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Living Life Juicy Podcast
59 - Three Questions From Ken Lubin

Living Life Juicy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 11:34


Corporate recruiter and executive athlete Ken Lubin takes over the podcast and asks John three questions: The journey toward where we are going, Failing toward success, Habits and Mindsets Connect with Ken LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/klubin/ Web - https://www.kenlubin.net/ Executive Athletes - https://www.executiveathletes.com/ 

Living Life Juicy Podcast
58 - A Conversation with Ken Lubin

Living Life Juicy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 48:04


Today, we're talking with Ken Lubin. Ken is currently a Managing Director with ZRG Partners with a focus across growth industries. Over the past 22 years, he's had tremendous success in placing leaders in Sales, Business Development, C-Suite Leadership, and Operations We met during the pandemic as we were finding ways to keep people engaged in the virtual context. Ken also continues to be a competitive athlete with a love for the thrill of pushing himself to excel. He still competes in ski racing, bike racing, running races, and endurance events. He is the founder of Executive Athletes and The Ultimate Hire blogs and podcasts. Connect With Ken LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/klubin/ Web - https://www.kenlubin.net/ Executive Athletes - https://www.executiveathletes.com/ 

All Things Big And Small - With Jeff Volmrich
How to Learn Anything: The Beginners Mindset - With Ken Lubin - ATBS #38

All Things Big And Small - With Jeff Volmrich

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 32:55


If you like what you hear consider supporting us at: https://www.patreon.com/atbsthepodcast This week we sit down with Ken Lubin. Topics range from developing ones self to how to learn anything with the beginners mind. You can find Ken & his podcasts in the links below. Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/klubin/ Executive Athletes - https://www.executiveathletes.com The Ultimate Hire - https://www.theultimatehire.com/podcast-1 Program Notes: Coming Soon!!!

Compete Every Day
Being an Executive Athlete with Ken Lubin

Compete Every Day

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 25:01


2020 has been a hard year for people across this country. It's been a time of change and transition. For many of us, it's been a journey full of ups and downs. Because of that, it's the perfect time to step out of your comfort zone and try something new. There's nothing to lose by starting a new workout, creating a podcast, or tackling a creative project. This week, podcast host and executive recruiter Ken Lubin talks about the importance of the journey and shares tips for making the most of unexpected moments in time like these. Periods of change in life bring with them some missed opportunities. However, for every door that closes, another opens, and it's important to be receptive to new possibilities when they come your way. While many people keep their eye on the potential outcome of their work, Lubin reminds us to pay special attention to the process we take to get there. That's where the experiences lie, along with the potential for growth and improvement. Support the show by using code PODCAST for 15% off at CompeteEveryDay.com!

Compete Every Day
Being an Executive Athlete with Ken Lubin

Compete Every Day

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 25:02


2020 has been a hard year for people across this country. It’s been a time of change and transition. For many of us, it’s been a journey full of ups and downs. Because of that, it’s the perfect time to step out of your comfort zone and try something new. There’s nothing to lose by starting a new workout, creating a podcast, or tackling a creative project. This week, podcast host and executive recruiter Ken Lubin talks about the importance of the journey and shares tips for making the most of unexpected moments in time like these. Periods of change in life bring with them some missed opportunities. However, for every door that closes, another opens, and it’s important to be receptive to new possibilities when they come your way. While many people keep their eye on the potential outcome of their work, Lubin reminds us to pay special attention to the process we take to get there. That’s where the experiences lie, along with the potential for growth and improvement. Support the show by using code PODCAST for 15% off at CompeteEveryDay.com!

