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The centre of the world. It's a funny concept, really, because on a planet with 8 billion people, the world's attention never settles on any one event or thing for much more than a moment. Most of the time you would probably argue that the world's attention is divided and scattered. It takes an historic moment, something really big, truly significant, to hone those 8 billion sets of eyes to one point. And to be there in person, to actually experience it for yourself is to be an eyewitness to history. I met a guy who was on his OE in Europe in 1989 when he woke up one morning and heard maybe something was stirring. He hustled to a train and ended up with his photograph in the New York Times, tearing down the Berlin Wall. Truthfully, I can't compete with that. But by the nature of my job, I guess I've been fortunate to witness some reasonably significant events, first hand. I sat there as Pope Francis addressed the General Assembly of the United Nations. I've seen Presidential inaugurations, Obama speaking on the mall. I was there in the room in 2016 when Donald Trump strode into a Philadelphia arena and formally accepted the Republican nomination for President of the United States. Something tells me that despite our geographic isolation, New Zealanders are good at sniffing out big historic moments. It could be a regal one – a royal wedding of a funeral? It can be a tragic event like witnessing the 9/11 attacks. Sport can be a good one. I saw Leo Messi score for Argentina at the opening game of the 2014 Football World Cup. That was special. And I was sitting on the finish line when Usain Bolt won the 100m at the Rio Olympic Games. Sometimes it takes luck. Sometimes it takes money. And sometimes it takes an exclusive kind of privilege that almost none of us will ever have. Take a papal conclave. There might be 1.4 billion Catholics on the planet, but only those cardinals who were in the room will ever truly know what it was like to be a part of that conclave. Just being outside in St Peters Square would be an incredible experience; the moment everyone saw the white smoke. But just imagine being inside. If you were to divide the number of followers worldwide by every man in that room, there are more than ten million Catholics for each individual cardinal. But only those cardinals will know what it's like to be there in person, to see the votes tallied, to hear the new Pope choose a name. The world's attention might have been focused on the Vatican, waiting for the smoke, but for this moment, only a tiny few were there. 133 eyewitnesses to a moment in history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On December 13th, 2008, Tony Hoffman was paroled by the California Department of Correction after serving a two-year sentence for a drug-related robbery. While incarcerated, Tony set four goals: Race BMX professionally, go to the Olympics, start a non-profit called the Freewheel Project, and become a professional mental health and substance abuse speaker.Today, he's done it all… and so much more.Tony's youth was riddled with the dichotomy of athletic success mixed with substance abuse. During his senior year at Clovis High School he was featured on the cover of BMXer Magazine, and was sponsored by Fox Racing, Spy Sunglasses and Airwalk Shoes.But eventually, Tony's mental health eventually deteriorated to a point where he could no longer thrive in sports and he took to life on the streets. He battled addiction, violence, and homelessness, and at one point, was even the victim of a robbery and stabbing.His life of crime eventually led him to prison… and that's where everything changed. A chance encounter with an unexpected mentor would change his understanding of spirituality forever, and flip the switch on his outlook on life.Since parolling from prison, Tony has tirelessly worked towards achieving his goals and the dreams he'd set out for while incarcerated. He raced BMX professionally for several years and continued on to coach Brooke Crain to a 4th place finish at the Rio Olympic Games, accomplishing his dream of going to the Olympics. The Freewheel Project was very successful for many years helping thousands of youth through action sports before moving on to pursuing a very demanding national speaking career. Today Tony is an author, an owner of pH Wellness drug and alcohol treatment facility, and one of the world's most requested mental health and substance use speakers.************Show Notes:A big thank you to Tony for joining the podcast and sharing your inspiring story. Follow Tony on Instagram @tonymhoffman or at his website TonyHoffmanSpeaking.com.************Make sure to follow Jamie @jamiehess on Instagram for news & updates, and visit our companion Instagram account @gratitudeology for a sneak peek into the personal moments discussed on the show.************The Gratitudeology Podcast theme music is by HYLLS, performed by Nadia Ali @thenadiaaliAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Welcome to episode 206 with Karsta Lowe, who is an Olympian and professional volley ball player who was a member of the United States women's national team that won bronze medals at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. Karsta has played volley ball, at the highest level, all over the world, winning multiple titles and medals along the way.  But throughout her career she was also struggling with anxiety, depression and OCD which would later lead to an eating disorder and suicidal thoughts. In this episode I chat to Karsta about how both her mental struggles and international career progressed and intertwined. We chat about her childhood experiences with mental health issues and about how these were complicated further by the loss of her father at a young age. We also chat about going to the Olympics and the struggles she faced off the court, how all of this led to Karsta getting help and what that help looked like for her. And we chat about life after professional sport, the different types of grief, learning to be gentle and how life changes when you accept radical compassion. The idea of a lifelong athlete being at the Olympic Games, on the way to winning a medal, but also completely falling apart at the same time, just goes to show that you never know what someone might be going through, despite how strong they look on the outside. You can connect with Karsta on social media @karstalowe You can connect with me on social media @propermentalpodcast or via www.propermentalpodcast.com. You can support the show and help me to keep it independent and ad free by buying a coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/propermental Another great way to support the show and spread the word is to rate, review and subscribe on whatever platform you get your podcasts from. If you or anyone you know needs to find support in your local area, please go to www.hubofhope.co.uk Thanks for listening!

This episode is brilliant, please listen and a huge thanks to both Hayley and Stirrup and Lead for sponsoring this episode .⭐️Hayley has represented Great Britain in several Nations Cup teams and has participated in the World Cup series, where she qualified and competed in the final in Paris.Hayley was a reserve for the British team at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, she won the British Dressage Supreme National Championship title in 2018, was a member of the World Class Podium potential squad for six years, and awarded the FEI Gold Badge of honour.⭐️In this episode we discuss her amazing partnership and journey with Rubin's Nite ⭐️ Developing a partnership and what that journey was like ⭐️The highs and lows of dressage ⭐️ Mindset and why it's so important ⭐️ Her training philosophy ⭐️ Up and coming horses ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️You need to listen to this episode, it's fantastic it's also kindly sponsored by @stirrupandlead please share and comment below, you can also follow and rate the show on Spotify.

Further details of Olivia Podmore's mistreatment within the Cycling NZ programme have been revealed at an inquest into the 24 year-old's death today. Evidence of a series of serious bullying incidents, including one that occurred immediately prior to Podmore taking the startline at the Rio Olympic Games, was heard by the coroner's court today. Sports correspondent Dana Johannsen spoke to Lisa Owen.

Many of you know today's guest as a professional tennis player, but these days she's spending more time on the roads and in the water. Monica Puig is a 2016 Olympic gold medalist and has found herself challenging her mind and body in a whole new way, pushing her way to the Ironman World Championships in Nice. We talk about the pivot from professional tennis to triathlon, starting from the beginning of how she got into tennis in the first place. Monica also gets real with us about the internal dialogue when she made the difficult decision to step away from tennis and how she continues to develop mentally to push through an entirely new challenge in the triathlon.  IN THIS EPISODE The decision to pivot from tennis to the world of triathlons (4:45) A reflection on the 2016 Rio Olympic Games (9:30)  Feeling comfort in knowing your support system during life's challenges (16:48) Finding yourself and feeling of purpose (19:36) The mentality needed to push through and how Monica harnesses the right mindset (22:23) Moncia's first world major marathon experience (32:30) Garnering the courage to keep going when everything is telling you otherwise (38:59) The peach and pit of this transition in Monica's life (42:23) The art of being kind but firm and the importance of setting boundaries (48:30) SOCIAL @monicaace93 ⁠⁠⁠@emilyabbate⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@hurdlepodcast⁠⁠⁠ OFFERS AG1 | Head to drinkag1.com/hurdle to get 5 free travel packs and a year's supply of vitamin D3 + k2 drops with your first purchase JOIN: ⁠⁠⁠⁠THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP⁠⁠⁠⁠ SIGN UP: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Weekly Hurdle Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ ASK ME A QUESTION: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode!⁠

This week our guest is Danielle Reedy Danielle Reedy (she/her) is an Olympian, Speaker, Coach, Author, and Podcast Host. From Canada to Australia, she pursued her impossible dream of joining the Australian National Synchronised Swimming Team and competing in the Olympics, achieving that goal at the Rio Olympic Games in 2016. After five years on the team, including three World Championships, Danielle made history as part of Australia's First Mixed Duet in 2019 before retiring. Now, she passionately guides individuals worldwide through her podcast, programs, retreats and coaching, helping them liberate their body, mind, and soul to live a life they love.  Exchange Quotes: “Choose the great adventure of being brave and afraid. At the exact same time.” – Brené Brown “Life is meant to be experienced. Put yourself out there. Do things you've never done. Live a life where at the end you will have no regrets.” – Anonymous Exchange Links: Danielle's website: www.daniellekettlewell.com Follow Danielle on TikTok and Instagram @thedaniellereedy Follow @epicexchanges on Facebook and Instagram www.kellysniderauthor.com

Danielle Reedy (she/her) is an Olympian, Speaker, Coach, Author, and Podcast Host. From Canada to Australia, she pursued her impossible dream of joining the Australian National Synchronized Swimming Team and competing in the Olympics, achieving that goal at the Rio Olympic Games in 2016. After five years on the team, including three World Championships, Danielle made history as part of Australia's First Mixed Duet in 2019 before retiring. Now, she passionately guides individuals worldwide through her podcast, programs, retreats and coaching, helping them liberate their body, mind, and soul to live a life they love. Danielle's Website: Danielle Kettlewell - Home Page From James: FREE Passive Income Masterclass (profityourknowledge.com)

In this special coaches edition, we hear from Gemma Maini and Matt Davy about recent running results and Olympian Madeline Heiner takes us back to the Rio Olympics and about what it was like to represent your country in the biggest event in the world! Firstly, Gemma Maini, give us a recap of a tough Gold Coast Marathon and then bouncing back for the win at Run Melbourne Half Marathon. Matt provides an update on his running and health. The Teamrun2pb Coaches Award is presented to a worth winner, who has overcome lots of obstacles but was rewarded over the weekend with a big PB. 2 x Olympic Finalist Madeline Heiner, comes back on the podcast for a chat about her current running and coaching, before a deep dive into when she represented Australia at the Rio Olympic Games, including a chat about the selection process and qualifying for the Olympics. training and managing the body leading into the games, competing in the Steeple and 5000m. Madeline also talks about life after the games, before a Fun Q&A from chriso including bakery chat running shoes, advice for young runners, favorite meal, and a 2025 goal.

