Podcast appearances and mentions of Bob Larsen

KGMI's Adam Smith talks to Bob Larsen about the 2025 Deming Logging Show.

Questions Covered: 01:50 – Mr. Akin ….I had my future told to me after I had a staring contest with a guy who had the ability to view my future life like watching a video in fast forward….pausing when he saw things he thought important….this is how he explained it to me…He was able to see all the way to my last day….something he said he hadn’t been able to do with others…. not only could he see my life through my eyes …but could also see what was going on all around me….. I met him at work …. Mr. Akin have you ever heard of this type of ability before…..can you help me understand what happened and why please…. 12:47 – What if the priest doing Mass is really old and suddenly dies during the service? How's that handled? 15:50 – Which Church Sui Iuris would extraterrestrial join if they accepted the Faith? 16:56 – Has Protestant exorcism ever been validated??? Is Protestant exorcism only the goofy stuff like Bob Larsen and Benny Hinn yelling and throwing invisible spiritual inner chi fireballs at their subjects? Or does it have any credulity like the most severe case I've seen with the Warren family helping MAURICE “Frenchy” THERIAULT on camera footage? 21:58 – Did Jesus have a body before he was born as a man? 24:54 – How does Odo not turn into a pile of goo when he uses a transporter? 32:52 – Most people get half of their DNA from their mother and half from their father. I assume Jesus got at least half of his DNA from Mary, but what about the other half? Was he 100% Mary? Did God just “invent” 50%? Do you think God made him resemble St. Joseph? 35:24 – Could someone be a Catholic atheist? 39:36 – If we discovered the Creature from the Black Lagoon, would it be permissible to eat it on Lent? 45:07 – If a ship of volunteers is collected to go to Mars, should the Church insist on sending a Bishop? 50:05 – I work with a non-Christian lady who used to be a Hindu and claims to believe in the Christian God. She was not a very nice person from what I saw how she treated other people. One day, she told me a story that when she went to a Church to pray because she was having a problem at that time, she saw blood on her palm. The light in the Catholic church was dim so she looked at the palm intensely and didn’t know what it was. After few seconds the blood disappeared. She got spooked and thought that was a spooky Church so she went to the Anglican Church nearby. Before she told me the story, I was listening to the life of St Padre Pio who had stigmata. My question is does stigmata happen to anybody? …

KGMI's Dianna Hawryluk talks to Bob Larsen about his year's Deming Logging Show.

Bob joined New York Life in 1965 and in 1967 was promoted to its sales management team. In 1969, Bob was honored nationally for building the number one leading sales team in new agent production. Bob was promoted to the position of General Manager of New York Life's Orange County office in 1970 and in 1975 was again honored for leading all New York Life offices in production and profitability nationwide; Bob received the Chairman's Trophy for his accomplishment. Bob's success has been and continues to be largely due to his ability to acquire talent on his team, and to his close ties to the professional community. Daryl joined Settlement Masters in 2012 as the Director of Operations in charge of the company's analytic planning and professional team communication. Prior to joining us, Daryl invested nearly thirty years in the banking and insurance industries, where his positions varied from analytic planning to industry communications.

Spray Drift Damage and Inflation Reduction Act Tax Changes Help Collect Accurate Local Weather Data BCI's Ask the Experts Discuss Feeding Rumensin to Gestating and Lactating Cows   00:01:00 – Spray Drift Damage and Inflation Reduction Act Tax Changes: K-State and Washburn University School of Law professor, Roger McEowen, joins us for this week's ag law update where he shares a case related to large scale dicamba spray drift damage on a Missouri peach farm and corporate minimum tax changes in the recent Inflation Reduction Act Roger's Blog 00:12:00 – Help Collect Accurate Local Weather Data: K-State assistant state climatologist, Matt Sittel, discusses the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS) and what listeners can do to take part in the program CoCoRaHS Website 00:23:00 – Beef Cattle Institute's Ask the Experts: BCI's Ask the Experts Brad White, Phillip Lancaster, and Bob Larsen answer a question on feeding Rumensin to gestating and lactating cows BCI Cattle Chat Podcast To have your beef cattle questions answered by the BCI Ask the Experts team - send them an email at bci@ksu.edu Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Samantha Bennett and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

FSA Update on Acreage Reporting and CRP KCARE Water Conservation Efforts Beef Cattle Institute's Ask the Experts 00:01:00 – FSA Update on Acreage Reporting and CRP: Dennis McKinney, state executive director for the Kansas Farm Service Agency, provides listeners the latest Farm Service Agency update with information regarding deadlines for acreage reporting, CRP application processing, and upcoming county nominations 00:12:00 – KCARE Water Conservation Efforts: Newly named director of KCARE and associate director for agriculture and Extension in the K-State College of Agriculture, Susan Metzger, joins us to discuss her new roles for the university and the important water conservation done by the KCARE water conservation team 00:23:00 – Beef Cattle Institute's Ask the Experts: Brad White, Bob Larsen, and Phillip Lancaster answer how to get the best quality hay for your cattle Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Samantha Bennett and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Legendary Coach speaks with the runners of Malone University at Shady Rest Park in Mammoth Lakes California where Team USA trained two of the best marathoners in the country's history.

On today's episode we unpack the controversial subject of exorcisms and the deliverance ministry. Can a Christian be in need of an exorcism? Some people think so, others not so much. Can exorcisms occur in our day like they did in the time of Jesus?  With plenty of audio clips from well known exorcists such as Bob Larsen, Derek Prince, Father Gabriele Amorth, and more, we cover demonology from different perspectives, as well as Kenneth's own experience of having attended a public exorcism attended by more than 500 people.  Whether you are Roman Catholic, Baptist, Charismatic, Presbyterian, Anglican, non-Denominational, or agnostic, this episode lays everything bare when it comes to the demonic and supernatural. 

 Tales of Victims & VictorsDr. Jim and Dr. Bob discuss the forgotten victims and victors in the labor force.  These tales of real workers offer insight into the human response to serious tragedy and challenge. See what can be learned, whether you are a clinician or someone otherwise interested in human behavior, from this preeminent psychiatrist who considers himself to be a “working person's shrink.” In this podcast, Dr. Bob also dazzles us with his blues harp and plays his redemption songs.Dr. Bob Larsen is a working-class kid who grew up to become a ‘working man's shrink'. He has more degrees than a thermometer. Forsaking a career in molecular and cellular biology, Dr. Bob opted to attend medical school at Northwestern University where he was smitten by the field of psychiatry, never having taken a course in psychology. He then bypassed his alma mater in Colorado to complete a residency at UCSF, a Robert Wood Johnson fellowship at Stanford/UCSF, and an MPH at Cal. His expertise in the fields of occupational & forensic psychiatry have been taught in his role as a Clinical Professor at UCSF School of Medicine (volunteer faculty, 1984-2017).Dr. Bob served on the Industrial Medical Council for its entire thirteen-year existence. He has done yeoman's work for impaired physicians, seriously injured workers, and all who confront stodgy bureaucrats in our health care system. He's a member of the American College of Psychiatrists and the Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry. Not a blind advocate, yet hopefully a man of the people.To contact Dr. Bob Larsen click hereTo learn more about Dr. Jim Bramson click hereTo connect with Rafael Cortina click hereWCMI networking group A networking group for mindfulness-focused clinicians dedicated to learning together & collaborating for more information click here

Bryan Green is on the podcast he brings an incredible amount of hard earned knowledge that all runners can benefit from. His new book, Make the Leap, is absolutely tremendous and is a must read for runners who know they can improve and are looking to tap into their potential. In this episode Bryan and I dive into his book and have an engaging conversation about several of the primary topics in his work. We end the show with an enlightening conversation about Japanese running culture (Bryan lives in Japan) and how it is one of the top running countries in the world - a fact that may surprise many U.S. running fans. Praise for Bryan Green and Make the Leap: "Make the Leap will transform how you think about your training, which in turn will transform your entire running experience. If you feel you have untapped potential, read this book." - Matt Fitzgerald, Author of 80/20 Running and Chasing the Dream "If Make the Leap had been available I would have strongly encouraged the athletes I've coached over the years to read it at the start of each season. Furthermore I would have suggested that they review the book whenever they ran into mental or physical blocks." - Bob Larsen, 4x NCAA Coach of the Year, UCLA, Retired; 2004 US Olympic Distance Coach You save 20% on the Make the Leap book and workbook by using code RAMBLING at https://maketheleapbook.com/discount/RAMBLING. Also, if you are a coach, there are teams bundles available. Sponsors: Previnex is a supplement brand that I trust, use, and have greatly benefited from. They source the highest quality ingredients in the most clinically effective and beneficial forms. Previnex manufactures to the highest standards possible, testing every ingredient, every step of production and every finished product. I've used their Joint Health Plus for over and year and I'm sold on this amazing supplement. Visit www.previnex.com and use coupon code Runner15 to save 15% on your first order. Follow Matt: Instagram - @rambling_runner Twitter - @rambling_runner Rambling Runner Podcast Community Corner private Facebook group - www.facebook.com/groups/125544686229661 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode SummaryMatthew Futterman, avid marathoner, journalist and author of “Running to the Edge” on his love for running, book and state of running currentlyShow Notes02:30 – Matt introduces himself 08:25 – “Running to the Edge” book and Bob Larsen11:10 – Transformation of American distance running from year 200013:55 – Lessons from Bob Larsen and his athletes20:00 – Decline and revival of American distance running – 1980s to now26:00 – Current success of American Women’s running32:45 – Is the marathon pushing out shorter distances like 5K?38:50 – Views on track runners switching to marathon earlier in their career41:05 – Super fast shoes44:30 – ‘Breaking-2’ hour barrier in the marathon46:15 – Recommendations on resourcesMatthew Futterman’s BooksRunning to the Edge – Amazon LinkPlayers: How Sports Became a Business - Amazon LinkFollow MattTwitter: @MattFuttermanRecommendations on resourcesEd Caesar’s Book: Two Hours: The Quest to Run the Impossible Marathon - Amazon LinkFrank Shorter’s Book: My Marathon: Reflections on a Gold Medal Life - Amazon LinkWebsite: https://www.letsrun.com/Morning Shakeout Podcast - https://themorningshakeout.com/Contact Details for Running and Fitness with RajWebsite: runfitraj.comJoin WhatsApp Group:https://chat.whatsapp.com/KUa5ddQDDlf22imAFJNcqhemail:runningandfitnesswithraj@gmail.comFacebook Group:Running and Fitness with RajInstagram:Instagram @runningandfitnesswithrajTwitter @RunningRaj Listen and SubscribeThank you for listening and supporting "Running and Fitness with Raj". If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, spread the word and rate & review on iTunes or wherever you are listening to your podcast. AppleSpotifyJioSaavnGoogle PodcastsStitcherCastboxTuneInPodcast AddictPodchaser

Connected to… By Guest preacher Bob Larsen What or who am I connected to?  We are a connected generation, thanks to digital media. We are compelled to check our phones when they beep or vibrate.  We want to stay connected. Jesus uses the vine and branches to describe the closeness of the connection He desires with us. Does this connection with Jesus bear fruit that connects others to Jesus?  Who am I connected to? 

