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Ela cresceu entre as montanhas e trilhas da região metropolitana de Belo Horizonte e carrega na mochila mais do que equipamentos: leva uma filosofia. Para ela, movimento não é só gesto atlético – é linguagem do corpo, prevenção, cura. Acredita que capacidades físicas não são dons, mas diálogos: se não forem estimuladas, se calam. Na infância, foram as brincadeiras no mato e os rios de Minas que a ensinaram a amar a natureza. Na adolescência, o Eco Challenge na TV mostrou que aventura não era só esporte, mas estratégia e resistência psicológica. A sua primeira corrida de aventura, em 2002, confirmou: tinha encontrado não um hobby, mas uma forma de existência. Formada em Educação Física, transformou a ciência do movimento em bússola. Sabia que, para perseverar precisava de coerência – não heroísmo. Treino meticuloso, periodização inteligente, recuperação sagrada. Em pouco mais de duas décadas, inúmeras corridas de aventura com 8 participações em campeonatos mundiais, dois Ironman e diversas competições de mountain bike, aprendeu que o corpo aguenta mais do que a mente acredita – e que ambos se fortalecem no mesmo ritmo. Professora por vocação, enxerga cada prova como uma oportunidade: o que importa não é só cruzar a linha de chegada, mas mostrar que excelência física é construção diária, não milagre. Mas a verdadeira prova começa onde o mapa termina: na arte de gerenciar incômodos. Sono fragmentado, mochilas pesadas, dúvidas que evocam o famoso "desista". A corrida de aventura a fez mais sensível às maravilhas da natureza, das matas, dos rios, do sol e da lua. Tudo isso tem uma relação enorme com a pessoa que se tornou, com a profissão que escolheu e com a maneira como transmite sua vasta experiência às pessoas ao seu redor. Conosco aqui, ela que não é somente uma atleta, é uma educadora física apaixonada pelo corpo humano e a experiência motora, alguém que respira e se completa no mato, para o mato, com o mato. A atual campeã sul-americana de Corridas de Aventura que aprendeu em incontáveis horas de aventura que o desconforto é passageiro – e que autoconhecimento é o único equipamento obrigatório, a especialista em sofrimento, a nova-limense Mariana Pontes Marques. Inspire-se! Um oferecimento da Meia do Correrdor Lupo Sport. Compre com desconto clicando aqui. @luposportoficial SIGA e COMPARTILHE o Endörfina através do seu app preferido de podcasts. Contribua também com este projeto através do Apoia.se.
There are guests whose stories are filled with incredible achievements. And then there are guests whose stories crack you open—with their heart, their humility, and their humanity.Today's guest, Rebecca Rusch, is all of the above.Rebecca is one of the world's most extraordinary endurance athletes—a 7-time World Champion, mountain bike hall-of-famer, best-selling author, Emmy Award winner, and activist. She has not only pushed herself to the physical edge through rock climbing, whitewater rafting, and multi-day adventure races like Eco-Challenge—she has also traveled to the emotional core of what it means to live fully, love deeply, and be good.You may know her from the acclaimed documentary Blood Road, which follows Rebecca's 1,800-kilometer mountain bike journey along the Ho Chi Minh Trail to locate the site where her father's plane went down during the Vietnam War. That quest wasn't just about closure—it was about connection, healing, and honoring the man who shaped her spirit.In this deeply moving episode of the Cracking Open podcast, we explore:✨ How the loss of her father at a young age ignited a lifelong search for meaning✨ What growing up with a single, hard-working mom taught her about strength and self-reliance✨ The power of curiosity, nature, and endurance to reveal who we really are✨ How a traumatic brain injury forced her to slow down—and reimagine what success looks like✨ Why “being good” matters so much more than being perfectWhat we didn't know when we scheduled this conversation was that Rebecca's beloved mom would pass away just one week before we recorded. And so what unfolds in this episode is not just an interview—it's a powerful reflection on how we live, how we love, and how we show up for the people who matter most.Rebecca's story is one of grit, grace, and growth. And at the heart of it all is a simple message from her father, who signed every letter home from Vietnam with the same two words: Be Good.It's a mantra that continues to guide her—and now, maybe, it will guide you too.
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“Get people outside. Let them walk, let them move. And if they can't, do it in a wheelchair. Fresh air and movement—at any level—still have the power to bring joy, connection, and even a little bit of who they once were.”In this episode of The Ageless Athlete Podcast, I sit down with ultra-endurance athlete, coach, and bestselling author Travis Macy to explore one of the most powerful and personal lessons from his life: how movement, the outdoors, and adventure are helping his father, Mark Macy, live well despite an Alzheimer's diagnosis.Travis has competed in some of the toughest endurance races on the planet, including The Eco-Challenge—where he and his father raced together in Fiji, pushing past limits that most would have thought impossible. But now, he's applying that same endurance mindset to something even more profound: keeping his father active, engaged, and thriving for as long as possible.Through this conversation, we uncover why exercise isn't just about performance—it's about healthspan, and how movement, human connection, and time spent outside can be game-changers for those facing cognitive decline.What You'll Learn in This Episode
One major trait for many great leaders is the ability to not just persevere through hard times, but create an opportunity during challenging times. Eric Kapitulik really, really knows something about that. A graduate of the United States Naval Academy, where he was a four year varsity player in D1 Lacrosse, he then went on to serve in the United States Marine Corps, where he served as a Platoon Commander in the elite 1st Force Reconnaissance Division. In 1999 he suffered a tremendous tragedy, when during a routine training exercise his squad's helicopter crashed where six of his fellow Marines perished. After recovering both physically and emotionally from the crash, Eric focused solely on the well being of his fallen comrades families: In an effort to raise money for a college scholarship fund set up for the children of his deceased teammates, Eric completed eight Ironman Triathlons, The Canadian Death Race Ultra Marathon, The Eco Challenge, and The American Birkebeiner Ski Marathon, and as a side quest, climbed five of the Seven Summits. On top of all this Eric enrolled in the University of Chicago after he left the Marines, and graduated with his MBA in 2005. Shortly after that in 2008 he founded The Program. The Program pulls from his experience in the Marines, and aims to provide organizations with the best personal, leadership, and culture development services worldwide. We caught up with Eric to talk about his philosophy on developing a high performing team through grit, communication, and setting standards. We also chatted about his new book The Program: Lessons from Elite Military Units for Creating and Sustaining High Performance Leaders and Teams, which details the lessons learned from his time in the Marines and as an entrepreneur. This is another episode you're not going to want to miss, so with that…let's bring it in!
Mark Sky is a Canadian endurance athlete and adventurer know n for his participation in extreme outdoor activities and races. He has competed in the Adventure Racing World Series, Eco Challenge, the ‘Sea to Sky Infinity Loop' and is the co-founder of the Outdoor Adventures Club, which uses adventure sports to raise funds for charitable causes and environmental protection.Mark is currently on an ambitious, human powered expedition from Squamish, British Columbia to Aconcagua, Argentina, covering approximately 24,000 kilometres over 22 months. In case this wasn't enough, Mark's journey also includes climbing the highest peak in each country he travels through. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureaudio/support
In this special bonus episode, Doc debates Carl Mandrioli, host of the Backpacking and Blisters podcast, on what is the world's toughest race. Doc advocates and defends the Barkley Marathons, and Carl does the same for the Eco Challenge. Stuntwoman and TV host Alice Ford weighs into the fray as the guest moderator and judge. Settle in and buckle up as Doc and Carl dust off their high school debating skills and duke it out, and Alice does her best to filter through the heated rhetoric and come up with a winner. Epic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's April 22, 2024. It's Earth Day! Did you ever wonder how Earth Day started or what you can do to help? Follow along and Emalyn can show you how.
It's April 22, 2024. It's Earth Day! Did you ever wonder how Earth Day started or what you can do to help? Follow along and Emalyn can show you how.
Coree Woltering is a professional trail runner, known for his ultra running Speedo, his Eco Challenge effort and many other things related to running including putting up the supported fastest known time (FKT) of 21 days, 13 hours, and 35 minutes on Wisconsin's 1,147-mile Ice Age Trail in 2020. We talk about the expectations that others have occasionally put on Coree as an openly gay African American male. On his way to Maine (watch them gators), Coree met up with his friend Bessic (from the podcast) and they went for a run on Sleeping Giant. We also get a vivid insider's view of what it's like to race 800 meters on the track. Then we talk about everything else including the pressure of sponsorship, Western States WSER and the joy of sobriety. We also get a commitment for a revisit after he runs Cruel Jewel with Bessic. The magic 8 ball makes a dire prediction. Coree's Facebook @Merrell Cruel Jewel 100 Get your official Cultra Clothes and other Cultra TRP PodSwag at our store! Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter basic licker. If you lick us, we will most likely lick you right back Cultra Facebook Fan Page Go here to talk shit and complain and give us advice that we wont follow Cultra Trail Running Instagram Don't watch this with your kids Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running and feel better Buy Fred's Book Running Home More Information on the #CUT112
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we're breaking down two recently released Alaskan survival TV shows to see who takes home the outdoor pop culture championship belt and help you decide what to watch while eating your Thanksgiving leftovers. Who will win Race to Survive or Outlast?Building off of the success of shows like Eco-Challenge, Survivor, Alone and Naked & Afraid we have two new entrants into the survival TV Rock Fight: Netflix's Outlast and Peacock's Race to Survive. Both shows take place in Alaska and have survival elements but that is where the similarities end. So which show should you cue up during your Thanksgiving holiday? Listen to find out.Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts.Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads.Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life.Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee...more weekend, please. Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.
In this episode of the Madcat Podcast, we sit down with Ken Fournier, a 14-year Pararescueman whose remarkable journey led him from high-stakes GRS missions to a career as a Hollywood stuntman. Ken shares memorable missions from his time as a PJ and his experience as an Eco-Challenge competitor. Join us for an inspiring look at Ken's extraordinary journey.
Today Coach Blu interviews Lisa Smith-Batchen – Endurance Athlete & Personal Coach. Stories about Lisa's athletic achievements have appeared on the covers of The NY Times, The LA Times, The Washington Post and Winning Magazine. Additionally, she has appeared in Runner's World, Sports Illustrated for Women, ESPN Magazine, Outside Magazine, Ultrarunning, Trail Runner, Running Times and numerous other national and international publications. As always, we'd love to have you invite to check out our website, addicttoathlete.org. You'll find all of our backlog podcast, information on recovery, how to become a sober coach with Team Addict to Athlete. And right now on our race tabs, you can jump on and register for our 2023 Proxy Run. This is in correlation with recovery month in September. On September 9th, we invite you to come down to Spanish Fork, Utah to run proxy for a family member or friend that may have lost their battle to addiction or mental health, or maybe that's out there struggling and you want to give them a little push of support. Come participate in the Proxy Run. Registration's open. https://www.raceentry.com/addictiiathlete-5k/race-information
Mace and Travis Macy join me today for a really special episode. Their new book, A Mile at a Time, is a well-written and unapologetic look at one family's experience with the diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease. Travis and Mace use humor, vulnerability, and channel their willingness to do the hard, important things, to share the highs and lows of their journey. Oh… and in case you didn't know, both of these gentlemen are powerhouse ultra-endurance athletes! In fact, Mace and Travis, a year after Mace's diagnosis, tackled Eco-Challenge Fiji - appropriately dubbed the World's Toughest Race… a 10 day, 417 mile race over mountains, rivers, swamps, and oceans. Travis (@travismacy) has finished over 130 ultra-endurance races, and held the record for the Leadman Challenge (if you don't know… you absolutely have to look it up). Mace (@mmacy146) is one of the OGs from the ultra-endurance world, having competed in everything from the Ironman Triathlon to the Leadville 100, and participating in all eight of the original Eco-Challenge races. Both the book and this interview have a ton of teachable moments, and it was a privilege to spend time with both of these guys. I know, without a doubt, you'll enjoy this one.
