Episode 09: Building Resilience Through Coaching: Dr Dilan Patel, Coach Noah Daum, and the Power of Strength Training
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About the Episode:
Host Mark Spewak welcomes coach Noah Daum and athlete Dr. Dilan Patel to the Spewak Training Podcast to discuss their coach-athlete partnership since 2023, emphasizing injury-aware progress, strong communication, and a long-term approach to running.
Dilan shares his endurance background, why he sought coaching after feeling stuck, and how adding strength training with Chuck Beckham at Titanium Fitness improved injury prevention, consistency, and confidence. They describe adapting plans when setbacks occur, including Dilan completing Grandma’s Marathon and shifting from the full Indy marathon to a half via a contingency plan, while targeting the Chicago Marathon in 2025.
The conversation also covers why Dilan values coaching as a lifelong learner and how his work as an oncologist at Wash U/Siteman shapes his perspective on health, gratitude, and purpose.
In today's episode, you will hear about such topics as:
Training Origins
Mindset and Process
Why Have a Coach
Strength Training Addition
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