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Training, Training, Training

Set a goal. Smash it. Repeat. There's a lot more to it than that. But you should still celebrate your training successes. Join Katie, Kevin, and guest Abby Russell as they talk all things training on today's episode.

SwimRun: It's more than just a different spelling

Join Katie and Kevin today as they explore SwimRun, a unique, two-person event that relies on teamwork as much as athleticism.  They're joined by Herbert Krabel of SwimRun NC, and Katie's race partner Abby Russell to cover all aspects of the SwimRun experience!

Talking Positivity and Inspiration with Carolina Paredes Cox

Join us as we talk with Carolina Paredes Cox, who shares real-life inspiration, life advice, and wisdom.

Five For Friday: Five(ish) Things You Should Say To Yourself

If you're talking to yourself, it might as well be an intelligent conversation. On today's Five for Friday episode, we'll talk about several things you should be telling yourself right now.

How Can I Identify - And Avoid - Burnout?

People experience burnout often feel like they have nothing left to give, and may dread getting out of bed each morning. They may even adopt a pessimisitic outlook toward life and feel hopeless. On today's episode, we'll talk about how to identify the signs of burnout, and hopefully teach you how to deal with those signs and avoid full-blown burnout in your own life.

Five For Friday: Five(ish) reasons that you aren't losing weight

Today's list is so helpful, we couldn't limit it to just five! Here's a look at why you might be stuck on your journey to lose weight, and what you can do about it.

Recapping the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Races

Today, we'll look at a couple of first time experiences in the WDW Races. From a first-ever 5K, to a weather-shortened but still successful half marathon, to the completion of an 11th-straight Dopey Challenge, it's all right here.

Five For Friday: How to break a bad habit

This week, we'll take a look at five ways to break bad habits, along with suggestions on decisions you can make to start creating good ones.

Planning Your Year: Take Charge of Your Calendar to Take Charge of Your Life

"If you fail to plan, you plan to fail." That's an old standard, but it's often true. It's also not as easy as buying a planner and getting to work. Planning your year takes honest evaluation and an intentional mindset. This week's episode details some of our successes - and some of our struggles - and can help you get started.

Five For Friday: How to fix your relationship with food

On this week's Five For Friday, we'll take a look at how you can manage and change your eating habits and your relationship with food.

The Winter Challenge

Join Katie, Kevin, and event Co-Founder Michael Williams as they talk all things Winter Challenge - from how to get there, what to prepare for, and ho you can learn to kayak! Get ready for this winter's event right here.

Social Media Sabotage

Is social media making you ANTI-social? It easily can. On today's episode, we look at how to avoid social media traps and use the medium as it was intended.

FIVE FOR FRIDAY: How to prioritize your health in the new year

Five for Friday returns this week, with five quick tips on how to prioritize your health in the new year.

Running For Dummies: Let's Get Started

Today, we're approaching running for total beginners. From a consult with a healthcare professional, to starting with walking and building a base of fitness, to time and distance goals, we'll cover it all here. Form, stretching, breathing, and focusing on consistency over outcome are all a part of today's program. Get ready to get out the door and get started!

Embrace A Morning Routine

Are you frazzled in the morning? Running late? Out of time? Embracing a morning routine is the key to starting the day on the right foot, and starting the day with a win. So whether it's 4AM or a little later, a good start is vital to the outcome of a good day. On today's episode, we discuss our morning routines, and how to get started on yours.

Are You Living Life Through The Windshield, Or The Rearview Mirror

Are you looking at what's ahead of you, and what you can control, or are you sending your time constantly staring in the rearview mirror? On today's episode, we explore why you should always be looking forward.

Creating Habits and Routines, Not Resolutions

What's so special about January 1 anyway? It's just another day. Instead of making resolutions you're doomed to abandon, today's episode will encourage you to create better habits and routines instead.

What Goes In To Triathlon and Fitness Coaching?

Today, join Kevin and Coach Katie Malone to learn about triathlon and fitness coaching, what's involved when you decide to hire a coach, and what you can expect - both from a performance and a personal point of view.

Extraordinary People Do Ordinary Things - Over And Over Again

What's New, and What's Coming Soon?

Coach Katie Malone joins Kevin and Jed to talk about some exciting things on the horizon for the Do Hard Things Today podcast on today's episode!

John C. Maxwell's 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: The Law of Respect

If people don't respect you, they won't follow you. It's really as simple as that. So how do you earn, and keep, their respect? What qualities drive respect in those you lead? Today, on the Do Hard Things Today podcast.

Real Talk Monday: Who's going to tell you what you need to hear?

You might not want to hear it, but you need to hear it. Now, who's going to tell you? Do you surround yourself with folks who will only tell you things you want to hear, or do you have somebody who is willing and capable of holding you accountable? We'll share a little bit of what you need to hear on today's episode.

Real Talk Monday: Nobody's Coming To Save You

On today's episode of the Do Hard Things Today podcast, it's time to take a look at what you're doing for yourself.  No matter what the question is, YOU are the answer. If things are going well, you're the reason. If things are going bad, you're the reason. And you're the one who can fix it. Join Kevin, Bonnie, and Jed today as they take a look at self-accountability.

John C. Maxwell's 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: The Law of Solid Ground

Here's a reality check: No one will follow a leader they don't trust. The Law of Solid Ground is all about trust-based leadership. Building trust as a leader allows you some leeway to make mistakes, but the key is that the trust must always outweight bad decisions.  No one is perfect, and every leader will lose a little credibility from time to time. However, if you’ve built yourself a solid foundation to stand on, your employees will stick with you when times get tough. In his chapt...

