Joy Is The Marathon

Running isn’t just about finish lines. Running is also about who you become along the way.

In this episode of Fireside Chat on Run Tri Bike, I sit down with Ivan Casillas to talk about running, mindset, entrepreneurship, and what it truly means to build an inclusive running community.

Ivan didn’t always identify as a runner. His journey from casual miles to community leader is proof that growth in endurance sports mirrors growth in life and business.

We dig into marathon training mindset, the reality of bonking, runner’s high, and why the training block, not race day, is the real marathon. We also talk about balancing fatherhood, leadership, and ambition while keeping perspective and joy at the center of it all.

We discuss belonging and refusing to gatekeep the sport. The concept of showing up imperfectly and choosing progress over perfection is celebrated.

If you’re an everyday athlete chasing goals, building something meaningful, or learning to call yourself a runner.....press play!

No podium required. Just show up.

🎧 Tune In and Remember Who You Are.

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