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Finding Strong
by Finding Strong
Ultra endurance athlete and coach, Mark Bottenhorn and Ultra Endurance Athlete Arthur Blue, are on a mission to find the strongest version of themselves. Episodes touch on topics including, performance, fitness, nutrition, mental health, and mindset. Please like, rate, share and subscribe if you find value in our content. Arthur: @Arthur.Blue3 Mark: @bottenhornrunning
Episodes
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090: Becoming Unconquerable
In this episode of the Finding Strong podcast, Mark Bottenhorn and Arthur Blue discuss the challenges of training in extreme heat and how to maintain motivation and resilience. They emphasize the importance of focusing on what you can control, accepting the uncontrollable, and cultivating…
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089: Strength for Runners, Social Media, Hard Work
Summary: Is it Snake Oil? Is it worth the hype? Spoiler alert - you should probably focus on nailing the fundamentals and dropping the ego before you focus on expensive remedies, potions and weird lights. In this episode of the Finding Strong podcast, hosts Mark Bottenhorn and Arthur Blue discuss...
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088: Coach Cast with Ryan Miller
In this episode of the Finding Strong Podcast, Mark Bottenhorn and Ryan Miller discuss the complexities of ultra running, including training strategies, the psychology behind DNFing, and the importance of communication in coaching. They share personal experiences from recent races, explore the...
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087: Tyler Kelley - Endurance and Discipline
Run Strong Athlete Tyler Kelley joins host Mark Bottenhorn on the Finding Strong Podcast. Tyler landed on the podium of his debut 100 mile race and now has his eyes set on a bigger prize - The Viper 200M race. Mark and Tyler talk through his journey, how he overcame past struggles, and how the...
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086: 2025; What is Your Approach?
Arthur and Mark talk about their plans for 2025. The hosts dive into setting goals, and reverse engineering the process to break their goals into more manageable chunks. The hosts talk about habits, goals, and their tactics for getting the most out of themselves.
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085: Discipline is Choosing What You Want Most
Strong Session: Discipline. 10 Minutes, All Killer, No Filler. In this episode, Mark Bottenhorn discusses the importance of discipline and self-control in achieving long-term goals. He shares a quote from Abraham Lincoln that highlights the conflict between immediate desires and long-term...
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084: The Blue Print - Training Plan & Structure
Summary In this episode, the first instillation of the Blue Print Series, Mark, Arthur, and Ashleigh discuss the importance of training preparation and break down the key components of a training program. They emphasize the need to assess current fitness levels, set goals, and reverse engineer…
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083: Let the Passion Shape the Human
Summary In this episode, Mark and Arthur discuss the importance of staying true to your passions and letting them shape who you are. They share personal experiences of facing setbacks and challenges, such as parenting and health issues, and how their passion for endurance sports has helped them...
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082: Lessons Through Adversity - Race Recaps
The gang has mixed results at three recent races. In this episode of the Finding Strong podcast, Mark, Arthur, and Ash discuss their recent race experiences and the lessons they learned. Arthur participated in a 50K night race to prepare for Leadville and focused on logistics and running with a...
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081: Fuel Your Passion - Raul Cardenas Founder of QO Nutrition
Summary Raul Cardenas, founder of QO Nutrition, joins the podcast to discuss his brand and its unique product. QO Nutrition offers a natural nutrition powder made from six simple whole food ingredients that are wood fire roasted. The product can be used as a meal additive, meal replacement, or…
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080: Conversations Around Accountability and Discipline
Summary Mark and Arthur discuss their recent experiences and the challenges they faced in staying consistent with their training and healthy habits. They emphasize the importance of prioritizing training and finding ways to fit it into their busy schedules, even during travel or unexpected…
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079: Taking Ownership
This informal conversation between Arthur and Mark revolves around the theme of taking ownership and accountability in various aspects of life, including fitness, career, and personal growth. The hosts discuss the importance of owning one's current situation and not dwelling on past achievements…
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078: Strong Session - Get Better TODAY
Summary In this conversation, Mark and Arthur discuss the importance of perseverance and discipline in training. They share personal experiences and strategies for staying motivated and pushing through challenging workouts. They emphasize the significance of focusing on the present moment and the...
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077: James 'Frenchy' Lambert - Choose Positivity
Summary In this episode of the Finding Strong podcast, Mark Bottenhorn and Arthur Blue interview James Lambert, also known as Frenchy, a middle-of-the-pack ultra runner who is currently battling stage four cancer. Frenchy shares his journey from being a magician to becoming an ultra runner, his...
