Podcasts about Nut butter

“If you want to test your endurance, you go do the Ironman triathlon. But if you want to see the other side of your soul, run the Western States Endurance Run.” Shannon Weil is an original co-founder of the Western States 100 and author of a new book entitledUltrarunning's Buckle Fever. In this episode, Luis chats with Shannon about the beginnings of Western States 100 race, it's humble start as the Tevis Cup, how they created the concept and rules to the race, all the original founding members, horses, her new book about the origin story of the Western States 100, buckles, and ride and tie. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpodcast 2. Subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you listen on. GO SLEEVES: https://gokinesiologysleeves.com XOSKIN show code: Road Dog Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.xoskin.us Squirrel's Nut Butter https://squirrelsnutbutter.com HAMMER NUTRITION show code: Roaddoghn20 Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.hammernutrition.com DRYMAX show code: Roaddog2020  Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.drymaxsports.com/products/ LUNA Sandals “Whether I'm hitting the trails or just hanging out, LUNA Sandals are my favorite. They're designed by Barefoot Ted of Born to Run and made for every adventure—ultra running, hiking, or just kicking back. Its minimalist footwear that's good for your feet!” Check them out and get 15% off at lunasandals.com/allwedoisrun. Allwedoisrun.com Shannon Weil Contact Info: Email: Coolsweil@yahoo.com FB: Buckle Fever IG: Buckle Fever Luis Escobar (Host) Contact: luis@roaddogpodcast.com Luis Instagram Kevin Lyons (Producer) Contact: kevin@roaddogpodcast.com yesandvideo.com Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Original RDP Photo: Photography by Kaori Peters kaoriphoto.com Road Dog Podcast Adventure With Luis Escobar www.roaddogpodcast.com

Here's what to expect on the podcast: Embracing Aging The Magic of Soup and Greens The Importance of Fermented Foods The importance of Exercise and Bone Health Exploring Natural Sweetners for DiabeticsAbout Lynne BowmanLynne Bowman is a versatile creative known for her work in publishing, acting, makeup artistry, and more.  Lynne's vast career includes publishing two books with actress Deidra Hall and serving as creative director in Silicon Valley.  Our discussion focuses on Lynne's latest venture, her cookbook “Brownies for Breakfast,” which emphasizes the importance of whole foods and healthy eating.  Lynne shares her journey into whole foods, inspired by personal experience, and provides insights on how to incorporate nutritious ingredients like pumpkin and nut butter into everyday recipes.  The conversation also touches on her frugal and creative approach to cooking and décor.Lynne BowmanWebsite -- https://lynnebowman.com Facebook -- https://facebook/lynneparmiterbowmanInstagram --  https://www.instagram.com/lynneparmiterbowmanLinkedIn -- linkedin.com/in/lynne-parmiter-bowman-9918148 Substack -- https://lynnebowman.substack.com/Brownies for Breakfast - https://www.amazon.com/Brownies-Breakfast-Cookbook-Diabetics-People/dp/1736745018Anne Zuckerman! Website -- https://annezuckerman.com/ Website -- https://justwantedtoask.com/Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/AnneInPinkInstagram -- https://www.instagram.com/annezuckerman/LinkedIn -- https://www.linkedin.com/in/annezuckerman/Bezi Woman -- https://beziwoman.com/ | https://www.beziwoman.shop/two-step-order1591558404525Bezi Bra Discs - Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/bezibradiscs

In 2018, Lea was diagnosed with cancer and while having a nut allergy, she started to make almond butter and cashew butter as a way to get her protein. Not intending to launch her own business, but as a way to get by with four children and a husband, Lea began selling her nut butters to bodybuilders and fitness gurus. Today, American Dream has grown into a beloved brand, known not just for its indulgent flavors but for its mission of giving back. Every jar is a testament to Lea's belief that life's sweetest moments are those shared with others, especially when they're built on compassion and purpose. From her kitchen to the hearts of customers everywhere, Lea's story is one of hope, resilience, and the power of creating something beautiful from life's toughest trials. American Dream isn't just a product—it's a celebration of strength, joy, and giving back. Lea Hurley's American Dream Nut Butters offered several great tasting flavors per month and ships daily around the United States. American Dream Nut Butter donates 10% of all its profits to veterans. Every month through their website, veterans are nominated to receive a free jar of nut butter.  100 veterans are chosen each month. For more information, visit americandreamnutbutter.com.

In 2018, Lea was diagnosed with cancer and while having a nut allergy, she started to make almond butter and cashew butter as a way to get her protein. Not intending to launch her own business, but as a way to get by with four children and a husband, Lea began selling her nut butters to bodybuilders and fitness gurus. Today, American Dream has grown into a beloved brand, known not just for its indulgent flavors but for its mission of giving back. Every jar is a testament to Lea's belief that life's sweetest moments are those shared with others, especially when they're built on compassion and purpose. From her kitchen to the hearts of customers everywhere, Lea's story is one of hope, resilience, and the power of creating something beautiful from life's toughest trials. American Dream isn't just a product—it's a celebration of strength, joy, and giving back. Lea Hurley's American Dream Nut Butters offered several great tasting flavors per month and ships daily around the United States. American Dream Nut Butter donates 10% of all its profits to veterans. Every month through their website, veterans are nominated to receive a free jar of nut butter.  100 veterans are chosen each month. For more information, visit americandreamnutbutter.com.

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating homemade nut butter containing honey. Dr. Don - not risky

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“You have to follow what feels right…” Welcome back to The Marketing Hustle, the podcast that brings you unfiltered stories from start-up Founders of bold brands. This week, your host Lottie chats to the Founder of Pip & Nut, Pip Murray. Pip & Nut is now a decade old, and has totally transformed the natural nut butter category, taking the title of the fastest growing nut butter brand in the UK. Pip started the brand in her kitchen, after making nut butter to fuel her marathon training, and went on to trade at Maltby Street Market in Bermondsey. And with all good scale-up stories, Pip & Nut is now in seven thousand stores across the country! They are also a proud certified B-corp and you'll notice the logo across Waitrose, Sainsbury's and Tesco's to name just a few. Tune in to hear Pip chat openly about the 10 year process of being a Founder, how to get sampling right and how sometimes you have to pull BACK on your branding. Finally… if you enjoy the episode, please leave us a review, it helps more than you know. Now let's get to it! Chapters: 02:48 Navigating Brand Clarity and Identity 05:56 The Importance of Test and Learn in Branding 08:47 Challenges in Product Innovation and Market Fit 12:06 Expanding into New Product Categories 14:50 Marketing Strategies for Competitive Categories 18:09 Sampling and Consumer Engagement Strategies 20:56 The Shift from Grocery to Impulse Marketing 27:02 The Role of PR in Modern Marketing 30:07 Social Media Strategy and Content Creation 32:55 Keeping the Team Close to the Customer 39:09 Understanding Family Dynamics in Marketing 43:31 The Nuances of Consumer Decision-Making 49:07 Building a Cohesive Marketing Team 51:57 Navigating Brand Evolution and Consumer Needs 54:42 Decision-Making Frameworks in Marketing 01:01:09 Establishing Brand Clarity and GuidelinesConnect with Pip: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pippamurray/ Explore Pip & Nut: https://www.pipandnut.com/ Follow your host, Lottie Unwin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lottie-unwin-she-her-7b577742/ Discover Up World + Brand Hackers: https://up-world.co/

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about the surprisingly sweet health benefits of dates. Have you ever wondered how something so sweet could be good for you? While dates may pack quite a punch in carbs—75 grams of carbs in just four dates—they're also full of fiber, antioxidants, and essential minerals. Join Jenn as she breaks down why you might want to incorporate these dates into your diet, how to use them in recipes, and why portion size matters when enjoying their health benefits. Like what you're hearing? Be sure to check out the full-length episodes of new releases every Wednesday.  Have an idea for a nutrition nugget?  Submit it here: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/index.php/contact/       RESOURCES: Become A Member of Salad with a Side of FriesJenn's Free Menu PlanA Salad With a Side of FriesA Salad With A Side Of Fries MerchA Salad With a Side of Fries InstagramNew Year - Healthier YouNutrition Nugget: Antioxidants

“Everything we do has an impact and so everything we can do to make this world better off is in everybody's best interest.” Randall & Roslyn Braun own and operate Route Arrows which is a racecourse marking business. In this episode, Randall & Roslyn chat with Luis about route making racecourses, the importance of color markers, products they have invented, environmental impact of course markers, their connection with the American Trail Running Association and the US Trail Running Conference Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpodcast 2. Subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you listen on. GO SLEEVES: https://gokinesiologysleeves.com XOSKIN show code: Road Dog Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.xoskin.us Squirrel's Nut Butter https://squirrelsnutbutter.com HAMMER NUTRITION show code: Roaddoghn20 Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.hammernutrition.com DRYMAX show code: Roaddog2020  Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.drymaxsports.com/products/ Allwedoisrun.com Randall & Roslyn Contact Info: https://routearrows.com HQ: 650-429-8859 randall@routearrows.com roslyn@routearrows.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/routearrows/ Luis Escobar (Host) Contact: luis@roaddogpodcast.com Luis Instagram Kevin Lyons (Producer) Contact: kevin@roaddogpodcast.com yesandvideo.com Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Original RDP Photo: Photography by Kaori Peters kaoriphoto.com Road Dog Podcast Adventure With Luis Escobar www.roaddogpodcast.com

Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to https://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO to get your free sample pack with any purchase. In this episode I chat with one of the greatest ultra runners of all time, Courtney Dauwalter. Known for her unmatched endurance, grit, and pure joy for the sport, Courtney shares insights from her incredible journey, including winning the Western States 100, Hardrock 100, and UTMB—all within nine weeks. We dive deep into her approach to training, balancing ambition with rest, and how to embrace discomfort while keeping it fun.    If you'd like to learn more about my Personal Best Running coaching program, check https://www.PBprogram.com/    Watch this full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OTgwIEAN3B4      CHAPTERS 0:00 - Courtney's Winning Formula for Training and Racing 4:58 - Her First Marathon: What Really Happened 7:48 - Early Ultrarunning Lessons That Shaped Her 12:41 - How to Start and Improve with Trail Running 18:50 - How Courtney Adjusts Her Training Day to Day  26:02 - Training Experiments: Successes and Challenges 31:17 - Sleep, Strength, and Self-Care for Peak Performance 36:55 - Embracing the Pain Cave: Courtney's Mindset Shift 45:36 - Advice Courtney Would Give Her Younger Self 46:43 - How Failure Drives Success in Ultrarunning 49:55 - Behind the Scenes: Sponsors and What Fuels Her 53:45 - How to Follow and Connect with Courtney 55:00 - How to Become a Stronger, Happier and Healthier Athlete   FIND COURTNEY HERE: ► Website: https://www.courtneydauwalter.com/  ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneydauwalter/  Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn commissions if you purchase items via my affiliate links. "As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.” Affiliate links do not increase cost to you. Also, you do not need to use these links. You can also search for these same items in Amazon or on any search engine/shopping site of your choice and buy/research them that way.  LINKS & TOOLS MENTIONED ► Solomon: salomon.com ► The Feed: thefeed.com ► Tailwind Nutrition: tailwindnutrition.com ► Kodiak Cakes: kodiakcakes.com ► SunGod Sunglasses: sungod.co ► Injinji Toe Socks: injinji.com ► Suunto Watches: suunto.com ► Leki Poles: leki.com ► Petzl Headlamps: petzl.com ► Squirrel's Nut Butter: squirrelsnutbutter.com YOU CAN FIND ME, FLORIS GIERMAN HERE:  ► Podcast: https://extramilest.com/podcast/  ► Personal Best Program: https://www.pbprogram.com/  ► Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1329785  ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florisgierman/  ► Website: https://extramilest.com  ► Website: https://pathprojects.com    ABOUT THE EXTRAMILEST SHOW: A podcast and YouTube channel where host Floris Gierman interviews world class athletes, coaches and health experts on the topic of how to become a stronger, healthier and happier athlete. More info about our running coaching program can be found at https://www.pbprogram.com.    Subscribe and hit the bell to see new videos: https://bit.ly/Flo-YT    LMNT are offering a free sample of 8 serving packs to listeners of the Extramilest Show, with any order. Get yours at http://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO  

