John has recently gone through a breakup within his run community, the loss of a good friend, and a dreaded running injury. All of this led him to us to share his story and hopefully provide some comfort.

Show Notes:

• If you or someone you know is having trouble with addiction, please consider taking the AA Self-Assessment.
• The Badwater documentary we reference in the episode is Running on the Sun.

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Hosted by Jon Eisen (@mildly_athletic) and Miranda Williamson (@peaksandjustice). Edited by Jon Eisen. Theme music by Matt Beer.

Jon Eisen, co-host of this podcast, recaps his experience at the Utah 115 race, presented by Grand to Grand Ultra. It was difficult, sandy, and monotonous race. Jon is open and emotional about the recent experience and we hope y'all will enjoy.

• Jon's full Race Report is ready on his blog
• Jon heard about this race on the Between Two Pines Podcast
• Jessica Turner's podcast mentioned in the episode is The Endurance Studio

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Hosted by Jon Eisen (@mildly_athletic) and Miranda Williamson (@peaksandjustice). Edited by Jon Eisen. Theme music by Matt Beer.

Miranda and Jon delve into their history and current experience of pre-race anxiety, filled with fun stories of mistakes made in the past. Jon is currently preparing to run Utah 115 in just a few days, so he's "in it" with the pre-race anxiety.

Show Notes:

• Check out the article we read on the podcast over on Vert.Run: https://vert.run/how-to-calm-race-day-nerves-staying-cool-before-a-race/
• It was written by Moisés "Moi" Jimenez, give him a follow @moises.jimenez

Thanks for listening to Running With Problems. Follow us on Instagram @runningwithproblems. DM us there with questions in text or audio messages! Or email us at podcast@runningwithproblems.run.

Hosted by Jon Eisen (@mildly_athletic) and Miranda Williamson (@peaksandjustice). Edited by Jon Eisen. Theme music by Matt Beer.