Boardroom Sessions Podcast
#24 - Ken Lubin – ZRG Partners

Boardroom Sessions Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 49:23


This guy is a real Hard Charger in all facets of life and I am excited to share our conversation. Ken is a Managing Partner at ZRG Partners, an executive search firm and lives outside of Boston. He also leads an highly public life where he runs the Ultimate Hire Blog and Podcast, the Executive Athletes Podcast and group, is a US Olympic Committee career advisor,  and endurance and adventure race athlete as well as a family man. We explore all of this in a high energy exchange that I think you will like. Hope you enjoy! klubin@zrgpartners.com http://www.kenlubin.net/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/klubin/

Another Way to Play
How to Coach Experts with Ken Lubin

Another Way to Play

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 40:52


As a high level executive search professional, athlete, father, spouse and entrepreneur, Ken Lubin helps organizations and professionals grow to the next level, by aiding them to make highly informed, critical, and profitable hiring decisions. During his career as an executive recruiter, he coached, provided mentorship, and career counseled some of the best professionals in the business. Currently Ken is a Managing Director/ Executive Recruiter with ZRG Partners www.zrgpartners.com, they are a leading global search firm that takes a holistic, innovative and fact based methodology to produce the best results possible. He is responsible for leading the global search initiative for C Level executives, sales, sales management, operations, and senior leadership professionals. Key Clients include: Caterpillar Finance, HSBC, Santander. Ken has achieved success in the global markets: Latin America, Benelux, Brazil, Chile, Poland, UK, Czech Republic, Germany, Singapore, Hong Kong and ChinaOn this episode:Ken talks about how he began his personal development journey.Hans and Ken discuss whether you should work for passion or money.Discover the value of journaling.Tweetable Quotes:You don’t have to give up what you love.Numbers don’t lie, the numbers on the board are what you’re producing.Hard work will eventually get you there.You don’t own your job but you own your career. - Earl NightingaleKen Lubin:http://www.kenlubin.net/Schedule a free 15 minute call with Hans here:https://calendly.com/h-struzyna/15minFor more information about Hans Struzyna and Another Way to Play, visit:anotherwaytoplaypodcast.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Daily Grind Podcast
Ep #361: The Executive Athletes Podcast

The Daily Grind Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2019 36:42


This episode is an interview I did with Ken Lubin on his Executive Athletes Podcast. Enjoy.

The Daily Grind Podcast
Ep #338: Executive Athletes with Ken Lubin

The Daily Grind Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2019 28:15


Who is Ken Lubin? I help people to achieve their dreams and companies to reach their goals "The biggest mistake that you can make is to believe that you are working for somebody else. Job security is gone. The driving force of a career must come from the individual. Remember: Jobs are owned by the company, you own your career!" — Earl Nightingale I thrive when I am getting people out of their comfort zone. A Death Race winner, managing director/executive recruiter with ZRG Partners, founder of Executive Athletes, and US Olympic Committee Career Advisor. I am currently a Managing Director with ZRG Partners with a focus on the Financial Services industry. For the past 15 years, I have had tremendous success in placing individuals in the following segments: Equipment Leasing, Fin Tech, Asset Based Lending, Trade Finance, Credit Cards, Banking, and Payments. In addition to my professional life, I am still a competitive athlete and love the thrill of pushing myself to excel. I still compete in ski racing, bike racing, running races, and endurance events. It is a way to get into a truly introspective state which then allows me to perform better as a professional, parent, spouse, and athlete. I have developed a personal philosophy that: sacrifice, hard work, desire, and passion for constant improvement drives me to constantly look for ways to excel in my professional and personal life. I believe that athletics, the quest for optimal health and high performance are highly synergistic. If you pursue both, you can become your best in life, as well as in business."

From Fear to Fire
Using an Athlete Mindset to Focus your Business with Guest Ken Lubin

From Fear to Fire

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2019 37:52


From Fear to Fire: Secrets to Overcome Fear, Embrace Your Gifts, and Achieve Success- Mindset Shifts This is the place where real people share real challenges. Where you can find a common bond and uncommon wisdom through their journeys to … Read More The post Using an Athlete Mindset to Focus your Business with Guest Ken Lubin appeared first on HeatherHansenONeill.

From Fear to Fire
Using an Athlete Mindset to Focus your Business with Guest Ken Lubin

From Fear to Fire

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2019 37:52


From Fear to Fire: Secrets to Overcome Fear, Embrace Your Gifts, and Achieve Success- Mindset Shifts This is the place where real people share real challenges. Where you can find a common bond and uncommon wisdom through their journeys to … Read More The post Using an Athlete Mindset to Focus your Business with Guest Ken Lubin appeared first on HeatherHansenONeill.