Not gonna lie, Yumi still sounds sick on this episode and mercifully Simon runs the show to talk through the uses of nut butter, in particular peanut butter!PEANUT NOODLE SALAD YOU'LL MAKE WEEKLY:Dressing140g peanut butterjuice of 2 limes1/4 cup soy sauce2 tbs sesame oil2 tbs maple syrup1/4 cup water2 tsp grated ginger2 finely grated garlic clovesNOODLES:200g Udon noodles, cooked in boiling water according to the packet instructions then rinsed in cold water.1/4 cup of dressing3-4 finely sliced Lebanese cucumbers4 sliced spring onions1 cup of coriander leavesoptional: 1/2 cup peanutsMETHOD:Toss, taste and if necessary, add more dressing.Eat immediately and love it sick! Leftover dressing will last long enough for you to make this again,*Yumi recommends this with chopped red chilli.This recipe can be found in our cookbook - The Food FixAnd email us any time! foodfixemail@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“I tend to not perform very well when I feel like I have a lot of pressure.” Rachel Entrekin is a bad-ass trail runner. In this episode, Rachel chats with Luis about living in Los Angeles, running stories, Crazy Mountain 100, Rio Del Lago 100, Badger Mountain 100, winning Cocodona 250, having crew and pacers, she describes certain race courses and what she has coming up. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpodcast 2. Subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you listen on. GO SLEEVES: https://gokinesiologysleeves.com XOSKIN show code: Road Dog Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.xoskin.us Squirrel's Nut Butter https://squirrelsnutbutter.com HAMMER NUTRITION show code: Roaddoghn20 Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.hammernutrition.com DRYMAX show code: Roaddog2020  Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.drymaxsports.com/products/ Allwedoisrun.com Rachel Entrekin Contact Info: Blog: https://wordpress.com/sites/blondeidiotrunning.wordpress.com Instagram: Rachel__entrekin GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/2024-races Luis Escobar (Host) Contact: luis@roaddogpodcast.com Luis Instagram Kevin Lyons (Producer) Contact: kevin@roaddogpodcast.com yesandvideo.com Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Original RDP Photo: Photography by Kaori Peters kaoriphoto.com Road Dog Podcast Adventure With Luis Escobar www.roaddogpodcast.com

This week we are joined by Hayley and this show is off the rails from start to finish for survival bro. Just tune in this one is something else.

Please join us in welcoming our guest, Julie Sullivan, co-founder of Ground Up!  Ground Up was founded in 2016 when Julie returned from Uganda, where she had been leading an employment training program for women overcoming poverty. Back in her hometown of Portland, Oregon, Julie recognized a similar need for such programs locally.  Ground Up is a mission-driven business dedicated to providing job training to womxn overcoming adversity in the Portland area. By producing and selling healthy, delicious nut butters, Ground Up empowers womxn with the confidence and skills they need to rebuild their lives. On this week's episode, you'll discover:  Ground Up's innovative influencer marketing strategy Their remarkable journey to success in both e-commerce and retail  Julie's inspiring story of creating the empowering Ground Up employment program

Like many of you, the YogiTriathlete team was glued to this year's coverage of the Cocodona 250, and today, you get to hear all about it from first-time finisher Dandelion Dullvio-Scott. Chris Thornley, the founder of Squirrel's Nut Butter, introduced hosts Jess and BJ to Dandelion, their fellow SNB Adventure Teammate, after her grueling 105:28:27 journey from Black City Canyon to downtown Flagstaff. This point-to-point foot race, the Cocodona 250, is not for the faint of heart, with over 40,000 feet of vertical gain and 34,000 feet of loss over the 250 miles. It culminates in a challenging climb up Mt. Elden before a final descent into town to the finish line. From her mountaineering roots, Dandelion stepped into trail racing in 2018 with her first fast-pack event and has accumulated countless miles and finishes over the years, but Cocodona was her first race of the 200-mile flavor. Thank you for tuning in and supporting the YogiTriathlete podcast since 2016. It is one of the OG podcasts of the endurance sports world. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review on your favorite place to listen. By joining our Patreon community, you can also support the commercial-free nature of the YTP and Awake Athlete podcasts and the early release of every podcast episode. In this episode: - curiosity in what is possible - choosing to go through suffering - training in extreme environmental conditions - move with the terrain, not against it - panic happens - relationship to the unknown - Cocodona crew - breakdown of the race - challenges to sticking to the plan - sleep deprivation - pacer responsibilities - feelings coming into the final climb just before the finish - emotions coming off a big race - mental training from hard sessions and workouts

Not sure how to read an ingredient label or where to find healthy alternatives when it comes to beauty products, baby products, snack foods, cleaning products, furniture, or even products like clothing, bedding, mouse pads, and water...? Well today's episode was curated with you in mind. Tune in and learn what small steps you can take to make a big impact on your health. Today's episode is brought to your by Aizome Textiles (where I bought my organic sheets). Use code DEELEY15 to save 15%. Buy Raising Healthy Kids: Protecting Your Children from Hidden Chemical Toxins by David Steinman 5:30: DDT & liver cancer 7:28: What's the catch? (What fish can we safely eat?) 9:01: Stop buying Blue Fish 9:25: Chunk Light is the safest tuna 11:00: PFAS in our drinking water (buy a water filter) 13:07: Food packaging contains PFAS (What are PFAS?) 14:52: More than 50 communities have ethylene oxide plants 15:25: Ethylene oxide causes breast cancer 15:48: Chloroprene used to make neoprene 17:25: Make your own cleaning procuts! (Or buy 'Ashley Approved' Cleaning Products here) 18:05: Facts about toxic carpet 18:40: What Is OEKO-TEX Certification? 19:15: Worried about off gasing furniture? Buy second hand and learn about alternatives from this blog post 20:21: Ecos Soap 20:50: Organic sheets / organic bedding 21:11: Polyvinyl Chloride (a threat to human health) 22:00: Recycled Polyurethane hose on Amazon 22:57: Company which makes hemp backpacks 26:24: Raising Healthy Kids (find out which foods are safe for consumption, including fish!) 26:59: The FDA issues an alert for 6 brands of cinnamon possibly containing lead 27:22: Stop buying Justin's Nut Butter! It contains acrylamide (lawsuit) 28:01: Acrylamide acts like the sex hormones 28:54: Ovarian cancer linked to talc 29:57: What are Phthalates? 31:38: Free Clean Beauty Guide 32:29: Quaternary compounds 32:53: Trimonium / Ammonium toxicity 33:06: Can Hair Relaxers Cause Cancer? 33:52: Lysol contains Ammonium Quaternary (a toxic pesticide and skin irritant) 34:39: Carbaryl toxicity (found in olive oil) 36:25: Microplastics found in brain tissue 37:39: 100% of baked goods (that are not organic) contain an organophosphate pesticide such as malathion 42:59: Chlorella 44:37: Milk thistle for detoxification and liver support 45:18: SaunaSpace / episode 48 45:50: Carlyle supplements 46:52: ⁠Raising Healthy Kids⁠ 48:03: Ethoxylates (ETH ingredients) 49:01: Mouse pads can be toxic when made with neoprene 50:14: 2, 4-D weed killer linked to cancer (don't use it on your lawn!) Where to find David: Raising Healthy Kids book Website Instagram

AJ is back in the studio after her Goldman Sachs MBA course! This week, she dives deep into the world of challenger brands with Georgie, dishing up all the best bits from her inspiring experience with this year's cohort.   Joining them this week is Alienor, the Founder of Nuccy; a range of four functional organic nut butters unlike any other. Inspired by the food culture in London and her newfound love for nut butters, Alienor decided to create her own line with a twist: Ashwagandha! An Ayurvedic herb and adaptogen known for it's potential to reduce stress and anxiety, Alienor discovered its effects are amplified when consumed with natural fats – making nut butters the perfect partner.   Alienor's journey with her brand is a testament to the power of experimentation and reflection, a theme that Georgie finds particularly relevant. Many food rebels born during the pandemic found a similar opportunity to pause and re-evaluate, and Nuccy is a shining example of a product born out of this time.   EXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR FOOD REBELS LISTENERS: Nuccy are offering our rebel listeners 20% OFF their first order. Use code FOODREBELS20 on your first order directly from the Nuccy website.

I first encountered Nicole Armbruster on the many out and backs of Long Haul 100 this past January with her unicorn hat and genuine smile, and then a few weeks later at Hungryland 100 where she took 2nd female.  She also just won first female at the inaugural SkunkApe 100 a few weeks ago.  She is such a passionate and happy runner with an interesting story and just a treat to talk to.  Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.  I know a lot of us are probably busy obsessing on the Cocodona 250 livestream, I know I am, but it will be over this weekend.  Also please support the #walkwithwhit fundraiser for the little girl battling liver cancer.  Home | WalksWithWhitAll Natural Anti Chafing & Skin Restoration Salves – Squirrel's Nut Butter (squirrelsnutbutter.com)@pacertravelhttps://patreon.com/MilesWithMarty?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink@dwgerb@tina32131@judieroo

Gene Dykes is 76 years old and holds many world records in the Masters and 70+ age groups across a broad range of distances.  He's got tons of great stories and some interesting takes on fueling and electrolytes.  Hope you enjoy!@theultrageezer@pacertravelAll Natural Anti Chafing & Skin Restoration Salves – Squirrel's Nut Butter (squirrelsnutbutter.com)Miles With Marty Podcast | Home base for the ultra-running community | Patreon

