Episode 58: Sam Hamlin

About this episode

This episode features 11-year-old Sam Hamlin discussing his dedication to running and the mindset he brings to the sport.

Sam Hamlin is only 11 years old, but the level of dedication he brings to running is real. From his first cross country race in second grade to breaking school records now, this conversation is less about times and more about how he approaches the work. We get into how he handles fatigue, how he thinks during races, and the standards he holds himself to every day. More than anything, this episode is about what it looks like to invest in the builders of tomorrow. Sam is already showing the ha...

People in this episode

Host: Jake Fowler

Guest: Sam Hamlin

Topics covered

• running
• youth sports
• dedication
• personal development
• athletic mindset

Keywords

• running
• youth athlete
• dedication
• cross country
• school records
• fatigue management
• personal standards

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