In this conversation, Ryan catches up with Patrick Caron after a long time. They discuss Patrick's early ultra running career, his transition to racing in Europe, and the lessons he learned from racing in Europe. Patrick shares his experiences at the Solomon Young Gun Academy and the impact it had on his racing style. They also talk about Patrick's shift to shorter distances and his passion for coaching middle school cross country. Patrick reflects on the importance of finding meaning and purpose in racing and shares his goals and aspirations for the future.

Takeaways

Transitioning to racing in Europe can be a challenging and eye-opening experience due to differences in terrain, racing style, and competition.
Finding meaning and purpose in racing is important for long-term motivation and enjoyment.
Coaching and race directing can provide a different perspective on running and contribute to personal growth and development.
Balancing expectations and enjoyment in racing is crucial to prevent burnout and maintain a healthy relationship with the sport.
Exploring different race distances and focusing on personal growth can lead to new opportunities and experiences in running.

Chapters

00:00 Reconnecting after a long time
01:11 Patrick's early ultra running career
02:22 Shift in Patrick's racing focus
04:29 Transition to racing in Europe
06:19 Lessons learned from racing in Europe
08:59 Adjusting to the European racing style
11:33 The Solomon Young Gun Academy
13:55 Racing in Europe and the challenges faced
16:55 Differences in terrain and racing style in Europe
19:33 Managing expectations and pressure
22:14 The importance of racing at different levels
23:23 Recognizing potential and finding meaning in racing
25:03 Imposter syndrome and self-belief
27:31 Lessons learned from coaches at the Solomon Young Gun Academy
30:24 Transition to shorter distances
32:45 Finding passion and purpose beyond running
37:39 Coaching middle school cross country
41:55 Creating unique race experiences as a race director
45:39 Balancing expectations and enjoyment in racing
48:31 The impact of race directing on Patrick's running career
52:48 Learning from middle and back-of-the-pack runners
57:17 Future goals and aspirations
59:13 Patrick's performance at the Boston Marathon
01:00:06 The goal of having a personal water bottle guy
01:00:59 Patrick's best performance at Boston Marathon

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