Athlete On Fire

Bailey and Katie met on Season 10 of the Becoming Ultra project and became fast friends. Today's show is a dive into why they both live a certain lifestyle when it comes to food and where we get our food. More than the light debate, the lesson is that we can all get along with the biggest personal differences. A good lesson for the world right now! It's a great conversation and hope you all enjoy!

Early success in race directing led to 9 of the craziest work year of Scott and his wife, Lauren's lives. The lessons learned are seared from the stress but they wouldn't trade it for anything. On the show today Scott shares the story about how a race with less than 60 people secured a big sponsorship. A shout out to a runner giving back to the community and to herself as she keeps losing bets with her coach..ha! Enjoy the show!

Today Scott talks about the skill he sees in his son to just keep going, even if it isn't fast. The time he got blackmailed from his own web designer who pulled their website until he was paid. Oh man, that one was rough. Shoutouts to runners in Sweden and Japan. One who ran for refugees and one who is running while serving. A good, quick workout for core and upper body. Enjoy the show and share it up if you are liking it! Thanks!

On this episode Scott gives some love to his boys who are showing some legit discipline in the mountains of Colorado this winter. The story of the 7 mile 5k on the California coast. A shoutout to a client running in the Swedish winter for as long as she can for charity. The 1040 rep workout anyone can try (you should today). The resource he never goes into the backcountry without. Athlete On Fire is all about using sport and fitness as the backdrop for a purpose driven life! We hope you enjoy.

Katie and Bailey met through a project called Becoming Ultra where runners train for their first ultra distance race. They became fast friends and now are as tight as friends come. They tackled their first 100 mile race recently and both came away with tons of lessons learned both physically and mentally. We share a drink product for those who overdo the caffeine intake like we do. We also share a great treadmill partner workout and spread some positivity in the world at the grocery store. Cupcakes and kids were involved! Enjoy the show!

Today we bring on one of Scott's friends and clients and share their origin story (it's a good one) and talk about how leadership and training for hard things have so many parallels! Shout outs to clients doing big things like running 100 miles. Shout out to the Jones' boys working hard for things they want. Introducing "Lunge Miles" as a training set for anyone but especially for runners in flat places training for mountains. Enjoy the show. Get in touch with Cale here: For Crestcom https://crestcom.com/leadership-trainer/cale-pearson/ For B2B https://b2btranserv.com/ Visit other projects: Becoming Ultra Athlete On Fire

Running 135 miles in some of the most extreme conditions is hard enough but when Liza Howard could only chew on ice chips and nothing else for the last 55 miles she found a way to make it tougher. Runners from all over the world come to test themselves at the Badwater 135 every year. It start in Death Valley and makes it's way up part of the way of Mt. Whitney. today's episode is about one runner's experience out there! Enjoy.

Dre Baldwin is back to share his story. Dre might be one of the only pro basketball players I know that quit the sport cold turkey. He decided he didn't want his identity wrapped into only being a basketball player and pivoted to put everything into his business and clients. You'll love he origin story of how her even got to play professional hoops too. The dude is persistent in every aspect of life. We talked about what he won't be after his first child(coming soon), how he produces so much content, and some inspirational wins with clients! I even try to get him to run and ultra! Enjoy the show!

Scott gets to talk with Shawn Livingston about his life and running.  Shawn's life from early sports to military and now, ultra runner, has plenty of lessons about addiction, family, and perseverance.  

Ty Carter got the itch to race as a young man and tells his story of how he made it all the way to the highest level of his sport. He shares some great training sets and what you shouldn't say to an athlete just because they look a certain way. We also talk about the crazy speed he gets out there on the mountain! Enjoy

Scott hangs out with old college buddies who came together this last year to train and coach a high school hoops team (Cave Spring HS) out of Roanoke, Virginia to a state championship. We talk about the specifics of the training as well as the difference Coach Gruse saw in his team. Coach Lambo breaks down his training approach then we get to talk about the state championship run and bring on another college friend who got to critic the crazyness of Coach Gruse during the games! Enjoy!

Scott, Sammy, and Lambo bounce around a bit on this episode. Sammy jumps off a boat and then we all start sharing crazy travel and adventure stories from competing days. We all share our favorite training set from the last few weeks. Enjoy the show!

On this episode two childhood friends and two college buddies who played football at Colorado State University share their story and how their new hunting app, Hunt Wallet, was created. We talk about the important characteristics you should find in hunting buddies, tough lessons from the field, and how team sports especially prepares us for life, hunting, and failure. Enjoy the show!