During his senior year at Clovis High School, Tony Hoffman graced the cover of BMXer Magazine and secured sponsorships from Fox Racing, Spy Sunglasses, and Airwalk Shoes. It appeared that Tony was on a path to stardom. However, beneath the surface, he battled crippling anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts. His substance use began in his senior year, leading to a rapid decline in his mental health and eventual opioid addiction. Misuse of Oxycontin and other drugs plunged him into a life marked by addiction, crime, homelessness, and incarceration.Since being paroled from prison, Tony has worked tirelessly to achieve the goals and dreams he set during his incarceration. He raced BMX professionally for several years and coached Brooke Crain to a 4th place finish at the Rio Olympic Games, fulfilling his dream of participating in the Olympics. The Freewheel Project was highly successful, helping thousands of youth through action sports before Tony transitioned to a demanding national speaking career. Today, Tony is an author, owner of pH Wellness drug and alcohol treatment facility, and one of the world's most sought-after speakers on mental health and substance use.Hear his amazing journey and be sure to follow him on Instagram & TikTok @tonymhoffman.

Antibiotic resistance poses a significant threat in both human and veterinary medicine. In this episode, equine surgeon Bruce Bladon discusses the importance of addressing antibiotic use in equine practice. Bruce considers the challenges of monitoring and reducing antibiotic use, emphasising the need for a shift in attitude towards antibiotic prescription.Antibiotic licensing issues and the practical limitations of culture and sensitivity are explored. Bruce addresses the moral responsibility of veterinarians to use antibiotics judiciously, considering both the best interests of individual horses and the vital collective need to combat resistance. Finally, Bruce shares his views on the controversial use of enrofloxacin.Bruce Bladon:Bruce Bladon graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 1988 and spent one year in mixed practice before moving to equine practice. In 1995 he undertook a Residency in Equine Surgery at the University of Bristol. He is now a clinical director and principal equine surgeon at Donnington Grove Equine Hospital. He became a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2001 and Fellow of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2016. He will be BEVA President in 2024/25. Bruce is interested in all branches of equine surgery, particularly colic surgery, arthroscopy and fracture repair. He also has an interest in MRI and CT imaging. Bruce has published over 40 papers and has lectured around the world. He was equine surgeon at the Rio Olympic Games and the Asian Games in 2023.Gayle Hallowell:Gayle graduated from the University of Cambridge and then completed a rotating large animal internship and residency at the Royal Veterinary College. She then moved to the University of Nottingham to complete a PhD on the equine aortic valve and worked there until 2022 when she joined IVC Evidensia as Director of Veterinary Professional Development. She still loves working as an internal medicine and ECC specialist at Pool House Equine Hospital a day a week.Powered by IVC EvidensiaAt IVC Evidensia we're building the world's best veterinary group, with a single purpose; healthy animals and happy owners.Visit ivcevidensia.co.uk to find out more, or follow us on social media.Please note that the views expressed by hosts and guests in this podcast Clinic do not necessarily reflect those of IVC Evidensia.Links:Pool House Equine Hospital https://www.poolhouseequine.co.uk/Latest VARSS Report issued by the VMD: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/663373da1834d96a0aa6cfd5/2779033-v1-VARSS_2022__April_2024_Update_.pdfBEVA ProtectME Toolkit: https://www.beva.org.uk/Guidance-and-Resources/Medicines/AntibioticsFree access paper published in EVJ referenced in this episode: https://beva.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/evj.13988

In January 2023 Ellie Downie announced her retirement from the sport of gymnastics.  At just fifteen she made her senior debut, winning bronze all around at the European championships in France. Ellie became an Olympian in 2016 competing alongside her sister Becky and team mates at the Rio Olympic Games where she finished 11th all round at just sixteen years of age. The following year in 2017 she made history, becoming the first British gymnast ever to win an all around gold medal at a major championships. An injury she picked up that year led to ankle surgery in the summer of 2017 and unfortunately led to a second surgery one year later. Over the next eighteen months she earned her place back in the British team and took a bronze medal on vault at the 2019 World gymnastics championships. Ellie missed out on the Tokyo Olympics and following the tragic death of her brother in 2021, faced challenges inside and outside of the sport.  She is now a qualified personal trainer and is an ambassador for the British heart foundation. And this is her story. 

THE KELLY CARDENAS PODCAST PRESENTS Lonie Paxton is a dynamic marketing leader who successfully transitioned from a 12 year NFL playing career to help lead one of the fastest growing global technology and lifestyle brands of the last decade.  Positions of increasing responsibility demonstrate an excellent cross-functional skill set with consistent, documented success in top line growth, organizational development, strategic sports and entertainment partnerships, community building, lifestyle marketing, content creation, maintaining high profile relationships, brand building, social marketing and product placement.  Lonie Paxton is best known as one of the best NFL long snappers of his era, and the creator of the famous “Snow Angel” following the Patriots overtime win in the 2000 AFC divisional playoff game vs. the Oakland Raiders. Playing in four Super Bowls and winning three with the New England Patriots, he ended his illustrious 250 game, twelve year career with the Denver Broncos in 2013.  In 2017, he signed a one day contract with New England to officially retire as a member of the Patriots organization. In NFL circles, Paxton was known for his spirit, camaraderie, and his unique ability to create relationships which transcended the locker rooms across the League, with NFL front offices, sponsors and affiliates alike.  After retiring from the National Football League, he parlayed his talents and creativity in the sports marketing arena into a position as a Senior Marketing Manager in Global Sports and Entertainment for GoPro, the #1 selling action camera in the world.   At GoPro, Paxton created cohesive marketing plans and has overseen multi-year partnerships with NHL, PGA, Monday Night Football and Fox Sports. He also created 360 marketing activations for industry powerhouses such as Under Amour, Real Madrid and the PGA.  Under his management, GoPro boasts a global ambassador roster with a reach of over 150 million in APAC, LATAM, US, UK and India.  In addition, Paxton has been instrumental in creating onsite activations for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games and Super Bowl 50, and he has lead collaborative production strategies for multiple content series ideations and executions for the #4 ranked consumer brand on Instagram, GoPro! In addition to his executive duties at GoPro, Paxton has served as the Vice President of the Active Force Foundation, a nonprofit adaptive sports foundation which created a revolutionary 4 wheel adaptive mountain bike product and implemented a philanthropic program for paraplegic military veterans and athletes. Thank you for rocking with the podcast. Podcast MERCH is now available ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ Thank you to our sponsors ⁠⁠⁠THE VIBE ROOM⁠⁠⁠ Be sure to check out my new audiobook ⁠⁠⁠SUCCESS LEAVES CLUES⁠⁠⁠ (THE 7 P'S THAT CAN SHIFT YOUR REALITY) ⁠⁠⁠PRIVATE MONEY CLUB⁠⁠⁠  USE CODE - KELLY500 ⁠⁠⁠MONEY SCHOOL⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TABLE ONE HOSPITALITY⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠RAVEN DRUM FOUNDATION⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠THE MINA GROUP⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠SECRET KNOCK⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠FAMECAST⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Findlay Volvo Las Vegas⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Cardenas Law Group⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Squeeze Dried⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠BLING SHINE SERUM⁠⁠⁠-The #1 seller of over 15 years and the only product to be endorsed by my MAMA! MORE ⁠⁠⁠KELLY⁠⁠⁠ “JOY IS THE ART OF FALLING IN LOVE WITH YOUR CURRENT CIRCUMSTANCES AND ALLOWING MAGIC TO HAPPEN!” EXECUTIVE PRODUCER MAKENA CARDENAS --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kelly-cardenas/message

Step into the world of Mixed Martial Arts with none other than Dr. Heather Linden, the Senior Director of Physical Therapy for the UFC Performance Institute. Drawing from her remarkable journey from the Olympics to the UFC, Heather enlightens us about the unique challenges and rewards of working with world-class MMA athletes. She takes us behind the scenes of creating a top-tier sports medicine clinic from scratch and building an interdisciplinary team to work with UFC fighters from across the globe. Dr. Heather Linden is the Senior Director of Physical Therapy for the UFC Performance Institute (UFCPI). She manages both UFCPI sports medicine departments in Las Vegas, NV, and Shanghai, China. Recently, Heather was awarded the “Trainer of the Year” award at the 2022 World MMA Awards.  Before joining the UFC, Heather worked at the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee Sports Medicine Division and was the director of an outpatient orthopedic clinic in Los Angeles.Heather worked at the Colorado Springs Olympic Training Center for over six years as part of the USOPC's multi-disciplinary sports medicine team. Heather was on staff for Team USA for the 2012 London Olympic Games, 2014 Sochi Olympic Games, 2015 Parapan Am Games, 2016 Youth Winter Olympic Games, and 2016 Rio Olympic Games. Heather's current responsibilities include injury prevention, designing and implementing rehabs, performing baseline orthopedic and baseline concussion testing, performing daily treatments, concussion management, and providing UFC fight week support.Heather is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and supports the Orthopedic Sections within APTA. Heather is a Credentialed Clinical Instructor by the APTA. Her certifications include Pilates Instructor, Kinesio-Tape Techniques, Mobilization with Movement, Graston, Dry Needling, Functional Dry Needling, Functional Movement Screen (FMS), Myofascial Decompression, Myofascial Manipulation, Functional Range Conditioning, Endo-Nasal Technique, Active Release, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization, Postural Restoration, Blood Flow Restriction, Craniosacral therapy, and Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA).Linden received her Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Tech University and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Old Dominion University. She was an honors graduate and a collegiate varsity athlete.    About the ShowWe cover all things related to sports science, nutrition, and performance. The Sports Science Dudes represent the opinions of the hosts and guests. They are not the official opinions of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), the Society for Sports Neuroscience, or Nova Southeastern University. The advice provided on this show should not be construed as medical advice and is purely an educational forum.Hosted by Jose Antonio PhDDr. Antonio is the co-founder and CEO of the International Society of Sports Nutrition and the co-founder of the Society for Sports Neuroscience, www.issn.net. Dr. Antonio has over 120 peer-reviewed publications, 16 books, and is a Professor at Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida in the Department of Health, and Human Performance.Twitter: @JoseAntonioPhDInstagram: the_issn and supphdCo-host Anthony Ricci EdDDr Ricci is an expert on Fight Sports and is  an Assistant Professor at Nova Southeastern University in Davie Florida in the Department of Health and Human Performance.Instagram: sportpsy_sci_doc and fightshape_ricci

In the summer of 2016 Nile Wilson made history at the Rio Olympic Games becoming the first British man to win an individual apparatus medal on the High Bar. He built an incredibly successful YouTube channel which brought him fame, financial success but more importantly inspired a whole generation of kids to take up the sport of gymnastics. He's written a book, opened multiple gymnastics clubs and more recently won the TV show dancing on ice. Nile is one of the most decorated British Gymnastics of all time. And this is his story. 

