Behind the Sweat

One thing I've done every single day for the past decade before I sit down to work, is put on my shoes. From that very first day I started working for myself back in July 2013, putting on my shoes each morning and walking to my “desk” has been my mental shift into it is time to make sh*t happen. As an entrepreneur that works from home, there are so many guardrails that you must put into place to stay focused. It is so easy to get distracted by cleaning, laundry, phone calls from your mom or running errands. As someone with ADHA and dyslexia, I know the power of structure. This simple routine of putting on my shoes each day is a signal to my brain that this is a time to work. This is my dedicated time to building my dreams and career. Shoes are on! Let's take on this Monday! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/behindthesweatpod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/behindthesweatpod/support

Last weekend I attended the Powerhouse Women conference in Arizona and left a brand new person. One of my big takeaways was what do I want my personal brand to be? The answer: where wellness meets business. This is part of my authentic code. I want to be known as a wellness entreprenuer and a subject matter expert on marketing + business. Honestly, this is how I can best sum of my 17 year career so far.  As part of this, I want to be honest about everything I have learned about building a business. From the giant wins to the failures. With that, I bring you a new version of the Behind the Sweat Podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/behindthesweatpod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/behindthesweatpod/support

Recovery is one of the most important things to do for your body as an athlete. Recovery helps us stay active and able to do the activities we love throughout our lives. This conversation taps the experts from Upswell Studio in Denver to offer tips on how and what to do when we aren't running around. Discounts codes brunchrun15 - $15 single session booking (v. $25)  brunchrun20 - 20% discount on 4x, 8x, and All Access monthly memberships Learn more and book an appointment at Upswell Studio: ⁠https://www.upswellstudio.com/. ⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/behindthesweatpod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/behindthesweatpod/support

Spring race season is here and as many of us get ready to board plans to fly around the country and the world, let's to talk about runacations, race travel and running while traveling. Traveling for a race is so much fun because it means having the ability to explore a place that is different from our day to day runs. Race traveling takes a lot of planning because jet lag, poop schedules, cramped leg room or long car rides can all impact how you show up on race day.  This episode talks about: The steps to take while signing up for a destination race How to pack for a race and runcation Tips for running while on vacation This episode is sponsored by Wipeys and Hydrate IV Bar. Use the code BRUNCH for 15% off your order at Wipeys. Mention Brunch Running and code BR20 at Hydrate IV Bar for 20% off at select locations. Follow @behindthesweatpod, @brunchrunning and @alexweissner --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/behindthesweatpod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/behindthesweatpod/support

The 127th Boston Marathon will take place next Monday. To prepare for the marathon that started it all, Shawn King from the For Your Run podcast joins the conversation. If you are looking to understand what a BQ is? How to get into the race? How the Bostom Marathon inspired other marathons? Then you must listen to this episode!  Check out Alex on the For Your Run podcast. Connect with Shawn Follow @foryourrun Connect with Alex Follow @alexweissner  Follow ⁠@behindthesweatpod⁠ Want to help support this podcast? Become a monthly subscriber, leave a review and share with a friend! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/behindthesweatpod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/behindthesweatpod/support

IV therapy has been making headlines for various reasons, and this episode explores its benefits for athletes and discusses the pop culture phenomenon around it. The guest for today's episode is Katie Gillberg, from Hydrate IV Bar, who has extensive experience in IV therapy. IV therapy is not a new concept; it involves administering nutrients, fluids, and vitamins directly into the bloodstream via an IV drip. IV therapy is often used to treat dehydration, nutrient deficiencies, and fatigue. Athletes can benefit from IV therapy to help with post-workout recovery and to replenish lost fluids and nutrients. IV therapy can also improve athletic performance by increasing energy levels and reducing inflammation. This episode is sponsored by Vital Proteins. Collagen Peptides support healthy hair, nails, skin bones and joints and are a great addition to your morning cup of coffee or smoothie. Made with hyaluronic acid and vitamin C, these powerhouse ingredients can help support all of your finish lines. Learn more at VitalProteins.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/behindthesweatpod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/behindthesweatpod/support

Slow running is where the magic happens. The majority of your runs need to be slow and recovery focused if you want to see improvements. The other 20% of the time go out there and crush. This episode offers tips, benefits and more on how to slow down to get faster. Learn more about working with Alex 1:1 on a on-going monthly basis or join a distance program. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/behindthesweatpod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/behindthesweatpod/support

