The EverAthlete Podcast

In this episode, Matt is joined by Mark Gainey, a lifelong endurance athlete and the co-founder of Strava. During the show, Matt and Mark breakdown their recent experience completing The Grand Canyon R2R2R2, an iconic 44 mile run across The Grand Canyon and back. Join Strava:  https://www.strava.comFollow EverAthlete For More:Instagram: @everathleteOnline Training Programs: www.everathlete.fit

In this episode, Matt is joined by Beth Rodden who is one of the best female rock climbers of all time, and a globally recognized ambassador for the outdoor community. She has achieved a number of notable free climbs on El Capitan, the 3,000-foot monolith in Yosemite National Park, and has also established the hardest first ascent of a crack climb ever done by a woman. As if being a world class rock climber wasn't enough to fit into one life story, Beth's journey has been nothing short of incredible. When she was 20 years old, she and 3 of her friends were kidnapped during a climbing expedition in Kyrgsztan and were held for multiple days before they escaped. That story, along  with so many others are detailed in Beth's new book, A Light Through The Cracks and in today's episode, Matt and Beth discuss her story and the many lessons she has learned along the way.Buy Beth's Book: A Light Through The Cracks Follow Beth on Instagram: @bethroddenFollow EverAthlete For More: Instagram: @everathlete Online Training Programs: www.everathlete.fit

In this episode, Dr. Matt sits down with Dr. Pierre Meunier who is a physical therapist at EverAthlete and former profession triathlete and swimmer. In this discussion, Matt and Pierre talk through their main considerations when making recommendations around footwear for strength training. Follow EverAthlete For More:Instagram: @everathleteOnline Training Programs: www.everathlete.fit

In this episode, Dr. Matt sits down with Adam Swanson who, at the age of 17, began a bike packing trip that would ultimately last 680 days traveling through over 20 countries. In their conversation, Adam talks through the incredible experiences that he had along his journey and the many lessons he learned along the way.Follow Adam:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acrosstheworldbybike/?hl=enAdam's Website: https://twowheelsoneworld.orgFollow EverAthlete For More: Instagram: @everathlete Online Training Programs: www.everathlete.fit

In this episode, we go deep on the topic of mindful perseverance and developing discretion around the things that we walk away from in honor of following the path to ultimate success.

In this episode, Dr. Matt discusses details around taking a break from the podcast and a vulnerable look at his intentions for 2024. 

In this episode, Dr. Matt sits down with Pro MTB Skills Coach, Roxy who is an in-person and online skills coach for mountain bike athletes of all ages and skill levels. In this conversation, Matt and Roxy explore the keys to skill development and the many connections between progression in sport and personal growth.Follow Roxy:Get Coaching: https://roxybike.podia.comInstagram: @roxybike_coachingYoutube: Roxy Bike Ride and InspireFollow EverAthlete For More:Instagram: @everathleteOnline Training Programs: www.everathlete.fit

In this episode, Dr. Matt sits down with Pro Ultra Runner and Elite Endurance Athlete, Hillary Allen. Not only is Hillary a professional athlete, she is also an endurance coach, an inspirational speaker, and the author of her autobiographical book, Out and Back. During their conversation, Hillary and Matt discuss Hillary's heroic journey back from a near fatal accident in 2017, when she fell over 150 feet off of the side of a mountain during a trail race in Norway.  Follow Hillary:Instagram: @hillygoat_climbsCoaching: https://www.hillaryallen.comBook: Buy The Out and Back BookFollow EverAthlete For More:Instagram: @everathleteOnline Training Programs: www.everathlete.fit

In this episode, Dr. Matt sits down with Rose Grant,  a 5x Marathon MTB National Champion, a 4x World Championship National Team Member, and a 2x Leadville Champion. Not only is Rose a very decorated cyclist with an amazingly successful career. But, she's also an incredibly deep person with tremendous perspective on sport and life, which they dive into as they discuss The Leadville 100 Race.   Follow Rose:Instagram: @RosekgrantCoaching: https://gotenac.com/#programsFollow EverAthlete For More:Instagram: @everathleteOnline Training Programs: www.everathlete.fit

