PODCAST · health
Finding Strong
by patrick gates
Elite endurance athlete and coach, Mark Bottenhorn and Pat Gates, are on a mission to find strong. Episodes touch on topics including, performance, fitness, nutrition, mental health, and mindset.
Episodes
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Episode 052: Ryan Miller
Mark and Michael sit down with Mark's new coach, Ryan Miller. On the episode they discuss his journey as a professional runner and his coaching philosophy. At the end of the episode they discuss Ryan's thoughts on Mark's potential and his vision for him. As always, if you enjoyed this episode...
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Episode O51: Anatomy of a Training Week
Easy runs? Yes. Long runs? Of course. Quality sessions? What!? Mark and Michael take a deep dive into the anatomy of a Training Week including rest days, recovery, easy runs, long runs and quality sessions. They also briefly dive into the mindset required to execute a training week properly. As...
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Episode 050: Race Recap
Pat, Mark, and Michael sit down to discuss the Summer Stampede race. Mark goes into detail on what what well and some obstacles he had along the way leading up to the race. Mark teases something he is going to announce soon. As always, if you enjoyed this episode please rate us on iTunes, share…
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Episode 049: Beat the Heat
Mark and Pat sit down and dive into the physiological factors of training in the heat. Many endurance athletes are feeling the extra strain of the heat, Mark and Pat talk about some tips and strategy to overcome both the physical and mental battle of the summer in order to thrive and find the...
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Episode 48: Master your mind with Ben Saah
Pat, Mark and special guest Benjamin Saah talk about the importance of harnessing your mindset to break through self-imposed limitations. Ben's journey and experience in fitness allow him to silence his own self doubts. You can find him at @benjamin_saah As always, if you enjoyed this episode...
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Episode 047: Outlier
In this very casual conversation, Mark and Pat breakvdown their idea of an outlier mentality; what it takes to seperate yourself from the pack. They speak about vulnerable moments in their personal journey and Mark even breaks into a long-winded rant about the dangers of pitying yourself. As...
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Episode 046: Q & A pt II
Pat and Mark sit down to discuss questions asked by users over social media. They go over a wide range of topics such as recovering faster, fueling during long runs/races, and gaining and maintaining muscle mass with high volume training. As always, if you enjoyed this episode please rate us on...
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Episode 045: All In
Mark and Pat dive into some tactics they've used to sharpen their mental strength and resilience. The Co Hosts also demonstrate how Mark implements these into training and sharpening his athlete's for battle come race day or competition time. They discuss topics such as meditation, reframing,...
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Episode 044: Run Strong Blue Print
Periodization, training structure, key workouts? All of this might sound intimidating, but it's the ultimate blueprint for success in endurance sports. Patrick and Mark jump on the podcast to talk about Mark's methods for building his athlete's programs, some explanation behind the methods, and a...
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Episode 043: Brian Akers
Mark and Pat sit down with a very special guest, Brian - ultra endurance athlete, animal rights activist and host of the Flytrap Coalition Podcast. The trio discuss sustainability, podcasting, nutrition and planetary health as well as Brian's background in animal activism and why he chooses a...
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Episode 042: Rise To The Occasion
Pat and Mark discuss the quarantine protocol for optimizing your home quarters and daily routine into a bustling and fruitful environment for bringing out the best version of yourself. If you want to train like a maniac, no stress - we want you to push your limits and materialize your wildest...
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Episode 041: Base Week Breakdown
130 miles in the last 11 days!? Mark, Pat and Michael analyze Mark's base training phase, purpose behind scheduling and the ins and outs of his runs. Pat is undertaking a new challenge to ward off those quarantine blues. Michael discusses his disappointment around Boston and world marathon major...
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Episode 040: Thrive: Quarantine Edition
On today's episode, Pat and Mark discuss ways to optimize your environment to foster performance, wellness and creativity. It may not seem like it at face value but joy, creativity, purposeful intent and good habits make us better athletes. Pat and Mark talk about their methods for developing...
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Episode 039: Spread Love, Not Fear
It is clear that people with underlying chronic illness are having worse outcomes associated with Covid 19. It's important to control any factors you can that could potentially limit the development of chronic disease. Patrick and Mark discuss the latest happenings and social distancing...
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Episode 038: Stronger Together
Your race is canceled, now what? Many of us have poured our heart and soul into training for an event to see it canceled. Races may be canceled, but it certainly it doesn't mean that your training is going to waste. Pat and Mark sit down and discuss it on today's podcast. They also take user...
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Episode 037: Stay Your Course
Pat and Mark sit down and discuss how the pandemic protocol may likely help you reshape your training, mentality and nutrition for the better. We're faced with a very real problem, will we roll over and die, or will we see the opportunity and grab it by the throat? Races may be canceled for now,...
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Episode 036: Festival of PR's
Pat, Mark, and Michael sit down to discuss the recent events of the global pandemic and how, currently, it is important to stay the course more than ever. Michael reacts to the Boston Marathon pushing the race out to the fall for the first time in over 100 year. Mark announces a special event he...
