Podcast appearances and mentions of Rachel Joyce

Kim Pittar from Muir's Independent Bookshop Gisborne reviews The Homemade God by Rachel Joyce published by Doubleday

Quinn answers real questions from listeners navigating the post-divorce terrain. From heavy sadness two years out, to rebuilding identity, holding space for your children's pain, and the haunting question, "What if this is it?", Quinn offers bold reframes, warm encouragement, and practical wisdom. They explore why blame feels safe, how to excavate your own desires, and why choosing yourself is the most radical and rewarding act of all. With stories, quotes, and a dose of truth-telling, this episode reminds divorced women that their best life isn't just possible—it's unfolding now.What You'll Learn:How to move from self-blame to self-compassionThe normalcy of grief even years after divorceHow to rediscover what you love (including what you like to eat!)Releasing guilt while supporting your kids through divorceHow to answer the question “What if this is it?” with power and peaceWhy being “chosen” isn't the ultimate goal—and what isFeatured Book:

Rachel Joyce's debut novel The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry was a bestseller in 30 languages, became a much-loved film with Jim Broadbent and is about to become a stage musical. She's also got a new novel, a sun-soaked family drama called The Homemade God which has already been hailed by one critic as "the perfect holiday read". Levison Wood has travelled to 150 countries but holiday reading probably isn't top of his priorities as an explorer, documentary maker and photographer. He'll join us to talk about a career that's seen him serve in the army in Afghanistan, walk the full length of the Nile, make documentaries about endangered animals and circumnavigate the Arabian Peninsula. The actor and comedian Kiell Smith Bynoe starred in Ghosts and Stath Lets Flats and presented the Great British Sewing Bee but is about to go on tour with the aim of making improv cool again. Kool Story Bro sees him and a cast of comedians and actors pick up stories from audiences and make them into a show. What can he improv from this week's Loose Ends? Plus music from a contrasting pair of singer-songwriters - indie folk from Matilda Mann and jazz inflected from Maya Delilah.Presented by Stuart Maconie Produced in Salford by Olive Clancy

Eowyn Ivey, the million copy-selling author of The Snow Child, has been wanting to tell the story of her childhood her whole adult life. In her new novel, Black Woods, Blue Sky, she draws upon her experiences of violence growing up, as well as classic fairy tales, such as Beauty And The Beast to do just that. Jen chats to Eowyn about the book, the duality of humans, becoming the literary toast of the town, and Alaska's main character energy. Black Woods, Blue Sky is available now and you can watch an online event with Eowyn and Rachel Joyce online here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we're discussing the successful debut from Rachel Joyce, "The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry." A charming, sad, and poignant novel that surprised and pleased us greatly. We had a great time discussing this novel...spoilers ahead! Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email willbebooks@gmail.com Goodreads: Therewillbebooks ko-fi.com/therewillbbooks patreon.com/therewillbbooks

Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books.Today on the What to Read Next Podcast, we're joined by Australian fiction writer Anna Johnston. Anna is the author of The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife (https://amzn.to/3ZrV38z), a heartfelt story about a lonely old man given a second chance at life through a case of mistaken identity. Based in Melbourne, Anna's writing journey is filled with inspiration, emotional depth, and a love for creating uplifting narratives. Join us as we dive into her unique path to becoming an author, her passion for stories about older protagonists, and her top book recommendations.Episode Highlights:Anna Johnston's transition from a medical career to writing fiction.The inspiration behind The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife and its heartfelt narrative.Anna's visual and emotional writing process.The importance of older protagonists in fiction.Anna's top book recommendations feature older characters.Insights into her novel's themes of loneliness, community, and second chances.Books Mentioned:The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston https://amzn.to/3ZrV38zThe Happiest Man on Earth by Eddie Jaku https://amzn.to/3zoSMjRMaureen Fry and the Angel of the North by Rachel Joyce https://amzn.to/3zkptPrThe One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin https://amzn.to/3ZpXEjeHoneybee by Craig Silvey https://amzn.to/3MIHJFkAll the Lonely People by Mike Gayle https://amzn.to/4e2rVJnWhere to Find Anna Johnston:Website: AnnaJohnstonAuthor.comInstagram: @annajohnstonauthorFacebook: Anna Johnston AuthorWant to check out more book recommendations?Visit What to Read Next Blog for reader tips, popular books like recommendations, and many more posts. Join our What to Read Next Blog Community to get bonus book recommendations, listen to podcasts, and connect with other readers. As a podcast listener, you'll get 20% off your membership forever. Click here to sign up. (https://wtrnblog.substack.com/e3630d38) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetterLicense code: IP29FC0QKB6DV2UE

Il pensionato inglese Harold Fry (il Premio Oscar Jim Broadbent) conduce una vita tranquilla insieme alla moglie Maureen (Penelope Wilton). Quando riceve la notizia che una sua vecchia amica è malata di cancro, si incammina verso il confine con la Scozia, dove la donna è ricoverata. Un film tratto dall'omonimo romanzo di Rachel Joyce.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PopaHALLics #117 "Unpleasant People"They're self-centered ... pushy ... arrogant ... and sometimes murderous. But difficult people—an orchestra conductor, a marathon swimmer, two battling cops, even a serial killer—can make for great pop culture, as this episode attests. Streaming:"Maestro," Netflix. Bradley Cooper cowrote, directs, and stars as conductor/composer Leonard Bernstein and Carey Mulligan plays his actress wife in this drama about their relationship. The film received 7 Oscar nominations."Nyad," Netflix. In this true story, Annette Benning plays marathon swimmer Diana Nyad, who decides at age 60 to swim from Cuba to Florida. Jodie Foster is her long-suffering best friend and coach. Both received Oscar nominations. "True Detective: Night Country," Max. In the spooky 4th season of the series, a sheriff (Jodie Foster) and state trooper (Kali Reis) frequently butt heads as they investigate the strange disappearance of 7 men from an  Alaska research station."Boston Strangler," Hulu. In this 2023 movie based on a true story, reporter Loretta McLaughlin  (Keira Knightley) is the first to connect the murders of 13 women and report on the notorious serial killer. With Carrie Coon."Zorro," Prime. This 2024 Spanish TV series reinterprets the avenging vigilante in black, first created in 1919.  Miguel Bernardeau plays the swordsman in a show with lots of action and a greater emphasis on indigenous and Mexican characters."The Man From Nowhere," Netflix. In this intense South Korean action flick, a little girl befriends her next door neighbor, a reclusive pawn shop owner. When bad guys take her, they quickly discover he's much more than he appears.Books:"Shuggie Bain," by Douglas Stuart.  In this acclaimed novel, young Hugh "Shuggie" Bain is a sweet, lonely boy who spends his 1980s childhood in run-down public housing in Glasgow. "A heartbreaking story of addiction, sexuality, and love" (Goodreads)."The Music Shop," by Rachel Joyce. In London in 1988, a music shop owner has the gift of connecting people with just the music they need. A beautiful young woman asks him to teach her about music—but she's not what she seems. Named one of the best books of the year by The Washington Post and The Times (UK).

While Haley is doing her final preparations for Kona, Alyssa got to sit down with Rachel Joyce and discuss all things Big Island. Rachel is a former pro triathlete who accumulated numerous podium and top five finishes at the coveted event. In this interview we talked about Rachel's personal experiences racing in Kona, as well as what she thinks of various preparation strategies. As well, we both gave some insight into the race dynamics that might go down, and how all this will be enhanced in the women's only format!https://www.feistytriathlon.com/watch-the-womenFollow our "Watch the Women" Campaign:https://www.feistytriathlon.com/watch-the-women Follow us on Instagram:@feistytriathlon Feisty Media Website:https://livefeisty.com/ Support Our Partners:Orca: Use code IRONWOMEN15 for 15% off at www.orca.com/ The Amino Co: Shop Feisty's Favorite 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements. Enter code IRONWOMEN at Aminoco.com/IRONWOMEN to Save 30% + receive a FREE gift for new purchasers! SaltStick: Use code FEISTY for 20% off one time purchases and subscriptions at saltstick.com Bonk Breaker: Go to https://aletenutrition.com/products/alete-feisty-fueled-box to order the limited edition Feisty Fueled Box containing a variety pack of our favorite products from Bonk Breaker and SaltStick! Pulp Culture: Use code FEISTY25 for 25% off at https://pulpculture.la/ Pillar Performance: Go to TheFeed.com/pillar and use code FEISTY for 15% off your order. If you are outside the US, head to pillarperformance.shop and use the same code FEISTY. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