In this episode, Dr. Matt sits down with Professional Mountain Biker, Podcast Host, and Mental Performance Coach - Sonya Looney to discuss how to break down mental barriers and move towards the things we want to achieve. Follow Sonya:Instagram: @sonyalooneySonya's Podcast: The Sonya Looney ShowSonya's Website: www.sonyalooney.comFollow EverAthlete For More:Instagram: www.instagram.com/everathlete/channel/?hl=enOnline Training Programs: www.everathlete.fit

In this episode, Dr. Matt hits a few pertinent topics like his recent bike crashes, the magic weight loss drug Ozempic, and our most valuable asset.Follow EverAthlete For More:Instagram: www.instagram.com/everathlete/channel/?hl=enOnline Training Programs: www.everathlete.fit

In this episode, Dr. Matt discusses lessons learned about perseverance from our recent podcast guests.Follow EverAthlete For More:Instagram: www.instagram.com/everathlete/channel/?hl=enOnline Training Programs: www.everathlete.fit

In this episode, we dive into part 2 of our conversation with John Collinson where he shares about his journey back to skiing professionally from an injury he experienced in 2021, where he ruptured his ACL, PCL, MCL, and Patellar Tendon while Skiing in competition. Follow John:Instagram: @johncollinsonJohn's Links: https://linktr.ee/JohnCollinsonFollow EverAthlete For More:Instagram: www.instagram.com/everathlete/channel/?hl=enOnline Training Programs: www.everathlete.fit

In this episode, Dr. Matt sits down with Professional Free Skier & Mountaineer, John Collinson. In part one (of 2) of their conversation, John talks through his early childhood, being raised in the mountains of Utah, his epic journey in climbing The 7 Summits at the age of 17, and his progression into life as a professional skier. Follow John:Instagram: @johncollinsonJohn's Links: https://linktr.ee/JohnCollinsonFollow EverAthlete For More:Instagram: www.instagram.com/everathlete/channel/?hl=enOnline Training Programs: www.everathlete.fit

This episode is the first entry in our 1 Question Wednesday Series - each week, we'll explore a question from all of you. This week, Dr. Matt talks through a question from a mountain biker who crashed and sustained an injury to their knee that required stitches. We review key things to keep in mind in navigating wound healing and how to train around, assist in healing, and reduce inflammation in an injury that requires stitches. Follow EverAthlete For More:Instagram: www.instagram.com/everathlete/channel/?hl=enOnline Training Programs: www.everathlete.fit

In this episode, Dr. Matt sits down with renowned endurance coach and former professional cyclist, Chris Mcgovern. During the conversation, Chris talks about the biggest mistakes that he sees athletes make, how to optimize your relationship with your coach, Unbound 200, and the state of gravel riding. Follow Chris:Coaching Services: https://foreverendurance.com/chris-mcgovern/Mcgovern Cycles: @mcgoverncyclesFollow EverAthlete For More:Instagram: www.instagram.com/everathlete/channel/?hl=enOnline Training Programs: www.everathlete.fit

In this episode, Dr. Matt sits down with renowned endurance coach, Chris Mcgovern  to explore his journey as a young athlete and the progression into his career as a professional cyclist. Chris talks through his experiences with the highs and lows of life as an athlete and how that ultimately led him to beginning his career as a coach in which he's worked  with some of the best athletes on the planet in off-road cycling, even serving as the head coach of Team USA Cyclocross, leading them to a silver medal at the world championships. In this conversation, we explore the inner workings of success, failure, athlete + coach relationships, and some of the insecurities that come with taking on big challenges.Follow Chris:Coaching Services: https://foreverendurance.com/chris-mcgovern/Mcgovern Cycles: @mcgoverncyclesFollow EverAthlete For More:Instagram: www.instagram.com/everathlete/channel/?hl=enOnline Training Programs: www.everathlete.fit