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Episode 035: Supercharge Your Training
Pat and Mark sit down to discuss various ways to supercharge your training. Mark provides insight into his list of things you need to do to improve. He dive into varying surfaces while running, varying paces, varying shoes, and recovery. Special announcement at the end of the episode!!!!! As...
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Episode 034: Q & A Show
Pat and Mark sit down to go over questions that were asked over social media. They discuss a wide range of topics, such as, balancing training, nutrition for optimal performance, strength training, making choices that benefit long term success, and how to deal with set backs and disappointments.…
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Episode 033: Sid Vaughn
Pat and Mark sit down with Hoka One One and Northern Arizona Elite runner, Sid Vaughn, to discuss his journey to 2020 Olympic Marathon trials and his plans beyond. Photo credit: @Richiebee_ You can find Sid at: @cajunlightning As always, if you enjoyed this episode please rate us on iTunes, share...
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Episode 032: Ashlee Powers: Entrepreneurship and Olympic Trials
Pat and Mark sit down with Ashlee Powers to discuss her journey running at young age, to the collegiate level, to recently qualifying for the 2020 Olympic Trials. They go in depth with her college experience and how she overcame struggles with mental health. Ashlee is more than a runner, she is...
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Episode 031: Patrick Cutter
Pat and Mark sit down with Patrick Cutter and discuss his journey from high school athlete to a marathon stand out. They also discuss weight training, fitness, and how to consume $80 worth of pasta. As always, if you enjoyed this episode please rate us on iTunes, share and drop us a comment or...
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Episode 030: Conquer: The 54k Journey
"I will prepare and someday my time will come" - Abraham Lincoln. Mark is no stranger to hard work and the mentality required to thrive. However his deepest struggles in life have come in moments in which he's been short of confidence. It took 34 grueling miles on a muggy day in east Texas to...
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Episode 029: Marc Quinones
Mark and Michael sit down with award winning chef and admitted obsessive runner, Marc Quinones, to discuss his journey and the similarities between being an accomplished chef and driven athlete. Despite his success, he isn't a stranger to struggle and he's had to overcome a lot to get to this...
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Episode 028: Thrive Mindset
Thrive Mindset: Pat and Mark discuss their journey and growth from being tethered by a losing mindset to being freed and empowered by developing a Thrive Mindset. Change is the only constant in life, and the hosts have been no stranger to adversity - it was when they developed the tools to…
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Episode 027: 2020 Kickoff
It's 2020, lets party! Michael, Mark and Pat discuss their goals for 2020. Pat discusses his upcoming cross-country bike adventure, Michael speaks about his Boston 2020 race and beyond. Mark has a new sponsor, talks about his future plans for reinventing himself as an athlete, and his approach…
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Episode 026: Derek Yorek: Part I
Pat and Mark sit down with Derek Yorek. The hosts discuss his background, training methodology and supreme confidence. They also talk about his unique experience of leading the Boston Marathon. You can find Derek Yorek at: @yorekfit You can find the hosts of the Finding Strong Podcast: Michael:...
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Episode 025: Strength Training for Runners
Pat, Michael, and Mark sit down to discuss weight training, common misinformation, structuring your training, recovery, and answer user questions. You can find the hosts of the Finding Strong Podcast: Michael: @Sonofragingjoe Pat: @Patxgates Mark: @bottenhornrunning and www.markbottenhorn.com...
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Episode 024: Jake Jackson - The Ultra Trucker
Pat and Mark sit down with professional ultra trail marathoner Jake Jackson. They discuss Jake's inspiring story from not running to running for team USA in France for the 24 hour World Championships. Jake also dives into being a full-time truck driver, how he balances training, and his plans for...
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Episode 023: Joshua Stevens Part 2
From Death Valley to Hope Pass After winning the Badwater Ultra Cup Series, conquering the Badwater 135, and Leadville 100 Mile foot race, friend of the podcast Joshua Stevens is back on the show. Michael, Pat and Mark sit down with Joshua as he provides race recaps, gives his take on nutrition…
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Episode 022: Building Athletes: Coach Mark Bottenhorn
Pat, Mark, and Michael sit down to discuss building and being a well-rounded athlete. Mark delves into his coaching background and provides insight into the dynamics of weight training, nutrition, running, selecting a coach, and training philosophy. Opinions, comments and feedback are always...
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Episode 021: Michael Benvenuto; Progress, Adversity, & Accomplishment
Pat and Mark sit down with marathoner, husband and adventurer Michael Benvenuto. Michael's journey of adversity, growth, and triumph is inspiring. Michael is coached by Mark, under his platform Run Strong Coaching. Learn more about Michael, his coach/athlete relationship with Mark and his story…
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Episode 020: Changing Your Mentality
Pat and Mark are back after a short hiatus due to traveling, training, and Mark's big move to Dallas. On Episode 20, they discuss self-sabotage, negative self-talk, a persistent attitude, doing the little things and the courage to slow down. Opinions, comments and feedback are always welcomed and...
