Summary: <p>In our last Mastering 40 episode (ep. 12) my conversation with my running coach and sports psychologist were overwhelmingly positive. It appeared as though I had finally gotten my left knee healthy and was running again. All that changed a few days after that episode was published. The knee pain returned just as suddenly as it mysteriously arrived in the first place. </p> <p>In this episode Adrienne Langelier and I have a full therapy session on dealing with my worst inner dialogue and where I go from here mentally and emotionally. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Mastering 40:</p> <p>I had just completed the worst athletic year of my life. One beset by injuries and a 25 lb. weight gain. Finally, I decided enough was enough.</p> <p>With the help of a professional coach - James McKirdy and sport psychologist - Adrienne Langelier, I am determined to have the best athletic year of my life. One that will end, hopefully, with a sub-40:00 10k. This is a huge stretch goal and I am determined to get it done. Over the course of this year I will also be turning 40 years old and become a masters runner. Hence the “Mastering 40.”</p> <p>We will be documenting the journey with a podcast every three weeks. The podcasts, like this one, will include calls with the experts I will be leaning on, and learning from, throughout the process.</p> <p>Hopefully you enjoy and learn from my year of reclaiming my fitness and pursuing an entirely new level of performance while trying to maximize my schedule as a dedicated amateur runner.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Thank you to the Mastering 40 partners:</p> <p>- Supplements/Protein: <a href="https://www.previnex.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Previnex</a> - code: RUNNER15 for 15% off</p> <p>- Health Analysis: InsideTracker - Go to <a href="https://www.insidetracker/ramblingrunner" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.insidetracker/ramblingrunner</a> to save 25% on their Ultimate Package by using code GIFTFROMRAMBLINGRUN</p> <p>- Attire: <a href="https://www.tracksmith.com/ramblingrunner" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tracksmith</a> - code RAMBLINGRUNNER for 15% off first purchase over $75</p> <p><br></p> <p>Follow Matt:</p> <p>Instagram - <a href="http://www.instagram.com/rambling_runner" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@rambling_runner</a></p> <p>Twitter - <a href="http://www.twitter.com/rambling_runner" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@rambling_runner</a></p> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a>