Gentlemen, we are privileged to have not one but TWO incredible human beings with us today. My guests are an inspirational father-son duo, Travis Macy, and his father, Mark "Mace" Macy. For those that don't know, Travis and Mark are legendary endurance athletes. Travis has finished more than 130 ultra-endurance events in 17 countries. And his Dad, Mace, spent thirty years competing in Colorado and around the world in ultra-endurance competitions and is one of the few who have finished all eight Eco-Challenge events. Their secret? The Ultra Mindset - a relentless determination that refuses to bow to any obstacle. When Mark was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, Travis and his Dad decided to take on the challenge of Eco-Challenge Fiji together - a grueling seven-day, 400-mile marathon of trekking, climbing, biking, and paddling through the jungle - for one final race together, to prove that anything is possible with family by your side. In their new book, A Mile at a Time, Travis and Mace weave together excerpts from Mace's passionate personal journals alongside a first-person narrative by Travis, telling the story of their incredible journey and what they learned along the way. Their story is one of courage, determination, and above all, love. It's a reminder that in the face of adversity, the ties that bind us give us strength and much more. In our conversation, you'll learn: Strategies for fostering resilience and mental fortitude. How to cultivate a sense of unity and teamwork within your family. How the “Ultra Mindset” can help as you juggle between training, family, and mental health. Some of my favorite moments of the conversation: The deep bond between Travis and Mark and their shared love for endurance racing. Choosing love, happiness, and hope. How to fight for your family's future and enjoy quality time in the present. The benefits of exercise and being in nature has on your mental health. Embracing adversity as a catalyst to greater resilience and self-assuredness. Mace's mantra, “It's all good training.” Insights for those dealing with Alzheimer's. The comfort of having someone besides you who'll always have your back. Get the Full Show Notes Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/387 Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are in the business of building better families. While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them. We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally. Subscribe to the Front Row Dad podcast to learn about fatherhood, marriage and how to level up your game at home, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review
Clint and Jack chat with Jeff McCann about teaching college, adventure racing and the Eco Challenge, elephantiasis, toe nails, hallucinations involving rocks, coffee, finding teammates online, getting into running, running in costumes, discovering a blood clot, Michael Lewis books, and beer. You can find Jeff at his website, https://jeffmccann.net/ Help support our show on Patreon. Get a shout-out: https://www.patreon.com/beerontherun Check out our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/969035247373743. Find our podcast on Instagram @BeerOnTheRunPod and on Twitter @BeerOnTheRun. All of our links are on our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/BeerOnTheRunPod. Come by and say hi. Please check out our friend and sponsor's website and podcast. Luis Escobar hosts The Road Dog Podcast and puts on races at All We Do Is Run
Thank you to Stephan Muller for coming onto the show. A longtime adventure racer, including the first Eco-Challenge, Stephan goes deep on his plans for the ARWS World Championship in South Africa this October. Along the way he shares his AR wisdom, talks about what the sport means to him, and how teams can prepare for a big race. Shownotes:https://arworldseries.com/world-championship
Jen Segger is a FORCE. She has spent the last 20+ years travelling the globe competing as a world class adventure racing athlete and ultra runner. For decades she has pushed her body and mind to the extremes, exploring her true potential and going beyond what she thought was previously possible. Jen shares her experiences and knowledge with those that she works with. As a full time endurance coach to athletes of all levels from around the world and through guiding backcountry running adventures, she enjoys helping people achieve their own individual potential.In this episode we dive into:How Jen got into adventure and endurance sportsHer experience at Eco Challenge, FijiSome of her race highlights including Marathon des SablesHer coaching business and passion project, RunBCWhat's coming up on her competitive roster including Expedition Canada in BC and the Divide 200 in AB!Jen has recently relocated back to Vancouver Island where she enjoys exploring her new playground with her partner and 9 year old son.Connect with Jen:Instagram: @jenseggerWebsite: jensegger.comRun BC: runbcadventures.comConnect with Carolyn & Kim:Email us with guest ideas: inspiredsolescast@gmail.comInspired Soles InstagramKim's InstagramKim's FacebookCarolyn's InstagramCarolyn's FacebookCarolyn's websiteWe love hearing from you! Connect with us on Instagram @inspiredsolescast or email guest ideas to inspiredsolescast@gmail.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, subscribe or leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.
Thank you to Travis and Mark 'Mace' Macy for joining The Dark Zone to share their experience, strength, hope, and stories. Travis's new book A Mile at a Time recounts their family's dedication to endurance racing (including Mace's participation in the first Eco-Challenge), Mace's Alzheimer's diagnosis, Travis's successful adventure racing career, and their decision to race Eco-Challenge: Fiji together. Along the way, they both share their AR wisdom. A Mile at a Time - https://a.co/d/5r135yvTravis Macy - www.travismacy.comDanelle Ballengee - https://www.runnersworld.com/trail-running/a20808181/danelle-ballengee-five-years-later/Thank you to this episode's sponsor: VJ Shoes - https://vjshoesusa.com/the-dark-zone and use code: darkzone20 for a $20 discount. And please visit TDZ's Charity Partner - Ascend Athletics at https://www.ascendathletics.org/ and learn more about their work with young women in Pakistan and Afghanistan. TDZ is happy to promote its work at no cost to Ascend.
Thank you to Adrian Crane for joining The Dark Zone to share his adventure racing stories and wisdom. Adrian has competed in every Eco-Challenge, among many other events, and shares not only his stories from back in the day, but what he sees today as an Adventure Racing World Series referee. We are fortunate to have Adrian on the show and the TDZ community is grateful for his time. Thank you to this episode's sponsor: VJ Shoes - https://vjshoesusa.com/the-dark-zone and use code: darkzone20 for a $20 discount. And please visit TDZ's Charity Partner - Ascend Athletics at https://www.ascendathletics.org/ and learn more about their work with young women in Pakistan and Afghanistan. TDZ is happy to promote its work at no cost to Ascend.
Here is an excerpt from the audiobook, A Mile At a Time with Travis and Mark Macy. Below is the synopsis from Penguin Random House: In October 2018, Mark “Mace” Macy, sixty-four years old, was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Mace had spent thirty years competing in Colorado and around the world in ultra-endurance competitions and is one of the few people who have finished all eight Eco-Challenge events. Once diagnosed, Mace feared losing endurance, strength, and independence. Mace's son Travis, also a professional endurance athlete, also struggled to see his father battling the disease. In 2019 they decided to participate in World's Toughest Race—a seven-day, grueling 400-mile marathon of trekking, climbing, biking, and paddling through the jungle—for one final race together. Weaving excerpts from Mace's passionate personal journals alongside a first-person narrative by Travis, A Mile at a Time tells the story of this incredible journey and what both father and son learned along the way. A powerful story about living—and thriving—with a disease that impacts nearly six million Americans. This timely, and deeply moving father-son adventure sheds light on the hard truths of this disease while giving readers hope of all that still can be achieved. A Mile at a Time with Endurance Athletes Travis and Mark "Mace" Macy
Travis Macy is an ultra endurance athlete and coach. He's the author of The Ultra Mindset: An Endurance Champion's 8 Core Principles for Success in Business, Sports, and Life. I spoke with Travis on my podcast in January about his racing escapades, embracing training, redefining expectations throughout his career and his experience with his dad's Alzheimers. This week, we brought him back with his dad, Mark “Mace” Macy, a 30-year veteran of ultra endurance competitions, who has continued to thrive since his early-onset Alzheimer's diagnosis in 2018. Together, they authored the book A Mile at a Time, which tells the story of how Travis and Mace conquered the World's Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji and how Mace has tapped into his inner strength to deal with his disease. Mace is a retired attorney and grandfather. He's a well-known athlete in the endurance sports world, pioneering ultra running in the 1980s and adventure racing in the ‘90s. In 2020 he became the only person to compete in an Eco-Challenge race after having been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. In this episode, we talked about Mace's story, resilience with Alzheimer's, having the courage to show up in life and maintaining hope and optimism. Key Takeaways: Mark "Mace" Macy's story Resilience after Alzheimer's diagnosis Adventure racing in Fiji Having the courage to show up in life What is adventure racing? Extra precautions competing with Alzheimer's Maintaining hope and optimism Being present Sharing the Alzheimer's journey to positively impact others What does acceptance look like? Links: Learn more about A Mile at a Time Learn more about The World's Toughest Race - Eco-Challenge Fiji Related podcast: The Ultra Mindset with Endurance Athlete and Coach Travis Macy Sign up for my weekly newsletter!
