I trained for 16 weeks with a clear goal: to finish my first marathon strong. But 14 miles in, I had to quit. The pain in my hip was too much—and I later found out I tore my labrum. In this vulnerable solo episode, I share how I’m choosing to handle injury and frustration with a growth mindset and a spirit of gratitude.

🔑 What you’ll learn:

● Why the All-or-Nothing Mindset will sabotage your recovery

● How I’m choosing gratitude over frustration

● How this injury will make me a better coach and person

● A bonus takeaway: Modeling resilience for others

● My thoughts on what’s next—and how you can apply this to your own setbacks

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Stop congratulating people for losing weight! Stop rewarding your kids for winning their game or getting straight A’s! Are we praising people for the right things? In today’s solo episode, Nick shares his powerful philosophy on how to foster a healthy relationship with success—for your kids, your spouse, your team, or yourself. Too often, our society is obsessed with results—grades, awards, appearances, wins. But the real transformation happens when we shift our praise to effort, discipline, and consistency.

🔑 What you’ll learn:

● Why results-based praise can create identity traps

● How to raise kids with a strong sense of self and confidence

● The long-term power of praising effort, consistency, and the process

● Real-life examples from parenting, coaching, and everyday life

● How this mindset leads to better results—ironically—over time

🎯 This episode is for anyone who wants to build long-lasting confidence and character—especially in the next generation.

Is training for a marathon harmful to the body? As a fitness coach and someone just days away from running my first marathon, I’ve asked myself this question—and in this episode, I unpack the answer. You’ll hear my honest take on running, injury, recovery, and mindset, including how a setback late in training challenged me physically and mentally.

🔑 What you’ll learn:

● Whether or not the body is "meant" to run long distances

● Why some people get injured and others don’t

● What physical factors influence running longevity (and what you can control)

● The importance of mindset and personal growth through training

● My reflections heading into my first marathon—despite hip pain

🎯 If you’re aiming to stretch your limits and rewrite your story, this one’s for you.