Jarod Cogswell has spent half his life in the health and fitness world and it's always great to sit down with him and talk all things coaching, training, adventure, and business. Enjoy the show and be sure to check out www.deka.fit!

Coach Lambo and Penn State football player Aeneas Hawkins got into a war of words that had to be put into a physical challenge. This episode is a quick description of the challenge. You should try along at home or find a buddy or two to compete with.. It won't disappoint!

Coach Lauren and Sammy discuss their history of injuries, and there are quite a few big ones in there, and how to help others deal with the setbacks and overall process. This is a great one for anyone dealing with an injury or needing the motivation to stay injury free!

Coach Scott and Lambo sit down with Penn State football player Aeneas Hawkins and talk training, setting expectations, dealing with injuries and what's life after football going to look like. A challenge was made on the show so stay tuned to see how it all goes down! Athlete On Fire is here to bridge the gap between amazing athletes and everyone else with our podcasts and coaching services!

Mark Jones is a former Marine and current endurance badass, although he would never tell you that. He has completed Go Ruck Selection after 4 tries and is diving into more endurance adventures including Ruck Fest. Coach Sammy and Scott have a great conversation with him about perseverance, training, your "why" and why it matters, and setting expectations amongst other things! He also shares a great physical challenge we put out there for everyone. Enjoy!

Coaches Scott Jones and Aaron Lambert talk about the week of training and what they learn and continue to learn with athletes on a daily basis. The odd case of tendonopathy and antibiotics. ZUU fit? Best ways to get care after injury. Enjoy the show!

A couple years ago a dear friend of artist Ben Graf and host Scott Jones passed away unexpectedly. Scott wanted to reach out after seeing some of the art inspired by their mutual friend during the grieving period. This episode and call is what happened next.

Coach Scott Jones, Aaron (Lambo) Lambert, Lauren Jones, and Samantha (Sammy) Schultz have all teamed up to create a virtual training center AND community for athletes all over the world. In their first episode of the launch, they all talk training philosophy and what their vision for this project is and will be!

Tomorrow will be the 5 year anniversary of my dad's passing so I thought instead of just writing in my notebook all the things I have learned this year I would just talk to him instead! I probably wouldn't share it if I didn't think some of these lessons would help you too!

Life is a crazy ride and sometimes having control over what is happening is a great thing but when you don't have that control knowing how to embrace change is huge in life and training. Scott has 5 ways to embrace different types of change and we are pretty sure you will relate to at least a couple of them!

In 1981 a grad student at West Virginia University was given three months to live after a bout of cancer from 1978 came back with a vengeance. This episode is about him and how it may apply to you!

George Briones has a unique perspective on life. We had a chance to talk about training, mindset, pain, digital detoxes and so much more. George works with fitness, training, and lifestyle brand, Soflete. His words:As a recon marine I live by this principle;“Jack of all trades and master of none.”My will to personally explore the different worlds of fitness has allowed me to have a unique perspective on strength and conditioning. I don’t always train in the gym. Don’t always train outside, preparing for outdoor adventures. However, marrying these two environments together has offered me the chance to explore the depths of what human performance entails. I have a wide range of personal experience and direct coaching experience with tactical athletes, functional fitness, weightlifting, ultra-endurance events, and general fitness enthusiasts.

Last year, a bunch of runners, coaches, mentors, veterans, and everyday amazing people convened in the Texas hill country outside of San Antonio for the annual Band Of Runners trail camp.  The weekend long event of camaraderie, education, and lots of trail finished with a fun take on the backyard ultras.  The event was a 1.07 mile loop t be done in a certain time.  Last person standing was crowned the champion.  It started out mellow but like any good group of runners and a hint of competitive fire, it got a little crazy out there.  This episode was taken from that evening.  Goofy and inspiring interviews to try and capture the essence of that night and the camp.  We hope you enjoy. And, consider donating to Band Of Runners to keep it rolling!

Writer, educator, and coach Jason Robillard comes on the show to talk about 11 ways to prepare for the times we are living in. As a fellow ultra runner the perspective was interesting and positive for those seeking solutions. Enjoy!

When Scott brings a friend to the wild open country of Canyonlands National Park who has never been to the Utah desert, adventure is to be had. From the backcountry, perched on top of a saddle between two canyons they talked about adventure, life, fear, and so much more. These places that inspire, inspire great conversation. We hope you enjoy!

Our guest, Seth Royal Kroft is a photographer in Montana. On the show we discuss how he got into photography, some of his favorite shots, his favorite places to explore and more!

