Ep 226 - Clayton Young Is Chasing the American Record + 3 Things I've Changed in My Training + The Mindset That Changes Everything

Clayton Young is chasing the American Record—and in this episode, we’re talking about what it really takes to perform at the highest level.

In Episode 226 of the Elevate Your Running Podcast, we’re covering elite marathon training, my latest Chicago Marathon training updates, and one of the most important performance tools a runner has: your mindset.

Clayton Young is coming off an incredible stretch of marathon racing and has his sights set on the American Record. We’ll talk about what makes Clayton such a consistent and competitive marathoner, what elite runners can teach all of us about the process, and what it looks like to chase a big goal when the margin for error is incredibly small.

I’ll also share a Chicago Marathon training update, including what my training is looking like, how I’m approaching the final stages of marathon preparation, and the lessons I’m learning along the way.

And finally, we’re diving into something every runner can use: how to make your mind your greatest asset. Your mindset can either become a limiting factor or one of your biggest performance advantages. We’ll talk about confidence, staying present, handling hard workouts, managing doubt, and learning to trust the work you’ve put in.

Whether you’re training for a marathon, chasing a PR, working toward a Boston Qualifying time, or simply trying to become a stronger and more confident runner, this episode will give you plenty to think about—and hopefully put into practice.

In this episode:
• Clayton Young’s pursuit of the American Record
• What we can learn from elite marathon training
• My latest Chicago Marathon training updates
• How to build confidence as a runner
• Turning your mindset into a performance advantage
• Staying focused when training gets hard
• Learning to trust your training and yourself
• The mental side of chasing a big marathon goal

If you’re ready to run stronger, think stronger, and elevate your running, this episode is for you.

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