Podcast appearances and mentions of robbie balenger

 This week Dave and Joe, Chasing Tomorrow podcast co-show hosts, have the pleasure of talking to Robbie Balenger, known as the vegan ultra-runner.   In 2019 Robbie ran 3,175 miles across the US in just 75 days in order to promote the benefits of a plant-based diet.  In March 2021, he set a new record for The Central Park loop challenge, where he ran 16 loops smashing the previous record of 11 loops. And he just finished the Colorado Crush (named by Robbie) 63 days, 1,176 miles, 308,981 ft of gain, including the entire Colorado Trail summiting all 58 peaks over 14,000 feet, and finished with the Leadville 100, quite the incredible summer, for sure!

Many have attempted the brutal 3,000+ mile transcontinental run across the U.S. Few have completed it. And even fewer have crushed it with the style and swagger of today's guest William Goodge, who ran from Los Angeles to New York in a blazing 55 days and somehow made it look fun.  His endurance resume also includes running 50 marathons in 50 days, circumnavigating Lake Cuomo, Italy, and running from Land's End to John O'Groats—all to raise funds for cancer research in honor of his mother. What I find most compelling about Will isn't just his athletic accomplishments and the mission behind them. It's that he's actively defying the archetype of how ultrarunners should look and behave with an infectious energy and unique style that is completely his own. A former model sporting a muscled physique uncommon among endurance athletes, Will much prefers Paris Fashion Week and high tea at Claridge's to camping. He's keen to share his skincare routine with you and isn't afraid to rock a Prada man purse. He cuts a different pose and has positioned himself as a powerful example to others who live outside the ultra bubble as to what's possible in terms of manifesting potential.  Today we dive into Will's journey, motivations, big achievements, and lessons learned from running across the states—including the ins and outs of the controversy that swirled around his transcontinental run. We also discuss his close friendship with podcast alum Robbie Balenger, the importance of diversifying the ultra-running community, and the magic that happens when you redefine your possible. Will is an absolute delight. I loved getting to know him—and I know you will too. Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today's Sponsors: BetterHelp: BetterHelp.com/RICHROLL Seed: seed.com/RICHROLL Inside Tracker: InsideTracker.com/RICHROLL Indeed: Indeed.com/RICHROLL Momentous: LiveMomentous.com/RICHROLL Roka: Roka.com/RICHROLL Plant Power Meal Planner: https://meals.richroll.com Peace + Plants, Rich

Travel allows you to experience different cultures, broaden your perspective, and gain a deeper appreciation for the world around you. But there is no denying that it also comes with massive environmental costs. Is it possible to travel in a completely sustainable way? And if so, how? What is the best way to move about the globe and make the most of experiences abroad? Welcome to Roll On 2.0, an experiment in documentary-style storytelling in which Adam Skolnick and I ask a big question, investigate that query with several experts, attempt to arrive at a reasoned conclusion, and hopefully entertain you along the way. Today we dive deep into the pillars of regenerative travel—a new movement that aims to heal the planet while exploring it—and ways we can all be better visitors to the places we explore. This episode makes use of Adam's journalistic prowess, buffered by wisdom shared by experts in the field of sustainable tourism. Special guests featured in this episode include Amanda Ho, Kílian Jornet, Celeste Brash, Mehmet McMillan, Amanda Harris, Paul Feinstein, Robbie Balenger, Paul Hawken and Hugh Garvey. Thanks for your help in making this episode possible! Show notes + MORE Watch on Youtube Newsletter Sign-Up Today's Sponsors: Seed: seed.com/RICHROLL Indeed: Indeed.com/RICHROLL Squarespace: Squarespace.com/RichRoll  Plant Power Meal Planner: https://meals.richroll.com

Hello and welcome back to the big run.  Today's guest is Robbie Balenger. A man not adverse to extreme challenges, his list of multi-stage ultra efforts reads long.  There are iconic races and unusual challenges such as loops around central park and outlasting a Tesla. Most recently a solo Speed Project effort saw him come in second in that iconic event. Still, he's kept the momentum up and switched to crewing for another epic challenge to support Will Goodge as runs across America. An experience he is well versed in having done the challenge himself back in 2019.  Robbie caught up with us a few days ago in the early stages of the effort in Barstow California doing Laundry for the crew - oh the glamour... You can follow Robbie @robbiebalenger Find out more about his adventures at https://www.robbiebalenger.com/ And keep up to date with Will's challenge @williamgoodge where you can follow along, donate and support. Podcast cover photo by @coltontisch Thanks so much for listening, if you're enjoying please leave us a review where you get your podcasts as it really helps the show.  And keep it locked for there are some big special episodes coming soon. I'll see you next time, for The Big Run. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebigrunpodcast/message

Good morning and welcome back to this special episode of The Big Run in collaboration with Salomon running. As The Speed Project draws near we reached out to an all-women's team taking part and asked them to nominate a key supporter A loved one, a friend, a guardian, a cheerleader, a confidant, a comrade -  someone has been witness to their preparation, a sounding board for concerns and listened ever patiently to the latest tweak to their training plan. We asked them to leave a message. A candid reflection about what it's been like to support that individual as they prepare to head into the unknown of this unique event. This episode is a collective chorus of admiration that runners everywhere will recognise from those individuals that support you in this sport that we love.  For in adventures like this. We are all protagonists.  Featuring the voices of: Johan Mpuiba, Eric Cooper, Samuel Bouchard, Boris Ghirardi, Jessica Van Droogenbroeck, Benjy Barnett, Robbie Balenger, Charlie Bodt Thankyou to Tilly GW for her guidance and collaboration on this work and to Salomon for supporting the episode.  You can follow the team on their adventures by heading over to the Salomon running Instagram account. Photo courtesy of Duy Nguyen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebigrunpodcast/message

Robbie Balenger is a plant-based ultra-endurance athlete whose obsession with pursuing optimal performance has led him to seek out mammoth athletic projects that span weeks and even months. Some of his accomplishments include running 3,175 miles across the US in just 75 days in 2019 to promote the benefits of a plant-based diet, breaking the record for most laps around New York's Central Park in one day, completing what he has coined the “Colorado Crush,” almost 1,200 miles and 300,000 ft of elevation gain in 63 days, and most recently, outlasting a Tesla by running 242 miles over 3 days. Robbie continues to seek out new challenges and redefine what is possible. By exploring recovery techniques and honing diet choices, Robbie is investigating how he can keep going… forever. Key Points: Why Robbie decided to take on the challenge to race a Tesla Trials and tribulations that went down throughout the challenge Nutrition strategy for a multi-day endurance event How to utilize caffeine for endurance The mindset to push through multi-day endurance events Trading in drugs and alcohol for running Using running to navigate the challenges of life Creating “The Audacious Report” - a hub for all things endurance Why Robbie made the switch to a plant based diet How to get enough protein and essential vitamins and nutrients on a plant based diet Continue to get outside of your comfort zone to find growth Connect with Robbie: https://www.robbiebalenger.com/ Connect with me: Instagram: @dominicfusco TikTok: @dom_fusco YouTube: Dominic Fusco LinkedIn: Dominic Fusco Join my FREE Community on Upspace Want to help the show grow? Sweet! Here's what you can do: Leave a 5-star rating and review on the podcast app and let me know your honest opinion! Share this episode on your IG story and tag me @dominicfusco

A first date with a runner turned Robbie Balenger from restaurateur into runner, and today, Robbie Balenger is a plant-based, ultra-endurance runner who recently outran the life of a Tesla battery. Obsessed with the idea of constant movement, Balenger seeks out mammoth projects that span weeks or months, including running from California to New York in 75 days. Robbie has recently started a media hub for endurance athletes known as The Audacious Report, and his idea of a casual weekend is running a 26.2 mile marathon.*Restore Hyper Wellness neither endorses nor is responsible for the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, advice, or statement made on the podcast by anyone other than authorized Restore Hyper Wellness employees. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only: Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a doctor-patient relationship.

This week we are sitting down and chatting with the absolutely incredible athlete Robbie Balenger!!! In 2021, Robbie completed the Colorado Crush, a challenge he created which consisted of running all the events in Leadville (marathon, 50 miler and 100 miler) along with running the entire Colorado Trail and summiting all of the 14ers all in one summer. It is a mind blowing and incredibly hard accomplishment! Robbie and filmmaker Reece Robinson were able to capture all the ups and downs with their excellent film called "Colorado Crush" on their channel "The Audacious Report" (where our film will appear in a few weeks!) In this episode we talk all about that challenge. How did Robbie scare a bear away using the sultry voice of Rod Stewart? In what ways has his view on masculinity changed by taking on giant endurance challenges? What has he discovered by taking on the filmmaking project "Audacious Report" with Reece and what plans do they have for the future of their channel? Truly hope you all enjoy this episode!! It was quite the honor to chat with such an amazing dude!!

Oz Pearlman, an America's Got Talent Finalist and award-winning mentalist, is also a world-class ultra distance runner. On August 5, 2022, Oz set a new record running across the entire length of Long Island, New York - 128.5 miles! - in under 22 hours. A dazzling 9:59 minutes per mile average pace. Oz and Robbie discuss the run, the documentary film made about it, and Oz's tricks for cultivating a positive mindset in the competitive world of ultra-distance racing. Oz is a consummate performer on stage, on television, and when he's in his running shoes. Enjoy this fun conversation, watch the accompanying film, and prepare to have your minds blown. Watch the documentary film free here. www.theaudaciousreport.com Hosted by Robbie Balenger. Audio Engineering by Reece Robinson

Keep up if you can! Robbie Balenger (@robbiebalenger) graces us with his magnificent, bearded presence to talk all things Ultra-efforts, plant-based health, and old Austin stories. Truly a great interview with an INCREDIBLE person. Anyone who can outrun a Tesla deserves your attention, and a Lone Star on us. 

Meet your host, endurance athlete Robbie Balenger, and learn why he decided to create a platform celebrating those who chose to be Audacious.

