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So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#108 - Finally Seeing The Path To Success: "Big Picture Wellness" This is episode 108, I'm Coach Darrell, and today we're talking about why people have such a hard time changing their bodies, feeling better, and getting healthier - and how to finally succeed. And STAY succeeding. This is episode 108, I'm Coach Darrell, and today we're talking about why people have such a hard time changing their bodies, feeling better, and getting healthier - and how to finally succeed. And STAY succeeding. In this episode we catch up with Coach Darrell after his unexpectedly long hiatus, and learn about his Health Coach Certification. Then we expand on what exactly he learned - wh...2019-11-1046 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#107 - Finally, An Answer: Supplements, Results, And2019-02-0258 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#106 - The Keto Diet - Al Roker, Jillian Michaels, And The Truth2019-01-1852 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#105 - What Happens Next Is Up To You2018-12-3124 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#104 - The Magic City And Its Unicorn - Millinocket Marathon 20182018-12-181h 02
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#103 - Holiday Fitness: Why We Fail (And How To Succeed!)[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="3.17.6"][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.17.6"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.0.47" parallax="off" parallax_method="on"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.17.6"] Holidays are hard. But what if they didn't have to be? What if it wasn't SO hard to succeed in our fitness & nutrition efforts during the holidays? It CAN happen. (Disclosure – this post may contain affiliate links. Price is the same, & a portion of the sale supports this site & podcast. Yay!) For the full chat on this check out the podcast episode using the...2018-11-1751 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#102 - Going The Distance (And Then Some) - Ghost Train 100What's it take to "go the distance"? Coach Darrell shares exactly that as he reviews the Ghost Train Rail Trail Race, and recaps his experience running 100 miles. (Disclosure – this post may contain affiliate links. Price is the same, & a portion of the sale supports this site & podcast. Yay!) For the full chat on this check out the podcast episode using the buttons below. Don’t forget to hit “subscribe”! What was Ghost Train like, anyway? By now it's no secret - I did it! I put in the time training, I showed up...2018-11-0553 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#101 - MDI Marathon, And The Final Days Before Your Race [et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="3.17.2"][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.17.2"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.17.2" parallax="off" parallax_method="on"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.17.2"] It's called a "destination race" for a reason. Some races are so special, and their course so beautiful, it's WORTH a long trip. MDI Marathon & Half is one of them. (Disclosure – this post may contain affiliate links. Price is the same, & a portion of the sale supports this site & podcast. Yay!) Wow. Just... wow. That...2018-10-2546 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#100 - Fitness - The Journey To A Better We've been talking about "fitness" wrong. There's more to fitness than working out and eating "right". We need to look at a more complete picture, and adjust our understanding and approach. Physical health is just one part of "fitness". Whenever you hear about fitness, the only things that tend to be talked about are working out and eating right. When we talk "fitness", we only seem to comprehend it as physical fitness. THAT is...2018-10-0649 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight LossNot #100: Under Construction and Coming AttractionsYes, I know. You were probably expecting this upload to be Episode 100, weren't you? Well - it's not. Instead, I'm here to tell you WHY, a hint of what's coming, and a special preview of our special something else. If you haven't heard of Living In Stride yet, it's about damn time you did :) And once Episode 100 drops, well - hopefully you'll think it was worth the wait! ;) (Disclosure - this post may contain affiliate links. Price is the same, & a portion of the sale supports this site & podcast.Yay! All opinions are my...2018-09-2504 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#99 - A Lifechanging Journey From Couch To Motherhood... And Ultramarathons.Life is funny sometimes. Every once in a while, our lives are affected in the most profound way. Often, the catalyst is something we never would’ve expected. (Disclosure - this post may contain affiliate links. Price is the same, & a portion of the sale supports this site & podcast.Yay! All opinions are my own, never bought or sold.) The after-effects of these moments can be huge. For Kristen Winger, this couldn't be more accurate. Before, she was a regular woman, with a regular job, living a regular life. She had problems she was dealing wit...2018-09-141h 04
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#98 - How To Know If You're Training Or Just Working OutReaching a goal isn't as easy as "go work out". Unfortunately, most people seem to think it is. What's so bad about "working out", though? Why do I need to be "training"? (Disclosure - this post may contain affiliate links. Price is the same, & a portion of the sale supports this site & podcast.Yay! All opinions are my own, never bought or sold.) Training is the road to success. Working out is a hamster wheel. It's easy to fall into the trap of "working out" when you think you're progressing toward y...2018-09-0851 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#97 - Adventure, Hydration, And A Culture Of CareSometimes the best things happen by accident. Sometimes an idea develops into something you weren't expecting. That's what happened with this podcast episode. It's also what happened with Orange Mud and their hydration products. In chatting with Josh Sprague (Founder & CEO of Orange Mud) I learned all about his adventures, hydration on the trail, and the culture of care that's developed at Orange Mud. I love when I hear things like this. I have a habit of setting myself up for success with interviews and product reviews. What I mean by that is, I usually only ever...2018-09-011h 02
