Olympic Reflections and Training Insights with Jeff Galloway 
In this episode of the You Can Do It podcast, hosts Jeff Galloway and Mark Lane Holbrook discuss the recent Olympics, highlighting the exceptional performances of U.S. athletes. They delve into the evolution of training and professionalism in track and field over the past 50 years and laud the legacy of Steve Prefontaine. The conversation covers the importance of pacing, the rise of African athletes in marathons, and the contagious inspiration athletes draw from each other's successes. Jeff shares his excitement about his upcoming half marathon and offers training tips for fall events. The episode is a blend of Olympic history, personal anecdotes, and practical advice for runners.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 
00:41 Post-Olympics Impressions 
02:47 Evolution of Professionalism in Sports 
05:37 Historical Perspectives on the Olympics 
07:42 Impact of Early Performances on Team Success 
10:54 Personal Reflections on Olympic Experiences 
15:58 Challenges and Triumphs in Marathon Racing 
28:25 Injuries and Training at the Elite Level 
37:10 Preparing for Fall Events 
39:14 Upcoming Events and Conclusion

<description>&lt;p&gt;Olympic Reflections and Training Insights with Jeff Galloway&lt;br /&gt;
In this episode of the You Can Do It podcast, hosts Jeff Galloway and Mark Lane Holbrook discuss the recent Olympics, highlighting the exceptional performances of U.S. athletes. They delve into the evolution of training and professionalism in track and field over the past 50 years and laud the legacy of Steve Prefontaine. The conversation covers the importance of pacing, the rise of African athletes in marathons, and the contagious inspiration athletes draw from each other's successes. Jeff shares his excitement about his upcoming half marathon and offers training tips for fall events. The episode is a blend of Olympic history, personal anecdotes, and practical advice for runners.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;00:00 Introduction to the Podcast&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span&gt;00:41 Post-Olympics Impressions&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span&gt;02:47 Evolution of Professionalism in Sports&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span&gt;05:37 Historical Perspectives on the Olympics&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span&gt;07:42 Impact of Early Performances on Team Success&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span&gt;10:54 Personal Reflections on Olympic Experiences&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span&gt;15:58 Challenges and Triumphs in Marathon Racing&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span&gt;28:25 Injuries and Training at the Elite Level&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span&gt;37:10 Preparing for Fall Events&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span&gt;39:14 Upcoming Events and Conclusion&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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In this episode of the 'You Can Do It' podcast, host Jeff Galloway and co-host Mark Lane Holbert delve into the recent Olympics, reflecting on the U.S. athletes' remarkable performances. They discuss the evolution in athletes' training and professionalism over the past 50 years, with Olympic history insights referencing Jeff's own experiences. The conversation highlights critical races, standout athletes, and the impact of inspirational performances on team morale. Jeff provides practical advice for fall marathon trainees, emphasizing maintaining training schedules and avoiding injuries. They also talk about Jeff’s participation in an upcoming half-marathon and upcoming events at Disneyland.

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Olympic Reflections with Jeff Galloway

Olympic Reflections with Jeff Galloway

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