On this episode of Build Better Brands, Danielle Clarke is joined by Kate Richardson-Walsh, ex-GB hockey captain and national record holder, to talk about how to use her on-pitch expertise with team building in the coaching and business world.KEY TAKEAWAYSWe all find ourselves in challenging situations and the majority of times we pull ourselves through somehow, someway to the other side, and sometimes it takes a long time. During surgery for a broken jaw during London 2012 I really relied on my support network and the team around me to get me through, I'm not sure I would have done had it not been for them. They literally gave me all their energy.I grew up seeing leadership as one person at the front shouting at everyone else, very “I say you do”. Leadership looked like the most alien thing in the world, I was really shy as a teenager and didn't want to use my voice at all, which is actually really common in the teams I've been in since or have coached. I prefer connecting with people, understand them and each other and build out those different spaces that people really need. But, sometimes not speaking at all is totally fine, just taking things in, taking time, going away to think about it and bring your thoughts back to the team.We need to look at other people's experiences and what they're holding back because of the negative narratives and stereotypes that have been built by the white patriarchy that have put us in these positions and are holding us back. Managing our state and emotions is important, but at the same time there also needs to be an understanding that unless we hear from people about they're feeling and experiencing, how are we ever going to move on as a society. The moments that I've experienced homophobia or sexism or where I've experienced someone else experience racism or ableism are the moments I wish I'd spoken up more and it's something I'm trying to get better at. Otherwise those people carry on in their lives thinking they're right and have the dominant voice, we all need to challenge that status quo.Mission statements, goals or values often live in the meeting or on the piece of paper they're written on, they wouldn't transcend that time we were discussing them. But having more time to talk about it helps embed it into our processes, habits, how we behave, interact with and show up for one another. BEST MOMENTS‘The culture we created in the team was that everybody was leading themselves and leading the team, it was the most amazing thing to see and be a part of.'‘We've got to celebrate our differences. Wouldn't life be so boring if it was all the same, we need to lift difference up.'‘In 2012 our vision was gold, it was simple – athletes have simple minds! Some of the women couldn't even say the word “gold”, the fear of failure was real for a lot of people because we'd failed a lot. When we built out a behavioural framework, things started to change because we could see what we could challenge each other against and celebrate our successes as well.''10-11% of organisations operationalise their values into behaviours which kind of blows your mind, but when you think about it it's obvious. You can really tell the ones that do. They're engaged and in tune with who they are., but there's not many that have it.'ABOUT THE GUESTKate Richardson-Walsh, OBE is an Olympic Gold and Bronze Medal winning English field hockey player. She was capped a record 375 times for her country and was the England and Great Britain Captain for 13 years.An inspirational and charismatic leader she has been widely credited for helping build the incredible team ethos and commitment that drove the GB team to victory at the Rio Olympic Games.  In winning gold Kate also made history in other ways, becoming one half of the first same-sex married couple to win an Olympic medal playing in the same team.Having retired from international hockey following Rio, Kate is now turning her experience towards coaching, encouraging the grassroots development of the game and applying the leadership and performance lessons of a career in elite sport to the corporate environment.She currently serves as a Patron for the Women's Sport Trust and UN Women, supports disability hockey as an ambassador for Access Sport, and sits on the International Hockey Federation's Athlete's Committee.With the pressures of international hockey behind her she is also indulging a few of her other passions, including travel, fashion, cooking and Manchester United.Website: http://www.katerichardson-walsh.comPODCAST DESCRIPTIONThe Build Better Brands podcast is to inspire small business owners and help them realise that they don't have to be Nike to have a great brand, and the sooner they start to focus on making it better, the sooner they can improve their lives and the lives of others.On the show I'll be talking to business owners that have built brands from the ground up. Branding is how you present your best self to your audience consistently. And if they can do it, so can you!ABOUT THE HOST - DANIELLE CLARKEDanielle Clarke is a Brand and Marketing Consultant, University Lecturer and Business Owner. She spends her time consulting and working with business owners to help them attract and retain their best customers.WORK WITH DANIELLE TO HELP BUILD THE BRANDING AND MARKETING STRATEGIES YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS TO GROW: https://calendly.com/hello-danielle-clarke-creative/free-15-min-discovery-callCONNECT WITH DANIELLE ON LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-clarke-creative-brand-designer-marketing-consultantSUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/danielleclarkeThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of A Witch, A Mystic & A Feminist, the ladies have a special guest, Danielle Kettlewell, who shares her inspiring journey with us. Danielle went from being an "average" athlete to becoming an Olympian, competing in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games as part of the Australian Synchronized Swimming Team. She is also a motivational speaker, empowerment coach, author of the book, The Unlikely Olympian, and host of The Beautiful Souls Podcast.Listen in as Danielle shares her story of how changing her mindset transformed her life and enabled her to achieve greatness. Get ready to be motivated and inspired by her insights and experiences.If you are interested in working with Danielle Kettlewell, she has a number of programs, including 1 on 1 coaching. Go to her website https://www.daniellekettlewell.com/.You can purchase Danielle's book, The Unlikely Olympian, at https://www.amazon.com/Unlikely-Olympian-Fears-Achieve-Dream/dp/1922093653You can listen to Danielle's podcast, The Beautiful Souls Podcast at https://www.daniellekettlewell.com/podcasts/the-beautiful-souls-podcastMedical Disclaimer Have questions or comments for A Witch, A Mystic & A Feminist? Send us a message at https://www.wmfpod.com/contact/. Also you can subscribe to receive updates at https://www.wmfpod.com.

Hosts Dallen Stanford & Robin MacDowell are joined by USA 7s legends Perry Baker and Naya Tapper for Episode 1 of The Rugby Sevens Rollercoaster. Tapper is the first person to score 100 tries on the Women's World Rugby Sevens Series for the United States, debuting in 2016. She represented her country at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Tapper played in the 2021 Premier Rugby Sevens Inaugural Championship in Memphis, Tennessee, being a part of the first professional women's rugby in North America. Baker is the only player to be awarded with Men's World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year honors twice, in 2017 and 2018. He is now the 3rd highest try scorer in history, scoring his 250th for the United States in 2023. He also represented the U.S. at both the 2016 Rio Olympic Games and 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. Baker captained the winning team at the 2021 Premier Rugby Sevens Inaugural Championship in Memphis, Tennessee, which was decided after regular time by a never been seen before best-of-three drop-goal contest! Since that Inaugural Championship, Premier Rugby Sevens has expanded to 8 franchises with 16 teams in 2023 contesting five tournaments across the U.S. The season starts on June 17 at Q2 Stadium (Austin, Texas) for the Eastern Conference Kickoff, while TCO Stadium (Minneapolis, Minnesota) hosts the Western Conference Kickoff on June 24. The Western Conference Finals are on July 15 at Paypal Park (San Jose, California) and the Eastern Conference Finals on July 23 at Highmark Stadium (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania). The 2023 Championship will be played on August 6. This episode includes a brief review of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in which the top four teams (France qualify as hosts) at the end of the current Series will qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. We hope you enjoy The Rugby Sevens Rollercoaster! PR7s Website PR 7s YouTube PR7s TikTok PR7s Instagram PR7s Twitter PR7s Facebook #SevensNewHome

Have you ever been curious about hearing from the families of Olympic-level endurance athletes? Perhaps, you've been curious about the roles they played, the support they provided, and the insights they have from being so close to the athletes?    Well in this conversation with Nancy and Elizabeth Jorgensen, you're getting just that. Nancy and Elizabeth recently wrote a book time lining and reflecting on Professional Triathlete Gwen Jorgensen's rise from intrinsically inspired kid athlete to gold medal winner at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.   In this episode we talk about the themes of: personal discovery risk-taking goal-setting team-building   You'll enjoy and gain value for your own endurance sports journey regardless of whether you are at the level of Gwen, a weekend warrior, or someone just getting their start in road running or triathlons. Connect, Comment, Community Follow RunnersConnect on Instagram Join the Elite Treatment where you get first dibs on everything RTTT each month! Runners Connect Winner's Circle Facebook Community  RunnersConnect Facebook page GET EXPERT COACHING AT RUNNERSCONNECT! This week's show brought to you by: TIMELINE Improving your mitochondria is one of the easiest ways to upgrade your performance and make your body work better.    Time-line Nutrition's Mitopure is backed by over a decade of research and is clinically proven to revitalize mitochondria.   Mitopure restores mitochondrial function, so every cell in your body has the energy to do its job and keep you healthy and functioning right. In fact, clinical studies have shown that 500mg of Urolithin, one of the main ingredients in Mitopure, can significantly increase muscle strength & endurance with no other change in lifestyle.   Improving your mitochondria is one of the best things you can do for your health and with Mitopure from time-line nutrition, it has never been easier.   Go to timelinenutrition.com and use promo code RUNNERSCONNECT for 10% off the plan of your choice. BiOptimizers Sleep If you struggle to get to sleep or stay asleep all night, then you're going to love the new product from BiOpimizes called Sleep Breakthrough. Sleep Breakthrough is a delicious sleep drink that supports your natural melatonin production and relaxation without creating a dependency so you can have your best night's sleep on demand You'll fall asleep in minutes and you'll stay asleep throughout the night.  For an exclusive offer for our listeners go to sleepbreakthrough.com/runtothetop In addition to the discount you get by using promo code RUN10, you can unlock special gifts with purchase with retail values of at least 20 dollars. Athletic Greens If you're someone who struggles to get in all the fruit and veggies you need, or who wants to get more consistent but always falls off, or you end up finding tons of fruits and veggies gone bad in the fridge, AG1 will make it simple and delicious.   One scoop of AG1 contains 75 bioavailable vitamins, minerals and whole food-sourced ingredients, including a multivitamin, multimineral, probiotic, greens superfood blend and more.   If you want to try them out and get a special bonus of 5 travel packs and a year's supply of vitamin D, head to athleticgreens.com/rttt.

