In this episode, we discuss our shared journey together in preparing for the 2024 Pittsburgh 1/2 Marathon.

Sam's first ever 1/2 marathon (coached by Matt) and Matt's transition in preparation from elite runner to elite coach.

We delve into our ever-true mantra of trusting and growing thru the process while dissecting some of our observations and gratitude along the way in preparing for this year's race.

Run for a Reason Partnered Non-Profit - The Outlier Fund

www.theoutlierfund.org

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Our guiding quote from John Steinbeck.

"Once a journey is designed, equipped, and put in process, a new factor enters and takes over. A trip, a safari, an exploration, is an entity, different from all other journeys. It has personality, temperament, individuality, uniqueness. A journey is a person in itself; no two are alike. And all plans , safeguards, policing, and coercion are fruitless. We find after years of struggle that we do not take a trip; a trip takes us. Tour masters, schedules, reservations, brass-bound and inevitable, dash themselves to wreckage on the personality of the trip. Only when this is recognized can the blown-in-the-glass bum relax and go along with it. Only then do the frustrations fall away. In this a journey is like a marriage. The certain way to be wrong is to think you control it." - John Steinbeck, Travels with Charley in Search of America

In this continued conversation of our WHY's, Matt and Sam share more personal anecdotes into why they are so passionate about their work and the necessity for your why to get personal.

After all - if your WHY is powerful enough - the HOW becomes easy...

Please join us as we take a deeper look into our true purpose and how living in alignment with your calling can make everything else in life that much simpler.

Please allow us to reintroduce ourselves! It's been a minute but we are so happy to be back in your listening space! In this episode we cover a range of topics related to your WHY:

• The importance of understanding and exploring your "why"
• Characteristics of a good "why"
• Exploring experiences and storytelling
• Personal why and motivation for building a family and helping others
• The significance of travelling, exploring, and storytelling
• Motivation and growth through challenges and adversity
• Encouragement to listeners to explore their own "why"

Matt and Sam delve into our personal journeys and motivations, emphasizing the importance of understanding and embracing one's "why" in life. Our discussion also highlights the impact of experiences, challenges, and storytelling in shaping one's purpose and motivation. We encourage our listeners to reflect on your own motivations and explore your "why" to drive personal growth and fulfillment.