Episode 244: Ask Mario Anything

About this episode

Mario Fraioli and Chris Douglas answer listener questions on various topics related to running and coaching.

This week on the podcast I sit down with my right-hand man Chris Douglas and answer reader and listener questions about dream podcast guests, training ideas I have and haven’t changed my mind about, the impact of AI on coaching, best mindset practices for training and racing, and a lot more. There’s even a good rant from me on running while sick/injured that I hope folks will appreciate and take to heart. This episode is brought to you by: — Tracksmith, New Balance, Precision Fuel & Hydration, and Final Surge. All of these brands have missions I believe in and products that I trust and use myself on a regular basis. One of the best ways to support the morning shakeout is by patronizing the partners that help keep them going week in and week out. Check out this page some of the discount codes and special offers available exclusively to readers and listeners of the morning shakeout. Click here for complete show notes and sign up here to get the morning shakeout email newsletter delivered to your inbox every Tuesday. Music and editing for this episode of the morning shakeout podcast by John Summerford . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Mario Fraioli

Guest: Chris Douglas

Topics covered

• listener questions
• training ideas
• AI in coaching
• mindset practices
• running while sick/injured

Keywords

• podcast guests
• training
• AI coaching
• mindset
• running injuries

Sponsors

Tracksmith, New Balance, Precision Fuel & Hydration, Final Surge

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