“Replenishing, stretching, icing, therapy, sleeping, and the mind frame are important. So for me, you know, even when you’re sleeping you’re training. I really believe it was a 24/7 job.” - Meb Keflezighi Today's guest is Meb Keflezighi, arguably the greatest marathoner in US history.Meb has been someone I've looked up to for more nearly 30 years! In many ways, I've been chasing Meb ever since I became a runner. My co-host, Bryan, and I got to catch up with Meb and dive into what makes him, well, Meb! Consistency, preparation and intention are words that can easily define Meb and how he approached his craft as a runner everyday. But it was how he framed these elements that led to sustained excellence for twenty years. This is what we explore in our episode with Meb today.Show Notes(7:11) Where are you right now?(8:58) What are the qualities that stand out in Meb, according to Bryan, Jon, and Meb(12:16) Approaching races with a boldness… “I'm not super comfortable for the last lap, so I got to make it count beforehand.”(14:25) Being a “chasee” and later becoming the “chased”... early college experiences that shaped Meb’s mindset…(16:46) Developing patience, “...it is one goal at a time, one event at a time.”(18:51) Thoughts on risk versus reward…(20:47) What went into building a sustainable career?(23:53) Jon’s recounting of watching the Athens Olympic Marathon and Meb’s thoughts during the event…(27:30) “No athlete in history has probably done more drills than Meb.” —Coach Bob Larsen(29:35) “I'm going to plug your book here, Make the Leap. You have to be able to think better, train better, and all that comes to be run faster.”(31:41) Sharing about a devastating injury in 2008 and a new perspective…(38:52) Lessons learned while coming back from an injury…(41:30) “You know, it’s mind-boggling what the body can do when it’s in the right mind frame.” Meb and Jon reflect on past injuries and healing.(45:00) “...failure is just another building block towards a larger success in the future.”—Bryan - Meb shares habits that contribute to success.(48:23) Meb’s relationship with UCAN… “The best thing you could do is get the right nutrition to help you accomplish whatever your goal is. And I think UCAN has done that for me.”(52:09) Meb Foundation, being an intentional Dad, writing, and continuing to enjoy running…If you enjoyed this episode, check out our interview with Meb's brother Merhawi Keflezighi or his long-time rival, 5-time Olympian Abdi Abdirahman.ReferencesFueling the Pursuit, presented by UCAN - UCAN.co/podcastGo Be More Podcast with Meb's coach Bob Larsen - Part 1 | Part 2Run to Overcome - AmazonMeb for Mortals - Amazon26 Marathons - AmazonMake the Leap - maketheleapbook.comGuestMeb Keflezighi - Website | Instagram | TwitterHosts:Bryan Green - bryan@gobemore.co, maketheleapbook.comJon Rankin - @chasejonrankin, Go Be MoreLinks:Go Be More Podcast - Episodes | Instagram | FacebookGo Be More websiteGo Be More YouTube ChannelProduction and EditingCreatives Collective Marketing

This week, we reviewed our book of the quarter, "Running to the Edge" by Matthew Futterman. "Running to the Edge" is the story of Bob Larsen, who coached a ragtag group of runners to a U.S. cross-country championship in the 1970s, coached the UCLA track and cross-country teams through the 1980s and 1990s, and coached Meb Keflezighi for Meb's entire career. Despite our appreciation for Larsen and our enjoying Futterman's storytelling, we had mixed feelings about the book.

“Replenishing, the stretching, icing, therapy, sleeping, and the mind frame are important. So for me, you know, even when you're sleeping you're training. I really believe it was a 24/7 job.” - Meb Keflezighi Today's guest is Meb Keflezighi, arguably the greatest marathoner in US history.Meb has been someone I've looked up to for more nearly 30 years! In many ways, I've been chasing Meb ever since I became a runner. My co-host, Bryan, and I got to catch up with Meb and dive into what makes him, well, Meb! Consistency, preparation and intention are words that can easily define Meb and how he approached his craft as a runner everyday. But it was how he framed these elements that led to sustained excellence for twenty years. This is what we explore in our episode with Meb today.Show Notes(4:26) Where are you right now?(6:13) What are the qualities that stand out in Meb, according to Bryan, Jon, and Meb(9:31) Approaching races with a boldness… “I'm not super comfortable for the last lap, so I got to make it count beforehand.”(11:41) Being a “chasee” and later becoming the “chased”... early college experiences that shaped Meb's mindset…(14:01) Developing patience, “...it is one goal at a time, one event at a time.”(16:06) Thoughts on risk versus reward…(18:02) What went into building a sustainable career?(21:08) Jon's recounting of watching the Athens Olympic Marathon and Meb's thoughts during the event…(24:43) “No athlete in history has probably done more drills than Meb.” —Coach Bob Larsen(26:50) “I'm going to plug your book here, Make the Leap. You have to be able to think better, train better, and all that comes to be run faster.”(28:56) Sharing about a devastating injury in 2008 and a new perspective…(36:07) Lessons learned while coming back from an injury…(38:43) “You know, it's mind-boggling what the body can do when it's in the right mind frame.” Meb and Jon reflect on past injuries and healing.(42:18) “...failure is just another building block towards a larger success in the future.”—Bryan - Meb shares habits that contribute to success.(45:38) Meb's relationship with UCAN… “The best thing you could do is get the right nutrition to help you accomplish whatever your goal is. And I think UCAN has done that for me.”(49:24) Meb Foundation, being an intentional Dad, writing, and continuing to enjoy running…ReferencesGo Be More Podcast with Meb's coach Bob Larsen - Part 1 | Part 2Run to Overcome - AmazonMeb for Mortals - Amazon26 Marathons - AmazonGuestMeb Keflezighi - Website | Instagram | TwitterMeb's fav UCAN product: Cocoa Energy + Protein TubHosts:Jon Rankin - gobemore.co | @chasejonrankinBryan Green - maketheleapbook.com | @maketheleapbookPresented By:UCAN - ucan.co | @genucanYour Personal Best Awaits

“A leap... is something that you can build systematically into your improvement cycle and your expectations.”—Bryan GreenIn a results-focused world, we can sometimes lose sight of the powerful processes that impact our goals, and shape who we become along the way.If you’ve ever wanted to get better at, well, anything...you’ll love this conversation about Bryan’s recently published book, Make the Leap: Think Better, Train Better, Run FasterFrom feedback loops to the concepts of engagement, hidden training programs, and everything in-between, Bryan and Jon go into several of the strategies that, when applied, can improve the journey of anyone striving to Go Be More.(2:08) Finding value and feeling the impact of social media efforts…(7:34) Achieving a milestone and the meaning of “Make the Leap”…(10:29) Jon’s personal leap…(14:46) “...it all starts in our heads.” The truths behind the subtitle “Think Better, Train Better, Run Faster”(17:14) How a Learning Theory class changed an approach to running…(20:26) What was the motivation behind writing a book? And what was the experience like?(24:40) Making the shift from finishing the book to selling the book… and where was the actual starting line? (A peek into one of Bryan’s leaps.)(29:00) Feedback loops, leap cycles, optimal training principles, and many other aspects to thinking more productively…(34:37) Why feedback loops generate leaps…(37:22) Applying quality, recovery, and consistency to feedback loops—Jon’s experience.(43:32) The leaps may be similar but the details are different.(44:20) What’s a leap cycle?(46:36) “But I don't think that this is necessarily applicable solely to running, even though it's extremely helpful for anybody that's trying to improve as a runner.”(48:46) The impact of feedback loops on social media…(50:36) Comparing next steps and North Star goals…(53:58) Action steps to getting the most from the book…If you liked this episode, check out our conversations with UCLA coach Bob Larsen and runner/author Matt Fitzgerald.Recorded January 22, 2021.References:Buy the Book! - maketheleapbook.comThe Three Most Important Words for Understanding Feedback Loops - Make the Leap BlogScott Abbott interview - GBM PodcastHosts:Bryan Green - @maketheleapbook, bryan@gobemore.coJon Rankin - @chasejonrankin, Go Be MoreLinks:Go Be More websiteGo Be More YouTube ChannelProduction and EditingCreatives Collective Marketing