This week's episode of the Purple Patch Podcast is a flashback to last year's lead-up to the Hawaii Ironman World Championship in Kona. We decided to rewind to episode 234 and its wealth of information about the legendary event. Whether you've qualified for this year's IRONMAN World Championship, are a male athlete preparing for the 2024 Hawaii Ironman, or have aspirations to compete in Kona in the future, the insights shared by Matt in this episode are extremely valuable. Whether you're planning to compete, supporting friends, or you're just an enthusiast, ironman master coach Matt Dixon invites you to follow along as he shares everything you need to know about how to achieve success in Kona. In this episode of the Purple Patch Podcast, Matt draws from his 15 years of experience helping athletes thrive at the Hawaii Ironman World Championships and provides a breakdown of the preparation, training, and logistical elements you need to consider before ever setting foot on the island. Purple Patch has guided more than 750 athletes to qualification at the World Championships, has coached multiple age group world champions, and has had numerous purple patch pros in the top 10 overall, including athletes such as Chris Lieto, Rachel Joyce, and Sarah Piampiano. Matt takes the lessons he has learned from coaching these athletes and shares a detailed walkthrough of what you can expect in Kona, from landing to leaving. The episode is broken into two parts: Part 1: Pre-arrival and nailing race week Part 2: Race execution - swim-bike-run, nutrition, and mindset In part one you will learn: Key strategies to adopt before you travel - How to arrive fit, fresh, and ready to handle the crazy of Kona week. (11:56) "your mission and goal is to arrive to Hawaii as systemically fresh as possible. You want to also be prepared physiologically to meet the conditions as best as you can. So you want to get there really fresh and already have some physiological adaptations in hand so that you are ready to navigate the heat. If you can achieve those two big things, then what you can do in Hawaii is start to prime for the race." A framework of how to optimize race week - Balancing training and preparation with the Kona experience. The hit list - answers to the most common questions athletes have around race week. In part two you will learn: Strategies around success in Kona - race day mindset and execution (38:10) "if you want your best race performance, the truth is that it's never going to come from you chasing splits. Having predetermined ideas of what you want to swim, what you want to bike, and what you run or run and trying to adhere a race plan to that is a fool's errand. Instead, success is going to come about through an element of control, really smart self-management, a great amount of persistence, and continued problem solving over all of the challenges that you will meet across the whole of the day." Key elements around race craft, fueling, and hydration. How to navigate recovery and reflection. So many athletes ruin their performance potential through a series of mistakes they make in their preparation or execution during race week. The goal of this episode is to provide you with details of the experience and recommendations to help you set up for your best Hawaii Ironman Race experience. Episode Timestamps 00:00 - 04:04 - Welcome and Episode Introduction 04:04 - 07:58 - Matt's News-ings 08:05 - 01:09:15 - The Meat and Potatoes: Episode 286 - Episode Rewind - Keys to Kona: Strategies for Success at the Hawaii Ironman World Championships Purple Patch and Episode Resources Purple Patch Video Podcast and More Learn more about the Purple Patch Tri-Squad Join Tri Squad with the code POD10 and get 10% off your first month. Click Here for a special offer and a quick survey to provide feedback on how we can better serve you. Nail Your Fueling and Nutrition with FuelIn and Purple Patch More on Purple Patch Bike Live & On-Demand More on the Purple Patch Methodology Get a Free Taste of Purple Patch Strength Join the Purple Patch Team - The Purple Patch Center is Open - Learn More and Schedule a Visit Purple Patch Coaching Consultation Learn more about our Tri Squad Program Send us a message This episode is sponsored by our collaboration with INSIDE TRACKER. Inside Tracker and Purple Patch- Receive 20% off their services with code: PURPLEPATCHPRO20 Ask Matt Anything - Leave a voicemail question for Matt Learn more about Purple Patch Squad High-Performance Training Program Join Bike Squad - Don't just exercise and work out; learn to train with our structured online cycling program Join Run Squad - Increase your running performance through our progressive, multi-sport approach to running Learn more about Purple Patch Fully Customized 1:1 Coaching Learn more about Purple Patch Strength Programming Purple Patch Swim Analysis Stay Up-to-Date with Purple Patch News and Events Purple Patch Upcoming Webinars and Events

Join us as we talk about the end of Miss Benson's Bettle by Rachel Joyce and how much we felt about the ending. This ending truly made us dive into every character and everything about the book in general. Also, you will find out what odd and morbid cocktail Mant chooses and why! As always continue to join us as we open a book, open a bottle, and open our minds. Rock Candy Cocktail Recipe: Pop Rocks, for garnish Ice 2 oz vodka 5 oz soda water 1 stick of rock candy Brush the rim of your glass with simple syrup. Place pop rocks on a small plate. Rotate the glass upside-down on a plate to coat rims in pop rocks. Fill the glass with ice and pour in the vodka. Fill the rest of the way with soda water. Add in a stick of rock candy and serve! Find us on: Facebook: @mom.mant.b2 Instagram: @mom.mant.b2 Email: mom.mant.b2@gmail.com

Historia niezwykłego człowieka, który wyrusza w niezwykłą podróż. Harold wiedzie życie bez szczególnego celu, dopóki nie dowiaduje się, że jego dawna przyjaciółka Queenie umiera. Wyrusza w wędrówkę przez Anglię, aby się z nią zobaczyć. Film to dzieło nagrodzonej przez BAFTA reżyserki Hettie Macdonald adaptacji powieści Rachel Joyce, z udziałem nagrodzonego Oscarem Jima Broadbenta.

Join us as we talk about our new book Miss Benson's Beetle by Rachel Joyce as it takes us on a fun adventure. The two of us definitely see the book differently. We hope you will tune in as we talk about the first half, chapters 1 - 27, of this entertaining book. Beetlejuice Cocktail Recipe: 1 oz vodka 1/2 oz melon liqueur 1/2 oz raspberry liqueur 1/2 oz blue curacao 2 oz sweet and sour mix 1 1/2 oz cranberry juice Ice Fill a double old-fashioned glass with ice. Add vodka, melon liqueur, raspberry liqueur, blue curacao, and sweet and sour mix. Then pour the cranberry juice on top of the drink. You can let the juice float or stir it in for a creepy color change! Find us on: Facebook: @mom.mant.b2 Instagram: @mom.mant.b2 Email: mom.mant.b2@gmail.com

This episode, we discuss The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce and the brand new film adaptation of the same name, starring Jim Broadbent and Penelope Wilton.This episode's book: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel JoyceAsk (or share) anything about books!   Send us a voicemail: 02 9854 7025  Join the Facebook group: Hope Book Club - Facebook  Send us a message: hopepodcasts.com.au  ---  Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2's app, Facebook or Instagram.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David talks to award-winning and international bestselling author Rachel Joyce about her journey to publishing The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and its adaptation to the new movie featuring Jim Broadbent.

In episode 2 of season 16, we're talking about walking, but in the context of a curious new film: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry starring Penelope Wilton and Jim Broadbent – about a man in his 60s who embarks on an unlikely 450 mile pilgrimage across Britain to see a dying friend.Plodcast regular Maria Hodson went to see the film – and meet Penelope and Jim, as well as the original book's author (and writer of the screen play) Rachel Joyce to talk about the project – and their own connections to countryside. Later, Maria and Plodcast host Fergus test the power walking with a trip to the Mendip Hills near Bristol… This is episode 2 of season 16: Get Active in Nature Contact the Plodcast team and send your sound recordings of the countryside to: editor@countryfile.com. If read out on the show, you could WIN a Plodcast Postbag prize of a wildlife- or countryside-themed book chosen by the team.Visit the Countryfile Magazine website: countryfile.com Write to us: Plodcast, Countryfile Eagle House Bristol BS1 4ST  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Graham  and Charles look at the impact of the copyright court case against Ed Sheeran and the trend for confessional albums as Sheeran releases his latest, Subtract. Non-pilgrim Charles reflects on his frustrating encounter with the new film based on Rachel Joyce's novel The Unlikely Pilgrimage Of Harold Fry and Graham ponders what makes British films  work - or not. Graham makes great use of bumping into Bob Stanley (founder of Saint Etienne and acclaimed pop music author) in Harrogate (again) and learns about the possible subjects for his next two books. In York, Charles catches all three cast configurations of Mayflies, Gus Gowland's new musical about online dating and romance in the modern age, premiered at theTheatre Royal.

With the screen adaptation of Rachel Joyce's novel 'The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry' out this week, scored by folk musician Sam Lee, Matthew Sweet looks at cinema's engagement with the folk tradition.

Show Notes:  How do you start? FOMO creates stress. How do I do all of it?    Marching order:  1. Real estate (website--build your house);  2. Put up content: review books, talk about movies, response videos to current shows, try to get people to your site main purpose; non-fiction authors write to topic (keywords--what are people actually searching for by using Google Keyword Planner),  2.5. Build a content plan/strategy quarterly;  3. Advertising you don't own, but that's the next step.    The more organic (without ads), long-tail (rose bush cultivating in Pacific Northwest), and evergreen (Rose Cultivation Basics) the content is the healthier your property is. Google looks at authority overtime. Start with bigger topics. Then work into more niche (long-tail) topics. Google rewards video content because they own YouTube. Make sure you use meta data and keywords in the description box. (#authormarketing) Embed video in the blog post. And use meta data again.   Blog post: Video, description 300 words minimum, link to audio feed. Nutshell: Knowing market, what market wants, build from there in a realm you own (and enjoy). Building authority. (Be you and be genuine.) Model after your own searching habits. 5 to 1 principle: give readers five things to every 1 sales pitch. I'M READING:  The Music Shop by Rachel Joyce; Bones Would Rain from the Sky: Deepening Our Relationships With Dogs by Suzanne Clothier; Wabi Sabi: Japanese Wisdom for a Perfectly Imperfect Life by Beth Kempton.  Erick's Reading:  Hyperion by Dan Simmons 1 Last Betrayal by Valerie Brooks  

If you could save the life of a loved one by trading in years of your own life, how many years would you give? How many lives could you save? Would you know when to stop? Francis Broad has negotiated the day of his death and now he must come to terms with the decisions he has made. Three Gifts by Mark A. Radcliffe is our thought provoking, page-turning book of the week. Published by Brighton-based independent publisher Epoque Press, this book is available now and will appeal to readers of The Lovesong of Miss Queenie Hennessey by Rachel Joyce and One Day by David Nicholls: both authors who we adore and have hosted on the Literary Salon. We recommend buying a copy of this beautiful book from your local indie bookshop or you can visit our shop at bookshop.org. Podcast produced and edited by Megan Bay Dorman Programmed by Matt Casbourne Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Maureen's journey is about going to the dark — and when you go right into the dark, you then find the light and the kind of renewal — and of all of them, this book felt to me a book about rebirth, which felt the right place to end.” Following The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy, Rachel Joyce's Maureen completes her series of novels revolving around a cast of characters that you can't help but connect with. Whether you've read them all or are ready to meet Maureen for the first time, you'll find something to love. Joyce talks with us about the evolution of the world of her incredibly popular series, her writing process, the authors who have shaped her, what she's working on next and more with Poured Over's host, Miwa Messer. We end this episode with TBR Topoff book recommendations from Marc and Jamie.    Featured Books (Episode):  Maureen by Rachel Joyce  The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce  The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy by Rachel Joyce  Miss Benson's Beetle by Rachel Joyce    Featured Books (TBR Topoff):  Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman  The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick    This episode of Poured Over was produced and hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang. New episodes of Poured Over land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and wherever you listen to podcasts. 

Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 99 of the podcast and it's January 11, 2023  as we record this.  Main Topic: Overthinking Your Writing PATREON: No new patrons this week. Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in us and in the podcast.  This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a postcard from me, a shout out on the podcast, and we can make announcements for you on air. At other tiers, the benefits increase--free books, accountability Zoom calls, scene analysis, mastermind calls, and even free Writer Craft retreat tickets. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan.    Comments: Your discussion inspired me. I ordered Wisdom of the Oracle cards by Colette Baron-Reid. I had one of her decks years ago. The illustrator's artwork is phenomenal!Announcements:  **I have a female writer looking for another female-identifying writer to share lodging at the retreat. The Shared Retreat Ticket price is $650 and includes all the food, lodging, instruction, retreat, and coaching. Please reach out to me at Valerie@valerieihsan.com to ask any questions or to get the PayPal link for the Shared Retreat Ticket. 1) Writer Craft Writing Retreat is scheduled for next August 24-27, 2023. Tickets include all lodging and gourmet meals, plus instruction and coaching and retreat time on the river, in Marcola, OR. “We'll be touching on book structure, story hypothesis, plotting that doesn't hurt, author action plans, and more.”  Go to valerieihsan.com/retreat for more information. Alumni and patron price is $775.  Early Bird price available from November - January. $800 Monthly payments are an option. Send me a message Valerie@valerieihsan.com for a unique PayPal link, or go to the shopping page on my website to purchase at full price.  2) We want to celebrate our 100th episode with you. Please send in an audio clip via email to writercraftpodcast@gmail.com with a comment or testimonial about the podcast. What you like about it, why you listen, etc. On the 100th episode on January 18th, we'll play the clips on air. Please send in your audio clips by January 11th at the latest. 3) We need topic suggestions. Please send to writercraftpodcast@gmail.com.   UPDATE: Went for a personal essay instead of a short story. Wow. What a difference!   Just finished:   Oona Out of Order by Margarita Montimore     I'M READING: London Seance Society by Sara Penner (ARC); Wabi Sabi: Japanese Wisdom for a Perfectly Imperfect Life by Beth Kempton.  Up Next: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus or The Music Shop by Rachel Joyce. Erick's Reading:  The Farthest Shore Ursula LeGuin The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones Heroic Hearts Show Notes:  You need a way in for a short story. (Erick) Sometimes inspiration comes quickly and worker bee mentality pushes you past the goal (I've got to fill the time). Be okay with other forms of creativity besides words on the page. Filling the creative well, walking, reading Concern: editing out voice. (Valerie)   Resources:  Raven Publicity (publicity for authors) The Shades of Orange (Rachel, Book Blogger on YouTube) for book recommendations SF/Fantasy/Horror Contact Erick for business-starting advice. Contact Valerie for book coaching for help writing your book. Other Resources: Thomas Umstattd Jr, at Novel Marketing Podcast. Ep255: How to Create an Email Onboarding Drip Campaign Erick's Linktree link: https://linktr.ee/erickmertzauthor Russell P. Nohelty and Monica Leonelle's book, Get Your Book Selling on Kickstarter. Valerie's new day book for the year 2023 is: Meditations from the Mat: Daily Reflections on the Path of Yoga by Rolf Gates. The Author Life Community Passion Planner: https://bit.ly/3AUiJUx (affiliate link) Discount Code: VALERIEO866 ProWriting Aid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9378 (affiliate link)   Find Us:   Valerie's Services: https://valerieihsan.com Valerie's Author Site: https://valerieihsanauthor.com Valerie's Facebook Page and Instagram account Erick's Services: https://erickmertzwriting.com Erick's free book on Ghostwriting: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/cexki4kp5n Erick's Author Site: https://erickmertzauthor.com Erick's Facebook Page and Instagram account  Writer Craft Facebook Group Patreon: https://patreon.com/valerieihsan

 Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 98 of the podcast and it's January 4, 2023  as we record this. Happy New Year! Main Topic: Monthly Gamechangers PATREON: No new patrons this week. Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in us and in the podcast.  This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a postcard from me, a shout out on the podcast, and we can make announcements for you on air. At other tiers, the benefits increase--free books, accountability Zoom calls, scene analysis, mastermind calls, and even free Writer Craft retreat tickets. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan.    Comments: Ep95: A Year in Review, Mary says: A very nice discussion. I especially like the advice you both give to yourselves for the upcoming year! (She also included some topic suggestions for both the podcast and for patrons.)     Patron announcement:  Announcements:  ** Author Action Plan Group Coaching started yesterday on the 3rd and goes for three months, ending on April 4th. You can still join the cohort this week, if you don't mind missing out on the first session. $500 includes group coaching with other writers every other week for three months, plus a customized author action plan for one of your larger projects/goals. Podcast listeners get a 10% discount, making the cost $450. Use the discount code PODCAST (all caps) at checkout. **I have a female writer looking for another female-identifying writer to share lodging at the retreat. The Shared Retreat Ticket price is $650 and includes all the food, lodging, instruction, retreat, and coaching. Please reach out to me at Valerie@valerieihsan.com to ask any questions or to get the PayPal link for the Shared Retreat Ticket. 1) Writer Craft Writing Retreat is scheduled for next August 24-27, 2023. Tickets include all lodging and gourmet meals, plus instruction and coaching and retreat time on the river, in Marcola, OR. “We'll be touching on book structure, story hypothesis, plotting that doesn't hurt, author action plans, and more.”  Go to valerieihsan.com/retreat for more information. Alumni and patron price is $775.  Early Bird price available from November - January. $800 Monthly payments are an option. Send me a message Valerie@valerieihsan.com for a unique PayPal link, or go to the shopping page on my website to purchase at full price.  2) We want to celebrate our 100th episode with you. Please send in an audio clip via email to writercraftpodcast@gmail.com with a comment or testimonial about the podcast. What you like about it, why you listen, etc. On the 100th episode on January 18th, we'll play the clips on air. Please send in your audio clips by January 11th at the latest. 3) We need topic suggestions. Please send to writercraftpodcast@gmail.com.   UPDATE:   Rachael Herron's blurb came back for my memoir! She wrote: A lovely story told with poetic lyricism and gentle humor, You Can't Dance a Lie is more than a memoir of love and relationships—it's the chronicle of a woman learning to trust herself completely before stepping into the love-shaped life she makes possible for herself.  - Rachael Herron, Bestselling Author of A Life in Stitches  ordered sample copies from Ingram so I can decide on which type of hardcover to do; and  started formatting the large print edition of the memoir.  Waiting to send more details to the cover designer until I get the samples from Ingram. I'm wondering about BookVault for distribution of a dust jacketed hardcover.   Just finished: I read 67 books last year. And I finished reading the day book from 2022: Simple Abundance: 365 Days to a Balanced and Joyful Life.     I'M READING: Oona Out of Order by Margarita Montimore; Wabi Sabi: Japanese Wisdom for a Perfectly Imperfect Life by Beth Kempton. My new day book for the year 2023 is: Meditations from the Mat: Daily Reflections on the Path of Yoga by Rolf Gates. Up Next: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus or The Music Shop by Rachel Joyce. Erick's Reading:  The Farthest Shore Ursula LeGuin The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones   Show Notes:  [Erick]: What do I do to keep the train running in the author services business? (Create content, set up the quarter (blog topics for each week)) (ghostwriting podcast/YT?) ROI is large enough for long term thinking. Only need to convert a few times.  Finishing three screenplays. What can I do to move the needle forward in the author business? Giveaway to newsletter recipients. Train readers to open emails and click links. [Valerie]: Realized there was no way I could publish my memoir, finalize packing for Costa Rican vacation at end of month, finish client job (line editing), and write and revise a short story in two and a half weeks. (Eye roll) Pushed launch date to March 1, 2023. Resources:  Raven Publicity (publicity for authors) The Shades of Orange (Rachel, Book Blogger on YouTube) for book recommendations SF/Fantasy/Horror Contact Erick for business-starting advice. Contact Valerie for book coaching for help writing your book.   Other Resources: Thomas Umstattd Jr, at Novel Marketing Podcast. Ep255: How to Create an Email Onboarding Drip Campaign Erick's Linktree link: https://linktr.ee/erickmertzauthor Russell P. Nohelty and Monica Leonelle's book, Get Your Book Selling on Kickstarter.   The Author Life Community Passion Planner: https://bit.ly/3AUiJUx (affiliate link) Discount Code: VALERIEO866 ProWriting Aid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9378 (affiliate link)   Find Us:   Valerie's Services: https://valerieihsan.com Valerie's Author Site: https://valerieihsanauthor.com Valerie's Facebook Page and Instagram account   Erick's Services: https://erickmertzwriting.com Erick's free book on Ghostwriting: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/cexki4kp5n Erick's Author Site: https://erickmertzauthor.com Erick's Facebook Page and Instagram account  Writer Craft Facebook Group Patreon: https://patreon.com/valerieihsan

I interview Brian Bilston and discuss his latest book “Days Like These”. I also review “The Satsuma Complex” by Bob Mortimer, “Maureen Fry & The Angel Of The North” by Rachel Joyce, “Rock Paper Scissors” by Alice Feeney and “Affinity” by Sarah Waters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author Rachel Joyce chats about her latest novel 'Maureen Fry and the Angel of the North'

John Bunyan in Bedfordshire. The novelist Rachel Joyce joins Henry as they follow in the footsteps of Bunyan's pilgrim Christian, as he walks from Bedford, or the City of Destruction, to London, the Celestial City. Along the way they visit the Slough of Despond (Elstow), the Palace Beautiful (Houghton House) and Vanity Fair (Ampthill). They start at the Bunyan Meeting House, where they meet John Pestell, and finish at Bunyan's resting place, Bunhill Fields. 2022 marks the 350th anniversary of the Bunyan Meeting House on its current site. The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan (Penguin Classics)https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/60345/the-pilgrims-progress-by-john-bunyan-ed-dr-roger-pooley/9780141439716https://apple.co/3rtwupL The Pilgrim's Progress, read by David Shaw-Parker (Naxos Audiobook)https://naxosaudiobooks.com/pilgrim-s-progress-the-unabridged/https://apple.co/3dJ7Lu6 Rachel Joycehttps://www.rachel-joyce.co.uk/ The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joycehttps://www.penguin.co.uk/books/413693/the-unlikely-pilgrimage-of-harold-fry-by-joyce-rachel/9780552778091https://apple.co/3BPScJe The Love Song of Queenie Hennessy by Rachel Joycehttps://www.penguin.co.uk/books/420794/the-love-song-of-miss-queenie-hennessy-by-joyce-rachel/9781784160302https://apple.co/3BKnW2p Maureen and the Angel of the North by Rachel Joycehttps://www.penguin.co.uk/books/448497/maureen-fry-and-the-angel-of-the-north-by-joyce-rachel/9780857529008https://apple.co/3CcaGF2 Travel with John Bunyan by John Pestellhttps://www.dayone.co.uk/products/travel-with-john-bunyan John Bunyan Meeting House and Museumhttps://www.bunyanmeeting.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catriona Ferguson reviews Maureen Fry and the Angel of the North by Rachel Joyce, published by Penguin

