Episode 49- How to Run a 5k(Running With a Purpose Part 3)

In this episode, Sam brings on Sean Kelly. Sean grew up as a gifted athlete. He enjoyed baseball and was a walk-on to the Duke University Basketball team. For three years, he served as a player manager, and in his fourth year, he earned a spot on the team, ultimately becoming part of the 2015 National Championship-winning team.

After graduating, Sean wanted to continue working towards personal accomplishments. Because of that, he challenged himself back in 2022 to run the NYC marathon. Sean embarked on this new fitness journey, while being a father of two, and working a full time job. Sean shares his struggles in that race as he needed to enter the medical tent at mile 16 and how he bounced back in the 2023 NYC marathon.

Sean shares a ton of value on training for beginner runners, especially about time management and motivation, as he lives an especially busy life.  He also shares how to stay healthy while running, and balancing other fitness activities such as basketball.  He even shares some fun Duke Basketball stories!

If interested in following Sean's story, you can find him on TikTok under Dadruns, and IG under Dadruns26.

Enjoy this awesome episode, and "Don't Forget to Run Breiter."

In this episode, Run Breiter welcomes Emily, also known as "Emilyrunsamarathon"! Emily has completed three marathons, including her most recent one, where she trained and paced her best friend for her very first marathon.

Emily shares insights on how athletes who view running as a punishment can approach it to discover the physical and mental benefits the sport offers. She also discusses the resources she utilized to learn how to run her first marathon. Lastly, Emily delves into the running lifestyle in Charleston.

Enjoy this fantastic episode, and "Don't Forget to Run, Breiter."

In this episode, Run Breiter is motivated to share some tips and advice on how to cope with asthma. This winter, his asthma has been a significant struggle due to the challenges of moving to Colorado and being in the cold, dry elevation. These conditions have led to multiple asthma attacks, causing Sam consistent shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing episodes, posing a challenge for his training.

Sam shares his complete history of asthma, discussing when it has affected him the most and how he has resolved such issues in the past. He also outlines his plan for addressing and overcoming these challenges moving forward. Additionally, Sam recounts his worst asthma attack, lasting for 16 hours, which resulted in inflamed lungs and necessitated a week-long prednisone prescription, along with the struggles associated with that experience.

While this episode offers value to any runner, it is particularly beneficial for those contemplating running with concerns about asthma or struggling runners dealing with asthma. The insights shared will help individuals handle asthma proactively, ensuring consistent training and the ability to Run for Life!

In this episode, Sam shares with you his new years resolution and making 2024 the year of quality. He then explains how this will impact his running training, his full time job/side hustles, and the way he approaches his time with loved ones. The goal from this episode is to give you motivation in having a positive and healthy 2024! Enjoy, and as always "Don't Forget to Run Breiter."

In this episode, Sam Breiter shares with you how to shift your mindset from focusing on losing weight to discovering a lifestyle and fulfilling journey through running. This shift is aimed at achieving long-term health benefits and, over time, reaching and maintaining your weight loss goals.

Sam discusses the two weight loss journeys he has experienced, and both times, running was not a part of his life. When he has been committed to running, he has been able to maintain his weight loss. He then shares tip and advice on nutrition habits, injury prevention, how to stay motivated with running, etc... 

Having running in your life allows you to make health decisions based on how they will impact your running performance rather than how you look in the mirror. This approach, instead of providing a quick fix, helps build habits for long-term health and happiness. Enjoy this episode, and "Don't Forget to Run, Breiter."

In this episode, join Run Breiter as he welcomes Brian Boisvert to the podcast. Brian's journey into running began when he observed the inclusive nature of endurance sports, particularly in contrast to contact sports at the youth level. Over time, Brian has turned his passion into a full-time career. Balancing coaching, his apparel brand "Great Day for Runners," and hosting the Gay Bar Fun Run in NYC, Brian's life revolves around running. As a seasoned marathoner who has conquered prestigious events like the Boston and NYC World Majors, Brian generously shares valuable tips for novice runners and discusses the art of making running a lifelong pursuit. Tune in to this fantastic episode and remember to "Don't Forget to Run Breiter."

In this episode, Run Breiter provides a comprehensive recap of the Austin Rattler 50k. This race marked Sam's first ultramarathon, covering a distance of approximately 31 miles. The event unfolded on diverse and challenging terrains, including wooded trails and mountainous paths.

Sam hadn't anticipated participating in this race at the beginning of the year. However, with his girlfriend Colleen expressing interest, he decided to pace her for as long as possible. Given that this race occurred just four weeks after the St. George Marathon, and with no specific training for such an event, Run Breiter had little idea of what to expect. Throughout this episode, you'll gain insights into the race day experience, the highs, the lows, and everything in between. It's safe to say that this race didn't unfold according to plan, but from Run Breiter's perspective, there are valuable lessons to be learned – perhaps not only about running but about embracing the unexpected.

In this episode, Run Breiter shares how to overcome race day nerves. Whether it's a race that's months out, or minutes before, and regardless of the distance this episode will help you towards strategy to stay calm and run your best race! Enjoy this awesome episode, and as always "Don't Forget to Run Breiter."

In this episode of the Run Breiter Podcast, Sam brings on his girlfriend Colleen. Colleen has ambitious goals, including running the Leadville 100 one day. Over the past year, she has dedicated herself to building her endurance. From incline hiking to tackling 14er hikes across Colorado, she has been climbing mountains and making it look easy. Additionally, she recently started competing in races again, which included a 10k, half marathon, and pacing a runner for 26 miles during the 2023 Leadville 100, where she and Sam first met. She is now in training for the Austin Rattler 50k, which will take place in early November.

Although all of this may sound intense, Colleen has been taking her endurance training seriously for about a year now. She serves as a prime example of how quickly you can learn about running when you take action and learn from others in the sport. If you're a beginner with big dreams, this episode will be perfect for you!

Enjoy this fantastic episode and remember to "Don't Forget to Run Breiter.

In this episode, Run Breiter does a quick recap of the St.George Marathon where he shares how the experience was, as well as the result of the race!