In this episode, Joe and Don spend time with Reese Robinson; director, editor, and documentarian. Reece specializes in intimate, “one man band” character-driven documentary storytelling and has partnered with outdoor adventurers like Robbie Balenger to capture the human element of challenge and hardship. The discussion is engaging and revealing of what Reece finds as he captures adventures on film. Links: The Audacious Report The First Wave Colorado Crush

Robbie Balenger is a plant-based endurance athlete based in the Salida, Colorado area. He's a great guy who has accomplished a lot: 3,175-mile transcontinental run (43 miles per day), Central Park Challenge World Record, Colorado Crush (Colorado 14ers + Colorado Trail + Leadville Race Series runs in 63 days), and more. Sit down with Travis and Robbie during a fun, free flowing, face-to-face conversation at Salida's own 7000 FEET Running Company.In This Episode: Robbie Balenger Instagram The Audacious Report Instagram | YouTube | Website | Colorado Crush7000 FEET Running Company Instagram | WebsitePast Episodes:Episode 53 - Rickey GatesTransamericana with Rickey GatesTravis Macy Instagram | WebsiteMark Macy on InstagramInjinji Discount SiteThe Feed Instagram | Website- - - - - - - - - - -If you like this podcast, please consider our book, A Mile at A Time: A Father and Son's Inspiring Alzheimer's Journey of Love, Adventure, and Hope*30% off with discount code MACESubscribe: Apple Podcast | SpotifyCheck us out: Instagram | Twitter | Website | YouTubewww.AMileAtATimeBook.comThe show is Produced and Edited by Palm Tree Pod

Welcome to Episode #355 of the 303 Endurance Podcast and our 2022 Kona Countdown Special! 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 Editor, Bill Plock. Thanks for joining us for another week of endurance interviews and discussion.   Show Sponsor: UCAN Keep your fueling fresh with new UCAN Pineapple Edge. 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 Eliud Kipchoge Breaks Marathon WORLD RECORD In Berlin Kona Countdown; Tri Rating 2022 Kona Report What the locals think about a 2-day Kona Sea Otter Europe draws nearly 60'000 for 6th edition What's new in the 303 Endurance Runner Robbie Balenger Crushes Colorado in New Documentary Film Video of the Week Eliud Kipchoge Breaks Marathon WORLD RECORD In Berlin, Runs 2:01:09   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: Eliud Kipchoge Breaks Marathon WORLD RECORD In Berlin CNN   Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge broke his own world record, lowering the mark to 2:01:09, as he powered to victory at the Berlin Marathon on Sunday.   Shaving 30 seconds off the record he set at the same event four years ago, Kipchoge set a pace that no one could match over the entire 26.2 miles and secured his 15th career marathon win out of just 17 starts.   Ethiopia's Andamlak Belihu and defending champion Guye Adola stayed with the 37-year-old for the first half of the race but dropped away as Kipchoge pressed on for victory and eventually crossed the finish line opposite the Brandenburg Gate alone.   Double Olympic champion Kipchoge became the first athlete to run a marathon distance in under two hours in Vienna in 2019 but this was not recognized as an official world record since it was set with a team of rotating pacemakers and not in open competition.   For this official record, Kipchoge started fast, setting a 10km time split of just 28min 23sec and reaching the halfway mark in under an hour.   Adola matched him step for step throughout the opening ten kilometers but only Belihu could remain with Kipchoge as the race crossed halfway.   After 25km, Kipchoge began to pull away from Belihu too, and though his blistering pace slowed slightly, he remained comfortably ahead of the world record all the way to the line.   His compatriot Mark Korir finished more than four minutes afterwards, in 2:05:58, to take second place while Ethiopia's Tadu Abate completed the podium with a time of 2:06:28.   In the women's race, Ethiopia's Tigist Assefa set a course record and took the win in 2:15:37, the third fastest time in history and 18 minutes faster than her previous personal best.   Starting just her second marathon after making the switch from the 800m, Assefa ran 1:08:13 to remain with the pack for the first half of the race, before she recorded a negative split of 1:07:25 to distance the rest of the field.   Rosemary Wanjiru of Kenya finished second with a time of 2:18:00, while Ethiopia's Tigist Abayechew finished three seconds later in third place.     Kona Countdown: Past Records         Changes     Schedule Saturday, October 01, 2022 Start End Event Location 6.30am 10.00am VinFast IRONMAN® World Championship Kailua Pier  Information Booth 7.30am Kona Town Fun Run Begins at Hale Hālāwai – Ali`i Drive 9.00am 4.00pm `Ohana Info Center/Volunteer Station/ KBH Conference Room 6  Lost and Found Sunday, October 02, 2022 Start End Event Location 5.30am 6.45am Ho`ala (Rise to the Occasion) KBH - Honu's Lawn  Training Swim, Packet Pick-up  Onsite registration is not available. 6.30am 11.00am VinFast IRONMAN® World Championship Kailua Pier  Information Booth 7.00am Ho`ala IRONMAN® Training Swim -2.4 miles Kailua Bay Swim Entrance 9.00am 4.00pm Athlete Check-in KBH Ballrooms 2, 3, 4 9.00am 4.00pm `Ohana Info Center/Volunteer Station/ KBH Conference Room 6  Lost and Found 1.00pm 3.30pm IRONKIDS® Keiki Dip-n-Dash Registration KBH Canoe Landing 4.00pm IRONKIDS® Keiki Dip-n-Dash Ka`ahumanu Place 6.00pm 8.00pm Heroes of Hawai`i (Hawaiian Cultural Legacy) KBH Lu`au Grounds Monday, October 03, 2022 3.00pm Parade of Nations (athletes gather at 2pm) KBH to Hale Hālāwai, Ali`i Drive Tuesday, October 04, 2022 6.00pm E Komo Mai (Welcome) Banquet KBH Parking Lot 8.00pm Race Briefing -English KBH Parking Lot Wednesday, October 05, 2022 9.00am 6.00pm Final Day Athlete Check-in KBH Ballrooms 2, 3, 4 11.30am 6.00pm Bike/Helmet/Gear Check-in Bike Compound Area  for Athletes racing Thursday ONLY Kailua Pier Thursday, October 06, 2022 - RACE DAY 4.30am 6.15am Personal Needs Drop/Transition Opens Kailua Pier 5.00am 12.30am `Ohana Info Center/Volunteer Station/ KBH Conference Room 6  Lost and Found 5.30am 1.30am Media Center KBH Ballroom 1, 2, 3 6.25am Race Start - Professional Women Kailua Pier 6.27am Race Start - PC/HC Athletes Kailua Pier 6.30am Wave Start - Women 30-34 Kailua Pier 6.35am Wave Start - Women 35-39 Kailua Pier 6.40am Wave Start - Women 40-44 Kailua Pier 6.45am Wave Start - Women 18-29 Kailua Pier 6.50am Wave Start - Women 45-49 Kailua Pier 6.55am Wave Start - Women 50-54 Kailua Pier 7.00am Wave Start - Women 55+ Kailua Pier 7.25am Wave Start - Men 65+ Kailua Pier 7.30am Wave Start - Men 60-64 Kailua Pier 7.35am Wave Start - Men 50-54 Kailua Pier 7.40am Wave Start - Men 25-29 Kailua Pier 9.00am 1.00pm Accreditation Office KBH Monarchy Room 7.00pm 1.00am Bike & Gear Pick-up Kailua Pier  Friday, October 07, 2022 11.30am 6.00pm Bike/Helmet/Gear Check-in Bike Compound Area  Kailua Pier   Saturday, October 08, 2022 4.30am 6.15am Personal Needs Drop/Transition Opens Kailua Pier 5.00am 12.30am `Ohana Info Center/Volunteer Station/ KBH Conference Room 6  Lost and Found 5.30am 1.30am Media Center KBH Ballroom 1, 2, 3 6.25am Race Start - Professional Men Kailua Pier 6.40am Wave Start -Men 35-39 Kailua Pier 6.50am Wave Start -Men 30-34 Kailua Pier 7.05am Wave Start - Men 40-44 Kailua Pier 7.20am Wave Start - Men 45-49 Kailua Pier 7.35am Wave Start - Men 55-59 Kailua Pier 7.40am Wave Start - Men 18-24 Kailua Pier 7.00pm 1.00am Bike & Gear Pick-up Kailua Pier  (no earlier than 7.00pm and no later than 1.00am)   Kona Locals Ask Ironman Visitors for Respect SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 SUSAN LACKE In less than two weeks, the Ironman World Championship will return to the Big Island in a big way – with a two-day format to accommodate the backlog of athletes who qualified for the race in 2020, 2021, and 2022. But not everyone is happy about the return of the race and its expansion – specifically, the people who call Kona home.   “We have a lot of people who are excited because they love Ironman, but also a lot of people who do their best to avoid the race,” says Skye Ombac, a lifelong Kona resident and triathlete who will be racing in this year's event. “This year, it just feels twice as difficult to coexist with the two-day format and twice the amount of athletes.”   The relationship between Kona and Ironman is a complicated one. Certainly, tourism is a large part of the island's economy, and during the COVID pandemic, a decline in travel meant a loss for most residents. Many businesses closed, and hotels and restaurants operated at a fraction of their capacity. When local authorities issued shutdown orders, Hawaii unemployment levels rose to those not seen since the Great Depression, topping out at 25 percent. But even though tourism has resumed, the island still hasn't fully recovered. Many restaurants and hotels are understaffed, as are grocery stores and gas stations.   But that doesn't necessarily mean locals are excited about the return of tourism, either. According to a recent state-commissioned survey, 67% of Hawaii residents agreed that their island is “being run for tourists at the expense of local people,” and only 39% agreed tourism is “mostly positive.” Resident dissatisfaction with tourists is multifaceted: The overwhelming majority (92%) of locals felt visitors were not educated enough on protecting Hawaii's natural environment and local resources; other factors include the impact of the vacation rental industry and ignorance of the residents' quality of life. Add the extra hassles that come with hosting a two-day Ironman event, and these feelings become even stronger.   RELATED: How Is Ironman Going to Pull off Two Days of Racing in Kona?   Triathletes on a training ride for the Ironman World Champs in Kona Triathletes train on the Queen K Highway ahead of the race. (Photo: Oliver Baker) Ironman: Not your average tourist Though Ironman has gained support from local officials and many residents, this support is not unanimous, and it's certainly not without condition. Ironman tourists aren't your typical island visitors, who tend to stick to their timeshares and carefully-managed tours; they take over a host city completely, riding their bikes on the busiest roads, taking bathroom breaks on the side of sacred trails, and buying up all the bananas and bottled water at the grocery store.   On Nextdoor, a neighborhood-based social media app, the debate between local residents ping-pongs between cheering the $30 million economic impact of the race and wondering if it's really worth the cost. Some posters shared that the road closures during two days of racing also forced their businesses to close, resulting in a loss of two days' worth of income. Others expressed concern for the environmental impact of the race, from the large amounts of trash left on the road by athletes to the use of non-reef safe sunscreens when swimming in the ocean.   “This event has far outgrown the venue,” wrote one Nextdoor poster. “I respect the idea of Ironman and the individual athlete, but this has gotten out of hand. It is time for a new, larger venue to be found for these folks to do their thing.”   “The aloha we all had for this event has left the island,” wrote another. “Time for a change.”   “People get annoyed with cyclists taking up lanes on the road, riding on roads that are not bike friendly, not stopping at stop signs, leaving trash on the side of the road, bringing banned sunscreens to the island,” says Sierra Ponthier, a Kona resident and triathlete. “They see Ironman triathletes as selfish and just coming here to use the island for themselves while inconveniencing locals who need to get to work, to school, to family.  This one hurts to hear, because as a triathlete myself, I know not all triathletes are like this, but it's a common perception of residents here.”   “Kona is a small community, and we will have a difficult time handling twice as many athletes,” Ombac says. “There are 2,500 extra athletes coming in this year compared to a normal Ironman year. We are still recovering from COVID, businesses are understaffed and don't have the resources to handle the influx of people. Because we are racing on a Thursday, a work day, many business will be losing a ton of money and many community members are unable to get to work. This is creating a huge headache for many people.”   Sea Otter Europe draws nearly 60'000 for 6th edition Tuesday, 27 September 2022 Simon Cox The most popular Sea Otter Europe ever, with a record attendance for public and exhibitors, cements its reputation as the meeting point between the Cycling Industry and cycling enthusiasts.   Nearly 60,000 visitors filled the festival site for 3 intense days of racing, product presentations, and demo-bike testing. If you want to ride a demo bike there's surely no better place, be that for MTB, Road, or Gravel bikes. This year also so a growth in ‘cycling as transport' products on display, and available to test ride.   The expansion of the expo area has made it possible to comfortably cope with the 30% growth of exhibitor brands, with a total of 350 international companies that have displayed their products at more than 220 stands of bicycles, electric bikes, accessories and technology applied to cycling.   The response to the competitive calendar was also a strong one, with more than 4,000 cyclists taking part in the fifteen races that were organised, for amateurs and for world champions, Olympic medallists and elite athletes, both male and female, in all kinds of cycling.   Once again, the demo-bike opportunity proved to be one of the most attractive elements of Sea Otter Europe. 30 participating brands had all the models on offer, with more than 3,000 trips to the demo-bike circuits designed specifically for this purpose. New urban routes created this year also made it possible to experience a variety of family and urban bikes, ridden around the festival, and in the streets of the centre of Girona.   With the conclusion of the most popular edition of this cycling festival to date, the team at Sea Otter Europe has already begun work on the next one, to be held again in Girona and the Costa Brava from 22 to 24 September 2023.   What's New in the 303: Endurance Runner Robbie Balenger Crushes Colorado in New Documentary Film Audacious Media LLC Jun 09, 2022, 08:47 ET      PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Audacious Media launches its debut film, The Colorado Crush, a cinematic chronicle of a summer spent tackling every major bucket list endurance feat in the state. The film follows professional runner Robbie Balenger during the Summer of 2021 as he sets off to complete a challenge he calls "The Colorado Crush": the 485-mile Colorado Trail, all Colorado peaks over 14,000 feet, and the notorious Leadville Trail Series. These three feats – each lifetime achievements of their own - push Robbie to his mental and physical limits over an epic 63 day journey.   Along the way, Robbie grapples with unforgiving terrain, climate change, and an unresolved concept of masculinity. The adventure builds steadily as he approaches the culmination of The Colorado Crush, the Leadville 100.   "I'm incredibly proud to release this film and alongside it a new platform for endurance enthusiasts: The Audacious Report," said Reece Robinson, co-founder of Audacious Media. "The Audacious Report will be a collection of films, articles, and podcasts covering the boldest athletes in the world and their feats of endurance."   The film is free to watch on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ch-n7LwMVZ4   For media inquiries, please contact: Reece Robinson Co-Founder and Production Manager, Audacious Media Phone - 917-513-7964 Email – 338293@email4pr.com   Upcoming Multisport Events in Colorado (runningintheusa.com) Upcoming Classic Runs in Colorado (runningintheusa.com)   Video of the week: Eliud Kipchoge Breaks Marathon WORLD RECORD In Berlin, Runs 2:01:09! || RACE VIDEO   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!