It's every single endurance runners favorite topic: tapering. Tapering is one of the hardest parts of any endurance training cycle. Dr. Megan Cannon is a sports psychologist and here to answers all the questions we have about the mental side of tapering. We all know the benefits of the taper but how do we prepare ourselves mentally during the taper phase. The answers are in this podcast episode. Learn more about Dr. Megan Cannon on her website and check out the MVP Mindset. Join the crew for a few amazing spring races at The bRUNch Trail Run and the Steamboat Marathon. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/behindthesweatpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindthesweatpod/support

If you're a runner looking to get off the pavement and explore the great outdoors then this epsidoe featuring trail runner Lindsley Kump is for you. In this episode, Lindsley shares her experiences of running trails in both competitive and recreational environments and offers tips on how to make sure you stay comfortable and safe while exploring your favorite paths. This episodes covers topics like: Being prepared for the trails Inclusivity on the trails Tips on how to start trail running Go to snacks for the trails Trail running is not about distance Recs for spots to trail run around Denver Get the recipe for Super Hero Muffisn here! Seriously these muffins are the best thing along with everything else in this book! And if you want even more muffin recipes check out this cookbook! Follow Lindsley on Instagram and join us in Beaver Creek on May 14th for The bRUNch Trail Run. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/behindthesweatpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindthesweatpod/support

As athletes we've all set some pretty big goals. To get to those big goals we need to make a plan. Professional runner, coach, author and mom, Neely Gracey joins this episode to talk all things goal setting. Listen in and check out the goal setting worksheets below that Neely created in partnership with Honey Stinger. Learn more about Neely Gracey @neelysgracey and check out her book Breakthrough Women's Running: Dream Big and Train Smart. Worksheets Step 1: Goal Setting: Getting Started Step 2: Goal Setting: Outcome Goals & Process Goals Step 3: Coming soon! Head over to @alexweissner to see my worksheets on the goals I'm working towards right now. Stock up on HoneyStinger and get 15% off your next purchase here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/behindthesweatpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindthesweatpod/support

Race day always requires some kind of planning espeically when it comes to your fueling. Stevie Lyn Smith is back to chat about all things race day fuel planning. Learn more about race fueling and to grab Stevie's guide click here. Support the podcast by becoming by becoming a paid subscriber here. Leave your love letters to running here! Love this episode? Share it with your crew! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/behindthesweatpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindthesweatpod/support

Runners need to strength train. End of story. No questions. There are so many benefits of strength training for runners from power and injury prevention. Tune in to listen how to incorporate strength training into your training. Spring Group Training is now open! This program is perfect for anyone training for a spring race 10K+. If you are running The bRUNch Trail Run, Colfax Marathon, Steamboat Marathon is anything in between, this is for you! This program is customized to your goals. This program includes: Customized training plan built around your lifestyle and goals in Final Surge Bi-weekly schedule adjustments Weekly check-ins via community platform Weekly feedback via community platform Support, educational materials and connection with community members via platform Fun community challenges with the chance to win prizes Customized race strategy plan Program built on Final Surge training hub with in hub feedback Program launches February 20 Learn more here. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindthesweatpod/support

Mindset. It's perhaps the hardest muscle to train as an athlete. Often times we focus so much on the physical aspects of our training that we forget about the mental side. Making sure we are in the right mindset is ultimately the key to our successes. In this episode meet Kaci Ghetmiri. Kacia is the host of the Empower Her podcast. In this chat we take a look at how to frame our mindset for the current season we are in and why need to brag about those easy runs. After listening to this episode get ready to make a depsoit into your confidence bank. Housekeeping The bRUNch Trail Run is back at Beaver Creek Resort on May 14. Get all the details about this epic trail race here. Love the podcast? Please leave us a rating and review! Follow Kacia at @kacia.ghetmiri on Instagram and listen to the latest episode of the Empower Her Podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindthesweatpod/support

Last month A.C. Shilton wrote a story for Runner's World titled, "Does running have a drinking problem?" Brunch Running is a community and brand that does include alcoholic beverages within it's evnets and marketing. That is why this conversation was a very important and a conversation that as a brand we needed to be a part of. This is not a conversation where we are judging others. This story and this conversation look at the facts, studies and information provided by experts and presents them in a way where you can make the choices for yourself. If you are looking for help and support around your drinking, there are many organizations to support and help you. This conversations reviews A.C.'s article and does talk about alcoholism. Read the article here. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindthesweatpod/support