One small step for peanut butter, one giant leap for New Zealand foods.  Kiwi nut butter brand Fix & Fogg has launched 50 pouches of various products into space for astronauts aboard the International Space Station.  Fix & Fogg Chief Executive Roman Jewell told Mike Hosking that it also has wider implications for New Zealand food products.  He says it proves to NASA kiwi producers can be trusted to work with.  LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts. Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy's Coaching Page HERE You can now support the MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠. Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods. Want to leave Troy some feedback, recommend a guest, or make a suggestion? ⁠LINK HERE⁠ "If I say, okay, I'm not going to take on this race because I'm just going to wait for this to stop. I don't know when it's going to stop. So there's no point." In this episode Troy Meadows talks with Jen Laughlin. Jen is a mom, marketer, trail runner, and social media manager for Aravaipa and Squirrel's Nut Butter. She shares her journey into trail running and ultra distances, as well as her passion for engaging with the trail running community. Jen's work with social media started with Dirtbag Runners and Squirrel's Nut Butter, where she offered her services for free. She later joined Aravaipa and Run Steep Get High as a social media manager. Jen's enthusiasm and genuine support for others have made her a valuable asset to these brands. Jen discusses her experience as a mother and how she balances parenting with her running goals. She shares that while she is a competitive person by nature, she prioritizes being present for her children and doesn't focus on achieving top race times. Jen also opens up about her physical challenges due to perimenopause, including weight gain, sleep issues, and pain. Despite these challenges, she remains determined to continue running and participating in races. In this final part of the conversation, Jen and Troy discuss the challenges of menopause and how it affects running. They talk about the importance of giving oneself grace during this time and the need for more research on hormone replacement therapy. Jen shares how her running has changed and how she has embraced a slower pace. They also discuss their favorite craft beers and trails in the Phoenix area. Jens Links IG - @jenlaughlin_18 @squirls_nut_butter @aravaiparunning Things we talked about on the show Coldwater Rumble Javelina Jangover IG - @DirtBagRunners Black Canyon 100k Squirrel's Nut Butter Chris Thornley Aravaipa Run Steep Get High Mogollon Monster Tusheers 100k  Altitude RX Church Music From the Shop Hazy Little Things Made West Hazy  Burial Bear Find Your Burial Bear Name Fonta Flora Brewery Skyline Regional Park Verrado Stairs - Victory Steps If you are enjoying the content, please consider supporting our sponsors using the links below. Sponsor Links:  Run Trail Life⁠ Use code: midpackerpod to double the donation from your purchase.  Visit RunTrailLife.com to check out our line of Hats and Organic cotton T's. ⁠Freetrail⁠  Visit Freetrail.com to sign up today. MidPacker Pod Links: ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Patreon⁠ Troy Meadows Links: ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Twitter⁠ | ⁠Website⁠ | ⁠Strava⁠ Freetrail Links:⁠ Freetrail Pro⁠ | ⁠Patreon⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Website⁠ | ⁠YouTube Jen Laughlin, marketer, trail runner, social media manager, AeroVipa, Squirrel's Nut Butter, Dirtbag Runners, Run Steep Get High, engagement, community, motherhood, parenting, balancing responsibilities, running, competitive mindset, perimenopause, physical challenges, menopause, challenges, running, grace, hormone replacement therapy, slower pace, craft beer, Phoenix area

“I'm really fucking good at ignoring pain.” Michael Versteeg is a bad ass professional distance runner sponsored by Satisfy. Hear about him building tiny homes, why he walked off the Colorado Trail after completing over 400 miles, his musical tastes, microdosing and why he will never tape his nipples. David Valenzuela gives his best advice for making the thru-hike on the A.T. He talks about wearing sandals and all the lessons he learned on the trail. Barefoot Ted McDonald is the owner of Luna Sandals and pivotal character in the book Born To Run. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpodcast 2. Subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you listen on. XOSKIN show code: Road Dog Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.xoskin.us Squirrel's Nut Butter https://squirrelsnutbutter.com HAMMER NUTRITION show code: Roaddoglistener Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.hammernutrition.com DRYMAX show code: Roaddog2020  Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.drymaxsports.com/products/ Allwedoisrun.com Coppercanyons.com Michael Versteeg Contact Info: IG: https://www.instagram.com/michael.versteeg/?hl=en https://satisfyrunning.com Luis Escobar (Host) Contact: luis@roaddogpodcast.com Luis Instagram Kevin Lyons (Producer) Contact: kevin@roaddogpodcast.com yesandvideo.com Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Original RDP Photo: Photography by Kaori Peters kaoriphoto.com Road Dog Podcast Adventure With Luis Escobar www.roaddogpodcast.com

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In this episode, Melissa shares her simple, healthy cooking philosophy. She discusses the essentials for a well-stocked kitchen, offers tips on meal preparation, and her favorite kitchen tools. She emphasizes the value of high-quality ingredients and provides practical advice for creating nutritious meals with ease. Melissa's List   Tools: Air Fryer, Cast Iron, Oven   Freezer: Wild Caught Seafood, Grass Fed Beef, Heritage Pork, Organic Chicken, Ground Chicken, Microbiome Mash, 72% Dark Chocolate   Refrigerator: Berries, Plain Greek Yogurt, Pasture Raised Eggs, Grass Fed Butter, Condiments with Minimal Ingredients, Sauerkraut, Pickles, Salsa, Avocados, Spaghetti Sauce, Bacon, Sausage, Salad Kits, Apples, Natural Peanut Butter, Lemons, Cucumbers, Green Vegetables including Brussel Sprouts, Spinach, and Green Beans     Pantry: Beef/Turkey Jerky, Protein Powder, Steel Cut Oatmeal, Dry Roasted Nuts, Spices, Sea Salt, Avocado Oil, Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, Gee, Balsamic Vinegar, Bone Broth, Tuna, Olives, Nut Butter, Rice, Onions, Potatoes     Resources from this episode:   Sign Up To Work With Melissa   Sign Up To Be A Guest On The Podcast!  Melissa's Recommendations & Affiliations  Get Melissa's Recommended Oura Ring  Follow Melissa on Instagram  Follow Melissa on Youtube  Find out more about Melissa  Get Access to the MADE Diet Course Get The MADE Diet Ebook Thank you so much for listening to this episode! I'm honored and excited to be on this journey toward personal growth, a healthy lifestyle, and a greater more confident you. I'd love to hear from you. So please share this episode with anyone that you think needs to hear this message and remember to rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. My name is Melissa McAllister. And until next time, thank you for being your own health advocate.  xo, Melissa  

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Thank you for joining BJ and Jess for another installment of the OH Show; your listenership is greatly appreciated. Get ready to open to joy as belly laughs prevail, training knowledge flows freely, and Jess's newest US-based yoga and wellness retreat is revealed. In this episode: - Joy stories - Single leg drills on the bike - Bike camp demands - Training space audit (see latest blog post) - A great question to ask: Who's in charge? - The root of all suffering - How to shift attention away from the thoughts - Benefits of a progression run - Yoga retreat news - How to buffer excessive loads of laundry? - Hair and skin care for swimmers - Eco-friendly gear care - Squirrel's Nut Butter, Sesame Oil massage & Castor oil wraps - Our youngest athlete and his amazing mantra Episode 397 Show Notes: On the Blog - Optimizing Your Training Space: A Comprehensive Audit https://www.yogitriathlete.com/optimizing-your-training-space-for-endurance-athlete-success-a-comprehensive-audit/ Jim Carrey's Thoughts On Thoughts - VIDEO https://youtu.be/uIaY0l5qV0c?si=Xrypz3PS7OccIVuA Tiger Balm https://amzn.to/3RPWZnf Weleda Arnica Massage Oil https://amzn.to/3tqreI0 Dr. Bronners Peppermint Castille Soap https://amzn.to/3RlmXxa Detergent Sheets https://amzn.to/41pixu5 Squirrel's Nut Butter Happie Toes https://amzn.to/3txl2Od ONE ROOM LEFT - Women's Yoga & Wellness Retreat - February 17-21, 2024 https://www.awake-minds.com/ojas-cali-retreat TWO SPOTS LEFT - Yoga Retreat Adventure in Patagonia March 2-9, 2024 http://bit.ly/yogainpatagonia SIGN UP TODAY - YogiTriathlete Training Camp https://www.yogitriathlete.com/coaching-services-yogitriathlete/training-camp-carlsbad-california/ Connect with YogiTriathlete YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/theyogitriathlete Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/yogitriathlete/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/yogitriathlete?lang=en Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yogitriathlete Join Team YogiTriathlete Running - https://www.yogitriathlete.com/coaching-services-yogitriathlete/run-coaching/ Triathlon - https://www.yogitriathlete.com/coaching-services-yogitriathlete/triathlon-coaching/ Mindset - http://www.awakeathlete.com/ Join YogiTriathlete on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/yogitriathlete Meet the Coaches of YogiTriathlete https://www.yogitriathlete.com/meet-the-coaches/

Looking for items for your Christmas list or something to buy you OCR/athlete for the holidays?  Check out this gift guide brought to you by OCR Pros Jenny Overstreet and Evan Perperis.  Links to brands mentioned below: Squirrel's Nut Butter: www.squirrelsnutbutter.com Hammer Nutrition: www.hammernutrition.com (use ref# 240887 for 15% off your first order) MudGear temp tattoos, socks and shorts: www.MudGear.com (use code UltraOCRman to save) Volition Chiropractic: https://volitionchiropractic.com/ ORORO Heated Apparel: http://ororo.refr.cc/terryperperis (link saves 15%) KC Timber Challenge:  www.kctimberchallenge.com Mythic Race: https://runsignup.com/Race/MO/Sikeston/MythicRace  BleggMits & OCR Books: https://teamstrengthspeed.com/store RockTape: https://www.rocktape.com/ NormaTec: https://hyperice.com/products/normatec-3-legs/ Rapid Reboot: https://rapidreboot.com/ IMMORDL Coffee Powder: https://immordl.com/ Naked Nutrition: https://nakednutrition.com/   Music by Dino Sinos  

Nikki McNeil is a Co-Founder at Vividly, a trade spend management software which aims to deliver clear value through efficiencies when analyzing trade spend dollars.   Whether you're a founder managing trade spend for one partner or hundreds, having the right system in place can ensure you stay on budget and receive proper payment from all of your distributors and retailers.    In this episode, Sarah got to sit down with Nikki to discuss managing trade spend, and what kind of systems you can put in place to support you and your team at any size.   You'll hear: How Nikki's background in CPG at companies like Lily's Sweets, Perfect Snacks and Justin's Nut Butter inspired her to create Vividly What you need to get started managing your trade spend. Spoiler alert: You can start with just Excel Ways to support your sales and accounting teams, and ensure everyone has access to the right information When it might make sense to utilize a partner like Vividly in managing your trade spend. Free Resources from Vividly: Deduction Scanner ROI Calculator Retail Playbook   Connect with Nikki Website: Vividly   Stay Connected! Instagram: @TheGoodFoodCFOYouTube: @thegoodfoodcfo Join us in The Good Food CFO Community   

Jason recaps his recent trip to Japan and their facilities, and the guys discuss which fantasy world they would run an ultra in. Let us know what world you would run an ultra in on social media! Find us on Facebook, X, and Instagram! Active discounts and codes: Squirrel's Nut Butter - 20% off any purchase - TRAILLUBE Skratch Labs - 20% off FIRST purchase - Trailtrash Swiftwick - 20% off FIRST purchase - Trailtrash Please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to get notifications on the latest episodes!