A Mile at a Time: A Father and Son's Inspiring Alzheimer's Journey of Love, Adventure and Hope by Travis and Mace Macy with Patrick Regan goes on shelves in hardcover and audiobook tomorrow.Mark “Mace” Macy, a thirty-year veteran of ultraendurance competitions, was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease in 2018 at age sixty-four. Whatever fears he had of losing his strength, endurance, and independence, Mace moved beyond them and began planning to participate with his son Travis—also a professional endurance athlete—in World's Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji, a grueling seven-day, 400-mile marathon of trekking, climbing, biking, and paddling through the jungle in 2020. A Mile at a Time tells not just the story of how father and son tackled that epic race but the broader narrative of how the Macy family, led by Mace's relentless optimism and remarkable inner strength, rose to the challenge of dealing with a confounding disease to become closer and stronger in the face of adversity and the unknown. Excerpts from Mace's passionate personal journal and a clear-eyed, dramatic first-person narrative by Travis come together in this inspiring book to deliver a powerful message about living—and thriving—with a disease that impacts nearly six million Americans. This timely and deeply moving account of a man and his family's grit and fortitude provides an honest assessment of the tough truths about Alzheimer's disease—and a heartening lesson of hope.TRAVIS MACY has finished over 120 ultraendurance events in seventeen countries. He is a speaker, coach, record-setting professional endurance athlete, and author of The Ultra Mindset: An Endurance Champion's 8 Core Principles for Success in Business, Sports, and Life. Travis strives to empower others to make the most of their lives through his work as an athlete, podcaster, and writer. He lives with his wife and two young children in Salida, Colorado. MARK “MACE” MACY is a retired attorney, grandfather, and well-known figure in the endurance sports world. With his contemporaries, he pioneered ultrarunning in the 1980s and in the 1990s did the same for adventure racing: demanding team events that require everything from rope climbing to trail running, mountain biking, white-water rafting, and even camel riding. In 2020 he became the only person to compete in an Eco-Challenge race after having been diagnosed with Alzheimer's.PATRICK REGAN is the author of multiple works of biography, history, humor, and lifestyle for both adults and children. He has collaborated with a long list of artists, athletes, humorists, and photographers, and his books include Dog Is My Copilot, No Other Home (with professional soccer player Matt Besler), Flipping Brilliant, and Hallmark: A Century of Caring.The Feed WebsiteTravis Macy Instagram | Websitewww.neuroreserve.com/travismacy (code TRAVISMACY for 15% off)Subscribe: Apple Podcast | SpotifyCheck us out: Instagram | Twitter | Website | YouTubewww.AMileAtATimeBook.com
Tracy Brower reached out to us asking if we would be interested in having a talk about Adventure Racing. I immediately remembered the excitement that surrounded Ryan Atkins and Rea Kolbl competing in Eco Challenge a few years ago and how humble Coree Woltering was when we met him shortly after the show was released! I was more than happy to give her a spot on the show to talk about the sport of Adventure Racing, the similarities with OCR, and of course the events that she puts on as well! You can use coupon code "ORA" for 10% off registration or use this link! If this sport sounds interesting to you then consider liking them on Facebook, following them on Instagram, and checking out their website to stay up to date with their events! 0:00 – 4:02 – Intro 4:02 – 14:41 – Quick News 14:41 – 15:22 – Content Preface 15:22 - 1:30:19 - Tracey Brower Interview 1:30:19 - End – Outro Next episode will hopefully be on the Spartan 3K test event in Jacksonville, FL! ____ News Stories: New England OCR Expo: Website, Instagram, and Facebook (use code MSTEF5 for $5 off!) Northeast OCR Buddy Challenge Tough Mudder Innovation Lab Updates Savage Race Sling Ring Obstacle Wasson Pond Wrangler Bonefrog Coming Back? Lisa Wawrzynowski Got a House Amanda Nadeau Baby Announcement Hyrox Houston Podiums Spartan Arizona Super Podiums Spartan Arizona Sprint Podiums Spartan Jacksonville Super Podiums Spartan Jacksonville Sprint Podiums Spartan Jacksonville 3K Podiums Zoo Secret Link Shipping Secret Link Flipping Secret Link Chain Reaction Secret Link Juggling Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 194. Kismet Cliff Run with Coree Woltering, Tom Hooper, and More! ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Matt B Davis, Shon Collins, Jason Dupree, Kim DeVoss, Samantha Thompson, Matt Puntin, Dave Claxton, Brad Kiehl, Charlotte Engelman, Erin Grindstaff, Hank Stefano, Arlene Stefano, Laura Ritter, Steven Ritter, Sofia Harnedy, Kenny West, Ryan Maisano, Cheryl Goodwin, Jessica Johnson, Scott "The Fayne" Knowles, Anna Landry, Christopher Hoover, Kevin Gregory Jr., Ryan Hart, Ashley Reis, Brent George, Justin Manning, Kevin Praytor, Wendell Lagosh, Brett "The T-Rex" Milks, and Logan Nagle. Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar, Kelly Sullivan, Ryan Brizzolara, and Joshua Reid! Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and access to our Facebook group Check out our Threadless Shop Use coupon code "adventure" for 10% off MudGear products Use coupon code "ocrreport20" for 20% off Caterpy products Like us on Facebook: Obstacle Running Adventures Follow our podcast on Instagram: @ObstacleRunningAdventures Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com Subscribe on Youtube: MStefano Running Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest
With multiple victories at the Adventure Racing World Championship and Eco-Challenge Team Avaya (a.k.a. Team New Zealand & Team Seagate) is the most successful expedition adventure racing team of all time. Join Travis and Mace for a personal, fun, and educational conversation with three of the world's best adventure racing athletes. Topics include: Eco-Challenge, World's Toughest Race, training, preparation, sleep deprivation, pacing, New Zealand, ARWC, parenting, orienteering, multisport racing, Coast to Coast, and just what Bear Grylls and Nathan Fa'avae might be up to anyway.In This Episode: Nathan Fa'avae on Instagram | Website | BookAvaya's World Champion Adventure Racing Team2001 Eco Challenge on YouTubePrevious Related Episodes:Ep.3 Rebecca RushEp. 4 Team EndureEp. 7 Emma RocaEp. 15 Elina Usser and Dougal AllanEp. 24 Mike KloserEp. 32 Hunter & Jeff LeiningerEp. 50 Ian AdamsonTravis Macy Instagram | WebsiteMace on InstagramThe Feed Instagram | Website- - - - - - - - - - -If you like this podcast, please consider our book, A Mile at A Time: A Father and Son's Inspiring Alzheimer's Journey of Love, Adventure, and Hope*30% off with discount code MACESubscribe: Apple Podcast | SpotifyCheck us out: Instagram | Twitter | Website | YouTubewww.AMileAtATimeBook.com
Grammy winning new age pianist Peter Kater and Paul Cardall, also an award winning pianist, discuss Peter's career and the history new age music. They talk about building successful and prosperous independent music careers in a genre often misunderstood and overlooked by the commercial market. ABOUT PETER KATERWebsite: http://www.peterkater.comFacebookTwitterYoutubeInstagram Listen to Peter KaterSpotifyApple MusicAmazon Music Peter Kater was born of German parents in the Bavarian City of Munich. At the age of seven, not long after moving to New Jersey, his mother insisted that he take classical piano lessons. At the age of 18 Peter left New Jersey with his backpack and his music books and hitch-hiked all around the continental US for over a year. He slept in parks and on beaches and roadsides across the country while stopping to play piano at restaurants and lounges for tips and meals. After logging in over 30,000 miles on the road Peter landed in Boulder, Colorado, finding comfort and inspiration in the Rocky Mountains which reminded him of his childhood upbringing in the Bavarian Alps. Shortly thereafter he started listening to the music of pianist Keith Jarrett; the avant jazz group, Oregon; and the Paul Winter Consort. This opened a whole new musical world and he began improvising 3-4 hours a night at clubs and lounges throughout the Boulder/Denver area sometimes 5 to 6 nights a week. After several years he tired of playing clubs and lounges and quit all his engagements and began renting out small churches and self-promoting small concerts through out Colorado. In 1983 Peter released his first album of solo piano compositions and improvisations entitled SPIRIT. His music was very well received and started charting in the Top 10 of National Contemporary Jazz Airplay charts and within a short couple of years Peter went from playing small churches to performing at 3,000 seat concert halls and at national jazz festivals at the age of 27. In 1985, Actor ROBERT REDFORD asked Peter to play at the then brand new Sundance Institute & Film Festival in Utah. Peter became the featured performer at many of Redford's “green” political fundraisers and events attended by many Hollywood A-list actors, directors and celebrities such as Alan Alda, Sidney Pollock, James Brooks, Dave Grusin, Laura Dern, Mathew Broderick and Ted Turner to name just a very few. In his concerts around Colorado, Peter started to share the stage with some of his favorite artists from his teen years such as DAN FOGELBERG and JOHN DENVER. John Denver asked Peter to coordinate the music for his ground breaking Choices for the Future Symposiums every summer in Aspen, Colorado and also invited him to perform at concerts in Japan and at World Forum events performing for dignitaries and celebrities such as Mikael Gorbachov and Shirley McLain. These collaborations with John Denver went on for almost 10 years until John's untimely death in 1997. Peter's music also caught the attention of New York City's legendary director and Circle Rep Theater co-founder, Marshall Mason and Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, Lanford Wilson. Peter's music became the score to their Tony-Award winning Broadway production of Burn This starring John Malkovich and Joan Allen which ran for over one year. As the newest member of their “A-team” in the following years Peter scored the music for 11 On- & Off-Broadway dramatic plays receiving widespread critical acclaim. As Peter's music spread across the world he scored more music for television and films and worked closely with his favorite environmental and humanitarian organizations such as Greenpeace, the National Wildlife Federation, the Nature Conservancy and ChildReach. In 1989 a close friend gave Peter a cassette called Earth Spirit by Native American flutist, R. CARLOS NAKAI. Peter was completely taken by the beauty and earthiness of the Native flute. Peter tracked down Nakai and asked him to collaborate with him on a recording. In the studio they felt as if they'd been playing together forever and their first album, Natives, was completed effortlessly in just a few hours. When recording with Nakai, Peter felt he was embarking on a little “personal” indulgence, temporarily diverging from his thriving mainstream contemporary jazz career. But to his surprise, while his recordings like Coming Home, Two Hearts, Gateway and Rooftops were charting in the Top 10 of National Jazz charts; the new recordings with R. Carlos Nakai quickly became immensely popular in the alternative market selling 100's of thousands of units each and generated a solid and much more personal fan base. Because of the deep satisfaction Peter felt in co-creating this beautiful music with Nakai, he quickly lost interest in the “jazz” genres and shifted his focus to music of a more intimate “healing” nature. Peter then recognized a need for music in support of the healing arts that could actually aid in deep personal healing and transformation. He recorded albums like Compassion and Essence that provided not only a loving supportive musical landscape but also an invitation to dive deeply and safely into one's essential emotional and spiritual nature. Many more CD's in support of the Healing Arts followed as did more recordings with R. Carlos Nakai, seven of which charted in the Top 20 of Billboard's New Age chart. Peter's love and appreciation for the earth and indigenous cultures inspired him to invite more indigenous musicians to record on various projects with him including Native American vocalists Joanne Shenandoah, Bill Miller and Rita Coolidge; Native American flutists Robert Mirabal, Joseph Firecrow, Mary Youngblood, Douglas Blue Feather, Kevin Locke; and South American flutists Jorge Alfano and Ara Tokatlian. Peter also composed two songs for the immensely popular Sacred Spirit recording which sold over 5 millions copies in Europe alone. Peter's music continued to grow and evolve and found it's way into the 2000 and 2004 World Olympics, the Kentucky Derby, the Wild World of Sports and countless television shows like Good Morning America, Entertainment Tonight, LifeStyles of the Rich & Famous and Bay Watch to name just few. He's scored the music for acclaimed television series like How The West Was Lost; Wild America; Civil War: The Untold Story; Eco-Challenge and Joseph Campbell's Mythos series and films like Sirius, The Legend of Secret Pass and 10 QUESTIONS FOR THE DALAI LAMA. He's given concerts throughout the USA, Europe, Japan and South Korea including performances at the Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall, JFK Stadium in Washington DC, Red Rocks Amphitheater in Denver and the United Nations in NYC where he received the prestigious United Nations Environment Leadership Award. Possibly one of Peter's strongest attributes is his love for collaboration with other artists such as Singer/songwriter Kenny Loggins; Tibetan flutist, Nawang Khechog; Sting guitarist Dominic Miller; Sacred Chantress Snatam Kaur and of course his legendary collaboration with Native American flutist, R. Carlos Nakai. He's also enjoyed performing and recording with many other talented musicians such as virtuoso reedman Paul McCandless; Maverick Cellist David Darling; Peter Gabriel's legendary Bassist, Tony Levin; and renowned Brazilian cellist Jaques Morelenbaum. Peter has often been called prolific and is said to have the “gift of melody”. His love and enthusiasm for the creative process, self-exploration, the healing arts and the natural world continues to inspire a well-spring of composing and recording. In a thriving career spanning over 3 decades and going strong, Peter Kater has recorded over 60 albums resulting in the sales of millions of units; has scored the music for well over 100 television and film productions including 11 On- and Off-Broadway dramatic plays; ands the recipient of dozens of awards and honors including 14 Grammy® nominations and a Grammy Award win for his 2017 Dancing On Water recording and his 2019 Wings recording. But most importantly his music has uplifted, soothed, healed and inspired the lives of millions of people all around the world. ABOUT THE HOST PAUL CARDALLhttp://www.paulcardall.comhttp://www.facebook.com/paulcardallmusichttp://www.youtube.com/cardallhttp://www.instagram.com/paulcardall LISTEN TO HIS MUSICAPPLE MUSIC - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/paul-cardall/4312819SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FQRbf8gbKw8KZQZAJWxH2AMAZON - Ask Alexa to play Peaceful Piano by Paul Cardall Paul Cardall is an artist who has given a new meaning to the phrase, a change of heart and how he used this radical change to take his music to an unexpected place. Despite being born with a potentially life-threatening heart defect Paul Cardall has become a world recognized pianist. He is even endorsed by Steinway & Sons as one of the finest pianist of our time. A Dove award winner for his Christmas album, Paul's recordings have debuted on 11 No. 1 Billboard charts along with 46 other chart debuts. His music has 25 million monthly listeners with more than 3 billion lifetime streams and is often categorized as Classical, Christian, and Holiday. Although most of albums are instrumental, Paul has songs that feature Grammy winning gospel legend CeCe Winans, Matt Hammitt (Sanctus Real), Kristin Chenoweth, Country duo Thompson Square, David Archuleta, Tyler Glenn (Neon Trees), Audrey Assad, Steven Sharp Nelson (The Piano Guys), and more. Paul has performed for audiences worldwide including the White House. Forbes, American Songwriter, Jesus Calling, Lifestyles Television, Mix Magazine, and countless other media outlets have share his remarkable journey of receiving a life changing heart transplant and using music as a tool to help God heal spiritual, mental, and emotional hearts.
Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY It's one thing to compete in the “Eco-Challenge.” It's another to do so with Alzheimer's. This is the true story of the phenomenal father and son duo, Travis and Mark “Mace” Macy. You may remember Travis Macy from episode 353— or for the longtime listeners, episode 52. Well, this interview is totally different and even more incredible than our prior conversations. Travis is a professional endurance athlete and coach, and a finisher of over 130 ultra-endurance events in 17 countries. He is also the author of “The Ultra Mindset: An Endurance Champion's 8 Core Principles for Success in Business, Sports, and Life.” Travis is back on the Success Through Failure podcast, this time with his father, Mark “Mace” Macy— who is one of the godfathers of endurance racing. In this interview, the amazing father and son duo talk about their latest book, “A Mile at a Time: A Father and Son's Inspiring Alzheimer's Journey of Love, Adventure, and Hope,” and how Mace has chosen to live through his disease and not just let it be a death sentence. Listen to their story now! If you don't have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don't have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action.
This is a special episode with two participants, father and son, of the Amazon Original https://www.amazon.com/Worlds-Toughest-Race-Eco-Challenge-Fiji/dp/B08F6W65KD (World's Toughest Race: Eco Challenge Fiji). Mark and Travis Macy have life-long experience training and participating in Eco-Challenges all over the world and are intimately familiar with uncertainty and resiliency. You will appreciate hearing their perspective on Mark's Alzheimer's diagnosis and how their family is moving through this together. Mark talks openly about the importance of not hiding his diagnosis and the value in talking and sharing about it. The cross-over of skills needed to master surviving challenging environments while pushing ones body/mind/spirit to its limits and navigating life with Alzheimer's are not to be lost on their journey. Some advice: Make it a team thing Stay engaged Go as fast as we can and as slow as we must Travis and Mark are co-authors of the upcoming book: http://www.travismacy.com/books#book-1 (A Mile at a Time), which is about the experience of the Eco-Challenge race and of the bond Mark and Travis share. The book releases on March 14, 2023 and is available for pre-order now wherever books are sold: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781623545550 (Indiebound) https://www.amazon.com/Mile-Time-Inspiring-Alzheimers-Adventure-ebook/dp/B0B7L1KHK3/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2Q8MZ4T76H9TI&keywords=mile+at+a+time+macy&qid=1660225689&sprefix=mile+at+a+time+macy%2Caps%2C90&sr=8-1 (Amazon) https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-mile-at-a-time-mark-mace-macy/1141876798?ean=9781623545550 (B&N.com) You can learn more and follow Travis here: Facebook: @travis.macy.7 Twitter: @TravisMacy Insta: @travismacy http://www.travismacy.com/ (www.travismacy.com) http://www.amileatatimebook.com/ (www.amileatatimebook.com) http://www.thetravismacyshow.com/ (www.thetravismacyshow.com) Follow Mark here: Instagram: @mmacy146 Facebook: @mark.macy.5283 And check out Imagine Publishing: Twitter: @Imagine_CB Insta: @Imagine_cb Facebook: @ImaginePublishing FOLLOW LIFE ON REPEAT PODCAST ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeonrepeat.podcast/ (@lifeonrepeat.podcast) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lifeonrepeatpodcast (facebook.com/Lifeonrepeatpodcast) Podcast Website: https://www.lifeonrepeatpodcast.com (lifeonrepeatpodcast.com) Podcast Email: hello@lifeonrepeatpodcast.com Professional Service Website: https://www.eldercarecounselor.com (eldercarecounselor.com) SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIFE ON REPEAT PODCAST:I host a weekly podcast where I interview dementia specialists and other professionals to help caregivers feel educated, supported, and empowered. We talk about a variety of topics including how to live your best life as a caregiver, how to work with challenges that may arise, and how to gain knowledge so you can be your own best advocate. You can also find it by searching “Life on Repeat” on any podcast app (eg: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, etc) or simply saying "Alexa, listen to Life on Repeat Podcast” on your Apple device. Or simply go to the link below for ease =). https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lifeonrepeatpodcast.com%2Flisten%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR34b75e6_OKim6QXBHm60wbHlVE1Nrm02jAq02MDHNq22XNSGLw5o25PRQ&h=AT2mYTlmlDLMgfM-arSN4jaPC-Kb7yNt2wfUX61dP0ZV907LR4YDt8ZfYBOJP2HEjbzL7W2Aksnnxh7cehMeCrryeMgHq8-U1XiOKKDHnSI0rU1X9GusEH50eJUi6jCjIPwEl8jDm6Bc_C4p3QRbloI&__tn__=-UK-R&c%5B0%5D=AT2m8j5MeBR0-O1bWJD79ktEoQLHXNBh4JlK6Zhrda7j6sVy4WNSkkyrhPRhngYpTAsfK44tW1zfqFlM_akZ4DF2lzdWYM9S4TIE4FOWwBm0gbrPHXNRk4KddASpqNYYT-DdJ_zD-fBA0ZAf9Je8Hn6v4_S90fXJkx-Xwx5TU0Zf0z7w6DyrOaRHWOxPyUjBf3nr (lifeonrepeatpodcast.com/listen)
Get ready for a super-exciting and motivational episode with legends of ultraendurance racing, Mark Macy, known to many as Mace, and his son Travis. Mace is an adventure athlete extraordinaire, including competing in every one of the Eco-Challenges during its original iteration from 1995 to 2002. I would take up an entire podcast if I were to read off all of Travis' racing honors. He set the record for the Leadman, which comprises the Leadville Marathon, 10K, 50-mile bike, 50-mile run, 100-mile bike, and 100-mile run. Podiumed the Adventure Running World Championships spread out over 5 to 8 days including running, mountain biking, skiing, winter mountaineering, orienteering, ocean sailing, canyoneering, and spelunking. The Wulong Mountain Quest and Ordos Adventure Challenge: 5-day stage races in China through ancient villages, rice paddies, limestone canyons, caves, cities, deserts, and mountains. Two podium finishes at Primal Quest, America's top adventure race. He completed the 24 Hours of Moab and 24 Hours of Leadville, non-stop mountain bike races on difficult terrain. The Rock and Ice Ultra, a week-long, self-supported winter journey through the Canadian Arctic on foot and on snowshoe. If that's not exhausting enough, Travis is involved in so many areas it's mind-boggling. He penned a book called, “The Ultra Mindset: An Endurance Champion's 8 Core Principles for Success in Business, Sports, and Life,” and produces a monthly newsletter to supplement the lessons he teaches in it. He runs Macy Endurance Coaching to help athletes achieve their goals, works with Team U, an intercollegiate fundraising endurance team dedicated to improving global health and alleviating poverty. He hosts the Travis Macy Show podcast, which I highly recommend you find and listen to. And I'd be remiss if I didn't mention that he's also gotten into Colorado's official outdoor sport of pack burro racing. We are far from done here. Travis is now helping Mace battle early-onset Alzheimer's. As you might guess, that doesn't mean either one of them is slowing down. When first diagnosed, Mace wrote into a spiral notebook, “My name is Mark Macy, I am 56 years old and today I was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. My doctor told me to get my affairs in order and not spend time worrying about this diagnosis. He urged me to take vacations instead, maybe go on a cruise with my wife Pammy. I told him the diagnosis was bull.” Macy subsequently wrote: “Then my wife reminded me that I am 65 not 56, so maybe the diagnosis isn't completely bull.” Later he added, “I finished day one of my Alzheimer's diagnosis with a significant decision: I didn't cause this disease. I'm not embarrassed to be one of many who has it. Instead of hiding from it, I'm going to share my story with anyone who wants to listen. My family and I are dedicated to fighting this horrible disease that kills people all over the world.” Not surprisingly, Mace and Travis competed on the same team in the re-boot of the Eco-Challenge in the compelling World's Toughest Race Fiji broadcast on Prime Video hosted by Bear Grylls. Why stop there? The Macys have a new book chronicling this journey titled, “A Mile at a Time: A father and son's inspiring Alzheimer's journey of love, adventure, and hope." They are also just super-nice and engaging people. But when you hear Mace say that he's going to beat Alzheimer's, it's not a stretch at all to believe him.Next book, "A Mile at a Time: A father and son's inspiring Alzheimer's journey of love, adventure, and hope” is now available for pre-order on AmazonMark MacyInstagram @mmacy146Travis Macytravismacy.comtravis.macy@gmail.comFacebook Travis MacyInstagram and Twitter @travismacyLinkedIn linkedin.com/in/travis-macy-92607633Bill Stahlsilly_billy@msn.comFacebook Bill StahlInstagram @stahlor
In this week's podcast episode, we help ring in the 2022 Waterman Eco-Challenge, sitting down with Brian, Dave, and Liz to get the scoop on this year's eco-challenge. Tune in to learn more about the WEC, what's new this year, and a few stories from the past. Competitors of all different levels converge on Narragansett Beach on July 16th for a one-mile swim and three-mile ocean paddle, for a good cause. Click here to Register Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Simon Temple: The Great Outdoors - a playground to steward and respect Sailor, surfer, free diver, spear-fisherman lover of the Great Outdoors, avalanche survivor among many other adventures, Simon Temple embodies adventure in the wild at its best. With more than 17 years under his belt as a freelance cameraman/ cinematographer, Simon started his career in Outdoor Recreation, later training under IFMGA to become a heli-ski guide working in Canada, Alaska, New Zealand and Austria. While working out of Queenstown New Zealand, he found work on Vertical limits, and Lord of the Rings, launching his career in the film industry. SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODEFeature films• Monkey Man (Bron). Cameraman 2020/21, Indonesia • Avatar 2 & 3 ( in production). Cameraman 2nd unit 2019, NZ• Adrift (STX Entertainment) BTS/Cameraman 2017 Fiji/NZ• Point break 2, (Alcon/Warner brothers), Cameraman 2nd unit 2014. Tahiti, Australia, USA.• Mee-Shee: The Water Giant (MBP Germany), 2003. NZ (transport/location)• Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (New Line Cinema), 2002. NZ (location assistant)• Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (New Line Cinema), 2001. NZ (location assistant, main unit)• Vertical Limits, 1999. NZ (location assistant) Reality TV• RedBull ‘The Ultimate Waterman'. 2017. New Zealand. (RedBull TV US). Cinematographer/ Cameraman• RedBull ‘The Ultimate Waterman'. 2016. New Zealand. (RedBull TV US). Cameraman• Get Out Alive ‘Bear Grylls' 2013 New Zealand, (Electus/NBC). Cinematographer/Cameraman• Survivor Show 2008, Season 16 & 17 USA, (CBS). 2007, Season 14 & 15 (CBS). Cameraman• Eco Challenge 2001 (Borneo), 2002 (New Zealand), 2003 (Fiji) (USA Network). CameramanBroadcast (as an OB cameraman)• Le Grand Raid, Reunion Islands, 2010• RedBull Rampage 2007, 2008, 2009. RedBull media house, Utah, USA• Red Bull X Games, RBMH, ESPN, USA 2009• Womans FIVB Beach Volleyball championships, Universal Sports, USA, 2007• FIS Ski Jumping world Champs, 2008 (ORF Austria)• World Match Racing Series, Sail TV, 2007/08. UK• Wilderness ARC, Adventure Racing world champs, Scotland 2007.• Americas Cup 2007, 2010 (AC committee, sail TV)• Red Bull Hike and Ride 2007 (ORF Austria)• Nova Rock, Frequency 2007 (MTV Germany)• Raid the North Extreme, Adventure Racing world champs, NL Canada 2004.• Eco Challenge 2001 (Borneo), 2002 (New Zealand), 2003 (Fiji) (USA Network) Assistant camera
Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY The path to success is riddled with risk. I invited the one and only Travis Macy to share with you true stories of success and failure and how to leverage risk for greater success. Travis Macy is a speaker, coach, professional endurance athlete, and author of “The Ultra Mindset: An Endurance Champion's 8 Core Principles for Success in Business, Sports, and Life.” This finisher of over 130 ultra endurance events in 17 countries was a former classroom teacher with a Master's degree in Education. His racing and adventure exploits have been covered by The New York Times, ABC, Penthouse Magazine, Runner's World, Adventure Sports Magazine, Competitor Magazine, UltraRunning Magazine, Trail Runner Magazine, and Breathe Magazine, among others. After six long years, Travis is finally back on the Success Through Failure podcast! This special crossover episode with The Travis Macy Show is all about risks. Here, Travis and I will share some personal risks we've taken and the lessons we've learned when things worked and— more importantly— when they didn't. If you're currently contemplating on taking a big risk— or if you're afraid of taking one— this episode is for you, so don't miss it. Tune in now! If you don't have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don't have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action.