Goodbye 2020 and hello 2021. The LRC crew looks back at the track and field and running world in 2020 and ends the year with an audio tribute at 73:47 to Rafer Johnson from Angel Martinez, Meb Keflezighi, and Bob Larsen. Rafer Johnson LA Times obituary If you're interested in donating to causes Rafer Johnson supports: The Special Olympics Southern California Rafer Johnson Tribute Fund c/o 1600 Forbes Way #200 Long Beach, Ca 90810 www.sosc.org/rafer or by phone to Victoria Tracey at (562) 502-1115 The UCLA Athletics Rafer Johnson Endowment Fund c/o UCLA Athletic Development Office - P.O. Box 24044 Los Angeles, CA 90024 - (310) 206-3302 Checks payable to "UCLA Foundation” with a reference to the memory of Rafer Johnson The Play Equity Foundation's Rafer Johnson Impact Fund dedicated to providing support to organizations serving adaptive athletes and those with intellectual disabilities. Donations can be made via: https://playequityfund.org/donate-raferjohnson/ Rafer Johnson LA Times obituary Show notes. LRC Supporters Club Members get exclusive content, special discounts, timestamps below and right now a free tshirt. Join the LRC Supporters Club for only $75. Click here for more info. xx:xx Supporters Club only audio on why Jon should have been suspended xx:xx Breaking news: A pro who can run 2:07 pace for the marathon may run for LetsRun.com / 2021 Wishes xx:xx 2020 Year in Review Quiz xx:xx Martin Hehir vs Frank Shorter xx:xx Articles of Year xx:xx Jakob Ingebrigtsen a no talent hack xx:xx Ryan Hill leave Bowerman Track Club xx:xx Brenda Martinez cleared xx:xx Runners of Year xx:xx Did LRC snub Aliphine Tuliamuk? 73:47 Rafer Johnson Tribute. LA Times Obituary here Just want a LetsRun.com shirt? Click here Support LetsRun.com's Track Talk by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/letsrun Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/2a62eafa-248c-4e20-98d4-e0bd4155592d

Want to help us grow the show? Leave us a Rating and Review!“I think it's going to free us from the shackles of some of the things we've done in the past. As long as we can kind of weather the storm. I think ultimately it's going to be good.”—Scott AbbottNow, as the executive director of the Sacramento Running Association, Scott can look back with clarity on the powerful impact his running experiences have had on him. As he and the guys reminisce about their collegiate running days, Scott also shares the powerful differences between the three “I” words—inspiration, influence, and impact.(5:01) The importance of hard work and a good education… growing up in the Abbott household.(9:49) Competitiveness and the “escape” that sports provided…(11:42) How a disappointment in soccer and the promise of a trip to Disneyland opened the door to running…(15:59) Working towards the top 10…(19:24) “I'm pretty good at this. And this is something that could be a part of my life now moving forward.” Scott recounts the season when running became more than a trip to Disneyland.(22:36) “You just break something down into, showing up every day, working hard, doing the task in front of you, bank it, and move on to the next. And that being the pathway to success.”(24:45) Arriving at the decision to go to UCLA…(26:13) Bikinis, an unusual start to practice, and brilliant recruiting methods…(29:39) Bryan’s great Bob Larsen story…(33:29) Realizing after the fact, how thoughtful Bob’s coaching was…Bryan’s experience(34:43) Chasing the shadow of Bob Larsen… Jon’s experience(37:15) Bob Larsen sees you as an individual… Scott’s experience(39:35) “He had a greater perspective on life than I think most people do in terms of like, what's really important.” Jon reflects on one of the greatest long-distance running coaches.(40:59) What’s missing in the world of coaching…(44:01) Wired for coaching…(46:21) Making a tough decision to go away from coaching but toward a life of balance…(49:58) Facilitating running through the Sacramento Running Association…(52:06) Planning events in the age of Covid and being creative…(56:24) “We don't really have a lot of control over what's going to happen with the pandemic. But what we can do is have a mentality to try to come out of it stronger with new skills, with some new ability, and with some new opportunities.”(58:17) Getting off the hamster wheel…(1:00:32) What does Go Be More mean to you?If you liked this episode, check out our interviews with coaches Bob Larsen Part 1 / Part 2 and Tracy Sundlun.Recorded November 11, 2020.References:Sacramento Running Association - homepageGuest:Scott Abbott - InstagramHosts:Bryan Green - @sendaibry, bryan@gobemore.coJon Rankin - @chasejonrankin, Go Be MoreLinks:Go Be More websiteGo Be More YouTube ChannelAnd, you can now get these show notes sent directly to your email. Sign up here!Production and EditingCreatives Collective Marketing

Want to help us grow the show? Leave us a Rating and Review!“I wish I could be Bart Yasso, even if it was just for a day. ... I wish I could be Bart Yasso but I don't want to do all that running crap that he does.”—Young Autistic Friend of BartIt seems that no one on the planet has made more friends at the finish line than Bart Yasso. He has always been drawn to connecting with other runners and digging past the superficial, to hear the REAL stories.Here he chats with Jon and Bryan about the powerful value of a connected running community, his Runner’s World feats, his fight with Lyme Disease, and how he still strives to Go Be More.(3:50) Bart shares about his childhood and how running one mile changed everything.(6:16) George challenges Bart to a 10K race.(8:46) “Till you get into the running community and get immersed in it, you don't know how powerful it is. But it's a force.” Bart shares about his first experiences with running clubs.(10:25) Running idols?(12:12) Willie Mtolo, accomplishing amazing things despite the difficult training circumstances of apartheid. (15:09) Running can create opportunities that wouldn’t otherwise exist.(16:23) The fantastic work-ethic of Meb…(20:24) “If this sport of running can suppress something as evil as apartheid, even just for 12 hours, that's the sport I want to do for the rest of my life.”(21:34) The personal and powerful effects that running can have…(24:44) “Oh my gosh, like, this is the thing that's going to get me to where I want to be in life.”(26:54) What really mattered when Bart retired.(27:44) Running with the Amish and a special letter from an autistic boy…(32:37) “But I guarantee you so many runners inspire people like this, and they never know it.” Bart shares other stories.(34:23) The start of his dream opportunity with Runner’s World…(39:49) Bart’s Mom…(42:03) Running marathons and doing all the things to eventually focusing on the running festivities.(44:56) The story of Ted and George running around Manhattan…(47:47) Running through the Dignitary Gates, being chased by rhinos, the Kilimanjaro marathon, and other incredible runs…(52:28) “...they're so small, as the size of a grain of pepper, you don't even know they're there.” Bart shares his experiences with Lyme Disease.(58:25) Everyone has a personal battle…(1:04:22) What is Bart’s focus now?(1:09:04) What does Go Be More mean to Bart?If you liked this episode, check out our interviews with Mr. Marathon Tracy Sundlun or Shoe4Africa's Toby Tanser.And, you can now get these show notes sent directly to your email. Sign up here!Recorded September 16, 2020.References:Bart's Website - BartYasso.comYasso 800s - RunnersWorldMy Life on the Run by Bart Yasso - AmazonRunner's World Race Everything by Bart Yasso - AmazonGuest:Bart Yasso - @bartyassoHosts:Bryan Green - @sendaibry, Go Be More BlogJon Rankin - @chasejonrankin, Go Be MoreProduction and EditingCreatives Collective MarketingLinks:Go Be More websiteGo Be More YouTube ChannelFeedback

Want to help us grow the show? Leave us a Rating and Review!We talk with Tracy about his amazing career as a coach, event planner, and governor of the sport of track and distance running.His Coaching Career- How he got his start in coaching at age 12 - Why not being talented at track and field actually made him a better coach- What makes rivalries so special, why the UCLA/USC dual meet was the best in the world, and how he actually won a car in his first one!- Tracy’s theory for why the dual meet lost some of its luster in the late 80s and early 90s, and a discussion of whether the dual meet is the ideal format for determining the national champion- His transition from USC to Colorado, his experience coaching the great Mary Decker, and what he thinks set her apart from other runners- His friendship with Wilt Chamberlain and Wilt’s dedication to promoting women’s athletics, Wilt’s Wonder Women, his helping to get the Rock ’n Roll Marathon started, and Jon’s experience meeting him as a kid- How he got started coaching the Warren Street Social Athletic Club and some of his memories from that time, including the fight to allow his athletes to receive prize money, which was barred at the time by the AAU- How he knew it was time to transition out of coaching when he was no longer obsessed with thinking about the workoutsHis Transition to Governance and Event Planning - You can’t put on a competition, it has to be an event. You need to make it larger than life.- How he got involved in the AAU in order to stop them from punishing runners and how he stumbled into becoming the Men’s Chairman after losing the election to be the Women’s Chairman, and how that gave him the power to run meets the way he wanted- His incredible first meet at the Armory in New York City, where he fired all the officials- What led him to create the National Scholastic Indoor Track and Field Championships, and all the hoops they had to jump through- What drives Tracy to put in the work to create these new opportunities and change the sport for the better- The importance of focusing on making an event special and doing it with people who are passionate about it- The events he’s working on now, including a women’s running movement in Saudi Arabia, the Kigali International Peace March in Rwanda, and how to craft a space in track and field for transgender athletes that maintains fairness for all athletes- And why the words Go Be More mean never stopping trying to be great and to never stop trying to do more for peopleIf you liked this episode, check out our interviews with legendary coach Bob Larsen and author/marathoner Tony Reed.And, you can now get these show notes sent directly to your email. Sign up here!Recorded August 19, 2020.References:Tracy's Amazing Resume - National ScholasticWilt's Wonder Women Track Club (with some amazing photos of Tracy and his hair) - CompletePTWarren Street Social and Athletic Club - FacebookRock 'n Roll Marathon - RunRocknRoll.comGuest:Tracy SundlunHosts:Bryan Green - @sendaibry, Go Be More BlogJon Rankin - @chasejonrankin, Go Be MoreLinks:Go Be More websiteGo Be More YouTube ChannelFeedbackSubscribe on your favorite player:Simplecast

Craig Dellimore discusses how DuPage County is working to recover from the COVID-19 outbreak and chart a path towards real recovery. He talks with DuPage County Board member Bob Larsen who chairs the board’s finance committee, Karen Ayala, the DuPage County Health Director and Greg Bedalov, President of Choose DuPage.​ See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