Midlife Male by Greg Scheinman
Episode 36 - Ken Lubin - Managing Director ZRG Partners and Host of The Executive Athlete Podcast

Midlife Male by Greg Scheinman

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2018 56:31


Ken Lubin helps people achieve their dreams and companies to reach their goals. He has been in the Executive Search business for over 20 years and is The Founder of Executive Athlete Organization, which currently boasts over 16,000 members. He also recently launched The Executive Athlete Podcast. A competitive skier growing up he initially wanted to be a competitive skiing coach and realized that financially for him (and his girlfriend at the time and now wife...) that it wasn’t going to work. He took his love for coaching and turned his focus towards recruiting. He has remained an athlete throughout, competing and winning in Spartan, Ultra, Death Race and various other adventure races around the world. His mantra is on being your most authentic self. Recruiting is just like matchmaking and connecting, competing and networking with other likeminded executive athletes has enabled him to combine his business with his passion for athletics and adventure. At the end of the day people just want to work and be around people that they like. Ken’s a husband, father and resides in Massachusetts with his family.

Bobbie LaPorte's Executive Aid Station
Ken Lubin, Managing Director ZRG Partners, Founder Executive Athletes

Bobbie LaPorte's Executive Aid Station

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2017 32:55


Ken Lubin is a Managing Director with ZRG Partners with a focus on the Financial Services industry.  For the past 15 years he has had tremendous success in placing individuals in Equipment Leasing, Fin Tech, Asset Based Lending, Trade Finance, Credit Cards, Banking, and Payments. In addition to his professional life, Ken is a competitive athlete and loves the thrill of pushing himself to excel. He competes in ski racing, bike racing, running races, and endurance events. It is his way of getting into a truly introspective state which then allows him to perform better as a professional, parent, spouse, and athlete.  Ken’s personal philosophy is that: sacrifice, hard work, desire, and passion for constant improvement drives him to constantly look for ways to excel in both his professional and personal life. He believes that athletics, the quest for optimal health and high performance are highly synergistic. If you pursue both, you can become your best in life, as well as in business. Ken is also the founder of Executive Athletes.

Milestone Mind Podcast: Mindfulness | Leadership | Mental Resiliency | Focus
Episode #19 - Competitor Mindset with Ken Lubin, Spartan Death Race Champion and Founder of Executive Athletes

Milestone Mind Podcast: Mindfulness | Leadership | Mental Resiliency | Focus

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2017 66:58


We’re  psyched to have our friend Ken Lubin join us this week - he is the consummate badass, dad, friend, husband and athlete - In addition to being a fomer collegiate alpine and Nordic skiing national champion, Ken is the Death Race Champion, served on a World Champion Spartan Obstacle Race Team, came in first place in the Tuckerman’s Inferno, and earned a top 3 finish in the World’s Toughest Mudder. Support the show (https://www.milestonemind.com/donation)

The Hard Way w/ Joe De Sena
103: Ken Lubin | Founder Executive Athletes

The Hard Way w/ Joe De Sena

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2016 31:18


www.spartan.com/103 As a professional recruiter and founder of Executive Athletes Ken Lubin knows what it takes to build a career. As one of the ultra endurance athletes that built the epic Stone Steps in Pittsfield, Vermont he knows grit and hard work too. He says it’s what will get you hired, and what will make you successful once you land a job. Knowing the company culture, offering them what they need is crucial too. Become the indispensable lynch. Building a massive network that includes all types of people, not just those who can obviously help you may be the most important step of all. Garner lots of career development gems in this week’s episode. Lessons:     1.    Be the guy that does the hard thing and you’ll distinguish yourself from the rest of the pack.     2.    Know the culture of where you want to work and find out how you can fit in.     3.    Realize the power of the network: even when it doesn’t look like a connection has any benefit at the time it may prove to be beneficial down the line.