Ryan Atkins is a world-class Consummate Athlete! Among his Palmares are the biggest events in Obstacle Course Racing (OCR), The Iditarod Fat Bike race, and Unicycle World Championships (to name a few!). Download or find links in your favorite Podcast App (remember to rate and review!) https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/consummateathlete This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens - Visit athleticgreens.com/mollyh to receive your bonus of a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 Free Travel Packs Show Notes Eco-Challenge on Amazon Prime with Ryan Atkins Everesting on Foot (running) Ryan Atkins Episode#5 with Ryan Atkins on Consummate Athlete Links to Our Article Archive & Services: ConsummateAthlete.com SUPPORT THE SHOW WHILE YOU SHOP: https://amzn.to/3Aej4jl to shop amazon Subscribe to our Newsletter -> It's free and brings the latest podcast, post and clinic/event information to you each Monday Book a Call to Discuss Your Training - https://calendly.com/smartathlete Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN Get The Consummate Athlete Book - LINK Follow The Consummate Athlete on Twitter and Instagram and Facebook Follow Molly Hurford on Twitter and on Instagram Follow Peter Glassford Follow @PeterGlassford on Instagram and Twitter Past guests Include: Stacy Sims, Stephen Seiler, Simon Marshall, Frank Overton, Dean Golich, Joe Friel, Marco Altini Katerina Nash, Geoff Kabush, Ellen Noble, Phil Gaimon, David Roche, Matt Fitzgerald, Dr. Marc Bubbs, Christopher McDougall, Rebecca Rusch, Kate Courtney, David Epstein and many more
An Over Coffee® special-edition podcast! For San Jose's Tech Interactive Museum, this summer will be especially exciting--and interactive. That's because Summer 2022 marks the first summer their "Solve for Earth" exhibit is open! "The Tech" has always been highly interactive. Visitors can assemble robots, get hands-on in maker workshops and conduct chemistry experiments. And these are just three features of the museum with the mission of "inspiring the innovator in everyone". But "Solve for Earth" takes that interactivity and innovation several steps further. The exhibit encompasses 5,000 square feet, took five years to build--and will be constantly evolving. That's because "Solve for Earth" challenges visitors to problem solve a current issue: climate change. In other words, it asks each visitor to take action after going through the various displays. But don't expect to be lectured. This exhibit is designed to be fun! And it's going to spark a lot of new ideas. "Solve for Earth" opened to the public in November 2021. Shortly thereafter, we had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Michelle Maranowski, Lead Exhibit and Content Developer of "Solve for Earth" Michelle, who is both an electrical engineer and a creative professional, shared the story of this unique exhibit offered a mini-tour of what people will see and explained how everyone, on-site or virtually, can continue the conversation as a community working to combat climate change. On this edition of Over Coffee® we cover: How Michelle first came up with the concept of “Solve for Earth”; Her journey, from there, in creating this landmark exhibit; Michelle's recommendations on sharing information about climate change; What you'll see, as you experience “Solve for Earth”; An Easter egg to look for (and there are others!; Some exciting new technologies aimed at reducing carbon emissions; How the Eco Challenge encourages attendees to continue to take action after they've left The Tech; A look at the virtual resources included in “Solve for Earth”; The core concept at the heart of the exhibit; One of the best creative challenges which Michelle experienced, while designing the exhibits; The ways in which she'd like to see “Solve for Earth” evolve, in the future.
Lisa Hennessy and Kevin Hodder join Travis and Mace on the pod this week! Lisa Hennessy is Executive Producer of World's Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge, Co-Creator of The College Tour, Emmy-nominated producer, entrepreneur, mentor, and global citizen. Kevin Hodder has extensive experience in sport production. He is the Race Director for World's Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge (Amazon Prime) and Co-Executive Producer for Million Dollar Mile (CBS). He served as the Race Manager for several previous seasons of Eco-Challenge (1998-2002) and was the Venue Operations Manager for Whistler Olympic Park during the 2010 Winter Olympics. In a fun chat with Travis and Mace, Lisa and Kevin provide a unique, behind-the-scenes look at Eco-Challenge plus some thoughts on the big question: Will there be another one?In This Episode: Previous episodes:Ian AdamsenRebecca RuschEmma RocaRea KolblTeam EndureTeam Stray DogsEco ChallengeLisa Hennessy | LinkedIn | Instagram Kevin Hodder | InstagramTeam Eco-ARThe Feed Instagram | WebsiteTravis Macy Instagram | WebsiteMark Macy on InstagramSubscribe: Apple Podcast | SpotifyCheck us out: Instagram | Twitter | Website | YouTube
Winner of the 1999 Eco-Challenge adventure race in Morocco, Billy Mattison of Vail, Colorado, is an adventurer, ski patroller, event director, father, and alpinist. Travis and Mace check in with their old buddy about a wide range of topics, including Billy's pursuit of 8,000-meter peaks; his kids adventure races in Vail, Fruita, and Michigan; winning the Eco-Challenge; skiing and kayaking 125 days a year (each); paddling around Tasmania with a “real Aussie hard man;” risk in the mountains; why it's essential to keep pushing; and more.In This Episode:Kids Adventure GamesPrevious episodes:Mike KloserChris WarnerRebecca RuschIan AdamsonTravis Macy Instagram | WebsiteMark Macy on InstagramSubscribe: Apple Podcast | SpotifyCheck us out: Instagram | Twitter | Website | YouTube
Welcome to Episode 46 of the Eat for Endurance Podcast! It has taken me WAY longer than planned to get this show back into action, so thank you for your patience. I'm very pleased to finally be recording again and to bring you today's Athlete Nutrition Profile, featuring elite ultrarunner Coree Woltering. You may be familiar with Coree from World's Toughest Race - Eco Challenge Fiji (streamed on Amazon) - he was one of the athletes on Team Onyx, the first all-black team to compete in expedition racing. Or you may have read one of the many features on him as a black and openly gay ultrarunner living in the Midwest (not a typical home base for a trail runner), and how he is promoting racial and geographical diversity in the sport. Or perhaps you've seen the viral pictures of him racing in his signature Noodle Bagz bathing suit. If you're not at all familiar with Coree, then you're in for a treat. He's a formidable athlete, but he's also a fun, down to earth guy, with SO many amazing stories to share. Here are a few of the things we cover in today's show:Growing up in Ottawa, Illinois from a nutrition perspective Juggling a variety of sports (track, XC, swimming, and eventually triathlon) from middle school through college, and his struggles with and recovery from disordered eating Discovering and falling in love with ultra running - early nutrition mishaps and later success once he got his nutrition dialed in Eco Challenge Fiji - a race nutrition story that will make you cringePandemic FKT on the Ice Ace Trail - what does nutrition look like while running 1,147 miles in 21 days when everything is shut down?! Coree's everyday eating routine as well as his favorite sports nutrition productsCake 365 - Coree's 2022 resolution to enjoy a baked good every single dayAnd of course, much much more. Thank you so much Coree for your time and the many many laughs we shared. I know you'll enjoy this episode! Links & Resources:Follow Coree on Instagram and FacebookWatch a video on Coree's Ice Age Trail FKTSome articles featuring Coree on diversity in running: RW and iRunFar Other Announcements:Please show your support by leaving a rating and/or review on iTunes Music Credit: Joseph McDadeHave nutrition questions, a guest or topic request, or any other feedback? Email me - eatforendurance@gmail.com.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/eatforendurance)
This week on the pod Travis and Mace are joined by Ian Adamson! Ian is a world renowned endurance athlete, event director, producer, and published author. He has three decades working in the medical, sports and outdoor product industries. Ian is president of World Obstacle, the Fédération Internationale de Sports d'Obstacles (FISO) and works as a legal forensic expert for Robson Forensic. Ian and Mace initially met at the Eco-Challenge in 1995, and Travis spent a few years in the 2000s chasing Ian's adventure racing team, Nike ACG. Topics covered in this chat between old friends include: Eco-Challenge, endurance legends, crazy adventures, bad illnesses, race organization and safety, World Obstacle, old shoes and older vehicles, growing old, and more. In This Episode: World Obstacle Instagram | Website Ian Adamson on InstagramTravis Macy Instagram | WebsiteMark Macy on InstagramPrevious episodes mentioned:Episode 24 - Mike Kloser Episode 15 - Elina Ussher Dougal Allan Episode 13 - Rea KolblEpisode 11 - Team Stray DogsEpisode 5 - Ryan Atkins and Lindsay WebsterEpisode 3 - Rebecca Rush Subscribe: Apple Podcast | SpotifyCheck us out: Instagram | Twitter | Website | YouTubePodcast Produced & Edited by Palm Tree Pod Co.