We discuss what's going on at Go Be More HQ, and then how and why to use backcasting, including:Our Updates- How we feel today about one year after deciding to start Go Be More together- Why the podcast was important for us to build around- The growth of the Just One Challenge and the feedback we are getting from everyone doing itBackcasting- What backcasting is, and how it can be juxtaposed with forecasting- The two benefits: identifying your main obstacles and determining if there is a realistic path to achieving your goal- Jon's approach to imagining he already was the person he intended to be and how that guided his lifestyle decisions- The importance of aligning your goals with the lifestyle required to achieve them- How you can use backcasting to identify the high level obstacles and start your planning process and the day-to-day behaviors you will need to do to be successful- Why it works for any type of goal, from being the Olympic champion to writing a book, to improving your relationship with a loved one- How backcasting and planning can empower you and feed your strength and motivation by increasing your confidence in what you are doing- An exercise to sit down and think of where you want to be in the future and identify the five biggest obstacles that will keep you from getting there- And why if you can sit down and think of just one new potential obstacle and make a plan to overcome it, you've just improved your chances at being successfulIf you liked this episode, you may also like our episode on Sustaining Your Momentum and our interview with legendary coach Bob Larsen.Recorded July 29, 2020.ReferencesThinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts by Annie Duke - AmazonBe Who You Want To Be Now (Jon's Speech at Keller Williams) - YouTubePlans are Worthless but Planning is Everything - Go Be More BlogHosts:Bryan Green, @sendaibry, Go Be More BlogJon Rankin, @chasejonrankin, Go Be MoreLinks:Go Be More websiteGo Be More YouTube ChannelFeedbackSubscribe on your favorite player:Simplecast

We talk with Abdi about his amazing career, and how he's remained one of the best runners in the US for over 20 years:Beginnings- His family's journey from Somalia to Tucson, Arizona and why they ended up there- His father's education and career as an engineer and his mom's background working for the President of Somalia- The diverse experiences and career paths he and his siblings have taken, and why his younger brother gave up running despite having some obvious ability- Why Abdi loves running and believes in the saying, "Find something you love to do in life and you'll never work a day in your life"- The amazing story of how Abdi got discovered at Pima Community College, the all-comers track meet that inspired him to try running, and his amazing first practice- The full ride scholarship University of Arizona coach Dave Murray gave him despite his lack of times to justify it- His favorite memory from his two years at U of A, winning the 5k and 10k at the PAC-10 championships over Meb and the Hauser brothersHis Philosophy- How Abdi has been able to sustain his love of running over such a long and successful career, and his emphasis on always remaining a gracious winner or loser- Abdi's ability to always maintain perspective on his running, and how he always gave himself time to fix the problems and didn't let one race--or one year--define him or his enjoyment- The people who support you on your path to success that nobody pays attention to- How far a little "good job" can go in running- Why he believes we all have a right to have hopeHis Pro Career- How he qualified for the World Championships in 1999 but couldn't go because of a passport issue- His experience at the Sydney Olympics and why he felt it was one of the best Olympics ever- How he got caught up in the battle between Haile Gebrselassie and Paul Tergat and could have finished even higher in Sydney- How he used his email address as a constant reminder of his goal to make the Athens Olympics in 2004- His first indication that the coronavirus might disrupt the elite racing schedule and the Olympics- His book project and his appreciation for the recreational runners who make up the backbone of the sport- And we discuss why so many great runners seem to come from the same villages, including Abdi, Mo Farah, Mo Ahmed, Hassan Mead, and Bashir Abdi and others all coming from Hargeisa in Somalia.If you liked this episode, check out our interviews with Bob Larsen and Merhawi Keflezighi (Meb's brother).And, you can now get these show notes sent directly to your email. Sign up here!Recorded July 17, 2020.References:Sydney 10000m (Haile vs Tergat) - YouTube2020 US Olympic Trials Marathon - YouTubeGuest:Abdi Abdirahman - @abdirunsHosts:Bryan Green - @sendaibry, Go Be More BlogJon Rankin - @chasejonrankin, Go Be MoreLinks:Go Be More websiteGo Be More YouTube ChannelFeedbackSubscribe on your favorite player:Simplecast

Jon and Bryan continue their discussion of Bob Larsen's amazing coaching career, including:UCLA- How he found and hired his coaching staff at UCLA, including John Smith (sprints), Art Vanegas (throws), Anthony Curran (pole vault), Steve Lang (jumps), Russ Hodge (decathlon), and Tommie Lee White (hurdles)- Why he wanted to hire people with different personalities- The pre-meet dinners before the UCLA-USC dual meet, and coach Larsen's strategic phone calls to key athletes to make sure they were mentally ready to get the points the team needed- How coach started preparing athletes mentally for their big meet as early as the fall each year, and how he used specific races and workouts to accomplish that- Some memories of Jon's performances at the dual meet, including UCLA's first loss after a 21-year win streak and his amazing triple his senior year- The influence that Bruce Ogilvie and Thomas Tutko had on how Bob thought about sport psychology and the coach/athlete relationship Mammoth, Meb, and Mastering the Marathon- How they decided on Mammoth as their location for altitude training- A detailed overview of Meb's initial three weeks of training at altitude prior to his American Record 10,000 meter performance, and the clear sign Bob looks for to know when Meb is really working hard- Why Meb is a coach's dream athlete, and how Bob still had to be careful with what he said because Meb was going to do it- Stories about how they prepared for the Athens Olympics, and why Bob thinks Meb and Deena Kastor (who won bronze) were the two most prepared athletes in those races- How they came to use specialized ice vests to keep their core temperature down, and what Bob had to do to get them ready- Why some events are more coachable than others and the pleasure Bob takes in finding every legal way to make sure his athletes are ready to go- Why Bob knew Stefano Baldini (who won gold) was one of the two people Meb had to watch out for- Bob's thoughts on Eliud Kipchoge's sub-2 effort, the pros and cons of how he did it, and why he was ultimately the right guy to do it- The threshold-based logic for why Bob has always believed sub-2 was possible, and the race conditions that would be required to pull it off - What future fans won't understand when they see Meb's personal best times relative to the success he had- Why nobody has ever been better than Meb at making the right decisions in races, and the one time Bob can remember when Meb didn't stick to the plan and it cost him- Meb's efficiency--gained from doing countless drills--that allowed him to conserve energy in races and their strategy to exploit other athletes' inefficiencies in the middle of races- The last 5k of Boston and what it exemplified about both Meb's efficiency and mental mastery when it came to racing- And finally, some quick hitting questions about Bob, and a quote from Ernst van AakenIf you liked this episode, check out Part 1 with Bob Larsen and our interview with Merhawi Keflezighi (Meb's brother).Recorded July 8, 2020.References:City Slickers Can't Stay With Me - Amazon Prime VideoRunning to the Edge by Matthew Futterman - AmazonBruce Ogilvie - WikipediaMake the Leap by Bryan Green - On sale end of summer/early fallGuest:Bob LarsenHosts:Bryan Green, @sendaibry, Go Be More BlogJon Rankin, @chasejonrankin, Go Be MoreLinks:Go Be More websiteGo Be More YouTube ChannelFeedbackSubscribe on your favorite player:Simplecast

Jon and Bryan discuss Bob Larsen's path to becoming one of the most influential coaches in distance running, including:- His initial thoughts about Robert Lusitana's film "City Slickers Can't Stay With Me" and his reluctance to make it- His life growing up on a farm in Minnesota with no electricity or running water some 15 miles from the nearest town- The challenge of raising children when their life experiences are so different, and Bob's experience seeing his children and his runners adopt the values he tried to instill- Why you need to be able to see a person's life through their eyes if you hope to get the best out of them- His advice to his runners: if you're going to get the best out of yourself, you need to get the best out the people around you. Including your coach.- How he used moderate improvements and successes in his athletes' performance to get them to pursue success in other areas- The conflict of investing so much time in your athletes and the job of coaching--from Sunday morning runs to trips to Europe or training camps--and the challenge of balancing that with family responsibilities- His decision to de-emphasize the distance events when he became the head coach at UCLA, when many coaches gave their scholarships to distance runners in hopes of competing for Track and Cross Country titles- Why high school is the best level to be a coach, and why Bob misses it- How he handled athletes leaving his program and moving on- Why the decrease in scholarships at the NCAA level and the move to low volume training methods in the 90s caused the club scene--and American distance running--to decline- What a threshold (or tempo) run is, how it should be executed, and what the minimum length of a threshold run should be for most high school athletes- The conversation that shifted Bryan's approach to training and unlocked more of his ability- How he evaluated his success for each season by whether the year ended with a "wow factor"- How he came to believe altitude training was key, and why they chose Mammoth Lakes, CA, for their training location- His ability to be at the forefront of three critical trends--threshold training, altitude training, and group training--and why he was able to build his training program around them when so many other coaches didn't- How threshold training played a key role in Jon's breakout season, and the incredibly fast threshold run he did training for the World Cross Country Championships- Karen Hecox's surprise NCAA 3000m Championship off of a summer of training with her future husband- Why Meb didn't expand his training group in Mammoth and how he eventually prioritized the control over the workout over the benefits of having others there to push him- And finally, the secret of threshold training: it's the way runners love to run. If you liked this episode, you might also like our interviews with Merhawi Keflezighi (Meb's brother) and Ben Auerbach.Recorded July 1, 2020.References:City Slickers Can't Stay With Me - Amazon Prime VideoRunning to the Edge by Matthew Futterman - AmazonMake the Leap by Bryan Green - On sale end of summer/early fallGuest:Bob LarsenHosts:Bryan Green, @sendaibry, Go Be More BlogJon Rankin, @chasejonrankin, Go Be MoreLinks:Go Be More websiteGo Be More YouTube ChannelFeedbackSubscribe on your favorite player:Simplecast 

Matthew Futterman is the Deputy Sports Editor of The New York Times, a 24x Marathoner and author of the incredible, page turning book, Running to The Edge: A Band of Misfits and The Guru Who Unlocked The Secrets of Speed. It is the inspiring story of the visionary running coach Bob Larsen, one of America's greatest running coaches, his foray into the nuances of distance running and uncovering the secrets of speed, meshed with the captivating stories behind Larsen's runners, The Jamul Toads and American Olympians Meb Keflezighi and Deena Castor. Running to the Edge offers a look into the science, techniques, history of running. Inspired by his passion and connection to running, Matthew weaves his personal narrative into the book as he shares the story of compelling story of Bob Larsen and his winning, game-changing athletes. On today's episode, Matthew and Marni sync up about runninng, his foray into journalism, and the inspiration behind his book. We talk about some of the lessons and insight he gained while writing the book from altitude training to speed and distance tips, the 60's and 70's fringe running culture and the original running boom and 1976 National Cross Country Championships, the event that changed American running forever. CONNECT @Matthew Futterman on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @MarniOnTheMove Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn Special thanks to Long Slow Distance series partners Mad Ritual, On, Roka, SaltStick, Nuun Hydration, and Navitas Organics. Shop our Offers, Deals, and Favorite Products + Brands from our new series Long Slow Distance on our website. Sign up for our Newsletter, The Download for Marni on the Move updates, exclusive offers, invites to events, and exciting news! FOLLOW SERIES PARTNERS @MadRitual @Onrunning @roka @SaltStick @NuunHydration @NavitasOrganics --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marni-salup/support

Bob Larsen, legendary Hall of Fame track and field coach, joins us to discuss his storied career and significant contribution to U.S. distance running.  We cover all the high notes including his time at Grossmont, the Jamul Toads, UCLA, altitude training at Mammoth and his work with Meb Keflezighi.  Fans of City Slickers Can't Stay With Me: The Coach Bob Larsen Story.

If you're an avid reader of The New York Times sports section, you've most likely read the work of writer-journalist Matt Futterman (50). Futterman is the Deputy Sports Editor at the NYT, a fan of nordic sports, and an avid runner who was slated to run the Boston Marathon this past Monday.Futterman's love for endurance sports, running in particular, is evident as he peppers readers with in-depth running stories. He helped cover the recent downfall of Alberto Salazar and continues to keep on eye on anti-doping efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic.Futterman also released a well-received book titled: Running to the Edge.The book, rendered down to its basics, is a meditation on Bob Larsen, a running coach Futterman asserts resurrected U.S. distance running. That premise is hard to argue with as Larsen jolted the San Diego running scene into national relevance, coached UCLA to NCAA titles, and ultimately honed his training philosophy in Mammoth, California as the coach of Meb Keflezighi and Deena Kastor. Both of these athletes were guided to Olympic marathon medals under the tutelage of Larsen.Futterman's treatment provides a close up look into how Larsen changed the landscape of training methodology for distance running - and on his way left a legacy of grit and championships in San Diego as he rose through the coaching ranks.The book is a great read during this time of exercise containment. Futterman will help you dream big, even if for now, our sporting ambitions are reigned in.In this episode of Nordic Nation, we talk to Futterman about his book, his own running, and how the NYT covers cross-country skiing at the Olympics. We also mention two recent pieces from this past week. They are linked below.Berlin Marathon canceled.What will endurance races look like when they come back?Some of Futterman's coverage on Alberto Salazar: For Salazar Whistle-Blowers, a Long Wait for a Satisfying Outcome, Nike to shut down Salazar's Oregon Project.

Matthew Futterman is the Deputy Sports Editor of The New York Times, a 24x Marathoner and author of the incredible, page turning book, Running to The Edge: A Band of Misfits and The Guru Who Unlocked The Secrets of Speed.   It is the inspiring story of the visionary running coach Bob Larsen, one of America’s greatest running coaches, his foray into the nuances of distance running and uncovering the secrets of speed, meshed with the captivating stories behind Larsen’s runners, The Jamul Toads and American Olympians Meb Keflezighi and Deena Castor.  Running to the Edge offers a look into the science, techniques, history of running. Inspired by his passion and connection to running, Matthew weaves his personal narrative into the book as he shares the story of compelling story of Bob Larsen and his winning, game-changing athletes. On today’s episode, Matthew and Marni sync up about runninng, his foray into journalism, and the inspiration behind his book. We talk about some of the lessons and insight he gained while writing the book from altitude training to speed and distance tips, the 60’s and 70’s fringe running culture and the original running boom and 1976 National Cross Country Championships, the event that changed American running forever. CONNECT  @Matthew Futterman on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @MarniOnTheMove Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn Special thanks to Long Slow Distance series partners Mad Ritual, On, Roka, SaltStick, Nuun Hydration, and Navitas Organics. Shop our Offers, Deals, and Favorite Products + Brands from our new series Long Slow Distance on our website. Sign up for our Newsletter, The Download for Marni on the Move updates, exclusive offers, invites to events, and exciting news! FOLLOW SERIES PARTNERS @MadRitual @Onrunning @roka @SaltStick @NuunHydration @NavitasOrganics

Running to the Edge: A Band of Misfits and the Guru Who Unlocked the Secrets of Speed is a new book by New York Times Deputy Editor Matthew Futterman Matt, a avid runner, tells the story of the evolution of running from the 1950s, when it was just as odd to see a naked person walking down the street as it is to see someone running, until today.  He describes this evolution of speed and endurance through the story of Bob Larsen, a hall of fame track field coach.  He explains what we have learned about running science through the experience that Coach Larsen had coaching the small-town Jamul Toads to a national championship and coaching the great Meb Keflzighi's amazing career. Instagram 

In this episode we bring you an interview with Bob Larsen -pioneering running coach, retired Head of Track and Field at UCLA, Meb Keflezighi’s coach, and co-founder of the Mammoth Track Club. Plus Angie will tell you about a GPS watch with a super long battery life. Interview with Coach Bob Larsen In our last episode author Matthew Futterman told us about the “guru who unlocked the secrets of speed”. Well, we are thrilled to have an opportunity to speak with that the guru himself! Coach Larsen was born in 1939, he’s 80 years old at the time of this recording and still runs everyday! He coached at Grossmont College and Monte Vista College where his teams won conference titles and national championships. He then became the Head Track and Field Coach at UCLA where he led athletes to a total of 20 NCAA titles. After he retired from UCLA he and coach Joe Vigil founded the Mammoth Track Club in order to made US marathoners competitive again on at the international level. On the team was Meb Keflezighi -the only man who has won the New York City Marathon, The Boston Marathon, and an Olympic medal, and Deana Kastor -holds the fastest marathon time (2:19:36) for a female athlete in the U.S. and winner of the Chicago Marathon, the London Marathon, and a bronze medal in the 2004 Olympic games. In 2019 he was given the Legend Coach Award by USATF -the National Governing Body for track and field, long-distance running and race walking in the United States. See the movie City Slickers Can’t Stay With Me: The Coach Bob Larsen Story. You can currently get it on Amazon Prime and iTunes. Also check out the book Running the Edge -A Band of Misfits and the Guru Who Unlocked the Secrets of Speed by Matthew Futterman. You can hear our interview with the author here. Also Mentioned in This Episode The Chirp Wheel+ is a back-pain relief device that targets muscles around your spine. Use code MTA for 15% off. The Runner’s Toolbox -8 inexpensive items to keep at home to prevent and self-treat running injuries. The post Interview with Coach Bob Larsen appeared first on Marathon Training Academy.

Growth happens when you step outside your comfort zone! A comfort zone is something you carry with you as you move through life. This comfort zone is very much like an invisible bubble of sorts that surrounds your psyche. And as you go about your day and encounter different circumstances, this bubble constantly expands and constricts depending on your situation.  Having peak performance in life and in fitness starts by seeking that edge, that threshold, and staying there.  If you can’t confront something that’s outside of your comfort zone, then you won’t venture forward. And you can’t expand. In other words, you keep yourself limited.  When it comes to this philosophy, Coach Bob Larsen was the master. When the running craze was in its infancy in the ‘70s, Coach Larsen took an unconventional group of young, rag-tag track and cross-country runners and launched them onto the national stage. During the course of his career, Coach Larsen developed sought-after training techniques that made him one of the greatest coaches of all time.  Our guest is Matthew Futterman, author of Running to the Edge, which presents a riveting account of visionary coach Bob Larsen, who changed the sport of running in America. The book is about the coach, the runners, and the training techniques. But even if you're not a runner, don’t miss this episode. There's a big takeaway for everyone, no matter what you do or who you are. This is a story about taking risks, stepping outside your comfort zone, changing your destiny, and knowing that if you work hard, you can do better tomorrow than you did yesterday. Matthew is a New York Times Deputy Sports Editor, and has previously worked for The Wall Street Journal, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and the Star-Ledger of New Jersey, where he was a part of the team that won the Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News. And, Matthew is also an avid runner. For show notes, visit www.kathysmith.com/podcast.

With the 2019 World Track & Field Championships approaching, Mike Tirico chats with New York Times deputy sports editor Matthew Futterman about the state of the sport, the psyche of running marathons, and his new book "Running to the Edge" - a story about Bob Larsen, America's greatest running coach.

"It takes a long time to write books, it takes a long time to run a marathon, it takes even longer to train for a marathon, but if you don't take any shortcuts, and you push yourself, and you do the things that you're afraid of, if you get comfortable with being uncomfortable, then that's where the magic can happen." Excited to welcome Matt Futterman, the deputy sports editor of The New York Times and author of the new book, Running To The Edge: A Band of Misfits and the Guru Who Unlocked the Secrets of Speed, to the podcast this week. Futterman is an avid runner himself—he's run 23 marathons and has qualified for Boston—and we had a great conversation about his new book, which is largely about coach Bob Larsen and his quest to discover the training secrets that would lead American runners back to prominence on the world stage. We also talked about how he got into running and developed an interest in it, why track and running have fallen out of fervor with mainstream media and what he's doing at The New York Times to help bring more attention to the sport, the appeal of the marathon and what it's taught him about himself and life in general, the importance of being process-oriented and appreciating the journey, whether it's running, work, of life, and so much more. This episode is brought to you by the Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon and Half Marathon, which takes place on March 1, 2020. Run, sip, and savor, as Napa Valley offers the ideal destination for a race-cation. Run down the Silverado Trail on scenic, net downhill courses, then celebrate your achievement at one of over 500 valley wineries, excellent restaurants, local breweries, or even on a hot air balloon. Sign up at napavalleymarathon.org and use code SHAKEOUT10 to save $10 on your registration before September 9, 2019. Complete show notes: https://themorningshakeout.com/podcast-episode-74-with-matt-futterman/ Sign up here to get the morning shakeout email newsletter delivered to your inbox every Tuesday morning: www.themorningshakeout.com/subscribe/ Support the morning shakeout on Patreon: www.patreon.com/themorningshakeout

Matthew Futterman, author of the best running book of the summer, Running to the Edge, joins us for this episode! At the 1972 Munich Olympic Games Frank Shorter won Marathon gold, sparking the American distance running boom. He followed with silver at Montreal in '76--the same year Bob Larsen's group of rag tag San Diegans known as the Jamul Toads surprised the country by winning the US Cross Country Championships. American dominance ensued at Boston and New York as Bill Rodgers, Alberto Salazar, and Greg Meyer carried the torch into the 80s. But then, nearly as quickly as Shorter lapped the track in Munich, our preeminence waned. At the 2000 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials only one American male even qualified for the Sydney Games and none of the competitors hit the Olympic A Standard. By 2004 we had Olympic medalists in both the men's and women's races at Athens. And in recent years Americans have won major races at Boston, Chicago, and New York for the first time in decades. So who is responsible for the resurgence? Perhaps no one more than Coach Bob Larsen. In his new book, Running to the Edge: A Band of Misfits and the Guru Who Unlocked the Secrets of Speed, New York Times Deputy Sports Editor Matthew Futterman chronicles Coach Larsen's journey and the parallel rise, fall, and resurrection of American distance running.