Ever wondered how a jar of nut butter could contribute to changing lives? Julie Sullivan and Carolyn Cesario, Founders of Ground Up, share their fascinating journey of how their business not only creates nut butter but also empowers women dealing with adversity. Julie transitioned from living in Uganda where she empowered women entrepreneurs and moved back to Portland, Oregon where she and Carolyn built their company. They discuss some of the challenges working with formerly incarcerated women and how their job training program helps women set goals and transition out of homelessness. From the inception of their job training program to the process of crafting small-batch nut butter, the duo sheds light on how they combine business and social change.  In this episode, Julie and Carolyn talk to Jen about their inspiration for building their business, the empowering journey of women overcoming adversity, and their unique approach to creating nut butter products. Key Takeaways [01:10] - The meaning of Ground Up. [01:46] - How Ground Up started. [04:39] - Pros and cons of Ground Up's business model. [07:35] - How Julie and Carolyn chose nut butter for their business. [10:16] - The difference between Ground Up and other nut butters. [13:04] - Why nut butters are using oils and fillers. [13:52] - Why Ground Up uses roasted nuts. [14:15] - Why gluten and soy-free is important to Ground Up. [15:09] - Flavors that Ground Up offers. [16:07] - How people use Ground Up's nut butters. [19:06] - Where you can find Ground Up. [20:00] - A transformational story of a Ground Up employee. Quotes [01:30] - “Our mission is to is to employ women overcoming adversity.” ~ Julie Sullivan [09:56] - “It's fun now to see all the folks that come through the training program start to eat healthier and start to be more conscious about what they're eating.” ~ Carolyn Cesario [11:31] - “I think what makes our nut butter unique is we use a blend of nuts.” ~ Carolyn Cesario Links  Julie Sullivan LinkedIn Carolyn Cesario LinkedIn Ground Up Nut Butters Ground Up Instagram Target Whole Foods Market Connect with our host Jen on Instagram Jen on Facebook Wake Up and Read the Labels! Schedule a 15 Min Breakthrough Chat with a WURL Food Coach! Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts

Forty-seven-year-old Rudi's Bakery is on a quest to reinvent itself -- and it's bringing in a CPG veteran to lead this charge. The Denver-based company is known best for its gluten-free breads. And while it is well-known in this space -- with national distribution in major grocers like Whole Foods and Kroger -- Rudi's is now expanding into new categories like frozen items like breakfast sandwiches and other bread-focused foods. At the helm of its product innovation is Justin Gold, the founder and former CEO of Justin's Nut Butter, who is now Rudi's chief innovation and strategy officer. Gold joined this week's Modern Retail Podcast and spoke about why he joined Rudi's, as well as what he sees in store for the brand.

Do you know what Trade Spend is? Do you know why that $200,000 charge from Whole Foods just got deducted from your account? Well Nikki McNeil, Co-Founder and Head of Deduction Management Services at Vividly, is here to set the record straight. Trade Spend goes deeper than you think and it affects every single aspect of the business for CPG companies. You can't get around it. You can't get under it. But you certainly can misuse it so who better to learn about it from than someone who has worked in CPG companies like Justin's Nut Butter and Lilys? Born out of necessity, hear this Entrepreneur's journey into the unsexy but crucial parts of business and how to succeed through the hardship. The Longer Game is a podcast focused on leaning into the trends and advancements in retail so brands see a clearer path to success across ALL channels. We're looking at retail in a whole new way, looking to better understand the future of retail. It's Retail Reimagined. Sharing hope about the future. No one channel can a business sustain. Go omni-channel. Like what you're hearing? Subscribe to our channel and make sure to click or tap the bell so you get notified whenever new episodes drop. Want to learn more about The Longer Game? Head over to https://thelongergame.com to read show notes, watch more episodes, or contact us. Follow us on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/thelongergame Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thelongergame Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/thelongergame Our guest Guest Name is Nikki McNeil. Nikki McNeil is currently a Co-Founder at Vividly. With over a decade of Accounting in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) within food & beverage companies, Nikki has been responsible for managing multi-million dollar trade spend budgets through well-vetted operating processes that arm Accounting departments with accurate deductions processing, accrual formulation, broker commission computations, and dispute resolution. With automation top of mind through the challenges she faced in CPG, she co-founded a leading trade promotion management software, Vividly, which aims to deliver clear value through efficiencies when analyzing trade spend dollars which, for most, is the 2nd largest expense on the P&L. You can find her at... Website: https://www.govividly.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-mcneil/ Michael Maher, the host, would love to connect with you. Reach out to him at… Email: michael@thinkcartology.com LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/immichaelmaher This podcast is sponsored by Cartology and Podcastify Me. Cartology is a customized done-for-you service agency that helps brands accelerate growth and get profitable on the Amazon marketplace. They work directly with brands to create strategy and then go right out and execute it. Want to find out more? Website: https://thinkcartology.com Find Cartology on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/cartology Find Cartology on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thinkcartology Find Cartology on Facebook: https://facebook.com/thinkcartology Podcastify Me is designed to help coaches of all kinds enter the podcasting space with minimal lift for them. And, inviting past, current and future clients to your show as part of your marketing and sales process sets you apart from your competition, in a time where podcasting is really gaining popularity. Website: https://podcastify.me Find Podcastify Me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podcastify-me/ Find Podcastify Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastify.me/ Find Podcastify Me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf2biqOTN2UbZ5aaM4Sx6NQ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelongergame/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelongergame/support

In the latest episode of the Radio Labyrinth Podcast, Tim and Steph share their recent Waffle House adventure, where Steph received the wrong order and surprisingly had no complaints. Tune in to hear the intriguing story behind this incident. The hosts also dissect a rather eccentric "Top 50 List" titled "Best TV Shows Of The Century (So Far)" from an undisclosed website, delving into the absurdity of the Top 10 selections on this list. But that's not all! The podcast takes a deep dive into the latest series "GEN V" on Prime, brought to you by the creators of "The Boys." Prepare to embark on a journey as they explore this exciting new show and even create their very own superheroes, harkening back to the days of their childhood. Redd Boxx makes a memorable appearance with a fresh voice and delivers some intriguing news stories. From Tom Hanks allegedly being A.I. copied to an unexpected incident involving a Disney theme park, and Taylor Swift's involvement in football, there's no shortage of engaging discussions. Steph's reactions to some of these stories are not to be missed. As always, the podcast presents "Views or Snooze?" and "Staff Picks" to keep you in the loop with the hottest recommendations of the week. If you're enjoying the vibrant vibes and laughter on Radio Labyrinth, show your support by hitting that thumbs-up button, subscribing, and leaving a positive rating on Spotify. Join Tim, Jeff, Dustin and Steph for a relaxed journey through the pop culture universe on Radio Labyrinth, where they're all about Keeping It Canon! ——————————————— YouTube version of this Podcast: https://youtu.be/0nrY_JEMIlo ——————————————— Become a Radio Labyrinth Patron! https://www.patreon.com/Timandrews For Exclusive Content available first for our Patreon Patrons! ——————————————— Steph's Walk: https://www2.jdrf.org/site/TR?fr_id=9210&pg=personal&px=13639377&fbclid=IwAR1Km1gWP-kUxNXBmkBBPAhW1DMW1o06GEi2s-ohbh9rmks32SiRSoMR-FI Tim's Cameo Link: https://www.cameo.com/tandrewsatl?fbclid=IwAR3G-bUKfLDmT2SHY2zydO1NYb-Ss3fkYr037rhtuBFONYigw-_Vm1ZicYw ——————————————— #WaffleHouseAdventures #TVShowsOfTheCentury #GENVonPrime #SuperheroCreations #PopCultureExploration #NewsAndLaughs #Satire #Comedy #GenX #GenXer #RadioLabyrinthPodcast #Radio #AtlantaRadio #Atlanta ——————————————— Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Steph Swain and Dustin Lollar Audio & Video Edited by Dustin Lollar Redd Boxx Puppet created by Mark Schrankel @WhoBuddiez.com ——————————————— Social Media: Twitter - https://twitter.com/radio_labyrinth Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/radiolabyrinth/ Instagram - @RadioLabyrinthPresents and @RadioLabyrinth TikTok - @RLPodcast ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ Atlanta Pizza & Gyro http://www.atlantapizzagyro.com/ https://www.facebook.com/atlpizza/ LDI REPRO PRINTING OF ATHENS CALL 706-316-9366 OR EMAIL THEM AT ATHENS@LDILINE.COM. ——————————————— THANK YOU SO MUCH TO ALL OF OUR RADIO PRODUCERS & PATRONS! Thanks to our Radio Labyrinth Producers: Jeff Peterson, Bryan Smith, Chelsey Smith, Kevin Jackson, Jim Fortner, Brett Perkins, Terri Fuller, Chris Chandler, Tim Slaton, Mike Hall, Mike D, Matt Carter & Robey Neeley   And thank you to all of our awesome Patreon Patrons: Hemp Huntress, Tracy McCoy, Emily Warren, Buck Monterey, Randy Reeves, Robey Neeley, Robert Kerns, Wayne Blair, Sherrie Dougherty, Rusty Weinberg, Michael Einhaus, Mark Weilandt, Leslie Haynie, Kevin Stokes, Jesse Rusinski, Jeremy Truman, Jeff Peterson, Herb Lamb, Gwynne Ketcham, Denise Reynolds, David C Funk, Collin Omen, Christopher Doerr, Chris Weilandt, Chris Cosentino, Erick Malmstrom, Brian Jackson, Brennon Price, Andrew Mulazzi, Andrew Harbin, Amber Gilpatrick, Alan Barker, Aaron Roberts, Walt Murray PI, Sam Wells, Ryan Wilson, Lou Coniglio, Kevin Schwartz, Gus Turner, Jim Fortner, Scott Augustine, Jonathan Wilson, Cynthia Hadaway, Tony Outlaw and Dave Benson

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Did you know your grip strength and mortality risk are closely related? Scientific studies included in this episode share the relationship between your grip strength and longevity, and how to test and improve your grip strength.    Can you open that jar of nut butter without assistance? If you're handing those jars off to someone else, it may be time to examine an often-overlooked component of mortality rate and longevity or positive aging.    What's Inside this Grip Strength and Longevity episode:  What is grip strength Why it is a measure of positive aging  Association with mortality and cognitive function  Exactly why is still relatively unknown  How to measure it Dynamometer How to improve it (sets & repetitions aren't absolutely known) Pullups Farmer's carry Dumbbell exercises  Plate squeeze Towel wringing Tennis Ball squeeze Strengthening forearms in reverse wrist curls may also help.  What interferes with grip strength?  MS Parkinsons Nerve damage Arthritis Carpal Tunnel Syndrome    Research Related to Grip Strength  In a 2015 study, researchers examined the connection between grip strength and mortality in 140,000 adults. They found that poor hand grip strength was linked to a higher risk of heart disease, heart attack, stroke, and death. Your grip is also an indicator of cognitive and mental health. A 2022 study found that increased grip strength was associated with better cognitive function, less depression and anxiety, and higher life satisfaction.   Note:  There are things you can and things we can't control. Say you do have Parkinson's or Rheumatoid Arthritis. That may be a limiting factor but overall strength, mobility, other forms of exercise, and your diet are things you can control. It's a good reason to pay more careful attention to those things you can do something about. Mindset and attitude are sometimes proven to be even more valuable than physical traits.  References:    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0140673614620006   https://bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12916-022-02490-2   Other Episodes You Might Like:  What Accelerates Aging and How to Reverse Aging: https://www.flippingfifty.com/how-to-reverse-aging/ Age is Not a Limit: The Psychology of Aging Optimally: https://www.flippingfifty.com/psychology-of-aging/ Resource:  EASY, EFFORTLESS, PROTEIN: https://www.flippingfifty.com/protein - take 10% off by registering for Subscribe & Save, and don't forget to order Fiber Boost. For regularity, and fullness, and satiety, there is NOTHING like combining protein and fiber.  My better gut option: Pique Matcha: https://www.flippingfifty.com/piquetea  Foursigmatic Coffee: https://www.flippingfifty.com/foursigmatic

