What makes you come alive? Welcome to the RunAlive Podcast, where we explore what we can learn from running and apply to our daily lives.
This is not your normal running podcast - you won’t find splits and training plans here. We explore why running is important to our guests and what we can learn from their lives. We speak to authors, politicians, coaches, athletes and activists - running is the thread that joins it all together.
We take a deep look into the lives of guests, to tell great stories which provide learning and insight into the lives, stories and habits of them as people. Each episode is drawn together with a "Go-Do" something practical that we've learnt from the guest, that can help us all grow and improve in our daily lives.
Follow us on social media:
You can drop us a DM, send us a picture or tag us on instagram, linkedin or twitter, join our strava group or send us an email: hello@runalive.co.uk
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What makes you come alive? Welcome to the RunAlive Podcast, where we explore what we can learn from running and apply to our daily lives.
This is not your normal running podcast - you won’t find splits and training plans here. We explore why running is important to our guests and what we can learn from their lives. We speak to authors, politicians, coaches, athletes and activists - running is the thread that joins it all together.
We take a deep look into the lives of guests, to tell great stories which provide learning and insight into the lives, stories and habits of them as people. Each episode is drawn together with a "Go-Do" something practical that we've learnt from the guest, that can help us all grow and improve in our daily lives.
Follow us on social media:
You can drop us a DM, send us a picture or tag us on instagram, linkedin or twitter, join our strava group or send us an email: hello@runalive.co.uk
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome back to Season 4 of the RunAlive Podcast - so excited to be back with you and welcoming 2 new CoHosts in Gill and Rohan.
Are you enjoying the podcast? Help us cover some of the costs: buymeacoffee.com/runalive
This week:
We introduce Gill and Rohan to the podcast and we've been thinking about:
Win and fail of the week
Our guest this week:
Mario Fraioli is a Bay Area-based running coach who works with a number of Olympic Trials-level marathoners, top ultrarunners, and competitive age-group athletes. He also writes and publishes the morning shakeout, a weekly email newsletter and occasional podcast that covers running and other topics that interest him.
Summary
In this episode, Mario shares how running serves as a powerful lens through which he views and navigates life. He opens up about the evolution of his relationship with running, which began in high school as a way to stay fit for basketball but has since grown into a lifelong passion that shapes his approach to coaching, personal growth, and self-discovery.
Key Takeaways:
Coaching as Holistic Development:
Mario emphasises that coaching goes beyond physical training—it's about nurturing the whole person. He aims to understand how running fits into an athlete's life and help ensure it occupies a healthy space.
Curiosity as a Driver for Growth:
Mario highlights curiosity as a motivating force. Rather than comparing himself to his past achievements, he remains curious about what he can accomplish at his current stage in life.
Knowing When to Quit with Confidence:
Mario talks about the importance of quitting when something isn’t working, framing it as a positive and brave choice. He sees it as essential for avoiding unnecessary suffering and reevaluating one's approach.
Thank You:
Thank you for tuning in! Please subscribe, leave a review and share! Join the Strava Group and follow us and tag us on twitter, instagram, linkedin, tiktok or send us an email: hello@runalive.co.uk
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.