When was the last time you consciously decided to face one of your fears head-on? Can you think of when you last conquered a hard task that you dreaded? How did it make you feel?  Often the majority of suffering comes from the time prior to completing a hard task. The period of time when you dread what you have to do, or how it will look if you fail, or how much work it will take to succeed. The actual doing, the active moments when you face that fear or task, truly the only moments when you feel alive, those moments are hardly painful at all. Whatever we spend our time doing, we get better at. Like our muscles, our ability to face fears, to try new tasks, or to learn new things atrophy or hypertrophy. When we push ourselves to the limit, that limit expands, making it easier to get to our personal best again and possible to beat our new personal best.  Sounds simple, right? Well, maybe not. In practice, doing the hard thing is just that, hard. Difficult tasks and fears don’t seem like they can ever be easy or pleasurable. By very definition they can’t be. But, facing them can be learned. In fact, doing the thing that you are afraid to do is the number one piece of advice that we learned from one of the best running coaches alive. Matthew Futterman had the opportunity of a lifetime when he began writing his new book “Running to the Edge.” He interviewed Bob Larsen who has coached elite runners since the late 50’s. His book follows Larsen as he coached National Champions and Olympic Medalists. Today he shared some of the things he learned along the way. Know When to Push Yourself  The popularity of running in the U.S. and its ability to produce world class runners has had a few high and low points in the last 50 years. Media has portrayed running as a secret to heart health and long life as well as a sure-fire way to end up with knee replacements and heart attacks. Some highly watched athletes have trained themselves into the ground, mentally and physically, and the science of running has had complete 180-degree turns even within the last decade. The study and experimentation of running long distances as fast as you can has been a work in progress. But today we know more than ever and can give simple guidelines as to when to rest and when to push. The simple way to know when to push yourself and when to rest is just by how you feel. A rule of thumb is to rest when you feel exhausted or injured and push yourself when you feel strong. This is something that you can learn over time but is crucial to know if you want to stay healthy and get faster. Know What You Don’t Know A trait that Bob Larsen had that helped him excel as a coach was being willing to ask questions when he didn’t know the answers. A certain meekness and humility may not be the most popular road to success, but it is definitely the fastest. And isn’t that what we runners are all about? There are things you don’t know, and then there are things that you don’t know you don’t know. In both cases the answers to these unknown questions can open doors you didn’t know existed. If you are more focused on the task of doing your best, and less concerned with how you appear as you get there, you will be more willing to ask questions and accept help from those around you. Finding New Limits with Friends Most of the best runners in the world have trained with teammates consistently. When Coach Larsen learned that the fastest long-distance runners at the time were running in groups and training at high altitudes, he teamed up with another coach and recruited top U.S. runners to train in Mammoth Lakes, California.  At Mammoth, newly formed teammates learned from each other and from new coaches. They trained where they could get the best workouts and found friendly competition a highly effective training tool. This retreat produced some of the best runners the United States had seen and reunited Americans with their love for running. When we train with others we learn, enjoy comradery, and become motivated to run a little (or a lot) faster. While it may not be your cup of tea to run with others every day, doing so once a week or a couple times a month is sure to lengthen your stride (pun intended). If running with friends (or making a new friend) is one of your fears, make it a goal to face it. Look for opportunities to do the hard thing, ask for help, and work hard when you feel strong. These tips from professional journalists and coaches will expand your limits.     Resources: Matthew’s Website Matthew on Twitter Jason Gay on Twitter City Slickers Can’t Stay with Me (book) Running to the Edge: A Band of Misfits and the Guru Who Unlocked the Secrets of Speed   Thank you to Bodyhealth, Turbo Me, MetPro for being the wonderful sponsors of this episode of The Running For Real Podcast.   If you are struggling to recover quick enough from your training, my little secret is to use BodyHealth Perfect Amino to get you there. Whether it is from being pregnant, postpartum, after a surgery, or any hard time your body may be going through. It contains all the essential amino acids, and is very easy for your body to use and begin the repair process. Click the link and use code TINAMUIR10 for 10% off.   Turbo Track.me is an amazing streaming platform with a wide variety of classes, where you can actually interact with the instructors as well. The classes include meditation, strength training, and stretching classes. It tracks heart rate, resting heart rate, distance, calories, intensity, recovery, and heart rate zones. They are offering a  FREE 90 DAY TRIAL with code TINA, and if you go beyond the 90 days you will receive a free forearm heart rate device.   I am very pleased to have MetPro as a sponsor for the Running 4 Real podcast. Yes when this company reached out to me I wasn't too excited about, but with just one phone call conversation with them and they won me over! They are not wanting to guess what to do with your metabolism, the experts at MetPro are there for you to help you reach any of goals or the struggles you may be going through. Click here to receive a FREE metabolic scan of your body as well as a 30 minute consultation with one of the MetPro experts.   Thanks for Listening! I hope you enjoyed today's episode. To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. 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When Paul was in New York, he ran round Central Park with Matthew Futterman, the author of Running to the Edge: A Band of Misfits and the Guru Who Unlocked the Secrets of Speed, his account of the exploits and adventures of visionary running coach Bob Larsen.Beautiful, bespoke, New Balance / Running Commentary shirts available HERE: https://newbalanceteam.co.uk/clubs-teams-and-unis/running-commentary Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/runningcommentary. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Here is your chance to learn why a successful advisor has added life settlements to his repertoire of services. Today, Bob Larsen speaks to David Canaday, one of the top Financial and Estate Advisors in the U.S., about his experience with the life settlement process and why he chose the “policy analysis process” as a … Continue reading An Advisor’s Experience With the Life Settlement Process →

"What I hope is that it's the book that can make you faster, make you love running even more and make you feel like you want to go out for a run – which people have told me and that's really cool that's the feeling they get." Matthew Futterman, the New York Times' deputy sports editor, joins the podcast to discuss his new book "Running to the Edge: A Band of Misfits and the Guru Who Unlocked the Secrets of Speed." The book paints an excellent portrait of Bob Larsen’s untraditional training methods and plans to really make U.S. distance running relevant again in the early 2000s with Meb Keflezighi and Deena Kastor. Beyond just being a running book, there are many life lessons in a great underdog story. Check out Running to the Edge here for a great summer read: amzn.to/310a1Bh ❤️ Support for this episode of the CITIUS MAG Podcast comes from The Rambling Runner's Road to the Olympic Trials. Get ready for Matt Chittim to peel back the curtain on the training from the likes of Jared Ward, Kellyn Taylor, Parker Stinson, Sarah Bishop and more. Six episodes out now! How to subscribe and listen: citiusmag.com/road-to-the-olympic-trials-podcast/ Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2XMFoBf Spotify: spoti.fi/2RRCndK

“Where you’re born, how you’re born and how you grew up are not your destiny. You can change your destiny. If you do the work, you can be better tomorrow than you were yesterday.” Matthew FuttermanWhat is the secret to running impossibly fast? Or distances longer than previously imagined?Beginning in the 1960's, an unknown farm boy turned coach named Bob Larsen launched a decades-long quest to find the ‘secret sauce' of speed and endurance that would eventually revolutionize the sport and catapult American running onto the national stage.This is the story of how Larsen took turned a rag-tag group of also-ran junior college athletes called the Jamul Toads into cult-favorite national champions. Later, he would apply his secret training regimen to athletes like Meb Keflezighi and Deena Kastor to create victories at the New York and Boston Marathons as well as the Olympics.To unpack this incredible yarn, today I sit down with New York Times Deputy Sports Editor Matthew Futterman.A graduate of Union College and Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism, Matthew has previously worked for The Wall Street Journal, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and the Star-Ledger of New Jersey, where he was a part of the team that won the Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News in 2005.An avid marathoner, Matthew became obsessed with the history of American distance running and the training innovations that create champions. The result of this quest is his new book, Running to the Edge: A Band of Misfits and the Guru Who Unlocked the Secrets of Speed. Part Bob Larsen biography and part autobiography, it's a fascinating account of how one maverick coach discovered and developed the unorthodox paradigm that would launch American runners to unprecedented breakthroughs and ultimately inform the protocols of some of today’s most fleet of foot.From Bob Bowerman and Steve Prefontaine to the quest to break the 2-hour marathon, today's exploration focuses on the science behind running performance. The ongoing quest to find the secret sauce of speed and endurance. And the evolving crusade to run faster and farther than ever before.It’s about what can be learned from Bob Larsen's example, and the methods he pioneered that led to his stature as one of the greatest running coaches of all time.And it’s about our shared love for the sport of running.Even if running isn't your thing, I think you will find this conversation compelling. The stories are legend. And the life lessons applicable across disciplines.The visually inclined can watch our entire conversation on YouTube here: bit.ly/matthewfutterman455 (please subscribe!) and the podcast is of course available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.I sincerely hope you enjoy the exchange!Peace + Plants,Listen, Watch & SubscribeApple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rushmore Consulting Group, a sister company of Settlement Masters, was formed by Bob Larsen in 1981.  In today’s podcast, Bob shares how Rushmore Consulting Group originated and what they do for their clients. He also opens up about his experience in the insurance industry and how it has influenced his work with life settlements.  In … Continue reading The Origin and Work of the Rushmore Consulting Group →

How hard or easy is it to help clients move into the upper market? Today, Bob Larsen answers this question by explaining exactly what it takes. He discusses how the process works in recognizing and understanding who a potential prospect is and how advisors can benefit from working with a settlement brokerage firm. In this … Continue reading How Do You Move Into the Upper Markets With Life Settlements? →

Guests Matthew Boling (high school sprint star- 38:06) and author Matthew Futterman (NY Times sports editor), author of the very enjoyable Running to the Edge, join us (62:21) in out extra long July 4th podcast. First we talk everything: 2019 Prefontaine Classic. Who were the standout performers? Who should hit the panic button? Who will make the US team at 1500 (26:29). A little Christian Coleman talk + Marquise Goodwin winning $1 Million at the 40 yards of Gold race (31:47) before Boling interview (38:06). We preview the 50th Peachtree Road Race  (47:20) and the ridiculous fields going after the $50,000 course records. Japanese 1500 record  (53:06) and Alan Webb (56:21) talk.  Then after Futterman and talk about his book on Bob Larsen (62:21) and the last 40 years of American distance running, we reward our ultra marathoners winding up their long runs with some Western States (115:15) talk. For a book review by Dr. Michael Joyner on Running to the Edge and why Americans aren't running that fast in marathon click here. Email us at podcast@letsrun.com or call 844-LETSRUN option 7 to leave a message.

