The Physical Performance Show – Clay Dawson Sub 2:30 Marathon Runner & Teacher
Episode 90: Clay Dawson Sub 2:30 Marathon Runner & Teacher
Listen in to episode #90 of The Physical Performance Show as Brad Beer sits down with Clay Dawson – 3X Sub 2:30 Marathon Runner. Clay is an accomplished runner who in 2017 ran 3 sub 2:30 marathons across 6 weeks. Clay shares around why he runs and what led him to start running. Clay also shares around the importance of physical activity for mental health and how he learnt to deal with the nerves and anxiety he faced before racing. Clay also works as a high school teacher and is married with one son.
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Listen in as we delve into the following:
- Clay’s background in running
- Why Clay started running
- Running in Canada
- Clay’s secrets to running a sub 2:30 marathon
- Performance Round
- Best Advice
Quotes:
“Running keeps me happy”
“You’re more capable than you give yourself credit for”
“Be aware of what your training is for”
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- Facebook: Clay Dawson
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Timeline
01:00 Show introduction
3:05 Start of interview
5:30 Clay’s background in running
7:40 Clay’s involvement in an obesity study
9:30 When Clay decided to start running
10:50 Clay’s year of yes
13:50 Running in Canada
15:00 Clay’s first marathon
17:00 Secrets to a 2:32 marathon – running volume and key sessions
18:30 Clay’s 2017 year in running – training and races
33:00 Taking days off
35:25 Performance Round
40:50 Show break
42:10 Clay’s Mantra
49:20 Clay’s bucket List
52:00 Clay’s dinner table
55:15 Clay’s career in comedy
56:50 Show close
People Mentioned:
- Cassie Fien – Episode #41 of The Physical Performance Show HERE>>
- Patrick Tiernan – Episode #41 of The Physical Performance Show HERE>>
- Rob de Castella – Episode #37 of The Physical Performance Show HERE>>
- Peter Reeves
- Alistair Stevenson
For questions and comments about this Episode
Send to the show host @Brad_Beer (Twitter)