Lindsay Atkins, who races as Lindsay Dawn Webster (marriage messes stuff up!) is at home training and we had a chance to chat for a solid hour. We talked about her favorite training sets and why loving the training is so important in endurance athletes. She is a serious cook and shares her passion for baking. We talk about her dog, charity, and a bunch more. It was a refreshing chat with a great human and athlete! Hope you enjoy!

Josh Jones is a Doctor of Physical Therapy based out of western North Carolina.  On this episode we answer listener questions on injuries specific to them.  Stress fractures in the feet.  Ankle sprains and breaks.  Hip flexor strains and general function.  Achilles issues.  We are only answering a few of these for each call so we dive a bit deeper and give actionable advice.  Don't worry, Josh and your host Scott Jones have quite the history together so we will be sure to mix stories of adventure in to these for you all! Enjoy.

This one hits hard.  Scott had a chance to sit down with a couple local Colorado friends to tell their stories.  Both lost spouses at a young age.  Both had young kids at the time. Both use exercise and running as a way to grieve. Their kids went to school together but they never met until recently.  It's a both sad yet hopeful story and we hope you appreciate their amazing and heartfelt words. 

Host Scott and Luis Escobar had a chance to sit down in Squaw Valley and talk all things running.  Upcoming adventures in Bhutan.  Why he is working with the Spartan Trail series and all about the Born To Run Ultras he founded and how crazy things can get at the annual running festival! Enjoy.

Mark Carles is a runner, brother, son, and one of the bravest athletes we have had on the show. Given a few months to live over a year ago and he is still fighting the rare form of liver cancer he was diagnosed with by running and being with family. Matching tattoos with his mom, late nights and early mornings with his brother and even some kind words from Dan Rather will have you rethinking what you should get out of every day. Enjoy the show.Links:Mark's Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-mark-carles3 Months Shirt link: https://athleteonfirestore.com/products/3-months-to-live-teeMark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markcarles/About Fibrolamellar Cancer: https://fibrofoundation.org/

Ralph Dale Jones lived a magnificent life. I was able to celebrate it in West Virginia last week with family. You'll hear the lessons and confessions I shared at his service and more on grief and loss. Hope you enjoy.

Eric Byrnes is a force of energy that can't be stopped. We were able to talk in Tahoe about endurance, loss, and why he pushes his limits!

Dr. Don Vaughn sat down to talk about studies he has been involved in and how the brain reacts to different stimuli, like riding a motorcycle. We also brought sports and performance into the mix to help athletes of all backgrounds use their brain to perform better! Enjoy the show with our first neuroscientist guest!Links:Spartan Trail: https://www.spartan.com/en/trailSpartan Race: https://www.spartan.com/enDr. Vaughn's Site: http://www.donvaughn.com/Harley Davidson: https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/index.htmlAthlete On Fire: http://athleteonfire.com/Becoming Ultra: http://becomingultra.com/ATP Science: https://atpscience.com/

Patrick Sweeney is a full time adventurer on a mission to help people around the world find their adventurer within and learn to use fear as fuel. We had a chance to sit down and talk all things adventure, fear, sport, and training. You'll have some great takeaways from his time as a world class rower and hopefully come away ready to conquer some of your own fears!Links:Spartan Trail: https://www.spartan.com/en/trailSpartan Race: https://www.spartan.com/enPatrick's Site:https://www.pjsweeney.com/Athlete On Fire: http://athleteonfire.com/Becoming Ultra: http://becomingultra.com/ATP Science: https://atpscience.com/

Amanda ran collegiately for a couple years and then got into road marathons. It wasn’t until 2014 that she started running trails! She figured it out pretty quickly and is now a professional running with the Altra elite team! Enjoy the show.Links:Spartan Trail: https://www.spartan.com/en/trailSpartan Race: https://www.spartan.com/enHer site: https://www.amandabasham.com/Athlete On Fire: http://athleteonfire.com/Becoming Ultra: http://becomingultra.com/ATP Science: https://atpscience.com/

Kelly and Juliet Starrett are the power couple we had the chance to sit down with in Tahoe for another amazing interview. MobilityWOD is probably where you have heard of them as an industry leader in all things movement and mobility but they have a new mission to get people ready for life with The Ready State. We talk fitness, pain, movement for runners, eating disorders, and much more. Thanks to Spartan Media Fest and ATP Science for the chance to sit down with so many amazing people in Squaw Valley. Enjoy the show!Links:Spartan Trail: https://www.spartan.com/en/trailSpartan Race: https://www.spartan.com/enThe Ready State: https://thereadystate.com/Athlete On Fire: http://athleteonfire.com/Becoming Ultra: http://becomingultra.com/ATP Science: https://atpscience.com/