My guest today has been on multiple journeys. Picking himself up after his athletics dream was crushed. Overcoming and managing a significant speech impediment. Finding joy, balance and his passion in helping others achieve a pain free life.James Davies, author of “Body”, is the founder and CEO of Rising Health, which he started 10 years ago and his clients include David Beckham, Kylie Minogue, Philip Schofield, Mo Farah among many others. He has worked globally with professional athletes ranging from Olympic champions, premiership footballers, NFL and rugby union players, as well as A-List actors like Eva Mendes. He is the sought after therapist and even served the Great Britain team at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games and at the 2019 Rugby World Cup.But rather than being trained as a physiotherapist, like most practitioners are who work for national teams, James actually trained at the British School of Osteopathy. He studied Massage and Sports injuries at the London School of Massage, Tecar Therapy in Italy, Tok Sen in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and is a noted authority on laser therapy, dry needling, acupuncture and cupping.As a performance therapist and athletics coach, James is able to integrate a range of therapies including, massage, biomechanics and functional and structural applications. He developed the ethos of relieve, restore and perform based on his own personal experience as a young athlete, and his experience working with elite athletes.This is a really cool conversation for me to have, I loved chatting with James, I learnt a lot from his new book ‘Body', the language of pain, finding joy in movement and I loved how the majority of what we talked about came down to finding balance and creating a stress free life. Enjoy!

In 2016 at the age of 23. After reconstructive ankle ligament surgery following a career threatening injury, whilst competing at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. I made an incredible comeback and following a first and third place all around finish at the Rio Olympic Games trials. My life came crashing down when I found out I'd not been selected to represent Great Britain at my second Olympic Games. This is my story. 

In this episode, we are looking at the Netflix film, The Swimmers (2022). Directed by Sally El Hosaini, the film tells the true story of sisters, Yusra and Sara Mardini, who fled Syria before going on to compete at the Rio Olympic Games. It stars Nathalie Issa, Manal Issa, Matthias Schweighofer, Ahmed Mared & James Floyd.We discuss how the rights to the film were acquired and how the real sisters were involved in the making of the film, creating commercial work for wider audiences, the casting and music of the project and how they balanced the harrowing scenes with uplifting moments.You can learn more and support Sara Mardini here:https://www.thenewhumanitarian.org/2019/05/02/refugee-volunteer-prisoner-sarah-mardini-and-europe-s-hardening-line-migrationhttps://www.frontlinedefenders.org/en/profile/sara-mardiniJoin us next week when we'll be discussing She Said (2022), directed by Maria Schrader. She Said is currently available to rent on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, YouTube and is still in a select few cinemas.A full transcript of this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sidney Minassian is the CEO of Saasyan, a leader in AI-Powered Online Student Safety, enabling K-12 schools with flexible cybersecurity controls for the classroom, advanced alerting of cyberbullying & self-harm, and easy reporting of student online activities.A serial entrepreneur, Sidney has founded and led numerous ventures in Silicon Valley and Australia and has served customers across USA, Europe and Asia Pacific. Prior to Saasyan, Sidney was the Founder & CEO of Contexti, a data analytics and AI company which he founded in 2012, built into a multi-million-dollar, 80% annuity business serving 100+ enterprise customers including Seven West Media for the Rio Olympic Games and Australian Open Tennis, Caltex, SAI Global, Suncorp & Woolworths. Contexti was acquired in 2019.

Welcome to Episode 446! We are talking with Paul Hart from Apple to Oranges on this one! For Good Pop Bad Pop in MOVIES we discuss STRANGE WORLD and DEVOTION both out now in theaters. Paul gives his reaction and rating to GLASS ONION: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY. We watched a documentary about baseball legend Willie Mays on HBO Max SAY HEY, WILLIE MAYS! as well as another documentary about the Mars exploration rovers Spirit and Opportunity, GOOD NIGHT OPPY. And THE SWIMMERS dropped on Netflix about two Syrian sisters flee their war-torn home in Damascus, swim for hours in choppy Mediterranean seas to reach Greece as asylum seekers before going on to compete at the Rio Olympic Games. In TV we discuss THE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY HOLIDAY SPECIAL directed by James Gunn. There's a new docuseries dropping each week about the career of Shaquille O'Neil called SHAQ. Peacock released a wild true crime drama series DANGEROUS BREED: CRIME. CONS. CATS. about wrestler Teddy Hart. And Kumail Nanjiani leads a new Hulu true-crime miniseries that focuses on Somen “Steve” Banerjee, the Indian immigrant and founder of the Chippendales male revue who became consumed by his own quest for power and fame in WELCOME TO CHIPPENDALES. In news we discuss AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER needing to hit $2 billion to make a profit. And INDIANA JONES 5 will feature some de-aging tech for a younger version of Indiana Jones. In Marvel News we've got some more Chris Hemsworth quotes about the future of THOR. And we talk some Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and Namor news. And in DC it looks like Ben Affleck might be too busy to return to Batman and the Rock talks about the struggle of getting Henry Cavill back as Superman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michelle Carter reached her life's goal in 2016 by winning gold in the Rio Olympic Games. Beginning her throwing career in 1997 while in junior high school, Michelle is a three-time Olympian as well as a World Championship gold medalist. She has excelled at the national and international level for 15+ years. While still in high school, Michelle captured eight Texas State U.I.L. titles in shot put and discus as well as two national girls' shot put records and the Texas state record in discus. Michelle first donned the USA jersey at the 2001 World Youth Championships where she won silver and has been collecting Team U.S.A. Jerseys ever since. In 2008 she followed in the footsteps of her father by making her first Olympic Team. Michelle completed an epic double in 2013, capturing gold at the USA Indoor and USA Outdoor Championships as well as setting her first American record. In 2015, she won her sixth USATF Outdoor Championship en route to winning the bronze medal at IAAF World Championships in Beijing. Michelle won gold at the 2016 World Indoor Championships in Portland, but her crowning achievement was at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro when Michelle succeeded at winning the gold medal and setting the American record at the event. Michelle became the first United States female athlete to win the event since the women's competition began in 1948. We discuss her storied career as well as what her 2nd career will be now that she's officially retired from the sport she has loved so much! IG: @ShotDiva IG: @YouThrowGirl (recorded 11/2/22) Follow me on social media by searching for #Talk2Q. For inquiries regarding this podcast, contact me: Talk2QNow@gmail.com. Support the show by buying me a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/talk2q​​​. Cashapp: $Talk2Q

This week's episode of the Total Waterpolo Podcast comes from inside the Aussie Stinger pre-tournament camp with leading figure of the Australia national team, Bronte Halligan. On an extremely insightful episode, Bronte assesses the current national team ahead of the Super Finals in Tenerife. She then talks about her journey playing for the Stingers, from the lessons learned as a 17-year-old, to opening up on how she dealt with the rejection of missing out on the Rio Olympic Games. Halligan then discusses her time with UCLA in the United States, as well as her move to Ekipe Orizzonte in Catania. In part 2, Halligan answers your questions that you have sent in on social media on topics including: developing Australia's youth set-up, the reason behind her hat-number, Martina Miceli and a very special part-time job. As all guests do, Halligan also gives her Total7. Listen to our episode with Bronte now! All the episodes of the Total Waterpolo Podcast are available on all major Podcast streaming services, such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube. Don't forget to head over to www.wearwaterpolo.com and use our discount code ‘PODCAST10' for 10% off your next order!

This week I'm delighted to speak to Adam Commens. Adam is the High Performance Director of the Belgium Hockey Federation. Adam is a former player himself, having represented the Australian Men's National Field Hockey Team at the Olympic Games in Sydney in 2000, where they won a bronze medal. After his playing days, Adam moved into various coaching roles. He coached the Belgium National Team, leading them to the Beijing Olympics and was the head coach of the Australian women's national field hockey team, coaching them to the London and Rio Olympic Games. Since 2016 Adam has been in the role of High Performance Director at the Belgium Hockey Federation. This has been a hugely successful period for the Red Lions, winning at the World Champions, the European Champions, and taking Olympic Gold in 2020. Adam and I speak about what it takes to develop a high performance environment to help athletes flourish and how to incorporate psychology into  coaching sessions.

Michael has been a dual Australian Olympic Marathon Representative at the London Olympic Games in 2012 and at the Rio Olympic Games in 2016 and a 3x Commonwealth Games marathon medalist. He won silver at the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games running his 2nd ever marathon. Fast forward 4 years to 2014 at Glasgow, Michael became the Commonwealth Games marathon champion and in 2018 at the Gold Coast he defended his Commonwealth Games title to be a coveted dual Commonwealth Games marathon champion. Michael boasted career bests across his running career of 2:11:5 in the marathon, 1:01:27 for the half marathon, 27:59 across 10,000m and 13:38 across 5,000m, he started his career middle distance with a 3:39 across the 1500m.  Show Sponsor: For over 40 years, Polar has been a global leader in fitness and GPS sports watches, and heart rate monitors. Their heart rate tracking technology is world-famous for being the most reliable and accurate in the industry. Over decades, they've spent every day in search of undeniable truths about the human body; obsessed by what it is trying to tell us, poring over the data, sweating over the science. They believe the most important thing you can do … is listen to your heart. What Polar does helps to improve the health, fitness and quality of millions of lives around the world – and that is what drives them. But what is driving you? If you are interested in the next step for your fitness and health tracking do take a moment to check out our friends at Polar.com. If you are looking for the latest in running watches they have the all new Pacer range, for multisport it's the Vantage V2 or if you are getting off the beaten track and need a premium outdoor GPS watch look no further than the stunning and tough Grit X Pro watches. If you need to get the most out of your training and racing, take a beat to grab the gold standard in heart rate monitors - the Polar H10, or for an even more flexible heart rate monitor the Verity Sense which also tracks your heart rate for swimming. Their range starts at $129, but what's most important is that whatever you are doing, do it with heart. to Shop at POLAR Livestream Event Positive Sports Psychology: Cultivating deep well-being featuring RORY DARKINS 3PM AEST Saturday 10 September 2022 to register Join the The Physical Performance Show LEARNINGS membership through weekly podcasts | Patreon If you enjoyed this episode of The Physical Performance Show please hit SUBSCRIBE for to ensure you are one of the first to future episodes. Jump over to The Physical Performance Show - https://physicalperformanceshow.com/ for more details. Follow @Brad_Beer Instagram & Twitter The Physical Performance Show: Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter (@tppshow1) Please direct any questions, comments, and feedback to the above social media handles.