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Strong Session #2
On the second Strong Sessions episode, Pat and Mark sit down and go over why slowing down on your easy runs will benefit you and make you faster. Instagram: @findingstrongpodcast @patxgates @bottenhornrunning @run_strong_coaching
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Strong Session #1
On the first ever Strong Session, 3 simple things you can add to your weekly routine to improve running form, efficiency, and speed. Instagram: @findingstrongpodcast @patxgates @bottenhornrunning @run_strong_coaching
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Episode 019: North Country Trail Race Recap
Pat and Mark sit down and discuss the North Country Trail race, everything that didn't go as planned, and everything that went right. He dives into how this race is his redemption race from dropping from the North Face 50, his nutrition, and how he felt physically and mentally throughout the…
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Episode 018: Johnny Luna Lima
Pat and Mark sit down with professional Spartan Racer, Johnny Luna Lima, and they discuss parallels in their backgrounds as well as Johnny's struggle with accepting change and finding purpose. “ True success, true happiness lies in freedom and fulfillment.” - Dada Vaswan Opinions, comments and...
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Episode 017: The Next Chapter
Mark has a huge exclusive announcement and he discusses how it will change his life, training and coaching moving forward. Pat is nominated for a major award. Mark ran one of the fastest 50ks in North America in March. He failed to follow up on that momentum by DNFing at the North Face 50 mile in...
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Episode 016: Love the Process with Nicholas Budzyn
Pat and Mark sit down with the incredible ultra runner, Nick Budzyn. They discuss how Nick got into the sport, along with diving into diet and performance. He shared the highs and lows of his journey, while also sharing the importance of loving the process. Opinions, comments and feedback are...
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Episode 015: Caitlin Gaughan; Underdog to Olympic Trials
A famous Henry Ford quote, “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t – you’re right,” emphasizes how much attitude determines success or failure. Pat and Mark sit down with school counselor and marathon Olympic trials hopeful, Caitlin Gaughan, as she shares her story of overcoming...
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Episode 014: Pursuit of Happiness
On today's episode Pat and Mark discuss prioritizing happiness over the trappings of social media, ego and self-imposed limitations. The hosts take a deep dive into the behavioral changes that put them in the optimal environment to simply be happy. Opinions, comments and feedback are always...
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Episode 013 Overcome; The Joshua Stevens story Part 1
Pat and Mark sit down with professional ultrarunner Joshua Stevens and discuss his time in the special forces. They also discuss the events that shaped Joshua, and helped him discover his true calling. Joshua has endured hardship and tremendous lows, but also incredible triumphs, accomplishments...
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Episode 012: Breaking the Cycle
On episode 12, Pat and Mark discuss the changes they are making to optimize performance and health as well as the challenges that those changes present. Mark and Pat grapple with breaking the cycle of detrimental habits that could have potential negative impacts on their performance and…
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Episode 011: Nicole Mcmanus
**there were some connectivity issues in the beginning** Pat and Mark sit down with full-time working mother, full-time OCR athlete, and full-time badass, Nicole McManus. Nicole discusses how she got started into OCR and she balances working full-time, being a full-time mother, and being able to...
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Episode 010: Matt Daniels
Pat and Mark sit down with Nike Trail Elite ultra runner, Matt Daniels, and discuss Matt's story, running and coaching philosophy. Matt is one week away from taking on the Western States 100 where he will line up as the fastest athlete to ever be in the field with a 3:59 mile PR. Matt is a 12…
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Episode 009: Adam Ribeiro
Pat and Mark sit down with extreme endurance athlete and elite OCR competitor, Adam Ribeiro. On today's episode they discuss training, races, mindset, and get the down and dirty from the Brazilian Muddy Boy. They also discuss Pat's injury, his new area of focus, and Mark's low-key weekend race…
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Episode 008: The Background
Pat and Mark briefly dive into the anxiety, the upbringing, and depression that has shaped Mark's life for the better. The episode touches on Mark's background and Pat and Mark's friendship. "If you are going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill Opinions, comments and feedback are…
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Episode 007: The Why
Pat and Mark discuss Memorial Day Murph workout, rediscovering your why, and Mark talks about his running rut. Plus a basketball showdown. Opinions, comments and feedback are always welcomed and appreciated. If you found enjoyment in this episode we ask that you rate it and share. "Slow down and...
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Episode 006: The Transition
Sh*t is getting real. Pat is walking away from soccer, but why? Mark also considers retirement from competitive running. Pat and Mark have an honest and transparent discussion about disappointment, setbacks, overcoming perceived failure and fueling the fire to succeed. Today's episode also…
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Episode 005: Mack Roesch "The King of Obstacles"
Pat and Mark sit down with professional obstacle course racer, Mack Roesch. They discuss overcoming obstacles on the course and in life while balancing the responsibilities of being a professional athlete. We examine training and recovery in Mack's day to day life. They touch on the roller…
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Elite endurance athlete and coach, Mark Bottenhorn and Pat Gates, are on a mission to find strong. Episodes touch on topics including, performance, fitness, nutrition, mental health, and mindset.
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