Traci is a 51-year-old mother of 2 and a full-time pediatric physical therapist, and an accomplished American ultra runner. Her accomplishments are many, but most notably, she has run a marathon in every state and has won over 22 marathons. She's been on Team USA on the 24-hour team 3 different times and was a member of the USA 100k team in 2016. She completed the grand slam of ultra running in 2013 which is Western States, Vermont, Leadville and Wasatch 100s all in the same year. She was the American record for a 48-hour indoor track event when she ran 242 miles. She ran 14:45 at Tunnel Hill 100 miler and set a new American Trail Record in 2014, which she held for a period of time. She's been several Team USAs for different events and distances where she has earned bronze, silver and gold medals as a member of those teams. Traci is sponsored by Squirrel's Nut Butter, Running Skirts, Nathan, Drymax Socks, and Epsom-It. And somehow, she'd done all of this living and training in the flat lands of Indiana while she's raised a family and balanced a full-time job. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/3880/message

https://blog.priceplow.com/podcast/ryan-bucki-fitbutters-094 Ryan Bucki, founder of Fit Butters and Fitness Informant, jumps on PricePlow to talk Fit Butters explosive growth, and what will happen to FI next. Many of our followers are also longtime followers of Ryan's, who, as a performing wrestler, serves as an incredible “Hype Man” in the sports nutrition industry. With his popular one-sip flavor reviews and long-running podcast, Ryan keeps the energy fun and high in the active nutrition and bodybuilding corners of the industry. But in 2020, things began to change for Ryan, and he and his wife looked for alternate income sources. This is when they launched Fit Butters, a nut butter company that includes delicious protein powders to provide special flavoring to the butters, while adding inclusions to the top that the user can mix in. It all leads to an incredible nut butter experience, and their success has taken the company to new heights, with Ryan getting into some major grocery chains. Ryan tells us about this success — and what the major time commitments mean for the future of Fitness Informant. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2m_qHbO7ozM Show Notes with Ryan Bucki: Fit Butters Crushes All Nut Butters, But What of Fitness Informant? (0:00) – Kick off and Introductions (3:30) – “Competitors” and different podcast platforms (7:00) – Friendly disagreements. (11:45) – 2020's impact on FI and the genesis of Fit Butters (15:30) – Starting a Nut Butter business. (26:00) – Retail marketing for FitButters. (31:15) – Limited edition product launches. (33:45) – Working flavoring with Simpson Labs (37:15) – Quality assurance in supplements. (41:45) – Finding good employees (1:03:15) – The importance of good hires (1:07:45) – Technology and consumer needs (1:16:45) – Authentic feedback for brands (1:22:15) – The responsibility of influencers (1:25:15) – Compliance (1:29:30) – Fit Butters on the west coast? (1:37:45) – Value of ingredients (1:46:15) – What happened to creatine in Pre-Workouts? (1:48:45) – Brands working together Previous Episodes with Ryan's Podcast FI Episode 13: Mike and Shane (Stack3d) join Ryan FI Episode 82: Ben joins Ryan Useful Links Fit Butters on PricePlow Ryan Bucki on LinkedIn @FitButters on Instagram @FitnessInformant on Instagram Thanks for joining us Ryan, and good luck to you in your endeavors!

https://blog.priceplow.com/podcast/ryan-bucki-fitbutters-094 Ryan Bucki, founder of Fit Butters and Fitness Informant, jumps on PricePlow to talk Fit Butters explosive growth, and what will happen to FI next. Many of our followers are also longtime followers of Ryan's, who, as a performing wrestler, serves as an incredible “Hype Man” in the sports nutrition industry. With his popular one-sip flavor reviews and long-running podcast, Ryan keeps the energy fun and high in the active nutrition and bodybuilding corners of the industry. But in 2020, things began to change for Ryan, and he and his wife looked for alternate income sources. This is when they launched Fit Butters, a nut butter company that includes delicious protein powders to provide special flavoring to the butters, while adding inclusions to the top that the user can mix in. It all leads to an incredible nut butter experience, and their success has taken the company to new heights, with Ryan getting into some major grocery chains. Ryan tells us about this success — and what the major time commitments mean for the future of Fitness Informant. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2m_qHbO7ozM Show Notes with Ryan Bucki: Fit Butters Crushes All Nut Butters, But What of Fitness Informant? (0:00) – Kick off and Introductions (3:30) – “Competitors” and different podcast platforms (7:00) – Friendly disagreements. (11:45) – 2020's impact on FI and the genesis of Fit Butters (15:30) – Starting a Nut Butter business. (26:00) – Retail marketing for FitButters. (31:15) – Limited edition product launches. (33:45) – Working flavoring with Simpson Labs (37:15) – Quality assurance in supplements. (41:45) – Finding good employees (1:03:15) – The importance of good hires (1:07:45) – Technology and consumer needs (1:16:45) – Authentic feedback for brands (1:22:15) – The responsibility of influencers (1:25:15) – Compliance (1:29:30) – Fit Butters on the west coast? (1:37:45) – Value of ingredients (1:46:15) – What happened to creatine in Pre-Workouts? (1:48:45) – Brands working together Previous Episodes with Ryan's Podcast FI Episode 13: Mike and Shane (Stack3d) join Ryan FI Episode 82: Ben joins Ryan Useful Links Fit Butters on PricePlow Ryan Bucki on LinkedIn @FitButters on Instagram @FitnessInformant on Instagram Thanks for joining us Ryan, and good luck to you in your endeavors!

MICRO NUTRIENTS - Fearless Training ROAR Knowledge Podcast Episode #122

This week Erik Koenig joins Clint and Jack to chat about running, being a prison guard, ranking Athletic Brewing beers, NA beer miles, Squirrel's Nut Butter, run-swims, Born to Run, H.U.R.T. 100, very random pets, and more. You can find Erik on instagram https://www.instagram.com/outlaw_ultraathlete91/  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  

Ralph Sutton makes a triumphant return with his homemade pecan butter. Everyone tries it except Chip, who is convinced there are unseemly ingredients. Flutesy becomes interested in Twitch streaming and is convinced a vegetable snack stream would be a terrific idea. Mike Figgs tries the nut butter and makes the correct assumption it would be better if served on Flutesy's toes.

Emails, Ted's Meat & Potatoes is all about the Peanut Butter! Plus Headlines Mike is NOT working on!

“For me, running is more of my therapy now and my way of recovery and the way that I run with my problems and not run away from them.” Erik Koenig is an ultrarunner and former Army combat vet who struggles with P.T.S.D. Hear how Erik transformed himself onto a healthier path, his experience completing the Hurt 100, his advice to others struggling, his time in Afghanistan, and how he got into distance running.  Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpodcast 2. Subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you listen on. GO SLEEVES: https://gokinesiologysleeves.com XOSKIN show code: Road Dog Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.xoskin.us Squirrel's Nut Butter https://squirrelsnutbutter.com HAMMER NUTRITION show code: Roaddoglistener Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.hammernutrition.com DRYMAX show code: Roaddog2020  Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.drymaxsports.com/products/ Allwedoisrun.com Erik Koenig Contact Info: Email: Erikkoenig7@yahoo.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/outlaw_ultraathlete91/ FB: Erik Koenig Luis Escobar (Host) Contact: luis@roaddogpodcast.com Luis Instagram Kevin Lyons (Producer) Contact: kevin@roaddogpodcast.com yesandvideo.com Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Original RDP Photo: Photography by Kaori Peters kaoriphoto.com Road Dog Podcast Adventure With Luis Escobar www.roaddogpodcast.com

Angel Xu works as a brand marketing consultant for fashion, beauty, lifestyle and hospitality brands. Angel Xu is the co-founder of Busboy with Rebecca Kligerman as a way to highlight the stories, lessons, and advice from some of the most integral members of this world. Busboy is a platform dedicated to introducing more eyes and ears to industry professionals who make eating out life's greatest pleasure. It's a peek into the lifestyle of the very people we interact with everyday. I first heard of Busboy when I used to work at the Canal Street Market and Busboy had friend Manny Diamantes of AFRAME and Office Coffee as their first interview. Bus Boy also featured friends DJ Probablyyourdaddy, Danny Castañeda of Danny's Nut Butter and Sahra Nguyen of Nguyen Coffee Supply being interviewed for their site. And I think I have one of those Bus Boy logo stickers around somewhere. I was a BusBoy. If you worked in the service industry, we're all BusBoys. Please welcome BusGirl Angel Xu to Wear Many Hats. instagram.com/busboy instagram.com/wearmanyhatswmh instagram.com/rashadrastam rashadrastam.com wearmanyhats.com dahsar.com

Corrine and Buzz talk about “crushing” and “dominating” on the trails with writer and pro-athlete Meg Mackenzie who penned the thought provoking article “Annihilate That Course and Obliterate Your Competition.” Does using violent language influence our sport experience? The UltraSignup community had heated reactions to the online article; listen in and add your opinion. Then Buzz helps Matt from Issaquah, WA decide how long to rest after a big ultra-effort. Plus, Buzz's favorite go-to recovery activity. Have a question about trail or distance running? Send your question to news@ultrasignup.com for a chance to chat with Buzz on an upcoming episode.   Presented by Ultimate Direction and with support this week from Squirrel's Nut Butter. Use promo code “Trailhead25” for 25% off Ultimate Direction or Squirrel's Nut Butter.