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Robbie Balenger. Robbie is a plant-based ultra-endurance athlete, with achievements including a run across the United States and a feat he dubbed the Colorado Crush which involves hiking the 485-mile Colorado Trail, summiting all 58 of Colorado's 14,000-ft peaks, and running the Leadville Trail Series- the marathon, the-50 mile race, and the 100-mile race...all of this in the span of 63 days! We of course go in-depth about these endurance undertakings, including how he manages his diet, his recovery, the highlights and lowlights from these adventures, the role his crew plays, and much more. You will walk away from this one feeling either very inspired or very lazy- and quite likely both. We wrap the show with a triple crown of trees, some promising news on the Lyme disease vaccine front, we get another update from MG, and we share some of our favorite shorter thru-hikes for a listener. RTIC Outdoors: Shop at rticoutdoors.com. Gossamer Gear: Use code “backpackerradio” for 15% off at gossamergear.com.  Enlightened Equipment: Use code “ultralight10” for 10% off Enlightened Equipment's Stock Revelation Quilt or Torrid Jacket at enlightenedequipment.com. Interview with Robbie Balenger Robbie's Website Robbie's Instagram Colorado Crush Documentary Outlast a Tesla The Audacious Report Time stamps & Questions 00:05:19 - QOTD: What's something that you like less as you get older? 00:15:26 - Introducing Robbie 00:16:17 - When did you get into athletics and endurance sports? 00:19:23 - What is it about running that draws you in? 00:20:44 - Discussion about marathon strategies and breaking through the wall 00:22:48 - Discussion about food during running 00:24:02 - How did you prevent injury on your transcontinental run? 00:25:20 - Discussion about shoes 00:26:12 - Tell us about your plant-based diet. 00:30:42 - Discussion about alcohol 00:31:52 - What do you eat to get enough calories? 00:34:44 - How did you occupy your mind on your transcontinental run? 00:37:29 - Tell us about the Central Park Loop 00:39:55 - Discussion about backyard ultras 00:41:07 - What would you say your mental drive is? 00:43:29 - Discussion about training intensity and strategies 00:46:18 - Do you have any recurring injuries? 00:47:26 - Tell us about NuCalm 00:56:41 - What was the inspiration for the Colorado Crush? 00:58:05 - What lessons did you learn about setting up a good sponsorship model? 01:00:19 - What was the structure and order of the Colorado Crush? 01:01:34 - What made the Leadville 100 the most difficult event? 01:03:42 - How did you decide the timing? 01:04:41 - Has anyone told you they're interested in replicating the Colorado Crush? 01:05:02 - Fuck Marry Kill: the Leadville Trail Series, all the 14ers, and the Colorado Trail 01:05:40 - How did the Colorado Trail compare to your expectations? 01:07:13 - How do you compare/contrast road running and trail running? 01:09:48 - Any fun hallucination stories? 01:12:21 - What's your mentality while running at night? 01:14:30 - What lazy things do you love doing? 01:15:42 - What did you learn about yourself as a man? 01:18:22 - Is it unusual to have the height of your career start late? 01:19:14 - How was your mindspace as you started the 14ers? 01:21:06 - What were the logistics for getting to and up all the 14ers? 01:23:10 - Did you have any close weather calls? 01:24:33 - Tell us about your crew 01:26:23 - Is there anything you can't eat anymore? 01:27:37 - Anything else to share from the Leadville 100? 01:28:41 - What does the future hold for you? 01:32:00 - Where can people keep up with you? SEGMENTS MG Check-In New Sound Bites Trek Propaganda In Defense of Wild: Cheryl Strayed's Memoir Is Nothing Like Your Trail Journal, and That's OK by Penina Satlow Lyme Disease Vaccine Enters Phase 3 Trials by Penina Satlow Triple Crown of trees Quadzilla's Quads Mail Bag 5 Star Review [divider] Check out our sound guy @Paulybooyshallcross. Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. Advertise on Backpacker Radio Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok.  A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Jason Lawrence, Christopher Marshburn, Sawyer Products, Brad and Blair (Thirteen Adventures), Patrick Cianciolo, Paul Packman Sealy, Matt Soukup, Jason Snailer, Greg Mac,  Tracy “Trigger” Fawns, Mike Poisel, and Kristina Diaz. A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Liz Seger, Cynthia Voth, Emily Brown, Dcnerdlet, Jeff LaFranier, Peter Ellenberg, Jacob Northrup, Peter Leven.

Robbie Balenger ran a staggering 242 miles in three days, covering more distance than an electric vehicle on a single charge.

It's taken a bit to process everything from my Leadville Trail 100. The race for me ended at Twin Lakes, mile 40. My plan to fuel and hydrate better by going out at a conservative pace was obviously too slow and might have worked better had I not expended so much mental and physical energy dealing with a lighting system that wasn't bright enough and my dicey depth perception and balance that led me to being too cautious navigating the rockier, uneven trail sections. I was moving ok but with a thin margin for error when my left hamstring cramped ¼ mile from Halfpipe aid station, mile 33. Despite eating salted mashed potatoes, salted watermelon, and a banana, the hammy continued to cramp up for the next 2-3 runnable miles. I got 250 mg. of salt from a fellow runner that immediately helped, but I'd lost too much time. I bombed down into Twin in a desperate attempt to beat the cutoff and have a shot at Hope Pass, but missed by about 15 minutes.Aside from the disappointment, I'm left with a few bright spots. I proudly represented Team Leadville and Warriors Ascent, which is a great organization supporting veterans experiencing PTS. I also had an amazing crew led by Brian Farrington, who had also paced me to the finish in 2015. My sister Ellen and nephew Matthew came out from Charlotte, NC to experience the magic of Leadville for the first time. Gabby Penaflor, who paced me to the finish in 2010, flew out last-minute from KC, and was responsible for the giant duck and other decorstions on top of the crew vehicle for easy spotting. Super appreciate 19-year old upcoming ultrarunning star Josh Taylor being there the whole time. Huge thanks as well to long-time supporters and all-around nice people Shelley, Scott, and Shane Miller. It's so amazing having all of those folks ready to give up their weekend while this old guy pursues his dreams in the mountains and tries to inspire younger folks to follow in my footsteps.Congrats to all of the finishers! There is seriously not much more inspiring than being at the Leadville finish line during the last two hours and seeing beaten-up warriors trudging the last of their 100 miles with their families and friends in tow. It was also cool seeing well-known runners like Hellah Sidibe and Harvey Lewis totally out of their elements and acknowledging what a beast the Leadville course is, yet still finding ways to get to the line. It was also inspiring to see Tyler Andrews, who's taken me on amazing journeys in South America, bravely fighting in obvious distress to a fourth-place finish.Finally, what a special treat getting to spend time with the amazing Simone Brick, and conversing with legends Ken Chlouber, Merilee Maupin, Cole Chlouber, and Travis and Mark Macy, joking around with the cutoff king and queen Mike and Sandy Monaghan as they followed me around, and chatting with some of the sport's luminaries like Robbie Balenger, Scott Jurek, Courtney Dauwalter, Hellah, Harvey, and more. And seeing tons of old friends along the course. I've got some things to adjust and then I'll be back!Bill Stahlsilly_billy@msn.comFacebook Bill StahlInstagram @stahlor

For me, the transition to eating plant-based wasn't a hard choice. As opposed to some athletes who do it for performance-related reasons, I've become increasingly fed up with the food industry, particularly factory farming. Without going into a long diatribe here, we kill billions of living, breathing, intelligent animals, funded to a large extent by the government – through industry promoters who lobby for subsidies like the Beef Council, the Poultry Council, the Pork Council, the Dairy Council, etc. – that has then exacerbated health issues like diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and other morbidities that were magnified during the pandemic. And then the government has to lay out larger sums of money to help people to afford the health care they need to fight these ailments. Then we have a planet that is inching onto the edge of not being able to feed itself as there is less farmland and more crop failures as climate change worsens, which the factory farming industry contributes increasingly to that problem, all while the world population grows and grows and there are more mouths to feed. Without depressing you further, it seemed like a logical choice for me to spare the lives of a few animals, which won't change the world, but maybe it will totally change it for just a few of them who don't get slaughtered. Funny thing is, after many years of injuries and way too many surgeries, I do seem to be training better than I have in a long time. Not sure if there's a connection, but I'm sticking with this lifestyle. My doctor has even pointed out better health metrics during my past couple of physicals. I can also see this impressive starter list of vegan athletes whose names you likely know, like Kyrie Irving and Chris Paul in the NBA, Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton, incredible ultrarunners like Scott Jurek, Robbie Balenger, and Harvey Lewis, nine-time Olympic track medalist Carl Lewis, MMA star Ronda Rousey, and tennis great Venus Williams.My challenge has been that I was raised like most guys knowing how to artfully use a grill to cook. In Colorado, we barbeque outdoors in almost any weather. In our shorts. But my propane tank is lasting a lot longer now, and frankly, my biggest struggle is finding enough variety in what I eat. I love salads, but I'm not up for them every day. Enter Kathy Davis. She has a site called VegInspired that offers a ton of recipes and information geared toward aspiring and existing plant-based eaters. What's great is how Kathy breaks through the barriers and makes it so easy to really make plant-based eating your lifestyle. She's so committed that she and her husband sold their house and travel the country in an RV on something of a plant-based eating road trip, showing how doable it is even on the road. Kathy particularly emphasizes eating whole, unprocessed foods after encountering an interesting twist at the start of her journey. Despite eating plant-based, she gained dozens of pounds because she was eating what David always called vegan junk food. You commonly see them now: Beyond and Impossible Burgers, fake chicken nuggets, fake deli meats, even fake bacon. But these are often highly-processed, sometimes with high amounts of sodium, sugar, and other questionable additives. I'm not saying they're all bad, and I think most are still better than eating animal products, but I'd still point you toward more whole, unprocessed foods like Kathy does. You can join her journey with the coaching she offers, through her Website recipes and blogs, and with the free meal planner she is giving to WASP listeners, which frankly is a Godsend for someone like me to save me from eating salads every day. She's really engaging, so I hope you enjoy this conversation and gain some tips that help you live healthier, and please take advantage of her terrific meal planner.Meal planner:www.VegInspired.com/podcastKathy Daviswww.VegInspired.comFacebook and YouTube VegInspired

On today's Fit Food Junkies Podcast episode, I interview ultra-endurance athlete Robbie Balenger.Connect with Robbie:@robbiebalengerWe Discuss:how to discover your "why"the love and feelings behind runningadventuring to discover your passionhow to breakthrough and escape your comfort zonehis audacious races and experienceshis plant-based diethis favorite running shoes and supplementsand so much more!

There are not many ultrarunners who have run farther than Robbie Balenger. Robbie's been making headlines for the past few years with his massive athletic feats. Just this past spring, Robbie decided to see if he could run longer than a Tesla could on a single charge along a Texas highway. Three days and 242 miles later, man beat machine. In this episode, you'll learn: How Robbie fuels his amazingly long runs What training you need to run your first ultra, and How to mentally get through extreme challenges and stay on your feet If you're an ultrarunner, want to become one, or are just fascinated by them, this is an incredible listen! 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: LMNT Maintaining healthy electrolyte levels will not only improve performance and endurance on the run, but can help with preventing headaches, maintaining a healthy weight, and help with recovery.  That's why we recommend all runners check out Element this summer. It's loaded with everything you need to replenish your electrolyte balance with 1000mg of sodium, 200mg of potassium, and 60mg of magnesium, and doesn't include anything you don't need like extra sugar or anything artificial. Even better, they are currently running a special deal where you can get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any order. So, order your favorite flavor and get a free sample pack to try out new flavors or share with your running friends.   To get this special offer and make sure you're hydrating properly this summer, head over to drinklmnt.com/runnersconnect. Heal from the Amino Company  Heal is an amino acid, whey and creatine based formulation designed to reduce recovery times and improve physical function after injuries by accelerating muscle repair while helping maintain a healthy inflammatory response. Check out the research here: https://aminoco.com/rttt  Heal does contain whey, so it's not made for vegans, but if you're not vegan and looking for a nutritional advantage when it comes to recovering from your running injury or your daily training Coach Jeff highly recommends you give Heal a try.  If you're interested in learning  more and giving Heal a try, we've got a special offer for you where you can save 30% by using the code RC30. Just head to: https://aminoco.com/rttt and use the code RC30 at checkout to save 30% 

Welcome to another edition of ‘Roll On', wherein Rich Roll and journalist & author Adam Skolnick riff on matters of interest across sports, culture, entertainment, and self-betterment. Given the heartbreaking number of mass and school shootings this year—punctuated by the devastating and tragic and horrific events in Uvalde—today's main focus centers on gun violence in America. It's a conversation that culminates with thoughts from Senator Cory Booker, who joins via Zoom to help us understand why this problem is so intractable, and what we can do about it.Specific topics discussed in today's episode include:Kristian Blummenfelt's stunning Sub7 Project performance;the downfall of legendary UC Berkeley swimming coach Teri McKeever;the release of Robbie Balenger's movie The Colorado Crush: 63 Days of Endurance;American gun culture, alarming statistics behind mass shootings, and the political barriers that make it difficult to enact stricter gun laws; andSenator Cory Booker's take on what's needed to change firearm legislation.Today's episode is also viewable on YouTube: https://bit.ly/rollon685Today's Sponsors:Athletic Greens: 75 whole food sourced ingredients designed to optimize 5 key areas of health. Go to: athleticgreens.com/richroll to get a FREE year supply of Vitamin D ​AND​ 5 free travel packs of AG1 with your first purchase.Whoop: The world's most powerful fitness tracker is now waterproof! Get the WHOOP 4.O at WHOOP.com and use the code RICHROLL at checkout to get 15% off.Native: Protect your skin this summer with Native's mineral-based Sunscreens. Native offers lightweight, non-greasy formulas that are easy to spread and blend seamlessly on all skin tones—leaving a matte finish with zero streaks. Visit www.nativedeo.com/rrp or use promo code rrp at checkout, and get 20% off your first order.ROKA: Cutting-edge eyewear & apparel built for top performance. Ultralight construction. Arms-Up Design. Official USAT Partner. If you're active like me and wear prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses, ROKA combines the no-slip performance you've been waiting for with fashionable frames. Visit roka.com and enter code RichRoll for 20% off.LMNT: A science-backed electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don't. The formula is super high-caliber, it's plant-based with no sugar, fillers, gluten or sketchy ingredients. Right now LMNT is offering my listeners a free sample pack with any purchase—that's 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order. Try it out at drinkLMNT.com/RICHROLLPeace + Plants,Rich See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After discovering running in his 30's, ultra-endurance athlete Robbie Balenger became obsessed with the power of human endurance and quickly found that he needed challenges far exceeding standard ultramarathons to test his limits. So, he started creating his own. Since then, Robbie has run across America, completed the “Colorado Crush,” and recently outran a Tesla. We had him on to unpack each of these efforts before asking him about the mental side of endurance, recovery techniques, his next challenge, and much more. TOPICS & TIMES:Robbie's background (5:19)Travel & settling in Austin, TX (6:05)Burning out in the restaurant industry (6:49)Robbie's Trans-Con Challenge (10:05)How he trained to run >3,000 miles in 75 days (13:15) Using social media with intention (21:00)Robbie's Central Park Loop Challenge (22:57)The Colorado Crush (27:02)Outrunning a Tesla (31:19)NuCalm & mental performance (35:31)What Robbie's days look like now (37:15)Plant-based diets: the key to recovery? (40:57)OUR OTHER BLISTER PODCASTSBlister PodcastGEAR:30 podcastBikes & Big Ideas podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Imagine saying this to a friend with a Tesla: “Drive at 65 mph until your battery dies. I'll run that far in 72 hours.” That's essentially what Robbie Balenger did in April of 2022, and his effort made global headlines, because the target distance was 242 miles. He tells Spanny how he'd built up the credibility and support for the attempt, with a record that included running across the U.S in 75 days (43 miles per day). And this was after only 8 years as a serious runner. Why does Robbie do this? Listen for his explanation of running as the inverse of drugs. ... To support The Spaniard Show, utilize the links below: Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List For speaking information, click here: Spaniard Website

Sometimes, it takes more than an organized ultra race to push our limits. And that means finding ways to set our own challenges to really see what we're made of. For today's guest, that means running across America, completing the Colorado Crush (running the Leadville Marathon, Leadville 50 miler, Leadville 100, running the entire Colorado Trail, and climbing every 14er in Colorado in a span of ONLY a few months), and running farther than how far a Tesla can go on full-charge. Robbie Ballenger is the man who has completed all of those challenges. Robbie Balenger is an ultra-endurance athlete who has completed multiple feats of physical and mental accomplishment during his athletic career, and is a world record holder. He is well-known for completing these challenges all on a plant-based diet, and through an innovative sleep technology called NuCalm. And on top of that, he has a mindset and drive like no other, always trying to find the edge of his limits, and then looking to see how he can break through them. Robbie has also been featured on the Rich Roll Podcast, and The Bare Performance Podcast. In this episode, Robbie talks about the real secrets to his incredible endurance accomplishment, tips that anyone can use to complete their own endurance challenges, and why a plant-based diet and NuCalm has been so crucial to his success. Follow Robbie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robbiebalenger/ Try NuCalm with Robbie's Special Offer: https://nucalm.com/robbie-balenger Have a suggestion for an episode? DM @joecorcione on Instagram

Saudi Arabian women competed in the Dakar Rally for the first time in 2022, with Dania Akeel and Mashael al-Obaidan completing the race earlier this month. They join us to reflect on making history and discuss how competing in one of the world's most gruelling automobile rally races has changed them. They also give their thoughts on whether they see themselves as inspirational figures for women in their country. Shanwayne Stephens tells us about helping Jamaica qualify a four-man bobsleigh team for a first Winter Olympics in 24 years. Stephens is the team's pilot and discusses his hopes for the Beijing Games, what he makes of his team being compared to the 1988 team, which inspired the film Cool Runnings and who would play him in the movie if they made a sequel. Vegan endurance runner Robbie Balenger joins us to discuss pushing his body to its limits while maintaining a plant-based diet, his spiritual connection to running and to reflect on some of the challenges he has completed. Balenger holds the record for most finished laps around Central Park and has previously completed a transcontinental run across America, averaging 43 miles per day across the 75 day run. And we are live at the Australian Open tennis and at Goodison Park ahead of Everton's first game since they sacked manager Rafa Benitez.

