Episode description
Although Ashley Young wasn't competing in the US Olympic Trials, her pride was evident as she stood with their daughters at the finish line ready to greet her husband, Clayton, and celebrate his qualification for the 2024 Olympic Games. On this week’s episode, the couple shares the highs and lows of their path to the Olympics, highlighting the sacrifices and moments of discouragement they've faced in pursuit of a shared dream.
1:54- The Beginning of a Dream
3:31- Man on a Mission
9:11- Meeting
10:50- A Shared Dream
17:43- The Unseen Work Required
23:18- Married as a Runner
26:31- The Mundanity of Excellence
32:24- Sharing Faith
36:40- Setbacks and Heartbreak
46:48- A Shared Faith While Training
49:43- Preparations for Paris
55:14- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?
“Sometimes you have to do the mundane things just for mundanity’s sake but as they slowly shift from a checklist in your head to your heart, that’s when you really start to see the excellent outcome.” -Clayton Young
Ashley's FeedYourRunner Instagram Account- https://www.instagram.com/feedyourrunner/
Clayton's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/_clayton_young_/
Wall Street Journal article on Clayton- https://www.wsj.com/sports/olympics/us-marathon-trials-conner-mantz-clayton-young-374a5755
New York Times article on Clayton- https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/08/well/live/clayton-young-conner-mantz-paris-olympics.html?unlocked_article_code=1.qU0.RbiN.4x7N9_QTVMW3&smid=url-share
Clayton's new docuseries- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvmSvkyqsSg
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