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#96 - Mollie Tibbetts, Safety, And "What Do We Do Now?"Another tragedy we didn't need. Some news hit yesterday that rocked a small town, and runners everywhere, to their core. Who is Mollie Tibbetts, what happened, and how do we move forward... and stay safe? There are few things worse than a life cut short. Mollie Tibbetts was by all accounts a wonderful person. She was 20 years old, enjoying summer break before Junior year at U of Iowa, and staying healthy. She had big dreams, a great attitude, and was well-liked - kind of what you hope your own daughter would be like...2018-08-2336 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#95 - Oppressive Heat and Humidity - And How To Survive ItThere's "hot", and there's "dangerous hot". Sure - you understand how to deal with "hot" weather with your outdoor activity. How do you know, though, when it's TOO hot? What does humidity do to things? How do you read the signs, and how do you stay safe? We do this dance every summer. Just about every fitness blog out there writes a "summer fitness tips" blog post of some sort. Honestly, it's all always the same stuff. It's not even hard... it's stuff we all know. It's obvious. Things like "wear sunscreen", "hydrate", "dr...2018-08-1842 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#94 - What Really Matters? If You Want It Bad Enough...Nobody said it was going to be easy. Whatever you're after, it's going to have its challenges. They say "if you want it bad enough you'll find a way". What happens, though, when you find you haven't been wanting it as bad as you thought? My priorities have been off. See - I was one of those people that THOUGHT he knew how bad he wanted a thing, and I thought I was prioritizing my life appropriately. But after falling behind in my running and overall fitness for quite some time, and finally goi...2018-07-2735 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#93 - Understanding How To Keep Your Heart Strong And HealthyWe aren't doing enough. What is heart disease, is "cardio" really treadmills and bikes, and how does it all work together? The answer may surprise you. "Cardio" isn't what you think... We have this idea that "cardio" is running and cycling. That it's treadmills, bikes, and ellipticals. When we think of fitness we think "cardio" and "weights". Good news is... your idea of "cardio" is a bit off, and so is your idea of how to approach fitness in general. But that's not today's topic. Today we're talking about...2018-06-2946 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#92 - The Problem With Free, Cheap, And No Commitment FitnessFree and cheap isn't always good. Free and cheap fitness is always an attractive option, but there's a major downside to it that most people don't often consider. What have you got to lose? We have, somehow, been conditioned to look for the cheapest thing when we're embarking on a fitness journey. The more stuff you'll give us, the bigger the gym, and the lower the price tag - the more we like it. We judge a gym's value on how much we get and how little we can pay. And if you...2018-06-1549 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#91 - Is Your Brain Constantly Undermining Your EffortsThe list of obstacles never shrinks. If it's not one thing, it's another. Now, it seems, our own brains are working against us in our health & fitness efforts. But how, exactly? And how do we fight back? No, friend - you are mistaken. Health and fitness is always, it seems, harder than it has to be. If it's not one thing working against us, so we believe, it's another. Often times this is merely our perception and not, in fact, the truth. More often than not, the universe is not working against us - we simply feel...2018-06-0839 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#90 - My First 50K, And How To Define "Crazy"."Oh wow - that's crazy!" When we do things that aren't "normal", people don't know what to make of it. But... why is "normal"... normal? We understand how the world works. Every day we go about our lives with a certain understanding of how things are. We know what to expect. How things are typically going to go. What we can and can't do - should and shouldn't do. We know what to expect of our peers, too - all the same! Things that fall in the realm of the ordinary. So when s...2018-06-0140 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#89 - 7 Hot Tips For Summer Fitness SuccessThe warm weather has finally arrived! Now that it actually FEELS like late spring and the beginnings of summer, we're gonna wanna get out there and enjoy it! But do you know what to watch out for when you're out there in the hot hot heat? "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times" Yeah, I know, that's a pretty heavy quote for a fun "summer workout tips" blog post, right? But if you think about it, summer is both one of the most fun times you can have...2018-05-2539 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#88 - An Unstoppable Force and An Immovable Object"There can be only one Highlander" In a way, your fitness journey is kind of like the paradox of an unstoppable force meeting an immovable object. Only one can win - which is it gonna be? Let's talk philosophy for a second. I've been thinking a lot about our fitness journey - more specifically, all the excuses, reasons, and other things people all too often claim are preventing them from reaching their goals. As a personal trainer and fitness coach, I get to know people in the context of both their goals and...2018-05-2032 minSo THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#87 - Always Work Hard, Never Give In. Nothing Is Guaranteed.Complacency is the enemy. Sometimes we get a little too comfortable in our fitness. When that happens, we start getting complacent and taking things for granted. That was me... until this past weekend. My 10th marathon finish was... something... The 2018 Providence Marathon was my 3rd time at Providence, and my 10th marathon finish. It was, overall, a good day - it was not, however, what I was expecting. I had grand visions of setting a PR at my 10th full marathon and having this amazing landmark day. Instead, it was an average performance a...2018-05-1145 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#86 - Going It Alone - What To Consider To Ensure SuccessAre you a lone wolf? Not everyone has a workout buddy or coach, and that's ok! There are, though, some things you should consider if you plan to take this on alone. Taking on the world - solo. I have to start by saying, there is absolutely nothing wrong with taking on your fitness journey solo. Many people have done it, are doing it, and will do it in the future - with great success! I find, though, that most people flying solo in the gym don't necessarily start off that way on...2018-05-0343 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#85 - What's So Scary About Commitment?JOIN NOW! - NO COMMITMENT!!! Every time I see or hear these words in a gym ad I get so upset. You see, FitFriends... we're approaching "commitment" all wrong... Why are we afraid of commitment? I find it mindblowing that so many gyms out there use "no commitment" as a major selling point. With that said, I suppose I shouldn't be surprised that the 12, 18, or 24 month commitment term is the biggest hangup people have when considering joining my gym. What are we so afraid of? Being on the hook for a monthly payment f...2018-04-2750 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#84 - Suck It Up, Buttercup - How Bad Do You Want It?What's REALLY Stopping you? If your fitness journey isn't producing the results you were hoping for... you may have to reassess your attitude, your priorities, and honestly ask yourself - how bad do you want it? You could call it "failure to launch". I'll cut right to the chase - FitWife Megan and I are having a particularly rough go of it lately. We're 3 and a half months in and we're not nearly as far along as we expected we'd be. Needless to say - we're not getting the results we'd hoped for. I...2018-04-2059 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#83 - Fighting Your Body - What Is "Set-Point Theory"?What if you ARE doing everything right? If you feel like you're doing everything right in your weight loss quest... maybe you are. Maybe your body is fighting you and you don't even know it. Maybe you're NOT crazy! We all "know" what we need to do to lose weight and get healthy. The basics, anyway - right? We need to