Born in Savlamar, Jamaica, Akeem didn't have much of an advantage from the beginning. With limited options and tragic events happening early in life, he moved to Canada with his mother seeking a better life. However, they fell into tough times and struggled to find stability, moving many different times in a short period of time. Down but not out, with the help of some friends, they were able to get back on their feet.  Akeem became involved in sports, mainly football and track and field. Akeem excelled both on the field and on the track and won many different awards.   In the 11th grade, he started to gain offers from Division I schools in the United States. Nevertheless, Akeem's path to becoming an NCAA Division I student-athlete was not smooth.  After failed attempts with the S.A.T. and the A.C.T. once, Akeem did not get the scores he needed to accept a full athletic scholarship from an NCAA institution. You would think all of this adversity on top of having multiple learning disabilities would've stopped Akeem from furthering his education.  But quitting has never been an option.  He attended Barton Community College in the fall of 2010.  Two years later he would go on to make his first Canadian Olympic Team and earn All-American honours, becoming a national champion and earning a full athletic scholarship to The University of Alabama. Akeem eventually went on to become the first in his immediate family to graduate from college on top of becoming a Division I Track and Field All-American. Through perseverance, a resilient mindset and a stubborn attitude to succeed, Akeem has become a 2x Olympian (2012 & 2016), helping Canada bring home an Olympic Bronze Medal at the Rio Olympic Games. With an intriguing story and captivating delivery, Akeem takes you through the highs and lows, and shows you what a resilient mindset can achieve.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of STRIVE, we spoke to Joseph Coyne ECU PhD, an exercise physiologist, sports scientist and performance coach. Joseph has been the Physical Preparation Coach for the Chinese Athletics Association, Jump and Sprint Athletes. He then went on to be the Performance Manager for the Chinese Olympic Committees National Sports Training Centre in the lead up to the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. He also opened the UFC Performance Institute in Shanghai, China as the Performance Director. Connect with Joseph here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-coyne/?originalSubdomain=au ---------- If you enjoyed this episode of STRIVE, please hit SUBSCRIBE to be the first to listen to future episodes. Also follow us on Instagram at @strive.podcast or YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYRSxZ9QXP0ljaliRjA0krw Please direct any questions, comments, and feedback to our Instagram page and we will respond as soon as practicably possible! Thanks for listening. Miles & Sel

Tony Hoffman is one of the most sought-after substance abuse speakers in the country, traveling over 200 days per year touching lives with his transformational journey "from prison to the Olympics".By the time he was in high school, Tony had been a top-ranked BMX amateur with multiple endorsements, but after getting into alcohol, marijuana and prescription painkillers like Vicodin and Oxycotin, his life took a a devastating turn. He found himself in the depths of addiction, living homeless on the street, and ultimately serving time in prison for armed robbery. After paroling prison in 2008, Tony transformed his life completely. He returned to BMX, placed 2nd at the 2016 World Championships and coached one of his athletes to the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.In addition to his speaking tour which spans across schools, healthcare, government, faith-based organizations and the TEDx stage, Tony is also the co-founder of a groundbreaking new treatment facility in Southern California called pH Wellness.In this episode, we discuss:The root cause of addictionThe impact of stigmaHomelessnessHow to treat addiction effectivelypH Wellness's FIT For Life sobriety model - Fitness, Inventory Work, Transferable Life SkillsTony's Micro-Process that took him from prison to the OlympicsPersistent Flexibility I highly recommend checking out more of Tony's work on his website and connecting on Instagram:Tony Hoffman SpeakingInstagram: @tonyhoffmanpH Wellness Website____For more resources and sober community, visit the Sun & Moon Sober Living Website and be sure to follow along on Instagram @sunandmoon.soberliving.

If you've ever attended a Charlotte FC match, you know this voice and probably participate with him on the Starting XI and goals! Mike Markham is the Charlotte FC PA Announcer who keeps us all informed during the match. On this episode we talk with Mike about how he started as a PA Announcer and his work with the club and elsewhere. Mike has worked for over 60 event promoters in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean. From the biggest events in Europe to the Rio Olympic Games, Mike's voice has echoed through venues around the world. Follow on Twitter: @MikeTheVoice https://www.ring-announcer.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/charlotte-fc/message

✨ In Stride is brought to you by Ride iQ (Ride-iQ.com), the most innovative and productive equestrian coaching tool in the world. Start your 2-week free trial in the Ride iQ mobile app for iPhone and Android: http://onelink.to/8mhb95 ✨ On today's episode of "In Stride," Sinead talks to Rebecca Howard about how far hard work can take you in equestrian sports and what else it takes to be competitive at the upper levels. Rebecca is a Canadian Olympic event rider and has been a member of the Canadian High Performance Program for over a decade. She placed 10th individually at the Rio Olympic Games in 2016 with Riddle Master (aka Rupert). Rebecca has competed at Luhmuhlen, Badminton, Burghley, and Kentucky in addition to competing at two Olympic Games, the Pan American Games, and the World Equestrian Games. She was named the Equine Canada Equestrian of the Year in 2013. Rebecca has been based un the UK since 2012 and is currently based out of Woodlands Farm in England. ✨ In addition to weekly invitations to Office Hours, Ride iQ gives you unlimited access to listen-while-you-ride audio lessons taught by the world‘s best coaches. All for only $29.99/month. Start your 2-week free trial in the Ride iQ mobile app for iPhone and Android. Visit Ride-iQ.com for more info! ✨

Welcome to Episode #341 of the 303 Endurance Podcast. You are listening to your weekly connection to coaches, experts, and pro athletes to help you reach your endurance goals. We're your hosts coach Rich Soares and 303 Chief Bill Plock. Thanks for joining us for another week of endurance interviews and discussion.   Show Sponsor: UCAN Take your performance to the next level with UCAN Energy and Bars made with SuperStarch®  UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars and stimulants to fuel athletes.  UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of sugar-based products.  Steady energy equals sustained performance and a faster finish line!   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     In Today's Show Endurance News Full Ironman Returns to Coeur de Alene What's new in the 303 USA Triathlon Celebrates Women's Achievements in Multisport for 50th Anniversary of Title IX Triathlon and Run Races this weekend Video of the Week Sam Long Final Prep for Challenge Roth   Our News is sponsored by Buddy Insurance. Buddy Insurance gives you peace of mind to enjoy your training and racing to the fullest. Buddy's mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle.    Get on-demand accident insurance just in case the unexpected happens. Buddy ensures you have cash for bills fast.  This is accident insurance not health and life insurance.  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: Full Ironman Returns to Coeur de Alene The IRONMAN Group, announced today that the stunning city of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho will once again play host to a full-distance IRONMAN® triathlon on Sunday, June 26, 2023, as part of a unanimous vote in Tuesday's City of Coeur d'Alene council meeting.   “We are so thrilled to see such an appetite for full distance triathlon racing in Coeur d'Alene,” said Tim Brosious, Northwest Regional Director for The IRONMAN Group. “With the longstanding history Coeur d'Alene has built within the triathlon community over the years, we know our athletes will be excited to once again race 140.6 miles across Northern Idaho's best terrain on offer.”   The 2023 IRONMAN Coeur d'Alene triathlon course will mirror characteristics of the half-distance IRONMAN® 70.3® triathlon. Athletes will begin with a 2.4-mile double-loop swim in the breathtaking Lake Coeur d'Alene. The 112-mile double-loop bike course will take athletes alongside Lake Coeur d'Alene and through a beautiful northern Idaho with sweeping mountain views before a transition at City Park. Athletes will cap off the race day with a multi-loop run course through McEuen Park to a vibrant finish downtown on Sherman Ave. What's New in the 303: USA Triathlon Celebrates Women's Achievements in Multisport for 50th Anniversary of Title IX COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo./ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – USA Triathlon both honors and celebrates the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the landmark gender equity law that changed the landscape of what's possible for girls and women in this country, and today kicks off a five-month celebration of the achievements women have accomplished in triathlon.   USA Triathlon has long had a tradition of promoting women in multisport, including equal prize money for elite events, the formation of the USA Triathlon Women's Committee in 2010 and February's landmark achievement of adding the 40th school in the nation to offer women's triathlon at the varsity level, which set in motion women's triathlon to become an NCAA Championship sport.   A five-month celebration of women's varsity collegiate triathlon and women in the sport of triathlon and the multisport community kicks off today on the 50th anniversary of Title IX and runs through November, following the fall 2022 women's varsity collegiate triathlon season. For those who are interested in being a part of the celebration please email diversity@usatriathlon.org.   The five-month celebration will include the Together, We Thrive Powerful Women in Multisport Series, a social and digital content series that will focus on women who helped pave the way for women to compete in triathlon. To kick off the series, USA Triathlon has highlighted on its social media pages nine women in multisport who share what Title IX means to them in its Nine Days of Title IX celebration.   USA Triathlon will give 10 multisport women's legacy packages to influential women in multisport, which includes one USA Triathlon Lifetime Membership and one free entry to USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships, USA Triathlon Multisport National Championships and the Toyota Legacy Triathlon. USA Triathlon will also award the inaugural Together, We Thrive Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access Award.   USA Triathlon is launching its Women's Series, a series of locally organized USA Triathlon Sanctioned events across the country designed to grow and support the women's multisport community, in 2023. Applications to be included in the series will be accepted July through August with the formal announcement of participating events coming in late fall. The series will include a combination of women's-only triathlons and duathlons, instructional clinics and social gatherings that will accommodate new athletes to experienced athletes.   1974: Triathlon was invented by the San Diego Track Club with the Mission Bay Triathlon. The club has a storied history of leading the way in gender equity   1978: Judy Collins and her husband, Commander John Collins, both participants in the 1974 Mission Bay Triathlon, launch the Hawaiian Iron Man Triathlon in Waikiki, which combined the Waikiki Roughwater Swim, Honolulu Marathon, and a local cycling club route.   1979: Lyn Lemaire, a 28-year-old from Massachusetts, becomes the first woman to compete in the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon. Lemaire beats all but four men in the 15-person field.   1982: U.S. triathlete Julie Moss captivates a global audience with her crawl to the finish line at the Hawaii Ironman.   1983: Sally Edwards publishes the first book on triathlon. “Triathlon: A Triple Fitness Sport,” offers a comprehensive guide for training for “a total new fitness” based on her own experience in the sport.   1986: Using funds from an anonymous donor, the Hawaii Ironman introduces a prize purse for professional athletes. And in a move unprecedented in many other major sporting events, the payout is equal for both men and women — a standard that remains the status quo.   1990: Danskin launches a women's-only triathlon series in three cities: Long Beach, California, San Jose, California, and New York City. The growth of the Danskin series, as well as similar women-only events like Trek Triathlon and Irongirl races, are credited with boosting numbers among women in the sport.   2000: Triathlon makes its Olympic debut at the Sydney Games. The United States sends a trio of women Down Under, including Joanna Zeiger, who finishes fourth.   2004: Susan Williams, a 35-year-old mom from Long Beach, California, wins the first Olympic medal for the U.S. in triathlon, earning bronze at the Athens Games.   2005: U.S. Olympian Barb Lindquist retires as a professional and helps create USA Triathlon's Collegiate Recruitment Program, which identifies talent from the NCAA swimming and running programs as a way to funnel athletes toward the Olympic pipeline. She finds future Olympic gold medalist Gwen Jorgensen.   2014: Triathlon is designated as an NCAA Emerging Sport for Women   2016: Jorgensen caps her pro triathlon career by grabbing gold at the Rio Olympic Games, the first- gold medal for an American triathlete   2016: U.S. elite paratriathletes Grace Norman and Allysa Seely each win gold at the Paralympic Games. Hailey Danz and Melissa Stockwell also won medals, combining to sweep the podium in the PT2 sport class along with Seely.   2021: Katie Zaferes wins Olympic bronze at the delayed Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 and the U.S. is one of only four countries to qualify three women for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, and one of only two countries to place all three athletes in the top-20 with Zaferes winning bronze, Summer Rappaport placing 14th and Taylor Knibb 16th.   2021: Seely won gold Paralympic again to become the only female two-time Paralympic triathlete gold medalist. Danz became a two-time PTS2 silver medalist and Norman earned a silver in the PTS5 category. Kendall Gretsch also won the first women's triathlon wheelchair race in Paralympic history and became the fifth American to win gold medals at both the summer and winter Paralympic Games.   2022: USA Triathlon adds two college programs to offer women's collegiate triathlon to reach the milestone of 40 schools. Women's triathlon is now on its way to becoming an NCAA Championship Sport.   Colorado driver accused of "intentionally" hitting two cyclists — critically injuring one — still at large Police investigating a hit-and-run that wounded two cyclists in Evergreen, Colorado, on Sunday morning. One of the cyclists, identified as a woman by local authorities, suffered critical injuries as a result of the crash.   A 2018 Ford Escape registered to 39-year-old Alan "Haley" Mill allegedly swerved onto the shoulder of an interstate highway about 30 miles west of Denver. Witnesses told police the driver deliberately hit both cyclists before fleeing and later abandoning the vehicle. Witnesses said they saw Mill attempting "to dislodge a badly damaged bicycle from beneath his vehicle" in the parking lot of a restaurant after the collision, CBS Denver reported. The SUV, which has a temporary license plate, was found abandoned the next day, police said.   "This person passed a cyclist and then drove off the road intentionally onto the shoulder and into two other cyclists and possibly accelerated while doing that," said Jenny Fulton, director of public affairs at the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, according to CBS Denver.   Upcoming Multisport Events in Colorado (runningintheusa.com) Upcoming Classic Runs in Colorado (runningintheusa.com)   Video of the Week: I'm Back Motherfuc*ers || Race Simulation For Challenge Roth   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're saluting those about to rock this week with GUITAR HERO LIVE! GUITAR HERO was a once-in-a-lifetime phenomenon that spurred most everyone to drop money on colorful plastic guitars, but a glut of sequels and imitators overwhelmed the market. LIVE is Activision's attempt to revitalize the series, with a new play style, a live stage show aesthetic, and an ambitious streaming service for new songs. We break down the new style of play and decide if this new spin on a classic formula is worth your time! Hosted by Steve Guntli and Woody Ciskowski  Logo by Corinne Kempen  Theme song: "Truck" by The Octopus Project (theoctopusproject.com)  ultra64podcast.com  Twitter: @ultra64podcast Email: ultra64podcast@gmail.com  Instagram: @ultra64podcast  Patreon: patreon.com/ultra64pod  Next week's episode: Mario & Sonic at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games / Mario & Sonic at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games 

