Ordinary Marathoner

It took two and a half years, but it finally caught me. I finally caught the Covid-bug. I was starting to think maybe I had some kind of natural immunity, or maybe I had it but without knowing… an asymptomatic case, that may have helped boost my immunity. My primary experience with Covid lasted 2-3 … Continue reading "Podcast #453 – Finally Got Covid" The post Podcast #453 – Finally Got Covid appeared first on Ordinary Marathoner.

What an incredible weekend in Lake Chisago, MN. This is exactly the kind of experience I was hoping to build when I started the Ordinary Marathoner Podcast. A cohesive and caring team with individual goals above and beyond anything they once thought possible. Lake Chisago was host to a great event. As a team, we … Continue reading "Podcast #452 – Team Ordinary Conquers the Lake Chisago Triathlon" The post Podcast #452 – Team Ordinary Conquers the Lake Chisago Triathlon appeared first on Ordinary Marathoner.

It’s that time of year again! Ironman Lake Placid week! We have been traveling up to this serene vacation-area almost every year since 2017. I haven’t done the race since 2019, but I have eyes on the 2023 version. That meant that this year’s trip, along with being a spectator and volunteer, gave me an … Continue reading "Podcast #451 – Recon Mission: Ironman Lake Placid" The post Podcast #451 – Recon Mission: Ironman Lake Placid appeared first on Ordinary Marathoner.

Running has been the bane of my triathlon existence lately. I just can’t get off the snide – haven’t embraced it as I once did. With lofty goals of 140.6 Miles in Lake Placid next year, it’s time I confronted this issue head-on. How to go about doing so? Easy. Set a Medium-Term goal that … Continue reading "Podcast #450 – Running Is Truth" The post Podcast #450 – Running Is Truth appeared first on Ordinary Marathoner.

Last year I completed IM Mussleman 70.3 despite being a bit unprepared, undertrained, and overweight. Heading up to Geneva, NY this year, I had 3 distinct goals. Improve on the swim, improve on the bike, improve on the run. I am happy to report that I improved on ALL THREE! It was a beautiful day … Continue reading "Podcast #449 – 2022 Ironman Musselman 70.3 Recap" The post Podcast #449 – 2022 Ironman Musselman 70.3 Recap appeared first on Ordinary Marathoner.

Last week we talked about diet and the importance of not eating like a dick. This week, we bring a little more proof as to why. As I recorded last week’s podcast, I speculated that my 2017 Ironman Lake Placid bike ride was faster than my 2019 bike. Unfortunately, I didn’t have the numbers in … Continue reading "Podcast #448 – Less Weight = More Speed, Here are the Receipts" The post Podcast #448 – Less Weight = More Speed, Here are the Receipts appeared first on Ordinary Marathoner.

The dreaded yo-yo. That’s the history of my weight gain and loss. Weight goes up, weight goes down. I feel like I have never reached my optimal weight in terms of performance. I start to lose, but the race always beats me to it and then I get content and gain it back. That is … Continue reading "Podcast #447 – My Best Diet Tip? Don’t Eat Like a…" The post Podcast #447 – My Best Diet Tip? Don’t Eat Like a… appeared first on Ordinary Marathoner.

This podcast was tougher for me to do than it looks. It took some self-reflection, some self-admission, and changing a long-held outlook I have dealt with for years. Parts of it may seem silly to others, even though it was important to me. It would be a fair assessment to call me naïve and possibly … Continue reading "Podcast #446 – What’s My Why? Well, it’s a Long Story." The post Podcast #446 – What’s My Why? Well, it’s a Long Story. appeared first on Ordinary Marathoner.

Four days into my new training mindset. I was cruising – crushing workout after workout. Feeling great. Until… Waking up with an injured foot in WEEK ONE (of nearly 60 weeks to come) was something I didn’t expect. It threw me for a bit of a loop, and led me to lose focus – especially … Continue reading "Podcast #445 – Don’t Lose Focus… Even When Plans Get Bashed in the Face!" The post Podcast #445 – Don’t Lose Focus… Even When Plans Get Bashed in the Face! appeared first on Ordinary Marathoner.

With Ironman Chattanooga 70.3 now in the rearview, it’s time to look ahead. After much thought, I’ve decided it’s time to think big again. As the years fly by, these big events tend to feel more and more challenging. There’s just no better time than the present. This goal may be familiar… and it may … Continue reading "Podcast #444 – Setting A New Goal" The post Podcast #444 – Setting A New Goal appeared first on Ordinary Marathoner.