To what extent can integrating settlements into an advisor’s business truly help? It’s been said before, “people don’t know what they don’t know.” Settlements are useful in ways advisors haven’t considered. In today’s episode, Bob Larsen explains how integrating settlements into an advisor’s business can help in selling other products their clients need.   In … Continue reading How Can a Life Settlement Help in Selling LTC and Other Product Solutions →

We want your feedback on our Better Running Shoe site. Please go to http://www.letsrun.com/shoes and give us feedback and submit a review.Genzebe Dibaba is back atop the 1500 ranks on the three year anniversary of the Jama Aden raid, what does that mean for Jenny Simpson’s medal chances after her run in Rabat (13:54)? We talk adidas Boost Boston Games (25:43), Lynna Irby and Sammy Watson going pro (31:57), and the email of the week is on Katelyn Tuohy and young high school girl phenoms (39:46). Thread of the week is on Allie Ostrander and female body weight discussion (50:02) which leads to US women’s soccer talk, intersex talk, and transgender talk (56:34). Then we turn to who would you rather be Josh Kerr, Grant Fisher or Drew Hunter (68:38)? We end with book talk on Matthew Futterman’s Running to the Edge book on Bob Larsen (79:53), and Rojo stream of consciousness. Want to be on podcast? Email us at podcast@letsrun.com or call 844-LETSRUN option 7 to leave a message.

The latest podcast from the Beef Cattle Institute at K-State; an agricultural law update; a preview of and upcoming weed management field day; the day's agricultural news headlines; Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…” 00:01:30 – Beef Cattle Institute Podcast:  K-State veterinarians Brad White and Bob Larsen, cow-calf specialist Bob Weaber and agricultural economist Dustin Pendell from the Beef Cattle Institute cover several topics on the latest Cattle Chat podcast, including bringing new cattle into the herd. 00:13:00 – Agricultural Law Update:  Agricultural law professor Roger McEowen of Washburn University discusses a recent blog regarding the ability of foreign persons or entities to own agricultural land in the U.S. Also, Vipan Kumar, a weed scientist at the K-State Research and Extension Research Center in Hays, reminds producers of an upcoming weed management field day at the Center. 00:24:30 – Ag News:  Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines. 00:33:00 – "Stop, Look and Listen":  K-State's Gus van der Hoeven presents "Stop, Look and Listen", his weekly commentary on rural Kansas.   Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

This is an interview with New York Times deputy sports editor Matthew Futterman, whose most recent book is titled "Running to the Edge: A Band of Misfits and the Guru who Unlocked the Secrets of Speed." The book follows the exploits of legendary track and field coach Bob Larsen.

There are many “L” words used to symbolize lasting impressions, like “love,” and “life”.  When it comes to selling your policy, the “L” word is liability. In today’s episode, Bob Larsen explains two major liability risks and what exposes clients to them. If you’re considering selling your policy to a buyer, this episode is a … Continue reading Is There Liability in Selling a Policy to a Buyer? →

Should you sell your insurance policy or keep it? The key is to choose the option which will benefit you the most financially. In today’s episode, Bob Larsen explains the difference between both options to help you discover what will be best for you and your family. In this episode, you will learn: Why selling … Continue reading Why Would Selling Your Life Policy Be Better Than Keeping It? →

More and more seniors are turning 65 and struggling with these retirement questions: “How much money will I need? How will I pay for medical expenses?” Since the need for more money is prominent amongst seniors, there is no better time to discuss life settlements with them. In today’s episode, Bob Larsen talks about the … Continue reading Why Should I Incorporate Settlements into My Prospecting and Client Service? →

Are you an advisor with an outdated view of life settlements? Today, Bob Larsen helps you shift your perspective to realize how much seniors can benefit from life settlements. Get ready to learn how advisors have helped clients by adding settlements to their practices and how this offering has helped them sell more life and … Continue reading Sell More Life and Annuity Business Through Life Settlements →

Do you feel like you have exhausted all the avenues for marketing your life settlement services? In part two of his mini-series, Bob Larsen continues to unfold strategies advisors can use to market for life settlements. Bob discusses opportunities to find prospects that advisors may or may not be aware of and explains why partnering … Continue reading How to Market for Life Settlements Part 2: Finding Prospects →

Advisors, what is holding you back from introducing your clients to life settlements? For many advisors, it is their inexperience with marketing life settlements. This episode with Bob Larsen is all about helping you get past marketing roadblocks, including how to get started and how to succeed at adding life settlements to your practice. In … Continue reading How to Market for Settlements Part 1: Overcoming Roadblocks →

Are you hesitant to explore life settlements for your clients? If so, you may be experiencing a “minefield”: a negative perception of life settlements. Bob Larsen is here to clear up misconceptions as the federal government and regulators believe that settlements are an absolute option for seniors, and Bob knows firsthand how life-changing they can … Continue reading What’s in the Minefield of Settlements? →

Do you have clients who might be candidates for a life settlement? If your clientele includes people over 70 years old, then the answer is probably “yes.” In today’s episode, Bob Larsen gives behind-the-scenes details on the settlement process with a special focus on pricing out policies. In this episode, you will learn: Why it’s … Continue reading What Are Some of the Ratios a Provider Uses to Price a Policy? →

  Since life insurance was first declared as real property in 1915, the settlement industry has been constantly evolving. Today, Bob Larsen provides a brief history of how the industry grew to what it is today, showcasing how his experience brought him to Settlement Masters and the advantages advisors have in working with a highly … Continue reading What Does the Settlement Industry Look Like? →

You have made the decision to partner with a settlement broker. That’s great! What should you expect when working with them? In today’s episode, Bob Larsen sheds a light on the way advisors should approach the market and the top things a settlement broker should provide you through your partnership.     In this episode, you … Continue reading What To Expect When Partnering With A Settlement Broker →

Are you aware of the problem affecting seniors who have life insurance policies?  Do you know all of the options which could help your clients? Today, Bob Larsen shares why advisors have a great opportunity in partnering with a respected settlement broker to address the growing life insurance policy problem, and how Settlement Masters can … Continue reading Why Should I Partner in the Settlement Business? →

Many advisors have the opportunity to make a big difference in their clients’ lives by helping them with life settlements.  A better understanding of life settlements could help. Bob Larsen is an expert with solutions for you to consider that you may not have considered before. Passionate about helping the advisor obtain the best offer … Continue reading What Do I Say to a Prospect to Get Them to Move? →

There is a growing opportunity for seniors who own life insurance. However, a poll has revealed  90% of seniors had no idea this opportunity existed and many were disappointed their financial advisors didn’t discuss this with them.   In today’s podcast, Bob Larsen explains how seniors could benefit financially from life insurance settlements. In this … Continue reading The Evolution of a Great Industry →

Getting excited about prospecting comes easily to Bob Larsen, especially with there being so many people who could benefit from a life settlement. In fact, 70% of seniors over 80 years old own a life insurance policy that will be cashed out or lapsed before they pass away. But how does Bob find these people?Today, … Continue reading The Fantastic Five: 5 Methodologies for Finding Prospects for Life Settlements →

Since there are numerous myths surrounding the settlement industry, people who are reviewing their life insurance policies might overlook the option of considering a life settlement. Today, Bob Larsen exposes common myths about the settlement industry and shares how you can apply this information. To help you gain clarity about life settlements, Bob explains: What … Continue reading De-Myth the Settlement Industry →

Are you missing opportunities that are right in front of you? In today’s podcast, Bob Larsen shares stories about people who have had life-changing experiences by tapping into resources they’d had all along. In this episode, you’ll learn: The story of a diamond-seeker that inspired this podcast’s title How Bob’s teenage work experience inspired his … Continue reading Don’t Miss the Diamonds in Your Own Backyard →