One learns more from failure than from success. In pole vaulting, mother nature is everything, and Latvia Olympian Pauls Pujats has this in mind every time he experiences life's downfalls. It's all about failing fast and learning even faster with extreme sports as his #1 teacher.      EPISODE NOTES How to start pursuing something at a higher level The process of learning and mastering the art of pole vaulting The importance of having a support system, especially in the Olympics Coping up with mental challenges in a high-pressured environment Cliff jumping vs. cliff diving RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED Rio Olympics 2016 Austin Crenshaw Tyler Frazier One Body One Mind Series ABOUT PAULS PUJATS Pauls is the co-Founder, CEO, and coach of pujats.org. He is an Olympic pole vaulter and 2016 Rio Olympic Games finalist. He is a yoga & meditation instructor and practitioner with more than 15 years of experience. He has gained his yoga philosophy, practice, and meditation knowledge from Yoga master Vladimir Kalabin in Novosibirsk (Russia), Buddhist monks, and Chinese Image Therapy master Xu Mingtan in Shaolin Temple China. Trigger Point Therapy/Myofascial release specialist. He's been studying these techniques from prestigious authors like Amber Davies (CMTPT, LMT) and Clair Davies (NCTMB); practicing them for more than five years as part of his recovery routine during his professional athletic career, and now teaching others to self-apply these techniques in live online sessions. One of two certified instructors of Warfare Combat System (martial arts) in the U.S.  He has a Bachelor's degree in International Business.     CONNECT WITH PAULS Website: Pujats.org CONNECT WITH US Website: Alex Atwood Podcast: The Alchemist Lounge LinkedIn: Alex Atwood Twitter: @alexatwood   Until Next Time... Be Kind and Thrive!

AnyQuestion - https://Anyquestion.com/RyanMurphy   When Ryan Murphy was just eight years old, he dreamed of becoming an Olympic swimmer and breaking world records. Thirteen years later, at the 2016 summer Olympics in Rio, his lifelong dream came true. There, Ryan not only became an Olympian, but he crushed his Olympic goals by winning three gold medals in the 100 meter backstroke, the 200-meter backstroke and the 4×100 meter medley relay, setting a new world record for the 100-meter backstroke. In 2021, he did it again winning gold in the 4×100 meter medley relay, silver in the 200-meter backstroke and bronze in the 100-meter backstroke.   Ryan comes from a family of swimmers. His sister Shannon and brother Patrick were both competitive swimmers growing up, and naturally as most younger siblings do, Ryan followed suit. Ryan emerged from follower to leader quickly; speeding past his siblings and countess competitors.   A six time Olympic medalist - four Gold, a silver and bronze. 7 time World Champion World and Olympic record holder for the 100 m Backstroke 12 time NCAA Champion 28 medals total whilst representing the USA.     Timestamps 0:00 - Montage of Ryan Murphy swimming wins - audio clip 1:17 - Introduction to show. 3:39 - Interview starts. 5:30 - While at the University of California, Berkeley, Ryan won both the 100 and 200-yard backstroke events at the NCAA Championships for four straight years. He holds the American Record in the 100-yard backstroke, 200-yard backstroke, 50-meter short course backstroke, 50-meter long course backstroke, 100-meter long course backstroke. In his Olympic debut in Rio, Ryan won three golds medals, sweeping the backstroke events and helping the U.S. win gold in the 4x100m medley relay, where his backstroke lead-off set a world record. In 2017, he turned pro, earned the PAC 12 Scholar Athlete of the Year award and completed his B.S. in Business Administration from the prestigious Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley. As one of the most dominant swimmers in the world, the 23-year-old swept the backstroke events at the 2018 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships, won six medals (three gold and three silver) at the 2018 Swimming World Championships in Hangzhou, China, and was named the 2018 Male Athlete of the Year by USA Swimming at its annual Golden Goggle Awards. In 2021, he shined in Tokyo winning gold in the 4×100 meter medley relay, silver in the 200-meter backstroke and bronze in the 100-meter backstroke. A native of Ponte Vedra Beach (Jacksonville), Fla., Murphy is passionate about giving every young child the opportunity to learn how to swim and being a role model for young swimmers. Ryan currently trains in Berkeley, CA with the goal of making his third-straight Olympic appearance in Paris. 8:28 - Why don't we have any 50 metre races (apart from freestyle) at the Olympics? 9:34 - What's harder, the 200m butterfly, or the 400m individual medley? 10:44 - Bolles High school, Jacksonville Florida has an alumni from Ryan Murphy to Caeleb Dressel to Joseph Schooling who secured Singapore's first ever Olympic gold in 100 fly at the Rio Games. What is the secret sauce to Bolles High School, how does it produce so many Olympians? 17:09 - As a Captain in the US Swimming team, what role, aside from turning up and swimming your best do you have to perform? 19:09 - Did swimming choose you, or did you choose swimming? How did you find your passion for the sport? 23:15 - As a youth, you had anxiety before race meets. So much so that you would throw up then go and swim the race. How did your parents, peers, and competitors handle this? 26:27 - What was the moment you felt you had a chance at an Olympic medal? 35:44 - You both seem to stand out in the way you explode off the wall. What are you and Caeleb Dressel doing underwater at those turns? 41:47 - What is the feeling of qualifying for an Olympics like? 47:00 - The RIO Olympic Games could not have gone much better ... Gold in the 100m, Gold in the 200m, set a World Record in the lead-off for the medley relay alongside Michael Phelps, Cody Miller, Nathan Adrian. Boxes ticked ... drop the mic ... where do you go from there? 49:07 - Explain the race plan for the 200m backstroke at the RIO Games. Despite not being in a medal position at the half point turn, you came off the wall to start that third 50m and opened up a half-body length gap, then went on to win Gold. 1:06:46 - You are one of the great Olympians now ... How has the success that you've had so far, affected your life? 1:10:38 - What do you love about swimming? 1:11:52 - What's on the calendar for Ryan Murphy in 2022? 01:15:40 - Interview ends.   Links Be sure and check out bennettendurance.com Find Greg on social media: Twitter Greg Bennett Show Instagram The Greg Bennett Show   Find Ryan Murphy on social media: website: ryanmurphy.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RyanMurphy facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryanmurphyswim twitter: https://twitter.com/ryan_f_murphy        

Non Stanford is a professional triathlete who won the 2013 World Championship. She came 4th in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games (missing the podium by 3 seconds), won the WTS Grand Final, was the 2012 Under 23 World Triathlon Champion and has won multiple other WTS races. Non has spent most of her professional triathlon career living and training in Leeds in the UK alongside some of the greatest triathletes of all time and has so many training and racing stories from her time in the sport.

