The Run Your Race Podcast is back — and Pierce isn't just relaunching a show, he's relaunching with a completely different perspective on why any of this matters.

In this episode, Pierce pulls back the curtain on the last year of his life: getting married, stepping away from running, chasing a business venture that wasn't the right fit, and the burnout that followed one of the most demanding athletic feats of his career — a Guinness World Record for running a treadmill half marathon 153 consecutive days. He's honest about what it felt like to lose the joy in something he loves, and how God used that season to redirect him back to his calling. The message is simple but cuts deep: running is a powerful tool, but if you make it your identity, it will leave you empty. The goal is using the discipline of running to become who God created you to be.

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After seven years of running experience, I share the exact approach I would take if I had to start my running journey all over again.

• Don't compare your times to others on social media—you don't see all the miles they've put in to build their fitness
• Use the Galloway method (run-walk-run) when starting out to reset your form, lower heart rate, and make runs mentally manageable
• Focus on time rather than distance when beginning—aim for 30, 40, then 60-minute runs at conversational pace
• Start with 2-3 runs per week: two easy pace runs during the week and one longer run on weekends
• Follow the 10% rule—increase volume by 10% weekly for three weeks, then drop to 70-80% on the fourth week
• Join a run club or find running partners to make the time pass faster
• Build sustainability through a strong aerobic base to prevent injuries

Go out and run your race.

Strength training is critical for runners to prevent injuries and improve performance, not just a supplemental activity. My approach to strength training transformed me from an injury-prone runner to completing multiple 100 and 200-mile races and running daily half-marathons for over 150 consecutive days.

• Running is a single-leg sport, so focus on single-leg exercises like lunges, step-ups, and Bulgarian split squats
• Aim for lower reps (6-8) with higher weight to train fast-twitch muscle fibers rather than building muscle size
• Schedule strength training on your hard running days (track workouts or long runs) to consolidate stress and recovery
• Complete 16-20 sets total (3-4 sets of 5 exercises) with a mix of compound and single-leg movements
• Always do a proper 10-minute warm-up including 100 bodyweight lunges before every strength session
• Consistent strength training pays dividends in injury prevention and running longevity

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