Inspire to Run Podcast
Inspire to Run Podcast inspires others to run who want to take control of their health & fitness.
Richard Conner, podcast host, is a marketer, entrepreneur, and runner.
Richard has run numerous 5Ks and now has moved into the world of half marathons and obstacle course races.
Inspire to Run Podcast is for someone who is looking to make a change in their life after a doctor diagnosis, job related stress, or moving into their next phase after kids or divorce.
The podcast is interview style and share journeys from runners, tips from fitness experts, and background stories of races for charity and non-profits.
Back in 2018, I started my own personal journey to face my fears and doing things I had never done (or thought I could do). I ran my first Spartan obstacle course race that year which was a scary and humbling experience.
From there, I hired an OCR coach and share my fitness story with friends and co-workers. I came back in 2019, conquered some of my fears, greatly improved in the Spartan races, and met my fitness goals.
When I shared with others, they were genuinely happy for me but didn’t have the confidence that they could do what I was doing.
That is why I started the podcast to help others realize that they can do these things if they are looking to make a change in their lives.
The audience is comprised of those who are not runners today or are beginners. They will expect to hear an inspiring story about how my guests have either started or restarted their journey and how running had made a positive impact on their life (physically and mentally).
Weaved in each conversation is advice and tips aligned with the three pillars (mindset, movement, motivation) that will help them in their personal journey.
Inspire to Run Podcast is unique because we are mostly interviewing everyday runners vs professional athletes to be relatable for someone who doesn’t run today or is a novice runner.
The podcast also takes listeners through my framework of Mindset, Movement, and Motivation which is based on dozens of interviews and helps someone believe they can make a change, gives them the tools to make the change, and keeps them moving even if they want to quit.
#136 – Join us for an inspiring conversation with Jarrod Zwirko, an 8-time marathon finisher and H2GO Life run club co-founder, as he shares the game-changing strategies that transformed his racing experience. After seven marathons where he struggled to feel good at the finish line, Jarrod discovered five key principles that led to his breakthrough performance at the Newport Marathon – complete with a personal record and that elusive ”good feeling” at the finish.
Whether you're training for your first marathon or looking to improve your race day experience, this episode delivers practical, tested advice from someone who learned these lessons through trial, error, and ultimate success. Jarrod's honest discussion about his journey from that painful first three-mile treadmill run to becoming a confident marathoner will resonate with runners at every level.
Topics Covered:
- Mental preparation strategies and mindset techniques for marathon success
- Training pace principles and the science behind building aerobic fitness
- Race day strategy development and goal-setting approaches
- Building confidence in your preparation and maintaining enjoyment throughout training
Today’s Guest
Jarrod Zwirko
Jarrod’s running journey began in 2020, inspired after cheering on The Hole in the Wall Gang’s New York City Marathon team. With just a single 5K under his belt and a background as a lifelong swimmer through college, running was an entirely new challenge. On January 1st, 2020, he laced up his shoes and kicked off marathon training with a slow and strenuous three miles on the treadmill.
Fast forward to today, that initial struggle has transformed into a deep passion for the sport. 8 marathons later, Jarrod is now on a mission to complete the World Marathon Major Marathons. Along the way, he sought a community of like-minded runners, which led to the creation of H2gO Life alongside Kayla.
Follow Jarrod and H2gO:
- Instagram – @jzwirks
- Instagram – @h2golife
- Website – https://www.h2go.life/
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