#23: HEART ON FIRE: Don Wilson's Mission

The People Run Podcast · Dec 9, 2025 · 1h 7m · transcript

Don joins The People Run Podcast and shares his journey through running, discipline, community, the training principles that helped him break plateaus and build purpose. From 5K breakthroughs to creating Heart on Fire, this episode dives into mindset, consistency, strength work, and the power of showing up.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the People Run Podcast

04:05 Don's Running Journey and Goals

07:00 Training Techniques and Speed Work

10:01 Strength Training and Cross-Training Strategies

12:52 The Importance of Core and Stability Training

15:58 Weekly Training Schedule and Recovery

18:38…