In today’s episode, I interview ultra-runner Paige Pattillo. Paige grew up running in her hometown Bothell, Washington. She ran cross country at the University of Portland. Two years ago, at the age of 26, Paige ventured into the ultra-running racing scene. Paige recently completed in the Gorge Waterfall 100k, and because of her finish, was one of just ten people to receive a golden ticket to the Western States, one of the most competitive and prestigious 100 mile races in the world.
Who in their right mind would want to run 100 miles? I did not understand it, until I did some investigation. After talking with Paige, it’s clear why people catcha the ultra-running bug.
Paige is a very inquisitive soul and we go deep into her mindset during her races.
In our conversation we talk about:
-why Paige and her wife, former Seattle Reign FC Player Keelin Winters Pattillo, lived in a camper van for over 3 months in Australia for their honeymoon
-Paige’s counter-cultural motto “just don’t do it” and how training less improved her performance.
-Her experience with “runner’s high” and how she loses sense of time.
-How she deals with the negativity during the lowest point of her races.
-Her training regimen for the Western States 100 mile race
-Why she believes every human, physiologically, was made perfectly for long distance running
And more.
Here’s the the 100 mile Western States documentary Paige shared with me. Be prepared to get me amped up on life! LIFE IN A DAY | The Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run
I hope this interview gets you inspired as well. Enjoy, my conversation with Paige Patillo.
Show Notes
:54 Who is Paige Pattillo?
1:30 What type of person wants to run 100 miles?
4:38 Paige’s Honeymoon in Australia
6:32 Her experience WWOOFING down under
9:24 Paige’s encounter with deadly snakes
12:00 The most prestigious and oldest 100 mile race
13:08 Did Paige always have a goal of running the “Western States”?
14:03 How does one qualify for the Western States race?
15:44 Paige’s 1st qualifying race
17:44 What is the “gap the chase pack” strategy?
22:40 The power of letting go
23:08 What is Paige’s training regimen?
24:38 Are the majority of elite runner sponsored or working full time?
25:38 How does Paige balance her life?
27:13 Typical Ultra runner compared to Paige
29:00 Paige’s approach of less training mileage
32:07 Paige’s motto: “Just Don’t Do It”
32:50 Paige’s alternative training - yoga, strength, cycling
34:40 Comfort in Discomfort
37:25 Arrow Living Article: When Two Competitive Athletes Fall In Love
37:43 Paige’s running mindset and why she would choose to run 100 miles
40:27 Advice to “non-runners”
44:44 Paige’s race mindset - the runner’s high and lows
53:00 How to get out of negative thoughts on a run and her mental strategies
57:15 How is running a metaphor for life?
100:40 What is a safety runner?
1:01:10 Paige’s replenishment choices
101:59 What is Paige’s goal time?
1:03:13 Paige’s morning routine
1:03:50 One belief that other people think is crazy
1:06:50 Biggest misconception about Paige
1:07:19 What non-athlete does Paige look up to?
1:08:45 Paige’s favorite failure
1:09:54 Greatest accomplishment
1:10:11 What mental & body prep does Paige do before a race?
1:11:04 Post race movement activities
1:11:25 One simple tip for female athletes
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Resources
Paige and Keelin’s love story: When Two Competitive Athletes Fall in Love
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In today’s conversation I interview French national team footballer Amandine Henry. Amandine signed her first professional contract at 17 years old. She’s competed in 3 UEFA Women’s Champions League finals, was the recipient of the Silver Ball award in 2015, awarded to the the second best player at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. She’s played most of her professional career with Lyon in France, but recently finished her second season with the Portland Thorns, helping the team win the 2017 NWSL Championship.
Amandine arrived in Portland hardly being able to speak English, but after two season’s abroad, she was able to do this entire interview in English, with only a few misunderstandings.
In our conversation we talk about:
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NOTES:
:46 Amandine the French soccer legend
1:25 her non english background and her funniest mistranslations
2:22 Subscribe to arrowliving.com for chance to win Amandine’s cleats
3:03 Bonjour Mandy!
3:58 Amandine’s final english test and how she learned the language
5:45 How and why did she decide to play out of France?
6:22 Biggest difference between her hometown and Portland
8:42 Weirdest clothing she has seen in Portland
9:08 What is Amandine’s style of play?
10:30 Pregame routines
10:56 Favorite song
11:34 Why does she write her number on every teammate?