It's that time of the year again, as athletes from all parts of the world gear up for the Hawaii Ironman World Championships. Whether you're planning to compete, supporting friends, or you're just an enthusiast, ironman master coach Matt Dixon invites you to follow along as he shares everything you need to know about how to achieve success in Kona. In this episode of the Purple Patch Podcast, Matt draws from his 15 years of experience helping athletes thrive at the Hawaii Ironman World Championships and provides a breakdown of the preparation, training, and logistical elements you need to consider before ever setting foot on the island. Purple Patch has guided more than 750 athletes to qualification at the World Championships, has coached multiple age group world champions, and has had numerous purple patch pros in the top 10 overall, including athletes such as Chris Lieto, Rachel Joyce, and Sarah Piampiano. Matt takes the lessons he has learned from coaching these athletes and shares a detailed walkthrough of what you can expect in Kona, from landing to leaving. The episode is broken into two parts: Part 1: pre-arrival and nailing race week Part 2: Race execution - swim-bike-run, nutrition, and mindset. In part one you will learn: Key strategies to adopt before you travel - How to arrive fit, fresh, and ready to handle the crazy of Kona week. (11:49) "your mission and goal is to arrive to Hawaii as systemically fresh as possible. You want to also be prepared physiologically to meet the conditions as best as you can. So you want to get there really fresh and already have some physiological adaptations in hand so that you are ready to navigate the heat. If you can achieve those two big things, then what you can do in Hawaii is start to prime for the race." A framework of how to optimize race week - Balancing training and preparation with the Kona experience. The hit list - answers to the most common questions athletes have around race week. In part two you will learn: Strategies around success in Kona - race day mindset and execution (38:10) "if you want your best race performance, the truth is that it's never going to come from you chasing splits. Having predetermined ideas of what you want to swim, what you want to bike, and what you run or run and trying to adhere a race plan to that is a fool's errand. Instead, success is going to come about through an element of control, really smart self-management, a great amount of persistence, and continued problem solving over all of the challenges that you will meet across the whole of the day." Key elements around race craft, fueling, and hydration. How to navigate recovery and reflection. So many athletes ruin their performance potential through a series of mistakes they make in their preparation or execution during race week. The goal of this episode is to provide you with details of the experience and recommendations to help you set up for your best Hawaii Ironman Race experience. Episode Timestamps 00:00 - 04:04 - Welcome and Episode Introduction 04:12 - 07:58 - Matt's News-ings 08:05 - Episode 234: Keys to Kona - Strategies for Success at the Hawaii Ironman World Championships Purple Patch Video Podcast and More Free Live Webinar - Free Speed: Essential Strategies to Help You Align Trained Potential with Race-Day Performance Training Camp - 2023 Kona Triathlon Camp Purple Patch Coaching Consultation Training Camp - 2022 St.George Triathlon Camp The Purple Patch Center is Open - Learn More and Schedule a Visit Purple Patch and Episode Resources This episode is sponsored by our collaboration with INSIDE TRACKER. Inside Tracker and Purple Patch - Receive 20% off their services with code: PURPLEPATCHPRO20 Ask Matt Anything - Leave a voicemail question for Matt Learn more about Purple Patch Squad High-Performance Training Program Join Bike Squad - Don't just exercise and work out; learn to train with our structured online cycling program Join Run Squad - Increase your running performance through our progressive, multi-sport approach to running Learn more about Purple Patch Fully Customized 1:1 Coaching Learn more about Purple Patch Strength Programming Purple Patch Swim Analysis Stay Up-to-Date with Purple Patch News and Events Purple Patch Upcoming Webinars and Events

# 401 Kathy Diamond Reviews "Miss Benson's Beatle" by Rachel Joyce by City of Côte Saint-Luc

Join Rachel Hill and Liz Wilson  on Two Babes and a Book! Today we have some book banter about the book Miss Benson's Beetle by Rachel Joyce.  We both gave this book very high ratings, so definitely check out this episode and read this book!!We used some of the discussion questions from this website, in case anyone wants to use them for their own bookish discussion:https://www.readinggroupguides.com/reviews/miss-bensons-beetle/guideFollow us on instagram @twobabesandabook. Make a comment there and tell us if you read this book. Make sure to leave us a review on the apple podcasts app, or any app that you listen to this podcast. Thanks to those friends who have already shared the podcast!! It means the WORLD to us! As Holbrook Jackson said, "Never put off till tomorrow the book you can read today."Now go stick your nose in a book!

Episode 88 April 14, 2022 On the Needles 0:52 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info     Vanilla is the new black socks by Anneh Fletcher, knit picks felici fingering in Solstice– DONE!!   Love Note sweater by Tin Can Knits, Apple fiber Studio Delicious (mohair/silk) in Shadow and McIntosh (merino/nylon/alpaca) in Thistle– DONE!!   Diamond back top by Kira Dulaney, Neighborhood Fiber Co. studio worsted in Latrobe (15th anniversary club color)   tool box cowl by Adventure du Jour Designs, Destination Yarns Postcard (light fingering) in Stitches West 2019 minis set   OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams, Knit Picks Felici fingering in Bayou     Shawlography by Stephen West Lisa Souza SAWK in "green jay" Louie & Lola fingering in "pacific" Oink Targhee Sock in "eye of the tiger" Oink Targhee Sock in "in the navy" Oink Targhee Sock in "random carp" Malabrigo Sock in "fuchsia" I survived ripping out a wedge, and revising the lead color   Sewing—Charlie Caftan, and working on perfecting my Gemma Tank.     On the Easel 16:00 The Bird Watcher's—perhaps a chapbook? Open Studio in the Fall Pigeons On the Table 19:20 https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/honey-garlic-meatballs/   Socca update. Recipe from Grist  “This is essentially a large chickpea pancake from Provence (and neighboring Liguria, where it's called farinata)”-- NYT   Crisped Rice with sweet potato wedges, goat cheese, olive rig and za'atar chili oil from Grist   Cascatelli update   Brown Butter Rice Krispie treats Hot Honey Chicken (baked!!) Llubov's Green CASCATELLI from Julia Turshen. Salt-cured eggs—perhaps too fresh? need more time. On the Nightstand 31:31 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate!  You can visit our shop to find books we've talked about or click on the links below.  The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you!   One Night on the Island by Josie Silver  The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley  The God of Lost Words by A. J. Hackwith End of the Ocean by Maja Lunde (trans by Diane Oatley) audio  A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins Mrs. Benson's Beetle by Rachel Joyce

This week I discuss The Music Shop by Rachel Joyce, answer some questions from you, and talk about one of my least favorite books, Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer. Also, I sing some Carole King music.

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Mindy and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: live tweets from a friend and a spicy conversation behind the scenes Current Reads: some romance, some disagreement, and some under-the-radar gems Deep Dive: Mindy and Kaytee bring all the curmudgeons and disagree about them! Book Presses: a great series, and a short but powerful novel As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down!  New: we are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). These are generated by AI, so they may not be perfectly accurate, but we want to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Bookshop affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. If you'd prefer to shop on Amazon, you can still do so here through our main storefront. Anything you buy there (even your dishwasher detergent!) kicks a small amount back to us. Thanks for your support!*   . . . . :30 - Currently Reading Patreon 1:29 - Bookish Moment of the Week 1:38 - Beartown by Fredrik Backman 4:05 - Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult 4:19 - Current Reads 4:52 - The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels by India Holton (Mindy) 7:48 - Outlander by Diana Gabaldon  8:32 - The Princess Bride by William Goldman 9:08 - The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang (Kaytee) 9:12 - The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang 9:54 - Libro.fm 13:13 - What the Fireflies Knew by Kai Harris (Mindy) 14:45 - Matrix by Lauren Goff 15:43 - The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini 15:44 - Honor by Thirty Umrigar 16:39 - Genesis Begins Again by Alicia D. Williams 19:26 - Fabled Bookshop 20:18 - The Hidden by Melanie Golding (Kaytee) 23:42 - Julie's Instagram @jns.reads 23:54 - Blanche on the Lam by Barbara Neely (Mindy) 27:11 - Fifty-FIfty by Steve Cavanaugh 27:13 - Thirteen by Steve Cavanaugh 29:03 - The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story by Nikole Hannah Jones (Kaytee) 29:18 - Four Hundred Souls by Ibram X. Kendi and Keisha N. Blain 30:37 - Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson 30:40 - The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander 30:42 - Our Time is Now by Stacey Abrams 33:51 - Deep Dive: Our Favorite Curmudgeons 39:34 - Then Tweets My Soul: The Best of the Church Curmudgeon by David Reigier  41:23 - A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman 42:20 - All The Lonely People by Mike Gayle 42:35 - Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson 42:58 - The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen: Eighty-Three and a Quarter Years Old by Hendrik Groen 43:08 - How the Penguins Saved Veronica by Hazel Prior 43:26 - Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman 43:29 - Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman 44:29 - The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett by Annie Lyons 44:52 - The Love Story of Missy Carmichael by Beth Morrey 45:16 - Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk by Kathleen Rooney 46:25 - The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion 46:53 - The Guncle by Steven Rowley 48:17 - Harry's Trees by Jon Cohen 48:56 - The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune 49:37 - The Storied Life of AJ Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin 49:39 - The Lost for Words Bookshop by Stephanie Butland (amazon link) 51:44 - The Story of Arthur Truluv by Elizabeth Berg 51:47 - The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick 52:39 - Miss Benson's Beetle by Rachel Joyce 53:04  - Books We'd Like to Press Into Your Hands 53:28 - Just One Damned Thing After Another by Jodi Taylor (Mindy) 54:06 - Season 3: Episode 7 54:47 - Circe by Madeline Miller 54:48 - A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes 55:21 - All Systems Red by Martha Wells (Murderbot #1) 55:56 - The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead (Kaytee) 54:36 - The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mindy is @gratefulforgrace on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast

This is a show for the books. By "the books," I mean the novel called The Music Shop by Rachel Joyce. We follow the story in music, and yes, I will be comparing Aretha Franklin and Beethoven.

