#63 Gary Saxton | 100 Marathons after 50: A Runner's Journey of Discovery, Performance and Growth.

The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts. MidPack Musings SubStack https://troymeadows.substack.com/?r=2gjcgs&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist Support the MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠. https://www.patreon.com/TheMidPackerPod Check Out MPP Merch https://runtraillife.com/collections/midpacker-pod-merch Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods. Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy’s Coaching Page https://runtraillife.com/pages/rtl-coaching-services “Don't be afraid to fail. Get out of your comfort zone. Push your limits.” In this episode, Troy Meadows speaks with Gary Saxton, who shares his remarkable journey from military service to earning a Harvard MBA, becoming a business executive, and ultimately becoming an accomplished runner. After the age of 50, Gary completed over 100 marathons. He discusses how his military background has influenced his business career, the challenges of balancing family and health, and the importance of community in running.  Gary also reflects on his experiences as a coach and pacer, highlighting the supportive nature of the running community. He introduces his book, *100 Marathons After 50*, which details his motivations and experiences throughout his running journey.  During their conversation, Gary shares insights about the marathon experience, discussing both the challenges and rewards of running multiple marathons. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the stages of running—discovery, performance, and growth—and explains how failure can lead to success. He recounts personal experiences, including running the Boston Marathon shortly after back surgery, and underscores the significance of community and the enriching experiences that come from pushing one's limits in both running and life. Gary’s Links IG: @garysruns Gary’s new book: 100 Marathons After 50: A Runner's Journey of Discovery, Performance and Growth. https://www.amazon.com/100-Marathons-After-Discovery-Performance/dp/B0DP6XTR95 Sponsor Links:  ⁠Run Trail Life⁠ - https://runtraillife.com/ Use code: midpackerpod to double the donation from your purchase.  Visit RunTrailLife.com to check out our line of Hats and Organic cotton T's. ⁠ Freetrail⁠ - https://freetrail.com/ Visit Freetrail.com to sign up today. MidPacker Pod Links: Instagram⁠ | ⁠Patreon⁠ | SubStack Troy Meadows Links: Instagram⁠ | Twitter⁠ | ⁠Website⁠ | ⁠Strava⁠  Freetrail Links:⁠ Freetrail Pro⁠ | ⁠Patreon⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Website⁠ | ⁠YouTube Gary Saxton, 100 Marathons After 50, running, marathons, military service, health, coaching, community, personal journey, ultra marathons, family, marathon, ultra marathon, running journey, performance, growth, failure, Boston Marathon, training, community, life lessons