Inspired by our recent trip to Chattanooga, where we met up with over a dozen Team Ordinaries and participated in the Ironman Chattanooga 70.3, the podcast returns! That’s right! We’re back! It’s been about 5 months since our last podcast. It took an incredible weekend with incredible people to bring it back. Let’s get started … Continue reading "Podcast #443 – We’re Back With an Ironman Chattanooga 70.3 Recap!" The post Podcast #443 – We’re Back With an Ironman Chattanooga 70.3 Recap!...

If you remember our podcast with Noah Cass, you’ll know of Kevin Coughlin. Kevin tagged along on the 145-mile run with Noah from Somers, CT to Lake George, NY. The excitement of that run lit a spark, and Kevin has been seeking bigger and better challenges ever since. He ran the 250 mile border of … Continue reading "Podcast #442 – Kevin Coughlin" The post Podcast #442 – Kevin Coughlin appeared first on Ordinary Marathoner.

When you build a non-profit, your first concern is always “How do I help people?” Scott Frasard had an idea. He developed our Actually Autistic Athletes program and began searching for a participant. Jonah Papovich is a 15 year old who loves art and music. Exercise was never a main focus, but his mother Maureen … Continue reading "Podcast #441 – Actually Autistic Athletes – Jonah and Maureen Papovich, Scott Frasard" The post Podcast #441 – Actually Autistic Athletes – Jonah and Maureen...

Hope you all had a Happy Thanksgiving! Special thank you to all who participated in this weekend’s Ordinary Half Marathon – our informal fall race. We had more participants in this year’s half than last year. We love when we see our community growing. Especially now that everything benefits the Ordinary Marathoner Foundation. While you … Continue reading "Podcast #440 – OMF Success, Ordinary Half, Giving Tuesday" The post Podcast #440 – OMF Success, Ordinary Half, Giving Tuesday appeared...

Thank you for your patience as we work through a bit of a hiatus on the podcasting front. We have a bunch to catch up on including a number of big races that have taken place these past few weeks. We also discuss the incredible first year for the Ordinary Marathoner Foundation! This year we … Continue reading "Podcast #439 – Happy Thanksgiving" The post Podcast #439 – Happy Thanksgiving appeared first on Ordinary Marathoner.

Greg Rajkovic is one of the more interesting characters I’ve come across while doing this podcast. He’s based near Seattle, but our virtual paths crossed on a USA Triathlon Zwift ride. We invited him to our weekly trivia ride, and his quick answers and near-perfect attendance made him a fixture there. Greg was a quiet … Continue reading "Podcast #438 – Greg Rajkovic" The post Podcast #438 – Greg Rajkovic appeared first on Ordinary Marathoner.

Noah Cass is a US Marine. When his friend Eddie Ryan was shot twice in the head leaving him paralyzed, Noah decided he wanted to help. Along with two friends, he decided to run from his home in Somers, CT, to Lake George, NY. The 145-mile journey would take more than two days. It was … Continue reading "Podcast #437 – Noah Cass, Tougher Than a Tank" The post Podcast #437 – Noah Cass, Tougher Than a Tank appeared first on Ordinary Marathoner.

Meet the McCollum twins, Karla and Konnie. Both have been active members of the Ordinary Marathoner community for years and have run many long-distance races. In one of those races, Konnie suffered a heart attack… and still finished! Ever since then, the twins have always run together. And it has been their dream to qualify … Continue reading "Podcast #436 – Karla and Konnie McCollum" The post Podcast #436 – Karla and Konnie McCollum appeared first on Ordinary Marathoner.

Around 10 years ago, Stu Weiner discovered the sport of running. Like many others who discover the sport, he climbed the distance ladder – culminating in some finishes at the Boston Marathon as a charity runner. Stu loves racing, and is approaching an incredible milestone – FIFTY half marathons! At his current pace, Stu thinks … Continue reading "Podcast #435 – Stu Weiner" The post Podcast #435 – Stu Weiner appeared first on Ordinary Marathoner.

After a little podcasting hiatus, we are back with a recap of the Ironman 70.3 Maine Relay event. Matt Schorer, Jacob Polzin and I went up to Old Orchard Beach last weekend for our first chance to participate in a relay-format half-Ironman event. All of us performed to the better side of our own expectations … Continue reading "Podcast #434 – IM Maine 70.3 Relay Recap" The post Podcast #434 – IM Maine 70.3 Relay Recap appeared first on Ordinary Marathoner.