Finding Strong
Ultra endurance athlete and coach, Mark Bottenhorn and Ultra Endurance Athlete Arthur Blue, are on a mission to find the strongest version of themselves. Episodes touch on topics including, performance, fitness, nutrition, mental health, and mindset. Please like, rate, share and subscribe if you find value in our content.
Arthur: @Arthur.Blue3
Mark: @bottenhornrunning
Episodes
94 episodes
088: Coach Cast with Ryan Miller
In this episode of the Finding Strong Podcast, Mark Bottenhorn and Ryan Miller discuss the complexities of ultra running, including training strategies, the psychology behind DNFing, and the importance of communication in coaching. They share p...
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087: Tyler Kelley - Endurance and Discipline
Run Strong Athlete Tyler Kelley joins host Mark Bottenhorn on the Finding Strong Podcast. Tyler landed on the podium of his debut 100 mile race and now has his eyes set on a bigger prize - The Viper 200M race. Mark and Tyler talk through his jo...
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086: 2025; What is Your Approach?
Arthur and Mark talk about their plans for 2025. The hosts dive into setting goals, and reverse engineering the process to break their goals into more manageable chunks. The hosts talk about habits, goals, and their tactics for getting the most...
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085: Discipline is Choosing What You Want Most
Strong Session: Discipline. 10 Minutes, All Killer, No Filler. In this episode, Mark Bottenhorn discusses the importance of discipline and self-control in achieving long-term goals. He shares a quote from Abraham Lincoln that highl...
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084: The Blue Print - Training Plan & Structure
SummaryIn this episode, the first instillation of the Blue Print Series, Mark, Arthur, and Ashleigh discuss the importance of training preparation and break down the key components of a training program. They emphasize the ...
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083: Let the Passion Shape the Human
SummaryIn this episode, Mark and Arthur discuss the importance of staying true to your passions and letting them shape who you are. They share personal experiences of facing setbacks and challenges, such as parenting and health issues, ...
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082: Lessons Through Adversity - Race Recaps
The gang has mixed results at three recent races. In this episode of the Finding Strong podcast, Mark, Arthur, and Ash discuss their recent race experiences and the lessons they learned. Arthur participated in a 50K night race to p...
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081: Fuel Your Passion - Raul Cardenas Founder of QO Nutrition
SummaryRaul Cardenas, founder of QO Nutrition, joins the podcast to discuss his brand and its unique product. QO Nutrition offers a natural nutrition powder made from six simple whole food ingredients that are wood fire roasted. The pro...
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080: Conversations Around Accountability and Discipline
SummaryMark and Arthur discuss their recent experiences and the challenges they faced in staying consistent with their training and healthy habits. They emphasize the importance of prioritizing training and finding ways to fit it into t...
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079: Taking Ownership
This informal conversation between Arthur and Mark revolves around the theme of taking ownership and accountability in various aspects of life, including fitness, career, and personal growth. The hosts discuss the importance of owning one's cur...
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078: Strong Session - Get Better TODAY
SummaryIn this conversation, Mark and Arthur discuss the importance of perseverance and discipline in training. They share personal experiences and strategies for staying motivated and pushing through challenging workouts. They emphasiz...
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077: James 'Frenchy' Lambert - Choose Positivity
SummaryIn this episode of the Finding Strong podcast, Mark Bottenhorn and Arthur Blue interview James Lambert, also known as Frenchy, a middle-of-the-pack ultra runner who is currently battling stage four cancer. Frenchy s...
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076: Strong Session - Stay The Course
In this strong session, Mark Bottenhorn and Arthur Blue discuss the importance of staying the course and not quitting when things get tough. They emphasize the need to push through adversity and persevere in order to achieve success. They also ...
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075: Listener Q&A - March
TakeawaysLife will inevitably get in the way of training, but it's important to find ways to adapt and make the most of the situation.Having a consistent pre-run and post-run routine, including stretching, foam rolli...
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074: Strong Session - Apprentice Mindset
In this conversation, Mark and Arthur discuss the importance of having an apprentice mindset and constantly seeking to learn and grow. They emphasize the value of discomfort and setbacks in the learning process, as well as the role of mentorshi...
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073: Excuses and Goal Setting
In this episode of the podcast, Mark Bottenhorn and Arthur Blue discuss the importance of seeking discomfort and facing adversity in order to achieve success. Mark shares his frustration with his soccer team's decision to postpone a game due to...
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Strong Session: Don't Give Pain a Voice
In this Strong Session, Mark and Arthur discuss the concept of not giving pain a voice. They reflect on their recent trail races and the challenging conditions they faced. They emphasize the importance of controlling one's thoughts and words, a...
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Strong Session: Suffering is a Privilege
Strong Session; your Monday Morning Meditation.11 Minutes. All killer, no filler. In this episode, Mark and Arthur discuss the concept of suffering and how it can be seen as a privilege and a tool, when harnessed properly, ...
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072: Strength for Endurance Athletes
SummaryIn this episode, Mark and Arthur discuss the benefits of strength training for endurance athletes and hybrid athletes. They emphasize the importance of strength training for improving running eco...
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Triumph: A Race Recap + Lessons in the Highs and Lows
SummaryIn this episode, Mark and Arthur are joined by guest Ash to discuss their recent race. Ash completed her first ultra and set a marathon PR during the race. They talk about Ash training leading up to the race and the...
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070: Don Reichelt; Mental Resilience in Racing and Training
SummaryIn this episode, Mark and Arthur interview Don Reichelt, a mountain ultra trail runner and current USATF 100 mile national champion from Colorado. Don shares his journey into ultra-running and how he went from being...
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069: Mark Bottenhorn: An Intersection of Endurance and Life
In this episode, Arthur interviews Mark as a reintroduction to new listeners. Mark returns to racing - Arthur and Mark dive into how Mark grew through adversity and into new updates in Mark's life.In this episode:
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068: Arthur Blue - Forged by Adversity
SummaryIn this episode, host Mark Bottenhorn interviews host Arthur Blue, a former military/Special Forces captain and accomplished ultrarunner. They discuss Arthur's journey into ultrarunning, the mental resilience required in enduranc...
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