James Naughtie is joined by bestselling writer Rachel Joyce who is answering listener questions about The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry. This moving, heartwarming story follows Harold as one day he impulsively sets off on a walk from Devon to Northumberland to visit his long lost friend Queenie; despite having no map, no plan, and no decent walking boots. While he tramps across England, Harold reflects on his life, especially his troubled relationship with his wife and son. Our next Bookclub guest is Abir Mukherjee who will be answering questions about A Rising Man - the first in his award winning Wyndham and Banerjee series, set in India during the Raj. Contact us via the Bookclub website to join the recording in December.

I interview Rachel Joyce, author of “Miss Benson's Beetle” and also review “The Replacement” by Melanie Golding, “State of Terror” (audiobook) by Hillary Rodham Clinton and Louise Penny, “How to talk….” By Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish and “Vine Street” by Dominic Nolan. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

นี่คือนิยายสำหรับคนที่มองหาความหวัง ศรัทธา แรงบันดาลใจ เรื่องราวการเดินเท้าของชายวัยเกษียณระยะทางกว่าพันกิโลเมตร จากใต้สุดไปเหนือสุดแผ่นดินอังกฤษ เพื่อเป้าหมายสุดท้าย ไปเป็นความหวังให้กับสหายผู้กำลังจากจากโลกนี้ไป  . “การเดินทางไปกับฮาโรลด์ ไม่เพียงจะทำให้คุณหัวใจสลายไปกับเขา เพราะขณะเดียวกันมันก็อาจช่วยเยียวยาคุณได้” . อาทิตย์ละเล่ม Podcast สัปดาห์นี้ ชวนคุยถึงหนังสือที่ปลุกความหวังแห่งการมีชีวิต ว่าด้วยประเด็นการเปลี่ยนผ่านของมนุษย์ผู้หยุดผ่านเปลี่ยน ผลงานงานของ เรเชล จอยซ์ (Rachel Joyce) ที่สร้างความสั่นสะเทือนในหัวใจคนอ่านมากว่าทศวรรษ   . - ความตายครั้งที่มีความหมายมากที่สุด - เรเชล จอยซ์ : เขียน - ธิดารัตน์ เจริญชัยชนะ : แปล สั่งซื้อหนังสือเล่มนี้ได้ที่ : https://bit.ly/3HsD32y . Host : อาทิตย์ ธรรมชาติ ——————————————— ติดตามฟัง อาทิตย์ละเล่ม Podcast ได้ทุกวันอาทิตย์  ตั้งแต่เวลา 15.00 น.เป็นต้นไป และรายการอื่นของ Amarinbooks Podcast  ได้ที่นี่ . Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amarinbookspodcast Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3mDEGAU Youtube: https://youtube.com/c/Amarinbooks SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/amarinbooks . #ความตายครั้งที่มีความหมายมากที่สุด #รีวิวหนังสือ #อาทิตย์ละเล่มPodcast #Amarinbooks #AmarinbooksPodcast

This week's DTD tune is from Jen's son Angus and we hear thoughts from Matthew, Becky, Glyn, Jen, Emily, Formerly Cycling Christine, God Squad Mia, Brian, Chris & Kate. Plus a special bookish item with Rachel Joyce. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The History of Bees by Maja Lunde is set in three different times and in three different countries - nineteenth century England, present day Ohio and Beijing at the end of the 21st century. Each storyline considers the lot of bees and beekeepers: William is designing a new type of hive, George; in Ohio, is trying to stick with traditional methods even though beekeeping and farming are becoming increasingly industrialised and Tao, in 2098, works as a human pollinator as all all the bees have died out. Maja Lunde joins James Naughtie, and Bookclub listeners to talk about this complex , timely novel; about the ecological beliefs which drive her writing and her hopes for the future. In November, Rachel Joyce will be joining James Naughtie for the next Bookclub recording, answering your questions about her bestseller The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry. Do get in touch via the website (click Take Part In A Recording) if you would like to ask Rachel a question.

In this cracked-wide-open episode, Rachel Joyce shares her experience traveling to India to deepen her practice in yoga, but to also spiritually connect with her heart and soul.  We also asked her to explain how she navigates grief and what she does to honor her loved ones on the other side- her mother, father, and brother.  This episode is weaved with unshakeable truth, vulnerability, honesty, and so many "throw your hands up" moments.  We could not love it and her more.  Please reach out to Rachel if you'd like to connect @livingtempleyoga

This week on [un]phased Shaunna and Lisa are joined by retired professional triathlete, and recent finisher of the Leadville 100 mile Trail Run Rachel Joyce. The three discuss the lack of female representation at the race, and in ultra-distance running events in general. As a former professional athlete, Rachel was accustomed to carving out time each day for her training. But she tells us how she found it more difficult she found it to carve out that same time for training now that she is a mother of two. Shaunna and Lisa chat with Rachel about those societal pressures that women face, and how these can present systemic barriers to participation in endurance sport. This last 18 months has been especially fatiguing, both physically and emotionally for those that are in the role of a caregiver. We know that this predominantly falls on women, and is a contributing factor that keeps many women out of endurance events. But we also know that the process of training for a triathlon or an ultra run can be incredibly transformative, and has the power to have a hugely positive impact on the lives of women. Getting more women to the start lines of these events is multifaceted, and it is about much more than just lowering registration fees or adding world championship qualifying slots. We need to start to create a shift in the narrative of the endurance sport culture that allows all folks, but especially women, to see endurance sport as a form of emotional care for themselves and to realize that getting to the start line of an event is a goal they are worthy of setting. Learn more about the Outspoken Women in Triathlon Summit at www.outspokensummit.com Support the podcast and use our sponsor codes! InsideTracker: 25% off at insidetracker.com/feistytriathlon Nuun Hydration: 30% off with code StayFeisty at nuunlife.com