Bike Report… Here is a slightly more scripted version of my 2 day ride across Massachusetts.   I scheduled it as a 4-day adventure.  This is one of those things that you learn from doing long or hard or ultra-type events.  Give yourself some buffer time. I have always violated this rule.  Partly because my life has always been busy, or I have convinced myself that it was, and I had to rush to get to events and then rush back.  I have always tried to not be that guy who talks too much about this stuff at work.  I realized early on that this is my obsession, and the rest of the world may or may not give a shit.  I've been more than willing to talk about it in depth when asked, or in this purpose-built forum for that outlet, but I have always taken pains not to be THAT GUY in the office.  As a result, most of the people I've worked with know vaguely that I train all the time, but seldom have the gift of knowing exactly what or when I'm doing an event.  That vagueness allows work activity to crowd around the events and I find myself running a marathon in the morning and jumping on a plane in the afternoon.  I think it also fits that egoistic self-image I have had of being the indestructible man that can pop in and out of events that other people can't even fathom.  Even my acts of humility are ego-centric! There are advantages to not buffering time around an event.  If you show up just in time for the event it doesn't give you time to think too much about it.  You can get much more adventure in the day by not being prepared and not knowing the course, etc.  Just show up doesn't fit many peoples' brains but I enjoy the adventure of it.  If you jet off after the event you don't have time to wallow in your misery. But the disadvantages of this cramming in events, especially big events, are manifold.  You can make mistakes that you could have avoided by being just a bit more prepared.  Like, for instance, not thinking about how the temperature drops below freezing in the mountains at night.  And, most regretfully, you don't really get a chance to let it sink in.  Many of those races I've run are just blurry memories of a fast weekend spent somewhere doing something hard.  I've found that no matter how good shape you're in, a multi-day event will mess with your thinking ability.  It's best to take a day off after because you're going to be useless anyhow. For this ride, I took 4 days off to ride around 250 miles in 2 days.  I enlisted my wife to crew for me.  I suppose this is one of the advantages of having a long-term relationship.  You can just casually drop something like this… “Hey, take Friday and Monday off we're going out to Western Mass and you're going to follow me while I ride across the state for 2 days.” And that doesn't end the relationship.  … Day one was Friday.  We got up and I took Ollie down to the local kennel when it opened at 9AM.  This was Ollie's first time being kenneled – so it was a bit like first day of school for your kids.  I had a pang of sadness driving back to the house in my truck with the passenger seat empty.  I had done my best to make sure all my stuff was organized.  We drove out a pretty section of Rte 2 west into the Berkshires and the Mohawk Trail.  Western Mass is a pretty place.  All hills and farms and little; towns. Those same little towns that you'll find in Vermont or New Hampshire.  A bit of a tourist trap but really pretty without being entirely off the map. We took the new truck with my bike in the back. I prepped my bike earlier in the week.  I washed it and cleaned the chain and derailleurs as best I could.  It's a messy and dirty job.  It requires using a degreaser and a toothbrush.  Kids, this degreaser chemical is very dangerous.  Remember to wear rubber gloves and safety glasses when you're cleaning your bike chain.  Once you get it all sparkly clean then you can rub a little bike grease back into the chain and sprocket.  This really helps the efficiency of the drivetrain and keeps the shifting action clean.  You can ride on a dirty chain, but it will slow you down and eventually something will break. I wore my old Northface water backpack.  I think it holds more than a liter.  It has enough room to carry my tools and food and whatever else I need comfortably.  That old pack is like a second skin for me.  I've worn it in many, many ultras.  For tools I carry a small pump and a multitool.  In my underseat pack I carry an extra tube, levers and a patch kit.  I had one bike bottle in the cage on the bike for just water.  I actually found this bike bottle by the side of the road after the local triathlon.  It was perfectly new from one of the local bike shops.  You may think I'm crazy, and you'd be correct, but I washed it out and it's fine.  I prepped up enough 24 oz water bottles with Ucan for the ride and put those in a cooler with ice.  I made some protein smoothies too, for emergency meals, extra fuel if needed and recovery.  Smoothies are a good source of clean calories.  The 24 oz bottles of Ucan mix I stuck in the back of my bike shirt on both sides for the ride.  This provides clean fuel with some electrolytes. This sounds like a lot of stuff, but it was all the result of what I had learned in my training over the summer.  I knew I could get 4+ hours of hard work in the heat with that set up.  A liter or so of clean water in the pack.  A full bottle of water in the cage and 2 X 24oz bottles of fuel mix in my shirt.  That may sound uncomfortable to carry, but it really isn't bad on a bike.  You've got the mechanical advantage and can carry a lot of stuff comfortably.  I stopped at a grocery on the way out and bought a handful of Cliff bars and other packaged edibles.  I also had my favorite pitted dates in a baggy.  All this fuel went into the back pack.  Then there was the electronics. I decided to use Google Maps with the bike route option selected.  This meant I would have to have my phone with me, and it would have to stay charged.  This is a challenge because having the maps open for navigation all day long drains your phone battery very fast.  Especially when you're riding through the mountains in the middle of nowhere.  Yes, it also uses a ton of data.  If you don't have an unlimited plan, don't do this at home kids.  Where to put the phone?  While I was training, I started out putting the phone in a plastic bag in my backpack. But that is a pain in the ass because you have to stop and get it out of the pack to use it.  So I bought a fairly inexpensive handlebar mount for it.  It's basically a stretchy rubber cage that I attached right in the center of the handlebar.  In this set up the phone is inches from my face and easy to access. If it rains you can put the phone in a plastic bag before you put it into the holder.  That plastic bag makes it harder to use the touch screen, but for my ride both day were sunny, so I mounted it au naturel. Next question was how to keep power in the battery.  This worked out way better than I expected.  I bought a pair of those charging bricks from the internet.  I didn't know how long they would last.  I had a plan to swap the charge brick out for a fresh one if needed in the middle of the ride.  I put one in the under-seat pack with the cable running along the frame tube up to the phone.  At first, I thought I'd have to zip tie the phone cable in place, but I was able to snake the cable around the top tube in such a way that it was attached to the phone and the battery pack with no slack.  That worked great.  I didn't know if this pack would give me 30 minutes of juice or 30 hours of juice.  That's why I got two.  I figured I could hot swap them out when I met Yvonne during the ride.  But as it turns out I had nothing to fear.  Even burning all that data with the GPS and radio on the whole time the charge pack kept the phone at 100%.  To cap this all off I had my Mifo ear pods.  These are little, wireless ear pods, that I trained all summer in.  They fit snuggly in the ear and had both the stereo headphones and a microphone for talking. It was a great set up. I listened to podcasts and audio books all day.  I had my phone right in front of me so I could even skip commercials!  I could also make and receive phone calls without even slowing down.  And the Google maps lady was instructing me with turn-by-turn voice commands the whole time, so I wouldn't get lost.  It was awesome! Besides that, I wore normal bike Chamois shorts with underarmour sport undergarments.  I lathered up all the risky bits and my under carriage with Squirrel's Nut Butter.  I had this left over from my last ultra.  It works great as an under-carriage lube.  I also wore a knee sleeve on my left knee, which is the one that was giving me trouble.  I wore my Garmin 235 watch but did not use the chest strap.  I don't really need to know my heart rate with that much precision when I'm riding.  It never gets anywhere near max.  That was my set up.  Was I nervous?  No, not at all.  I was confident I could do it.  It wasn't that much of a stretch.  I was happy to be off on an adventure.  To be spending some time out of my home office with my wife.  Friday we got out to North Adams in the afternoon after a casual drive on a nice day.  We had a nice lunch.  We drove around North Adams, Williamstown and Williams college.  We had an early dinner and I set the alarm for 5:00 AM. … Saturday morning I got up with the alarm and made a cup of coffee.  The sun wasn't going to come up until closer to 6:00.  Making room-coffee in the dark I mistakenly had a cup of decaf before I realized my mistake.  I loaded up all my stuff and woke my wife up to drive me to the starting point.  … I'll cover the ride itself in a subsequent episode.  … Continuing with my bike report.  Let's pick it up at Day 1 of the ride. This is the one part of the ride that I had done some actual research on.  My original plan had been to find the marker for where Massachusetts, New York and Vermont touch in the western corner of Massachusetts.  But, on Googling the map I saw that the point was actually back in the woods a good distance with no real road access.  And it looked like the access trail was on the Vermont side which added significant miles to the trip. Given that I was riding my mountain bike I could probably find a way to make that work; but consulting the map again it would make the trip very long.   It would add some unknown trail miles right out of the gate and I didn't really think I'd have the time to go up and plot the route. To avoid that little bit of drama and the extra miles, I looked around the map to see what the closest town was to that point.  I discovered that Williamstown was right there in the upper corner and had a hotel I could use points at.  So, I booked that.  This was probably about a month out.  Then I started looking at potential bike routes.  I did this by using the bicycle option on Google maps.  It's a swell tool, Google maps.  If you choose the bicycle option it will keep you off the highways and find any available rail trails.  The first pass route, starting from the hotel was 256 miles, which seemed doable in 2 days.  Unfortunately Gooogle Maps also provides the elevation profile.  You have to understand that Massachusetts is relatively flat state.  We've got rolling hills.  Lots of rolling hills.  But we don't have any mountains.  Any real mountains.  As it turns out our tallest mountain is mount Greylock.  Mount Greylock is only 3489 feet tall.  As it also turns out Mount Greylock is in Adams Massachusetts.  Adams, as it turns out is just to the east of Williamstown.  I had, in my hubris created a route that had me climbing the highest point in the state first thing in the morning on the first day.  I have not doubt I could do it, but it caused some consideration.  I decided that it might be a good idea to start on the top of the mountain ridge.  Which, in fact would shave about 20 miles off the ride.  That seemed like a reasonable thing to do.  My race, my rules – as McGillvray always says. I really wanted to get out and drive some of the route, but did not really have the bandwidth.  An opportunity arose, like they sometimes do, when my running Buddy Frank suggested we go for a motorcycle ride one Friday afternoon a couple weeks before my scheduled ride.  I took him up on it.  On a brilliant August afternoon we rode the length of Route 2 out to North Adams and Williamstown.  I checked out the hotel.  We did a bit of poking around the towns.  My plan was to ride as much of the bike route as possible on the way back home.  Frank had to bail but I was able to trace the route up out of Adams on an old 2-lane highway, 8A. I knew that where 8A met 116 would be about the peak elevation and I rode to that point on my motore cycle. Let me tell you it was not an encouraging route.  It was a few thousand feet of steady climb, some of it quite steep, on roads with no shoulder.  Bad roads too,  beat to crap roads.  And in places the Google route actually routed me through some old hilltop farms on a dirt road, which was quite scenic and everything but not good for making time on a bicycle.  That reconnoiter of the climb up and out of Adams over the steepest, highest ridge in the state sealed the deal for me.  I made a mental note to have my wife drop me off at the high point. I mean it wasn't that I thought I couldn't do it, it just seemed unnecessary to the project.  If that climb had been in the middle of the ride, or even at the end, I would have been more optimistic about it. But given I was planning on a century a day, I didn't want to burn all my matches in the first hour.  … Going into the ride I had trained over the summer.  Basically 3-4 rides week with one of those being along ride on the Saturday.  I managed to get my long ride up to somewhere around 70-something miles.  I also got some good data on nutrition and fluid consumption, especially in the heat of the summer.  A couple of those long rides were really hot days  This is how I figured out that I could carry enough to get through 4-5 hours on a hot day before I needed a pit stop.  On a cool day I could ride all day on the same water and fuel.  Back to the route.  Since I was shanghaiing my wife into this adventure I thought I should at least consider making things palatable.  Looking at the possible routes and where we would end up at the end of the first day I realized that it was close to Foxboro, which of course is the home of the New England Patriots, who my wife loves.  And the Hotel at Patriot's Place, it turned out, was another I could use points at.  Now it was coming together.  Looking at the revised route, with the new start point and the planned end point, that gave me about 120ish miles for Day 1.  That seemed reasonable.  Next I had to figure out how long that would take me.  Since I was riding my mountain bike I wouldn't be able to go as fast.  