Success Through Failure with Jim Harshaw Jr | Goal Setting, Habits, Mindset and Motivation for  Sports, Business and Life

Download the action plan from this episode here: http://jimharshawjr.com/action/ Today I bring you Ken Lubin. He’s a high level executive search professional, athlete and entrepreneur. He’s also the founder of Executive Athletes, an online community of professionals and athletes that has been developed for those who are still competing in sport. Ken’s athletics background is in ski racing and endurance racing. He believes that the quest for optimal health and high performance are highly synergistic. He believe that if you pursue both, you can become your best in life, as well as in business. We’re going to talk today about his philosophy as well as practical strategies for networking your way to success. Let's connect:  Website | Facebook | Twitter About Your Host Jim Harshaw My name is Jim Harshaw. And I know where you’re at. You’re working hard and qualified for what you do but you aren’t getting what you want. You have plans on getting to the C-suite or launching a business but ultimate success seems as far away today as ever. You’re at the right place because you can get there from here. And I can help. Who I Am I’m a speaker, coach and former Division I All American wrestler that helps motivated former athletes reach their full potential by getting clarity on their what they really want and taking aggressive action to lead their ideal life not just despite their prior failures but because of them. I’m a husband and father of four. And I’m a serial entrepreneur. I’ve launched multiple successful businesses as well as the obligatory failed one. I’ve been the executive director of a non-profit and have raised millions of dollars. I’ve worked in sales. I’ve even been a Division I head coach. While I was born in a blue-collar home I have spent my life surrounded by Olympians, CEO’s and millionaires. Jim Rohn said, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” I’ve been lucky. I’ve learned the habits of successful people and guess what. You’re just like them. I know because I know your type. You’re programmed for hard work, which is a prerequisite for success, but you’ve never been shown how to use what you know to create the life you want with the tools you have. I will show you how. Why You are Here You've worked hard to achieve greatness. You’ve set goals and maybe even set records. You’ve definitely failed and you’ve at some point found yourself questioning if you were on the right track. You need to understand this: You are far more prepared to succeed than those who’ve not tried, competed, struggled and overcome like you have. That’s the value of your education as someone who aims high. You are prepared to be as successful as your wildest dreams will allow. Here I will teach you, with the help of brilliant minds that have been shaped by failure, struggle and adversity, to be who you want to be. I sense that you want this because you have read this far. To take the next step today, click here. FOLLOW JIM Website | Facebook | Twitter

RunRunLive 4.0 - Running Podcast
Episode 3-290 – Ken Lubin and the Executive Athlete

RunRunLive 4.0 - Running Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2014 51:45


