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Send us a textWhat if you could experience the thrill of a race through the eyes of an elite athlete? Join us on this episode of the Steep Stuff Podcast as we sit down with Nick Tusa, who's gearing up for the Headlands 27K race in Marin County. Nick shares his rigorous preparation for Rut Week and the excitement of tackling a course with 4,000 feet of vertical gain and smooth, fast trails. We also explore how the innovative race format, separating men's and women's races on different days, could lead to record-breaking times and a more enjoyable experience for all participants.Ever wondered who to look out for in a nail-biting race? We dive into our predictions and analysis for the Golden Trail Race, spotlighting athletes like Philemon and Brian Whitfield on the men's side and Anna Gibson, Ali Ostrander, and Alicia Vargo on the women's side. The competition is fierce, and with no clear favorites, the race promises to be an open and thrilling affair. We also share insights on standout performers like Patrick and El Housine, who are hungry for victory and poised for a stellar showing.The episode wraps up with an in-depth look at the Mammoth Race, where we track the journey of emerging talents such as Patrick Kipaniego, Roberto De Lorenzi, and Mason Copey. We break down their strengths and recent performances while highlighting other formidable competitors like Christian Allen, Hawk Call, and Tyler McCandless. Plus, we give you a sneak peek into the future of trail running technology, discussing the potential for live streaming from the toughest terrains. Don't miss this episode packed with expert analysis, predictions, and cutting-edge insights into the world of trail running.
Step onto the trails with us as we run stride for stride with our inspiring guest, Alicia Vargo. Alicia, a gifted runner, put her athletic career on hold for six long years, choosing instead to focus on her growing family. Now, she's back on the racing circuit, juggling her demanding training schedule with the responsibilities of being a mother to four energetic children. Alicia's journey is one of perseverance and strength, both physical and emotional. Her world was shattered when her husband tragically passed away during the 2008 Olympic trials marathon, but Alicia found solace in the running community and used her love for the sport as a way to heal. Not only did she return to competitive running, but she qualified for the World Finals in the Golden Trail series and secured a top 10 ranking. Alicia's story is a testament to the power of resilience, and she offers valuable insights into the difficulties of postpartum fitness and the unique challenges faced by women in sports. In this heartfelt episode, we explore Alicia's relationship with running and how it has evolved over time. We delve into her future plans, which include using uphill skiing to enhance her pelvic stability, and her excitement about returning to the Golden Trail Series. Through all this, Alicia exemplifies how to maintain balance in life, even in the face of loss and adversity. Join us as we journey with Alicia, a woman who powerfully demonstrates that it's never too late to lace up your running shoes and chase after your dreams.DriSeats.com If you're fed up with leaving your car seats muddy, damp and smelly after sitting in them after your run, check out DriSeats range of car seat covers, designed specifically for runners. Durable, removable and machine-washable, you can claim a Do-Badder discount right now by going to DriSeats.com and using the code BBR20 for 20% off your first order.Love the podcast and these videos? Buy us a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badboyrunning Join the Bad Boy Running Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunning Visit the Bad Boy Running store for merchandise: https://store.badboyrunning.com Join the Bad Boy Running Club here: https://club.badboyr...
I have wanted to interview Alicia Vargo for years now! So I am very excited about this conversation. Alicia Vargo ran for Stanford University. She is a two-time NCAA 10,000m champion and she finished 5th in the 2004 Olympic Trials in the 10,000m. More recently, she has transitioned to trail and mountain running. After the ... more »
This week on The Drop, Thomas, Robbe and Meaghan recap Timothy Olson's FKT-breaking run of the Pacific Crest Trail before previewing Olympic track and field (17:14). Then, Thomas and Meaghan are joined by running coach and all-around badass Alicia Vargo (@aliciavargo). They talk about running in college with fellow legends, coaching philosophies, her Grand Canyon FKT run, and much more (26:15).
