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In this Thanksgiving episode of '3, 2, 1, Go,' hosts John Pelkey and Carissa Galloway share stories and tips to keep the everyday athlete motivated through the holidays. The podcast includes a message of gratitude from Jeff Galloway, discussing family, coaching clients, and a special 25% off offer for online coaching programs. John and Carissa then catch up on recent events, including the St. Pete Run Fest and personal anecdotes about holiday preparations. Carissa talks about her training for the Space Coast Marathon and contemplates race strategies. They also discuss upcoming race plans,…
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321 GO!
Carissa Galloway and John Pelkey, Bleav · Health · English
Announcing over a million people across a finish line, John and I (Carissa) have seen our share of inspiration. We are here to share these amazing stories and provide nutrition tips and motivation to help you enjoy every run. Similar to what happens at a start line, we have no idea where each episod
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