#282 - Why Community Changes Everything
Episode #282 - Why Community Changes Everything
Welcome To Another Week Of The Show:
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If you have ever thought: “Maybe I could run a 5k, but I’m not sure”
Then this episode is for you!
I am Coach Tadris of runtothebestyou.com, helping everyday people like YOU create a new healthy identity since 2013 — and wherever you are starting from…...... I got you.
This Week I’m Talking About:
1. Community, and Why It Matters
2. What’s Ahead & AC Race Series &
3. Shout Out Of The Week:
Coach Tadris Core Message & Show Notes:
This Week’s CORE Message:
You do not fail alone when you do not train alone.
Talking points:
• Accountability vs Isolation
• Group Energy
• Why Encouragement Matters
CTA:
“This is why coaching works when solo plans fail.”
Upcoming Race Events:
Atlantic City April Fools Half Marathon on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
Atlantic City Bungalow Beach 5-Miler on Saturday, June 6th, 2026.
Atlantic City Marathon Weekend October 17th and 18th , 2026 (Do all three and earn the BIG Triple Threat Medal)
Did You Know......
I’m the official coach of the Atlantic City Marathon Series!
Maybe this can be your starting point on the road to running to the best you.
Guess what—listeners of this podcast can get a discount on any of our three Atlantic City Marathon Race Events.
Head to the show notes and click the “Start Your Journey With Coach Tadris” link.
We will get a discount code to you. You can train on your own, or see how we can work together to get you trained for these events.
If You Would Like To Support Our Content:
There is a Contribution Link in the show notes.
Help us fight obesity and reach milestone goals one step at a time—
Be The Reason Someone Gets Healthy & Create Memories With Us!
Shout Out Of The Week
Lea Posa - On March 14th, 2026, Lea was at the Donny Fund 5k in Atlantic City, NJ, when I asked her to take our group picture. I invited Lea to join the crew for our warm-up. This warm-up was for the 10-miler group; however, Lea and I were doing the 5k, a half hour after the 10-miler began. Lea fell back during a portion of the warm-up, and I told her I would find her before the 5k began. I could not find her through the sea of people, I told her before the warm-up that she had an honorary coach for the day. As I do with my members on the course, I run my race as best that I can then turn around and find my people. On this day it was Lea! I escort her to the finish line and I find out that this was her first ever 5k! I asked her what her takeaway was. “That I could do it” she proclaims. Heck yes, Lea you did the thing! Shout out to Lea for getting to the event over an hour in advance, being willing to integrate herself with the energy from our crew, and crushing your first 5k. The conditions were brutal, winds over 40 mph with sand everywhere and you got through it. Can’t wait to see what’s next for you. This experience goes hand in hand with this week's episode, Lea was alone at this event but instantly became part of our community. That community helped her across that finish line strong. Run To The Best You Lea - Coach Tadris.
Second Shout Out:
Atlantic Center of Independent Living
Thanks to Atlantic CIL, we open up our run group to walkers living with disabilities!
We love being able to inspire them, and they inspire us in return.
Group walks are on Tuesday’s at Stockton University in Galloway @ 5:30 pm &
Thursday’s at Heritage Park in Absecon @ 5:30 pm
Click The Link To Register or Questions About The Next Walk
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This Week’s Core message:
You do not fail alone when you do not train alone.
CTA:
“This is why coaching works when solo plans fail.”
You can find the link in the show notes—fill out the Start Your Journey With Coach Tadris form and I will take it from there!
Thanks For Listening
Remember: Keep Calm And Run To The Best You.........
I’ll talk to you next week.