I interview Olivia Kiernan author or “The Murder Box” and also review “Who Killed Eden Mulligan?” by Sharon Dempsey, “Waking the Tiger” by Mark Wightman, “Mrs Benson's Beetle” by Rachel Joyce & “The Animals at Lockwood Manor” by Jane Healey. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We have a very special guest, Heather Novickis, who has made a career in Olympic Media and Athlete Management is agent for more than half a dozen triathletes and swimmers that are in Tokyo getting ready to compete.   Show Sponsor: VENGA CBD   As you know, we're huge fans of Venga CBD. It really helps us recover more quickly from our workouts and have way less soreness, helps with sleep and reduces inflammation. Venga is now offering personalized CBD plans. All you have to do is take a simple quiz to get you started! Answer a few questions and, voila - there's your personalized CBD recommendation! It's all based on YOU - what CBD YOU need right now to meet your goals. It's super easy to go take this quiz on their website. Just go to vengacbd.com/quiz and (you didn't hear it from us but…) there's a freebie in it for you just for taking the quiz. So go - right now - to vengacbd.com/quiz and get started. 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First-time order is 30% off with code (303PODCAST).  We've also added 50% off your first month's subscription with code (303SUBSCRIPTION).   In Today's Show Feature interview - Heather Novickis Endurance News - Olympic Triathlon Watch Times, Becca Meyers can't compete, Gwen Jorgensen's next move What New in the 303 - "Beers with Bill" Full Cycle Event Last Weekend, Remembering Mike Greer, Mt Evans Hill Climb, Tri Boulder Video of the Week - Morgan Pearson 5 x 1 mile repeats More Bermuda Trivia   Interview Sponsor: UCAN Take your performance to the next level with UCAN Energy and Bars made with SuperStarch®  UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars to fuel serious athletes.  UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of sugar-based products.  Steady energy equals sustained performance! You put in the training, so don't let nutrition limit your performance.  Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly!  Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co   Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co,    Interview with Heather Novickis  Heather says she loves sport and the Olympic space and that's why I continue to do it. The best part of my job is seeing an athlete reach their goals and get on the podium, it's fun to share that experience and reflect back on the years of work it's taken to get there from both an athletic and endorsement perspective.  She is part of the Human Interest Group team founded by former guest Franko Vatterott and Michael Cardoza.   Heather's focus is on the Olympic athlete: Morgan Pearson – USA Triathlon Kevin McDowell – USA Triathlon Grace Norman – USA Paratriathlon Kyle Coon – USA Paratriathlon Jess Learmonth – British Triathlon Abbey Weitzeil – USA Swimming Katie McLaughlin – USA Swimming   Bio and career highlights –  business partners, Michael Cardoza and Franko Vatterott, have been “firsts.”  Executing some of the first deals between TOP Olympic partners and Paralympic athletes – Visa, Coca-Cola, Bridgestone, Toyota.  Being one of the first agents to represent BMX athletes when the sport debuted in the Olympics, and driving some of triathlon's most lucrative endemic partnerships.  Another first with Shimano/Paratriathlon gold medalist Grace Norman, combo running/triathlon endemic deals.  Representing original athlete personalities – from Crowie, to Tim Don, Rachel Joyce, Mauricio Mendez, Gwen Jorgensen, Allie Kieffer, Jesper Svensson, Mike Phillips, Jess Learmonth, Morgan Pearson and Kevin McDowell. About the athletes you represent:  spans the endurance sports arena, all distances of triathlon, swimming, running and parasports.  My focus in on the Olympic & Paralympic space and I also lead efforts for some of our local athletes here in Colorado.  I started out working with swimmers and it's been fun to get back into the space with Katie McLaughlin and Abbey Weitzeil. About Human Interest Group “HIG” offers full service athlete representative services - commercial endorsements, equipment partnerships, media services, appearances and speaking opportunities....the traditional services.   But we are also known for our specialty projects that stretch back to the mid 2000's with the first ever high level professional long distance triathlon team, Tri-Dubai, our work building the Retul bike fit brand, the Team Bravo and Coca-Cola project, Tim Don's Man with The Halo story.  We are currently working on some blockchain technology stuff.   Our News is sponsored by Buddy Insurance. It's big time training and racing season.  Buddy Insurance is the kind of peace of mind so you can enjoy your training and racing to their fullest.  Buddy's mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle.  You can now get on-demand accident insurance to make sure you get cash for bills fast and fill any gaps between your current coverage.  Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account.  There's no commitment or charge to create one.  Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day.  Check it out!   Endurance News: NBC Triathlon Schedule Men's race - Sunday July 25th at 5:30pm ET Women's race - Monday July 26th at 5:30pm ET Relay race - Friday July 30th at 6:30pm ET USAT Foundation Watch Party.    This deaf-blind Paralympian was told to navigate Tokyo alone. So she quit Team USA. TIMONIUM, Md. — Five years ago, Becca Meyers was on the floor of her room in the Olympic Village at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Paralympics, balled up and sobbing, frustrated and terrified. She had stopped eating because she couldn't find the athletes' dining area. Even after her parents rescued her and pumped her full of calories and confidence in time for her to win three gold medals and a silver for Team USA, she made a promise to herself: She would never put herself through such a nightmare again. On Sunday evening, roughly five weeks before the start of the Tokyo Paralympics, Meyers, a deaf-blind swimmer with a chance to medal in four events, pulled the plug on her Olympic dream — most likely forever. With a click, she sent an email informing U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee officials of her decision to withdraw from Team USA.   Gwen Jorgensen is Leaving Bowerman Track Club After four years at the Nike-sponsored club coached by Jerry Schumacher, Gwen Jorgensen announced today that she's leaving Bowerman Track Club to be coached by Bobby McGee, who she has worked with in the past. In a video uploaded to her YouTube channel, Jorgensen explained that a mix of career and family goals led to this decision. “I've had two marathons that just haven't proven I can do it,” she said. “I want to just have a marathon, that's like, OK, I can run this.” She and her husband, Patrick Lemieux, are also looking for a new place to live and are considering having more children. Jorgensen won the Olympic gold at the Rio Games in 2016 in triathlon, and announced a year later she would shift to running, with a focus on medaling in the marathon. Due to extended recovery after heel surgery to repair Haglund's deformity in May 2019, she didn't end up competing in the Olympic marathon trials last year—in early 2020, she decided to focus on the track.   “My goals in the marathon aren't changing. My timeline is,” she said at the time.   What's New in the 303: REMEMBERING MIKE GREER – A PIONEER, INNOVATOR AND FRIEND An athlete, race director, official, volunteer, author and speaker. A coach and a mentor. An inspiration and an innovator. A pioneer of the sport and a titan of the community. Mike Greer, who dedicated his life to triathlon and the multisport community, passed away at 82 on July 21. His service to the sport spanned nearly four decades and encompassed every facet of the industry. The Funeral service is planned for Monday, July 26 at 1 p.m. CT in Lubbock, Texas at the Sanders Funeral Home. Mike competed in over 400 triathlons across every distance and continued to excel as an age-group athlete into his 80s, created and served as the race director of Buffalo Springs Lake 70.3 at Lubbock, Texas, for the past 30-plus years, held the position of both Interim Executive Director and President of the Board of Directors of USA Triathlon, and created the swim-bike discipline of aquabike, among other accomplishments and contributions.  Mike was one of the forerunners of the sport who guided triathlon through its formative years to bring it stability, authenticity and solvency, and laid the foundation for the current success of both the sport and the National Governing Body. “All of us stand on the shoulders of Mike – what he did for our sport and USA Triathlon cannot be overstated,” said Rocky Harris, USA Triathlon CEO. “He taught all of us so much about both triathlon and life, and his legacy will have a lasting impact in every corner of our industry and community.”   Ride/Race Mt. Evans–Bob Cook Memorial July 25th, only Chance to Ride with No Cars For 2021, the Bob Cooke Memorial Mt. Evans Hill Climb is a partner event in the Gran Fondo National Series. Here's what that means for riders: Age group results from the Mt. Evans Hill Climb Gran Fondo will count toward the season-long Gran Fondo National Series Championship points competition. Regionally, athletes can also earn points at the Triple Bypass Gran Fondo on August 21 and the Golden Gran Fondo on August 29. Series Points will be awarded based on Gran Fondo National Series age groups, which are different than the age group categories at the Mt. Evans Hill Climb Gran Fondo. Updated Series Points standings are available on the Gran Fondo National Series website. Gran Fondo National Series points will not be awarded to riders competing in the USA Cycling race. Riders can qualify for the 2022 Gran Fondo National Championship event in either the Mt. Evans Hill Climb Gran Fondo or in the Mt. Evans Hill Climb USA Cycling race based on performance, see criteria at Gran Fondo National Championship.    Tri Boulder As one of Colorado's most popular summer triathlons, Tri Boulder offers many different multisport race distances, all in one eventful day! Join us for a full day of racing at the Rez. Long Course Boulder Beast Triathlon & Aquabike Olympic & Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon & Relays Saturday, July 24th, 2021 Boulder Reservoir, 5565 N 51st St Boulder, CO 80301 We can't wait to get to racing at the Boulder Reservoir! Saturday is going to be a great day with temperatures reaching 88°F during the race. The water temperature at Boulder Reservoir as of July 13th is 77° Boulder Beast Run Course – The Boulder Beast Triathlon Run Course is 15k/9.3 miles. Runners will complete the 10k course for lap 1, and the 5k course for lap 2. Duathlon – Duathletes will run 5k, bike 12.4 miles, and finish with a 5k run. Boulder Beast Aquabike – Aquabike athletes will swim 1.2 miles, and bike 50 miles.   Bill & Rich's Excellent [Endurance] Adventure Bermuda follow up No fast food places except one KFC - McDonalds Bermuda (bermuda4u.com) Population ~62,000 Bermuda is one of the 14 British Overseas Territories 54 square kilometers or 20 square miles 21 miles long and 1.5 at the widest point 54% Black, 31% White, 8% Multiracial, 4% Asian, 3% Other Video of the Week: Morgan Pearson - 5 x Mile   Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment.  We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

