FitLabPGH is a podcast about movement and movement opportunities in the Pittsburgh, PA area. Once a week we also highlight a FitLabPGH mover…someone who understands that movement is a lifestyle…not just an activity. The questions are lightly edited to allow for easy readability. Click FitLabPGH Features for more info if you want to be featured/know someone who should be featured.
This Week: Steve Schohn
Are you a Pittsburgh native? If not, what brought you to the Pittsburgh area? If so, why are you still here? Born and raised
What are your three favorite movement activities in the Pittsburgh area? Running, Ninja, and Skateboarding
Describe the best vacation you’ve ever taken? Where did you go? What movement activities did you include? The Dominican Republic a couple years ago. Definitely beautiful and relaxing. It was mostly R&R.
What is your favorite pre- or post-workout snack? I usually keep it light before a race, a banana and maybe a protein bar. Post-workout I do high protein: protein shake and protein bar, protein water. Usually some carbs. If its after a race I eat a LOT!
What is your favorite thing to eat in Pittsburgh? Note: it does not need to be healthy. Pizza is my favorite food. There’s so many different pizza places and so many good ones in Pittsburgh.
Do you have a movement activity on your “bucket list”? If not, what’s a movement activity/event you’re looking forward to in the next year? I got really into running this past year, like going from barely able to run 1 mile without stopping to running a 50k without stopping. I don’t know where it’ll take me but I’m going along for the ride now. I may do a 50-miler or even more. I had a lot of Spartan and other Obstacle Course Races lined up for this year, hopefully next year I can get more into those (thanks, Covid).
What do you think is the biggest obstacle to getting people to move more? Motivation. Wanting to do it. Diet fads and workout fads never work. I’ve tried a bunch of times. You need to get in the right mindset and you need to WANT to move and be healthier. Its a choice and you need to be consistent to build healthy habits. Once you built the habits it comes naturally. But it all starts with changing your mindset.
What do you feel is the most adventurous movement activity you’ve ever done? I’d have to say the Ghost Town Trail 50k Challenge Race I did in August. The furthest distance I’ve done. For now.
What is your favorite recovery or self-care practice? Cryotherapy / Float / Massage Gun
What is your favorite spot in Pittsburgh? (Bonus points if it is a “hidden gem”) I need to find more running trails and courses. But I do like running the GAP trail. Great views of the city. I did my Virtual Pittsburgh Marathon on it on my 37th Birthday in June. Started in South Side and ran to McKeesport (13.1 miles) and back. This was my first marathon and I was training since January. Bummed the in-person race was canceled, and I can’t wait to get the full experience next year, but it was definitely challenging and a rewarding experience.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skatersteev/