This is a true story about the operation “Pineapple Express” and helping Afghani allies escape Afghanistan. In this Passion Struck podcast episode, John R Miles interviews retired Navy SEAL Dan O'Shea on how he guided a family of fourteen to safety, successfully evading the Taliban. Dan describes the harrowing details of their 96 hours of terror and what it took to get the family safely to the Kabul airport. This is just one story out of more than 700 people the “Pineapple Express” helped save. Like this? Please subscribe, and join me on my new platform for peak performance, life coaching, and personal growth: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles/. Operation Recovery Website: https://www.operationrecovery.org/. Episode Highlights With Retired Navy SEAL Dan O'Shea In this powerful episode, John R. Miles and Navy SEAL Dan O'Shea discuss getting involved in Operation Pineapple Express. He tells the incredible story of survival as he guided an Afghani Allie, who is an American Citizen, and his family of fourteen escape Afghanistan and evade the Taliban over a 96-hour window of sheer heroics. He talks about his decision to become a Navy SEAL, the biggest lessons he learned from going through BUDs, the organizational structure of the teams, his tour of duty in Iraq where he participated in over 400 hostage rescues, as well as his experience in Afghanistan and those Afghanis who served alongside him. Why he is adamant about never leaving a soldier behind. He ends by discussing the Frogman swim he founded to benefit the wounded and fallen Navy SEALs and their families. New Interviews with the World's GREATEST high achievers will be posted every Tuesday with a Momentum Friday inspirational message! ESCAPING AFGHANISTAN SHOW NOTES 0:00 Dan O'Shea Teaser 1:09 Introducing Episode and Dan O'Shea 6:36 His path from the Naval Academy to BUDs 9:38 How he learned your attitude is everything 11:31 Competing in the ECO-Challenge (World's Toughest Race) 13:00 Explaining the organization of the SEAL teams 14:56 His time coordinate hostage rescue in Iraq 20:04 Examples of High profile kidnappings 23:07 His time as a counterinsurgency advisor in Afghanistan 25:38 The Green Berets from the movie “12 Strong” on ever of 9/11 29:42 How the Afghani interpreters risked their life for Americans 32:53 The origins of Operation Pineapple Express 39:33 Honoring his promise to the Afghani Allies he served with 42:30 The story of how Dan O'Shea saved a family of fourteen in escaping Afghanistan 101:58 How his employer Equitus is supporting Pineapple Express 105:13 Founding the Frogman swim and its purpose QUOTES BY NAVY SEAL DAN O'SHEA "I am a SEAL. We have a combat record; we've never left a man behind on a battle ever. That's our legacy." "When you go to combat with someone, that's a relationship on a brotherhood level that you can't compare to anything." "We're doing this to honor the promise we made to these people, these Afghan partners who risked their all for us, and they understand leave no one behind." – Dan O'Shea ENGAGE DAN O'SHEA Commander Dan O'Shea, a retired Navy SEAL, had more than 25 years of special operations experience, including multiple Middle East (Iraq/Afghanistan) and Africa tours following 9/11. Commander O'Shea graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1991 and has a Master's in Executive Leadership from the University of San Diego. A subject matter expert in Islamic terrorism, counter-insurgency (COIN), and hostage rescue operations, O'Shea was a COIN advisor for the Commander International Security Assistance Force (COMISAF) Afghanistan from 2011-2012. O'Shea established and served as the Hostage Working Group (HWG) coordinator at the US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, from 2004 to 2006. He expertly managed the inter-agency coordination of more than 400 kidnapping incidents. Arriving at the height of the hostage-taking campaign that targeted more than 50 foreigners per month. By the end of his tour, foreign kidnappings in Iraq were in single digits. O'Shea is the Co-founder of the Tampa Bay Frogman Swim that has raised more than $6 million for the Navy SEAL Foundation supporting Navy SEALs wounded and killed in action since 9/11. *LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-o-shea-4635732/ *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danosheafla/ *Eco-Challenge: https://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/content/content.jsp?contentId=400147 *Equitus: https://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2021/08/19/equitus-corp-gets-cut-of-nearly-1-billion-defens.html ENGAGE WITH JOHN R. 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Growing up with a Race Director father, Hunter Leininger has been Adventure Racing since he was a little kid. Since then he has been on Eco Challenge and is dipping his toe into the waters of Ultra Running with great success. Hunter recently set the FKT on the brutal Benton MacKaye trail. Hear all about this incredible young man with a bright future.
Composed of tough-as-nails athletes over age 60, Team Stray Dogs is a legendary adventure racing squad. “Endurance King” Marshall Ulrich has climbed the Seven Summits, crossed Death Valley a record 30 times on foot, and competed in every Eco-Challenge. Dr. Bob Haugh completed multiple Eco-Challenges, Racing the Planet multi-day ultra runs, and loops at the dreaded Barkley Marathon. Mark “Mace” Macy won the Iditashoe 100-mile snowshoe race a few times and competed in Eco-Challenge from 1995 to 2019. Travis talks with these mentors about Marsh's and Bob's recent Fire and Ice winter trek from Badwater to Mt. Whitney; the team approach to Alzheimer's and life; friendships forged in suffering; memories from adventure around the world; the Alzheimer's Association's The Longest Day project; how they'd like to be remembered; and more.
Welcome to Episode 33 of the Eat for Endurance Podcast, featuring elite adventure racer and Team New Zealand Captain, Nathan Fa'avae. Nathan is a legend in the world of adventure racing. He has been a full-time or semi-professional athlete for 18 years, and he is still absolutely crushing it. He has accomplished many impressive athletic feats during this time, including captaining the New Zealand adventure racing team to six World Championship victories. His most recent win was at World's Toughest Race - Eco Challenge Fiji, which my husband and I binged on Amazon Prime when it came out over the summer. If you haven't watched the documentary yet and would like to, skip this episode until you've seen the show, as you will otherwise hear lots of spoilers!Adventure racing, you could argue, is the epitome of endurance sport. Teams are racing for up to a week, engaging in multiple disciplines (trekking, paddling, mountain biking, climbing, white water rafting and more), and do not have much time to sleep or rest. Nutrition is always important to successful sports performance, but the sheer volume and logistics of nutrition in adventure racing puts fueling considerations on a completely different level. I had SO many adventure racing questions after watching Eco Challenge Fiji, and was inspired to ask Nathan onto my show after listening to Tina Muir's Running for Real podcast featuring him and his teammate Sophie (such a badass mother and athlete!). It was an awesome interview, but they didn't talk about the team's nutrition, so obviously an Athlete Nutrition Profile was in order! I've been enjoying longer, in-depth interviews this season, and this one is no exception. Nathan lives for adventure and the outdoors, and has such an inspiring story to tell. We explored his life and nutrition/athletic background, and he shared plenty of amazing stories and advice from his decades of experience in the sport as well as lots of not-seen-on-camera details from Eco Challenge Fiji. I was craving an adventure as soon as we finished our interview! Also, I want to move to New Zealand. :)THANK YOU Nathan for spending a couple hours with me! I can't wait to see what Team New Zealand gets up to next. More on Nathan Fa'avae: Nathan's Website: https://nathanfaavae.nz Follow on Instagram and FacebookOther Links and Announcements: Watch World's Toughest Race: Eco Challenge FijiTina Muir's Running for Real Podcast Episode featuring Nathan Fa'avae and Sophie HartPlease show your support by leaving a rating and/or review on iTunes and/or share with your friends! Music Credit: Joseph McDadeHave nutrition questions, a guest or topic request, or any other feedback? Email me - eatforendurance@gmail.com.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/eatforendurance)
Eco-challenge: what it's like to train for the world's toughest race in Fiji 2019. Join Sonja Weick, from team Iron Cowboys, as she shares her top strength training tips to prepare her for The World's Toughest Race Eco-Challenge Fiji, a hit series on Amazon Prime, hosted by Bear Grylls. This Ironman ultra athlete shares how she and her trainer prepared both physically and mentally for her to survive this multi-sport endurance adventure race. CJ Kobliska, Head Programmer at Gymnazo, shares his best tips for training endurance athletes, specifically adventure race preparation!
Eco-challenge: what it's like to train for the world's toughest race in Fiji 2019. Join Sonja Weick, from team Iron Cowboys, as she shares her top strength training tips to prepare her for The World's Toughest Race Eco-Challenge Fiji, a hit series on Amazon Prime, hosted by Bear Grylls. This Ironman ultra athlete shares how she and her trainer prepared both physically and mentally for her to survive this multi-sport endurance adventure race. CJ Kobliska, Head Programmer at Gymnazo, shares his best tips for training endurance athletes, specifically adventure race preparation!
We have all watched the popular series on the Eco-Challenge dubbed "the world's toughest race" and we wanted to talk about what we thought about it. The race has a lot of interesting topics like "how do they manage such a difficult race" or "do they even eat?"https://crossfitreform.com/
At the age of 23, Twin sisters Tashi and Nungshi Malik became Guinness World Record holders as the youngest people (and the first twins) to complete the Explorers Grand Slam (climbing the world's seven highest peaks including Everest and skiing to the North and South Poles).Read the full article on The Outdoor Journal.This year, they pushed their comfort zones further by taking on the World's Toughest Race, the Eco-Challenge in Fiji, as half of team Khukuri Warriors, the first team ever to represent India, especially their home states of Haryana and Uttarakhand, on the global stage.The race includes a plethora of disciplines, from mountain biking to paddleboarding, many of which the sisters had no previous experience in.Surpassing their own expectations on the 671 km course, the rookies finished the grueling 10-day race course in 36th place amongst seasoned teams. Relying on their mountaineering background, where they honed the ability to push on for hours without stopping, the Malik sisters overcame adversity such as running out of food and water and hypothermic waters and tongue blisters. In this episode of The Outdoor Journal Podcast, Nash and Tash discuss how they overcame their lack of experience in many of the disciplines such as open ocean paddling, their surprise of their rare encounter with eco-challenge host Bear Grylls, their most precious piece of gear and how they improvised on the course, how they became empowered to inspire women from restrictive cultures around the world to dream big. Read the full article on The Outdoor Journal.
