The Forward Theory

You’ve done hard things before, and you can do them again.

It's so easy to look past all the work we've put into our lives, and to keep moving the goal post...but if we do that all the time, we tend t…

Do you feel like you’ve missed your chance to pursue your dreams? In this episode, Sam shares why it’s never too late to reinvent yourself, chase your goals, and find clarity in life’s constraints. W…

Hi everyone! This week I'm doing a podcast episode swap with Taylor S from My First Marathon podcast (you can find it here: https://www.myfirstmarathonpodcast.com/ ) 

I had such a fun time talking wit…

What happens when your motivation runs dry but your goals remain unchanged? That's the central question explored in this relatable episode of the Super Awesome You podcast, where host Sam delves into…

This week I sit down with Taylor S from My First Marathon Podcast, and we talk about motivation, drive, overcoming challenges during those long training blocks, and the power of words and community i…

Hi everyone, Sam here! As promised, this week I'm off (but will be back next week with a new exciting episode!!) so here's a favorite on the podcast, "What matters most when pursuing a goal". This wa…

Less than a week away from the NYC Half, and I'm reminded of my experience running the FDR highway, looking at the UN building, and feeling like I'm never actually getting closer to it. This ends up …

Has this ever happened to you? You let go of your goal, and then not only hit it, but exceed it? In this week's episode, I dive into some of the science of why I think this happens.

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Since it's my birthday (week!) and I'm off, I'm going to post an episode from my other podcast on the Super Awesome Mix podcast network! Hope you enjoy these 12 songs that are helping me reflect on 4…

Motivation vs. discipline gets thrown around a lot online. Let's break that down, and talk about what it really means when someone says "discipline over motivation".

P.S. Next week I'll be off celebra…

I'm joined this week by special guest Indy, a long-time marathoner and NYC runner, as we break down the upcoming 2025 United Half Marathon in New York City! We both ran the race last year, and will b…

Being injured as a runner can be painful -- and can challenge our sense of identity. This week I talk about my struggle of having a 2 month injury time out, and returning back to my first race (the M…

Gatekeeping is a topic that seems to come up a lot on Runners Threads! I wanted to dive into some of the sociology / psychology and science behind it, and some quick tips on how to deal with it.

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This last week I suffered from vertigo, and had to stay off screens for a while. It ended up being a really positive experience. This week we cover:

• How social media is designed to keep you on there
• Wh…

This episode explores the transformative power of the two-minute rule for managing everyday tasks and building effective habits. By tackling small tasks immediately and gradually incorporating new ha…

This episode is a brief introduction to me, Sam! it's great to meet you! We also spend some time in the end talking about a habit hack I have for getting me out the door to run on those days when I d…

This episode focuses on the transformative power of journaling as a tool for effective goal setting. By envisioning future successes and immersing oneself in the emotions related to achievements, lis…

This week, since I’m off for the holiday, please enjoy this episode from a sister show on our network: What are you listening to? with host Jenn. I’m on the show with Matt from the mixtape podcast, a…

Hi, Sam here, I'm fighting a cold this week, hope you can excuse my stuffed up voice!

Join me this week as I tackle the difficulty of long term goals, and why in the moment, we tend to make the poor c…

What if the fear of trying something new is just your brain's way of keeping you safe? Join me as I unravel how our evolutionary instincts can hold us back, sharing my own experience of taking that f…