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076: Strong Session - Stay The Course
In this strong session, Mark Bottenhorn and Arthur Blue discuss the importance of staying the course and not quitting when things get tough. They emphasize the need to push through adversity and persevere in order to achieve success. They also provide strategies for quieting the urge to quit…
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075: Listener Q&A - March
Takeaways Life will inevitably get in the way of training, but it's important to find ways to adapt and make the most of the situation. Having a consistent pre-run and post-run routine, including stretching, foam rolling, and recovery tools, can help improve performance and prevent injuries.…
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074: Strong Session - Apprentice Mindset
In this conversation, Mark and Arthur discuss the importance of having an apprentice mindset and constantly seeking to learn and grow. They emphasize the value of discomfort and setbacks in the learning process, as well as the role of mentorship in personal and professional development. They...
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073: Excuses and Goal Setting
In this episode of the podcast, Mark Bottenhorn and Arthur Blue discuss the importance of seeking discomfort and facing adversity in order to achieve success. Mark shares his frustration with his soccer team's decision to postpone a game due to bad weather, emphasizing the need for a killer...
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Strong Session: Don't Give Pain a Voice
In this Strong Session, Mark and Arthur discuss the concept of not giving pain a voice. They reflect on their recent trail races and the challenging conditions they faced. They emphasize the importance of controlling one's thoughts and words, as they can either build or destroy. They discuss the...
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Strong Session: Suffering is a Privilege
Strong Session; your Monday Morning Meditation. 11 Minutes. All killer, no filler. In this episode, Mark and Arthur discuss the concept of suffering and how it can be seen as a privilege and a tool, when harnessed properly, to forge growth. They emphasize the importance of embracing struggles and...
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072: Strength for Endurance Athletes
Summary In this episode, Mark and Arthur discuss the benefits of strength training for endurance athletes and hybrid athletes. They emphasize the importance of strength training for improving running economy, reducing the risk of injury, and enhancing overall performance. They also highlight the...
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Triumph: A Race Recap + Lessons in the Highs and Lows
Summary In this episode, Mark and Arthur are joined by guest Ash to discuss their recent race. Ash completed her first ultra and set a marathon PR during the race. They talk about Ash training leading up to the race and the importance of increasing mileage volume. They also discuss the highs and...
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070: Don Reichelt; Mental Resilience in Racing and Training
Summary In this episode, Mark and Arthur interview Don Reichelt, a mountain ultra trail runner and current USATF 100 mile national champion from Colorado. Don shares his journey into ultra-running and how he went from being a triathlete to tackling ultra-marathons. He discusses his training...
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069: Mark Bottenhorn: An Intersection of Endurance and Life
In this episode, Arthur interviews Mark as a reintroduction to new listeners. Mark returns to racing - Arthur and Mark dive into how Mark grew through adversity and into new updates in Mark's life. In this episode: Mark's background in competition and coaching Mark's mentality around pushing his...
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068: Arthur Blue - Forged by Adversity
Summary In this episode, host Mark Bottenhorn interviews host Arthur Blue, a former military/Special Forces captain and accomplished ultrarunner. They discuss Arthur's journey into ultrarunning, the mental resilience required in endurance sports, and Arthur's two-year sobriety milestone. They…
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067: Training Week Blueprint
Summary In this episode, Mark and Arthur discuss their training routines and the importance of building a proper training program. They emphasize the need for proper footwear and mastering the basics of training, including nutrition and recovery. Mark shares his training week, which includes...
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066: Mindset Matters
Arthur and Mark explore the various tactics for optimizing your mindset and finding your true capabilities. The hosts pull from personal experience in endurance, career, and coaching The tactics include: Growth mindset vs Fixed Mindset Victim Mindset Facing fears Self Belief & Doubt Pursuit Ultra...
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065: Listener Q&A
Arthur and Mark dive into five listener questions: How do you determine ideal mileage for yourself or an athlete? What are ways to improve recovery? Can endurance athlete start later in life? How can I lift heavy and run fast? Popular social media trends vs realistic training? @Arthur.Blue3...
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064: Coach's Roundtable - Stress
Coach and Sub4 Miler Kevin Kelly joins Michael and Mark for the second time. In this week's episode the trio talk about an outside factor that many people do not consider in their training; stress. Kevin, Mark and Michael draw from their personal history and coaching experience to make a case for...