"Nothing changes. We do learn from our mistakes but as a person, hopefully, my teammates from high school or college would still say the same thing [about me]. And that's my goal. The demands on my time change, and we evolve, and have learning experiences, but the person I am hopefully hasn't changed." It's an honor and a pleasure to welcome Meb Keflezighi to the podcast. The recently retired 42-year-old is the only runner in history to capture an Olympic medal and win both the Boston and New York City marathons. He joined me last week from his home in San Diego to talk about his career, the various triumphs and disappointments he experienced along the way, and just how hard it was for him to keep going after making his fourth Olympic team in 2016 at the age of 40. "I was burned out, not physically but mentally. I was done," Keflezighi admitted to me. "Those three marathons, to this day—and maybe New York was a little closer to satisfaction—but the three of them did not go the way I planned them, the way I trained. And I worked very, very hard for all three of them." We also discuss his role models in life—and why he takes the responsibility of that role so seriously himself—to his relationship with longtime coach and mentor Bob Larsen, the support of his family, sponsors, and fans throughout the years, as well as how he'll continue to make a living for himself, inspire others, and promote the sport of distance running even though he hung up his racing flats after finishing 11th at last fall's New York City Marathon. In the course of this conversation we cover training, racing, and injuries, including how he considered retiring after suffering a pelvic stress fracture at the 2008 Olympic Trials Marathon, what he learned from that experience about listening to his body—"One day off, or two days off, or a week off could have changed my life," he told me, "maybe become an Olympian again, or maybe another medal, but I didn't listen to my body,"—and how he was able to bounce back to post some of the top performances of his career from his mid-30s into the early 40s. Keflezighi also provides advice for older runners who want to continue competing at a high level, makes a case for why younger runners should wait until they're older to race marathons, and explains why he's so meticulous and deliberate in everything that he does, whether it's preparing for a race, fulfilling a sponsor obligation, or giving a speech. “People think you just run and run and run," he explains. "I wish it was just that simple. … I think you've got to do the small things that make a big difference and sometimes you question those, but you just have to go out there and get the best out of yourself every day and that's what I did.” Finally, we talk about the upcoming Boston Marathon, which he'll be running as an honorary member of the MR8 Foundation, who and what is exciting him about the sport of running today—"The women's Trials is going to be crazy in 2020!”—the legacy he hopes to leave on the sport, and much, much more. “I just want to be a positive example, a doer, someone who does things versus talking about it and never accomplishing anything," explains Meb. "I hope to be a complete person. I try to live by my name: Maintain Excellent Balance, and I hope to do that for the rest of my life. I try to do that every day of my life and not just when the camera's on." This episode of the morning shakeout podcast was edited by John Isaac at BaresRecords.com. Complete show notes here: https://www.themorningshakeout.com/podcast-episode-10-meb-keflezighi/ Sign up here to get the morning shakeout email newsletter delivered to your inbox every Tuesday morning: www.themorningshakeout.com/subscribe/ Support the morning shakeout on Patreon: www.patreon.com/themorningshakeout

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with USA Hall of Fame Track and Field Coach Bob Larsen. During the episode Bob unpacks about his running growing up before progressing into high school coaching before coaching at UCLA and elite level runners including Meb Keflezighi. He chats about the training it takes to be one of the world's best marathon runners and important training metrics. Listen in as we delve into the following: How Bob brought American Distance Running back His running journey growing up His career as a coach from high school through to his current role How he coached Meb Keflezighi The coaching metrics that matter for distance running How to prolong a distance runner's career Timeline 0:00 Start 3:15 Introduction to Bob Larsen 6:30 How Bob Larsen started his training group – bringing American distance running back to an international level 8:55: Genesis story of Bob Larsen 9:10 Bob as a runner growing up 14:30 Discovering coaching: start of Bobs career 15:30 coaching techniques that were working back in the high school years that still work 21:35 Injury minimization strategies – cross training 28:40 Mebs Boston Marathon win 32:10 Lead up to Meb's Athens medal 36:35 The workouts before Meb's Athens Olympics 39:55 Coaching metrics that matter 47:26 Prolonging a career – Meb's drills 50:36 Single piece of advice to perform at physical best 52:00 Who would Bob have at his dinner table? 53:15 Physical Performance Challenge 55:18 Where to find Bob Larsen online 58:13 Finish If you have enjoyed the show please hit SUBSCRIBE for to ensure you are one of the first to future episodes. Jump over to POGO Physio - www.pogophysio.com.au for more details Follow @Brad_Beer Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat Please direct any questions, comments, and feedback to the above social media handles.  Powered by POGO Physio, Mermaid Waters, Australia 

We have a special treat for you today. Hall of Fame coach Joe Vigil joins us to talk training. If you enjoy the show we would appreciate you heading over to iTunes and taking a minute to rate and review our podcast. Those ratings are important when people are searching for podcast. Coach Vigil won 26 national titles in 33 years at Adams State and has coached several Olympians including Deena Kastor and Brenda Martinez. We discuss everything from VO2 Max and testing, what he learned from watching runners at Leadville to periodization. Tell us how you got started in the running community and into coaching. When you took over Adams State you won 26 national titles in 33 years. Adams state when you took over was not exactly a powerhouse so you had to build runners from the ground up. What do you think you were doing differently that other programs were not doing? Thirst for learning what made you different? In the book Born to Run you make an appearance. You are mentioned as a coach who thinks differently because you were showing up at 100-mile races to learn from ultra runners when other coaches were not. So what exactly did you learn from watching the athletes at the Leadville 100? You mentioned running happy, is that something you can teach or is it something you have or not? One thing you talk about is testing. Having a PhD. in exercise physiology, I know that testing is big for you. Many of our listeners are your are group runners you will see on the weekend in a local 5 or 10k. And we also have a lot of high school coaches. So for them, testing of VO2 or max lactate may not be something they can easily do. What recommendations would you have for them as far as testing and what they should get tested? VO2 Max… You do the field test and find out what it is, where should they go from there to improve? I have read that you said that our runners don’t run hard enough and long enough. Other coaches I have talked to said the problem with American runners is we run too hard. So what is your current position on this? In 2001 yourself and Bob Larsen brought Deena Kastor and Meb Keflezighi to Mammoth Lakes to start the Mammoth Track Club, which was one of the most influential post-collegiate clubs in the country. How did that come about with Larsen? These clubs are a lot more popular now with many new ones popping up and having success. What do you think the future of these clubs are and how have they changed over the last 15 years. You have had Olympians such as Deena and Meb, and this year you had more mid-distance runners like Brenda and Borris in the Olympics. Obviously, the training for the marathon and 800/1500 are completely different. What is the greatest coaching challenge in working with athletes in such different disciplines? What about strength work, what type of strength work did you do with your kids at Adam's State and how would it differs from what you do with a marathon runner? Question from a listener: In your book, you have graphs in the marathon training section for weekly mileage. Your mileage chart looks very much like a roller coaster fluctuating from 60 to 80 to 70 to 100 to 80 to 120… Many training plans are much more steady in their mileage, do you still method or has it changed since you last published the book? You have been around the running scene for several decades now. When it comes to training and performance, what is something that you think has changed your coaching style the most in the last decade? Work harder, what does a week look like for a 5k runner Book road to the top is hard to find, but I understand they can still be had through you, can you tell our listeners how to get a copy of one. Running Summit Dec 17-18th in Dallas. Can you tell us about the event and What topics will you be discussing? Tapering is one of the questions I get asked most about. When you were coaching at Adams state, did you find any differences in tapering with your male and female teams? What advice would you have on tapering for our 5k listeners out there? At the end of the last season, I asked the kids on my team what their favorite workout of the season is. And the majority of them said their favorite was the acceleration workout from 100 to 200. Can you walk the listeners through how it works, when it should be used and why? When did you add in that workout to the season? Resources Method of Belke Field Test for VO2 Road to the Top by Joe Vigil mailing address 292 N Ceder Crest Dr Green Valley AZ 85614 Running Summit Tapering for endurance athletes by Joe Vigil

If you’ve been listening for a while, then you know there’s someone very specific I’ve been working on bringing to the show: Meb Keflezighi. I love hearing his stories, and it seems like everyone always has something positive to say about him. Today was no exception — I had the pleasure of speaking with his longtime coach and mentor, Bob Larsen. He has coached at almost every level of the sport, all the way from high school students to olympians. He is also the founder of the Mammoth Track Club, where both Meb and Deena Kastor led the way.

Boston Marathon, Meb Keflezighi We have the coach behind one of the most stunning marathon victories in recent years on the show this week. Meb Keflezighi’s longtime mentor Bob Larsen joins us again, to tell us all about how Meb triumphed in the 2014 Boston Marathon, on the eve of his 39th birthday, becoming the […]

“We all depend on the benefits of transportation infrastructure so we all have a role to play in mitigating the impact of that infrastructure on water quality,” says Bob Larsen, Staff Scientist at the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board. He says, “Everybody who is living in and enjoying this Tahoe basin has the responsibility to deal with the problems that result from the infrastructure we all use. We all need to be part of the solution.”

On a dollar for dollar basis annual operations and maintenance activities are more cost-effective at reducing pollutant loading and are cheaper than large-scale capital improvement projects, otherwise known as infrastructure projects. In this interview Bob Larsen, Staff Scientist at the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board points out that, “the challenge that we have right now is to figure out how we can help local government do the more cost-effective operations and maintenance activities that are needed to improve water quality.” Funds for capital improvement projects have historically been easier to secure in the Tahoe Basin than have been funds for ongoing operations and maintenance. This situation is not unique to Tahoe, jurisdictions across the country are seeking revenue sources to meet the need for operation and maintenance of existing infrastructure.

We now have the tools to understand how to prioritize. We know that doing everything everywhere is not the best strategy and now we have the tools to strategically make prioritization decisions for Lake Tahoe water quality. It doesn’t make sense to put our implementation dollars toward areas that don’t connect hydrologically to the lake. “The prioritization is critical,” says Bob Larsen, Staff Scientist at the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board. “We have the tools to be able to assess where to put our dollars to make the biggest difference—to address the real problems. The actions we are taking under the Total Maximum Daily Load are directly addressing water quality. We can now have a conversation about the relative cost-benefit of taking one action over another,” he says.

Roadways, in particular the state highway system and some of the other high traffic roadways, are a disproportionate source of the ultra-fine particles that are causing the decline in Lake Tahoe clarity. In this interview Bob Larsen, Staff Scientist at the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board, talks about the central question for today’s road managers in the Lake Tahoe Basin, “How can we better manage roads to reduce the amount of traction abrasives and roadway products that actually make their way into the stormwater and into Lake Tahoe?”

Bob Larsen is Staff Scientist at the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board. In this 2012 interview he says, “I think the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) provided us with the opportunity to be more involved in the process [of solving Lake Tahoe clarity decline], to engage with the scientific community and our implementing partners to figure out, to better understand, the problem and to better understand what the potential solutions might be—to be a more-active partner in the restoration of Lake Tahoe’s transparency.”