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Nov. 7, 2024

Careless Whispers - Trends That We Love And Trends That We Hate

Meghan and Sean talk about trends in the endurance sports world and life as whole. Some are exciting, some are bothersome. There are some rants and there may be some careless whispers you’ll have to listen to hear. The trends...

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Nov. 4, 2024

ZenduranceNow Mix Tape Vol. 1, Encore

Music is LIFE! Meghan and Sean talk about their top 6 current songs. Use this link for ZenduranceNow Apple Music Playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/zendurancenow-comfortably-uncomfortable/pl.u-KVXByaWTZzbpLo Spotif...

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Oct. 28, 2024

Whale Sounds, Chewbacca, & Civil War Reenactments ENCORE

Talking about life and shootin’ the sh*t. Meghan catches us up on the status of her recovery from her most recent surgery, how she’s doing, and her feelings about PT and recovery. The discussions dissolve into conversations a...

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Oct. 19, 2024

Compassionate Grit Encore

Meghan and Sean explore the ins and outs of the consistency required to train for endurance events. There is no magic pill to training, training sometimes requires an athlete to grind it out. Making excuses and turning into a...

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Oct. 17, 2024

Where It All Began, Episode 1 Encore

Encore! Our very first podcast is born! Welcome! Sean and Meghan talk about where their lives are now, why this podcast is important, and they make a decent attempt to recreate the conversations they have during long runs.

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July 8, 2024

Say It Ain't So Sean, Part 2

This is a bittersweet show for Coaches Meghan, Sean, and Sam. Sean has made the decision to leave the podcast due to time constraints. We have chosen this episode to look back at our favorite podcast moments. Listen and enjoy...

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July 1, 2024

Say It Ain't So Sean!! Part 1

This is a bittersweet show for Coaches Meghan, Sean, and Sam. Sean has made the decision to leave the podcast due to time constraints. We have chosen this episode to look back at our favorite podcast moments. Listen and enjoy...

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June 18, 2024

ENCORE! Weird Stories: Seen, Heard, and Experienced While Running Way…

When you spend a lot of time outside weird things are bound to occur- right? At least this is what Sean and Meghan are telling themselves. Please join us for our listener submitted stories. We laugh a lot and there's …

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May 16, 2024

Encore: Hannah and Matt, our favorite trail couple

Matt Shinn began his 888k race at The Infinitus Trail Races. That's 888 kilometers/552 miles at the Infinitus Trail Races in Vermont from May 16-26. Please send him your best wishes, mojo, stretch, prayers, vibes, whatever you've got. He has …

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May 7, 2024

ZenduranceNow Tribe

If you are easily offended, well, you won't like Sean very much, and maybe this isn't the podcast for you. Be warned, Sean may have topped himself in how inappropriate one can get on the podcast. If you're aren't easily …

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April 22, 2024

Sean are you OK?

Meghan checks in with Sean to see how is feeling after his skiing accident. Sean reports that he broke his tibia and describes his accident, surgery, and stay in the hospital. Sean ponders his plans for the remainder of the …

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April 8, 2024

Spiders, Teeth, Bats, & Paddleboards OH MY! Special Guest Coach John …

Welcome to a another episode of Comfortably Uncomfortable: Not Another Running Story. In this episode, we discuss the experiences of being an athlete and the surprising injuries that come with it. John Harris, an experienced podcaster and athlete, st...

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March 26, 2024

Anyone Know An Arborist?

Sean gets hit in the head and seeks an Arborist to tell him he's not at fault. Meghan discusses her love of horror movies. Sean discusses Gleaming the Cube and Dr Giggles. The discussion moves into summer plans, camping in …

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Feb. 25, 2024

Marc Kelly Ultrarunner & Adventure Seeking Enthusiast

We continue profiling stories from the mid pack and bring mid pack athletes onto the podcast. In this episode Meg and Sean down with Marc Kelly a Connecticut ultrarunner and Sean's friend. Marc lets us into his “why” and his …

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Feb. 13, 2024

Chris Wristen Die Hard Mid-Packer & Founder of Mass Ultra

Coaches Meghan, Sean, and Sam talk with Chris Wristen founder of Mass Ultra. Chris created Mass Ultra covers ultra races in Massachusetts. Chris talks about moving to Massachusetts with his wife and how he used his education in journalism and …

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Feb. 2, 2024

Best Records? Let the Debate Continue! Part 2

Chaos, laughter, and fun continue with the whole ZenduranceNow Gang! Coaches Meghan, Sean, and Sam talk about their favorite full length records. We hope you have as much fun listening as we did recording this. This is part 2 of …

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Jan. 8, 2024

Best Records? Let The Debate Begin! Part 1

We have a great podcast for you! Chaos, laughter, and fun with the whole ZenduranceNow Gang! Coaches Meghan, Sean, and Sean talk about their favorite full length records. We hope you have as much fun listening as we did recording …

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Dec. 26, 2023

Finn Meehan and his dad Coach Sean

You are in for a big treat. Join us for this special Christmas podcast episode with Finn Meehan. Finn was coached by his dad, our very own Coach Sean. Finn talks about his first 5k and then about his most …

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Dec. 18, 2023

VT 100 Mile Race Director and Endurance Athlete Amy Rusiecki

Meghan and Sean sit down with the amazing Race Director and athlete Amy Rusiecki. We talk about how she was introduced into the ultra/trail running community and her personal accomplishments in the sport. We discuss how Amy went from running …

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Dec. 4, 2023

Father and Daughter Endurance Racing with Sam and Sophia Farnsworth

Meghan and Sean sit down and catch up with Coach Sam after his amazing success at the Javelina Jundred 100 mile race. Sam brought with him a very special guest; his daughter, pacer, and crew Sophia. During this conversation with …

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Nov. 22, 2023

Meghan and Sean talk about Life, Stress, and Entertainment

Sean has been dealing with some illness and injury that most likely resulted from his lack of recovery after an intense racing season. Pivot to "What to Watch." Meghan discussed the movie "Nyad" on Netflix and how it really inspired …

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Nov. 6, 2023

Coach Sam Preps for his BIG RACE

Coaches Meghan and Sean talk with Coach Sam prior to his run at Javelina Jundred 100 mile race in Arizona. After a brief talk about what Sam’s plans are to successfully execute we get into how Sam approaches his "taper" …

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Oct. 23, 2023

Success as an Older Athlete

ZenduranceNow Coaches Meghan, Sean, and Sam discuss training older athletes. The discussion ranges from hormones, bone density, supplements, and just general health. They address modifications in training protocols for older athlete and how strength ...

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Oct. 9, 2023

The Day Meghan Crash And Almost Died, Part 2

Meghan and Sean talk in depth about the bike crash that almost killed her in June of 2006. This is a very special and emotional episode for Meghan. Sean delves into the physical, mental, and emotional sides of Meghan's trauma. …

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