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063: Adversity & Growth
Mark and Michael sit down and cite recent moments of adversity in their training and racing, and discuss practically, how those moments can shape the outcome of a race, a training week, or a whole training cycle. As always, if you want to support the show you can: Rate, and review on Apple,...
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Strong Session: Down Weeks & Adaptation
What is a Down Week, why should I take one, and when should I take them? Down weeks are crucial for adaptation to stressors, increase in fitness and much more. A Ball State University study looking at Creatine Kinase in well trained endurance athletes. Indicators that it's time to take one. An IG...
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062: Alex Buck Part II - Perseverance and Performance
Michael and Mark sit down for another episode with Vegan Ironman, and addiction recovery coach Alex Buck for part II of his miniseries on FSP. Alex details his emotional and powerful journey from nearly dying to clawing his way out of the clutches of addiction and a cycle of destructive behavior....
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Strong Session: Science of Slow
Strong Session: Science of Slow + HR Training Last week's Strong Session was downloaded in 45 countries! This week's Strong Session dives into the science of running slow and the benefits of low intensity training for cardiac output and aerobic capacity. Mark also gives info about heart rate...
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Strong Session: 3 Tips for Better Running Economy
Strong Sessions: 10-15 minute cram sessions to arm you with the tools you need to be the best version of yourself. Info you need, and nothing you don't! On today's Strong Session, host and coach, Mark Bottenhorn provides three small tips that any endurance athlete can add into their program to be…
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061: Alexander Buck; Endurance, Perseverance, & Positivity
Alex Buck joins the Strong Squad! The Outlier Series is back. Michael and Mark sit down with Alexander Buck. Alex is a Vegan Ironman, former actor, musician, animal rights activist, and an addiction and recovery coach based in southern Southern California. The story so nice, we had to share it...
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060: Performance Q&A #2
Michael wins not one, but two, 5km cross country style races to start the year. Mark is back to high volume aerobic focused training for the first time since June of 2020. 2022 is kicking off in a big way for the FSP family. Let's go! Happy new year, you beautiful people. Please help us get to…
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059: Kevin Kelly - Outlier Series #1
Joining us for the first episode of the Finding Strong Outlier Series is Kevin Kelly. Kevin is a 3:57 Miler, former youth Irish National Team Runner, NCAA D1 runner, and Graduate Assistant Kevin Kelly. Kevin and Mark touch on a number of topics relating to his journey, his growth in the sport…
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058: Rediscovering Ultra. A Race Recap.
Michael and Mark sit down and discuss Mark's journey of falling back in love with ultra running and the ups and downs along the way. Mark is hungry to race and train again following a long battle with anxiety and depression. In what started as a a plan to go run a few loops of a backyard ultra…
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057: Race Week Rundown
6 days out from the longest and most grueling race of his life, Mark gives a solo breakdown of typical race week execution - and also what do to when the situation or environment are less than ideal. Mark touches on training structure, purpose, tips and common pitfalls to avoid. Thank you for...
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Episode 056: Back At It
Michael and Mark are back, finally, with a brand new podcast format. This episode includes a race recap, training talk and talk about the adaptations from stress + rest. Thank you for listening. Please share on instagram and rate us on iTunes if you find value in our content.
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Season 2, Episode 3: Training Update
Mark, Michael and Nikki sit down to discuss their training agenda, structure for training, and adding purposeful strength training into the rotation to improve their running. Nikki discusses her upcoming powerlifting meet and the uniqueness of not frequently competing, while coaching athletes who...
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Season 2, Episode 02 - Performance Q&A
In this episode Michael, Nikki, and Mark answer listener questions about performance. The topics include balancing strength training and running, recovery and supplements, motivation, vo2 max and training paces. The gang also talk about the Boston Marathon's new policy, virtual races and more....
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Season 2, Episode 01: Back At it
Michael, Mark and new host/contributor Nikki Sterlacci catch up and very informally discuss new goals, a new vision and new direction. Michael discusses his process for recovery from hip surgery, training for the Boston marathon and his new career. Mark discusses balancing his promotion, his...
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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 051: 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: Summer Stampede
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 048: 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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Ultra endurance athlete and coach, Mark Bottenhorn and Ultra Endurance Athlete Arthur Blue, are on a mission to find the strongest version of themselves. Episodes touch on topics including, performance, fitness, nutrition, mental health, and mindset. Please like, rate, share and subscribe if you find value in our content.
Arthur: @Arthur.Blue3 Mark: @bottenhornrunning
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