There is a science behind when and how we eat as athletes. In this episode meet Holley Samuel. Holley is a registered dietitian and in this conversation, she takes us through how, when and why we need to fuel for our runs. Learn more about Holley Samuel at holleyfuelednutrition.com. Make sure to check out Holley's podcast the Holley Fueled Nutrition Podcast and give her a follow on Instagram at @holleyfuelednutrition. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindthesweatpod/support

There is something magical about going out into nature. Nature is not only beautiful to behold but it has almost mystical healing powers. In this episode Kylie Bearse shares with us how getting outdoors helps her mental health and some of her favorite hiking spots in Colorado. Episode takeaways: Be respectful when heading out into nature. Kylie's recommendations for great hikes near Denver are: Lake Isabel, Royal Arch Trail and Roxborough State Park. Connect with the podcast on Instagram at @behindthesweatpod and follow Kylie at @kyliebearse and @approachableoutdoors. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindthesweatpod/support

How do you recover from a hard workout? Steve Nagib is the general manager at Denver Sports Recovery, a certified athletic trainer, certified strength and conditioning specialist and holds a masters in human physiology. This conversation will answer lots of your recovery questions from massage to cyrotherapy. SOCIAL @denversportsrecovery @alexweissner @behindthesweatpod SUPPORT Leave a 5-star rating wherever you are listening. Check out Trot + Recover! An 8ish-week program all about giving your body time to rest and recover. ASK Have a wellness question you would like us to answer this season? Email hello@behindthesweat.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindthesweatpod/support

From relationships to building a business, we talk about how to trust our gut with everything. If you start with self care that automatically makes you love yourself more and makes the space for more self love in your life while cutting out things that are not serving you. This conversation will inspire you to say “no” to things that do not have a place in your life. Get ready for lots of journaling prompts (see below) and get those journals ready. SOCIAL @helenhall @blenderbombs @alexweissner @behindthesweat SUPPORT Leave a 5-star rating where you are listening. BlenderBombs | Use code ALEX10 for 10% off your oder at blenderbombs.com. ASK Have a wellness question you would like us to answer this season? Email hello@behindthesweat.com. Journal Prompts What I'm saying "no" to today? GAMES (Gratitude, Affirmations, Manifesting, Envision, Silence) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindthesweatpod/support

The season is here to get some dirt under our shoes. Trail running is the opportunity to take your running to an whole new level and we are not just talking about altitude. This episode is a conversation for anyone looking to start hitting the trails, experienced trail runners and anyone else who wants to listen to a chat about the outdoors. SOCIAL @meginspire @alexweissner @behindthesweatpod SUPPORT Leave a 5-star rating wherever you are listening. Super Coffee | Use code behindthesweat for $10 off your order at drinksupercoffee.com. BlenderBombs | Code Alex10 for 10% off your order at blenderbombs.com ASK Have a wellness question you would like us to answer this season? Email hello@behindthesweat.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindthesweatpod/support

This episode is all about sleep. There are so many questions about sleep so we went to an expert. We sat down with Dr. Carleara Weiss, Ph.D., MS, RN, is a clinician-scientist and founder of Dr. Weiss Sleep Education, a wellness platform to promote healthy sleep. This episode answers questions like: Why do we need sleep? How can we create a better bedtime routine? How do we know if we are getting enough sleep? SOCIAL @dr.weiss.sleepeducation @alexweissner @behindthesweatpod SUPPORT Leave a 5-star rating wherever you are listening. Beam Dream | Get 20% off + free shipping on subscriptions ASK Have a wellness question you would like us to answer this season? Email hello@behindthesweat.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindthesweatpod/support

How do you recover from a hard workout? Steve Nagib is the general manager at Denver Sports Recovery, a certified athletic trainer, certified strength and conditioning specialist and holds a masters in human physiology. This conversation will answer lots of your recovery questions from massage to cyrotherapy. SOCIAL @denversportsrecovery @alexweissner @behindthesweatpod SUPPORT Leave a 5-star rating wherever you are listening. Super Coffee | Use code behindthesweat for $10 off your order at drinksupercoffee.com. BlenderBombs | Code Alex10 for 10% off your order at blenderbombs.com ASK Have a wellness question you would like us to answer this season? Email hello@behindthesweat.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindthesweatpod/support

Runinng is a sport that many of us love. However, running as a woman is very different from running as a man. This episode is all about what it feels like to run as a woman. The freeing feeling. The new experiences. Pushing our bodies to the limits. It also talks about the fear, the precautions that we take, that running in a sports bra is not asking for it and more. SOCIAL @raceacrossthestates @runwithaimgroup @alexweissner @behindthesweatpod SUPPORT Leave a 5-star rating wherever you are listening. Super Coffee | Use code behindthesweat for $10 off your order at drinksupercoffee.com. BlenderBombs | Code Alex10 for 10% off your order at blenderbombs.com ASK Have a wellness question you would like us to answer this season? Email hello@behindthesweat.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindthesweatpod/support