I knew form my training I was averaging around 15 miles an hour.   Doing the math on that would give me a 8 hour day.  But, in training, I knew the routes and was pushing pretty hard.  I didn't want to push that hard on the ride, because I had a long way to go and didn't want to burn out.  If 15 was the top end guesstimate, what was the worst case?  I figured if I really got in trouble and slowed way down, I'd still be able to manage 10 miles an hour.  That would give me a 12 ish hour day.  Which was still within the daylight hours.  I definitely didn't want to be out on the roads exhausted in the dark.  I wasn't as concerned about the second day.  I knew that part of the ride was pretty flat and when I got onto Cape Cod I would know where I was.  I would be in familiar territory.  … On the morning I got all my stuff packed up and ready and loaded into the truck.  She wasn't super happy about being woken up at the crack of dawn from her comfy hotel bed to drive me to the drop off.  She got exceedingly less happy as we wound through the old farm roads and up the mountain.  Finally as she dropped me off I was bubbling with excitement.  I was nervous and happy and ready to roll. She was in a foul mood.  From her point of view, I had just driven her into the middle of nowhere and abandoned her.  I had to stop her and give her a speech.  Something like “Listen, your role here is to support me, not to bitch at me.”  Which seemed to bring her around. And I was off… It was cool, in the 60's and after 6:00 AM when I finally launched.  The first sections flew by.  Literally.  Because I had started on the top of the ridge there were these long downhills where I was probably holding 30 miles per hour for miles at a time without touching the pedals.  Of course what goes up must eventually come down and there were some good size climbs as well.  For those climbs I took it easy, stayed in the seat and used my gears to conserve energy.  My strategy on this first day was to not do anything stupid.  I had looked at the maps and tried to find some really obvious places for my wife to meet me.  I settled on a grocery store in North Hampton that was about 25 miles in and then another grocery store in Worcester about 77 miles in.  That would give me 3-4 hours of riding before each pit stop.  I wrote all the stop addresses and approximate distances and times out for her – which if you know me, is probably the most organized I've ever been for an event.  I usually just wing it. That first 25 miles was wonderful.  Lots of downhill, some interesting back roads.  The traffic was light.  I took it easy and enjoyed myself.  Pulling over when I needed to, pull over and staying hydrated.  The ear buds and the phone worked like a champ.  The phone stayed fully charged and the nice lady from Google was reading turn by turn directions into my ears.  I had my phone right in front of me on the handlebars and could sort through podcasts and fast forward when I needed to skip commercials.  This is where my first logistical mistake got me.  With my wife needing to go back to the hotel to check out, she couldn't catch me for the first stop.  I had just assumed that with me being out on the road for 8-12 hours she would be able to leisurely follow along and take side trips as she wanted and still have plenty of time to catch me.  But this first morning with here having to go back to the hotel and me flying down the hills there was no way she was going to make that 25 mile stop.  It was ok.  I had her on the phone through the earbuds, so we weren't lost or panicking, I was just going to need to push through.  I had my wallet and my phone with me, so I probably wasn't going to die. At the same time as this stop got aborted another wonderful thing happened.  I found the Norwottuck Rail trail that runs 11 miles from North Hampton through Amherst on a beautifully maintained trail.  Amherst is where the University of Massachusetts is.  The trail has a nice bridge over the Connecticut River.  It was a joy to be spinning along on a rail trail.  They even had porta-potties.  I stopped and ate some food and enjoyed myself immensely in this section.  It was now mid-morning.  And it was starting to heat up.  The next section through the hills towards Worcester was challenging.  Lots of construction.  Lots of hills.  More traffic and bigger roads without much tree cover.  The day peaked out around 95 degrees and sunny.  It was hot.  As I was grinding the hills in the heat I realized I wasn't going to have enough fluids to make it to the next stop.  I was losing too much sweat in the baking heat.  My energy was good but I was getting dehydrated.  With another 40-50 miles to ride and another long day coming I uncharacteristically pulled over to a gas-station convenience store.  I bought a liter of water and a Gatorade.  They were ice cold.  I drank all the Gatorade right there and it was mana from heaven.  My feet were falling asleep from all the climbing.  I was soaked with sweat.  My butt was sore.  Back on the bike feeling hot and tired and a little bit nauseous I cranked through the city hills to where my wife was waiting in the parking lot of a big grocery store.  I drank some more water, filled up my fluids and swapped out two more bottles of UCann.  I was beat.  I took my shoes off and let my feet air out a bit.  It was a welcome respite.  Knowing the evils of spending too much time in the aid station I bid her adieu and mounted back up for the final push of the day.  But, I did feel a bit refreshed.  The last chunk was a bit of a grind.  I had another 40-something miles to push.  At least the sun was starting to go down, but I was worn out.  Two things happened that made the day longer.  The first one was I lost one of my earbuds.  I was screaming down a hill and felt it coming loose.  I tried to grab it with one hand.  I thought I had caught it and trapped it in my shirt.  But I couldn't brake with one hand .  By the time I was able to slow down and stop it was gone.  I dis a desultory search along the length of the shoulder of the road on the hill, but it was gone.  It wasn't a total loss.  I still had the left one and could still here the navigation and everything else.  It actually was kind of nice because with only one I could hear the noises around me better.  The second thing was a detour.  I was watching the map click down.  I knew I was under 20 miles form my destination.  All of a sudden the road was blocked!  There was a detour.  And as I followed the detour, of course the map was screaming at me.  So I had to stop and zoom in and out and see how to backtrack around the detour to get back on route.  It ended up adding 6+ miles to the day.  Which doesn't sound like a lot, but it happened right towards the end for maximum emotional impact! Finally, as I was turning into the back parking lot of Patriot's Place in Foxboro, I heard a noise.  That noise was the loud leaking of a punctured rear tire.  That's right.  Less than a mile away from the hotel I picked up something in the back tire.  I road it until it went flat and called my wife.  And I called it a day. I was tired, sore and hot.  There was no way I was going to change a flat tire by the side of the road for the priviledge of riding ½ mile to the hotel.  I stopped the Garmin at 127.78 miles, 10:03 total time for an average speed of 12.7 Miles per hour. Yvonne came and rescued me.  We took some pictures.  I cleaned up.  We went out for dinner in Patriots place – Pizza and beer.  I slept well, wondering what it would be like to get back on the bikein the morning for another full day of riding. Outro…  So that's where I'll leave it.  I'll pick up on Day 2 in the next episode.  To take you out I'll give you an update on where I'm at.  Right now I'm freezing. It got cold today.  It's the first day of autumn here in New England.  I'm a cold weather guy, but it takes a few weeks for your body to adapt.  And it's dark when I get up in the morning.  Winter is coming! Fitness-wise I still tread the crooked path.  I started a body-building campaign 3 weeks ago, on the first of September.  It was going great.  Really was.  I felt strong.  My balance felt good.  My legs had some bounce in them.  I would recommend this beginner body building program. A question you might ask is what's the difference between weightlifting and body building.  That's a good question.  Both involve lifting weights.  Body building is lifting weight to shape the muscles.  Which I didn't really get until I started doing this program.  Think about it like shading in a picture that makes a feature stand out.  Body building is weightlifting for muscle growth in specific places.  Which, on my old body, doesn't' make a hill ‘o beans of difference, but it's kinda fun to see the muscles changing shape in a very short period of time due to this focus.  Kinda fun. But that fun came to an abrupt end last Friday when I was pulling a dumbbell off the rack at an odd angle and threw out my back.  I know you're getting that schadenfreude felling, aren't you?  You thinking, “I know that idiot was going to over-do it and hurt himself.” Yup.  I'm that idiot.  But in my defense I wasn't actually doing a weightlifting exercise at the time, I was pulling the weights off the rack.  So at least a week off.  Couldn't straighten up for a couple days.  Lots of pain.  A trip to the chiropractor, who by the way is on a first name basis with me.  What does it say about us that our doctors are always excited and happy to see us? Speaking of which my physical bloodwork didn't turn up anything awful but…  But… They did add a note to tell me that my cholesterol doubled in the last year.  Not running + shitty diet = bad cholesterol.  I immediately went on a plant-based diet.  I needed to anyhow.  I was just too have and it's not healthy. My plan is to restart my body building next week.  To take it back to day 1, because I was only 2 weeks in, and lower the weight, focus on the form.  At the same time the Dr. wants me back in 90 days to check that cholesterol.  I will eat plant-based until then and most-likely lose 15-20 pounds in the process. And next week, drum roll please, I meet with the knee Doctor.  Maybe he'll have some new ideas.  I tell you what, this cool weather makes me want to head out into the woods on a run.  If all those things come together just right … I might end up being a mediocre old guy. I'll take it.  As we say it's all frosting on the cake at this point. The warranty has expired and there's no expectations except opening your eyes and smiling in the morning.  Smile baby, And I'll see you out there. … Day 3… Hello again friends.  Let's wrap this race report up.  If you haven't been following along, this is the third in a series of recaps for the 250 bike ride I did this summer across Massachusetts.  I budgeted 4 days for the trip with 2 days of riding bracketed by a day of buffer on both ends. This is Day 3 of the trip and Day 2 of the ride. As I recapped last time Day 1 of the ride from Savoy Mass to Patriots Place in Foxboro ended up being 127.7 miles based on my Garmin.  It was a challenging hot day through the back roads and hill towns of western Mass that took me just over 10 hours.  I did not stop my Garmin at any point, so that 10:15 includes all the breaks.  I have learned that whenever I stop my watch at a break I inevitably forget to turn it back on.  I hit a detour and had a flat at the end that slowed me down a bit as well.  After dinner on Saturday night I changed the tire and tube of the flat.  I had 2 extra brand new tires with me.  As I have recounted earlier, I was riding my Mountain Bike.  I bought some small block tires with a less aggressive tread.  These were not road tires, per se, but they were closer to road tires.  But by the time I got to this ride they had worn significantly from all the road training.  Especially the rear tire, where I picked up the flat.  I decided to swap out the whole tire and tube for new.  Partly because it was easier than monkeying around with the old stuff, partly because it was time.  I left the front old front tire on.  It was in better shape and I didn't see a need to do the work in my tired state or to introduce more variables at that point. I cleaned up the bike a bit.  Put some more lube on the chain, got all my gear ready to go for the next morning, set the alarm and slept like a rock.  Both of the hotels we got for this trip were newer properties and really nice.  No problems at all.  Nobody gave me a hard time dragging my dirty, smelly self and my big bike through the hotel.  As a matter of fact, there was a wedding going on at the Patriots Place hotel and my wife saw Rick Hoyt. I did not go in and say ‘hi' but apparently one of the Hoyt clan was having a wedding reception in the hotel. Day two I had about 120 miles on the plan.  My first pit-stop planned was at a Starbucks 40 miles in to meet Yvonne.  I had scheduled 3 stops into this day thinking that I might need them.  I'd need to get across southeastern Mass from Foxboro to the Cape Cod Canal.  I'd need to get over the Canal.  From there I would find my way over to the start of the Cape Cod Rail Trail that runs from Yarmouth all the way up to Wellfleet, where I'd meet my wife again and have just a short push up top Provincetown to the end.  When I got up in the morning it was cool and foggy.  I felt good.  Part of the unknown about this trip was how it would feel to get back on the bike on that second day.  Turns out it felt fine.  On this day Yvonne didn't have to get up to drive me anywhere, I departed from the hotel and made my way out through the parking areas of Gillette Stadium to get back on route.  I had the same set up with my phone mounted on the center of the handlebars and wired into a battery pack under the seat.  I had my one remaining left ear pod in with the nice Google Maps lady giving me the turn by turns.  I had purchased an audio book for the ride called “Team of Rivals' about Abraham Lincoln's presidency and cabinet.  There I was peddling easy in the cool morning mist through the back roads of southeastern Mass learning all about Salmon Chase and Edward Stanton.  Fascinating stuff. The geography of southeastern Mass is different from the northern and western parts of the state.  It's mostly flat and near the coast.  There are cranberry bogs and small cites.  I rode through Bridgewater in the early part of the day which is a, how shall we say, ‘working class' part of the state.  I got yelled at for jumping a 4-way-stop.  And he was right.  We Massholes are very particular about some things, 4-way-stop rules being one of them.  There was a fair amount of road construction in this section where I had to deal with the sticky new road and the prepped, grated gravel.  Some of the back roads were a bit beat up.  My legs felt fine.  I was able to keep my nutrition going fine.  