Don't be fooled by Bear's gentle demeanor. He's an ultra running beast. He's got wisdom for Late Race Survival for days. Lean in and get to know Bear with me. If you're struggling with late race survival, Bear's got words for you.
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00:00 Introduction and Background
01:46 Spreading Positivity on Social Media
02:00 Growing Up in Oakley, Utah
03:26 The Origin of the Nickname 'Bear'
04:26 Pranking and Camping Stories
06:30 Coaching and the Go Crazy Podcast
08:08 Approach to Coaching and Training Programs
09:25 Taking on New Coaching Clients
10:38 Camille Heron's Training Approach
12:00 Importance of Training Runs and Milestones
14:44 Bart's Journey as a Runner
23:21 Overcoming Injury and Challenging Oneself
26:14 Pushing Through Mental and Physical Challenges
29:06 Pre-Decisional Commitment and Avoiding Quitting
35:45 Supporting and Uplifting Fellow Runners
40:26 Staying Focused on the Present Mile
43:39 Seeking Discomfort and Embracing Challenges
45:24 Putting Ego and Pride into the Race
46:08 The Scale of Cocodona 250
46:25 The Challenges of Cocodona
47:13 Preparation and Foot Care
48:12 The Importance of Pace and Strategy
49:10 Dealing with GI Issues
50:44 The Mental and Physical Toll
53:03 The Role of Pacers
57:16 Maintaining Your Own Race
01:01:34 Future Races and Giving Back
01:05:42 The Power of Mental Wins
01:07:08 Closing Remarks