There is a time in our lives for everything and along that path you can change your mind a million times. This conversation with Jordan Drankoski is all about change. We talk about changes we made to where we lived, careers paths and saying goodbye to hustling. SOCIAL @dancing.for.donuts @alexweissner @behindthesweatpod SUPPORT Leave a 5-star rating wherever you are listening. Super Coffee | Use code behindthesweat for $10 off your order at drinksupercoffee.com. BlenderBombs | Code Alex10 for 10% off your order at blenderbombs.com ASK Have a wellness question you would like us to answer this season? Email hello@behindthesweat.com. Read more about Jordan's entreprenuial journey over on her blog. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindthesweatpod/support

What costume would you run a marathon in? Think about it while you read more about Brittany Charboneau. Brittany is a professional road and trail runner based in Denver, Colorado. She is also known as The Funny Runner, thanks to her background in improv and sketch comedy. And she was the very first guest we ever had on this podcast. SOCIAL @funnyrunner26.2 @alexweissner @behindthesweatpod SUPPORT Leave a 5-star rating wherever you are listening. Super Coffee | Use code behindthesweat for $10 off your order at drinksupercoffee.com. BlenderBombs | Code Alex10 for 10% off your order at blenderbombs.com ASK Have a wellness question you would like us to answer this season? Email hello@behindthesweat.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindthesweatpod/support

Not every injury is the result of a fall or an epic crush. Chronic injuries and pain are a real thing and so often we attempt to push through the pain and discomfort. Today my conversation with guest Toni Kengor is all about injury, how we handle injury and how we come back from it. SOCIAL @tonikengor @alexweissner @behindthesweatpod SUPPORT Leave a 5-star rating wherever you are listening. Super Coffee | Use code behindthesweat for $10 off your order at drinksupercoffee.com. BlenderBombs | Code Alex10 for 10% off your order at blenderbombs.com ASK Have a wellness question you would like us to answer this season? Email hello@behindthesweat.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindthesweatpod/support

Creating boundaries is hard AF. Boundaries are one of the tools in your toolbox for your mental health. In this epsiode we are joined by Dr. Victoria Rodriguez. Dr. Victoria is a New York-based psychotherapist, business strategist, and leadership coach focusing on building an individual's mental health while helping them build the business of their dreams. SOCIAL @drvicrodriguez @alexweissner @behindthesweatpod SUPPORT Leave a 5-star rating wherever you are listening. Super Coffee | Use code behindthesweat for $10 off your order at drinksupercoffee.com. ASK Have a wellness question you would like us to answer this season? Email hello@behindthesweat.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindthesweatpod/support

There is something magical about going out into nature. Nature is not only beautiful to behold but it has almost mystical healing powers. In this episode Kylie Bearse shares with us how getting outdoors helps her mental health and some of her favorite hiking spots in Colorado. After we recorded Canada announced that it would start to prescribe park passes for health and this left us both feeling super inspired. Kylie wrote an amazing blog post on her blog, read it here and we decided to do a little giveaway. Share this episode in your Instagram stories and tag @kyliebearse and @behindthesweatpod for a chance to win an America the Beautiful Annual National Parks Pass. SOCIAL @kyliebearse @approachableoutdoors @alexweissner @behindthesweatpod SUPPORT Leave a 5-star rating wherever you are listening. InsideTracker | Visit InsideTracker.com and become your strongest BlenderBombs | Code Alex10 for 10% off your order at blenderbombs.com ASK Have a wellness question you would like us to answer this season? Email hello@behindthesweat.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindthesweatpod/support

Can food help to improve mental health and symptoms of seasonal depression? That is the question we ask in this episode. Stevie Smith is registered dietitian and certified sports nutritionist. She is also a nutrition consultant and content creator for InsideTracker, the leading personalized performance and nutrition system for human optimization. Make sure to scroll to the bottom of these notes to learn about this week's giveaway! SOCIAL @stevielynlyn @insidetracker @alexweissner @behindthesweatpod SUPPORT Leave a 5-star rating wherever you are listening. InsideTracker | Visit InsideTracker.com and become your strongest BlenderBombs | Code Alex10 for 10% off your order at blenderbombs.com ASK Have a wellness question you would like us to answer this season? Email me at hello@behindthesweat.com. GIVEAWAY InsideTracker is going to provide one lucky listener with a complimentary blood biomarker panel, this is same panel that Shalane Flanagan gets to learn about how her body is working. To enter the giveaway share this week's episode in your Instagram stories and tag @behindthesweatpod and @insidetracker. Winner will be announced on Sunday, February 6. Giveaway is open to US-based listeners. Make sure you are following @behindthesweatpod and @insidetracker on Instagram. Check out the recipe we mentioned on the blog. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindthesweatpod/support

