misunderstanding” with running till turning professional
11:20 – “Winning” and “Losing”
14:50 – Letting go of mental expectations
16:30 – Talent is not everything
19:10 – Addressing negative thoughts with positive thoughts
23:30 – Transformation of US distance running from 2000 and medal at Athens Olympics
28:20 – Breaking the American Women’s marathon record in 2006 at London
30:55 – Injury at Beijing Olympics in 2008 and return
35:30 – Setting the American Women’s Marathon masters record in 2015 at Chicago
40:50 – Is the marathon pushing out shorter distances like 5K
43:35 – Views on ‘faster’ shoes
48:00 – Breaking-2 hour barrier in the marathon
49:45 – Plans for 2021 and beyond
51:20 – Recommendations on resources

Follow Deena
Deena Kastor’s Book: Let Your Mind Run - Amazon Link
Website: deenakastor.com
Cultivating Optimism with Deena (on Airbnb): Cultivating Optimism with Deena
Instagram: @deena8050
Twitter: @DeenaKastor

Recommendations on resources
Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkin - Amazon Link
The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor - Amazon Link

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