get active, burn more calories than we consume, and make better food choices. Unfortunately, even when we're SURE we're getting it right... we might still not be seeing the results we expect. "...2018-04-1252 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#82 - I Love Caffeine and Crushing A Good WorkoutJust a little boost... Sometimes, even though we're motivated, we need a little kick-start - a boost - to help fitness happen. So we seek out a pre-workout, an energy drink, coffee, or some other caffeine source. But should we? I WANT to... but I'm so tired... I am all about fitness - it's just a thing I do. It's who I am. I run, I lift, I do fitness. I help others do fitness. And I absolutely, positively, LOVE it. That said... I don't just spring out of bed at 4 am in workout clothes ready to conqu...2018-03-2455 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#81 - How To Find The Motivation To Do It."Motivate me!" I've been seeing a lot of posts online where people ask others to motivate them. I don't think they truly understand where health and fitness motivation realy comes from... Motivation - it's what moves us. I'm truly baffled by these posts I've been seeing on the many Facebook groups I'm a part of. People go on there, say they're not feeling it and can't get their rear in gear, and ask others to "motivate" them to get it done and go work out. I simply can't understand this. When they ask...2018-03-1643 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss# 80 - Calories and Macros: How To Eat Right - Simple"Keep It Simple, Stupid." We tend to overcomplicate things and make life hard - like with nutrition! Good news is - it's as easy as figuring out calories, macros, and making good choices. Less isn't always more. We make this "fitness and nutrition" thing way harder than it has to be. We go half-cocked with information we sort of think we understand but didn't fully research, and then get upset when it's not working. One of the most common things I see, for example, is people under-eating. Yes, under-eating, not over-eating. B...2018-03-0953 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss# 79 - Sweat, Fat Burn, and how it all REALLY worksSweat means nothing. Well, it doesn't mean NOTHING, but we seem to think it has a much larger role than it really does. For SOME reason we think sweat is a clear indicator of fat burn. It's time we had a talk about sweat, fat burn, and how it all REALLY works. Have you had a good "sweat session" lately? Let's get right to the point here - there's this idea out there that the more you sweat, the more fat you burn. People are FIERCELY defensive of this idea - that sweat...2018-03-0246 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#78 - Sexy Or Dangerous - The Shocking Truth About Waist TrainersSome lessons shouldn't be learned the hard way. There's always fads that come and go, and it's usually ok to let people learn from their mistakes. Some mistakes, though... are too harmful for trial and error... I care. Sometimes, too much. There are a lot of different diet fads and fitness fads that fly around from time to time. Everyone is always looking for the quick fix... the magic button... the easy answer. Most of them, honestly, are relatively harmless. The worst thing that'll happen as a result of trial and error, in...2018-02-241h 01
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#77 - How To Become A World Class AthleteI keep tellin ya: it IS possible! I feel like a broken record sometimes but really, we all have it in us to do the “impossible”. Each and every one us has that potential in us. We just need to figure out how to become the best in the world. Simple, right? Well… my guest on podcast #55 is here to share how SHE did it. Caroline Boller started like so many of us. She got into running as a casual recreational activity. An escape… a release from the stresses, pressures, and demands of “real life”...2018-02-1554 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#76 - 4 Fitness Myths Busted, Explained, and SolvedThere's so much information out there. With the wealth of health, fitness, and nutrition information available to us today, it's a wonder we're able to keep it all straight. Not all of it is right, though. Let's bust 4 of the most common fitness myths. I've said this before - Great thing about the internet is - anyone can put their thoughts, ideas, and assertions out there. Terrible thing about the internet is... you get the idea. So with all this mis-information out there presented as fact, it can be tough to distinguish the re...2018-02-0952 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#75 - Things Your Coach Would Love For You To KnowSome things are better left unsaid. There are things your coach would love for you to know... but they'll never tell you. Why? Well... like I said - some things are better left unsaid... There's so many things... There are so many thoughts that go through my head I wish I could share. Internal monologues I'd love to say out loud, feelings I'd love to share with the people in the gym - both those I do and don't work with. There's so many things about this job that people just don't know, an...2018-02-0151 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#74 - That Feeling When You Turn The TideWe're talking about the missing link, people! We talk a lot about how hard it is to start a fitness routine, and it's always countered with how great it is to BE on the other side. What we DON'T talk about... is that feeling when you turn the tide of battle. The feeling... when you start winning... and you know it. It's arguably better than winning itself. Think about it - everybody whines about the difficulties in getting started in sticking with it. We talk about all the road blocks and hurdles and chal...2018-01-2736 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#73 - Looking For Love In All The Wrong PlacesWe're not perfect. With that in mind, it's no surprise that, sometimes... ok- often... we go looking for love in all the wrong places. Of course, I mean that in the context of our health & fitness... and where, exactly, we seek answers... We're just doing what we've been taught, really. This is really quite simple, when you think about it - we have problems, and we're seeking solutions in the "best", most efficient way we know how! That's not so bad... is it? I may be calling it "looking for love in all the wrong places"... but...2018-01-2048 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#72 - How To Stay On Track And Win The WarWe're getting to the hard part. This is the time of year where the fun and excitement wears off, fitness gets hard, and we have to figure out how to stay on track. It's gonna be hard... but it CAN be done. It's not "New Year's" anymore... It's mid-January - the excitement and thrill of the "new year, new me" fitness thing is going to start wearing off soon. When that happens, people start realizing just how hard taking care of your health, fitness, and nutrition can be. Welcome to the reason so m...2018-01-1145 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#71 - We're Starting Over... And It's Not The End Of The WorldThis sucks. Plain and simple truth is... starting from scratch when you know where you USED to be is super frustrating. So, yes - we're starting over... and it's not the end of the world. It doesn't have to be for you, either. It's going to be tough. I won't sugar-coat it, FitFriends... starting over is going to be tough. It doesn't have to defeat you, though! I've got some quick