Redirecting our attention when life shows up in ways we didn't expect is a super power and in this conversation with Professional distance runner, Alicia Vargo you'll see just how possible it is to do when faced with tragedy, heartache and disappointment. You can find Alicia on instagram at @aliciavargo and online at www.aliciashaycoaching.com
"A lot of the folks I interact with now, whether it's a newly post-collegiate athlete who's still got goals that they want to achieve, or a middle-aged athlete who has a general fitness goal they want to achieve, or they'd like go for that Boston qualifier, whatever it is, most of these goals are achievable if you stick with it and keep building the tower—I call it 'the Jenga tower.' My outlook on coaching, generally, is: Let's build the tower and we'll eventually get there. Sometimes you do have artificial timelines, but if you can avoid them that's better, and just concentrate on building on what you have done and not worrying about what you aren't. So I try to think inductively about coaching and I think that's partly due to some of these experiences—let's assume we're going to get there. It's just a question of 'how' and not 'if.'" Really enjoyed sitting down with Dena Evans for this week's episode of the podcast. Evans is currently the coordinator and coach of the Peninsula Distance Club, a competitive post-collegiate team based in Palo Alto, California that she founded in 2007. Evans also coached at Stanford from 1999-2005, and in 2003 was named the NCAA Women's Cross Country Coach of the year after leading the Cardinal to the national title. A few of her athletes during those years are some names you might recognize, like Lauren Fleshman, Sara Hall, Alicia Vargo, Malindi Elmore, and others. She's also been on the coaching staff for Team USA at multiple world championships. In addition to her coaching accolades, Evans was a standout athlete at Stanford from 1992-96, where she was a three-time All American in track and also star player on the soccer team. We covered a lot of different topics in this conversation, from getting into multiple sports at a young age to her thoughts on specialization, her career at Stanford and how she juggled being a two-sport athlete, her relationship with coach Vin Lananna and how he influenced her as both an athlete and a coach, how she got into coaching and what she's learned working with different levels of athletes over the past 20 years, what's exciting her—and what she would change—about the sport of running right now, and a lot more. This episode is brought to you by Tracksmith. Tracksmith is an independent running brand based in Boston. They're a group of dedicated runners focused on building technical yet understated running apparel that celebrates the amateur spirit and inspires the personal pursuit of excellence. Tracksmith's products reflect their New England roots: These are classic, understated and high quality essentials for runners who are working towards their next PR. To learn more, visit tracksmith.com/mario. Right now they're running a special offer for new customers: spend $150 and earn their signature navy Van Cortlandt singlet for free. Follow them on Instagram @tracksmithrunning and shop at tracksmith.com. Complete show notes: https://www.themorningshakeout.com/podcast-episode-56-with-dena-evans/ Sign up here to get the morning shakeout email newsletter delivered to your inbox every Tuesday morning: www.themorningshakeout.com/subscribe/ Support the morning shakeout on Patreon: www.patreon.com/themorningshakeout
Chris and Alicia Vargo's journeys before their paths converged in Flagstaff were filled with pain and heart break. For Chris, it was a past riddled with addiction and health complications. And for Alicia (formerly Craig/Shay) - an ideal marriage and optimism for the future took a turn one fateful morning at the 2007 Olympic Marathon Trials when her husband at the time, Ryan Shay collapsed and died early in the race. Hear their tales from the past and how they found love and happiness in the wake of tragedy and loss. :: Shay Hostel https://youtu.be/3vRGuKQctmw :: "6 Gifts" https://vimeo.com/ondemand/6gifts/291391549 :: Alicia Shay Coaching http://www.aliciashaycoaching.com/ :: "Pure Heart" by Runners World https://bit.ly/2UXGbLq ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast
Alicia Vargo Interview – (Updated to mp3 format.) Alicia Vargo has a degree in nutrition from Stanford, she’s a two time NCAA 10k champ, won the Flagstaff Skyrace last year, coaches runners professionally, runs for HOKA, and has some severe dietary restrictions of her own to contend with. Seems like … The post Alicia Vargo – Diet, Nutrition, and Staying Fueled on the Trails appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.
