Summary: Humorous Running Lessons Learned from Author Bob Schwartz In this session of Run to the Top (Yes, I finally named the podcast – and stole the name from the great Arthur Lydiard) we interview author Bob Schwartz. Bob is the author of two fantastic books, I Run Therefore I am Nuts and I Run Therefore I am STILLNuts. While they are primarily a collection of humorous essays and short stories about the craziness, obsession, and often whacky things runners will do to get their run in or record a new PR. However, in addition to being entertaining, it’s clear Bob has many lessons to teach the running community. From how to relax about your training and racing to the lessons learned when coming back from injury. Bob shares his wisdom and teaches like a good teacher should – without you even knowing it. Here is a brief preview of some of the great nuggets of knowledge Bob shared in this week’s episode: Dealing with injuries – Bob shares some of the lessons he’s learned about the perils of running through injuries, returning to training too soon, and the value of being patient and cautious with injuries. Training to race – “You can’t expect to do something on race day you haven’t done in training.” For those that struggle with maintaining pace, starting too quickly, or not fading the second half of a race, you’ll learn the reason for your inability to execute is your lack of practice in training. We’re all experiments of one – After reading countless articles about ways to “perfect” training, Bob tried to implement all the advice he’d learn. The result? He spent from sun up to sun down stretching, strength training, running and recovering. While that’s an extreme, Bob did learn the lesson about finding those things that worked for him and ditching those that didn’t. If you’ve struggled with how to fit everything in, you’ll enjoy this part of the interview. It’s always better to have run than not – On those cold, miserable morning or after the hectic days at work, when you struggle with whether you want to get out the door, always remember: “It always feels better after you run and you never regret it.” Prepare for a great interview, some great stories, and a lot of lessons learned!