Over the past two years we've all made some amazing freinds online. One friend that I've had the priveledge of getting to know and being inspired by is Eric Logan. Eric is a duathlete from Georgia and we met online back in 2020. His motivating posts helped inspired me to attempt my first duathlon and get out the door on many mornings. Eric consistently shows up and in our conversation, he shared his story on how to changed his life, how he balances a full-time job and how social media can be healthy for us. SOCIAL @ericmlogan @nogimmicksjustsweat @alexweissner @behindthesweatpod SUPPORT Leave a 5-star review wherever you are listening. ALOHA | Buy one, get one 50% all protein bars on ALOHA.com SatlStick | Use code behindthesweat for 20% off at SaltStick.com ASK Have a wellness question you would like us to answer this season? Email me at hello@behindthesweat.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindthesweatpod/support

Will it even matter? That's a question our guest today and many Olympic and Paralympic athletes have been asking themselves. This is the final episode for season 2 and we are ending it with a conversation with Josie Aslakson. Josie is a member of the USA Wheelchair Basketball team. Josie's story is one of resiliency. After a car accident left her paralyzed, she turned to sports to find a sense of belonging and community. Tune in now and get ready to be inspired. If you like the show please give us a five star rating and review and be sure to tell your friends. Subscribe on Apple Podcast Spotify or wherever you are listening. Connect with the podcast on Instagram at @behindthesweatpod. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindthesweatpod/support

Persistent and trusting the process is what got our guest today to where she is now. While making it to the Olympics has been her goal for years, it is not the end all be all of her story. Samantha Shultz is a member of Team USA's Modern Pentathlon and getting ready to head to Tokyo in a few weeks. Listen in. Become inspired and go out there and do hard things. If you like the show please give us a five star rating and review and be sure to tell your friends. Subscribe on Apple Podcast Spotify or wherever you are listening. Connect with the podcast on Instagram at @behindthesweatpod. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindthesweatpod/support

The road we take is not always the road planned. That is the overarching message from today's guest Ginny Thrasher. Ginny began her shooting career at the age of 14 after a hunting trip with her grandfather sparked an interest. Then in high school she tried out for the Rifle Team and immediately fell in love. During her first year at college she went from being a college freshman to an Olympian. She won the first gold medal at the Olympic Games in Rio and everything in her life changed. It was finally after that moment that she realized being a professional athlete could be her career. Listen in and feel motivated to chase your dreams today. If you like the show please give us a five star rating and review and be sure to tell your friends. Subscribe on Apple Podcast Spotify or wherever you are listening. Connect with the podcast on Instagram at @behindthesweatpod. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindthesweatpod/support

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1! We are kicking off the season, pun intended, with 3x Olympian and the 2012 Bronze Medalist in Taekwondo Paige McPherson. Adopted when she was only four days old, Paige has had an amazing journey to the Games. As many younger siblings often do, they choose to tag along and want to do all the things their older siblings do. This was how Paige found herself practicing Taekwondo. Her story from that first lesson to where she is now will leave you inspired and in awe. You'll have to listen in to our conversation for all the details. If you like the show please give us a five star rating and review and be sure to tell your friends. Subscribe on Apple Podcast Spotify or wherever you are listening. Connect with the podcast on Instagram at @behindthesweatpod. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindthesweatpod/support

This is our final episode for season one and it's been a fabulous one! Thank you all for tuning in and your support. My guest for this episode is Christina Muccio aka Mooch. Mooch and I met years ago at a spin studio in Denver. We hit it off and have been keeping up with each other since. Mooch is an amazing instructor and has built several coaching businesses over the past couple of years. This was such a fun catch up session and we talked about how sports can prepare you for anything in life. Listen in and happy Monday! And again, thank you joining us this season! Please rate and review if you enjoy this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindthesweatpod/support

