<p>The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts.<br></p><p>Join the Newsletter at:<a href="https://troymeadows.substack.com/?r=2gjcgs&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist"><u> ⁠MidPack Musings SubStack⁠</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/TheMidPackerPod"><u>⁠</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/TheMidPackerPod"><u>Support the MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠.⁠</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://runtraillife.com/collections/midpacker-pod-merch"><u>Check Out MPP Merch </u></a></p><p><br></p><p>Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods.</p><p><br></p><p>Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? </p><p>Check out <a href="https://runtraillife.com/pages/rtl-coaching-services"><u>Troy’s Coaching Page</u><br></a></p><p><br></p><p>STOKED TO PARTNER WITH  </p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://playonrelief.com/"><strong>PLAY ON RELIEF</strong></a> - 20% off your first order</p><p><a href="https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpacker/"><strong>TRAINING PEAKS</strong></a> - 20% off a premium annual subscription</p><p><a href="https://www.vacationraces.com/"><strong>VACATION RACES</strong></a><strong> </strong>- 15% off any Ultra, Half Marathon, or Trailfest</p><p><br></p><p>USE PROMO CODE <strong>MIDPACKER</strong> FOR A SWEET DISCOUNT</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://wahoofitness.com/devices/running/treadmills?utm_source=LongRunLabs&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shift_US">⁠<strong>WAHOO FITNESS</strong>⁠</a><strong> </strong>-  Use Code <strong>MIDPACK</strong></p><p><strong> </strong>When you pick up a <strong>Wahoo KICKR RUN</strong> get a <strong>free KICKR HEADWIND smart Bluetooth fan. </strong>Remember to add the <strong>HEADWIND</strong> to the cart and the code will apply to discount.</p><p><br></p><p>“What do I want to be today and what do I want to be when I’m 90?”</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Troy Meadows sits down with Jordan Battaglia, a former college football player turned entrepreneur, coach, and co-founder of <a href="https://playonrelief.com/"><u>PlayOn Relief</u></a>. </p><p>What starts as a conversation about pain relief quickly turns into a deeper dive into performance, durability, and what it really means to train for the long game.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Guest Spotlight:</strong> </p><ul><li><p>Born and raised in San Diego, Jordan grew up immersed in sports and eventually played college football at Pomona College.</p></li><li><p>Initially on the path to law school, his journey shifted after a family business setback and a pivotal back injury during his final football season.</p></li><li><p>That injury led to the creation of PlayOn Relief, a natural, long-lasting pain relief solution built from his family’s original pharmaceutical technology.</p></li><li><p>Now a coach with nearly a decade of experience, Jordan focuses on helping athletes build strength, improve mobility, and stay active for life.</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Solve your own problems first. Great ideas often come from real need</p></li><li><p>Longevity matters more than short-term gains. Train for who you want to be at 90</p></li><li><p>Consistency beats intensity when it comes to strength and mobility</p></li><li><p>Small habits, even 5 to 10 minutes a day, can lead to big performance gains</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Topics Covered</strong></p><ul><li><p>The origin story of PlayOn Relief and its delivery system</p></li><li><p>Why most pain relief products fall short</p></li><li><p>Strength training for ultra runners and why it matters</p></li><li><p>Mobility as a missing link in endurance performance</p></li><li><p>Simple exercises to improve joint health and durability</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Jordan’s Links: </strong></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jordanbattag/"><u>@jordanbattag</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://playonrelief.com/"><strong>PlayOn Relief </strong></a><strong>- </strong><a href="https://playonrelief.com"><u>https://playonrelief.com</u></a></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/playonrelief/"><u>@playonrelief</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Relevant Links</strong></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://playonrelief.com/pages/aboutus"><u>https://playonrelief.com/pages/aboutus</u></a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://playonrelief.com/pages/the-science"><u>https://playonrelief.com/pages/the-science</u></a></p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Partner Links: </strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://playonrelief.com/"><strong>PlayOn Relief</strong></a> - <a href="https://playonrelief.com/"><u>https://playonrelief.com</u></a></p><p>Proven Pain Relief for People Who Refuse to Stop!All Natural, Fast Acting, Long Lasting, Targeted Relief</p><p>Use <strong>MIDPACKER</strong> for 20% off your first order</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpacker/"><strong>Training Peaks</strong></a> </p><p>A training app as versatile as you. </p><p>Start your free trial at  <a href="https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpacker/"><u>https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpacker</u></a></p><p>Use <strong>MIDPACKER</strong> at checkout for 20% off an Annual Premium Subscription</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.vacationraces.com/"><strong>Vacation Races</strong></a> - <a href="https://www.vacationraces.com/"><u>https://www.vacationraces.com</u></a></p><p>Epic Races on public lands near the most iconic National Park in the US.</p><p>Use <strong>MIDPACKER</strong> at checkout for 15% the registration of any Ultra, Half, or Trailfest</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://wahoofitness.com/devices/running/treadmills?utm_source=LongRunLabs&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shift_US"><strong>Wahoo Fitness</strong></a><strong> -</strong> <a href="https://wahoofitness.com/devices/running/treadmills?utm_source=LongRunLabs&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shift_US"><u>https://www.wahoofitness.com</u></a></p><p>KICKR RUN invites the rhythm, flow, and freedom of outdoor running inside.</p><p>It’s not running indoors. It’s running, reimagined.</p><p>Run Your Way</p><p>Buy the Wahoo KICKR RUN use code <strong>MIDPACK</strong> to get a <strong>free KICKR HEADWIND smart Bluetooth fan. </strong>Remember to add the <strong>HEADWIND</strong> to the cart and the code will apply to discount.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://runtraillife.com/"><strong>⁠Run Trail Life</strong><u>⁠</u></a> - <a href="https://runtraillife.com/"><u>https://runtraillife.com</u></a></p><p>Find Official MPP Merch on RTL!!</p><p>Use<strong> MIDPACKERPOD</strong> to double the donation from your purchase. </p><p>Visit RunTrailLife.com to check out our line of Hats and Organic cotton T&#39;s.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://freetrail.com/"><strong>⁠Freetrail</strong><u>⁠</u></a> - <a href="https://freetrail.com/"><u>https://freetrail.com</u></a></p><p>Visit Freetrail.com to sign up today.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Jordan Battaglia, PlayOn Relief, strength training, mobility, joint health, ultra running, endurance training, injury prevention, recovery, arnica, trail running, performance, longevity</p><p><br></p>