We have a very special guest, Heather Novickis, who has made a career in Olympic Media and Athlete Management is agent for more than half a dozen triathletes and swimmers that are in Tokyo getting ready to compete.   Show Sponsor: VENGA CBD   As you know, we're huge fans of Venga CBD. It really helps us recover more quickly from our workouts and have way less soreness, helps with sleep and reduces inflammation. Venga is now offering personalized CBD plans. All you have to do is take a simple quiz to get you started! Answer a few questions and, voila - there's your personalized CBD recommendation! It's all based on YOU - what CBD YOU need right now to meet your goals. It's super easy to go take this quiz on their website. Just go to vengacbd.com/quiz and (you didn't hear it from us but…) there's a freebie in it for you just for taking the quiz. So go - right now - to vengacbd.com/quiz and get started. 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First-time order is 30% off with code (303PODCAST).  We've also added 50% off your first month's subscription with code (303SUBSCRIPTION).   In Today's Show Feature interview - Heather Novickis Endurance News - Olympic Triathlon Watch Times, Becca Meyers can't compete, Gwen Jorgensen's next move What New in the 303 - "Beers with Bill" Full Cycle Event Last Weekend, Remembering Mike Greer, Mt Evans Hill Climb, Tri Boulder Video of the Week - Morgan Pearson 5 x 1 mile repeats More Bermuda Trivia   Interview Sponsor: UCAN Take your performance to the next level with UCAN Energy and Bars made with SuperStarch®  UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars to fuel serious athletes.  UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of sugar-based products.  Steady energy equals sustained performance! You put in the training, so don't let nutrition limit your performance.  Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly!  Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co   Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co,    Interview with Heather Novickis  Heather says she loves sport and the Olympic space and that's why I continue to do it. The best part of my job is seeing an athlete reach their goals and get on the podium, it's fun to share that experience and reflect back on the years of work it's taken to get there from both an athletic and endorsement perspective.  She is part of the Human Interest Group team founded by former guest Franko Vatterott and Michael Cardoza.   Heather's focus is on the Olympic athlete: Morgan Pearson – USA Triathlon Kevin McDowell – USA Triathlon Grace Norman – USA Paratriathlon Kyle Coon – USA Paratriathlon Jess Learmonth – British Triathlon Abbey Weitzeil – USA Swimming Katie McLaughlin – USA Swimming   Bio and career highlights –  business partners, Michael Cardoza and Franko Vatterott, have been “firsts.”  Executing some of the first deals between TOP Olympic partners and Paralympic athletes – Visa, Coca-Cola, Bridgestone, Toyota.  Being one of the first agents to represent BMX athletes when the sport debuted in the Olympics, and driving some of triathlon's most lucrative endemic partnerships.  Another first with Shimano/Paratriathlon gold medalist Grace Norman, combo running/triathlon endemic deals.  Representing original athlete personalities – from Crowie, to Tim Don, Rachel Joyce, Mauricio Mendez, Gwen Jorgensen, Allie Kieffer, Jesper Svensson, Mike Phillips, Jess Learmonth, Morgan Pearson and Kevin McDowell. About the athletes you represent:  spans the endurance sports arena, all distances of triathlon, swimming, running and parasports.  My focus in on the Olympic & Paralympic space and I also lead efforts for some of our local athletes here in Colorado.  I started out working with swimmers and it's been fun to get back into the space with Katie McLaughlin and Abbey Weitzeil. About Human Interest Group “HIG” offers full service athlete representative services - commercial endorsements, equipment partnerships, media services, appearances and speaking opportunities....the traditional services.   But we are also known for our specialty projects that stretch back to the mid 2000's with the first ever high level professional long distance triathlon team, Tri-Dubai, our work building the Retul bike fit brand, the Team Bravo and Coca-Cola project, Tim Don's Man with The Halo story.  We are currently working on some blockchain technology stuff.   Our News is sponsored by Buddy Insurance. It's big time training and racing season.  Buddy Insurance is the kind of peace of mind so you can enjoy your training and racing to their fullest.  Buddy's mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle.  You can now get on-demand accident insurance to make sure you get cash for bills fast and fill any gaps between your current coverage.  Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account.  There's no commitment or charge to create one.  Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day.  Check it out!   Endurance News: NBC Triathlon Schedule Men's race - Sunday July 25th at 5:30pm ET Women's race - Monday July 26th at 5:30pm ET Relay race - Friday July 30th at 6:30pm ET USAT Foundation Watch Party.    This deaf-blind Paralympian was told to navigate Tokyo alone. So she quit Team USA. TIMONIUM, Md. — Five years ago, Becca Meyers was on the floor of her room in the Olympic Village at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Paralympics, balled up and sobbing, frustrated and terrified. She had stopped eating because she couldn't find the athletes' dining area. Even after her parents rescued her and pumped her full of calories and confidence in time for her to win three gold medals and a silver for Team USA, she made a promise to herself: She would never put herself through such a nightmare again. On Sunday evening, roughly five weeks before the start of the Tokyo Paralympics, Meyers, a deaf-blind swimmer with a chance to medal in four events, pulled the plug on her Olympic dream — most likely forever. With a click, she sent an email informing U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee officials of her decision to withdraw from Team USA.   Gwen Jorgensen is Leaving Bowerman Track Club After four years at the Nike-sponsored club coached by Jerry Schumacher, Gwen Jorgensen announced today that she's leaving Bowerman Track Club to be coached by Bobby McGee, who she has worked with in the past. In a video uploaded to her YouTube channel, Jorgensen explained that a mix of career and family goals led to this decision. “I've had two marathons that just haven't proven I can do it,” she said. “I want to just have a marathon, that's like, OK, I can run this.” She and her husband, Patrick Lemieux, are also looking for a new place to live and are considering having more children. Jorgensen won the Olympic gold at the Rio Games in 2016 in triathlon, and announced a year later she would shift to running, with a focus on medaling in the marathon. Due to extended recovery after heel surgery to repair Haglund's deformity in May 2019, she didn't end up competing in the Olympic marathon trials last year—in early 2020, she decided to focus on the track.   “My goals in the marathon aren't changing. My timeline is,” she said at the time.   What's New in the 303: REMEMBERING MIKE GREER – A PIONEER, INNOVATOR AND FRIEND An athlete, race director, official, volunteer, author and speaker. A coach and a mentor. An inspiration and an innovator. A pioneer of the sport and a titan of the community. Mike Greer, who dedicated his life to triathlon and the multisport community, passed away at 82 on July 21. His service to the sport spanned nearly four decades and encompassed every facet of the industry. The Funeral service is planned for Monday, July 26 at 1 p.m. CT in Lubbock, Texas at the Sanders Funeral Home. Mike competed in over 400 triathlons across every distance and continued to excel as an age-group athlete into his 80s, created and served as the race director of Buffalo Springs Lake 70.3 at Lubbock, Texas, for the past 30-plus years, held the position of both Interim Executive Director and President of the Board of Directors of USA Triathlon, and created the swim-bike discipline of aquabike, among other accomplishments and contributions.  Mike was one of the forerunners of the sport who guided triathlon through its formative years to bring it stability, authenticity and solvency, and laid the foundation for the current success of both the sport and the National Governing Body. “All of us stand on the shoulders of Mike – what he did for our sport and USA Triathlon cannot be overstated,” said Rocky Harris, USA Triathlon CEO. “He taught all of us so much about both triathlon and life, and his legacy will have a lasting impact in every corner of our industry and community.”   Ride/Race Mt. Evans–Bob Cook Memorial July 25th, only Chance to Ride with No Cars For 2021, the Bob Cooke Memorial Mt. Evans Hill Climb is a partner event in the Gran Fondo National Series. Here's what that means for riders: Age group results from the Mt. Evans Hill Climb Gran Fondo will count toward the season-long Gran Fondo National Series Championship points competition. Regionally, athletes can also earn points at the Triple Bypass Gran Fondo on August 21 and the Golden Gran Fondo on August 29. Series Points will be awarded based on Gran Fondo National Series age groups, which are different than the age group categories at the Mt. Evans Hill Climb Gran Fondo. Updated Series Points standings are available on the Gran Fondo National Series website. Gran Fondo National Series points will not be awarded to riders competing in the USA Cycling race. Riders can qualify for the 2022 Gran Fondo National Championship event in either the Mt. Evans Hill Climb Gran Fondo or in the Mt. Evans Hill Climb USA Cycling race based on performance, see criteria at Gran Fondo National Championship.    Tri Boulder As one of Colorado's most popular summer triathlons, Tri Boulder offers many different multisport race distances, all in one eventful day! Join us for a full day of racing at the Rez. Long Course Boulder Beast Triathlon & Aquabike Olympic & Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon & Relays Saturday, July 24th, 2021 Boulder Reservoir, 5565 N 51st St Boulder, CO 80301 We can't wait to get to racing at the Boulder Reservoir! Saturday is going to be a great day with temperatures reaching 88°F during the race. The water temperature at Boulder Reservoir as of July 13th is 77° Boulder Beast Run Course – The Boulder Beast Triathlon Run Course is 15k/9.3 miles. Runners will complete the 10k course for lap 1, and the 5k course for lap 2. Duathlon – Duathletes will run 5k, bike 12.4 miles, and finish with a 5k run. Boulder Beast Aquabike – Aquabike athletes will swim 1.2 miles, and bike 50 miles.   Bill & Rich's Excellent [Endurance] Adventure Bermuda follow up No fast food places except one KFC - McDonalds Bermuda (bermuda4u.com) Population ~62,000 Bermuda is one of the 14 British Overseas Territories 54 square kilometers or 20 square miles 21 miles long and 1.5 at the widest point 54% Black, 31% White, 8% Multiracial, 4% Asian, 3% Other Video of the Week: Morgan Pearson - 5 x Mile   Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment.  We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

It's time to say goodbye to Witsup. The thing is, I don't want to write “it's with a heavy heart that we say goodbye … “ because my heart has done so much heavy lifting the last few weeks, if not months, as I have come to the incredibly tough decision to close down WITSUP and move on. I want to say that I'm finally in a space that it's with a light and happy heart that I can close this chapter, be excited about the next one and truly celebrate all of the awesomeness that WITSUP has achieved over a decade. From day one, WITSUP was a fight for improving the media landscape and the community for women in triathlon and sport, and we achieved so much in this space. But, for me, I now need to move on and find what lights my fire again. We decided to give WITSUP a send off via a podcast, so if you want to join us for an emotional trip down memory lane, we asked some of our faves to help share some stories. Hot tip: Don't edit your own finale podcast - it was brutal, but a beautiful thing. Thanks to Linsey Corbin, Belinda Granger, Mirinda Carfrae, Laura Siddall, Jordan Blanco, Meredith Kessler, Caroline Steffen, Rachel Joyce and Lizzy Blatchford. So what's next? I'm not entirely sure, but I know I'll dive in with the passion and drive I had when we launched WITSUP. And stay tuned, maybe the podcast will be back but will just be slightly different. Who knows. But firstly, and most importantly, I'm going to change the batteries in Frankie's toy that I've been telling her I'll do for weeks, steal a few extra cuddles, and probably have a gin. Thank you everyone so so much for all of your support over the years. It's been a hell of a ride.

