Podcasts about iron girl

Hoy platicamos con Anne de la Parra, una mujer que representa disciplina, autenticidad y pasión. Nacida en CDMX y formada como diseñadora de modas en Milán, descubrió su verdadera vocación en el mundo del fitness al mudarse a Houston. Hoy es atleta de alto rendimiento, mamá de cuatro hijos menores de cuatro años, emprendedora y fundadora de The Core Lab, una red de estudios de pilates con su propio método: The Core Method. Platicamos sobre su transición del diseño al deporte, los retos de emprender en Estados Unidos siendo mamá latina, y cómo logra equilibrar todo sin dejar de lado su bienestar. Anne nos habla de su experiencia como triatleta, cómo vivió el ejercicio durante sus embarazos, su camino como coach y la historia detrás de su blog The Story of an Iron Girl.Una conversación honesta e inspiradora sobre identidad, fuerza y cómo perseguir lo que te apasiona. Denle play y descubran la historia detrás de una verdadera Iron Girl.

Welcome to our newest show at Impact Radio USA, "INTERVIEWS and MORE", the show that features past interviews from our guests on "Dr. Paul's Family Talk" radio show. In addition to continuing to promote our guests, this show also gives our listeners another opportunity to hear the great information that our guests have provided. As for the "More", we will cover everything from food, to cars, to Bible verses, to music, and so much "MORE"! NEW SHOWS ARE DROPPED EACH MONDAY AT 10:00 AM ET. On today's segment, we will play the interview with the founder of an Internet radio station, TRINA WILCOX. TRINA WILCOX, from Springfield, Missouri, and the founder of "Run Radio", will join us to discuss her broadcasting career, her shows, and her Internet radio station. We will also discuss her bouts with a few afflictions, as well as her running success! FROM HER WEBSITE: "My name is Trina VerSteeg Wilcox. I have a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems from Missouri State University. After working as an applications analyst I made the decision to dedicate more time to writing, developing my creative interests, catching up on new media, and becoming an on-air radio host/personality. I have been certified as a fitness professional through FiTour and the Arthritis Foundation, taught aerobics and created the JRA 5K charity race. I have run in the infamous Boston Marathon three times. My other interests include nature, animals, art, fitness, and too many others to list. I hope to use my life to encourage and inspire other lives. The enthusiastic responses to my contributions in the Iron Girl newsletters and the articles on my fitness site, Physical Matters, inspired my passion for writing, creating, communicating, and even running. I reference my childhood diagnosis of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis as my “twisted gift”. It has forced me to persevere and overcome challenges that I may have otherwise never faced, making motivation a priority in much of my work." trinawilcox.com runradio.net

Welcome to our newest show at Impact Radio USA, "INTERVIEWS and MORE", the show that features past interviews from our guests on "Dr. Paul's Family Talk" radio show. In addition to continuing to promote our guests, this show also gives our listeners another opportunity to hear the great information that our guests have provided. As for the "More", we will cover everything from food, to cars, to Bible verses, to music, and so much "MORE"! NEW SHOWS ARE DROPPED EACH MONDAY AT 10:00 AM ET. On today's segment, we will play the interview with the founder of an Internet radio station, TRINA WILCOX. TRINA WILCOX, from Springfield, Missouri, and the founder of "Run Radio", will join us to discuss her broadcasting career, her shows, and her Internet radio station. We will also discuss her bouts with a few afflictions, as well as her running success! FROM HER WEBSITE: "My name is Trina VerSteeg Wilcox. I have a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems from Missouri State University. After working as an applications analyst I made the decision to dedicate more time to writing, developing my creative interests, catching up on new media, and becoming an on-air radio host/personality. I have been certified as a fitness professional through FiTour and the Arthritis Foundation, taught aerobics and created the JRA 5K charity race. I have run in the infamous Boston Marathon three times. My other interests include nature, animals, art, fitness, and too many others to list. I hope to use my life to encourage and inspire other lives. The enthusiastic responses to my contributions in the Iron Girl newsletters and the articles on my fitness site, Physical Matters, inspired my passion for writing, creating, communicating, and even running. I reference my childhood diagnosis of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis as my “twisted gift”. It has forced me to persevere and overcome challenges that I may have otherwise never faced, making motivation a priority in much of my work." trinawilcox.com runradio.net