The RunRunLive 3.0 Podcast Episode 3-290 – Ken Lubin and the Executive Athlete (Audio: link) [audio:http://www.RunRunLive.com/PodcastEpisodes/epi3290.mp3] Link Support RunRunLive; Purchase an audio book of running stories.  Written and performed with love by Chris Russell  -------------à>>>>>>> Introductory Comments: Hello my friends – How are we doing? Enjoying your spring?  I certainly am enjoying mine.  I got my garden in this weekend.  It's always a good time to turn over the black soil and get the little plants plugged in.  Remember we talked about deer ticks last time. Well I picked up a couple more before my trip to Phoenix a couple weeks ago.  The nurse keeps giving the same answer: watch for symptoms. The problem is that all these parasitic diseases have the same symptoms, right?  Fatigue and achiness?  I can't actually recall a time when I WASN'T fatigued and achy.  I'm coming towards the end of my month off.  I saw my Ortho, Dr. Hester, and we had a kinda funny conversation.  He said, “What happened to the plantar fasciitis?”, and I was like “Nah, I fixed that now it's something else…” He says I have .  Not Perennial tendonitis, which comes once a year, or periodontal tendonitis, which gives you a sore jaw, or prefrontal tendonitis which gives you a headache… No Peroneal Tendonitis which runs up the outside of your leg and attaches to you ankle.  Nothing serious.  Just need a little rest and ice and anti-inflammatory. I've been working on biking and stretching and core.  Bit of a vacation for me.  I'm looking forward to getting back into some good hearty training this summer – something I can sink my teeth into.  Maybe even spend a little time in the dark place J I was down in Phoenix for the week and it was pretty much all out with breakfast starting at 7:00 AM and dinner till 9:00.  Not a bunch of room for training or practicing my miracle morning routine.  Today we have a chat with Ken Lubin who manages a group on LinkedIn called “Executive Athletes” that has 15,000 members and lots of interesting interaction to see if we can learn something about the role of the amateur athlete in today's company culture. Now, I don't have a linkedIn group for RunRunLive, but I do have a facebook group and you should go join and say hi.  Or join my email list so I know where to find you when the authorities question me. In section one I'm going to give you some tips on how to act in small talk situations and in section two I'm trying an experiment in combining running with guided meditation.  You should really listen to that bit while you're out on a long run.  It's interesting because the universe has been pointing out meditation to me recently.  As part of my miracle morning routine the first thing I do is 5ish minutes of guided breathing meditation.  I don't know what it is doing but that simple 5 minutes kicks my ass and changes my frame and puts me into a flow state for a couple hours.  It's really amazing.  Then a bunch of the podcasts that I have been listening to all seem to be talking about meditation.  From Rich Roll to Tim Ferris – it just seems to be coming up all the time into my radar field.  Then last week ZenRunner put out an instructional podcast on meditation.  I figured I'd stop fighting the universe and see if I could create a running meditation for you to use.  Tell me how it works out.  Let me know if I hit the mark or missed.  I love this time of year.  I have so much energy and everything seems to have so much potential.  Now all we need to do is take some action! On with the show! … You should really sign on to my email list.  Rather than basking in safe obscurity you can declare your allegiance to RunRunLive and get my drivel directly in your inbox.  I mean, really, you've made it to 289 episodes and sucked the vital life force out of my narrative for 5+ years you should subscribe or at least join the RunRunLive Facebook group.  or just search FaceBook for “RunRunLive”. On with the show! Section one: Mastering Small talk - Featured Interview: Ken Lubin – Executive Athletes Chris, Good Morning and once again, thanks for taking the time to chat The links are Please let me know if you need anything else. Cheers Ken Section two: Running Meditation - Outro: Did a great interval workout on Fuji-san on the Rail trail Memorial Day weekend.  I took the speedplay peddles off and put some old flat, teethy metal platform peddles on because the clip-ins tweaked my ankle when I pulled up on them.  Picture me puffing away on the rail trail spinning as hard as I can.  A blur of rusted true-temper terrifying the walkers and children.  I've been putting on weight so I've got a nice, great belly swinging away under my bike shirt bumping into my knees on the upstroke.  And somehow my iPhone decided to shuffle into 100% live Grateful Dead music and it seems strangely fitting in this weird alternate universe of non-running exercise among the frightened populace. Buddy is doing fine.  I had to get up in the middle of the night last night.  There were thunderstorms and he wanted to be let into the basement.  I guess he feels safer down there.  He's still got all his faculties and he's the sweetest old man.  I think his serious running days are over but we still enjoy the brief odd trot in the woods together.  He's been a devoted friend to me.  This morning as I was up early in my home office in a meditative state he sneaks up behind me a lets out one sharp bark to get my attention and it just about causes my head to explode.  Crazy old dog.  Towards the end of our conversation you heard Ken and I talk about not letting yourself get too comfortable.  Life is supposed to be full of ups and downs and if you're not having them then you're not living.  Go out and do something that scares you.  Expect to succeed but be ok with failing because that's how we grow.  We are never too young and we're never too old to learn some new tricks. I expect to see you in the facebook group.  It helps me test out some half baked thoughts and stuff.  I've been posting some of the thoughts that boil up out of my morning sessions and some of them are fairly interesting.  Cheers,   or just search FaceBook for “RunRunLive”. And I do have an email list that I shoot the shows out to.  I've been writing some extra posts on my website RunRunLive and I may start recording them as a bonus for those of you who are paying attention! Happy Mother's Day people.  Be good to each other – party on. Cheers, Outro Bumper Thanks for listening folks I appreciate your support.  RunRunLive is a free service for you because I like writing and telling stories.  I also love to meet folks so feel free to reach out to me at Gmail or any of the other social networking sites.  I'm CYKTRussell.  And as you know that's Chris-Yellow-King-Tom-Russell with two Esses and two Ell's. My Website is and most if not all of this content is posted out there.   If you want the show notes to magically show up in your inbox when I publish a show in a beautiful HTML wrapper you can subscribe to the mailing list at my site.  It's a useful thing if you are moved by something I say and would like to see if what I wrote is the same thing! It also has all the links to everything and everyone I talk to and about. Other than that, thank you for your attention, do epic stuff and let me know if I can help. Ciao Happy Song – Super Hero - Other products from Chris Russell you may be interested in The Mid-Packer's Lament On Audio (Read by the author) – The Mid-Packer's Guide to the Galaxy Standard Links: Contact: Cyktrussell At gmail and twitter and facebook and youtube Bio Chris Russell lives and trains in suburban Massachusetts with his family and Border collie Buddy.  Chris is the author of , and short stories on running, racing, and the human comedy of the mid-pack.  Chris writes the Runnerati Blog at .  Chris' Podcast, is available on and at . 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RunRunLive 4.0 - Running Podcast
Episode 3-290 – Ken Lubin and the Executive Athlete

