In episode 209 of The Physical Performance Show Brad Beer shares a conversation with Jake Riley - USA Olympic Marathon Rep in this featured performer edition.
On 29 February, 2020, Jake Riley stood on the start line of the USA Marathon Olympic trials in Atlanta. This was Jake's third Olympic Games trials and Jake's mantra for the marathon is no more next time. Jake stood on that start line, he was 32 years of age and to get to that start line he’s overcame every setback you could imagine. From prior surgery for a Haglund’s deformity and Achilles tendon through infection, illness, relationship break down, losing sponsors, all experiences that as Runner's World Magazine quoted, “Shouldn't have Jake questioning whether he should continue chasing the Olympic dream.” He did and he broke through on that day for a historic second place behind Galen Rupp crossing the line in 2 hours 10 minutes and 2 seconds and securing his ticket to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Runner's World Magazine ran the headline “Jake Riley and his coach were broken and now they are going to the Olympic Games.” Jake Riley’s is coached by Lee Troop former guests of The Physical Performance Show Episode 101 and Lee synopsis of Jake Riley’s break through of the USA olympic marathon trials was simply this, “There is nothing better than a broken man coming back.”
During this episode Jake shares around overcoming surgery, persisting, we play a game of top three’s as Jake shares his Top 3 marathon tips, Top 3 training tips, Top 3 resilience tips before laying down his physical challenge for the week.
Listen in as we delve into the following:
- Jake’s feelings regarding the Tokyo Olympic Games being postponed
- His early running history
- His determination in running
- His experience in his debut marathon
- Jake’s Top 3 Marathon Tips
- His adrenalin before his debut marathon
- Sleep routines
- Jake's Top 3 Tips regarding resilience
- Journey through injuries
- Insight on the Runner’s world article
- Jake’s feelings after winning the marathon
- Close competitors in his latest marathon
- What makes him keep going after injury
- Last minute decision for Nike Vaporfly
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Quotes:
“Legs have it, go get it.” – Mantra
“Foam Roll” – Recovery Tip
“Forget my watch and my body.” – Being in the Zone
“Consistency. Keep yourself healthy, get your runs in and you will see results over time.” – Best Advice
“Put your effort at the end of your tempo.” – Physical Challenge
“Do 30 minutes of exercise each day, find a way to stay active during lockdown.”
“Keep calm and stay one day at a time.”
“I like to compete, be good and I like to Win.”
“Running became my obsession when I was 16.”
“Running is constant, something you can do and something you can do over on a daily basis.”
“You have to focus on getting as much out of yourself you can get.”
Jake’s Top 3 Marathon Tips
- 20 miles is halfway
- Consistency in your build is most important
- Two nights out is the sleep night
Top 3 Tips regarding resilience
- Take one day at a time
- Have somebody else to help you stay accountable
- Have something else going on / find something else to think about that is not athletics
To follow Jake Riley
Instagram:
@jakebillriley
Twitter:
@JakeBillRiley
Strava:
Jacob Riley
Timeline
0:00 Start
1:10 Introduction to Jake Riley
4:25 Jake’s feelings regarding the Tokyo Olympic Games being postponed
6:30 His early running history
8:50 His determination in running
10:40 His experience in his debut marathon
13:44 Jake’s Top 3 Marathon Tips
15:40 His Adrenalin before his debut marathon
17:15 Sleep routines
18:15 His Top 3 Tips regarding resilience
23:40 Journey through injuries
30:55 Insight on the Runner’s world article
32:00 Jake’s feelings after winning the marathon
35:03 Close competitors in his latest marathon
38:21 What makes him keep going after injury
40:20 Last minute decision for Nike Vaporfly
42:00 Performance Round
56:10 Best Advice
57:50 Physical Challenge for the week
1:06:16 Finish
People Mentioned:
Lee Troop – 3x Olympic Marathoner, Former 5000m AUS record holder Episode 101 of The Physical Performance Show
Taylor Dutch - Sports Journalist/ Freelance Writer
Zane Robertson – NZ Marathon Record Holder 2:08:19, 59:47 half marathon, Comm Games Bronze (5000m, 2014), Olympian Episode 170 of The Physical Performance Show
Abdihakem "Abdi" Abdirahman - American long-distance runner
Galen Rupp - American long-distance runner
John Grey - American long-distance runner
Meb Keflezighi – 4x US Olympian, New York & Boston Marathon Champion, Silver Marathon Medalist (2004) Episode 165 of The Physical Performance Show
For questions and comments about this Episode
Send to the show host
@Brad_Beer (Twitter) or
@brad_beer (Instagram)