Alicia Vargo, owner of Pampered Passions Fine Lingerie and Pampered Passions Care Wear Boutique, continues her conversation about serving the breast cancer survivor marketplace and her commitment to supporting cancer-related charities. Among the multiple charities that Alicia supports are the American Cancer Society and the AMC Cancer Fund. Since Alicia last appeared as a guest on our Valentine’s Day edition, she has opened her first Pampered Passions Care Wear Boutique, located in Porter Adventist Hospital in Denver, at 2555 Downing Street. This is the second of a two-part interview. Also on this segment, Homer Hudson Hillis Jr., B. Unconventional's Certified Entrepreneur #1, shares his thoughts on the topic of customer acquistion. Among his Homerisdom's: "There is not a lot of competition on the second mile. So you just have got to go the second mile." Business Unconventional is hosted by David Biondo and Dean Rotbart and airs each Sunday morning at 8 a.m. (Mountain Time). The program is also streamed over the Internet at www.710KNUS.com. Homer’s regular segments on B. Unconventional are sponsored in part by NewsBios.com – where you’ll find in-depth, unauthorized dossiers on more than 7,000 of the world’s most influential journalists. Get to know the journalists who interview you better than their own newsroom colleagues know them. Original Air Date: May 13, 2012Photo: Alicia Vargo, Pampered Passions Care Wear
Business Unconventional welcomed Alicia Vargo back to our studios this week to discuss the important work that she and her team at Pampered Passions Fine Lingerie have been engaged in: retailing care wear for breast cancer survivors and other women following surgery. Since Alicia appeared as a guest on our Valentine’s Day edition, she has opened her first Pampered Passions Care Wear Boutique, located in Porter Adventist Hospital in Denver, at 2555 Downing Street. Alicia discusses her plans for other Pampered Passions Care Wear Boutiques, as well as her company’s involvement with several local cancer-related charities. This is the first of a two-part interview. Business Unconventional is hosted by David Biondo and Dean Rotbart and airs each Sunday morning at 8 a.m. (Mountain Time). The program is also streamed over the Internet at www.710KNUS.com. B. Unconventional is sponsored in part by Signal Butte Financial Corp., which provides individuals and businesses no-risk, proven methods to safely grow their wealth and wave goodbye to conventional banks and other lenders. For more information, click here or phone David Biondo for a free, zero-obligation personal briefing. His number is 303-800-6420. Original Air Date: May 13, 2012Photo: Interior of Pampered Passions Care Wear at Porter Adventist Hospital
On the Sunday before St. Patrick's Day, co-hosts David Biondo and Dean Rotbart explore what it takes to achieve true entrepreneurial financial success. On this segment, Biondo and Rotbart preview the week's guests. They also discuss Biondo's upcoming musical bookings in Colorado with his friend and fellow performer, Chaz DePaolo. Rotbart also reports on his recent visit to the Pampered Passions Care Wear boutique that is now open at Porter Adventist Hospital. The retail outlet is owned by Alicia Vargo, a guest featured on the February 5, 2012, edition of B. Unconventional. Joining Biondo and Rotbart as an in-studio guest is Rotbart's mother Helen Rotbart, who was celebrating her birthday. B. Unconventional airs each Sunday morning at 8 a.m. (MST). The program is also streamed over the Internet at www.710KNUS.com. Original air date: March 11, 2012 Photo: Pampered Passions Care Wear Boutique
Wendy Brandes designs and sells fine jewelry that aims to surprise and delight her clients with designs that incorporate an eye for detail, sensuality, whimsy and couture craftsmanship. In January 2012, she was honored by Fashion Group International with its prestigious Rising Star Award. Brandes, based in New York, joins Business Unconventional by phone to offer advice for business executives on how to purchase quality Valentine's Day gifts. She also discusses the importance of the annual romance holiday to her bottom line. The Brandes portion of Segment Three begins at 4 minutes and 30 seconds. First, the program completes its 'Fine Lingerie on the Radio' fashion show with Alicia Vargo, owner, Pampered Passions Fine Lingerie. An extended interview with Vargo, as well as additional footage of her lingerie models, can be found here on YouTube. B. Unconventional airs each Sunday morning at 8 a.m. (MST) on 710 KNUS in Denver. The program, hosted by David Biondo and DeanRotbart, is also streamed over the Internet at www.710KNUS.com. Original air date: February 5, 2012 Photo: Designs by Wendy Brandes Fine Jewelry
Valentine's Day is big business, with many retailers enjoying their best sales of the year. On this special pre-Valentine's Day edition, Business Unconventional features the owners of three businesses: a fine lingerie retailer; a fine jewelry designer; and a florist. Segment One features Alicia Vargo, owner and CEO of Pampered Passions Fine Lingerie in Centennial, Colorado. In addition to her bricks-and-mortar store, Vargo does a brisk online business. Video of this interview is also available here. This is part one of a three-part interview. Parts two and three feature an in-studio lingerie fashion show. B. Unconventional airs each Sunday morning at 8 a.m. (MST) on 710 KNUS in Denver. The program, hosted by David Biondo and Dean Rotbart, is also streamed over the Internet at www.710KNUS.com. Original air date: February 5, 2012 Photo: Alicia Vargo, Pampered Passions Fine Lingerie