Runners (and aspiring runners!) looking for inspiration and erudite insight will love this episode with Nicholas Thompson, author of the just-released book The Running Ground: A Father, a Son, and the Simplest of Sports. This father runner and cancer survivor talks with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton about:-the logistics of running to + from work in NYC; -how he got a lot faster in his 40s; -the reality (or not!) of pain during an endurance race;-a recent Grand Canyon adventure with his buddies; and,-a memorable 100-penny analogy to implement in your next race.Before Nick joins the conversation around  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! No more pins: Get 20% off, including AMR 3-pack, w/ code AMR2025 at BibBoards.comUse code AMR for up to 35% off first subscription order at livemomentous.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices