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
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 49 minutes
- Episodes
- 96
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
090: Becoming Unconquerable
In this episode of the Finding Strong podcast, Mark Bottenhorn and Arthur Blue discuss the challenges of training in extreme heat and how to maintain motivation and resilience. They emphasize the imp…
089: Strength for Runners, Social Media, Hard Work
Summary:
Is it Snake Oil? Is it worth the hype? Spoiler alert - you should probably focus on nailing the fundamentals and dropping the ego before you focus on expensive remedies, potions and weird lig…
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 importan…
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 …
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, …
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…
084: The Blue Print - Training Plan & Structure
Summary
In 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 pro…
083: Let the Passion Shape the Human
Summary
In 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, …
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 parti…
081: Fuel Your Passion - Raul Cardenas Founder of QO Nutrition
Summary
Raul 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 ingredient…
080: Conversations Around Accountability and Discipline
Summary
Mark 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 train…
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 hos…
078: Strong Session - Get Better TODAY
Summary
In 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 throug…
077: James 'Frenchy' Lambert - Choose Positivity
Summary
In 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…
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 pers…
075: Listener Q&A - March
Takeaways
- Life 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 stret…
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 learn…
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 soc…
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 importan…
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, w…