Episode 18: Fostering Lifelong Running with Nick Clark

In this episode of the Making Strides Podcast AJ and Adam sit down with Nick Clark to discuss developing a lifelong relationship with running. Nick has been at the top of the game in the ultra world, runs the Gnar Runners (race organization in the northern Colorado area), and has been running consistently for decades. He brings a wealth of knowledge and perspective with his history and involvement in the running community. He also has a son who is very much into running, so we get to talk about his development now that Nick is on the other side of things to help foster a lifelong love of the sport. 4:00 Nick's entry into running 5:40 AJ's relates and compares his entry into running 8:15 Adam's entry to running and setting up for success long term 13:20 Post competitive athletics burnout 15:45 Motivating factors for Nick over the years 22:00 Nick's motivation to transition to trail & ultra running 23:40 Nick's injuries over the years…or lack thereof 28:25 Nick's influence on his son's running journey 31:20 Youth in sports for longevity 35:00 Key components to lifelong running  Nick's Race Directing Company, Gnar Runners Adam's website at RunMental Adam's Instagram RunMental facebook page AJ's website at Up and Running Physical Therapy  AJ's Instagram Up and Running PT facebook page