tips to keep you not just surviving, but THRIVING, during this go-'round - For the full blog post and show...2018-01-0558 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#70 - How To Do The New Year RightWe've been here before. With the New Year looming we're sitting here doing two things - fondly (or not-so-fondly) looking back on the past year... and planning the next. We know what happens next though - things don't go as planned. If they did... we wouldn't be making "New Year's Resolutions"... would we? So how about this time... we do the new year right? There's a few things to fix, here... I'm sorry to say, it's not just the usual "things fall apart" situation that we need to address if we're going to "...2017-12-2956 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#69 - The Ripple Effect - Yes, The Gift You Give Matters!"A pebble in the pond..." We don't always think of ourselves as particularly "powerful", but maybe we should. Each and every one of us has the power to throw even just a pebble in the pond. The pebble may not make a big splash, but the ripple effect is not to be underestimated... Yes, the "gift" you give matters! Even a simple action can have immense consequences and effects. Simply put, it is ALWAYS worth giving your best effort to have a positive impact in the world. Even if you think you're just t...2017-12-2235 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#68 - Be Kind, Do Good - The Power Of The Millinocket MarathonSometimes... an event is... more... Every so often in the course of human existence... something truly beautiful happens. It's not always obvious and you don't always know it's happening. Sometimes, people can pass right through it and be none the wiser. But those who catch a glimpse... and realize what's going on... know they're witnessing, or perhaps understand that they're a part of... something truly special. That, FitFriends, is what has been happening in the small Northern Maine town of Millinocket... "Be kind, do good" When we're little we're taught a lot of ver...2017-12-151h 22
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#67 - Keep It Simple - How To Find The Best Running ShoesIt's just SHOES... why is this so complicated? You would think buying a pair of running shoes is as easy as finding your size, making sure you like how they look, and paying for them... right? Well, sadly, that has not been my experience. On Episode 67 of the podcast, though... I chat with a man who wants to make it nice and easy to find the shoe that's best for you... and make it easy to buy it, too! For the full blog post and show notes visit the blog here. Jens Jakob Andersen is a m...2017-12-0759 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight LossFitbite #2 - 7 smart ways to improve your cold winter runsCold weather running is rough. You know it, I know it... we all know it. Running outdoors in the cold is roughhhhh. It doesn't have to be, though. What if there were some ways to make it... slightly less painful? Wouldn't that be nice? For the full blog post and show notes visit the blog here. Let's keep this simple, shall we? This doesn't have to be a complicated endeavor... this winter running thing. It can be just as simple as warm weather jaunts. In the spirit of that... we've covered...2017-12-0520 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#66 - Eyes On The Prize - How To Crush Your First MarathonSo, you wanna run a marathon, huh? There's a lot of questions to answer when you're getting ready to take on your first marathon or half-marathon. Fortunately, many people have come before you and had the same questions you undoubtedly now are asking. Well, friends - no need to reinvent the wheel here - let's answer some of those questions and get you ready for your next big achievement! For the full blog post and show notes visit the blog here. Some of you are ready, some of you are not. I primarily m...2017-12-011h 06
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#65 - 10 Ways To Know Who To Trust On The InternetNot everything is as "legit" as it seems. The internet is an amazing place. Think about it - anything you want to know... you can find it on the internet! Everyone's got a voice on the internet - if you've got an opinion, you can share it with the world! It's a blessing and a curse, though... What if you're trying to figure something out? Do a little research to better yourself or solve a problem? How do you know what information to trust? I've got 10 ways... tips, maybe... to help you tell the difference between the g...2017-11-2246 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#64 - The Holiday Survival Guide - How To Avoid Cascading FailuresThe "holiday season" can be tough. On any normal day... life is hard enough as it is. Factor in everything that comes with the holidays... and it can be enough to derail anyone. It can be tough to juggle family, food, and travel. The easy option is to give up and stop trying to make nutrition and fitness work. I submit to you: there is a better way. This is my now-yearly pitch... I call it "The Holiday Survival Guide". For the full blog post and show notes visit the blog here. I ge...2017-11-1843 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#63 - How To Live In The Awkward Space Between PlacesWaiting doesn't have to be boring. We've answered the question of "now what?"... but that's not the end. "What's next" might not actually START right away. It could be a training plan that starts in a month. It could be any number of scenarios, really. So the question now becomes... what do I do with myself until then? How do I live... exist... in this awkward space between places? For the full blog post and show notes visit the blog here. What's in this episode: What’s been going on with me lately Thoughts on...2017-11-0950 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#62 - Congrats! Now What? How To Deal With The Aftermath.When it's all done... what do we do? We spend months and months working towards a big goal race. Even more than that - we spend all year running, training, enjoying the weather and our sport. We cross the finish lines and make great achievements. When it's all said and done, though... now what? When we're left with no more races, and no more good running weather... until SPRING... what do we do? How do we deal with the fallout and aftermath of running season and our goal races? For the full blog post and s...2017-11-0256 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#61 - The True Gift The Ultramarathon Gives To The WorthyWe must keep moving forward. There are so many contexts in which that statement is relevant. I've been saying it a lot lately in the gym, too - If you're not moving forward, you're going backward. This past weekend I learned, definitively, that despite what I thought... I was not moving forward. Despite running, jogging, walking and physically moving forward for 60 miles over the course of 18 hours... I was not moving forward. And in that... I learned something. It took me a few days to get it... but it did hit me. I learned the true gift th...2017-10-2859 minSo THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#60 - How To Smash Limits And Become The ImpossibleThe "impossible" is done all the time. People say a thing is "impossible" for many reasons. Often it's because they simply don't fully understand it, can't fathom it, and thus dismiss it. Little do they know... the "impossible" is accomplished all the time. This weekend, I and many like me will go out to do exactly that - the "impossible". To finish a marathon is an incredible thing. For most people out there, a marathon represents a feat of incredible athletic ability. Many people set it as a goal event for themselves, and typically, their friends call t...2017-10-191h 14So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight LossFitBite #1 - Why Sport Needs To Be Good Clean Fun, Pure And SimpleSociety is ruining everything. Sorry to start off with a downer, but seriously... things are going to hell in a handbasket lately. It seems like nothing is sacred anymore, and the places we used to go to escape the noise are the latest victims being poisoned by the issues of today. Sport is a place that should be good, clean fun... but what I saw the other day tells me we're teetering on a very dangerous ledge. Bad attitudes are viral. All it takes is one bad apple to spoil the bunch...2017-10-1626 minSo THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#59 - Tomorrow sounds like a really fantastic dayThe irony is killing me. These show notes have been in draft form for a couple days now. The episode itself was recorded the day after I wanted to publish it. And here we are. Still just now getting ready to publish. I think it's safe to say... we all land in this boat sometimes, yeah? Nice to be my own best example. I had a whole set of notes typed up and ready to go for this episode. I hunkered down, did my best to focus, and cranked it out. I had a...2017-10-1539 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#58 - 4 Things To Consider About Being A Personal TrainerIt takes a lot to be a Personal Trainer I'm not just talking about knowing the body or counting reps. I'm not just talking about a great before and after photo to show off to potential clients. If you're thinking about becoming a Personal Trainer, thinking about working with one, or you're ALREADY working with one... you should consider these things I have to share... I feel like I need a dual degree for this... Living my life the way I do now, I often feel like I should've majored in exercise science in college. Of course...2017-10-0652 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#57 - Wasting The Gift - Why To Capitalize On Your Good FortuneWe're luckier than we realize. Most of us go through life taking for granted what we've got. I'm not saying we're spoiled... I'm saying we don't know any better. Just like a small child doesn't understand the value of a dollar... maybe we don't realize the value of the gifts we've been given... I've been thinking a lot lately... There's a quote that's been on my mind from Steve Prefontaine - a prolific track and field athlete from the 70's. "To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the...2017-09-2936 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#56 - We're Stronger Together - How To Achieve "Impossible" GoalsWe all need a hand now and then. Sometimes its to get where we're going... and sometimes it's to admit our TRUE destination. The fitness industry should be more than just a building full of equipment. It should be about coaches. And genuine care. With that kind of help... you can acknowledge your REAL goal. You know what I'm talking about... There's something you're SECRETLY hoping to achieve. It's that goal that floats in the back of your head. The one that's just beyond what you say out loud. The goal you think...2017-09-2344 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#54 - How To Win The War On Apathy And AmbivalenceSometimes... you just can't hold it in. Most days I have a lot on my mind. Things bug me, but I don't always take up a whole podcast episode to get it out of my system.. Sometimes, though... I just have to let it out and talk about it. Today is one of those days. I saw something on my way to work the other day that just sent me flying. We're fighting a war. Yes. a war. And today, I'm gonna tell you how to WIN. Today is all about letting you...2017-09-0739 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#53 - Essential Oils 101 - What YOU Need To KnowSometimes treasure is hiding in plain sight. I don't know everything... nor will I ever claim to. When I find some new information that I feel has benefit not only to me, but to others... I want to share it! In the not-too-distant past I discovered "essential oils". I had seen them in passing but didn't know what they were... and didn't feel the need to investigate. As far as I knew they were just a small army of weird little bottles behind the counter at the natural food/supplement stores. When I went to NOW Foods headquarters in...2017-09-011h 05
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#52 - How to define success and failure - Anchor Down RecapI talk a big game sometimes... Going into Anchor Down 24 Hour Ultramarathon... I made a bold statement. I said, just like I did before Ghost Train Rail Trail Race last year, that I was coming for a belt buckle. The only acceptable outcome of the race was a 100 mile finish. I did not finish 100 miles at Anchor Down... and I had to figure something out - how to define success and failure. In recapping the event... I'm pretty sure, at least in this instance, I've managed to map out the gray area and do just that. 2017-08-2457 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#51- Why Do We Run... And What Does It Take?There's more to a race than you think. There's so much that goes into a race, yes, of course, from the participant's side... but from the Race Director, too. I was fortunate enough to have a chat with a buddy of mine, Jay, who is both a runner AND a race director (I find the best ones are) about exactly what's involved. Jay joined us in the studio to chat about runners, both "normal distance" and ultra distance... the differences between the two, and what makes us tick. He also talks about what it takes to be...2017-08-171h 09
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#50 - Who are you, and what do you REALLY want?Do you REALLY know yourself? Every once in a while... it's important to stop and "check yourself". Are you happy? With work, home life, your relationships? Are you where you thought you were going to be? Have you achieved what you thought you were going to achieve? How did you even get here? Good or bad - you should know. And if you're not happy... perhaps you need to ask the important questions. Who am I? Why am I here? What do I REALLY want? Are you willing to look deep, and get really honest?...2017-08-1147 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#49 - Fight Your Monster And Take Back Your LifeWe all have monsters to fight. Some things are tougher to deal with than others. We all have our own struggles and battles, and some might seem impossible to win. Even if you've won a battle or two... maybe you can't seem to win the war. What's worse - some of these things we fight... other people can't understand it. To them, it might as well be... some imaginary monster we're fighting. Despite that, you can't give up. There are people that get it... and that are rooting for you. Like us. We've got our own...2017-08-0355 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight LossThe Big Guy and The Power Of CommunityYou are not alone. It can be easy to think you're all alone, on a little island, whether you're struggling with nutrition, fitness, or specifically running. I'm here to tell you... you're not alone. There is a larger community you are a part of whether you realize it or not, and there are many smaller communities still that you can become a part of intentionally. Ted Spiker joins me on Episode 48 of the podcast to talk about exactly that. You DO belong, and you're doing great! Ted, through his interest in and passion f...2017-07-281h 02