TRINA WILCOX, from Springfield, Missouri, and the founder of "Run Radio", will join us to discuss her broadcasting career, her shows, and her Internet radio station. We will also discuss her bouts with a few afflictions, as well as her running success! FROM HER WEBSITE: "My name is Trina VerSteeg Wilcox. I have a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems from Missouri State University. After working as an applications analyst I made the decision to dedicate more time to writing, developing my creative interests, catching up on new media, and becoming an on-air radio host/personality. I have been certified as a fitness professional through FiTour and the Arthritis Foundation, taught aerobics and created the JRA 5K charity race. I have run in the infamous Boston Marathon three times. My other interests include nature, animals, art, fitness, and too many others to list. I hope to use my life to encourage and inspire other lives. The enthusiastic responses to my contributions in the Iron Girl newsletters and the articles on my fitness site, Physical Matters, inspired my passion for writing, creating, communicating, and even running. I reference my childhood diagnosis of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis as my “twisted gift”. It has forced me to persevere and overcome challenges that I may have otherwise never faced, making motivation a priority in much of my work." trinawilcox.com runradio.net

TRINA WILCOX, from Springfield, Missouri, and the founder of "Run Radio", will join us to discuss her broadcasting career, her shows, and her Internet radio station. We will also discuss her bouts with a few afflictions, as well as her running success! FROM HER WEBSITE: "My name is Trina VerSteeg Wilcox. I have a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems from Missouri State University. After working as an applications analyst I made the decision to dedicate more time to writing, developing my creative interests, catching up on new media, and becoming an on-air radio host/personality. I have been certified as a fitness professional through FiTour and the Arthritis Foundation, taught aerobics and created the JRA 5K charity race. I have run in the infamous Boston Marathon three times. My other interests include nature, animals, art, fitness, and too many others to list. I hope to use my life to encourage and inspire other lives. The enthusiastic responses to my contributions in the Iron Girl newsletters and the articles on my fitness site, Physical Matters, inspired my passion for writing, creating, communicating, and even running. I reference my childhood diagnosis of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis as my “twisted gift”. It has forced me to persevere and overcome challenges that I may have otherwise never faced, making motivation a priority in much of my work." trinawilcox.com runradio.net

Joan Rhodes picked by Anna Maxwell Martin, star of Line of Duty and Motherland. Her choice is a lovely surprise, a strongwoman who could rip up phone books and bend nails. There's archive of her holding up 14 stone cricket commentator Brian 'Johnners' Johnstone in 1949 as well as the voice of the woman who knew her well - Triona Holden, author of An Iron Girl in a Velvet Glove. Abandoned by both her parents as a child, Joan Rhodes is an inspiring character who utterly merits her selection here. Anna Maxwell Martin is the double BAFTA winning actress who has starred in Bleak House, Poppy Shakespeare and Motherland. The presenter is Matthew Parris and the producer in Bristol is Miles Warde.

