Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast

Episode Summary:    On this episode of the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast, Coach Morgon and Duane reflect on the training journey and wrap up the podcast series   Links Mentioned In This Episode   Behind the Mission Podcast [https://psycharmor.org/podcast]   Coach Morgon’s Books [https://morgonlatimore.com/about/#book]   Duane France’s Books [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Duane-K.L.-France-LPC/author/B074L415PF]   Charity Partner, The Second Wind Fund [https://www.coloradogives.org/story/M3podcast]:   The mission of the Second Wind Fund is to decrease the incidence of suicide in children and youth by removing financial and social barriers to treatment.    Second Wind Fund believes that every child and youth at risk of suicide should have access to the mental health treatment they need. They match children and youth at risk for suicide with licensed therapists in their communities. If a financial or social barrier to treatment is present, the Second Wind Fund pays for up to 12 sessions of therapy from one of their specialized network providers. Their unique program helps referred youth discover hope and healing in their lives.   The youth suicide rate throughout Colorado is alarmingly high. Over the last 19 years, Second Wind Fund has expanded to provide life-saving services to over 7,000 children and teens in communities throughout Colorado. www.Coloradogives.org/m3podcast [http://www.coloradogives.org/m3podcast] Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media  Email Duane [duane@veteranmentalhealth.com?subject=Mere%20Mortal%20Marathon%20Podcast] Follow Duane on Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/96636196] Connect with Coach Morgon, The Peoples Coach [https://morgonlatimore.com/] Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com [http://www.veteranmentalhealth.com/]

Episode Summary:    On this episode of the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast, we cover the results of the 2023 Denver Colfax Marathon, how the experience was, and looking to the future   Links Mentioned In This Episode   2023 Colfax Marathon Effort on Strava [https://www.strava.com/activities/9114864190?utm_content=96636196&utm_medium]   Charity Partner, The Second Wind Fund [https://www.coloradogives.org/story/M3podcast]:   The mission of the Second Wind Fund is to decrease the incidence of suicide in children and youth by removing financial and social barriers to treatment.    Second Wind Fund believes that every child and youth at risk of suicide should have access to the mental health treatment they need. They match children and youth at risk for suicide with licensed therapists in their communities. If a financial or social barrier to treatment is present, the Second Wind Fund pays for up to 12 sessions of therapy from one of their specialized network providers. Their unique program helps referred youth discover hope and healing in their lives.   The youth suicide rate throughout Colorado is alarmingly high. Over the last 19 years, Second Wind Fund has expanded to provide life-saving services to over 7,000 children and teens in communities throughout Colorado. www.Coloradogives.org/m3podcast [http://www.coloradogives.org/m3podcast] Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media  Email Duane [duane@veteranmentalhealth.com?subject=Mere%20Mortal%20Marathon%20Podcast] Follow Duane on Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/96636196] Connect with Coach Morgon, The Peoples Coach [https://morgonlatimore.com/] Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com [http://www.veteranmentalhealth.com/]

Episode Summary:    On this episode of the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast, we cover week 18, Final Race Preparation, the taper week, and reflections on the journey so far   · Week Eighteen of Nineteen: 32 total miles Mon: Day Off / Recovery Tue: 3 Miles @ easy pace  Wed: 6 Mile Negative Split Run Thu: Day Off / Recovery Fri: 6 Mile @ easy pace Sat: 14 Miles @ Race Pace Sun: 3 Miles @ easy pace Charity Partner, The Second Wind Fund [https://www.coloradogives.org/story/M3podcast]:   The mission of the Second Wind Fund is to decrease the incidence of suicide in children and youth by removing financial and social barriers to treatment.    Second Wind Fund believes that every child and youth at risk of suicide should have access to the mental health treatment they need. They match children and youth at risk for suicide with licensed therapists in their communities. If a financial or social barrier to treatment is present, the Second Wind Fund pays for up to 12 sessions of therapy from one of their specialized network providers. Their unique program helps referred youth discover hope and healing in their lives.   The youth suicide rate throughout Colorado is alarmingly high. Over the last 19 years, Second Wind Fund has expanded to provide life-saving services to over 7,000 children and teens in communities throughout Colorado. www.Coloradogives.org/m3podcast [http://www.coloradogives.org/m3podcast] Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media  Email Duane [duane@veteranmentalhealth.com?subject=Mere%20Mortal%20Marathon%20Podcast] Follow Duane on Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/96636196] Connect with Coach Morgon, The Peoples Coach [https://morgonlatimore.com/] Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com [http://www.veteranmentalhealth.com/]

