713. A Pre-Race Pep Talk from Coach Chris Bennett

Ali on the Run Show

Ali Feller

Fitness, Sports, Running, Health & Fitness

4.9 • 4.2K Ratings

🗓️ 11 April 2024

⏱️ 76 minutes

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Summary

"The best way to relax at the starting line is to take a deep breath, and say, 'This is fun as hell.' Doesn't mean it's not scary! Doesn't mean it's gonna be easy! It's just fun as hell. And then go have some fun!"

Everyone's favorite "Ted Lasso of Running" returns to the Ali on the Run Show today for a pre-race pep talk! Coach Chris Bennett is Nike Running's Global Head Coach, and he's here to give it to you straight. He has advice on dealing with a bad race, tips for staying sane during the final days of taper, and a message for all of the soon-to-be marathoners. Whether you're making your 26.2-mile debut this spring, or you're chasing a big personal best, Coach wants you to celebrate, he wants you to race well, and, most importantly, he wants you to have an awesome time out there.

A haiku:

Coach Bennett is wise.

Listen and you'll run your best.

You are doing GREAT!

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What you'll get on this episode:

Have you run yet today? (2:45)
Coach Bennett's advice for dealing with a bad run (12:00)
Are the marathoners OK? (21:10)
Coach Bennett's pre-race pep talk for all the spring marathoners (26:50)
Coach's advice for the first-time marathoner (30:20)
Coach's advice for the PR chaser (34:30)
How to set yourself up for success on race morning (40:00)
How to turn a bad race around (47:30)
What to do when you're in a running rut (1:02:10)
What Coach Bennett has learned from the greats (1:09:30)

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Transcript

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Alley on the Run Show. I'm your host
0:07.0	Alley feller and every week I talk with people who are doing
0:10.4	exciting things on the run and beyond. From professional athletes and
0:14.4	celebrity runners to the everyday amateur and back of the pack runner, we're here to
0:18.8	celebrate everyone and anyone who enjoys a life on the run.
0:23.0	Whether you are running towards something big or away from something that's been holding
0:26.0	you back, I am here to hold your hand and help you pick up the pace.
0:30.1	My guest today is returning favorite Nike running global head coach Chris Bennett or as he's known to many simply coach
0:39.3	He has been called the Ted Lasso of running he He has been called Brilliant. He has been called Funny. He has been called
0:46.2	okay this is maybe a little more tough love than I'm used to but that's okay. I am such a Coach Bennett fan and I know that many of you are too.
0:54.0	So I thought, hey, we have a lot of people in training mode right now.
0:57.5	A lot of people in the taper, a lot of people running a marathon this weekend even.
1:02.0	So I think it's time for a Coach Bennett Peptoc.
1:06.2	In this episode, Coach Bennett is offering advice
1:08.7	on everything from dealing with a bad run
1:10.8	to staying sane during the final days of taper. He talks about what he wants
1:14.8	marathoners to keep in mind right now. Whether you're chasing a personal best or
1:18.4	gearing up for your first marathon, coach has something I think you'll want to hear.
1:23.0	Plus what to do when your race isn't going as planned and how to turn it around.
1:28.0	Please join me in welcoming coach Chris Bennett to the Alley on the Run Show. Okay, I'm not just saying this to like try to get extra credit. You're one of my favorite people in running.
1:50.0	Coach Bennett returning to the Alley on the Run show such an honor a pleasure a privilege
1:54.6	how you doing coach I'm doing great and you get extra credit you may not have wanted
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