This week we have Sharon Madison and John Genell from We Ride 4. We Ride 4 is a community of cyclists that create unique experiences for members through weekly rides, participation in cycling events and social gatherings throughout the year.  What makes them really unique is their charitable organization and partnerships to improve communities and conservation awareness.   Show Sponsor: VENGA   Venga CBD knows how important sleep is for athletes so they created Venga Super Sleep.  It has Melatonin, CBD AND an all-new cannabinoid CBN that’s been shown to promote sleep.  You get all three in Venga Super Sleep and it’s available now. I think they sold out in the first couple of days but are sure to have more soon.   Oh, and get this - no sleep aid hangover. You’ll wake up well-rested and refreshed because Venga Super Sleep is all-natural and works with your body’s systems to promote a great night’s sleep.  As with all of Venga CBD’s products, Super Sleep is 100% THC-free and non-habit forming.   You can check it out at Vengacbd.com/sleep and they have a great bundle offer running: If you buy a bottle of the Venga CBD daily CBD Ultra Gels, you can get a bottle of Super Sleep for just $34.00. It’s typically $85, so it’s a smokin’ deal!   Go to vengacbd.com/sleep to get all the details and don’t forget that our listeners get a X discount with coupon code X (only valid on full-priced items, not bundles).    Just go to https://vengaendurance.com/303podcast to order yours today. First-time order is 30% off with code (303PODCAST).  We've also added 50% off your first month's subscription with code (303SUBSCRIPTION).   In Today's Show Feature interview - We Ride 4 Endurance News - Arzechena, Leeds  What New in the 303 - Colorado Tri, E-Rock and BRAC to Bicycle Colorado Video of the Week - Arzechena Highlights     Interview Sponsor: UCAN Take your performance to the next level with UCAN Energy and Bars made with SuperStarch®  UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars to fuel serious athletes.  UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of sugar-based products.  Steady energy equals sustained performance!   Saw Tim O'Donnell has his hands on UCAN EDGE.  Each has 15g of SuperStarch Energy and 0g sugar.  They are not a gel consistency, which is awesome!  Is much more like a liquid.  Tear off the top and just rolled it up.  It wasn't sticky like gels.  The flavor is like the tropical orange flavor of the Energy SuperStarch powder.  I may  my extra test tubes of UCAN SuperStarch.   You put in the training, so don't let nutrition limit your performance.  Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly!  Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co   Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co,    Interview with Sharon Madison and John Genell Madison was once a professional cyclist, and has since dedicated her life’s work to building a community around the idea that a bike creates freedom and empowerment. She started the bike club at Wish 4 Wheels, providing bikes to second graders at Title 1 schools in Denver, and in the midst of the pandemic she created a new non-profit organization – We Ride 4 — which raises funds to support organizations that promote fitness, health and outdoor adventure for children.   We also have John Genell who is a former Board member of Wish for Wheels and helped found We Ride 4 with Sharon.  John comes from a career working in Big 5 Consulting.  John was at Deloitte when I was at Arthur Anderson.  More recently he worked at Grant Thornton and now in the property development business.  He's also an avid cyclist and Chief Ambassador at We Ride 4.   Let's get into our interview with Sharon Madison and John Genell. We Ride 4   Our News is sponsored by Buddy Insurance. It's big time training and racing season.  Buddy Insurance is the kind of peace of mind so you can enjoy your training and racing to their fullest.  Buddy’s mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle.  You can now get on-demand accident insurance to make sure you get cash for bills fast and fill any gaps between your current coverage.  Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account.  There's no commitment or charge to create one.  Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day.  Check it out!   Endurance News:   ARZACHENA, Italy — Matt McElroy (Huntington Beach, Calif.) led a group of five Americans Saturday at a World Triathlon Cup race in a 61-man field highlighted by three world champions in Arzachena, Italy. McElroy’s fifth-place finish was his best international result since a string of three consecutive World Triathlon Cup wins in the fall of 2019. With a time of 55 minutes, 11 seconds on the sprint-distance course, McElroy was 12 seconds off a podium that was led by Great Britain’s Jonathan Brownlee, a two-time Olympic medalist and 2012 World Triathlon champion, in 54:48. Adrien Briffod of Switzerland claimed silver in 54:52 for his first World Triathlon Cup medal since a June 2017 win, while three-time World Triathlon champion Mario Mola of Spain was third in 54:59. On a warm, dry day in Italy, it was Seth Rider (Germantown, Tenn.) who appeared to be the U.S. favorite through the start of the race. Hungary’s Márk Dévay led after the 750-meter swim, followed by a group of 10 that included Rider. In third after the first transition, the 2014 U.S. Youth Olympian took the lead at one point during the first lap of the bike among a trio that included Dévay and Brownlee. Rider, McElroy and 2010 Youth Olympian Kevin McDowell (Geneva, Ill.) all remained in the large lead group of up to 24 athletes throughout the three-lap, 19.3-kilometer ride with McDowell and McElroy sixth and seventh at the end of the bike, which was led by Frenchmen Paul Georgenthum and Arthur Berland. Rider was once again the leading American after the second transition, in fourth, until McElroy made his move during the 5-kilometer run. McElroy vaulted from 11th to fifth in the first lap of the run, and fought to maintain that pace through the finish while Brownlee and Briffod broke away on the second and final lap to lead the race.  McDowell placed 21st in 56:05 and Rider 24th in 56:36. With a time of 57:43, 2016 Olympian Ben Kanute (Geneva, Ill.) was 35th, while Darr Smith (Atlanta, Ga.), who had raced the Olympic-distance World Triathlon Cup Lisbon one week prior, was 47th in 1:00:23. McElroy’s finish improved his rank in the World Triathlon Olympic Qualification Rankings by one spot. The U.S. will send three men to Tokyo if it maintains three men in the top-30 of the Olympic Qualification Rankings by June 14. Morgan Pearson, who did not compete in Arzachena, is the only U.S. male currently qualified for the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team by way of his bronze medal at the World Triathlon Championship Series Yokohama on May 15. All remaining spots on the U.S. Olympic Team will be named via discretion by USA Triathlon’s Games Athletes Selection Committee after June 14. Other notes- US only country to have 3 athletes each men and women Jonathon Brownlee broke free by a mile on the first climb dropping Seth Rider and Richard Varga Kristian Blummenfelt 20 seconds back on the swim finish and then caught JB on the decent of the first climb Richard Varga first off the bike Only one US woman in the field, Gina Sereno who DNF'd Kevin McDowell, 21st Ben Kanute down 3 minutes and 35th   Results: Elite Men | 2021 World Triathlon Cup Arzachena — World Triathlon Results: Elite Women | 2021 World Triathlon Cup Arzachena — World Triathlon   What's New in the 303:   Without Limits, Boulder Triathlon Race info & registration | withoutlimits this weekend at Boulder Res with a Sprint, Oly, Du and Aquabike   Elephant Rock Ride Elephant Rock | Roll Massif has a kids ride, Family Fun Ride, 28.5 Gravel, 44, 62, and 100.   It Could Be Me board member announcement; Mo Siegel (Celestial Seasonings and Red Zinger bike classic founder), Chris Carmichael, Pete Piccolo, Rachel Joyce   BRAC Changes Name to Colorado Cycling and Re-defines Mission Denver, Colorado.  Colorado Cycling (formerly the Bicycle Racing Association of Colorado) is proud to release its new logo and mission statement.  The organization changed its name this spring to reflect its new identity and mission, which is to support the full spectrum of cycling events in our great state.  “Rather than focusing our energy on solely the traditional forms of bicycle racing, the organization is now committed to supporting, enhancing, and growing the sport in all its forms, including road, mountain, track, gravel, cyclocross, triathlon, high school league and fundraising events,” said Andy Johnson, Board President.   Colorado Cycling has adopted a new mission statement that reflects this change: “Colorado Cycling advances the sport by inspiring our community to experience cycling events in the Rocky Mountain region.”   In addition, Colorado Cycling has created a new logo for the organization, which illustrates the organization’s 45 years of service to the cycling community.  It features the red rider image that has been part of the organization’s identity for decades, and incorporates the familiar blue, red and yellow of the state flag.   Bill & Rich's Excellent [Endurance] Adventure Bill Elephant Rock? Rich Open water swimming at Chatfield and training for Pikes Peak and the Triple Discuss Major Taylor book if time   Video of the Week: World Triathlon Cup Arzachena - Elite Men's Highlights   Upcoming Interviews 5th at Arzachena, Matt McElroy joining us to talk about that race, his race this weekend in Leeds and the Olympic selection process. We are being introduced to Coach Jeff Troesch by Sue Reynolds.  Jeff Troesch, MA, LMHC is an internationally recognized expert in the field of mental skills training and performance enhancement and has been involved in training athletes and other elite performers since 1988.   Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment.  We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

Set in the gorgeous, sprawling countryside of the Pacific Northwest, Eileen Garvin's The Music of Bees is about finding friendship in the most unlikely of places, and the families we choose for ourselves. Heartwarming, inspirational and redemptive, it is perfect for fans of The Language of Flowers and Rachel Joyce. After the sudden death of her husband, Alice Holtzman finds herself a social pariah. Unfashionable, middle-aged, childless and with only 120,000 honeybees for company. On the other side of town, Jake Stevenson and his enormous blue mohawk had a bright future in front of them studying music, all until an accident at a high school party leaves him with a broken spine. But when Alice crashes her pick-up truck, packed with thousands of restless honeybees, into Jake, knocking him from his wheelchair, it is the start of an unlikely of friendship that will pull both of them through the darkest stages of their grief. As these new friends begin to heal one another, Alice realises that Jake has a gift - not only is he a natural with her bees, but he can hear their buzzing as a form of music. All seems right with their world - until the buzzing stops. With a pesticide company threatening the local honeybee population, and everything Alice and Jake have worked for, these friends must unite to defend their bees.

Glen and I are joined today by Inspirational athlete, Triny Willerton, who is the founder of ItCouldBeMe (itcouldbeme.org), a non-profit on a mission to change the relationship between drivers and vulnerable users of the road by re-humanizing cyclists and creating a movement of mutual responsibility and respect to make roads safer together. Just a few years earlier, Triny decided to get back into shape after gaining weight during multiple pregnancies, and changed the course of her life. She met her husband, Nigel, in a race; she progressed to being a high-performing age group triathlete with a goal of qualifying for the IRONMAN Triathlon World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. On the cusp of achieving her goal, she was nearly killed by a speeding driver while she was training on her bike. Her story was already inspirational, but now Triny had only 5-months to recover from immobility in her hospital bed to race in Kona as the representative of Women for Tri. With her signature determination, Triny achieved her dream of racing in Kona. With this experience, her passion for bike safety led Triny to found, ItCouldBeMe, a non-profit working to improve road safety for cyclists. To find out more, please visit us at www.itcouldbeme.orgTo join us as an ambassador:https://www.itcouldbeme.org/ambassador-program/Coeursports:https://www.coeursports.com/collections/new-arrivalsNewton Running:https://www.newtonrunning.comHeadsweats:https://www.headsweats.com/collections/it-could-be-meRudy Project:https://www.rudyprojectna.com/Bicycle Coloradohttps://www.bicyclecolorado.org/Rachel Joyce and Dana Platin workshops :http://www.thewarmiproject.com/reinasCycliq Upride :https://upride.cc/Secretary of Transportation- Pete Buttigieghttps://www.transportation.gov/office-of-secretary Articles: https://303triathlon.com/tag/triny-willerton/ https://www.coeursports.com/blogs/latest/it-could-be-me

Charlotte Bronte's true identity revealed through five powerful, poignant letters.5.Marking the 200th anniversary of Charlotte Bronte's birth, Rachel Joyce - a best-selling author herself - considers how, on the publication of Jane Eyre, Bronte reacted to becoming a literary sensation.When Jane Eyre was published in 1847, it was a literary sensation. Rachel Joyce reflects both on Bronte's modest excitement that her book was being read by "such men as Mr Thackeray", and her absolute confidence in her own writing and literary judgement.Rachel Joyce is the best-selling author of The Lonely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, and recently wrote a new adaptation of Jane Eyre for BBC Radio 4.Producer: Beaty Rubens.

John Wilson talks to the godfather of punk, Iggy Pop, ahead of this year's BBC Music John Peel Lecture; Simon Schama reviews the National Gallery's new blockbuster exhibition Rembrandt: The Late Works; Bob Geldof talks about re-forming The Boomtown Rats; Gillian Anderson discusses her debut sci-fi novel, A Vision of Fire; Disney chief Thomas Schumacher on creating The Lion King and a stage version of Frozen; Rachel Joyce on how to follow a Booker-nominated, bestselling novel; and Cat Stevens on his newest album, Tell 'Em I'm Gone.