12:12 Kendall’s bet with Amandine’s goal scoring
13:20 Her St. Tropez obsession
13:44 Amandine’s love of fashion
15:08 When did she start playing on boys soccer teams?
19:24 Her transition to women’s teams
20:25 When did Amandine sign contract with Lyon?
21:10 Does she feel it’s important to set goals?
22:20 How did Amandine handle her first injury?
24:01 What does she like to do outside of training?
25:30 What’s the hardest thing about being away from her home country?
26:24 Favorite part of her career
27:42 First thought this morning
28:09 Her morning routine
29:55 Funniest mistranslation
32:03 What is a kitchen robot?
33:25 Most rewarding accomplishment
34:04 What does she wish she knew as a kid?
35:24 Favorite school subject
35:50 Has she ever gotten tired of soccer?
36:44 Dream meal
37:45 What 3 people would she choose as dinner companions?
38:10 Most interesting thing she’s learned
38:37 Why does she change her socks after a game?
40:49 What Portland restaurant reminds her of home?
41:40 What advice would she give her daughter?
42:50 What will she miss about playing in Portland?
43:20 Favorite TIFO
43:45 Sinc, Angerer & Tobin - playing against and as teammates
44:45 Favorite english phrase
45:55 Who are her funniest teammates?
48:20 Best memory as a Porttand Thorn
In today’s episode, I interview the captain of the women’s Canadian national soccer team and Portland Thorns FC striker Christine Sinclair. Christine is a Legend with a capital L. She attended University of Portland (Go Pilots!) While there she was a Mac Hermann trophy recipient and a 2x NCAA champion. She has received countless other accolades throughout her career including being the a 12x recipient of Canada’s Soccer Player of the Year, 2x bronze Olympic medalist, she’s been short listed for fifa player of the year 7 times, and is the second leading goal scorer in the world, just behind Abby Wambach.
But even more admirable than her accolades, is who Christine is as a human. Despite being one of the top players in the world, she is incredibly down to earth. Christine despises being in the spotlight and is a private person in general, but in our discussion she opens up and explains in her own words, she’s actually not a “hermit.” You’ll see that she’s a little bit weird and quite funny.
In our conversation we talk about
what it was like surpassing her idol Mia Hamm in all-time goals-scored
-The impromptu speech she gave in the locker room to her distraught teammates during the Olympics
-How the loss of multiple family members completely change her perspective on soccer, and allowed her to take her game to the next level
-Why she slurps mustard before and during the half-time of games with Emily Menges (Emily also makes a guest appearance!)
-The method she uses to become a world-class finisher
-Why she named her achilles tendon “Clarence”
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Show Notes
:57 Who is Christine Sinclair?
3:45 Charlie, the love of her life!
5:15 How did Christine choose University of Portland
9:00 How was winning the NCAA women’s soccer championships?
10:05 What is Sinc’s top moment in her career?
11:15 Other sports played by Christine
11:45 When did she know soccer was her main sport?
13:25 Was she always a standout player?
14:04 Did she have goals from the beginning of her career?
14:35 What players did she idolize?
15:32 When did she know she would play in a world cup?
15:44 What did it feel like to surpass Mia Hamm’s goal scoring record?
18:02 Why is Christine so well liked by teammates?
19:45 Does Sinc like being a leader?
21:05 Can everyone be a leader?
22:32 What is Christine’s memories of the 2012 London Olympics
26:57 Why doesn’t Christine like being in the spotlight?
28:15 Her perspective on social media
30:28 How does she deal with her competitiveness?
31:40 The importance of team bonding
36:29 Her battle with being a recovering perfectionist
37:55 How has Sinc learned to play more freely?
40:10 What would she tell her 18 year old self?
42:14 Sinc’s favorite coffee shop
43:42 Favorite restaurant
44:38 How has she dealt with body pain?
50:40 Christine’s stats & records
55:03 What does Sinc like about Portland, Oregon
56:31 Her morning routine
58:34 What is the biggest misconception about Christine?
59:31 What one belief does Christine have that others think is crazy?
1:00:20 Favorite failure
1:02:21 Greatest accomplishment
1:04:32 How has she developed her amazing finishing skills?
1:06:00 What is Sinc’s one simple tip for female athletes
1:07:30 Favorite downtime activity
1:08:15 What does Christine enjoy most about scoring goals
1:08:45 pregame rituals & superstitions
1:09:57 What 3 Thorns players would she choose to be with on a deserted island?
1:10:24 Has there ever been a moment when she wanted to quit soccer?
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