# 71 – Bart Yasso, the running legend, on his career, motivation, favorite races, Yasso 800s and his books

en-usSeptember 12, 2021

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About this Episode

Episode Summary
Bart Yasso, the running legend, on his career, motivation, favorite races, Yasso 800s and his books

Show Notes

01:15 – How it all started for Bart
04:35 – Bart’s key motivational factors
06:00 – Advice to new runners
08:40 – How to deal with running frustrations?
13:10 – Bart’s love for trail running
15:00 – Favorite races
18:20 – Comrades: The greatest footrace in the world
21:25 – “Yasso 800s”
26:10 – How to plan ‘Yasso 800s’ in your marathon training cycle
29:25 – Thoughts on success of Women’s running
35:15 – Bart discusses his books
38:20 – Current work and future plans

Follow Bart

Website: http://www.bartyasso.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Yasso800s
Instagram: @bartyasso
Twitter: @BartYasso

Books by Bart

My Life on the Run: Amazon Link
Race Everything: Amazon Link

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