Sometimes you need to go into a situation without a backup plan. Figuring it out is what Maddy Ciccone did and today she is a master instructor at Soul Cycle. Maddy and I caught up last week and could have talked for hours. We talk about how she left her marketing job to pursue her passion for fitness and how she's held onto those handlebars to get to the life she wanted to live. There are also a few tangents but we always bring it back around to messages that will leave you feeling inspired. I did forget to ask her the final question so make sure to listen past the end of the interview for our follow up. How can you support the podcast? If you enjoyed this episode please rate and review us wherever you are listening. Make sure to follow us on Instagram at @behindthesweat_ and @alexweissner. And check out some of our amazing partners. Heads up, we might receive a portion from your sale. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindthesweatpod/support

Today's episode features Georganne Moline, Olympic hurdler. This title might tell you a little bit about who Georganne is but it does not define her. During our conversation Georganne got vulnerable about her struggles post-2016 games and how she had to work to find joy on the track again. We also talk in depth about 2020 and how she had to go from preparing for another Olympic Trials to life as we know it today and sometimes we all need extra time to reach out goals. Repeat. We can all use extra time to reach our goals. As we enter this new year, let's look at the positive moments from 2020 in our lives. Where or how did 2020 give you extra time for the things that are important to you? Connect with Georganne on Instagram at @georganne400h. And make sure to check out her besties interview here. How can you support the podcast? If you enjoyed this episode please rate and review us wherever you are listening. Make sure to follow us on Instagram at @behindthesweat_ and @alexweissner. And check out some of our amazing partners. Heads up, we might receive a portion from your sale. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindthesweatpod/support

There is nothing like being a part of a team. The bond through the good times and the tough times. Today my guest is Alex Aust, a professional lacrosse player and member of the US national team and the ultimate female badass. Our conversation goes deep into Alex's life on the field and off the field. She shares her experience winning gold in the World Cup and how she always knew she wanted to play lacrosse at the highest level, but never realized she would be among one of the first woman to do so. There is so much motivation in this episode for women and men of all ages. Listen in for your Monday dose of motivation. Listen in and have a fabulous Monday! Connect with Alex on Instagram at @alexaust_. How can you support the podcast? If you enjoyed this episode please rate and review us wherever you are listening. Make sure to follow us on Instagram at @behindthesweat_ and @alexweissner. And check out some of our amazing partners. Heads up, we might receive a portion from your sale. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindthesweatpod/support

Confidence is a superpower that we all have. Today my guest is Regina Montgomery, a demi soloist with the Tulsa Ballet. Regina shares her story of how her childhood dream of becoming a professional dancer came true and gives us an inside look into the world of ballet. Ballet holds a special place in my heart, so I was very excited for this conversation. In this episode we talk a lot about confidence, the power of not giving up and how you only need one door to open to make your dream become a reality. Listen in and have a fabulous Monday! Connect with Regina on Instagram at @regina_montgomery_. How can you support the podcast? If you enjoyed this episode please rate and review us wherever you are listening. Make sure to follow us on Instagram at @behindthesweat_ and @alexweissner. And check out some of our amazing partners. Heads up, we might receive a portion from your sale. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindthesweatpod/support

The road to our goals is paved with hurdles and obstacles. In today's episode I chat with snowshoe runner, entrepreneur, and mama Sarah Canney. Sarah has been a lifelong athlete and found running in college as part of her eating disorder recovery journey. We talk about how Sarah recovered and eventually found herself on a podium of a world championship. Sarah offers so many motivational nuggets from goal setting, to where she finds joy to how becoming a mom changed her mindset as an athlete. Listen in and have a fabulous Monday! Connect with Sarah on her website and on Instagram at @sarah.canney. If you are in need of support for an eating disorder please visit here. How can you support the podcast? If you enjoyed this episode please rate and review us wherever you are listening. Make sure to follow us on Instagram at @behindthesweat_ and @alexweissner. And check out some of our amazing partners. Heads up, we might receive a portion from your sale. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindthesweatpod/support

Having courage does so not mean the absence of fear. Having courage is being scared but still moving forward. This is part of the message Arshay Cooper shared with me when we chatted. Arshay Cooper is a rower, activist, and author of the memoir, A Most Beautiful Thing. His memoir shares the story of the country's first all-black high school rowing team. His experience as on the team at Manley High School changed his life and his story will inspire you. His memoir was the inspiration for a new documentary “A Most Beautiful Thing.” If you have not yet watched this documentary, you need to immediately. Arshay is a role model for those of all ages. The work he is doing today will truly make the world a better place. Listen in to our conversation and watch the film. Connect with Arshay on Instagram and at ArshayCooper.com. How can you support the podcast? If you enjoyed this episode please rate and review us wherever you are listening. Make sure to follow us on Instagram at @behindthesweat_ and @alexweissner. And check out some of our amazing partners. Heads up, we might receive a portion from your sale. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindthesweatpod/support