Team! As the year comes to end, I want to take a minute to reflect on and appreciate all that we were able to experience this year. Looking at the guests we had on the podcast in 2021, I am filled with so much gratitude for all of you. YOU, my epic team, are the reason I am able to host these incredible guests who are at the top of their fields, pushing the boundaries for what is possible. You all listening to the episodes, downloading them, sharing them, and leaving reviews are what drives the growth of the show. My goal for this podcast is and always has been to learn how we can all improve our performance and life from amazing individuals. I truly hope that the conversations we have on The Epic Table have and continue to help you in your day-to-day life. Looking forward into 2022, I am so pumped to continue helping you all control the controllable while having a ton of fun! If you want to connect more, follow me on Instagram and reach out!The amazing guests we had this season that I want to highlight are: JanuaryDr. Will Cole on intermittent fastingFebruaryTeam Sherzai on eliminating Alzheimer's diseaseMarchDr. Will Bulsiewicz round 2 on gut health!!AprilNick Bare on eating disorders in males, entrepreneurship, and healthDrew Harrisberg on reversing DiabetesMayHarpreet Singh Rai on Managing SleepJuneAngie Asche on eating for performance, not aestheticsJulyCamilla Bazley on overcoming an eating disorderAugustHellah Sidibe on first Black Transcontinentalist Kurt Seidensticker on Vital proteinsSimon Hill on a plant-based dietRich Roll on becoming a vegan athleteSeptemberAdam Klink on Hybrid AthletesOctoberEric Conover on physical and mental healthNovember Liz Plosser on health trends in 2022 and morning routinesDecemberAnd to wrap up the year, we had Robbie Balenger, one of the elite plant-based athletes in the space, on the show. Connect with me:My InstagramMy WebsiteMy TikTokMy Pinterest

To Celebrate The Victories, It Had to Get Dark at Some Point - Robbie Balenger Team, today we have Robbie Balenger, one of the elite plant-based athletes in the space, on the show today. Robbie started running at 29, so well into his life, and decided to see how far he could go with it. Robbie is a plant-based, ultra-endurance athlete who has completed the Trans-con which involved a 3,175-mile transcontinental run starting in Huntington Beach, CA, and ending in Central Park, NYC. This involved 14 states and an average of 43 miles a day for 75 days. He also completed the insane Colorado Crush which incorporates the Leadville Trail Marathon, The Leadville Silver Rush 50-miler, and the Leadville Trail 100-miler. Robbie got in 1,200 miles and more than 300,000 feet of elevation gain over 63 days. And team, these are just two of three epic challenges he has finished so far! Robbie also completed the Central Park Loop challenge which consists of running the most number of loops around Central Park in NYC during the park's opening hours of 6am to 1am the next day. Robbie got in 16 full loops around the park with almost an hour to spare, breaking the previous record of 11 loops. These are incredible accomplishments, however, this lifestyle that Robbie lives in is relatively new to him. In today's episode, we discuss Robbie's childhood, his experience as a successful restauranteur, and his gradual transition into a plant-based ultra-endurance athlete paving the way for others in the space. We specifically discuss:How to set clear boundaries to prevent burnoutSetting boundaries with selfHow to be selfish in a way that improves your lifeThe pain plateau - How to push through the pain barrier Connect with Robbie below:Robbie's InstagramRobbie's Website

Dadding. Surfing with Zuckerberg. Celebrating Ten Thousand's glorious new FAR line with Robbie Balenger. And of course, the Adam-Brogan faceoff we've all been waiting for.Welcome to another hotly anticipated edition of ‘Roll On,' wherein myself and my undefeated podcast co-pilot Adam Skolnick (and our intruding guest Brogan Graham) hone on matters of contemporaneous import, and more than anything, get a bit silly.Aside from serving as my magnanimous sidecar hype-beast, Adam Skolnick is an activist and veteran journalist best known as David Goggins' Can't Hurt Me, co-author. Adam writes about adventure sports, environmental issues, and civil rights for outlets such as The New York Times, Outside, ESPN, BBC, and Men's Health. He is the author of One Breath and is currently using the ‘new dad' excuse to avoid working on his novel.This episode unfurls in a fashion unique.We start off with the half-cocked banter you've come to know and love. Adam and Brogan hash out their drama. We discuss the nuances of being a new dad. And the importance of showing up for your kids and partner.We then close things out with my conversation with ultra-runner and friend of the pod Robbie Balenger, which was recorded at Ten Thousand's live event at the Legendary Explorer's Club in NYC, where we celebrated the launch of my Free Association Run (FAR) kit—a collection of men's running gear.To read more click here. You can also watch listen to our exchange on YouTube. And as always, the podcast streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Listener Stories: There's something potent and important about your journey that others can benefit from hearing. Learning is a communal act. And this podcast is merely a conduit. I'd like you to consider sharing your journey of transformation with me, specifically how this show has helped shape it.Leave us a voicemail at (805)-421-0057 to share your story and the wisdom you've gleaned from the podcast, and your message could very well be aired in a future episode.Enjoy the show!Peace + Plants, See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As you know, when I'm not running in the Leadville Trail 100, I work at the Winfield aid station at mile 50.  That's where I had a very brief encounter with plant-based endurance runner Robbie Balenger, who was completing his summer-long Colorado Crush.  Robbie had previously run the Leadville Marathon as well as the Silver Rush 50-mile.  I've had runners who don't run ultras gasp, wow, he did all that?  Which kind of cracks me up because lots of people have done that, including me.  However, between the marathon and the Silver Rush 50, Robbie also ran the entire 587-mile Colorado Trail in 11 days.  And in-between the Silver Rush and the LT100, Robbie climbed all of the Fourteeners, the 58 14,000 peaks in the Colorado Rockies.  Now that's worth gasping over!  Rather than put his feet up and light up a cigar, Robbie then headed over to England to help friend William Goodge complete 48 marathons, one in each county in England, in 30 days.What struck me about Robbie at Winfield was that despite the fact he had to have been massively tired, and like most race competitors, needed to get out of the aid station as quickly as possible, he graciously posed for selfies with aid station volunteers.  Robbie lives right here in Denver, so I'm very grateful he stopped by the Hive to chat.  His generosity and good nature comes through in this episode.  He was driving his very cool wrapped van that he used on his earlier cross-country run.  In addition to that feat, Robbie this March set the FKT for running the looped road in New York's Central Park during its open hours from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m., 16 laps and almost 100 miles in total.  I'm personally just amazed that he spent that much time in Central Park without getting mugged at least three times!  Maybe muggers don't like to touch vegans.  Yes, he does all of this as a plant-based athlete, so listen along if this intrigues you.Robbie Balengerwww.robbiebalenger.comFacebook Robbie BalengerInstagram @robbiebalengerTwitter @robbiebalengerBill Stahlsilly_billy@msn.comFacebook Bill StahlInstagram @stahlor

“I started to like running more than I liked being at the bar, and it's really one or the other with that.” Welcome everyone to episode Twenty-Two of the “It Matters To Me Podcast”! I'm your host, Adam Casey, and today my guest is Robbie Balenger, a professional ultra-runner whose accomplishments such as a run across America and breaking the world record for running the most number of loops around Central Park in New York City are almost too impressive to list. Robbie explains how he evolved into the phenomenal runner he is today from an unlikely childhood where he was often a mischievous kid who played football and counter to his current athletic demands, was an offensive lineman. He also talks about how the first real intro to running came later in life when he was living in Austin, TX, and his girlfriend invited him on a run. That moment became a catalyst for him to leave behind his hard-partying lifestyle and take his health and fitness much more seriously. Most notably was transitioning to a plant-based diet over the years out of personal and environmental concerns. We then get into his most recent feat, something called the ‘Colorado Crush', an adventure that included the Leadville Trail Marathon, traversing The Colorado Trail (485 miles in 11.5 days), the Leadville Silver Rush 50-miler, summiting all 58 peaks over 14K feet in Colorado, and The Leadville Trail 100-miler in just a measly 63 days. Robbie details how the motivation to do the Colorado Crush was born out of a necessity to reconnect with his active personality during a time when the COVID pandemic was forcing him and his job to become more sedentary. This one's filled with some great advice about how to handle a race or big physical event once it's over and the importance of finding a way to always be active. Our conversation does get into the mental health side of ultra-running a little bit more than some other episodes, but I didn't want to shy away from that topic because I sincerely think it's important those discussions are out in the public view. Robbie was someone I've been hoping to have on the show for a while and am so thankful he was able to open up the way he did. Yet another irrevocably ‘good dude' who couldn't have been more gracious and friendly. Additional Links Robbie Balenger (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/robbiebalenger/ Robbie Balenger (Website): https://www.robbiebalenger.com/ It Matters To Me (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/adamcasey/ It Matters To Me (Website): https://itmatterstomepodcast.com/ Colorado Crush: https://www.robbiebalenger.com/colorado-crush Trans-Con (Run across the U.S.): https://www.robbiebalenger.com/transcon NuCalm Performance: https://mastermind.nucalm.com/ Outdoor Herbivore (camping meals): https://outdoorherbivore.com/ LetUsGrow Hydroponics: https://www.lettusgrow.com/

This week Dave and Joe, Chasing Tomorrow podcast co-show hosts, have the pleasure of talking to Robbie Balenger, known as the vegan ultra-runner. In 2019 Robbie ran 3,175 miles across the US in just 75 days in order to promote the benefits of a plant-based diet. In March 2021, he set a new record for The Central Park loop challenge, where he ran 16 loops smashing the previous record of 11 loops. And he just finished the Colorado Crush (named by Robbie) 63 days, 1,176 miles, 308,981 ft of gain, including the entire Colorado Trail summiting all 58 peaks over 14,000 feet, and finished with the Leadville 100, quite the incredible summer, for sure!