Each year, over one million people use Wisconsin's Ice Age Trail to recreate, meditate or take in the unique sights sculpted by a glacier thousands of years ago.Last spring, Coree Woltering, a North Face sponsored ultrarunner, embarked on a challenge that very few have attempted in the IATs 12,000-year history.For over 21 days, Woltering endured an ankle sprain, remnants of a tropical storm and a barrage of mosquitoes and ticks all in route to setting the record for the fastest known time across the trail. Not only did Woltering successfully overcome every obstacle, but in the process, he also helped raise over $28,000 for Feeding America, a national nonprofit that assists food banks across the country.In this episode of Off the Record, we sat down with Woltering to discuss his origins as an ultrarunner, his desire to be a champion for diversity in the world of outdoor sports and how cupcakes and Kwik Trip chicken sandwiches fuel his run. Follow Coree On Social MediaFacebookInstagramTwitterLearn more about the Ice Age Trail at https://www.iceagetrail.org/Listen to episode 47 -- Hitting Wisconsin's Trails With The Thousand Miler--------------------------------------TRANSCRIPTANNOUNCER: [00:00:00] Welcome to Wisconsin DNR's Wild Wisconsin "Off the Record" podcast. Information straight from the source.KATIE: [00:00:10] Welcome back to another episode of Wild Wisconsin Off the Record. I'm your host DNR's Digital Communication Section Chief Katie Grant. The last six months have been full of uncertainty. Although the changes look a bit different for everyone.We've all had to adapt in some way. Early on in the pandemic, Coree Woltering an Ultra Marathon Runner from Ottawa, Illinois realized he was going to have to the shift gears as a sponsored athlete, he saw that races were being canceled for summer and his future was uncertain. He decided to turn lemons into lemonade and attempt to break a fastest known time record for running the Ice Age Trail across Wisconsin.And he decided to take it a step further by raising money for Feeding America, a national nonprofit that helps food banks all over the country. Coree's attempt began on June 1st at the Ice Age Trails, Western Terminus located in Interstate State Park in St. Croix Falls over the next 21 days, 13 hours and 35 minutes.Coree raced against the clock arriving at the Eastern Terminus in Sturgeon Bay on June 22nd. Beating the record by about four and a half hours. We chatted with Coree via zoom to hear what it was like to run 1200 miles and learn a bit more about the eating, training and music that goes into pulling off the success. So sit back and listen. It. COREE: [00:01:38] Hey guys. Yeah. So, um, my name is Coree and I am a professional Trail and Ultra Runner for the North Face. Um, so basically I get to go explore trails and different areas and try to run fast on them. KATIE: [00:01:57] That's a pretty simple way of describing it, but what you do sounds in reality, a lot harder than that. Uh, how did you get into long distance running? COREE: [00:02:08] Um, that is a great question because sometimes I still wonder that. So I grew up, you know, playing multiple sports and was running usually to stay in shape for the sports and then kind of realized I was decent at it. And, um, So I ran in high school, ran in college, um, but it is more sprints and middle distance that I was doing.And then I also ran cross country. So I had to kind of get used to a little bit longer of distances. And then, um, just through a few injuries and stuff, I actually took up triathlon because I was like, you know, I know how to run. I can swim. So may as well buy a bike and start riding and next thing, you know, I find myself racing the middle distance and the sprints on the track, but then I'm racing half Ironman races in the summer to stay in shape for everything. And, um, turned out to be pretty decent at that. And so I raced the world championships twice. And then, um, moved to Boulder, Colorado and thought I wanted to become a professional triathlete and started hanging out with trail runners and found out that trail running was my passion.KATIE: [00:03:20] Very cool. Competing in Ironman triathlons just absolutely blows my mind. I have a couple of friends who do it and it, to me is crazy. Cause I'm not a runner at all, but good for you for doing, is there an official distance where it is no longer? Just long distance running and it is suddenly Ultra Running.COREE: [00:03:41] Um, so Ultra Running would be considered basically anything over the typical marathon of 26.2 miles. Um, but I believe like the first like official ultra distance is 50 kilometers, so about 31 miles. KATIE: [00:03:57] All right. That makes sense. Congratulations. You very recently, uh, set the record for the fastest known time running the Ice Age Trail. Why did you specifically pick the Ice Age Trail and why now? COREE: [00:04:13] Yeah. Um, so I picked the Ice Age Trail because I do a lot of training on the southern Kettle Moraine area um, trails down there, and then I've done quite a bit of stuff in the Devils Lake area. So it just kind of became this thing of like, Okay.I've seen a couple areas of the Ice Age trail, but now I'd like to explore more of them. So in May, uh, I basically decided that I was going to go after the Ice Age Trail FKT in June. Um, so not a lot of time to plan, but I took a couple of trips up to northern Wisconsin and got on some of the more technical areas up there and just kind of learned in the course a little bit.And then, um, And then yeah, just went for it in June. And I guess now was the time to do it because, um, like with COVID like we, we didn't have any races happening and we really don't know when the next race will be happening. So because of that and like, I have time to kind of do this and then recover after and not have to worry about getting ready for another race or something.Um, Yeah. So that was the first part of why. Um, and then the second part of why actually kind of... kind of happened, you know, like, um, you know, three or four days before I started, um, the George Floyd incident, um, I had no idea just like how much of a movement that was going to start. Um, but at the time I felt like this was kind of like my time to do this as, um, just a positive story of people of color in the outdoors, doing awesome things because...Uh, there just weren't a lot of positive stories happening at the moment. KATIE: [00:06:03] Yeah, absolutely. The way that you got started in this particular one, I think is a, such a very cool story, especially with everything going on in the world, not only with, um, you know, like you had mentioned the incident with George Floyd, but also with COVID and kind of the world being completely different right now than it ever has been before. Have you ever done a race that's this long before. Or this many like consecutive days? COREE: [00:06:32] No. So like the longest race that I've ever done was like 106 miles, I think is the longest distance. And then her consecutive days, like maybe a little over a week, but it wasn't all just running. So, um, So, yeah, like this is completely different for me.KATIE: [00:06:50] How many miles per day did you know that you needed to run in order to set the record? And I guess was the record what you were setting out to do, or were you just wanting to complete the trail in general? COREE: [00:07:03] Um, you know, the record was definitely what I wanted. Completing it was also going to be great. Um, I think it's about. 50 miles a day that you have to do to be able to get the record. Um, and so like not all of the days are 50 miles, but some of the days were quite a bit more. KATIE: [00:07:19] Right. What was the longest single day you did on this? COREE: [00:07:22] So in like a 24 hour period, I believe I covered like a hundred and. For 105 miles in one stretch. But like the longest that I believe I was up was almost 40 something hours with only a 20 minute nap in there and just pushing through. So that was like 158 mile push. I think I did at the end. KATIE: [00:07:44] Wow. That's as, as a non runner, I, I just, I have no words for that. That's awesome and crazy at the same time.COREE: [00:07:52] Totally. Absolutely. KATIE: [00:07:53] So what does it, obviously, you got into this kind of at the last minute, but for any of these longer runs, um, what does it look like to train for something like this? COREE: [00:08:03] For me, it was kind of, I was just going about it as if I was training for like a 100-mile race or something. And I'm just kind of doing normal training.Um, I didn't really... up my overall run volume. I didn't necessarily, uh, do any special type workouts or anything. I guess the biggest thing was more, um, I had a couple weeks where we did some back-to-back long run days, or I'd go out for maybe four hours on one day in six hours the next day. Um, but then nothing else that was like, I didn't put in a six-month build of, you know, big back-to-back long run weekends or big midweek workouts. Um, just kind of consistent 80 to maybe a hundred miles a week, uh, for a few weeks. Yeah.KATIE: [00:08:53] And you did it. What is, obviously, we're going to be favorable of Wisconsin here and say that obviously running this through Wisconsin was the coolest place you've ever run, but second coolest place that you have ever done. One of these long runs. Yeah, so I COREE: [00:09:13] was in Japan in 2019 for Ultra Trail, Mount Fuji. And that was pretty cool. So it's 106 mile race that goes in the mountain range around Mount Fugi. So you basically do this giant loop and that's just really awesome, um, from like a trail standpoint, but also, um, the, the trail comes down out of the mountains and goes through some of the small villages in that area. So you really get to actually see some, just like some of the daily life of the people that live in these villages, along with the mountains that surround it. So that's really kind of cool. KATIE: [00:09:51] Wow. I went to Mount Fuji by bus, not by running in 20...it would have been 2013 and that area is just absolutely beautiful. I can't imagine what it would have been like to be able to be running through that. COREE: [00:10:03] Yeah. And like the other really cool thing about it was that it was during a cherry blossom season. So like, it was just like the most amazing time to be there.KATIE: [00:10:14] Absolutely. Yeah. So you mentioned that you do a lot of training in the southern unit of, uh, the Kettle Moraine State Forest. What do you like most about training in this area? COREE: [00:10:25] Um, you know, it's, it's kind of the perfect mix of runnable trail, but still a hilly enough that it has that it's challenging. Um, and I think that's one of the things that's really, um, that people kind of take for granted or kind of don't think about when you think of Midwestern trails.Um, cause you know, like out in California you have the big giant climbs and we have mountains and um, on the East coast you have some really rocky and technical terrain and still some bigger climbs out there. Whereas for this, it's a lot of just short, but kind of steep climbs. Um, and I, I really liked that because I feel like it's a different style of running, but if you can do well on this, you can usually also do well when you go other places. But sometimes, you know, those big climbs that you're training on out west don't necessarily translate well to the style of running that we have here. KATIE: [00:11:19] Was there a segment of the Ice Age Trail trail that was your favorite? COREE: [00:11:24] You know, I really enjoyed Kettlebowl. Um, which is funny because that is not most people's favorite, but like, for me, that was just like, okay, like I'm feeling semi okay. Like, I. I, I guess that was kind of where you make the turn to finally also head south for a while, and it's like, you finished the hardest sections of this trail. And so now it's kind of like, it was just like that farewell to the north and northeast section, I guess. Um, So I really enjoyed that, but also like northern and southern Blue Hills is awesome. Um, yeah. KATIE: [00:12:05] I love it. Love it. So when you're out there running, um, are you listening to music? Are you just listening to nature? What, what are you what's getting you through there?COREE: [00:12:15] Yeah. Um, sometimes music, sometimes nature. Sometimes I'd have somebody else running with me. Um, which is still like, sometimes you're listening to music, even if you have somebody else with you.Um, sometimes not. I don't know, just being out there is fun though. Yeah. A mix of all of it as out there for anywhere from 12 to 20 hours a day at times. So, and for the last few days, even longer than 20 hours. So, I mean, there's going to be a bunch of stuff. KATIE: [00:12:42] Absolutely. Was there a go-to song or a genre that you turned on? Like when things were getting really stuck, really tough and you had to really keep pushing. COREE: [00:12:51] Um, so I listened to a lot of different stuff, but for the first, probably for the first two weeks, I listened to you mostly like... um, EDM music and like upbeat stuff and whatever. I'm like, there you go. I enjoy listening to it necessarily my favorite, but it's tolerable for hours at a time.Um, and then like, I love heavy metal. So I actually saved like all my favorite heavy metal bands and stuff for the final week, in the final few days, just as like that little extra pick me up.KATIE: [00:13:27] Love it..Love it. Other than actually setting the record. What was your most memorable moment on the trail? COREE: [00:13:35] Well, um, so the funny story, it would be that, uh, the remnants of the tropical storm that were coming across Wisconsin, as I'm just running through Northern Wisconsin. And here's that tropical storm coming through and high wind. And it's like, what else can possibly be happening right now? [Laughs] We have, like, we have the ticks, we have the mosquitoes, we have the heat and humidity, we have the mud, we have the water and now we have the remnants of a tropical storm coming through. So, um, that was pretty funny.Um, I don't think it was funny at the time, but I think it's funny now. But one of my most memorable moments was, um, a three and a half year old. "Glacier B" is his trail name and he's already done like 150 miles of the Ice Age Trail. Um, and so he just, he loves the trail