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#47 - Yes, you DO have what it takes!Run a marathon and change your life... It's no secret that I TRULY believe in the transformative power of running. When I go running for long enough I find my happy place, my mind can wander stress-free, and I can just... be. I realize it doesn't work for everyone this way, but it does for me, and it does for many others. I'd love for more people to discover this... problem is, so many people out there don't just think marathons are crazy... they simply think they're not capable. That's why I'm so excited about...2017-07-2157 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#46 - How To Embrace The Powerful Secret Weapon Inside You.There is REAL power deep inside you. I feel like I talk about this every single day... I also feel like it's not really given the weight and consideration it deserves. "Belief" has incredible power and weight. Simply believing something hard enough can make it real. Yes, really. I'm saying that belief, attitude, and how you approach life can have real, physical manifestations. Don't believe me? I've got some food for thought that might just change your mind... What's in this episode: Cure your acid reflux... at the cost of DEATH?! What Gwenyth Paltrow's ne...2017-07-1453 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#45 - Snake Oil And Deception In The Fitness WorldI love what I do, and I take it seriously. Fitness isn't just narcissism, gym selfies, and aesthetics. For some people, it's about very real, very important changes. Physical and emotional health and well-being could be at stake. This is important... crucial... and in some very extreme cases... even life or death. So naturally, while I do enjoy my job... I also take it very seriously. Which is why I have absolutely no tolerance for those who would play the system and play the people for a quick buck... What's in this episode: I have w...2017-07-0754 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#44 - 3 Powerful Life Lessons I Learned... In A GraveyardThe dead still have plenty to teach us. I had a plan. It was going to be a good 10 mile mid-week run and I was going to brainstorm for the podcast. I had a topic and I was gonna flesh it out. Then I ran through a graveyard. I don't know what possessed me to do so... but I did. I'm glad, too. I learned a few powerful things that might not otherwise have occurred to me... What's in this episode: The FitWife and I FINALLY have a date day! Running is finally in fu...2017-06-2944 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#43 - 5 Easy Ways To Have The Best Summer EverYou've noticed, I'm sure, it's now hot out there. The tell-tale signs are all around us - it's now officially SUMMER! This is that wonderful time of year that everyone always complains it's too hot out, the kids whine to turn on the A/C while Mom or Dad tell 'em "sure, when YOU pay the electric bill", and we all not-so-patiently wait for fall, and with it... cooler weather. What if, though... instead of complaining... we just took steps to make this the best summer EVER? Wouldn't THAT be great? I've got 5 ea...2017-06-2245 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#42 - Does Your Gym Really Love You?What stands out, really, in the fitness industry? It’s a question I’m sure almost nobody things to ask, but I’m asking it. Does your gym really love you? And do YOU love it back? It’s weird, right? To think of it like that? What does that even mean? It’s a place with stuff you pick up and put down. A place with stuff you run on. You swipe a key card or fob or id badge or something and you do stuff. Sometimes I go. Sometimes I don’t. Where’s the “love” in that?2017-06-151h 06
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#41 - The New Workout Plan(Seewww.SoTHISIsFitness.com/podcast41 for extended show notes/blog) Our fitness routine is insane. Seriously - the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over... And expecting a different result. Why do we expect that our same cycle of failure at the gym is eventually thing to result in success? Something we're doing is not working. Its time to try a new approach. We need a new way. A plan that will work. Something that's proven. Times have changed, we have changed, and the fitness industry has changed. I...2017-06-081h 07
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#40 - Digging Deeper Than Deep(See www.SoTHISIsFitness.com/podcast40 for extended show notes/blog) We are capable of incredible things. Sometimes I think we lose sight of how BIG of a deal some of what we do is. We go out there and do the previously impossible on a regular basis without batting an eyelash. Without it dawning on us that, yes, just a short while ago I wouldn't have dreamed of this. We should really give ourselves more credit. As hard as we may push... there's a deeper level most will never tap into. W...2017-06-0156 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#39 - On The Eve Of Battle(See www.SoTHISIsFitness.com/podcast39 for extended show notes/blog) On the eve of a great battle, there is much to do. There are plans to be finalized, preparations to be made. Warriors have to gear up and mentally prepare for what they're about to do. When we're about to take on a new phase of our journey... well... we're no different. Instead of swords and shields, we're donning running shoes and a water bottle, or cross-trainers and a sweat towel. And yes, we ARE about to do battle... just in a different way. It's w...2017-05-2551 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#37 - Easier Said Than Done(See www.SoTHISIsFitness.com/podcast37 for extended show notes/blog) Things aren't always... simple. Most people have figured out... fitness is a difficult thing. There's a ton of info online to tell you what to do, how to do it, and how to make it stick. The fact of the matter is... it's usually easier said than done. We all know the phrase... and it's true. Despite best efforts, sometimes we hit a wall and can't do it It happens to the best of us. We know what we need to do...2017-05-1149 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#36 - Doing The Right Thing w/Jim Emme (CEO - NOW Foods)(See www.SoTHISIsFitness.com/podcast36 for extended show notes/blog) It's rare to find a company that cares. All we tend to see in the news about big corporations is how they're screwing the little guy, driving mom and pop out of business, and focusing solely on profit over people. When you come across a company that's doing it right... well, it can catch you off-guard. It's refreshing, to say the least, but it really makes you take notice because of how rare it is. I have taken notice - NOW Foods is one such com...2017-05-041h 16
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#35 - Maggie Guterl Rises Above "Mediocrity"(See www.SoTHISIsFitness.com/podcast35 for extended show notes/blog) We tend to low-ball ourselves. We generally have a tendency to believe we are less capable than we really are. We routinely underrate our true potential, and assume we can only go so high up on the achievement ladder. We see the accomplishments of others and rank ourselves against them... assuming that if THAT'S where THEY can get... we must be somewhere down just a little bit below them. We need to believe we can rise above mediocrity. We are capable of...2017-04-271h 01