En el episodio de hoy, una de las mujeres más admirables que hemos tenido el privilegio de entrevistar, Anne de la Parra.Ella es triatleta, health and fitness coach, instructora de Pilates, Barre y Lagree, cuenta con varias certificaciones sobre nutrición y entrenamiento emitidas por diversas instituciones en Estados Unidos y aparte es mamá de 2 pequeños y muy bonitos hijos.La Iron Girl lleva 11 medios Iron Mans incluyendo 3 mundiales en Sudáfrica, Niza y Saint George, Utah donde corrió con 5 meses de embarazo y un Iron Man 140.6.→ Sigue a Anne de la Parra en IG “The Story of an Iron Girl”En el episodio de hoy:(02:19) | ¿Qué te sigue impulsando después de todo lo que has logrado?(05:05) | En IG a veces la gente solo ve lo positivo y no lo difícil de este estilo de vida(05:57) | ¿Qué hicieron tus padres para desarrollar esta mentalidad? (08:35) | En qué consiste un Iron Man y cómo empezó todo por un reto(13:52) | Las ventajas de la ignorancia y la mente de principiante(18:30) | Se volvió mi vida al no calificar al mundial(20:30) | ¿Cómo se ve la preparación para un Iron Man?(23:05) | ¿Cómo te recuperas después de un Iron Man?(25:54) | Alimentación y suplementos (29:35) | Un Iron Man embarazada (32:30) | Beneficios de este estilo de vida(35:00) | Encontrar un balance entre entrenamiento y vida personal(39:25) | Un día perfecto para Anne de la Parra(43:58) | Teoría de los días buenos y malos(46:00) | Primer paso para ser triatletaFrases(10:58) | “Yo quiero hacerlo…”  –”Uy, no creo que puedas.” – “Ah, ¿no puedo?” (Al inscribirse a su primer Iron Man.)(44:09) | “Tuviste 24 horas para solucionarlo y no hiciste nada al respecto para que tu día mejorará.”(46:15) | “Si se quiere, se puede.”__________CALCULADORA MACRONUTRIENTES. Cada día, necesitamos consumir cierta cantidad de proteína, carbohidratos y grasas. Descubre cuántas porciones necesitas para obtener resultados y rendir al máximo. → Descargar Calculadora WELLNESS, FITNESS & NUTRITIONAL COACHING. ¿Perder peso (de la manera correcta), subir fuerza y músculo y vivir sin dolor? Aplica al programa aquí y menciona que llegaste a través del Podcast, recibirás un descuento de nuestra parte. https://www.inquebrantablepf.com/GUÍAS GRATUITAS. ¿Estás pensando en aprender un poco más sobre entrenamiento, alimentación, dieta keto o solo estar un poco más sano? Descarga las guías gratuitas y comienza tu camino hacia una mejor salud.Descarga las guías aquí:https://www.ponterico.com/guias__________Ponte Rico en redes:FacebookTik TokInstagram

Last week, Caroline Nokes, former minister, Conservative MP and the chair of the Women and Equalities Committee - accused the Prime Minister's father of groping her 18 years ago at a Conservative Party Conference. Stanley Johnson has so far declined to comment on the allegation, saying he has no recollection of it. Caroline talks to Emma. ‘The Drifters Girl' is a musical which tells the story of Faye Treadwell, one of the first Black women to manage a vocal group in the US. Singer and actor Beverley Knight plays Faye and joins Emma to discuss this remarkable woman. Peng Shuai is one of China's top tennis players, but there are global concerns over her safety after she accused the former Chinese vice-premier, Zhang Gaoli, of raping her in 2018. We talk to Cindy Yu Broadcast Editor at The Spectator. Have you ever been affected by persistent, unexplained pain in your vulva? Vulvodynia is a chronic condition that is thought to affect up to 16% of women. Emma is joined by Claudia Chisari, a PHD researcher in Vulvodynia at King's College London and Sheren Gaulbert, who suffered from Vulvodynia for 10 years. Joan Rhodes could bend steel bars , lift two men at a time, and rip phone books apart. Often described in the press as the strongest woman in the world, she became friends with Marlene Dietrich and even performed for the Royal Household at their Annual Christmas bash. Triona Holden got to know her before she died, and has written her biography ‘An Iron Girl in a Velvet Glove: The Life of Joan Rhodes. Presenter: Emma Barnett Producer: Lucinda Montefiore Photo credit of Beverley Knight: @Johan Persson

Nostalgia enthusiast Bronagh McAtasney chats about ska, The Troubles, journalling, Twitter and why storytelling is actually pretty cool. Check the diary out on Twitter @NrnIrnGirl1981 or check herself out @BeebsyMcA