In this week's bitesize clip GB's most capped hockey player talks to Jake and Damian about the crushing feeling of being dropped from the England U16 team and the advice her mum gave her - “what are you going to do about it?”Kate was captain of GB women's hockey teams for 13 years and was one of the many key drivers of the incredible team ethos and commitment that drove the GB team to a nail biting victory at the Rio Olympic Games. One of UK's greatest Olympic moments of all time. Kate also made history in other ways, becoming one half of the first same-sex married couple to win an Olympic medal playing in the same team.Listen and watch the full episode with Kate: https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/podcast/katerichardsonwalsh See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode of SANDCAST features the new-look Canadian team of Sam Schachter – an Olympian at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games – and Dan Dearing. This team is going to be FREAKY athletic – and also one that's a bit of a surprise to many. Schachter considered retiring after falling short of the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games; Dearing was literally retired for seven years. Now they're back. And we chatted all about it, discussing: Schachter's experience during the 2021 Tokyo Olympic quad Dearing's retirement, and why he is back on the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour now What Dearing learned about the work ethic and commitment it takes to compete at the highest level Why Schachter plucked a guy seven years retired as his running mate for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games And, as always, a whole lot more. ENJOY! *** Like our content? Leave us a tip :) We don't charge a subscription fee, so everything is much appreciated: https://motivated-author-4500.ck.page/products/sandcast-tip-jar We now have SANDCAST MERCHANDISE!! Rock the gear of your favorite podcast today! https://www.sandcastmerch.com/ If you want to receive our SANDCAST weekly newsletter, the Beach Volleyball Digest, which dishes all the biggest news in beach volleyball in one quick newsletter, head over to our website and subscribe! We'd love to have ya! https://www.sandcastvolleyball.com/ This episode, as always, is brought to you by Wilson Volleyball, makers of the absolute best balls in the game, hands down. You can get a 20-percent discount using our code, SANDCAST-20! https://www.wilson.com/en-us/volleyball Check out our book, Volleyball for Milkshakes, written by SANDCAST hosts Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter: https://www.amazon.com/Volleyball-Milkshakes-Travis-Mewhirter/dp/B089781SHB Be sure to check out some of the coolest beach volleyball gear in the country at Vollis Beach! Recently partnered with LuLu Lemon, Vollis is offering high quality, good looking apparel, and you can get it at a discount using Travisfans to get 15 percent off! https://www.vollisgear.com/ SHOOTS!  

26 years of coaching, Co-Founder and CEO Of Altis & he's also their present short sprints coach, he's coached over 70 Olympians over 9 Olympic games, both winter and summer Olympics, helping attain over 30 Olympic medals, He's an author, A coffee connoisseur. He's a man that wears many hats. He's also my former coach who helped me get to my second Olympic games and win an Olympic medal at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. While many people know him for his work on the track and the success he's had in the sport, There are more sides to him than most people get to see, perhaps this episode will give you insight into the other side of the man behind the hats. Stuart Mcmillan joined me on the show. This Episode We Get Into: His Upbringing Moving To Canada + Culture Adjustment How He Started Coaching + Lessons Learned From His Father The Hilarious Story Of How He Met Donovan Bailey His History Of Music/Reggae The importance of support How Dan Pfaff Impacted His Life 2012 London Olympic Games How He handles Mistakes, Criticism + Personal Development The evolution of finding purpose Why He Left Art School Why He Stopped Coaching and Came Back To It And a bunch of stories in between Follow Stu On Social: Twitter: @StuartMcMillan1 Instagram: @FingerMash Website: https://altis.world/ All Things Unscripted: https://linktr.ee/Unscriptedpodcast

Go on a crazy trip with Brad Jay as he goes into detail, on how he was almost robbed and murdered for 12,000 Dollars in Rio de Janeiro back in 2007. Its the reason why he turned down a job at The 2016 Rio Olympic Games. As Brad put it ain't easy traveling in the world country with 12,000 Dollars in your wallet. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tameyourtalent/message

Join us for this episode where Lauren shares her story of competitive passion that led her to the path of competing for the U.S. for three Olympics and serving as team captain for the 2012&2016 Women's Field Hockey Team!We are proud to call Lauren a Victory Strategies Teammate. Her competitive drive and standards fro success fit right in with our team, and she also has completed 5, yes 5, SEAL Team "Challenges" (3-5 day workshops) learning to develop the SEAL Team Mindset. Lauren is one of our key partners leading Victory Strategies Team Building workshops.  IIf you would like to set up a discovery call about  our Team Building offerings. Please mail us info@victory-stratgies.com----Bio----Lauren is a 3-time Olympian who has taken her lessons from the athletic field into the business world to earn success in a new industry.  She was a member of the U.S. Women's National Field Hockey Team from 2005-2016 where she competed in the 2008, 2012, and 2016 Olympic Games.  She captained the team from 2011 - 2016 until she retired after the Rio Olympic Games.  In her playing career she competed in 2 Pan American Games, winning gold in both the 2011 and 2015 Games, the 2014 World Cup where her team achieved a historic 4th place finish, was a gold medalist at the 2014 Champions Challenge, and won bronze at the 2016 Champions Trophy.  In 2014 Lauren was named an FIH Player of the Year nominee and twice selected to the All-Pan American Team.  While training for the Olympics, Lauren earned her Masters in Public Administration with an emphasis in Non-Profit Management from the Keller Graduate School of Management at DeVry University.Before joining the National Team, Crandall attended Wake Forest University where she was a two-time National Champion, two-time ACC Champion, and 3-time All American.  In 2006 she was a Finalist for the Honda Award, the collegiate sport specific top honor. However, beyond the championships, honors and awards that show up in a biography, Lauren has navigated her learnings through the losses and failures that have defined her athletic career.  As a young captain asked to lead a team into an Olympic Games there were many failed moments that created opportunities for immense growth, many conflicts that developed emotional intelligence to better serve her team, and innumerable losses that forced her to transcend beyond the score board to learn about long-term winning from a leadership perspective.Since retiring from her athletic career, Lauren has found value in sharing her stories of failure by teaching people how to evaluate losing as a normal process and apply the lessons learned into the next “game”.  Growth and development can be a painfully slow process but necessary to master in order to achieve high performance.  Everybody wants to win - but the hard part is putting in the time to understand the processes and mindset behind winning and that is the foundation of Lauren's learnings.Lauren now works in the insurance industry where she applies the parallels between succeeding as a team athlete and succeeding as part of a sales team. 

Episode 8 titled "What Does It Take To Be An Olympian?", has two-time Olympian, Mason Finley, discuss how he prepares to compete. Episode Summary: This episode features a discussion with Mason Finley, offering a window into the training regiment of an Olympian. Mason has competed in discus in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games & the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. Mason has achieved success at every level of competition for discus. A two-time gold medalist at the Pan-American Junior Athletics Championship, an All-American in shot put & discus at the University of Kansas, a bronze medalist at the 2017 World Championship, and a gold medalist in the 2020 Olympic Trials. Listen as Mason shares his experiences from his successful athletic career. Fundamental topics such as time investment, types of training, and overcoming injuries write. Mason teaches us the level of devotion and talent it takes to become an Olympian. In this episode we discuss: 00:00 - Wildfire by MAD LiBBY (Apple Music) 01:24 - Introducing Mason Finley 04:15 - Journey from Childhood to the Olympics 06:00 - Ready for the Olympics 08:40 - Pressure on the Big Stage 09:50 - Events Leading up 11:01 - General Training 15:46 - Stretching 16:46 - Plyometrics 19:29 - Optimizing to Compete 21:59 - Injuries 31:53 - Mental Preparation 36:23 - Sacrifices? 37:45 - Diet 42:12 - Travel Obstacles 45:51 - Advice for Others 50:00 - Closing Remarks Resources: Mason Finley: Instagram, Facebook, & Olympic Bio

The UK's favourite fitness coach is back with series two of his podcast. This summer, Joe will be speaking to inspirational friends and some of his favourite people to ask them what they do to keep themselves feeling mentally and physically strong in the face of life's little challenges. It might be going for a new personal best on the running machine, or cosying up with a good book; every guest will share the one thing that works for them in the hope it might inspire you to try something new. In the first episode of series two, Joe speaks to one of the UK's most decorated Olympians, Sir Mo Farah. He's the current holder of the 'double double', gold medals in both the 5,000 and 10,000 metres at the London and Rio Olympic Games. As a teenager growing up in London, Mo says running saved him from taking a less positive route in his life. Mo dials into the podcast from his US high altitude training camp where he's currently preparing to defend his medals in the delayed Tokyo Olympics later in the summer. Joe hears how Mo maintains focus on the starting lines of the biggest races on the planet and how his family have helped him through the ups and downs of professional sport. And that Mo's obsession with following football helps him switch off from the pressures of training. This is sunshine in a podcast. Joe Wicks is here for you, and he won't stop until you're fit and happy. Producer: Clare Salisbury Editor: Dimitri Houtart A BBC Audio Bristol production for Radio 4