Robbie Balenger is a plant-based ultra-endurance athlete obsessed with finding sustainable motion through space and time. This obsession leads Robbie to seek out mammoth athletic projects that span weeks and months. By exploring recovery techniques and honing diet choices, Robbie is investigating how he can keep going forever.

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We live in a culture where identity is inextricably linked to our careers—but who we are is not what we do.And work is not a substrate for identity.In addition to philosophizing on capitalism, hedonistic altruism, and rest as resistance, in today's edition of ‘Roll On' Adam Skolnick and I trade fitness updates, perform a virtual reality show & tell, answer listener questions, and more.Aside from being my bi-weekly sidekick hype beast, Adam is a waterman, writer, activist, and veteran journalist best known as David Goggins' Can't Hurt Me, co-author. He writes about adventure sports, environmental issues, and civil rights for outlets such as The New York Times, Outside, ESPN, BBC, and Men's Health. He is the author of One Breath and is currently using the ‘new dad' excuse to avoid working on his novel.Specific topics covered in this episode include:an update on endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh's ‘Code Red' arctic swim;a recap of the Leadville 100, the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc, and Robbie Balenger's Colorado Crush;Sania Sorokin record-breaking 24-hour race & Carl Meltzer's completion of the ‘Most 100 milers in a calendar year';the importance of Michael Muller's virtual reality experience ‘Into the Now';thoughts on life, careers, and the NYT piece, Work Is a False Idol; andRich & Adam's podcast, video, and other media streams of the week.In addition, we answer the following questions:How do you end self-sabotaging behaviors?What are the best ways to prepare for a 100K ultra race? When exercising, what is the most efficient way to breathe?Thank you to Annie from Colorado, Brian from London, and Scott from Vermont for your questions. If you want your query discussed, drop it on our Facebook Page or better yet leave a voicemail at (424) 235-4626.To read more and listen click here. You can also watch on YouTube. And as always, the podcast streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Listen, Watch & SubscribeApple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Stitcher | Google PodcastsThanks to this week's sponsors:GoMacro: Packed with 100% sustainably sourced plant-based ingredients to fuel your body and mind, GoMacro bars are organic, vegan, gluten-free, and wildly delicious. These are my all-time favorite bars—get your hands on some at gomacro.com and use the promo code RichRoll for 30% OFF plus free shipping on all orders over $50.Indeed delivers 4x more hires than all other job sites combined, so you can meet and hire great people faster. There are no long-term contracts and Indeed gives you full control so you only pay for what you need. 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Save 20% OFF your first purchase at tenthousand.cc with promo code “RICHROLL”.SHOW NOTES:Connect With Adam: Website | Instagram | TwitterTikTok: @iamrichrollYouTube: Rich Roll Podcast Clips ChannelMalibu Times: Mountain Lion Grabs Boy In Monte Nido, Mother Grabs Boy BackTwitter: 67-Year-Old Al Roker Get Smacked By Waves After NBC Drops Him Right In The Middle Of Hurricane IdaIRunFar: Runner Dies in Fall in 2021 TDS, Race Partially Halted New York Times: Work Is a False IdolBook: How to Be Idle: A Loafer's ManifestoNap Ministry: How will you be useless to capitalism today?New York Times: The Cotton Tote CrisisNew York Times: The ‘Hedonistic Altruism' of Plant-Based MeatVice: Pepe the Frog's Creator Nuked a $4 Million NFT Collection Over CopyrightNetflix: White LotusDocumentary: VALYouTube: The Wildly Lucrative World of Ice Cream TikTokYouTube: The Malibu ArtistYouTube: Crime Pays But Botany Doesn'tSomnifix: How Nasal Breathing Helps Runners Run Faster, for LongerHOW CAN I SUPPORT THE PODCAST?Tell Your Friends & Share Online!Subscribe & Review: Please make sure to review, share comments and subscribe to the show on the various platforms (Apple Podcasts, YouTube & Spotify). 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We love to celebrate our Olympic heroes—but is chasing gold worth the mental health struggles so many athletes face when the klieg lights dim?It's time to talk about what's wrong with the Olympic institution & more in today's edition of ‘Roll On', wherein myself and my podcast co-pilot Adam Skolnick prognosticate on matters contemporaneous, current, confounding, complex, self-evident, and non-obvious. We dissect big stories, share a few wins of the week, do some show and tell, and round it all out by answering some of the questions dropped on our voicemail, which you can ring up at (424) 235-4626.Aside from serving as my magnanimous sidecar hype-beast, Adam Skolnick is a waterman, writer, activist, and veteran journalist best known as David Goggins' Can't Hurt Me, co-author. Adam writes about adventure sports, environmental issues, and civil rights for outlets such as The New York Times, Outside, ESPN, BBC, and Men's Health. He is the author of One Breath and is currently using the ‘new dad' excuse to avoid working on his novel.Some of the many topics covered today include:Adam's close encounter with a great white shark;Endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh and the massive melting event in Greenland;Robbie Balenger's Colorado Crush challenge;Timothy Olson's recent FKT on the Pacific Crest Trail;Simone Biles' choice to step away from the Olympics & the impact the games have on athletes' mental health;ROC and whether or not Russia was truly banned from the Olympics;the benefits of blood flow restriction & ultra-short race-pace training; andthe ways the Olympic committee can better support athletes'.In addition, we answer the following listener questions:What does it mean to ‘do the work'?What are Rich & Adam's top five bands and albums?How do you set realistic physical goals as you age?Thank you to Justin from Minnesota, Jess from Illinois, and Bev from Denver for your questions. If you want your query discussed, drop it on our Facebook Page or better yet leave a voicemail at (424) 235-4626.To read more click here. You can also watch our exchange on YouTube. And as always, the podcast streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Peace + Plants,Listen, Watch & SubscribeApple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Stitcher | Google PodcastsThanks to this week's sponsors:Athletic Greens: 75 whole food sourced ingredients designed to optimize 5 key areas of health, Athletic Greens is the delicious daily habit that sets you up for a healthy future. I take the packets everywhere I go. Invest in your health without compromise! Go to: athleticgreens.com/richroll to get a FREE year supply of Vitamin D ​AND​ 5 free travel packs​ with your first purchase.Squarespace: The easiest way to create a beautiful website, blog, or online store for you and your ideas. 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Insane feats of endurance. Space-traveling billionaires. Dystopian musical comedy specials. Record-breaking freediving depths. And of course, UFOs. Today is a little bit of everything, all of the time.Welcome to another edition of ‘Roll On', wherein myself and my podcast co-pilot Adam Skolnick break bread on matters high-minded and mildly entertaining.For those new to the show, ‘Roll On' is about stories that deserve a brighter spotlight, buttressed with a bit of show and tell, wins of the week, and rounded out with answers to questions posed on our voicemail, which you can ring up at (424) 235-4626.Aside from serving as my magnanimous sidecar hype-beast, Adam Skolnick is an activist and veteran journalist best known as David Goggins' Can't Hurt Me, co-author. Adam writes about adventure sports, environmental issues, and civil rights for outlets such as The New York Times, Outside, ESPN, BBC, and Men's Health. He is the author of One Breath and is currently using the ‘new dad' excuse to avoid working on his novel.Some of the many topics covered today include:Richard Branson's successful spaceflight and the billionaire race to space;the Pentagon's efforts to de-stigmatize reporting UFO sightings and their recent release of unclassified reports on aerial phenomena;Our summer must-watch list;Robbie Balenger's Colorado Crush & Timothy Olson's PCT FKT attempt;Lachlan Morton's Alt-Tour;a 2021 Tour de France wrap-up; andVertical Blue freediving recordsIn addition, we answer the following listener questions:How do you adjust to post-pandemic parenting?How do you create a healthier body image?Will there be future RRP gatherings and events?Thank you to Eric from South Bend, Zach from West Virginia, and Chris from Rockland, California for your questions. If you want your query discussed, drop it on our Facebook Page or better yet leave a voicemail at (424) 235-4626.To read more click here. 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So She Created Her Own.Hulu: The Choe ShowSLATE: Anthony Bourdain's Voice Isn't the Only Thing the New Documentary FakedThe New York Times: Bo Burnham's ‘Inside': A Comedy Special and an Inspired ExperimentNetflix: Bo Burnham: InsideThe Seattle Times: ‘Flying saucers' became a thing 70 years ago Saturday with sighting near Mount RainierThe New York Times: U.S. Has No Explanation for Unidentified Objects and Stops Short of Ruling Out AliensThe New York Times: Jeff Bezos Will Fly Aboard Blue Origin's First Human Trip to SpaceThe New York Times: Branson Completes Virgin Galactic Flight, Aiming to Open Up Space TourismSummit One Vanderbilt: AboutRobbie Balenger: On Down The Road I GoGQ: The Real-Life Diet of Ocean Rower Jason Caldwell, Who Is on the Water for Weeks at a Time Running: François D'Haene, Sabrina Stanley win first Hardrock 100 in three yearsWall Street Journal: Solo Cyclist Completes His Alternative Tour de FranceWall Street Journal: The Business School Lesson at the Tour de FranceESPN: The Alt-Tour: Lachlan Morton beat the Tour de France peloton to Paris after 224 blistering hours in the saddleOutside: Timothy Olson Is Attempting a FKT on the PCTDeeper Blue: Another Monster Day Of World Records On Day 4 Of Vertical Blue 2021Alexey Molchanov Freediving: @alexeymolchanovAlessia Zecchini Freediving: @alessia.zecchiniAlenka Artnik Freediving: @alenka_artnikHOW CAN I SUPPORT THE PODCAST?Tell Your Friends & Share Online!Subscribe & Review: Please make sure to review, share comments and subscribe to the show on the various platforms (Apple Podcasts, YouTube & Spotify). 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How do you stay committed to your goals when sh*t gets hard?There's an entire industry built on answering this question—and a litany of #lifehacks meant to assuage intolerance for hard work and discipline.But if you ask today's guest, he'll tell you the answer is found in consistently doing what you feel called to do—and doing it for something greater than yourself. It's about making friendships along the way. And seeing the process of pursuing your dreams as a privilege—not just a self-serving opportunity.Meet Hellah Sidibe.Born in Mali, Hellah emigrated from to the States from West Africa when he was a teen, becoming a professional soccer player and now, a U.S. citizen and the first Black person to ever run 3,000 miles across America. It's a truly extraordinary feat eclipsed only by his incredibly inspirational positive vibe and another noteworthy accomplishment: a 4+ year run streak.Hellah has run every single day, without missing one single day, for over 1500+ days in a row.I first came across Hellah's story when my friend Robbie Balenger joined Hellah for a segment of his transcontinental run through the Navajo Nation. Captivated by Robbie's Instagram Stories documenting the experience, I was immediately taken by Hellah's energy. I followed his journey through the conclusion of his run in New York City, and immediately got to work trying to book him here as soon as I could.And so, here we are.We talk running of course, but this conversation is about so much more. It's about reimagining your own personal potential. It's about chasing dreams, taking risks, putting yourself out there, and of course, what it takes to accomplish seemingly outlandish goals.We also discuss Hellah's decision to go plant-based. The impact this lifestyle has had on his running and, beyond that, his broader awareness.In addition, we talk about his work with Soles4Souls, a non-profit that provides repurposed shoes to empower the developing world. We discuss his relationship with social media, his growing YouTube presence, and the impact Casey Neistat has had on how he shares his personal perspective online.But mostly, this is about mindset. It's about living with intention—and the beauty of sharing the journey to self-actualization unfiltered, in real-time.To read more click here. You can also watch our exchange on YouTube. And as always, the podcast streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Hellah's energy is infectious. It rubbed off on me. 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This episode was brought to you by our friends at Velofix. DM @velofixquebec on IG to get your exclusive LE RUN DOWN PROMO CODE and receive 15% OFF your next tune up. On this episode of Le Run Down I had a great chat with plant-based Ultra Endurance Athlete, Robbie Balenger. Simply put, Robbie loves to run and push his limits.He's conquered the run across America in 75 days and most recently crushed the fastest known time for loops around central park in 24 hours. His accomplishments are remarkable but the message he carries about making better food choices and creating more sustainable food sources is just as incredible. News Notes: https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/gladwell-creams-chavez-in-mile-match-up-of-the-century/ (https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/gladwell-creams-chavez-in-mile-match-up-of-the-century/) https://runningmagazine.ca/trail-running/utmb-officials-confirm-plans-for-2021-in-person-race/ (https://runningmagazine.ca/trail-running/utmb-officials-confirm-plans-for-2021-in-person-race/) Show Notes: https://www.milliondollarvegan.com/ultra-vegan-marathoner-runs-america/ (Robbie Balenger: the man running 3,200 miles across America on plants | Million Dollar Vegan) https://fastestknowntime.com/fkt/robbie-balenger-central-park-loop-challenge-ny-2021-03-21 (Robbie Balenger - Central Park Loop Challenge (NY) - 2021-03-21 | Fastest Known Time) https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/fitness/a-vegan-athlete-who-ran-100-miles-around-central-park-in-under-24-hours-said-a-plant-based-diet-is-his-superpower/ar-BB1gSnpw?ocid=BingNewsSearch (A vegan athlete who ran 100 miles around Central Park in under 24 hours said a plant-based diet is his 'superpower' (msn.com)) https://www.instagram.com/robbiebalenger/ (Robbie Balenger (@robbiebalenger) • Instagram photos and videos) News: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/fredericton-chantel-moore-1.6058236 (CBC - Renewed calls for justice as officer who fatally shot Chantel Moore faces no charges) https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/canada-will-act-dismantle-far-right-groups-after-muslim-family-attack-trudeau-2021-06-08/ (Reuters - Canada's Trudeau vows to fight far-right groups after Muslim family slain) https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/anti-asian-discrimination-angus-reid-poll-1.6056740 (CBC - More than half of Asian Canadians experienced discrimination in past year: survey) https://globalnews.ca/news/7930141/northern-alberta-men-walk-ottawa-mmiwg/ (Global News - Alberta men begin walk to Ottawa to honour missing, murdered Indigenous women and girls) How to Help: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ (Black Lives Matter - Ways You Can Help) https://blacklivesmatter-canada.carrd.co/ (Black Lives Matter Canada) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZH0xk5FqYJXwymoue-dnjqJEMj3FplF0Om8wdm8HZd0/edit (Montreal-Based Racial Justice Organizations) https://bailfunds.github.io/ (List of American and Canadian Bail Funds) Educational Materials: https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home/#resources (Reclaim The Block - Resources and Downloads) http://criticalresistance.org/abolish-policing/ (Critical Resistance - Abolish Policing) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYn1EYMdFkqnY2I4I8FzaJoGqEGLdHi6v (Critical Resistance - Breaking Down the Prison Industrial Complex video series) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEVoX-RwMJw&bpctr=1591459509 (Second Thought - America's Police Problem)

