Simon Guérard, a trail runner and content creator, discusses his journey into trail running and the importance of community support. He shares his experience of finding balance between work and running, the impact of the trail running community, and the need for realistic and relatable content in the influencer space. Simon also highlights the importance of quality training over excessive mileage and the dangers of overtraining. In this conversation, Ryan and Simon discuss the importance of finding a personalized approach to running and training. They emphasize the need to listen to your body and find the balance between pushing yourself and avoiding injury. They also discuss the importance of understanding your why and not getting caught up in external pressures or expectations. Simon shares his experience of finding a healthy and balanced approach to running, where he prioritizes enjoyment, adventure, and meeting new people. They also touch on the challenges of creating content and staying true to yourself in a world driven by views and popularity.
Takeaways

Trail running is not just about running, but also about the adventure and pushing personal limits.
The trail running community is welcoming and supportive, providing guidance and encouragement to new runners.
Content creators in the trail running space should strive for a balance between polished, inspiring content and realistic, relatable content.
Quality training and injury prevention should be prioritized over excessive mileage and overtraining. Finding a personalized approach to running and training is crucial for success and injury prevention.
Listening to your body and understanding its signals is key to finding the right balance in your training.
It's important to understand your why and not get caught up in external pressures or expectations.
Running should be enjoyable and fulfilling, focusing on adventure and meeting new people.
Creating content should be driven by passion and staying true to yourself, rather than chasing views and popularity.
Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Setting
07:22 Becoming a Content Creator
27:48 Dangers of Overtraining
39:24 Understanding Your Why and Avoiding External Pressures
48:19 Staying True to Yourself in Content Creation
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