In this episode of The End of Sport Johanna is joined by Drs. Christienna D. Fryar and Matt Hodler to break down the white supremacist terrorist actions of swimmer Klete Keller in the January 6th attack against the US Capitol building and the white sport media's apologist portrayal of him. Dr. Fryar is a Lecturer in Black British History at Goldsmiths, University of London where she teaches about British colonial history, Black history, and much more, alongside researching the histories of disaster and sport. Dr. Hodler –a repeat guest on the show! - is an Assistant Professor of Sports Media & Communications at the University of Rhode Island. His research interests include racialized nationalism, gender, and international sport structures, mediated representations of sport, internet memes, and swimming. Both of them are fellow swimmers with Johanna. The impetus for this episode emerged not only due to Klete Keller's horrendous actions, but also due to the sport media and swimming community's largely apologist portrayals of Keller and his actions. Our discussion brings a much-needed critique on Keller that has been mostly absent from the media pieces about him (outside of The Nation's analysis of Keller within the IOC's history of racism). Drs. Fryar and Hodler first help Johanna situate Keller's actions within the sport of swimming, arguing against the popular and comforting idea that his behavior is a deviation from the swimming community's values posited by The Washington Post, The New York Times, and Swimming World in particular. Their discussion articulates why modern swimming has a whiteness problem that historically and currently is centered on the white community, making Keller's actions a product of US swimming, and explicitly not an aberration of it nor of Trump's followers. Importantly, Dr. Fryar explains how – like point that Dr. Kevin Dawson made in our episode with him and that other scholars have shown – white Euro-Americans have consistently made bodies of water a site of intense trauma and pain for Black swimmers, which has led directly to horrendous drowning statistics. Our ensuing discussing shows how US swimming's white supremacy is a real public health concern that Keller contributed to through his white terrorism. We then turn to analyzing the media's white apologist portrayals of Keller, such as why their focus on his mental health issues, homelessness, and his white teammates and coaches' sympathetic responses is a white tactic not actually aimed at highlighting mental health issues; rather, it is an intentional attempt to individualize Keller's actions rather than tackle the core issue of his racism, terrorism, and where it fits within the swimming community. This is clear when we compare how Keller, Ryan Lochte, and Michael Phelps have been treated for their crimes with white gloves compared to Tamir Rice and the countless other Black boys and men who have been murdered by the police for far less and even non-criminal behaviors. Dr. Fryar points to the issue that sports journalists are not trained to analyze racism, classism, and other issues as evidenced by her students' research about how the Hillsborough incident was covered by the sports media. We end the conversation by dissecting the appallingly inadequate – but perhaps not surprising – statements made by USA Swimming and to a lesser extent Team USA. We question the ‘values' that USA Swimming supposedly stands for, and what their silence regarding Keller's white supremacy means for the sport and Black swimmers. Dr. Hodler mentions the Swimmers for Change episode with Lia Neal, Cullen Jones, and Anthony Ervin as being one of the first comprehensive spotlights on the racist discrimination that swimmers of color face in the sport. This conversation is very much a continuation of our Swimming Week series of episodes from September 2020. Check them out if you would like to hear more about the sport's discriminatory foundation, such as its white supremacy with Dr. Kevin Dawson here and Dr. Hodler here! More on Dr. Fryar (including her forthcoming book!), can be found here. You can find her on Twitter too! Check out the 2 pieces she mentioned in the episode, about the economic barriers that she and countless others faced in trying to join a club swim team for The Toast, and also for Media Diversified about why we need to address the racist stereotype that Black people cannot swim in light of Simone Manual's gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. More on Dr. Hodler can be found here, and you can find him on Twitter too! Check out one of his pieces about Phelps. For a transcription of this episode, please click here. (Updated semi-regularly Credit @punkademic) Research Assistance for The End of Sport provided by Abigail Bomba. __________________________________________________________________________ As always, please like, share, and rate us on your favorite podcast app, and give follow us on Twitter or Instagram. @Derekcrim @JohannaMellis @Nkalamb @EndofSportPod www.TheEndofSport.com

Tony Hoffman is a Former BMX Elite Pro. He began his BMX career in high school. Tony was a top-ranked amateur with multiple endorsements. A native of Clovis High School, he began drinking alcohol, using marijuana, and using prescription drugs. He became addicted at such a young age, eventually losing everything. In 2004, he was arrested for home invasion armed robbery. He began rebuilding himself while he was in prison. With his addiction days being over, he started achieving his dreams. He placed 2nd at the BMX 2016 World Championship. He also coached Brooke Crain, Women's Elite pro, who won 4th place at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. Tony also presented on TEDx stage and his Goalcast video became a viral sensation. He is also the Founder and Director of the Freewheel Project, a non-profit organization that helps thousands of youth through action sports. Today, he is one of the most sought-after substance abuse speakers in America, having traveled 200 days a year to share his inspiring story. This year, he will be finishing his autobiography, “Keys To The Wounded Soul”. He will also be finishing “The First 90”, a 90-day guide in helping struggling addicts achieve sobriety. His future goal is to open the Tony Hoffman Wellness Center where he hopes to help the lives of drug dependents. Website: http://www.tonyhoffmanspeaking.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonyhoffmanspeaking/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TonyMhoffman Instagram: http://instagram.com/tonymhoffman ------------------------- Thanks for watching The Funky Brain Podcast with Dennis Berry. Dennis is a Life Coach for Addiction Recovery and Life Mastery. If you are struggling with any type of addiction like alcohol, food, porn, drugs, or shopping, reach out for help. Asking for help is the first step in solving the addiction puzzle. Maybe you're not struggling with an addiction, but you are simply “stuck” in life and don't know how to push through. Dennis is the master in helping people get laser-focused, accomplishing their goals and dreams, and achieving life mastery on every level. Dennis works with people worldwide and currently has clients in England, Australia, and India. Zoom is a beautiful tool for helping people all over the world. If you like what you see, and you'd like to hire Dennis to speak at your next event, he is the best motivational keynote speaker on the planet. He brings a ton of energy, experience, motivation, and inspiration to the table. His fun, witty, unique spin on life, with a touch of humor, will leave you motivated to get out there and improve yourself. Website: https://www.DennisBerry.com Email: contact@dennisberry.com LinkedIn: dennisberry1 Facebook: @LifeCoach.DennisBerry You can buy his best-selling book on Amazon - Funky Wisdom: A Practical Guide to Life

Episode 4: “From Prison To The Olympics” with Tony Hoffman. Tony Hoffman is our guest on EP 4 of The Freedom First Podcast. This Special Episode is dedicated to National Suicide Prevention Month.•Tony Hoffman's viral story of his triumphant journey through sports stardom, mental health struggles, substance use disorder, homelessness & his quest to coaching in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. It's a story that pierces the hearts and minds of it's listeners, It simply CHANGES LIVES. Tony has been sober since May 17th, 2007. His BMX career started in high school, as he was a top-ranked BMX amateur with multiple endorsements. As a native of Clovis, Ca, where he attended Clovis High School, Tony started drinking alcohol, smoking marijuana, and using prescription painkillers such as Vicodin and Oxycontin by his senior year. His life took a turn for the worse as he became addicted at such a young age, losing everything.In 2004 Tony committed a home invasion armed robbery, and was ultimately sent to prison for two years in 2007. Tony had violated his probation and knows the depths of addiction, and understands the despair addicts go through as even a ten-year prison sentence threat, could not stop him from using during his probation. Tony began rebuilding his life's purpose while he spent two years in prison. As soon as he was released, he used the positive and negatives of his life to get to where he is, today. Today, Tony is a changed man, and inspires so many to live their life with purpose. Tony is a former Professional BMX racer, top BMX coach, Olympic coach, founder of a non profit organization called the @freewheelproject, along with several other business. Tony has been sober for over 12 years and is now one of the top motivational speakers in the country, traveling over 200 days a year to speak at schools, conferences and business all over the United States. Tony has dedicated his life, to bringing awareness around the country, describing how dangerous prescription pill and heroin abuse are, as well as advocating a shift in thinking towards current addiction-recovery processes. •DRUG ADDICTION • MENTAL HEALTH • RECOVERY • FAITH • TRIUMPH•Follow Tony Hoffman on Instagram @tonymhoffman and visit his website www.tonyhoffmanspeaking.com for more information.•Make sure to subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube and all other streaming platforms (LINK IN BIO)

When the 2020 Tokyo Olympics were postponed until next summer because of the coronavirus pandemic, gymnast Laurie Hernandez and runner Kyle Merber found themselves in unchartered water. They shared the physical, emotional and financial challenges delaying the games have had with CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen. Gold and silver medalist Hernandez, part of the Final Five in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, says she's using the extra year to prepare for her comeback. Twenty-nine year old runner Merber, who helped set a world record in 2015, was hoping to qualify for his first Olympic team this year. Merber told Chen how he's come to terms with the fact he may not achieve his Olympic dream.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Akeem Haynes is a published author, motivational speaker, 2x Olympian. Born in Savlamar, Jamaica, Akeem didn't have much of an advantage from the beginning. With limited options and tragic events happening early in life, he moved to Canada with his mother seeking a better life. However, they fell into tough times, and struggled to find stability, moving many different times in a short period of time. Through perseverance, a resilient mindset and a stubborn attitude to succeed, Akeem has become a 2x Olympian (2012 & 2016), helping Canada bring home an Olympic Bronze Medal at the Rio Olympic Games. With an intriguing story and captivating delivery, Akeem takes you through the high's and low's and shows you what a resilient mindset can achieve. 3 Black Boss Values Hard work beats talent if you get comfortable with talent Be intentional and be mindful in business If you have something in your heart (passion, desire, calling), do it. Sponsors Black Boss Club Black Boss Shop Shownotes **Click the timestamp to jump directly to that point in the episode. [2:41] Where did wanting to be great come from? Moving from Jamaica to Canada - for a better life The moment you set yourself up to do something, life is going to test that will 13 years old - became homeless, go to class and school and acted like nothing happen Realized if anything were to happen in my life, I would have to make the change [8:34] The moment Akeem realized that sports is his way out Went to the football tryout for food, then built a relationship with coach, he set him up with cleats Stay committed to the sport, what else could happen if I stay committed to it [14:06] Black Boss Valuable Minute  Kevin shares how you can become a member of the Black Boss Club AND also how you can save 10% off your first purchase at the Black Boss Store. [15:52] How Akeem's football coach became his lifelong mentor Power in your words “after you make this team, i'm going to come” to the olympics [23:48] Hard work vs. talent Hard work is engrained in all of us, you can't forget to do it You can get comfortable with talent, everything you take for granted it can be taken away from you Akeem never took a break, always strived for better [30:57] Akeem's life post athletics People would say “your good at motivating people, you're great with your words” Knew God gave him a gift of words Watch great speakers and didn't want his flow to sound like their flow, didn't want to lose his individuality, would practice in mirror Akeem went  to schools and speak to students (4 years of no pay) Firm believer “ just because an opportunity is there doesn't mean you're ready to seize it” [38:13] Self Development - learning from the best Had to learn what type of speaker he was “What gives you the right to speak about what you speak about?” “What is it that you lived? And what can you talk about in your sleep?” [42:43] Akeem's next step - making money and valuing self Harder in Canada, they don't invest in personal development as much He goes into each speaking engagement thinking, give them a reason to have the guy back He found his price by asking other people were charging, and valued his accomplishments and accolades accordingly    [48:47] How did you get your first corporate gig? Word of mouth Akeem worked with schools and provided curriculums for them to implement [57:39] Be intentional and be mindful in your business If you can't eat, than you can't feed or help others Add the right value to the business Learned the business structure [59:23] Process to writing a book Dedicate a certain amount of time to writing a day Develop a rhythm as we are creatures of habit Everyone has a book in them Write whenever you can Make sure your voice is in your work Write, get an editor Self-published, invested in own marketing Reach out to local publishing companies [1:07:04] Bet On You If you have something in your heart, do it Resources Love, Life & Legacy by Akeem Haynes CreateSpace - https://www.createspace.com/ - self publishing tool for up and coming authors Connect with Akeem Haynes Instagram - underdogakh Website - akeeminspires.com