You can do and try your best, but that does not always mean that you will win. In this episode I chat with Scott Stallings, professional golfer, husband and father. Before turning pro in 2007, Scott and his college advisor wrote a business plan for how he could have a career out on the course. The plan worked. We caught up earlier this month to talk about his journey, playing golf today and how to make positive changes in life. This is good one. Hope you enjoy it! How can you support the podcast? If you enjoyed this episode please rate and review us wherever you are listening. Make sure to follow us on Instagram at @behindthesweat_ and @alexweissner. And check out some of our amazing partners. Heads up, we might receive a portion from your sale. How can you support the podcast? If you enjoyed this episode please rate and review us wherever you are listening. Make sure to follow us on Instagram at @behindthesweat_ and @alexweissner. And check out some of our amazing partners. Heads up, we might receive a portion from your sale. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindthesweatpod/support

Having a sister is one of the most amazing relationships a person can have in their lives. Now imagine that you and your sister compete in the same event at the same time for the same school. She's still your biggest cheerleader but now she's also your competition. That is part of the story of sisters Carly and Maddie Biron. Their experiences in the pool taught them so much about themselves and each other, that today they are building a fitness empire together. Connect with @builtbybiron, Maddie and Carly on Instagram. And make sure to check out their podcast, @EatheDamnCake. How can you support the podcast? If you enjoyed this episode please rate and review us wherever you are listening. Make sure to follow us on Instagram at @behindthesweat_ and @alexweissner. And check out some of our amazing partners. Heads up, we might receive a portion from your sale. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindthesweatpod/support

Introduction to sports is not the same for us all. Ola Khaldi Alghazzouli is a certified personal trainer, functional fitness specialist and swim instructor. This past summer she launched “Swim4Akhirah” to speak up about swimming for the Muslim woman and to bring further diversity into the swimming industry. This program is changing the lives of women around the world. Please note that we do discuss eating disorders in this episode. If this is a trigger for you, I suggest listening to one of our other inspiring episodes. Connect with Ola on Instagram at @befit4akhirah. How can you support the podcast? If you enjoyed this episode please rate and review us wherever you are listening. Make sure to follow us on Instagram at @behindthesweat_ and @alexweissner. And check out some of our amazing partners. Heads up, we might receive a portion from your sale. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindthesweatpod/support

Sports teach us so much, like curiosity, resiliency and control. On today's episode is Mike Aidala. Mike is a Denver-based health and wellness expert who guides individuals that are looking to build stability, flexibility and strength. Not only does he inspire you to work on your physical body but to look inward and work your mind. Our conversation starts as Mike share's his story about playing football in high school and college to how he built his coaching business. The lessons you'll learn in this episode will have an impact on the words you choose to keep in your vocabulary. Tune and make sure to check out our story for today's journal prompt. Connect with Mike on Instagram at @mike.aidala. How you can support the podcast? If you enjoyed this episode please rate and review us wherever you are listening. Make sure to follow us on Instagram at @behindthesweat_ and @alexweissner. And check out some of our amazing partners. Heads up, we might receive a portion from your sale. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindthesweatpod/support

In this episode I chatted with Callie Vinson. Callie is an ultramarathon runner and advertising copywriting professional. She's originally from Orlando, graduated with her B.F.A. and M.A. in advertising from SCAD in Savannah and currently lives in Chicago, working on the creative side for an ad agency. When she's not working, she's coming up with ways to make running and training more interesting, especially without races to work towards. Lately, she's dabbled in Strava art designs as well as "mural tours" around the windy city. Currently she is crewing her friend and running buddy, Shan Riggs on a quest to run from coast to coast. We caught up while they were in Iowa. Our conversation goes deep into how we approach the challenges we are faced with including how much our bodies and minds really can take. If you've ever thought about running an ultra listen in for some great advice. Make sure to connect with Callie on Instagram at @callie_fornia and follow along on her adventure with Shan at shanrunsacrossamerica.com. How can you support the podcast? If you enjoyed this episode please rate and review us wherever you are listening. Make sure to follow us on Instagram at @behindthesweat_ and @alexweissner. And check out some of our amazing partners. Heads up, we might receive a portion from your sale. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindthesweatpod/support

Age does not limit our goals. That is the message Patricia McNeal would love for all women to hear. Patricia is a stroke survivor who began her fitness journey in 2012 and then decided to ride her bicycle across the country. Today her and her husband ride their bikes everywhere and she is planning to ride around the world for her 60th. Now that sounds like a party. To learn more about Patricia and to follow along connect with her on Instagram at @heels_on_wheelzz or by visiting https://www.heelsonwheelzinc.com/about. How can you support the podcast? If you enjoyed this episode please rate and review us wherever you are listening. Make sure to follow us on Instagram at @behindthesweat_ and @alexweissner. And check out some of our amazing partners. Heads up, we might receive a portion from your sale. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindthesweatpod/support

Madeline Kopp is a professional 800 meter runner for Under Armour. She lives and trains in Washington D.C, with the District Track Club. She graduated from Duke University in 2017 where she ran track and received a bachelors in Global Cultural Studies. When not running you can find her at the nearest coffee shop, on an adventure with her dog, or curled up on the couch binge watching comedy shows. Our conversation touches on a little bit of everything from what it was like for Maddie to turn pro to learning how the best plans are the plans we never made. And we of course chat about what an upcoming track season might look like. Connect with Maddie on Instagram at @maddddddddd and follow her blog at https://www.madelinekopp.com. How can you support the podcast? If you enjoyed this episode please rate and review us wherever you are listening. Make sure to follow us on Instagram at @behindthesweat_ and @alexweissner. And check out some of our amazing partners. Heads up, we might receive a portion from your sale. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindthesweatpod/support

This first season has been amazing so far! Before we continue hearing the stories from amazing athletes, I wanted to take a minute and give you the opportunity to get to know me better. This week's episode is a solo one. I'll answer the questions you've heard me ask others and a few listeners sent in. I'll take you back to where it all started for me and share how running came into my life and where I'm running to next. Did you like that pun? :) How can you support the podcast? If you liked the show please give us a five star rating and review and be sure to tell your friends. Subscribe on Apple Podcast Spotify or wherever you are listening right now. In the episode notes you will find some links and notes from our partners. Please support them. Another way to support us is to follow us on Instagram at @behindthesweat_ and to follow me personally at @alexweissner. And check out some of our amazing partners. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindthesweatpod/support

So many of us identify ourselves by the word athlete and the sport we play, especially during our high school and college years. Amy Rivers, a Denver-based runner and coach did. She lived and breathed running. It was how she made her choice on where to attend college. In this episode, she shares how she overcame injury after injury, including an injury her freshman year of college that left her feeling like she never wanted to run again. This conversation will hopefully inspire you and remind you that you can come back from injury and hard times. Connect with Amy on Instagram at @chasingg_amyy. How can you support the podcast? If you enjoyed this episode please rate and review us wherever you are listening. And check out some of our amazing partners. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindthesweatpod/support

Triathlons are a beast. If you haven't tried one yet, I challenge you. There is so much grit and grace that goes into this event. For at least the past two years I've been following Lara Gruden on Instagram. Lara is a professional triathlete based in Tucson, Arizona. In this episode we chat about going from amateur to pro, how she trains in the heat, balance vs. discipline and how to overcome weaknesses. This conversation happened a few weeks before Lara was able to start competing again. Last weekend was her first race back. Make sure to check out her Instagram post with her thoughts and get ready to cheer her on for her next race. Connect with Lara on Instagram at @laragrudentri. How can you support the podcast? If you enjoyed this episode please rate and review us wherever you are listening. And check out some of our amazing partners. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindthesweatpod/support

In episode 3 I chat with Jillian Keaveny. Jillian is a full time fitness and yoga instructor, personal trainer and FNTP in Denver, Colo. Alongside co-founding Compass Fitness and her full time teaching schedule, Jillian produces fitness and yoga events, including 5280 Magazine's Wellness Boost, is a certified Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner through the Nutritional Therapy Association and is passionate about a little thing called the Enneagram. Jillian began playing sports early in life securing a college basketball scholarship. Our conversation touches on how tragedy impacted her life and brought her to Denver, the passion behind opening a studio of her own, which is completely trainer owned and nutrition and why we all need to be paying more attention to what we eat. This is a great conversation for anyone that wants a look into the boutique fitness world right now. How can you support the podcast? If you enjoyed this episode please rate and review us wherever you are listening. And check out some of our amazing partners below. Love Wellness - Skinny Dipped Almonds Heads up, we might receive a portion from your sale --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindthesweatpod/support