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#34 - Tough Ruck(See www.SoTHISIsFitness.com/podcast34 for extended show notes/blog) Tough Ruck was born from fire and baptized in bravery. When the Boston Marathon was bombed in 2013... terrorists thought they crushed us. Instead, they showed the true colors of the City of Boston, its people, and its visitors. A number of those had been ruck marching the marathon - after ruck marching 26.2 miles, hearing the call, they sprang into action helping in any way they can. With increased security, they weren't able to ruck march the marathon in full gear again. Rather than b...2017-04-2058 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#33 - Mike Wardian Goes The Distance(See www.SoTHISIsFitness.com/podcast33 for extended show notes/blog) Who says it couldn't be you? Some people are out there doing some pretty amazing things... and often I find they simply fell into it by accident. No grand designs of fame, fortune, and conquering. Simply... "I want to run Boston"... or... "I'd like to stay fit in the off-season". And then, before you know it... you're crushing several 100 mile ultramarathons in a year and setting world records running marathons in 7 continents... at 42 years old... like Mike Wardian. Age is just a number... an...2017-04-131h 09
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#32 - John Kelly and The Barkley Marathons(See www.SoTHISIsFitness.com/podcast32 for extended show notes/blog) Maybe the impossible... is really just improbable... Something major happened in a relatively small and obscure part of the athletic world this past weekend. It's the sort of thing that makes you stop and think. This thing... if you look at it in a big picture sort of way... kind of makes you realize (as if you needed another clue)... that maybe there is no limit to what we are capable of. It's all relative. Put this in perspective. An event ca...2017-04-061h 19
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#31 - Old Dogs, New Tricks, and Baby Steps(See www.SoTHISIsFitness.com/podcast31 for extended show notes/blog) Habits are hard to break... but it CAN be done. After much pondering, it dawns on me that despite having everything you need to achieve success... it is possible to not even make it out the gate. You can have attainable goals. You can have a plan in place. You can have support systems and you can have the tools themselves necessary to complete the task... but in the end... none of that may matter. Why? Old habits may be holding you back.2017-03-301h 09
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#30 - True Triumph: Mike Collins(See www.SoTHISIsFitness.com/podcast30 for extended show notes/blog) There are more ways to triumph than weight loss. There's a concept in the fitness world, which I have talked about many times... called "non-scale victories". Often times the scale might not move as much as we'd like and we get discouraged. Times like those it's important to celebrate the non-scale victories, like "hey, that shirt fits great now!" or "I finished a 5K!" or "wow, I just finished the Spartan Ultra Beast at Mt. Killington!" Ok... some people are more ex...2017-03-231h 08
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#29 - Leaving The Job That Changed My Life(See www.SoTHISIsFitness.com/podcast29 for extended show notes/blog) Sometimes in life we come to a crossroads. When we get to this crossroads... we usually have to make a decision. Sometimes, it's a pretty big decision. Sometimes... it's a decision who's consequences can ultimately alter the course of the rest of your life. I recently stood at a crossroads like that. And to steal a line from a famous poem... I took the road less travelled. I am leaving the job that changed my life. In doing so, I...2017-03-161h 21
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#28 - Peter Villa, The Boston Marathon, & Fundraising(See www.SoTHISIsFitness.com/podcast28 for extended show notes/blog) What's the big deal with Boston? The Boston Marathon holds a high level of regard among those in the running world, and rightly so. It's one of the more challenging, the oldest, and the most prestigious marathons you can hope to participate in. It is highly desired and notoriously difficult to get in to. You've either got to run another marathon VERY fast to qualify, or you've got to be accepted to a charity team and raise gobs of money. But how exactly does that e...2017-03-091h 04
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#27 - Girl Scout Cookies & Marathon MagicI feel like I've recommended this before... ...But sometimes you've just gotta CELEBRATE a victory, right? Well that's... Largely... What today's about! Marathon #7 complete! And a new Personal best to boot! Plus...A day in the life! And, well, this episode is the beginning of some new stuff for the podcast! Join Darrell and Megan for: The big Marathon #7 finish Hyannis Marathon, and how it went The importance of self-massage That final boost New stuff! Girl Scout Cookies Connect with So THIS Is Fitness Facebook Instagram The...2017-03-021h 03
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#19 - 2017, Goalsetting, & Getting Uncomfortable�If you're going to get somewhere...you have to know how to get there. In order to know HOW to get there... don't you first have to know WHERE it actually is you're going? Welcome to the reason why New Year's (fitness) resolutions fail - all this ambition backed by no goal and no plan. Sometimes you figure it out. Sometimes you can push. You keep achieving your goals as they get progressively harder. Eventually...the next logical goal makes you REALLY uncomfortable... Well gee...guess we just have to figure that out, eh...2017-01-0552 min
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#18 - The New England Spahtens, OCR, & A New Year (Apologies for the double-publish...technical difficulties earlier) There's just not enough time in the day (or in the podcast) sometimes. So many things to talk about... Well, today I cover three BIG things! Two of them I cover REALLY well! One is...well...just tough to talk about with saying the same thing everyone else has already said. The spotlight here is...The New England Spahtens. Who, what, why, and how. And more, of course :) And I've got Paul Jones to tell me allllll about it. ...2016-12-291h 16
So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#17 - True Triumph: Katrina WhiteI continue to be floored & impressed by the people I meet. If you believe the best in humanity, you'll encounter it...and that's exactly what happened on frigid Millinocket weekend. Katrina is an AMAZING person, someone who's story I can only call a True Triumph. I am thrilled to have her on the show to share that story and shine a little light on the hope that awaits every single person out there hoping to make a transformation. There was a lot to cover in this episode... I...2016-12-221h 05So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#15 - Roadtrip & Making TimeEvery once in a while it's important to get away, have a little fun, and spend some time with those you love. This weekend, that happened to coincide with the opportunity to run a marathon and do some good for a town that needed it! Darrell and Megan ventured up to Millinocket, ME for the Millinocket Marathon. Join them on this episode as they Roadtrip up LIVE as they record! Musings about the weekend, the event, coffee, and stick figure families abound. You can learn more about the Millinocket Marathon at ht...2016-12-1357 minSo THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#14 - ThankfulEvery once in a while we lose our way, lose our reason...and fall off-track. Welcome to Darrell's past month. The short and sweet here is...every once in a while we have that epiphany moment that swings us back on track. Today, you get to hear Darrell's epiphany as it happens! hurrah. Find Darrell and So THIS Is Fitness online at: www.SoTHISIsFitness.com www.facebook.com/SoTHISIsFitness www.instagram.com/SnuffyDX and check out my sponsors: www.addaday.com www.HealthWarrior.com...2016-12-1339 minSo THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#13 - Beer + Fitness = LoveIt's one of the weirdest team-ups out there...but for some reason beer (well, alcohol in general) and fitness seem to go together just like peanut butter & jelly. I, for one, enjoy a good brew every now and then...as does every other Average Joe out there. But there are some questions we should probably be asking before we start chugging away, don't you think? With that under consideration...I ventured back to the Foolproof Brewery to talk to the President of the company - Nick - about all things beer. In This E...2016-12-131h 04So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#12 - Welcome Back, DingbatEvery once in a while the universe has to remind us that yes, we do in fact live in the real world. There are rules you play by, things you do and do not do. Even if you can achieve something as incredible as a 100 mile endurance run finish...a half-marathon can still take you down under the right circumstances (i.e. if you’re being stupid). Simple rules do still apply - they are, after all, RULES. Now that Darrell has come out the other side of his big 100 miler goal...it’s time to figure out w...2016-12-1348 minSo THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#11 - The Best Is Yet To ComeIt is absolutely stunning what the human body is capable of. At a certain point, though, the body will go...the body can do it...and it's up to the mind to complete the task. This is the battle ultramarathon runners endure as they push the limits of human capability. Darrell has just discovered exactly what that battle is like. Completing a 100 mile ultramarathon changes your perspective on things. Join Darrell as he delves into how it went, what it all means, and what happens next. Find Darrell online at: www.SoTHISIsFitness.com...2016-12-131h 03So THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#10 - Countdown To OblivionIt's funny to think how one decision, one feeling, can change the course of your life. When you're staring down your first 100 mile ultramarathon, and it's less than 48 hours away...you tend to reflect on what you're about to do and, really...how you got here in the first place. Join Darrell as he look at exactly what he's about to do, how he got here, and what exactly he's thinking going into this thing. Darrell also recaps this past weekend, his Mom's latest triumph, and does a fun new thing wi...2016-12-1356 minSo THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#9 - Less Than IdealThings don't always go according to plan...when the ceiling comes crashing down on you, it can be tough to find the drive to keep on plowing forward and sticking to the plan. When conditions are less than ideal, it's up to us to hunker down, toughen up, and make up the difference from within ourselves. Darrell recaps last weekend - Megan's triumphant Hartford Marathon run, the heinous weather nightmare that was Newport Marathon, and what its really all about. You can find Darrell online at: www.SoTHISIsFitness.com www.Facebook.c...2016-12-1340 minSo THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#8 - The Struggle Is RealFitness is hard. Life is hard. Why does everything have to be so hard? Often we want to shed the stuff that’s harder than we feel like it has to be. And often, the thing that’s easiest to shed...is health and fitness. The gym membership. The running. The whatever. We make things harder than they have to be. We give in. That struggle is what keeps us from achieving the greatness we’re all capable of, and it’s up to us to find a way to break through. Darrell talks about his own s...2016-12-1338 minSo THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#7 - You Can Lead A Horse To Water...Even if you’re a fitness fanatic, or had that epiphany and “found fitness”...it can be tough to get those you care about to have that same kind of “awakening”. It can be frustrating, saddening, and even cause a little anger and resentment when friends and loved ones just refuse to do something you KNOW will be beneficial for them, and that they might even enjoy! So how do you get those YOU care about to the same place? You might not like the answer… Find Darrell & So THIS Is Fitness online! http://www.SoTHISIsFitn...2016-12-1352 minSo THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#5 - The Fool's MileDarrell and Megan venture out to the Foolproof brewery to experience one of the more...off-color...athletic events out there - a “beer mile”. Learn what a beer mile is, how it came to be a “thing”, and what it's really to participate in one. Also… Learn why Darrell came frighteningly close to his first voluntary DNF. And in a shocking turn of events...Megan beats Darrell in a race! All this and more in episode 5! You can learn more about Foolproof Brewing Company and the events they hold (both at and away from the brewery) at www.foolpro...2016-12-1324 minSo THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#4 - FUNMegan & Darrell recap the mid-August race weekend of Anchor Down Ultramarathon and the Falmouth Road Race. They talk about each race, the experience they each had therein, and the big differences between the two. There was one BIG difference...and its what everything circles back around to...fun. You can learn more about Anchor Down Ultramarathon at www.AnchorDownUltra.com Check out www.RunTrueNorth.com to learn about their company and other events (including my favorite - Narragansett Summer Running Festival!). And check out www.FalmouthRoadRace.com for more on THAT race.2016-12-1348 minSo THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#3 - The Long & The Short Of It (2/2)Last time Darrell & Megan talked about their big goals and the training necessary for success. This time, they talk about the running journeys that led them here. Their stories aren't quite so crazy, and could easily be anyone's story...including yours. It all starts with that first step.2016-12-1339 minSo THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#2 - The Long & The Short Of It (1/2)Darrell & Megan talk about the big goals they've been working towards all year and what the final 3 months of training looks like. Delve into their training plans a bit and get some ideas for your own! It's not as out of reach or silly as it might seem - we promise :) All that, plus a lesson in...making the right call... Next time? The running journeys that led them to this point. This episode backlogged - originally published on Athlete On Fire2016-12-1330 minSo THIS Is Fitness | Health, Fitness, Running & Weight Loss#1 - FailureI'm Darrell McTague, and THIS is "So THIS Is Fitness". Join me as I share a little bit about myself, where So THIS Is Fitness came from (it's been around for a while, actually), and what its really all about. And, in the wake of my most recent ultramarathon experience...let's talk a little bit about failure. This episode backlogged - originally published on the Athlete On Fire feed.2016-12-1321 min