Spartan Trail and the Spartan World Championships were held in Tahoe and athletes from around the world gathered to compete and hang out for a couple of epic days in Squaw Valley. Amelia Boone sat down with us on her actual birthday and talked about everything from having the tough conversations about body image and eating disorders to who in her life allows her to do these amazing things she does. She is always an interesting interview and we think you'll enjoy the new perspective from a great person and athlete!Links:Spartan Trail: https://www.spartan.com/en/trailSpartan Race: https://www.spartan.com/enAmelia Boone: http://ameliabooneracing.com/Athlete On Fire: http://athleteonfire.com/Becoming Ultra: http://becomingultra.com/ATP Science: https://atpscience.com/

Spartan Trail and the Spartan World Championships were held in Tahoe and athletes from around the world gathered to compete and hang out for a couple of epic days in Squaw Valley. Mike Wardian and Ian Sharman have more than left their mark on the running world with bio's that could fill a book or two. They are much more likely to be in Squaw for the start of Western States but toeing the line for the Spartan race was in the schedule this time around. We sat down after the active day of competition in the cabin with the fire burning and right after a game of chess between the two athletes to talk about the weekend and much more! Enjoy.Links:Spartan Trail: https://www.spartan.com/en/trailSpartan Race: https://www.spartan.com/enSharman Ultra: https://www.sharmanultra.com/Mike Wardian: http://mikewardian.com/Athlete On Fire: http://athleteonfire.com/Becoming Ultra: http://becomingultra.com/ATP Science: https://atpscience.com/

Dan Staton comes to the show a few days before archery hunting season and shares his story as well as teaches us about all things elk hunting. From etiquette to reintroducing wolves to Colorado, the conversation is flowing and fun! Enjoy.ELKSHAPE Offers: ONXHUNT | Discount Code elkshape for 20% off Premium or Elite Memberships from the website only.ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | Discount Code ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFFCARIBOU GAME BAGS | Discount Code elkshape FOR 15% OFFSIBERIAN COOLERS | Discount Code ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFFOFF GRID FOOD CO | Discount Code ELKSHAPE2019 FOR 10% OFFBACKCOUNTRY eBIKES | Discount Code Elkshape300 for $300 offKENETREK GAITERS | Discount Code elkshape for $25 off

Richie Crowley is a former professional hockey player who has gone all in on his entrepreneurial goals. On the show today, we talk about what got him to where he is today and dive into the ride from Boston to Los Angeles he is undertaking and why! Enjoy the show.

Charlie Pappas is a regular, hard working guy who just happens to be a really good athlete. The problem is, he isn't regular at all. He has found his niche in the Train To Hunt competition and plans on defending his title with all his might this weekend at the National Championships in Colorado. We talk about his training over the last couple months. Mindset while competing. Why Grit is the single most important thing for him to compete at a high level. We also talk about the loss of two important family members in the last 10 months and how it has changed him. It's a great, real conversation we think you'll really enjoy.www.athleteonfire.com[leave a review on iTunes if you enjoyed]www.traintohunt.comCharlie's Sponsor: https://wildernessathlete.com/Follow Charlie: www.instagram.com/charlespappasManic Training: www.manictraining.com

Heather Kelly is an adventurous entrepreneur who founded a company to give adventurers amazing options for food in the backcountry, or wherever they end up hungry. She rowed at a high level winning multiple NCAA National Championships so we dive in to technique that might just help you the next time you are using a rower for a workout. We talk adventures in Alaska, paddlesports, nutrition, and why she started her company on the show. She also has a killer workout for you to give a shot. Enjoy the show!www.heatherschoice.comwww.athleteonfire.com

Katie Visco is about to embark on an epic trek across Australia and comes on to talk about her life in Montana, her upcoming man powered run on a new route in Australia, and her entrepreneurial life!  Enjoy.

Kenton is back with some stories from the Train To Hunt events. What is target panic and how do you get out of it? What should Scott be doing to prep for the Colorado event and more!

On March 6th, Manic open their doors to a free community workout alongside Kris Mendoza, the World's Toughest Mudder Champion and the members of the Manic community and Dispatch Radio. What followed was a live podcast that included interviews and audience questions. Enjoy the show! Big shout out to Dispatch for the production!

Kenton Clairmont is the founder of an up and coming event that combines the skills to bow hunt with extreme fitness needed to navigate the backcountry. We talk about the fitness needs and specific workouts that will help athletes with the competition as well as some very basic beginner information for new bow hunters and archers. If you have always wanted to get into hunting, or just learning how to shoot a bow, this might be a great show for you! Enjoy.Links:Train To Hunt: http://www.traintohunt.com/Athlete On Fire Home: http://www.athleteonfire.com/