Ep. 141 - Work Hard, Have Fun: Inside The Mind Of Rising HS Star Nash Howard

Hello everyone, and welcome back to another episode of The Sunday Shakeout.

I am your host, Nicholas, and today on the show is my teammate and one of my best friends: Nash Howard. This dude is a stud. He’s only a sophomore, and he’s already run 2:02 for 800, 4:21 for 1600, 9:26 for 3200, and 16:14 for the cross country 5K. Yeah… the guy’s legit.

Nash is one of the most down-to-earth, real, and raw guys I’ve ever met, a beacon of wisdom and interesting takes.

If you’ve been following the pod, you might remember that Nash and I did a chill Friday night episode a few months back. That one was lighthearted and super fun, but today’s conversation goes way deeper.

We talk about everything: from season highlights like dropping a 9-second PR in the 3200 at districts the day after getting diagnosed with asthma, to that electric 4:21 mile under the lights. We also dive into his journey in the sport, the meaning behind his mantra “work hard, have fun,” the realities of going pro, and so much more.

At the end of the day, this is just two dudes geeking out over the sport we love—and if you’re into that, this one’s for you.

Please, before we get into this episode, if you haven’t already, then please, wherever you are, in your car, at work, on a run, give this podcast a follow and a five-star review on whatever platform you are listening on. That goes a long way in supporting the growth of The Sunday Shakeout so that I can keep bringing to you some of the greatest stories in the sport of running and in that process, share love and passion for track and field and distance running.

Without further delay, please enjoy my conversation, with Nash Howard.