Episode 23: HEART ON FIRE: Don Wilson's Mission, Running, and Community

Don joins The People Run Podcast and shares his journey through running, discipline, community, the training principles that helped him break plateaus and build purpose. From 5K breakthroughs to creating Heart on Fire, this episode dives into mindset, consistency, strength work, and the power of showing up.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the People Run Podcast
04:05 Don's Running Journey and Goals
07:00 Training Techniques and Speed Work
10:01 Strength Training and Cross-Training Strategies
12:52 The Importance of Core and Stability Training
15:58 Weekly Training Schedule and Recovery
18:38 Community Engagement and Heart of Fire
20:08 Thoughts and Future Aspirations
23:58 Training Regimen Breakdown
25:47 The Importance of Consistency in Fitness
26:58 Freddie's Transformation Journey
29:59 The Evolution of Personal Training
34:25 Hard on Fire: The Birth of a Fitness Community
37:23 Boot Camp Experience: What to Expect
41:12 Favorite Workouts and Training Philosophy
44:39 Nutrition and Fueling for Performance
46:40 Nourishing Choices: A Look at Diet and Nutrition
49:22 Balancing Alcohol and Fitness: A Personal Journey
55:30 Content Creation: Merging Passion with Purpose
57:22 The Marathon Mindset: Training, Family, and Balance
01:04:18 Future Aspirations: Building a Community Through Running

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