My butt and feet were okay.  All systems go.  Answering that question of ‘how would that second day feel?'  I felt fine.  I was also able to spend more time in the aero position which helped me relax. I met up with Yvonne at a Starbucks in Wareham.  She managed to get there ahead of me!  I fueled up and had her order me an iced coffee.  She came out with a hot coffee, which was fine, but I just got off the bike from riding 40 miles and really wanted an ice coffee.  After much waiting on the Starbucks brain-trust, I finally got my iced coffee, but I wanted to get going so I put it into one of my bike bottles which was an awesome treat as a rode the next few miles. As I got closer to the canal I was on some busy roads through Wareham and had to pay attention to not get run over by tourists.  The next big unknown for me was how I was going to navigate the canal.  Google maps seemed to think it was possible.  I would find out.  The Cape Cod Canal is a waterway that cuts straight across the base of the arm of Cape Cod from south to north.  It was created 100 years ago so that ships wouldn't have to go all the way around Cape Cod the long way.  It is about 17 miles long running from Buzzards Bay in the south up to Cape Cod Bay in the north.  For the purpose of our narrative the canal cuts right across our route.  We have to get over it.  There are two big Army Corps of Engineer bridges over the canal.  The Bourne and the Sagamore.  These are old-style high bridges to allow ship traffic to go under them.  They are two narrow, highspeed lanes in each direction with a high sidewalk on one side.  They were not designed for bicycle traffic. Back to the story.  Again the Google Maps did a great job of finding rail trails for me to follow.  It popped me out on the southern end of the canal and onto the canal trail.  This was another one of those cool discoveries for me.  It turns out there is a beautifully maintained bike trail that runs the length of the canal on both sides.  This was about 50 miles into the second day, and it was late morning by the time I hit the canal trail.  It was a gorgeous, sunny day.  Lots of people and families were out on the trail.  It routed me up the west side of the canal under the Bourne Bridge and all the way up to the Sagamore, where, apparently I'd be making that crossing. I had to get across one busy road to circle around the back and up onto the raised sidewalk of the bridge.  This sidewalk is raised up above the road surface by a tall granite curb.  There is no railing. So you are a couple short feet away from the screaming metal hellscape of 4 narrow lanes of highspeed traffic.  The signs said to walk your bike.  I did not.  But I did stop at the apex of the bridge arch to take a video with the boats way down below in the peaceful canal.  One funny thing was that the sidewalk was covered with pennies and other coins.  As far as I could determine people were throwing coins out the window of their cars over the sidewalk and railing into the canal.  Like a big wishing well, I guess.  I think this custom goes back to the Romans paying tribute to the water gods.  The pennies that didn't make it over the railing gathered up on the raised sidewalk.  I wonder if there's a notice for boats in the canal to be wary of high-velocity coinfall? Once I got over the bridge it was a quick button-hook back down to the canal trail on the other side.  It was starting to get hot again, but the trial was beautiful, paved, wide, and of course porta-potties! Yay.   The next bit of road was the dicey-est part of this day's ride.  After I got off the rail trail I had to navigate Rte. 6A which is an old, windy, narrow highway with no shoulder and a lot of disappearing shoulder that dropped off into sandy nothingness. I met Yvonne again at another coffee shop around 70 miles in and was in very good spirits.  The ride was going well.  I felt fine.  And I now knew everything there was to know about 19th century American politics. AND I was about to get on the Cape Cod Rail Trail which was home territory for me.  This 25 mile stretch of paved rail trail was where I had been training all summer.  Or at least on those weekends when I was down at my house in Harwich.  But, I had to get over to the rail trail in Yarmouth from the coffee shop on 6A where I met Yvonne.  This ended up being harder than I thought.  First I had to deal with 6A again and then I had to cut across the ‘Arm' of the Cape from north-ish to south-ish to pick up the trail.  One thing most people don't know about Cape Cod is that it is quite hilly in the interior.  Not hilly like Colorado or even like where I live but lots of pesky little rolling hills.  And finally it turns out Google Maps is confused about where the western trailhead for the trail is.  The maps routed me to the middle of nowhere with no trails in sight.  Luckily I knew generally where I was and was able to route to a landmark next to where I knew there was a trailhead in Dennis.  But, it wasted a lot of time and energy.  Once on the trail I was on easy street for a couple hours.  It was still a hot day but the trail has great cover and it's easy going.  Which was good because I was into the 90's mile-wise and was starting to feel the cumulative tiredness of riding for two days straight.  The next and last stop was at the Wellfleet trailhead at the north end of the trail.  This would put me about 100 miles in and just a short push up to P-town.  What happens here is that the rail trail ends and you have to get back on the roads to get the final bit up.  This was probably the low point of my ride, if there was a low ride.  I was pretty tired and looking forward to the end.  As I pulled in and met Yvonne she somehow was under the impression that this was were I was going to stop.  She got mad when I told her, no, I'm going up to P-town.  Not a great point in the journey to get in a fight with your crew.  She went off in a huff.  I climbed back on and cranked my tired legs up 6A again towards the end.  You can use back roads to kind-of zigzag around rte. 6A at this point but I was too tired to mess with it and mostly stuck to the big road.  Which sucked.  It was hilly and trafficky with no cover and my legs were trashed.  In this section I was battling a bit. Finally I got onto the access road that runs along the bay up into the town.  This was a pretty, flat section with the ocean on your left.   It's funny how the big miles at the beginning of the ride seem to fly by but those last few seem to take forever.  It was here that I walked a hill.  What happened was, I was coming down a slight hill into an intersection with the intention of using my momentum to get up the other side, but a car cut me off and I had to come to a complete stop.  I couldn't convince my trashed legs to grind up the other side, so I took a break and pushed the bike for a little bit.  Before long I was getting into Provincetown proper.  Now, one thing I had not thought about was how difficult it would be to get through the center of P-Town on a Sunday afternoon.  P-Town in August is a bit like Carnival.  It's a 200 year old fishing village that has thousands of party-ers dumped into it.  Tiny roads filled with stop and go cars, tourists, scooters, it was Bedlam.  And here I am, fairly wobbly on my big mountain bike trying to navigate it all without crashing.  And then I was turning out onto Macmillan Pier.  I rode all the way out to the end and hit stop on the watch at 123.73 miles and 10:15 for an average pace of 12.1 MPH including all the stops.  My wife called me, which was good because I thought she may have abandoned the project and gone home.  In fairness to her it was a pretty big ask, and probably not the best use of her weekend. She wasn't able to get into the downtown and was idling at a parking lot a few blocks away.  I got some bonus miles riding over to her.  We threw the bike in the back and took off back down the Cape to Harwich where our house is.  All-in-all I was pretty pleased with myself and the ride.  In terms of difficulty, it really wasn't that hard, but it was the right adventure for me at this point in my journey.  We stopped at our house just long enough to shower and change and got back on the road.  Yvonne was sick of travel and wanted to get home.  I wouldn't need that 4th buffer day after all. Turns out we got turned around trying to short cut across the suburbs back home, but we got there eventually.  And we slept in our own bed that night. The next day I felt fine.  No hangover at all from the riding.  I could have easily gotten back on the bike for another day.  I did have some saddle burn that took a week or so to heal up.  Overall, I find bike riding to be easy in the endurance sense.  My heart rate stays low, even in these long, hot, back-to-back rides.  It's a good workout, but it's never hard.  I never felt like I was at the edge.  Maybe that's what I need at this point in my life?  Who knows.  So that's it.  Two days, 250 miles.  127.7 in 10:03 on the first day and a slower 124.73 in 10:14 on the second day.  Found some new trails.  Had an adventure. … So what's going with me?  Well, it's taken much longer to get over throwing my back out than I would have liked.  I tried to restart the weightlifting last week but it was too soon, so I'm taking this week off as well. I'm feeling quite sad and broken around this latest setback.  Not being able to do something, anything to stay fit, makes me squirmy.  I suppose it's another good lesson in resilience, but who among us takes their foul-tasting medicine well?  My company shut down travel for the rest of the year which means I've been trapped in my home office looking at the walls far too much.  I feel a bit like a recluse.  Without the daily run or the daily workout it makes the walls close in.  I guess it's time for me to take up some new hobbies, like competitive lawn bowling or pickleball.  It's all very confusing and transitional for me to be sliding into my 60th birthday on this dust ball not knowing what the future holds.  I had my follow up appointment with the knee Dr. and he was not very encouraging.  I've got an MRI tomorrow and then a follow up.  I really miss running on these cool fall days.  Ollie-Wollie the killer collie is doing fine.  We get out for our walk everyday.  He's 3.5 now and getting much less crazy everyday.  I've got no races or projects on the calendar except the Mill Cities Relay in December.  I am planning on restarting the body building campaign as soon as my back lets me.  And, depending on what the MRI reveals maybe I can work some light running in over the winter.  … At this point I guess I have to tell a story.  My company requires us to use two volunteer days a year.  On the surface this is a great thing.  In reality it's hard for me to find and plan something important to volunteer for during the work week.  I have friends that work at homeless shelters or habitat for humanity and all sorts of other charities, but for some reason I find it hard to coordinate with official charities.  Last year I used my two volunteer days doing trail maintenance in the local trails that I run.  Basically I hiked the trails, picked up trash and cut/moved deadfall.  I always discover that I have to use these days about this time of year when time is running out.  This year I decided to take a Friday off and pick up trash on the roads around my house.  I figured I could clean up those roads that I used to run every day.  It always bothers me to see the trash along our beautiful New England roads.  I don't understand why people can't just keep it in their cars until they get where they are going?   So, last Friday I took a volunteer day.  It was a bit harder than it should have been because my back was still really sore and I couldn't bend over or lift very well, but a deals a deal.  I went to a section of road near my house which is part of a 5-mile route I've run 1,000 times.  It's an old road.  In this section I targeted, it runs flat through a swampy area and there are no houses. With the dry weather this summer the water table is low, and thus more of the swampy parts are accessible.  I drove my truck over there and parked about midway in the section.  I took out a couple big black plastic trash-can liner bags and got to work. It felt a bit strange being by myself out walking and picking up trash on a Friday during the day.  I didn't know if maybe someone would report my ‘strange behavior' to the local authorities who would come and chase me off for not having the proper permits or something.  I began filling my bag with cans and bottles and bags and wrappers that I could get to.  It was maybe a ¼ mile stretch.  I stayed off the shoulder as much as I could to stay out of the road and away from cars.  There isn't that much traffic here, but it's an old road with narrow shoulders and I didn't want to cause anyone to swerve.  When I got to the end of the road I crossed over and turned around to walk the other side.  A strange thing happened when I was midway down the other side.  A passing car slowed down and pulled over.  The driver rolled down his passenger window to talk to me.  “Here we go!” I thought to myself.  I've offended someone or something.  The guy leans over from his driver side and shouts out the window at me, very earnestly, “Thank you!  Thank you for what your doing!”  He was incredibly earnest.  Apparently somehow moved by me dragging a trash bag of beer cans down the road. He may have said some other praiseworthy things before driving off.  Frankly I had my (one) headphone in and was listening to a compelling science fiction story.  I really didn't know how to respond.  I guess I probably smiled and nodded my head in acknowledgement.  I finished up that side of the road and completed the circuit back up the other side to my truck.  Collecting two bags of miscellaneous cast-off refuse.  When I sorted it out the next day, I found that the majority was recyclable.  I even got some money for returning the cans and bottles.   The lesson here is that you think that what you are doing is a small and, maybe, even a meaningless act in the grand scheme of things.  I wasn't feeding the hungry or helping the homeless or solving world peace.  But, what I did on that day, that small action, apparently had a large impact on a fellow traveler.  I always use the metaphor of ripples in a pond.  Every act we take, no matter how small, crates ripples that spread out in ways unknown to us.  Make that act an act of kindness and it will spread kindness.  Make that act an act of helpfulness and it will propagate helpfulness.  Even small actions change the world. Thanks for staying with me on this bike narrative thing and I hope you enjoyed the narrative. With any luck I'll see you out there. Chris,    

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