Episode 8

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10th May 2020

Building Mental Toughness Through Running I E8 Calendar Club

This is a special episode for me. With a group of friends in April, I completed a running challenge called the Calendar Club.

I invited our group onto The Struggle is Real to discuss the challenge and lessons learned. We have lots of laughs throughout as everyone shares stories about their personal experiences.

This light-hearted episode is perfect for those looking to learn more about a fitness challenge that they could use to jumpstart their health journey.

 

Key Takeaways:

[3:27] Why each member wanted to do Calendar Club

[4:48] Discussion about our views on being a runner

[10:58] How we held themselves accountable throughout the month

[20:31] Overcoming long run days using mental fortitude

[32:08] Lessons learned by completing Calendar Club

 

Favorite Quotes:

[10:14] It’s encouraging for anyone who’s like, I don’t think I can do that. Actually you can do it, if you just decide to be dedicated to it. - Gaby

[15:10] I disliked most of it. - Shane

[26:25] There was this head wind, a really strong head wind. And it seemed to change direction no matter what side of the track I was on. - Mike

[34:07] Before you know it, your hardest workout is now your warmup. - Shane

[38:54] It’s on like donkey kong. - Bri

 

Mentions:

Jesse Itzler IG: @jesseitzler

TSIR episode with Shane Jenne: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfDJxjkECqg&t=651shttps://www.tsirpodcast.com/e4-shane-jenne-from-overweight-to-fitness-coach-i-the-sandbox-with-justin-peters/

The Struggle is Real episode with Kyle Peters: https://www.tsirpodcast.com/e2-kyle-peters-the-power-of-authenticity-i-the-sandbox-with-justin-peters/

 

More of Calendar Club:

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Brianna Schaeffer @brishafe

Shane Jenne @shanejenne

Gaby Deimeke @gdeimz

Mike Neace @mikeneace

 

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