Robbie Balenger completed 16 laps of a 6.1km track in a single day during the Central Park Loop Challenge.

This week on the Pure Sport Project we're delighted to announce we have the amazing, the inspirational, the ultra running, Robbie Balenger. He is a guy that has ran across the whole of the USA starting in Los Angeles California and ending in Central Park New York. This venture took him 75 days, averaging 42 miles a day!  He is a plant based advocate and he has so many great stories and so many great lessons that we can all tune into. 

Trailer - This week on the Pure Sport Project we're delighted to announce we have the amazing, the inspirational, the ultra running, Robbie Balenger. He is a guy that has ran across the whole of the USA starting in Los Angeles California and ending in Central Park New York. This venture took him 75 days, averaging 42 miles a day!  He is a plant based advocate and he has so many great stories and so many great lessons that we can all tune into. 

Robbie Balengar is a dedicated athlete in the running community and has ran several ultra marathons including Bandera 100k, Caballo Blanco 50, and Austin Marathon to prepare for his run across the United States of America. He ran 3175 miles from Huntington Beach California to Tavern On The Green in New York City in 75 days. Robbie did this all on a Whole Foods plant based diet with the help from his crew and the ice cream company Nadamoo who sponsored him for this event. He believes becoming vegan will make a huge impact , not just in the running community but around the world. As a 100% whole food plant based athlete , Robbie has been able to reduce inflammation in his muscles , and joints much more efficiently then an athlete who is not vegan. He would burn up to 10,000 calories in a single run everyday. Robbies meal plan consisted of 11 meals throughout the day with shakes that provided him enough calories.

This week, we’re digging into inspiration and exploring your personal limits with a major dose of true grit! In March 2019, Robbie Balenger set sail with his sneakers from Huntington Beach, California to run across America all the way to Central Park, New York in just 75 days. He was relatively new to running as well as to a PlantStrong lifestyle. So, why on earth would he do something like this? Well, as it turns out, the earth had EVERYTHING to do with it. Environmental issues, fitness, and plant-based nutrition had become so important to him that he wanted to spark more conversation and spread his message across the country. And what better way to do that than by setting the physical example for what can be done. And - spoiler alert- He DID IT! Today, we look back at this incredible “feat” and dig into his value-driven life, which has only grown stronger since his successful trip across the country just two years ago. In fact, just this past weekend, Robbie did it again! He broke the record for the most number of consecutive loops run in Central Park during open hours with 16 loops and over 100 miles. Now THAT is some PLANTSTRONG peak performance. Episode and PLANTSTRONG Resources: PLANTSTRONG Rescue 10x - Visit the site to register for the upcoming Spring session PLANTSTRONG Meal Planner - use code: STARTFRESH for a 14-Day Free Trial. Yes, you have to enter a credit card - but you won’t be charged if you cancel before the trial ends and that’s a click of a button. Enjoy the test drive and get cooking! Robbie Balenger Instagram Theme Music for Episode Promo Theme Music

Introducing the one and only Robbie Balenger!!!! Robbie is Lettuce Grow's very own plant-based performance athlete. Residing in Colorado, Robbie JUST set the world record for the number of times someone has run around New York's Central Park, IN ONE DAY. Let's just say, he ran more in 24 hours than Tara or Stephanie have run in a year. And, he's done it all on the energy gained from PLANTS! We loved getting to know Robbie and getting an in depth look into his plant-based life!  XO, Letty & Lucy ****************************** DISCOUNT CODE: Use code LETTY&LUCY for the first batch of seedlings free with the purchase of a Farmstand (up to $72 value). CONTACT INFO:  lettyandlucy@rosewoodmediagroup.com DISCLAIMER: Everything said in this podcast are our real and true experiences and thoughts. This is our adventure and we just want to share it with you. ADVERTISERS: For any and all inquiries, please contact Rosewood Media Group at info@rosewoodmediagroup.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lettyandlucy/support

Robbie Ran 3200 miles in 75days which is an ultra marathon a day. From LA to New York on a Plant based diet. On the podcast we chat about why Robbie set himself this epic adventure. How did he fuel himself to ensure he would get enough vitamins and minerals to keep him going. What was the mental challenges Robbie faced and what did he do to over come these challenges and keep going to the finish line.Contact RobbieInstagram: http://instagram.com/robbiebalengerFacebook: https://www.fb.me/robbiebalengerContact JacintaInstagram: http://instagram.com/jacintarobinson_Facebook: https://www.fb.me/jacintarobinsonofficialYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-2DirSDWv-q52P8n7mfWmAITunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/fearlss-podcast/id1468725492Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ftqoHB6fmzLGVvKmMa5z1?si=Tzf3NsSkTVC_ADSC6dhoUgNEW TO ME:Hi I’m Jacinta Robinson a Vegan

I googled "plant based athlete roaring fork valley" and found TJ... and I sure am glad that I did! TJ is not your typical extreme outdoorsman. He is mindful, grounded, soulful, creative, restorative... and plant powered! OK - so, I might be making some generalizations about mountain athletes, but he's a super cool guy and we had a great conversation. Some highlights include...  How and when TJ decided to make his hobby a career Key points and practices for staying mindful in the mountains The equation for balance and the necessity for restorative practices What a plant based diet did for TJ's performance The holistic approach to coaching athletes in achieving their goals Hope you enjoy! Please feel free to leave a comment, rating, or review on whatever platform you choose to tune in on!   You may also be interested in these episodes... Transform Life From Battleground to Playground with Dr. Benjamin - https://www.alter.health/episode106 3175 mile Plant-Powered Mission with Robbie Balenger - https://www.alter.health/episode124 “Running is my new Hunting” with Josh LaJaunie - https://www.alter.health/episode130   Links to learn more SHOW NOTES: https://www.alter.health/episode166 JOIN PLANT BASED & STRESS FREE FB GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/alterhealth/ TAKE OUR ONLINE COURSE: https://www.alter.health/course SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/alterhealth GET OUR BOOK: https://amzn.to/2tmiOz3 APPLY TO WORK WITH US: https://www.alter.health/holistic-intensive CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://fb.me/alterhealthinc CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alter.health

Robbie Balenger is an ultra runner who completed a 3,200 mile run across the United States. On March 16, 2019, the run began. Starting in Los Angeles, then running east until he hit New York City, Robbie set out on the challenge of a lifetime. Over the course of 75 days, students and community members along... The post Robbie Balenger Joins the Circuit of Success appeared first on The Circuit of Success with Brett Gilliland.

