Brad was nice enough to sit down and talk with me about a wide range of topics.

We talked about Running, Injuries, Recovery, Strength Training, Treatments, Training methods, Goals, Races, Speed vs Easy runs, Long runs, Ultra Training, Backyards, Fueling, Gels, Precision Fuel (looking for a sponsor!), The mental aspect of running, Running gear, watches, VO2 max, HR, HRV, Running Coaching. A callous mind.

What is your identity? Are you tied to one identity, like being a RUNNER? It's important to have something like running or biking or a passion but maybe you shouldn't have something so "risky" be your entire IDENTITY...It was a great conversation.

From Brad's LinkedIn profile. As the Founder and CEO of MedShred, I am dedicated to revolutionizing healthcare by empowering professionals to prioritize their own health and well-being. Leveraging my extensive experience in flight transport and endurance training, I have developed a comprehensive coaching and wellness platform tailored specifically for those in the healthcare industry.Our user-friendly app, launching on March 1st, 2025, offers personalized fitness programs, healthy meal prep recipes, wellness resources, injury prevention strategies, and progress tracking tools. It also provides instant messaging access to coaches and trainers, ensuring continuous support for our users.At MedShred, we believe that by fostering a culture where healthcare professionals prioritize their own health, we can enhance patient care and drive positive change within the industry.I am passionate about connecting with like-minded professionals and organizations to further this mission. Let’s collaborate to redefine health in healthcare.

Med-Shred | Wellness Solutions for Healthcare HeroesAt Med-Shred, we empower healthcare professionals to take charge of their health and wellness. We know the demands of long shifts, high-stress environments, and irregular schedules—because we’ve been there.Our mission is to provide personalized fitness, nutrition, and recovery solutions tailored to the unique challenges of EMS workers, nurses, and other healthcare providers.

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Update on the appointment with Dr. Beau Shay. I called last week and got an appointment right away which was yesterday. I went into this with cautious optimism because cortisone shots are no joke. I knew it was going to hurt and I was right, it hurt like hell. That needle doesn't just poke you and pinch a bit, he works that thing around a bunch and you can really feel the stuff going into your foot. I also talked about podcasting, the contest I entered sponsored by iHeart radio/Ryan Seacrest. I didn't know it was going to be one of those contests that people need votes, also that you can buy votes, so my chances of winning are basically 1,000,000,000 to 1. Oh well, I love doing these podcasts and will keep doing them, I just need guests! So please start sending people my way. Reach out on FB or text me or call me or email me.

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I start off giving an update on my right foot plantar fasciitis injury. It's been a super depressing last 5 weeks not being able to run. I'm supplementing it with lifting (mainly squats), biking, stationary bike, and rowing the Concept 2 rower. My squat workout is simple. start with a weight you can do relatively easy for 1-set of 20-reps. you're going to do 1-set of 20-reps every day, but you add 5lbs to it and progress from there. I've been using a wooden slant board and it's been a hard workout. I've been riding the stationary bike at Level 2 fitness at the Bettplex as well. 45-60 mins every day. The rowing is super tough. I do 2,000 meters right after the squats. I talked about Drugs in sports, where did the drug testing go? Who is taking them? Is the NFL or NCAA testing? Speculation...Money in the Ultra world, good or bad? Is this possibly going to increase the doping/PED's in trail running? Maybe because when there's $100,000 on the line for the 1st place male and female of a 100-mile race, that's not chump change, that's a "job"...I think it might. I went home to Peabody and got to spend a lot of time with my dad. 5 days on the North Shore and got to see my friends (James Olson, Bob Irzyk, Joe Rigol and Dan Connelley). Quick trip home to be with family for the 25th anniversary of my mom's passing 9/16/2001. Love you Louise Vera McCarthy O'Brien. Got home and then took a quick trip to Vegas with friends. The sphere! Wizard of Oz. Gambling. Aria Hotel. Penthouse Sky Suites...Amazing experiences. Food. Fun and Gambling. Iowa Hawkeyes win over Michigan. Iowa's upcoming game against Ohio State. College game day in Iowa City.

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