Danny Simmon is a national 2 mile champ, 2022 NXN runner up, and is currently the #1 ranked distance runner in the U.S. Here are some of his thoughts on why he has been able to find success in the sport. Thanks for watching!
Danny's Instagram: daniel13_simmons
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Spread Positivity in Your Sport: JaQuavious Harris
JQ is potentially the best junior college runner this year, but his journey to success is far different than normal. Take a listen to learn how his able to push boundaries.
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Clayton Young: Running a 2:08 Marathon and Pushing Through Ruts
Clayton has incredible tenacity in the sport of running. He's found massive success but his pathway hasn't been perfect. So much to learn from his journey and commitment to consistency. NCAA 10k champ, 4x USA Road Champ, and now a 2:08 marathon runner as well. Thank you for listening!
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Overcoming Race Anxiety and Finding Love for the Sport: Anna Hart
Anna Hart is a long time friend and phenomenal D1 athlete for Brigham Young University. The thing I found most unique about Anna's story is her journey to loving the sport and how it wasn't as simple as it is for some others. So much to learn from her. I love this episode! I hope you do as well!!
Made first-career indoor nationals appearance in 2023 with women's distance medley relay squad.
Helped DMR squad to school record and national-qualifying time of 10:49.24 at the Arkansas Qualifier on Feb. 17.Â
Ranked No. 9 all-time at BYU with 54.79 performance in the women's indoor 400-meters at the Ken Shannon Last Chance Invitational in Seattle on Feb. 25.Â
Helped 4x400-meter squad to school record of 3:39.15 at the Razorback Invitational on Jan. 28.Â
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Obsession in Sport Isn't the Key: Tom Golightly
I have always believed that obsession for a sport and working harder than anyone else was the answer to success in sports. Where there is value in that, there is a better way to do it and hard work isn't always the answer. This interview was enlightening, showing how we can win without running ourselves into the ground.
Golightly is the Assistant Director - Athletics for BYU Counseling and Psychological Services. Golightly is responsible for treating a variety of mental health issues in order to help student-athletes remove any obstacles preventing successful academic and sport performance. He conducts individual, couples and group therapy for student-athletes. He also teaches Performance Psychology and Contemporary Issues for Student-athletes at BYU.
Welcome Talked, hosted by Easton Allred. Made to get you thinking outside of the box, fired up, and inspired. Each week I will be interviewing athletes to bring out their success story. Guests will help us to find more Happiness, better health, and optimized performance.
A bit about the host: I am a BYU XC runner that is passionate about learning and thinking outside the box. I am a published author and currently studying advertising. Battling a rare disorder called vascular compression syndrome has helped me to see many different perspectives that I hope to share through this podcast.
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