Doug set out to run 67 miles, but didn't finish. In today's episode we learn happened, what would he do differently next time, and how he's moving forward.
We've had a few professional athletes on NMA Radio before - soccer players, runners, bodybuilders - but this sport is new to the show: Disc golf.
Today's guest, Eagle McMahon, is one of the best disc golfers in the world, having won many of the most important tournaments and brought new attention and life to the sport. And it just so happen he's a plant-based athlete, fan of No Meat Athlete Radio, and one of Doug's favorite athletes to follow.
So when we finally connected, we immediately invited him to be on the show.
In today's episode, Doug sits down with Eagle to talk life as a professional touring vegan athlete, fueling for tournaments, the growth of disc golf, and how to handle the pressure from the biggest stages in your sport.
It took Matt 7 years and 6 marathons to qualify for Boston. What took so long?
And more importantly, the lessons he learned for how to do it quicker.
Today's episode topic comes from a reader email. She was afraid to announce to the world that she wants to run a marathon, for fear of embarrasment if she fails.
Is this timmid, quiet approach the right one as you set a big goal? Or should you go all in and 'burn the boats'?
We like to keep it simple when it comes to fitness, nutrition, and habits. Here are the 15 tools we use almost every single day that help us achieve that goal.