In today's episode, Dr. Matt sits down with Amanda Presgraves and Erin Horil who are both professional triathletes who took a break from competitive triathlon this past weekend to take on a self-powered triathlon adventure across the state of Virgina. This conversation explores friendship, self-powered adventure, deep personal challenges, perseverance, and everything in between.Follow Amanda:Instagram: @amandapresgravesStrava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/24117754?oq=AmandaBuy Her Cook Book: The Non-Recipe BookFollow Erin:Instagram: @horileeeStrava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/2208342Coaching: https://endorphinfitness.com/?portfolio=erin-horil-2Follow EverAthlete For More:Instagram: www.instagram.com/everathlete/channel/?hl=enOnline Training Programs: www.everathlete.fit

In this episode, Dr. Matt sits down with Andy Glaze, a prolific ultra runner who has been on a HEATER of a run streak having run over 100 miles each week for over 3 years. This conversation is full of insight from Andy's running career and all of the life lessons that he's gathered along the way.Follow Andy:Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/7319568?oq=andInstagram: @amglazeTik Tok: @glazerunsFollow EverAthlete For More:Instagram: www.instagram.com/everathlete/channel/?hl=enOnline Training Programs: www.everathlete.fit

In this episode, Dr. Matt talks through the act of Marrying The Process and Divorcing The Results. Whether you are pursuing athletic dreams, building a business, or taking on a big personal challenge, this episode is for you.Follow EverAthlete For More:Instagram: www.instagram.com/everathlete/channel/?hl=enOnline Training Programs: www.everathlete.fit

In this episode, Dr. Matt has a candid discussion about the craze of ice baths that has taken social media by storm. We explore the elements of mental health, inflammation, performance, and practicality of integrating ice baths into your daily routine.Follow EverAthlete For More:Instagram: www.instagram.com/everathlete/channel/?hl=enOnline Training Programs: www.everathlete.fit

Whether you're taking on big challenges in your sport, life, or business; we all struggle with those dark voices in our minds that tell us we don't have what it takes. In this episode, Dr. Matt dives into lessons he learned from our first three podcast guests and what their stories told us about how to navigate self doubt on the path to ultimate success.Follow EverAthlete For More:Instagram: www.instagram.com/everathlete/channel/?hl=enOnline Training Programs: www.everathlete.fit

In this episode, Dr. Matt sits down with Don Tran who spent 12 years serving in special operations in the marines as a marine raider. After leaving the military, Don went on to co-found Deep End Fitness, a water training program built from the tools that Don learned in the military to develop confidence and competency in and out of the water.Follow EverAthlete For More: Instagram: www.instagram.com/everathlete/channel/?hl=en Website: www.everathlete.fitFollow Don: https://www.instagram.com/don.lives/?hl=en DEF Website: https://www.deependfitness.com DEF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deependfitness/?hl=en DEF Twitter: https://twitter.com/deependfitness?lang=en

In this episode, Dr. Matt sits down with Ultra Runner and EverAthlete Ambassador, Sam Hughes following his top-10 finish at The Miwok 100k. Matt and Sam talk all things ultra running, Sam's training leading up to Miwok, the race day experience, and the many lessons along Sam's running journey.Want more episodes like this one? Subscribe to the pod wherever you listen!Follow For More:Instagram: www.instagram.com/everathlete/channel/?hl=enWebsite: www.everathlete.fitKeep Up With Sam:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetrailmule/

In this episode, Dr. Matt sits down with Kristin Mayer - The founder of Betty Designs, seasoned triathlete, and overall badass. Kristin shares her story of evolving into a triathlete, starting Betty Designs on the tail end of a divorce at the age of 42, and how she has built an incredible community of women in the triathlon space through The Betty Squad.Follow For More:Instagram: www.instagram.com/everathlete/channel/?hl=enWebsite: www.everathlete.fitKeep Up With Kristin:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinnicolemayer/Keep Up With Betty Designs:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bettydesignssickgearInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bettydesigns/Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/kristinmayer/Website: https://www.bettydesigns.com

In this episode, Dr. Matt discusses the inevitable adversity that comes along with taking on challenges. Whether you're chasing athletic dreams, growing your career as a professional, or doing deep personal work, this episode is for you.