and, um, his parents were like, "Hey, you know, like there's this tunnel that he loves to go through."Um, and they're like, "would it be okay if he ran it with you?" And I said, absolutely. So, here we are, and I'm running through this tunnel and running with Glacier B and, um, he's like giving me advice on how to run the trail. So that was pretty sweet.KATIE: [00:14:50] So, for anyone listening. If you go check out Coree's Facebook page, video of that is on his Facebook page and it like truly, even without the sound on, I couldn't hear what he was saying to you, but even without the sound on it was the cutest thing ever to watch.COREE: [00:15:05] Yeah. So like, yeah, like that was just, that was a great moment. And like, I had been struggling a little bit too, but I'm like, all right, like he went straight on through the tunnel. Like, let's run, like, here we go. And it was just a nice distraction. KATIE: [00:15:17] So, obviously you had a time goal in mind as you ran the trail. Uh, were you able to balance taking in the scenery a little bit with competing against the clock? COREE: [00:15:27] So, the good news is... I had been on some of the stuff up north before. So, um, which was like, I was up there in May, I guess. Um, I wasn't necessarily taking in the scenery up north on some of those sections, just because they were a bit overgrown or trees were down or so muddy that I spent a lot of time just to looking down.Um, but it wasn't my first time on it. So, um, I feel like I was able to take in those sites the first time I was there. Um, and then, you know, different sections were definitely easier to take in sights than others. So, um, I got to enjoy most of it. KATIE: [00:16:06] Understandable. You, you certainly had a different goal in mind than just taking everything in. So it's completely understandable. You recently tweeted about the discovery of a burrito pocket in your vest while you're running. Other than burritos, which I just want to add is a great idea for portable food. What snacks or meals do you like to carry with you when you're out running? COREE: [00:16:28] Yes. Uh, the burrito pocket became a many things pocket over the course of this FKT. Um, so we discovered that Kwik Trip has cheeseburgers and chicken sandwiches that, um, are enough calories and like the right size to also fit in that pocket. So, um, my diet on this thing was Kwik Trip cheeseburgers, chicken sandwiches. And then, um, I was eating like... Chicken and Stars condensed soup straight out of the can and SpaghettiOs with meatballs, like straight out of the can.So that's what I was eating out on the trail and cupcakes and, and, um, like there's one day that, I mean, I spent $70 on Kwik Trip on just chicken sandwiches and cheeseburgers and like Starbucks coffee drinks. And it was really funny because the cashier was looking at me like, what are you doing with all of this food?Cause I, like I said, all of them that they had in there. Oh. And breakfast, croissants, like I just took all of them. Like, it's fine. I'm running. I need these. And it was just really funny, but yeah, those were, that's what got me through this. And in general, like I would not be eating like that out on the trail.Like if I was just going for a training run or a hike or something, but for something like this, when you're eating 6,000 to 8,000 calories a day, like, that's just, that's what you have to do. KATIE: [00:17:57] I'm fully on board with the Kwik Trip funded, a trail running diet. That sounds fantastic to me. COREE: [00:18:04] Yeah. I mean, I enjoyed it. And so they also have like those rice crispy treats in there that have a little bit of peanut butter in they're chocolate covered on top, like... oh my goodness I love those. And then like one day we were in there and it was like, I think they're doing donuts like $2 for a dozen or something like that. And like, well, you don't have to twist my arm.Like, I guess we'll take a few dozen donuts. Okay. Yeah. KATIE: [00:18:29] Maybe I need to take up trail running just so I can adopt the Kwik Trip diet. Uh, you know, it's not a bad reason to do it. So when you're out on a long-distance run like this, obviously you're out for many days at a time. How do things like sleep work? Are you staying in a tent, in a hotel, in a van? What, how are you sleeping and making that happen? COREE: [00:18:52] So. Sleep was definitely the interesting, uh, thing here because, uh, just like due to COVID, uh, some of the campgrounds are closed or the facilities at the campgrounds are closed. Um, and so that kind of threw a wrench into the plan a little bit. And then also like some of the hotels that we had planned on staying in weren't open.So, um, that did not help either. So there, I mean, there are some nights that we had... that we were able to get a hotel. Um, we didn't camp when we were up north, just because, um, the ticks and the mosquitoes were so bad up north, that I was like, you know what? I don't want to be sleeping in my tent and still hear mosquitoes buzzing outside or have ticks, like getting into the tent.Um, And then I also just wanted to take a shower at the end of the day. So, yeah, there's a lot of hotels. And then a few nights of sleeping in the van. KATIE: [00:19:47] What for you is the perfect weather to be running in? Do you like it when it's hot out cold out, anything in between sunny, snowy, raining? What's your perfect long distance running weather?COREE: [00:20:00] So like perfect for long distance, I would say is probably like 55 degrees and maybe slightly overcast. Um, but I enjoy heat and humidity. So like sunny 85, 90 degrees with decent humidity is what I really enjoy. Um, and so like for me, there are races like Badwater 135, which is, I mean, you know, a race, 135-mile race through Death Valley in July.That, that gets up to like 120 degrees, but it's super low humidity so that's a race that I'm very interested in. Um, but like Kettle Moraine 100 would be one of the perfect races for me, I think because normally that's a decently hot weekend in June and it's in the Southern Kettles and it's going to have the humidity also. So, yeah. Like something like that. KATIE: [00:20:55] So you consider yourself to be a champion of diversity. How do you envision getting more people of color involved in outdoor activities like Ultra Running and beyond? COREE: [00:21:05] And that is a very good question. And, um, so going back to last year, um, I raced Eco Challenge Fiji on a team that was like the first all African American team to do this adventure race.Um, and basically it's a 700 kilometer race across Fiji. That includes multiple disciplines of like, uh, sailing, rock climbing, um, mountain biking, trekking, orienteering. Um, and a lot of these are really fun disciplines that you don't necessarily see a bunch of people of color doing. And for me, it was one of those things where I felt like I wanted to race it because like, I, I knew what Eco Challenge was, but like I never saw anybody that looked like me on TV doing that.And I never really thought I'd be doing it. And then when I was, uh, someone's like, "Hey, you know, it'd be like to be on our team?" Said, yeah. And then I realized like... oh, like we actually have a great platform to show this off. Um, and so.... like Team Onyx is, was our, is our team name. And this year we had it, I had actually planned on doing like youth camps for like our different sports.Like for me, I'd be leading the trail running camp. Uh, we had a professional mountain biker, so she would be leading the mountain bike camps and we'd also be doing some sailing courses and different things like that. And just due to COVID like, unfortunately we can't really do those this year. Um, but next year we plan on bringing the camps back and doing that.And so, like, I just think that's, you know, one way you can do it, like actually going out and doing it, but then another way is just by like the media attention, this FKT has been getting and, um, And just being very open and just honest and visible with it and just being like, yeah, you know, this is me, this is what I do. And I hope that other people will want to do it as well. KATIE: [00:22:54] So, as you've mentioned, obviously COVID has thrown some wrenches in your plans as far as you can tell, what what's next on the docket? What's your next big thing?COREE: [00:23:05] I'm not super sure at this point. Um, this, it really depends on how long recovery takes from this FKT attempt and it's one of those things where even though I may feel recovered, I know that it's going to take a lot longer than I think it will. Um, so like, I really don't have plans to be racing for probably two to three months. Even if there are races coming up, I just don't think I will be. Um, so I'm just trying to figure out if I'm going to race next or if there's a shorter FKT, but I might want to go after or... yeah, I don't know. But right now it's just kind of, um, just relaxing and going through a really short runs and, uh, starting to get on the bike again a little bit. So yeah.KATIE: [00:23:55] For sure. If there were anywhere... you could go run anywhere in the world, where would you want to go run? COREE: [00:24:02] That is a really tough question because, um, because I have been to a lot of the places that I want to go run. Um, but I, I love the country Peru, so probably going back up to like Cusco and then doing some of the trails out there. I think it'd be really fun or, I mean, like the super high altitude places in Peru, I think can be really fun to go to again. KATIE: [00:24:26] Is there anything else you think that listeners should know about trail running in general? Getting started just doing it, anything like that? COREE: [00:24:37] Yeah. You know, when it comes to trail running like, figure out like what your local chapter of the Ice Age Trail would be and reach out to people. Because, uh, they like, people are just super friendly, but I mean, if it's not the Ice Age Trail, then um, just in general, like check for like a Facebook or something and see if there's people that would, I love to go out and like either hike with you or start to run.Um, but the big thing is like, just it get slow, you know? Like you don't have to go out and run ultra distances to be a trail runner. You also don't have to go out and try to set this FKT to be a trail runner and they're like, you can go out and enjoy the, you know, three miles segment that's by your house and still be a trailer runner. Like that's all okay. So I'd say the big thing is like, just... ease into it and just really enjoy it. KATIE: [00:25:27] Awesome. Great advice. If people want to follow along with your adventures in the future, where can they find you? COREE: [00:25:33] Yeah. Um, so I am Coree Woltering on Instagram and then my blog is Coree Woltering dot com. And then I also have an Athlete page on Facebook.KATIE: [00:25:46] You've been listening to Wild Wisconsin Off the Record. A podcast brought to you by the Wisconsin DNR. Learn more about Coree and see photos of his journey in the fall issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine. Have questions about running the Ice Age Trail? Check out episode 47 for a chat with fellow thousand miler, Melanie McManus Radzicki, or email us dnrpodcast@wisconsin.com for more great content.Be sure to subscribe to Wild Wisconsin wherever you get your podcasts. Leave us a review or tell us who you'd like to hear from on a future episode. Thanks for listening.
United We Move - Ep 17 - Ashley Andrews Today we have another episode featuring a person in our community who has a profound impact on it's direction, but who most of you don't know. This person is Ashley Andrews of @nikaathletics and @twobrainbusiness. She is not only an OG CrossFitter, but also a @crossfitaffiliates owner and our business mentor. We discuss her start in @crossfit, how she decided to become a gym owner, why people hire mentors and coaches, and her recent adventure with @beargrylls Eco-Challenge in Fiji. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/united-we-move/id1509591717 https://youtu.be/mTvbMtpiy_4 #unitedwemove #podcast #crossfit #gym #decaturga #twobrainbusiness #fitnesscoach #mentor #smallbusiness #ecochallenge
Jeff Leininger has a love of Expedition and Adventure racing, and he tries to bring aspects of those sports to his Ultra Races. We talk about some of his races including the Across Florida 200, and his experience on the new Amazon Prime show Eco Challenge.
This week's guest is adventure racing legend Mike Kloser, who is one of the top adventure and endurance athletes of all time. Mike is a former mountain bike world champion and multi-time adventure racing world champ as well. Even though he is retired now, he still competes regularly in a number of events and even came back to take part in the new Eco-Challenge race that took place last fall. In the interview, Mike shares stories from throughout his career, tells us how he got started in adventure racing, and provides some insights on his friend Lance Armstrong too. We even discuss his latest venture, Out There Adventure Travel, which organizes cycling, mountain biking, and wellness trips to parts of Europe. This is just a small part of what we chat about, with a guy that both Dave and Kraig know very well. Before we jump into the interview, our intrepid co-hosts get us up to speed on the latest happenings from the world of mountaineering, where it looks like things have mostly come to a standstill thanks to the virus. The guys also discuss a major archaeological find in Mexico that was discovered thanks to the breakthrough technology known as Lidar. Then, they share a couple of dream jobs for the outdoor crowd, including a chance to get paid $1000 to watch a hunting show or $20,000 to hike the Appalachian Trail as the "Chief Hiking Officer"for a brewery. Finally, they wrap things up in our Gear Segment with both Dave and Kraig sharing their thoughts on the VSSL survival kits. Dave recently got his hands on a VSSL First Aid Kit, while Kraig checks out the VSSL Camp Supplies model. Both come away very impressed with the design, build-quality, and contents of these impressive kits. Show Notes GearLobo Application — $1000 to watch MeatEater Become the Chief Hiking Officer for Devil's Backbone Brewing Lost City of the Monkey God by Douglas Preston (Archaeology book referenced by Kraig)