Episode 42: Easy vs. Marathon Pace, Goal Setting, and More Q&A with Coach Mario Fraioli

The best runners know when to get help and work together.

If you're a Lone Wolf, some things are inevitable:

• Have a question? Prepare to spend hours going down the Google rabbit hole...
• Feeling unmotivated? Sorry, you're on your own.
• Not sure how to break through your plateau? Time to "try everything!"

But the runners who get the support, guidance, and camaraderie they need always seem to reach their goals.

Which one are you? 

Today, my friend Mario Fraioli is joining me on the podcast to help me answer your toughest questions and give you the support needed to reach new levels of performance.

Mario and I competed against each other in college (he always beat me) while he was at Stonehill and I was at Connecticut College.

After graduation, he dove headfirst into the running industry. Some of his notable achievements:

• Author of The Official Rock 'n Roll Guide to Marathon & Half Marathon Training
• Senior Editor, Competitor Magazine
• Founding Coach of Ekiden Coaching
• Owner of personal bests ranging from 4:09 in the mile to 2:28 in the marathon
• Coach to the 2012 Costa Rican Men's Olympic Marathon Team

Today, his main project is The Morning Shakeout, a weekly newsletter of commentary and thoughts on running, culture, writing, and media.

Despite his coaching, writing, and training duties, Mario made time to help members of the Strength Running community with their running questions.