Native from Los Angeles, Nadia Ruiz is an educator, coach, and speaker aiming to make a change in her community by motivating and inspiring individuals of all backgrounds to achieve their goals. Nadia's fitness journey began when she stepped on the start line to her first marathon at the age of 14. Crossing the finish line with her father for the first time transformed her and she fell in love with the sport. Twenty-two years later, she has completed 145 marathons with 75 Boston Qualifiers, 100 half marathons, 16 full and half Ironmans, 16 ultra marathons, and several adventure races, frequently in the top of her age group or overall women. She has traveled the world to 27 countries exploring challenging events, cultures, and connecting with people around the world to now almost reaching 500 lifetime races. Graduating from UCLA with a Bachelor's in Biology, Master's in Education, and CA Biology Teacher's credential, she has taught, coached, and worked in event production for the past 15 years. In 2013, Nadia was named the Youngest Latina to Run 100 Marathons in the world. In 2020, racing, travel, and events have come to a stop; however, she continues to try to educate and inspire her online community as she recreates herself in a changing industry. Nadia's goal is to continue to inspire her community and make an impact as a coach, speaker, and athlete demonstrating we each have it within us to follow our biggest dreams.

Podcast-Folge #18 Mit Herzschrittmacher zum Ironman: Katharina Blach im Interview Katharina Blach ist gerade einmal 25 Jahre alt und bereits ein Iron-Girl. Du hast richtig gelesen. Katha hat im Sommer 2019 den Ironman in Hamburg gefinisht. Nur noch mal kurz für alle, die die Zahlen einer Langdistanz nicht auf dem Schirm haben: Das sind 3,8 km Schwimmen, 180 km Radfahren und 42,195 km Laufen. Ein "Once-In-A-Lifetime-Ding" für viele Hobby-Triathleten und Triathletinnen. Allein die Tatsache, so ein Rennen anzugehen, gebührt höchste Anerkennung – wenn man das Ganze dann aber noch unter "erschwerten" Bedingungen absolviert, dann bleibt man wohl fast sprachlos zurück. Aber fangen wir von vorn an: Kennengelernt haben wir Katha im Jahr 2014 auf Instagram. Sie hatte sich auf den New York City Marathon vorbereitet und ihr Training sowie ihren Laufalltag auf ihrem Account @running_katha festgehalten. Da wir offensichtlich die gleichen Interessen hatten – nämlich Laufen – haben wir uns ausgetauscht und sind seitdem in regelmäßigen Kontakt. "Von Magersucht zu Marathon" Ihr Instagram-Profil lief damals noch unter dem Motto "Von Magersucht zu Marathon", denn Katha hatte trotz Essstörung den Traum vom Marathon. Ein großes Ziel für ein junges Mädchen, denn zu diesem Zeitpunkt war sie noch keine 20 Jahre alt. Katha liebt das Laufen. Das merkt man auf ihrem Profil und wenn sie darüber spricht: "Ich bin dann am 4. Mai 2014 meinen ersten Marathon gelaufen und seitdem: ganz große Hamburg Liebe. Und seitdem bin eigentlich auch beim Marathonlaufen geblieben." Sie kämpfte sich aus der Krankheit zurück und erfüllte sich den Traum vom Marathon-Zieleinlauf in Hamburg. Der Beginn einer großen (Lauf-) Liebe. "Vom Herzschrittmacher zum Ironman" Nach dem Hamburg Marathon folgte noch der New York City Marathon und ein weiterer in der Hansestadt 2015. Bis zu diesem Zeitpunkt verlief alles "nach Plan" – bis Kathas Herzleistung immer schlechter wurde. Von jetzt auf gleich bekam sie keine Luft mehr, hatte Atemnot und ihr Ruhepuls lag gerade einmal bei 35. Katha ist zwar mit einem Herzfehler auf die Welt gekommen, konnte bis zu diesem Zeitpunkt aber gut damit leben. Dies änderte sich jedoch schlagartig und ihr musste ein Herzschrittmacher eingesetzt werden, den sie nicht