Episode Summary:    On this episode of the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast, we cover week 17, planning and conducting a good long run, and planning for the taper in the last several weeks before the race.     ·      Week Seventeen of Nineteen: 40 total miles Mon: 3 Miles @ easy pace Tue: Day Off / Recovery Wed: Plyometrics Thu: Day Off / Recovery Fri: 1  Mile @ easy pace (Shakeout run before event) Sat: Take 5 in the Garden – 5 Mile Race Sun: 20 Miles @ easy pace (AM), 4 Miles @ easy pace (PM) Links Mentioned In This Episode   Take 5 in the Garden [https://www.madmooseevents.com/take-5-in-the-garden]   Charity Partner, The Second Wind Fund [https://www.coloradogives.org/story/M3podcast]:   The mission of the Second Wind Fund is to decrease the incidence of suicide in children and youth by removing financial and social barriers to treatment.    Second Wind Fund believes that every child and youth at risk of suicide should have access to the mental health treatment they need. They match children and youth at risk for suicide with licensed therapists in their communities. If a financial or social barrier to treatment is present, the Second Wind Fund pays for up to 12 sessions of therapy from one of their specialized network providers. Their unique program helps referred youth discover hope and healing in their lives.   The youth suicide rate throughout Colorado is alarmingly high. Over the last 19 years, Second Wind Fund has expanded to provide life-saving services to over 7,000 children and teens in communities throughout Colorado. www.Coloradogives.org/m3podcast [http://www.coloradogives.org/m3podcast] Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media  Email Duane [duane@veteranmentalhealth.com?subject=Mere%20Mortal%20Marathon%20Podcast] Follow Duane on Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/96636196] Connect with Coach Morgon, The Peoples Coach [https://morgonlatimore.com/] Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com [http://www.veteranmentalhealth.com/]

Episode Summary:    On this episode of the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast, we cover week 16, the need to change our hydration and nutrition strategy based on changing conditions, and planning for upcoming long runs.   ·      Week Sixteen of Nineteen: 40 total miles Mon: 3 Miles @ easy pace Tue: 3 Miles @ easy pace  Wed: Day Off / Recovery Thu: Day Off / Recovery Fri: 8 Miles @ easy pace Sat: 18 Miles @ 10:30 pace Sun: 8 Miles @ easy pace Links Mentioned In This Episode   Colfax Marathon Race Course Overview [https://www.runcolfax.org/races/marathon-course-overview/]   Charity Partner, The Second Wind Fund [https://www.coloradogives.org/story/M3podcast]:   The mission of the Second Wind Fund is to decrease the incidence of suicide in children and youth by removing financial and social barriers to treatment.    Second Wind Fund believes that every child and youth at risk of suicide should have access to the mental health treatment they need. They match children and youth at risk for suicide with licensed therapists in their communities. If a financial or social barrier to treatment is present, the Second Wind Fund pays for up to 12 sessions of therapy from one of their specialized network providers. Their unique program helps referred youth discover hope and healing in their lives.   The youth suicide rate throughout Colorado is alarmingly high. Over the last 19 years, Second Wind Fund has expanded to provide life-saving services to over 7,000 children and teens in communities throughout Colorado. www.Coloradogives.org/m3podcast [http://www.coloradogives.org/m3podcast] Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media  Email Duane [duane@veteranmentalhealth.com?subject=Mere%20Mortal%20Marathon%20Podcast] Follow Duane on Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/96636196] Connect with Coach Morgon, The Peoples Coach [https://morgonlatimore.com/] Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com [http://www.veteranmentalhealth.com/]