RunRunLive 4.0 - Running Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2014 51:45


The RunRunLive 3.0 Podcast Episode 3-290 – Ken Lubin and the Executive Athlete (Audio: link) [audio:http://www.RunRunLive.com/PodcastEpisodes/epi3290.mp3] Link Support RunRunLive; Purchase an audio book of running stories.  Written and performed with love by Chris Russell  -------------à>>>>>>> Introductory Comments: Hello my friends – How are we doing? Enjoying your spring?  I certainly am enjoying mine.  I got my garden in this weekend.  It’s always a good time to turn over the black soil and get the little plants plugged in.  Remember we talked about deer ticks last time. Well I picked up a couple more before my trip to Phoenix a couple weeks ago.  The nurse keeps giving the same answer: watch for symptoms. The problem is that all these parasitic diseases have the same symptoms, right?  Fatigue and achiness?  I can’t actually recall a time when I WASN’T fatigued and achy.  I’m coming towards the end of my month off.  I saw my Ortho, Dr. Hester, and we had a kinda funny conversation.  He said, “What happened to the plantar fasciitis?”, and I was like “Nah, I fixed that now it’s something else…” He says I have .  Not Perennial tendonitis, which comes once a year, or periodontal tendonitis, which gives you a sore jaw, or prefrontal tendonitis which gives you a headache… No Peroneal Tendonitis which runs up the outside of your leg and attaches to you ankle.  Nothing serious.  Just need a little rest and ice and anti-inflammatory. I’ve been working on biking and stretching and core.  Bit of a vacation for me.  I’m looking forward to getting back into some good hearty training this summer – something I can sink my teeth into.  Maybe even spend a little time in the dark place J I was down in Phoenix for the week and it was pretty much all out with breakfast starting at 7:00 AM and dinner till 9:00.  Not a bunch of room for training or practicing my miracle morning routine.  Today we have a chat with Ken Lubin who manages a group on LinkedIn called “Executive Athletes” that has 15,000 members and lots of interesting interaction to see if we can learn something about the role of the amateur athlete in today’s company culture. Now, I don’t have a linkedIn group for RunRunLive, but I do have a facebook group and you should go join and say hi.  Or join my email list so I know where to find you when the authorities question me. In section one I’m going to give you some tips on how to act in small talk situations and in section two I’m trying an experiment in combining running with guided meditation.  You should really listen to that bit while you’re out on a long run.  It’s interesting because the universe has been pointing out meditation to me recently.  As part of my miracle morning routine the first thing I do is 5ish minutes of guided breathing meditation.  I don’t know what it is doing but that simple 5 minutes kicks my ass and changes my frame and puts me into a flow state for a couple hours.  It’s really amazing.  Then a bunch of the podcasts that I have been listening to all seem to be talking about meditation.  From Rich Roll to Tim Ferris – it just seems to be coming up all the time into my radar field.  Then last week ZenRunner put out an instructional podcast on meditation.  I figured I’d stop fighting the universe and see if I could create a running meditation for you to use.  Tell me how it works out.  Let me know if I hit the mark or missed.  I love this time of year.  I have so much energy and everything seems to have so much potential.  Now all we need to do is take some action! On with the show! … You should really sign on to my email list.  Rather than basking in safe obscurity you can declare your allegiance to RunRunLive and get my drivel directly in your inbox.  I mean, really, you’ve made it to 289 episodes and sucked the vital life force out of my narrative for 5+ years you should subscribe or at least join the RunRunLive Facebook group.  