akzeptierte. Das Herz ist doch ein Muskel, den man trainieren kann. Wozu braucht man dann also einen Herzschrittmacher? Ihr Dickkopf – wie sie selbst sagt – hat ihr dabei geholfen, dass der Arzt ihr im Sommer 2017 das GO zur Entnahme dieses Herzschrittmachers gab. "Ok, ich will den Schrittmacher nicht mehr. Ich trainier mein Herz jetzt so stark bis ihn nicht mehr brauche." Nach der Entnahme des Herzschrittmachers bekam sie jedoch eine Herzmuskelentzündung, die Katha für ein halbes Jahr komplett rausnahm. Kein Sport mehr. Nur noch liegen und ausruhen. Erst Anfang 2018 stieg sie dann wieder ins Training ein, begann mit dem Lauftraining und hielt weiterhin an ihren Triathlonzielen fest. Nach einigen kleineren Events, einer Olympischen Distanz und einer Mitteldistanz im Sommer war für Katha klar: Ich möchte eine Langdistanz finishen. Und wo? Natürlich in Hamburg. "Alle haben gesagt: Du bist viel zu jung, und das mit dem Herz, und du hast viel zu wenig Erfahrung und überhaupt, das kannst du doch nicht machen." Ein neuer Herzschrittmacher 66 Tage vor dem Ironman Mit ihrem großen Ziel vor Augen trainierte Katha hart und verbesserte ihre Laufleistung enorm. Doch immer, wenn es nach Plan läuft, scheint bei Katha etwas zu passieren. Und so kam es, dass sie sich nach einem langen Lauf plötzlich übergeben musste und keine Luft mehr bekam. Das Ergebnis: 9,5 Wochen vor dem Ironman wurde ihr ein neuer Herzschrittmacher eingesetzt – der Traum von der Langdistanz schien ausgeträumt. Im Podcast-Interview spricht Katha darüber, wie die ganze Geschichte ausging und ob sie beim Ironman in Hamburg an den Start gehen konnte. #fürdanielzumironman Katha ist definitiv ein Stehaufmännchen bzw. -frauchen und hat in ihren jungen Jahren wahrscheinlich schon mehr erlebt als manch anderer. Doch es gibt Schicksale, die liegen ihr – im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes – sehr am Herzen. So die Geschichte vom kleinen Daniel, der seit knapp 500 Tagen (Stand heute 29.03.2020) auf ein Spenderherz wartet. Daniel ist gerade einmal 2 Jahre alt und verbringt sein ganzes Leben im Krankenhaus. Die Geschichte des kleinen Kämpfers hat sie so bewegt, dass sie ihre nächste Langdistanz für Daniel absolvieren möchte. Unter dem Hashtag #fürdanielzumironman macht sie auf Daniels Schicksal auf Instagram aufmerksam und möchte im Juni erneut in Hamburg beim Ironman starten – für ihn. Der Ironman Hamburg steht dieses Jahr allerdings auf der Kippe. Aufgrund der Corona-Pandemie ist aktuell noch nicht klar, ob das Event im Juni überhaupt stattfinden wird. Für Katha steht jedoch jetzt schon fest: Sie wird eine Langdistanz absolvieren. Und wenn sie das alleine durchzieht. Ohne Event. Ohne Zuschauer. Ohne Helfer. Ohne Zeitnahme. Einfach für sich. Und natürlich für Daniel. Die komplette Geschichte kannst du dir jetzt in der aktuellen Podcast-Folge anhören. Dort spricht Katha über ihren Weg zum Ironman, die vielen Stolpersteine, die sie dabei überwinden musste, ihre Motivation und erklärt, warum sich jeder mit dem Thema Organspende auseinandersetzen sollte. Shownotes zur Folge Folge Katha auf Instagram Folge Daniel auf InstagramInfos zur Organspende Folge runskills in den Sozialen Netzwerken runskills auf Instagramrunskills auf Facebookrunskills auf Pinterestrunskills auf iTunes Wenn dir der runskills-Podcast gefällt … … dann freuen wir uns, wenn du uns auf iTunes 5-Sterne gibst und einen Kommentar hinterlässt. Damit unterstützt du unsere Arbeit und wir können in Zukunft weitere Inhalte für dich produzieren. Geht superschnell, kostet dich nichts und gleichzeitig hilfst du uns damit! Vielen Dank schon mal an dieser Stelle für deinen Support! Abonniere den runskills-Podcast: auf iTunesbei Spotify

For the next few weeks, we will feature work published in The Ilanot Review’s special collaborative issue with Granta Hebrew, focusing on new, up-and-coming writers. And so it is a pleasure to introduce the young writer Nano Shabtai, translated by Maya Klein. Shabtai is already known in Hebrew arts and letters as a poet, dramatist and director. She was born in Jerusalem, to a large family, where she attended the High School of the Arts, majoring in theatre. She studied acting and directing at the Kibbutz College in Tel Aviv, and completed the screenwriting track at the Sam Spiegel Film and Television School. Since 2005 she has worked as a fiction reader for an Israeli publishing house, and as a book editor and reviewer. Her first book of poems, The Iron Girl, was published in 2006. She’s published a collection of short stories, children stories and a few plays. Text: Corn by Nano Shabtai, translated by Maya Klein.

It's often in intense battles and challenges that we see unity and great love. So over the years during a few different triathlons I've seen my family come together over and over again. And I've seen others selflessly sacrifice in order to unify their family and bless others. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thriving-twogether/support

This episode we recap the Inaugural Iron Girl Championships in Easley, South Carolina! The event was held at Crossfit Bang Bang and joining us on the podcast is the owner Haley Gann. She introduces participants of the competition and everyone speaks about their experience over the weekend! Our Website: http://ironboypowerlifting.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/ironboypowerlifting/

Today Niall Boylan spoke to Bronagh McAtansey who is running a twitter account called @nornirongirl1981 in which she is tweeting entries from a diary she kept as a 13 year old girl in 1981. She writes about boys, valentines day, friends and hunger strikes. We spoke to Bronagh about her diary and what it is like to read back on what she wrote over 30 years later. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Niall Boylan spoke to Bronagh McAtansey who is running a twitter account called @nornirongirl1981 in which she is tweeting entries from a diary she kept as a 13 year old girl in 1981. She writes about boys, valentines day, friends and hunger strikes. We spoke to Bronagh about her diary and what it is like to read back on what she wrote over 30 years later. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria Proctor is a holistic health counselor, massage therapist, a registered nurse (RN), with a Masters as a prepared Exercise Physiologist.How can you live better and healthier in general and especially if you have type 2 diabetes? Through education, her years in the nursing profession and personal practice, Victoria Proctor has developed strategies and tips to build wellness into your future. She is a holistic health counselor, massage therapist, a registered nurse (RN), with a Masters as a prepared Exercise Physiologist. She says, “We have to just learn to make better choices and certainly better choices for the children.” Changing our diet can be the first step and even an intervention to prevent the onset of or damage caused by type 2 diabetes.  Diabetes is one of the most serious health problems that the African American community faces today. Compared to the general population, African Americans are disproportionately affected by diabetes. Proctor knows first-hand the devastating effects of type 2 diabetes. It runs in her family. Besides participating in the Iron Girl Triathlon, Proctor bicycles in the “Tour de CURE for Diabetes” in honor of her mother Gladys Proctor.  She has personally raised over $4000.00 for the American Diabetes Association and If you count the efforts of her Team VITAL it's over $7000.00

Walking through the double doors to the outdoor pool at Meadowbrook in Baltimore, I remember thinking, “Wow, that’s incredible,” as I watched a woman effortlessly swim laps in a 50-meter lane.   At the time, I barely knew how to put on a swim cap, and desperately wanted to be able to swim 25 meters without having to stop constantly to breathe. “There’s no way I could swim 50 meters,” I thought, as I watched her flip and kick off the wall.    Rather than concern myself with being able to swim 50 meters, I refocused on strengthening the skills I needed to finish 25 meters without stopping.   It wasn’t pretty, but a couple of weeks later, I completed 25 meters without stopping. “Do it again,” Marci, my coach insisted, while I pleaded for just 30 more seconds of rest. “3-2-1… Go,” she insisted.   And I went—and I went—and I went, each time decreasing my rest, increasing my distance, or both.   Just eight weeks later, I found myself gasping for air as I completed my first 50-meter swim. It was, again, not pretty.   Visions of drowning made it impossible to focus, and I wound up doing a mixed-up version of the doggie paddle and breast stroke as I heard Marci’s voice, “You got this, Misti, keep it going.”   In that moment, I figured she must have known something I didn’t, so I claimed her belief in me as my own. Aching to improve, I did every assignment she gave me.   A couple of weeks later, I found myself back in the 50-meter lane with Marci barking orders and giving instructions to improve my stroke. I was (and still am) far from looking (or feeling) effortless in the water, but I did just complete a 4,800-meter swim as part of my training for the 5-mile open water swim for Swim Across America.   Last year, I went for 3&3. I raised $3K and swam 3 miles. Completing that challenge inspired me to go for 5&5 this year.   In fact, looking back, completing that first 25 meters without stopping to breathe inspired me to go for 50 meters, which inspired me to go 50 meters without stopping, and so on.   A year ago, I didn’t think I would ever be able to swim 50 meters without stopping. Today, I have no idea if I’ll be able to complete the 5-mile open water swim on September 20th within the time limit, but I’m starting to believe that anything is possible.   As I reflect on this journey, I’ve come to discover a few of the key components to achievement:   1.      You don’t have to be inspired to start, but you have to start to be inspired. The only reason I decided to learn how to swim was because a good friend suggested it might help my hip pain. The rest came later. 2.      Set small goals, reach them, and then decide what you’re inspired to do next. A good friend of mine recently launched an awesome online summit, where he shared dozens of interviews with highly successful experts. A week or so post-launch, he was beating himself up for only selling X amount of recordings. “I planned to sell X (very big number) of recordings and increase my list by X (another very big number),” he said. As a result, he could not appreciate his accomplishment. Set yourself up for success—and joy—by setting a goal that will stretch but not break you. 3.      Allow yourself to be pulled by what inspires you, rather than pushed by your fear. Just as marketers use fear to motivate purchases (don’t get fat, buy these rice crackers), we naturally use fear to drive us to get stuff done. While I’m not suggesting that fear is a bad motivator, I am saying that inspiration is far more joyful. It’s fun to make progress toward the goals that inspire you. 4.      Find a coach/mentor. There is no way I could have completed even 25 meters without Marci, much less 5 miles. We all need someone to help create a plan, work out the kinks, and cheer us on. Recently, I hired a coach to help me create a plan for improving my speaking skills for this same reason. If you care deeply about improving, find someone who can help you see what you cannot. 5.      Keep going, even if you can’t see. On the swim portion of the Iron Girl (my first triathlon) in Columbia, Maryland, the sun was low on the horizon, right in our eyes, making it impossible to see where we were going, or when to turn. It was frustrating, and I found myself with plenty of excuses to stop. That’s when I heard myself say, “You don’t have to see to keep moving forward.” It became the mantra that got me through that swim. Since then, I’ve realized it’s applicable to nearly every area of our lives. Too often, we get caught up in needing all the instructions—the map, as Seth Godin often says—before we venture forth.   Big achievements start with small feats. As Zig Ziglar used to say, “You can eat an elephant, one bite at a time.”   Don’t wait to be inspired to challenge yourself. Go out and challenge yourself, and watch as you become inspired. Where will you end up after a few bites?   Here’s to Your Greatness,   Misti Burmeister    

This Episode, Kevin and Dune are joined by Nomad and Kroze. They interview Jon St John the voice of Duke Nukem as well as the fan that came the furthest to join them: Aussie Dave Lobato.

Elle Rivers is a mother of pediatric cancer survivor who started running to relieve stress. She is now participating as a tri-athlete in Aflac Iron Girl where funds will be supporting pediatric cancer research at select children’s hospitals and cancer centers throughout the country including Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.