John C. Maxwell's 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: The Law of Addition

Effective leaders understand the importance of adding value - to people, to the organization, and to the world. They recognize that it takes many people to build a successful organization, they share and give credit rather than claiming it for themselves. Are you making things better for your followers? Learn about the Law of Addition on today's Do Hard Things Today podcast.

The Dope Challenge: Four Months Out

Run Disney Perfect Dopey participant Kevin Harrison answers all your questions about the Dopey Challenge - where to stay, how to train, where to dine, and out to get there - with four months to go before the big day.

75 Hard: Getting Started

On today's episode of the Do Hard Things Today podcast, Kevin tells us about beginning the 75 Hard program. It's a self-improvement journey with some rules: Complete two 45-minute workouts a day, one outside. Read 10 pages of non-fiction per day, from a real book. Follow some form of diet plan of your choice. Drink one gallon of water per day. Take a progress photo every day. And that's it. But here's the catch: there are no cheat days, and no days off. Fail any ONE of the challe...

John C. Maxwell's 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: The Law of Navigation

What's your plan? Don't have one? You'd better make one. Because as you'll find in John C. Maxwell's 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, The Law of Navigation tells us that the leader is responsible for determining the destination and course of the organization. This week, we'll take a look at the Law of Navigation, including developing a clear vision, leading with confidence, the importance of adaptability, and much, much more.

John C. Maxwell's 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: The Law of Process

"Leadership develops daily, not in a day." That's how John C. Maxwell begins the chapter on The Law of Process, this week's installment in our study of his book "21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership". The main idea behind the Law of Process is that the routines and tasks you make time for each day are what will eventually build the success of both yourself and your business. The best way to use the Law of Process is by evaluating your daily routines as they stand. What are you currently doi...

John C. Maxwell's 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: The Law of Influence

Join Kevin and Jed as they look at the second chapter of "The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership" by John C. Maxwell. Today, we'll examine the Law of Influence. This chapter examines several leadership myths, as well as taking a look at the importance of influence and the factors that help determine it, such as character, relationships, knowledge, intuition, experience, past successes, and ability.

John C. Maxwell's 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: The Law of the Lid

Join Kevin and Jed (and this week's guest Bonnie Blackwell) as we take an in-depth look at John C. Maxwell's book "The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership". This continuing series will explore each chapter of the book. First up: The Law of the Lid. How well you lead determines how well you succeed. With this in mind, your level of success will always be a level below your leadership ability. How do you maximize that? Take a look at the various aspects of leadership. Leadership can include: ...

Real Talk Monday: Failure Gives You Only Two Choices

How do you deal with failure? On today's Real Talk Monday, Kevin explains that failure presents two choices: Stay down, or get back up. How will YOU handle it?

Five For Friday

Join Kevin for five things to commit to and five things to avoid as you get ready for summer.

Self Care For Runners With Coach Katie Malone

Massage? Chiropractic? There are lots of ways for runners to practice self-care. Join us as Coach Katie Malone explores ways to take care of your body and mind.

Monday Motivation: No More Excuses!

Coach Katie Malone joins the podcast for this week's Monday Motivation, as we take a look at eliminating the excuses that are holding you back.

Five For Friday: Nutrition For Runners

Today, Coach Katie Malone joins the podcast for a quick Five For Friday episode, featuring her top nutrition tips for runners.

Consistency Is King!

In Episode 100 of the Do Hard Things Today Podcast, Kevin tells us why Consistency Is King, and why consistent behavior leads to good habits, and to success.

Intermittent Fasting - Six Week Results and Surprises

Kevin breaks down what his case-study in Intermittent Fasting is working at the six-week mark. What works, what's he learned, and what surprises him? Listen to find out!

Five For Friday: Five Ways To Break Bad Habits And Form Good Ones

In today's Five For Friday, we take a look at some bad habits - and how to turn them into good ones.

Run Disney Dopey Challenge 2024, Part 1

Running Dopey this year? It's time to plan! We'll help you get started!

Real Talk Monday: Show Up!

Join Kevin to learn about the importance of showing up in every area of your life, despite the circumstances.

Five For Friday: Five Ways You Are Sabotaging Your Run Progress

Five For Friday is back! This week, we'll look at some things you might be doing that are hurting your progress.

An Intermittent Fasting Case Study

Kevin's trying intermittent fasting. Here's a look at how it's working for him so far, plus some tips if you'd like to try it yourself.

Tackling Your First 5K Or Triathlon

Coach Katie Malone tells us how she got her start, what drove her to her first triathlon, and what YOU can do to get off the couch and get running.

The Dreaded "B" Word: How To Set Your Budget

Join us as Kevin tells you how to set and stick to a budget - and how to tell your money what to do.

How To Plan Your 2023 Race Season

Join Kevin and Coach Katie Malone as they tell you how to schedule and plan for your upcoming 2023 season.

How Can I Get A Handle On My Finances?

Kevin gives us an introduction to this year's series on personal financial improvement, including budgeting, debt reduction, and more.

Start The New Year With The Great 8

It's Blue Monday, a day researchers say a lot of people start feeling regret about failed resolutions. Try Kevin's Great 8 to help you stay on track!

Dopey Challenge: How'd It Go?

Join Kevin as he recaps the Dopey Challenge from Expo to Marathon! What went right? What went wrong? What should change in the future? We'll answer all those questions right here.

Dopey Challenge: Race Week Is Here!

It's time for the Dopey! Join Kevin as he takes you through the weekend, with what to expect at Wednesday's pre-race, along with detailed course reviews for the 5K, 10K, half-marathon, and marathon, along with last minute strategies and approaches.