or just search FaceBook for “RunRunLive”. On with the show! Section one: Mastering Small talk - Featured Interview: Ken Lubin – Executive Athletes Chris, Good Morning and once again, thanks for taking the time to chat The links are Please let me know if you need anything else. Cheers Ken Section two: Running Meditation - Outro: Did a great interval workout on Fuji-san on the Rail trail Memorial Day weekend.  I took the speedplay peddles off and put some old flat, teethy metal platform peddles on because the clip-ins tweaked my ankle when I pulled up on them.  Picture me puffing away on the rail trail spinning as hard as I can.  A blur of rusted true-temper terrifying the walkers and children.  I’ve been putting on weight so I’ve got a nice, great belly swinging away under my bike shirt bumping into my knees on the upstroke.  And somehow my iPhone decided to shuffle into 100% live Grateful Dead music and it seems strangely fitting in this weird alternate universe of non-running exercise among the frightened populace. Buddy is doing fine.  I had to get up in the middle of the night last night.  There were thunderstorms and he wanted to be let into the basement.  I guess he feels safer down there.  He’s still got all his faculties and he’s the sweetest old man.  I think his serious running days are over but we still enjoy the brief odd trot in the woods together.  He’s been a devoted friend to me.  This morning as I was up early in my home office in a meditative state he sneaks up behind me a lets out one sharp bark to get my attention and it just about causes my head to explode.  Crazy old dog.  Towards the end of our conversation you heard Ken and I talk about not letting yourself get too comfortable.  Life is supposed to be full of ups and downs and if you’re not having them then you’re not living.  Go out and do something that scares you.  Expect to succeed but be ok with failing because that’s how we grow.  We are never too young and we’re never too old to learn some new tricks. I expect to see you in the facebook group.  It helps me test out some half baked thoughts and stuff.  I’ve been posting some of the thoughts that boil up out of my morning sessions and some of them are fairly interesting.  Cheers,   or just search FaceBook for “RunRunLive”. And I do have an email list that I shoot the shows out to.  I’ve been writing some extra posts on my website RunRunLive and I may start recording them as a bonus for those of you who are paying attention! Happy Mother’s Day people.  Be good to each other – party on. Cheers, Outro Bumper Thanks for listening folks I appreciate your support.  RunRunLive is a free service for you because I like writing and telling stories.  I also love to meet folks so feel free to reach out to me at Gmail or any of the other social networking sites.  I’m CYKTRussell.  And as you know that’s Chris-Yellow-King-Tom-Russell with two Esses and two Ell’s. My Website is and most if not all of this content is posted out there.   If you want the show notes to magically show up in your inbox when I publish a show in a beautiful HTML wrapper you can subscribe to the mailing list at my site.  It’s a useful thing if you are moved by something I say and would like to see if what I wrote is the same thing! It also has all the links to everything and everyone I talk to and about. Other than that, thank you for your attention, do epic stuff and let me know if I can help. Ciao Happy Song – Super Hero - Other products from Chris Russell you may be interested in The Mid-Packer’s Lament On Audio (Read by the author) – The Mid-Packer’s Guide to the Galaxy Standard Links: Contact: Cyktrussell At gmail and twitter and facebook and youtube Bio Chris Russell lives and trains in suburban Massachusetts with his family and Border collie Buddy.  Chris is the author of , and short stories on running, racing, and the human comedy of the mid-pack.  Chris writes the Runnerati Blog at .  Chris’ Podcast, is available on and at . 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