This week Robbie Balenger is back on the show for the second half of his two part interview! If you missed last week’s episode, allow me to provide some context for you. Robbie is a plant-based ultra-endurance athlete that ran from Los Angeles to New York, 3,175 miles in 75 days! His mission, to inspire positive change and show the validity of a plant-based diet. Running from LA to New York fueled entirely by plants, safe to say that he accomplished said mission! In this episode we dive into his awe inspiring run and Robbie shares some of the challenges that he endured during his 75 days out on the open road. Some of which almost forced him to stop, but as you will soon hear – the mind is powerful and overcoming your own fears and welcoming the challenge, can have a profound positive impact on your life. So, lace up those running shoes because you’re about to receive a healthy dose of inspiration that is sure to fuel your runs for days to come! Peace Love Plants ~Marco Special Guest: Robbie Balenger.

This week I sit down with Robbie Balenger, an Ultra-Endurance Athlete that recently accomplished a feat of herculean proportions. Fueled by plants and a mission to inspire positive change, Robbie ran across the United States, Los Angeles to New York – 3,175 miles in just 75 days! In this first, of a two part interview, Robbie and I talk about his upbringing in the Appalachian Mountains, losing a parent at a young age, and his time living in both the US Virgin Islands, and Alaska. So, let’s get dialed in and listen to the story of how Robbie Ballenger’s “Purpose Has Surfaced” Peace Love Plants ~Marco Special Guest: Robbie Balenger.

“Just because something is hard in the beginning doesn't mean it's always going to be.”Robbie BalengerImagine running an ultramarathon. It’s a huge undertaking for anyone. And a bucket list dream for many.Now imagine running an ultramarathon every day. A minimum of 40 miles, 75 days in a row. Starting in Los Angeles. Finishing in New York. A 3,200 mile transcontinental run.This is the story of Robbie Balenger.Just 6 years ago, Robbie laced up his first pair of running shoes to alleviate the stress he was experiencing managing a restaurant. A small act, that first run set in motion a chain of events that led to a passion for running long distances, followed by a purpose-driven mission promote a message — the power of a plant-based diet to fuel athletic performance. Prevent and reverse certain lifestyle maladies. Ameliorate suffering. And redress climate change.What Robbie didn't expect? The many extraordinary ways running creates community. Unites people across the economic divide. And bridges the political differences that drive us apart.I was unfamiliar with Robbie until an e-mail hit my inbox courtesy of my friend and former podcast guest, Olympic cyclist Dotsie Bausch (RRP 355). Her non-profit Switch4Good was sponsoring Robbie's attempt to cross the United States by foot. Would I be interested in helping to support their efforts? I jumped at the opportunity.On March 16, I showed up at dawn in Huntington Beach to meet Robbie for the first time and help kick off his momentous attempt.Running the first several miles alongside Robbie and a small crew of supporters, I immediately took to his earnest yet humble disposition. His passion for promoting the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle. And his determination to reach New York a mere 75 days later.We struck up a friendship that day. I kept keen tabs on his progress over the following months. And made him a promise:Finish the run and you earn a seat at the podcast table.All heart, he indeed finished it. Today I honor that promise. And it’s a great story, well told.You can watch it all go down on YouTube. And as always, the conversation streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.I sincerely hope you enjoy the exchange as much as I relished having it.Peace + Plants,Listen, Watch & SubscribeApple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Stitcher | Google PodcastsThanks to this week’s sponsorsCaldera Lab: Premium non-toxic skincare for men didn't exist – so we created it! Clinically- proven & wild-harvested in Jackson Wyoming. Go to: calderalab.com/richroll to get 20% off their first purchase of ‘The Good' or use discount code RICHROLL at checkout.ROKA Eyewear: Cutting-Edge Eyewear & Apparel Built For Top Performance. We Don’t Cut Corners. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Josh is pure fire - passion and inspiration embodied. His transformational journey has inspired countless people around the world, including me. What intrigues me most about his story is not his transformation, but his consistent connection with his culture, traditions, work, friends, and family despite the major changes that have transpired in his life. As he shares, the juxtaposition of the various facets of life does keep him grounded and present in the world. In this conversation you get a real taste of Josh's pure heart. He is such a kind soul, and expresses his passions in many forms - from running, to writing, to speaking, and also serving through his recent start-up, WellStart Health. I hope you enjoy this one! Give Josh a follow and shoutout on Instagram if you did!   Some highlights include...  How Josh went from 420 pounds to 190 pounds His journey from hunting to running Why his low carb diet limited weight loss and performance The inspiration that moved Josh along his transformation journey Why your genetics are absolutely NOT your fate How Rich Roll, Scott Jurek, and Howard Jacobson fueled and supported Josh's passion ​ You may also be interested in these skin and beauty episodes.. Episode 98 - with Chuck Carroll - https://alter.health/episode98 Episode 112 - with Howard Jacobson - https://alter.health/episode112 Episode 124 - with Robbie Balenger (ultra runner) - https://alter.health/episode124   Hope you enjoy! Please feel free to leave a comment, rating, or review on whatever platform you choose to tune in on! Check out our 6-week course that dives in and dissects the most essential lifestyle practices for health while supporting you step-by-step along the way. www.alter.health/course   Sign up for our cleanse starting September 23! http://community.alter.health/fall-cleanse   Links to learn more SHOW NOTES: https://alter.health/episode130/ TAKE OUR ONLINE COURSE: https://alter.health/course SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/alterhealth JOIN THE HEALING COMMUNITY: https://www.alter.health/healing-community GET OUR BOOK: https://amzn.to/2tmiOz3 APPLY TO WORK WITH US: https://alter.health/membership CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://fb.me/alterhealthinc CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alter.health

I found Robbie on the day he started his 75-day, 3,175 mile run across America through a post that Rich Roll made on Instagram. From then forward, I followed his Plant Powered mission as he traversed the entire country, covering an average of 43 miles daily for 75 consecutive days. A large feat, to say the least! I was so pleased to have this conversation and dive deeper to understand the passion and energy that fueled Robbie's plant powered mission. It was a wonderful conversation!    Some highlights include...  Robbie's love of the environment leading to his Plant Powered Mission How a plant-based diet actually enhanced running performance The plant-based foods that led to Robbie's success  How Robbie went from a 2.5 mile run to 3,175 miles across the country The importance of hydrating early in the day How cravings can point us to our body's wisdom The power of aligning passions to fuel your mission Getting through the inevitable walls that arise in a feat like running across the country Hope you enjoy! Please feel free to leave a comment, rating, or review on whatever platform you choose to tune in on!   Want to transform your health one day at a time with expert guidance? Check out the 6-week Medicinal Living course.   Learn more and register at https://alter.health/course   Podcast listeners get 20% off with code “ALTERYOURHEALTH”   Links to learn more SHOW NOTES: https://alter.health/episode124/ TAKE OUR ONLINE COURSE: https://alter.health/course SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/alterhealth JOIN THE HEALING COMMUNITY: https://www.alter.health/healing-community GET OUR BOOK: https://amzn.to/2tmiOz3 APPLY TO WORK WITH US: https://alter.health/membership CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://fb.me/alterhealthinc CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alter.health

This episode includes my live podcast discussion with Robbie Balenger (@robbiebalenger) and Jackie Howard (@veganathleteatx) that occurred in front of an audience of 40-50 people at Rogue on August 1st. Robbie ran across the US from LA to NYC, covering 3,175 miles in 75 days (45 miles per day). He did it for his plant-powered mission which we talk about extensively, but there is much more to the discussion. We cover his challenges on the journey, what he learned, and what might be next now that he has proven he can dream big and then go do it.  If you would like more details on Robbie's journey, here is a Runner's World article from the day after he finished in NYC: https://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/a27656146/robbie-balenger-vegan-cross-country-run/

Robbie Balenger just ran across America in 75 days... and he did it on a 100% plant-based diet, getting the majority of his calories from smoothies. In today's episode, we sit down with Robbie to talk about the logistics of such a challenge, along with the highs, lows, and life lessons that came with it.

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You’ve heard all the myths surrounding plant-based diets: it’s not sustainable as an athlete, or easy when you travel, or fun if you’re a foodie.   Robbie Balenger is about to bust all of those myths in one 3,000-mile run across the United States.   Robbie first laced up his shoes six years ago to alleviate his stress as a restaurant manager. Since then, his career and running paths have coalesced into a passion for endurance athleticism powered by plants -- and vegan ice cream.   He joins us to chat about his journey to plant-based wellness, how he plans to fuel his body over the seventy-five-day excursion, and how he hopes to inspire other people to thrive while eating ethically.   He hits the pavement March 15th in Huntington Beach, sponsored by Switch4Good and NadaMoo!    What we discuss in this episode:   - How Robbie turned to running to deal with stress.   - Robbie’s journey to a plant-based diet with an ethical focus.   - The motivation behind Robbie’s transcontinental attempt.   - Slaying myths about travel, being a foodie, and being a plant-based athlete.   - Robbie’s nutrition plan.   - How Robbie suggests people transition from one lifestyle to another.   Follow Robbie Balenger at plantpoweredmission.com or on Instagram at @robbiebalendger.You can also track his progress at switch4good.org and nadamoo.com   Connect with Switch4Good   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ2toqAmlQpwR1HDF_KKfGg   https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/   https://www.instagram.com/switch4good/   https://twitter.com/SwitchForGood   switch4good.org

In this episode I interview Hemp Daddy's brand ambassador Robbie Balenger. Robbie is a plant based endurance athlete that has run many ultra marathons. Robbie is about to embark on a transcontinental run from LA to New York. We focus on how Robbie got into running, his diet, and the logistics of a transcontinental run. You may find it interesting Robbie has only been running for six years and has done many ultra marathons.

Take our listener survey here to give feedback to the show! Robbie has done some legitimately legendary adventures. He ran across the US, has the FKT for the Central Park Loop, and even outlasted a Tesla by running farther than it could drive on a single charge. However, on today's episode we talk about something, in my opinion, that was much crazier; The Colorado Crush. In an effort to experience all the glory and magnitude that Colorado has to offer, Robbie pieced together an adventure of outright ridiculous proportions. The goal was to run the Leadville marathon in early summer, complete the nearly 500-mile Colorado Trail, run the Leadville 50-mile in mid-summer, then climb all 58 Colorado 14ers and finish with the Leadville 100-mile ultrarun, completing the Colorado Trail, the 14ers and the Leadville Trail Series in one summer. Unbelievable. Now let's hear the story…Learn more about Robbie and watch the documentary below:Colorado Crush film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ch-n7LwMVZ4@robbiebalenger@theaudaciousreportwww.theaudaciousreport.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy