Podcasts about semi rad

Welcome Brendan Leonard to The Trailhead! He's the mind behind Semi-Rad, the master of stick figure cartoons, and now, he's Zoë's new co-host on The Trailhead. But instead of the usual "tell us about yourself" intro, we're doing things our way. In this episode, Brendan gets interviewed by the person who knows him best—his mom. Kathy Leonard pulls no punches in this no-holds-barred sit-down, asking about everything from poop strategies to race regrets. We also chat about what drew Brendan to ultrarunning, why the middle of the pack is where the magic happens, and how humor helps us survive the weirdest parts of trail running. We're not here to chase clout or finish lines—we're here for the characters, the comedy, and the community that make this sport what it is. Thanks to Our Partners, Skratch Labs! Fuel your long runs the smart way—with real food ingredients backed by science.  Grab your free sample pack at skratchlabs.com with code REALFOODFUEL. 

Brendan Leonard has been writing books and entertaining the outdoor/enduance world since 2011.  A lot has changed since his last appearance in 2019, so he and Scotty catch up on life, running, the industry, music, cooking and much much more! This episode brought to you by our new friends at Dri Seats.  I'm loving mine....get yours for 20% off with the code TJM20 - https://www.dri-seats.com All Things Brendan and Semi-Rad are here: https://semi-rad.com/about/ All of Brendan's Books are available here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Brendan-Leonard/author/B00HBXIRY0?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1742569535&sr=1-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=2cf3d108-522d-4d10-b5cf-0172cc99d549 Support Brendan via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/c/semi_rad/posts Sign up for Ten Junk Miles races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com   Join the Official Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057521258604634   Support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Twitter: https://twitter.com/tenjunkmiles   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenjunkmiles/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TenJunkMiles/  

We brought so much gratitude to this amazing episode! The main topic was the news announced this weekend: David's Leadville 100 performance won the International Trail Performance of the Year. Yes, tears were shed. To everyone who listens, THANK YOU. In ways that go deeper than words...thank you. We reflect on the training, the journey, how our lives have changed, and what's ahead. Shooters shoot. Next it was a "No Secrets" Q+A! Topics: why hydration recommendations of "drinking to thirst" are often wrong in races and training, fitness apps, early AM training, when training volume hits a saturation point, what weekly volumes might lead to breakthroughs, how love evolves (or doesn't), recovery runs, AI and energy use, gel flavors, adaptations to long-term heat training, the number of workouts we suggest per week, our frustrations with running media, and Listener Corner. This community kept us going with love and belief through some dark forests this year. This is OUR award. It would not have been possible if it was just us chasing history. But when we have this team lifting us up? Well, we might just F around and make history. We love you all! Huzzah! FAFOing forever, -David and Megan Watch the new video "Let's Shock The World" on David's Western States build: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vpHk6Qoh_g Click "Claim Reward" for $80 at The Feed here: thefeed.com/swap Support Freetrail: https://freetrail.com/pro/ Subscribe to Semi-Rad: https://semi-rad.com/subscribe/ Buy Janji's amazing gear: https://janji.com/ (code "SWAP") For weekly bonus podcasts, articles, and videos (plus hat purchases): patreon.com/swap

What does it truly mean to balance success with artistic integrity? Brendan Leonard, an artist and creative known for his humorous and thoughtful writing at Semi-Rad.com, shares his journey through the delicate balance of staying true to his creative vision and the pressures of mass appeal. This episode explores a familiar theme on 50 Fires: Why do we need money, and what is it really for?  Reflecting on personal stories, Brendan and Carl observe that true security may be more about mindset and less about accumulated wealth. They also touch on the importance of defining success beyond financial gain, and the simple joy of creation in and of itself.  Visit https://semi-rad.com/ for more on Brendan Leonard and his work.  Email List: Sign up at https://www.50fires.com/ for our monthly email with resources for financial advisors!  Follow 50 Fires on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/50firespod/ Please direct business inquires to: blindnilaudio@magnolia.com Cover Art: Josh Passler - TheFinArtist.com Music Credits:  Alexandra Woodward / Rabbit Reggae / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Cody Francis / Wherever You're Going / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Scotty and his friend Jessia Vandenbush who is a ultrarunner and head of "Run Clean Eat Dirty" magazine.  They discuss what Jessica has been up to, the status of Eat Clean Run Dirty, changes in life and the sport, and much, much more! Subscribe to Eat Clean Run Dirty here: https://www.eatcleanrundirty.com Listen to Jessica's prior interview here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ten-junk-miles/id977007408?i=1000420162609 Ths episode brought to you by our friends at Path Projects. Get the new Semi Rad hat here!!! https://pathprojects.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/ultra-something-cap   This episode also brought to you by UCAN! Use the code TENJUNKMILES for 20% off here: https://ucan.co/tenjunkmiles   Sign up for the races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com   Support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Twitter: https://twitter.com/tenjunkmiles   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenjunkmiles/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TenJunkMiles/

Join Scotty and ultra LEGEND Grant Maughan for a long run in which they discuss what he's been up to since his last Ten Junk Miles appearance (6 years ago!) and his new book "Freezing Hot."   Grant is a TJM favorite and one of the world's most interesting people.  Listen and then go buy his book right away!!  Great stuff. BUY Grant's book FREEZING HOT here: https://www.amazon.com/Freezing-Hot-Ultrarunning-Through-Stories/dp/B0D8PYFZ3N Listen to Grant's 2028 Interview here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ten-junk-miles/id977007408?i=1000419270771 Ths episode brought to you by our friends at Path Projects. Get the new Semi Rad hat here!!! https://pathprojects.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/ultra-something-cap   This episode also brought to you by UCAN! Use the code TENJUNKMILES for 20% off here: https://ucan.co/tenjunkmiles   Sign up for the races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com   Support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Twitter: https://twitter.com/tenjunkmiles   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenjunkmiles/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TenJunkMiles/

Join Scotty, Eddie, Mandi, Oscar and Jon Krist for ten junk miles in which we discuss: Jon's life in running, AI Driving, Kwik Trip 50K, Disney, Bikers, Mt, Washington, Oscar's KM100, New Shoes, and much, much more. Ths episode brought to you by our friends at Path Projects. Get the new Semi Rad hat here!!! https://pathprojects.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/ultra-something-cap   This episode also brought to you by UCAN! Use the code TENJUNKMILES for 20% off here: https://ucan.co/tenjunkmiles   Sign up for the races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com   Support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Twitter: https://twitter.com/tenjunkmiles   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenjunkmiles/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TenJunkMiles/  

This week we are chatting with author, filmmaker, artist, adventurer, ultra runner, and a guy who is "semi rad" Brendan Leonard!!! Brendan has one of the most unique, creative, and oftentimes hilarious voices in the adventure community. He's the author of many GREAT books (which we do a quick recap of towards the end of the episode) including his newest release "Ultra-Something". This book is the story of what he's found through taking on ultra running, told in a way that only Brendan could tell- through lots of tangents on history, pop culture, psychology, viral videos, and much more. Brendan also is the artist behind "Semi-Rad" (one of my favorite websites) where he writes, draws, and creates. He is able to capture the essence of "why" people do big adventures- simultaneously for life affirming reasons and also for the simplicity of "cause it's fun and pointless and it's what makes me happy." In this episode we talk all about his books, his films "7 Summits of My Neighborhood" & "A Shed of One's Own" (which so beautifully captured the passing of life that it made me cry), making a quesadilla out of Jack's Frozen Pizzas, creativity, dadhood, his 15 second recipe book, and a lot more!! This was one of my favorite episodes! Huge thanks to Brendan for coming back on!! I highly recommend checking out his book and signing up for his weekly newsletter! MORE FROM BRENDAN: Semi-Rad: https://semi-rad.com Buy Ultra-Something: https://store.dftba.com/collections/semi-rad Newsletter: https://semi-rad.com/subscribe/

Join Scotty and Borderlands founder Josh Rosenthal for a discussion of how he found and fell in love with the sport of MUT running, the problems and blind spots within the sport, impact, acessibility, and much much more. Learn about Borderlands and read Josh's Manifesto: https://www.borderlands.cc/manifesto Ths episode brought to you by our friends at Path Projects. Get the new Semi Rad hat here!!! https://pathprojects.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/ultra-something-cap   This episode also brought to you by UCAN! Use the code TENJUNKMILES for 20% off here: https://ucan.co/tenjunkmiles   Sign up for the races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com   Support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Twitter: https://twitter.com/tenjunkmiles   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenjunkmiles/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TenJunkMiles/

Join Scotty, Kevin Jordan, John Krist, Barry Thrune, Shae Meritt, Rebecca Ellerman and Diane Durden for a discussion of all things Badwater Salton Sea.  Logistics, training, planning and execution.  Maybe a few poop stories too!  This is a great listen for anyone curious about Badwater Salton Sea.  We ask and answer most of the question you might have. Ths episode brought to you by our friends at Path Projects. Get the new Semi Rad hat here!!! https://pathprojects.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/ultra-something-cap   This episode also brought to you by UCAN! Use the code TENJUNKMILES for 20% off here: https://ucan.co/tenjunkmiles   Sign up for the races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com   Support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Twitter: https://twitter.com/tenjunkmiles   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenjunkmiles/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TenJunkMiles/

Join Scotty, Chris Prairie and Jada Freer for a discussion of all things Cocodona 250.  Logistics, training, planning and execution.  Maybe a few poop stories too!  This is a great listen for anyone curious about a 200 mile race.  We ask and answer most of the question you might have. Ths episode brought to you by our friends at Path Projects. Get the new Semi Rad hat here!!! https://pathprojects.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/ultra-something-cap   This episode also brought to you by UCAN! Use the code TENJUNKMILES for 20% off here: https://ucan.co/tenjunkmiles   Sign up for the races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com   Support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Twitter: https://twitter.com/tenjunkmiles   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenjunkmiles/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TenJunkMiles/

Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to https://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO to get your free sample pack with any purchase.   Brendan Leonard is the creative force behind Semi Rad, a website dedicated to the joy of adventure for runners of all levels. Brendan loves to explore, to laugh and occasionally to get tired, cold and scared through his ultra adventures. Brendan is an author of many books, including Ultra-Something, which we discuss during this conversation.   If you'd like to learn more about my Personal Best Running coaching program, check https://www.PBprogram.com/    Watch this full video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qn3uq0yHRzQ     CHAPTERS: 00:00 The Raw Truth of Running 02:44 First marathon, expectations vs reality  05:50 More than a marathon? 09:00 Signing up to first ultra 24 days before the event 11:40 Ultra-Something.. how aspects of life apply to ultra-running 13:38 If you see it, you can be it! 17:46 I Hate Running and You Can Too 19:59 The Seven Summits of My Neighborhood 24:32 Advice for people going after ultra adventures 25:46 Create eventing that you'll remember forever  33:06 Getting older and looking for new challenges 38:09 I didn't have the strength to quit 44:10 If you're feeling bad, do this 46:53 Brandon's writing ethos 52:18 Next ultra plans, couples adventure. 56:46 Find out more about Brendan 58:20 Ultra Something closing thoughts   FIND BRENDAN HERE: ► Website: https://semi-rad.com/ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semi_rad/  ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@semi_rad     Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn commissions if you purchase items via my affiliate links. "As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.” Affiliate links do not increase cost to you. Also, you do not need to use these links. You can also search for these same items in Amazon or on any search engine/shopping site of your choice and buy/research them that way.   LINKS & TOOLS MENTIONED: ► Ultra-Something (book) by Brendan Leonard: https://pathprojects.com/ultra-something ► Ultra-Something x PATH projects cap: https://pathprojects.com/ultra-something ► The Seven Summits of My Neighborhood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SLadjqxhhc ► The K's of Convenience (Ultra): https://gotrail.run/en/race/the-ks-of-convenience ► The Rut (Ultra): https://runtherut.com/ ► The Creative Act (book) by Rick Rubin: https://amzn.to/3WWeSDF     YOU CAN FIND ME, COACH FLORIS GIERMAN HERE:  ► Our Personal Best Coaching Program: https://www.pbprogram.com/  ► Free Weekly Newsletter: https://extramilest.com/subscribe ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/florisgierman ► Strava: strava.com/athletes/1329785 ► Instagram: instagram.com/florisgierman ► Website: extramilest.com ► Website: pathprojects.com ► Podcast: extramilest.com/podcast/     ABOUT THE EXTRAMILEST SHOW: A podcast and YouTube channel where host Floris Gierman interviews world class athletes, coaches and health experts on the topic of how to become a stronger, healthier and happier athlete.     More info about our Personal Best Running Coaching Program can be found at https://www.pbprogram.com.    SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell to see new videos: https://bit.ly/Flo-YT

Meet Nation Member Abdulrahman Alzuebi  #RunTJM This week's Strava Leaderboard: Most Miles: Simon Holvik - 139.5 Miles Most Time Running: EKim Bueno - 36:11:50 Most Vert: MDL Ramos - 18,079 feet join us at the Semi Rad event: https://brendanleonardultrasomething.splashthat.com Sign up for the Ten Juink Miles Races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com Congrats everyone!!  Join our Strava Group here: https://www.strava.com/clubs/131322 Join our official Facebook Group for race and podcast news: 1057521258604634

Come to the Semi-Rad event at Arcteryx Chicago!!  Details here: https://brendanleonardultrasomething.splashthat.com/ Follow Chicago Athlete Here:  https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoAthlete https://www.instagram.com/chicagoathlete/ https://twitter.com/ChicagoAthlete Follow Ten Junk Miles Here: Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles Twitter: https://twitter.com/tenjunkmiles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenjunkmiles/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TenJunkMiles/

Curl up inside the mind inside the man behind Semi-Rad, Brendan Leonard. It's nice and toasty and full of graphs in there. Plus, the boys break down the world's most insane race that's NOT the Barkley Marathons. And don't miss the debut of Between Two Pine's brand new soap opera: THE WESTERN STATE. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. And don't forget to get 10% off Janji gear with code BTP10 and 10% off Currex insoles with code USIGNUP10.

We're back! Welcome to Season 3 of The Trailhead. Buzz and Corrine come clean for 2024. There were lots of surprises at the end of 2023. Corrine speaks with Michele Hartwig of Ornery Mule Racing about the joys of Midwest trail running. Get all the info about Ornery Mule Racing at www.ornerymuleracing.com. Buzz answers Semi-Rad's, Brendan Leonard, most pressing questions. You can see all Brendan's monthly drawings for UltraSignup on news.ultrasignup.com and the rest of his work on his website: semi-rad.com. This episode is brought to you by the Devil's Gulch Race in Washington State, happening on July 13-14th, 2024. The first 50 registrants snag a free pair of Darn Tough Socks! New for 2024: $1000 in prize money, equally distributed among all 1st place finishers across male, female, and non-binary categories. Devil's Gulch offers three epic distances: a half-marathon, 50 Miler, and a formidable 100 Miler. Brace yourself for a course featuring hot, dry high desert, intense gulches, and massive rock hoodoos. The 100 Miler is a true test of endurance with plenty of vert and heat which is why each finisher gets a homemade belt buckle. The 50 Miler? It's half the crazy. And for those seeking a more balanced challenge, there's the half-marathon. Choose your adventure at Devil's Gulch this July and make it a race to remember! Get all the info here: www.evergreentrailruns.com/devils-gulch/

In this episode, Buzz and Corrine marvel over Jim Walmsley, Courtney Dauwalter, and Zach Miller's performances at UTMB. Then, Corrine talks with artist Brendan Leonard (often known as Semi-Rad) about his ultimate trail race. It includes Dropbag Jeff and all the French toast. You can see Brendan's illustrations on UltraSignup. Buzz chats with two callers. First, he speaks with Mark from Minnesota. They agree that baked beans are not ideal running fuel. Buzz makes the case for sugar. Buzz and Laura from Portland talk about ultrarunning after cancer treatment.  Here are the links to the organizations Laura mentioned. Susan G Komen:  https://www.komen.org/ Pink Lemonade Project:  https://www.pinklemonadeproject.org/

Brendan Leonard (semi-rad.com) is back to talk about fatherhood; creative work and the nuts-and-bolts of creating; ‘staying in your lane'; and his new book, MAKE IT, which is an easily digestible guide to making just about anything, actually.TOPICS & TIMES:Cooking (3:20)Fatherhood (6:50)Child Rearing as a Creative Project (12:54)Outdoor Activity Level (14:54)Tips for Pacing @ Hardrock 100? (20:12)Balancing Fatherhood & Creative Work (24:54)Brendan's book, MAKE IT (31:43)Staying in Your Lane (37:21)How to Sell & Market Products (46:10)Tip: Work with People You Like (52:00)Taco Week (55:39)Where / How to get MAKE IT (58:24)Brendan's Open Mic piece (1:01:01)RELATED LINKS:Become a BLISTER+ MemberPre-Order our 23/24 Winter Buyer's GuideOur Open Mic SeriesCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30Happy Hour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brendan Leonard is a writer, illustrator, adventurer, filmmaker, and the creator of Semi-Rad.com, not so much a website but a channel for, in his own words: ‘things regular folks can do, adventures for the every-person. It's a web site for those of us crushing it, kind of.' Since a problematic relationship with alcohol led to a stint in rehab, at age 23, Brendan has gone on to get a master's degree, cycle across America, author 11 (ish) books, create award winning short films, speak to international audiences, run 52 marathons in a year and multiple 100 mile ultramarathons. His editorial work has appeared in Alpinist, CNN, Outside, Men's Journal, National Geographic Adventure, Backpacker, Adventure Cyclist and dozens of other publications, and his clients have included La Sportiva, Strava and Arc'teryx.These are heady accolades; however, it is Brendan's wry, self-deprecating humour and relatability that has earned his essays, cartoons and infograms such a dedicated following. He makes you realise how ridiculous life is, not just his life but everyone's life. Yes, he writes and draws about running, but he also writes about eggs and dog food and washing dishes, and perhaps all these things are metaphors for more fundamental reflections on life or, maybe, to quote his essay on the topic, they are in fact ‘just about cooking eggs and that's enough'. The mark of a great conversation is that you sort of forget where it started, where it's heading and what you ate along the way. In this one, we talked a lot about humour, not a lot about running and perhaps too much about a raisin. I laughed so much to the point of tears throughout our time together and, at the point of tears, laughed too, because, well, you either laugh or quit – right? Brendan has this magical, understated, goofy way of talking about pizza whilst also making you realise that life comes down to some very simple choices: do we choose inaction or participation; anger or joy; laughter or quitting? He's worked a lot of that out by hating running, drawing some mediocre things (his words not mine) and continuing to fail at frying eggs. So it follows that the question we should then be asking ourselves is: if he can, surely we can too?@semi_radwww.semi-rad.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brendan is the creator of Semi-Rad.com, a freelance writer and illustrator. His art has long held the hearts of those who love getting outside to work hard but don't take themselves too seriously. He's also a contributing editor at Adventure Journal and a columnist at Outside. He's written books like "I Hate Running and You Can Too" while also logging 100 mile finishes, running 52 marathons in 52 weeks and other feats of human endurance.

This week I'm sharing the latest episode of the Weekly Rundown, which is usually a Patreon-only podcast that I co-host with my friend Billy Yang. We've been on a bit of a hiatus since May, but we're back with special guest Brendan Leonard of Semi-Rad—who you can listen to on Episode 211 of my podcast if you haven't already—and the three of us catch up on what we've been up to of late, we talk all things NYC Marathon, and a lot more.This episode is brought to you by:— New Balance. The new FuelCell SC Elite v3 is going to be the shoe that I race the Boston Marathon in next April. It's a next-level racing shoe with a carbon fiber plate and plenty of lightweight foam underfoot for a cushioned yet responsive ride. Right now there are select sizes remaining in an exclusive New York City Marathon colorway available on newbalance.com, so try and snatch them up before the holidays if you can, and they'll be more widely available in early 2023. Click here for complete show notes, sign up here to get the morning shakeout email newsletter delivered to your inbox every Tuesday, and/or join our growing community on Patreon, where you'll also gain access to exclusive content and other perks that pop up from time to time.Music and editing for this episode of the morning shakeout podcast by John Summerford. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I am super excited to share this episode with all of you. It's with Brendan Leonard, an ultrarunner, writer, award-winning filmmaker, speaker, and creator of one of my favorite websites on the internet, Semi-Rad.com. On top of all that, he's also a new dad, which we talked quite a bit about in this conversation.Brendan is someone whose work I've admired for quite a while now. He's got an unmatched ability to tell stories, use humor, and share drawings that convey many of the things we all feel and experience as runners, and as human beings in general. In this conversation, we bounced all over the place, covering topics like ultrarunning, creativity, storytelling, self-employment, parenthood, where and how all these things overlap and intersect, and a lot more. This episode is brought to you by:— New Balance. The new Fresh Foam X More v4 is a maximum cushion shoe with a responsive ride that I'm really enjoying for recovery runs right now. It's super plush but also incredible light. It's available in both men's and women's sizes on newbalance.com or at your favorite run specialty retail store.Click here for complete show notes, sign up here to get the morning shakeout email newsletter delivered to your inbox every Tuesday, and/or join our growing community on Patreon, where you'll also gain access to exclusive content like The Weekly Rundown, my Patreon-only podcast with Billy Yang, a live monthly Coaches' Corner discussion, and other perks that pop up from time to time.Music and editing for this episode of the morning shakeout podcast by John Summerford. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Ned discusses the wonderful Sweltering Summer Ultra at Clapp Park in Pittsfield, MA, a walk, running, or cycling tour of Stewart's Shops, and his plans for his 49th year, including a 5K per day, a picture a day, and a Pizza Marathon of the Albany Area, like Brendan Leonard's Pizza Marathon of Manhattan. You can find links below. Thank you so very much for listening. Direct any questions, comments, or concerns to www.ewabbott.com. 1. Sweltering Summer Ultra - Best Way To Lose A Toenail - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NI9YMeMskE4 2. Tour of Stewart's - https://www.ewabbott.com/home/tour-of-stewarts 3. Semi-Rad.com Pizza Tour - https://semi-rad.com/2018/10/a-new-york-pizza-marathon/ Brought to you by Wegner's Market, a Four Seasons Landscaping Company

On this episode: The Far Side, browser tabs, YouTube analytics, and reluctant running. We're talking with Brendan Leonard, illustrator, writer, film maker and ultra trail runner and creator of Semi-Rad.com. Show Notes 00:35 – Introducing Brendan Leonard 02:55 – The story behind the birth of Semi-Rad.com 09:50 – Where did you get started writing? 14:20 – Sources of inspiration 20:15 – What are the things that grab your attention these days? 22:15 – How Brendan got into outdoor adventures 28:45 – Making adventure films 35:58 – YouTube analytics fun and “going viral” 42:40 – A typical week in the life of Brendan Leonard 45:20 – What inspired you to get into ultra running? 55:30 – Browser tabs throw-down 60:00 – Wrapping up Mentioned in this Episode Find Brendan online at Semi-Rad.com REI Presents: How to Run 100 Miles Follow Brendan on Instagram @semi_rad Connect with us! Like Almost There on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/almostthereadventurepodcast/ Follow Almost There on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostthere_ap/  Send us a voice message! https://www.speakpipe.com/AlmostThere Our Co-hosts Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen  web: AdventurUsWomen.com Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker  web: SoCalHiker.net Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.  The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.

This week Beers interviews co-host Holly to hear all about her experiences pounding pavement. They trace Holly's running journey from the early days when she quickly quit as an ill-prepared and over-eager 23 year old trying to fit in with the knitting circle, to picking it back up at age 30 and trying not to hate it, to where she's at now, 2 years later, preparing for her first 50k (31 mile) run.Listen in for tips on her favorite running fuels, how she adapts to various climates, and to hear all the things she did wrong that led to her initialing quitting.Link to the Semi-Rad illustration Holly references:https://semi-rad.com/2020/07/running-is-so-simple/Join our Patreon for extra episodes, behind-the-scenes, and livestreams! https://www.patreon.com/deliberatelivingSupport the Podcast & Its Creators:Venmo: https://venmo.com/Holly-PriestleyPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/hollycpriestleyPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hollycpriestleyFollow Us:Holly's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollycpriestley/Beers' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.nomadic.beersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HollyCPriestley/Website: http://hollycpriestley.com/The Tools I Use to Produce This Podcast:Buzzsprout (Get $20 by using this link to set up your own Buzzsprout account)iMovieZoomCanva (Earn a Canva Credit by using this link to set up your own Canva account)AudioConvert--Basically, nothing special. I started creating this with the tools that were available to me and they're largely free to use. Intro & Outro Music: Wallpaper by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4604-wallpaper/License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/This description contains affiliate links. If you decide to make a purchase, I may receive a small kickback which helps to support the channel and bring you more content like this. Thanks! 

Brendan Leonard is a writer, illustrator, speaker, and ultrarunner. In 2019, he completed 52 marathon-distance runs in 52 weeks, and survived, while having fun part of the time. Leonard is a columnist at Outside, and his writing has appeared in Runner's World, National Geographic Adventure, Climbing, and Alpinist and on CNN.com and in dozens of other publications, including his website, Semi-Rad.com. He also lived in a van for several years, loves pizza, and is easily one of the coolest people I've ever gotten the chance to talk to. He's passionate about people doing what they love not because they're the best at it, but just because they enjoy it. He joins me for a conversation all about how to accomplish your goals without taking yourself too seriously. In this episode:Find out more at Brendan Leonard's website.One Long River of Song by Brian DoyleSponsored by Remodel Health. Use code ACUFF50 and get 50% off!Follow Jon on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.Order Soundtracks, Jon's newest book available wherever you find quality books!

Today's guest is Brendan Leonard, the man behind SEMI-RAD and other creative pursuits. I started following Brendan's SEMI-RAD feed on Instagram several years ago. It has a playful sensibility and an uncanny knack for making you consider the ordinary or obvious from a different perspective. Brendan is also the author of several books, including my personal favorite "Bears Don't Care About Your Problems." Transcript here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K9mQKcWEayMXIk5fwRtIrBLNOwZn74EoV3FeqaFtbp4/edit?usp=sharing

Join Scotty and Author, Runner, Creator, Climber (and so much more) Brendan Leonard for ten junk miles in which they discuss his life in running, Semi-Rad, climbing, projects, his path to sobriety, and about a million other things that come up! check out Semi-Rad: https://semi-rad.com Support Semi-Rad by becoming a Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/semi_rad/posts buy Brandan's books here!  (Scotty recommends Sixty Meters to Anywhere): https://www.amazon.com/Brendan-Leonard/e/B00HBXIRY0?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000 Brought to you by our friends at Dri-Seats.  Have you bought yours yet?  What are you waiting for?? Get 20% off with the code TJM20 - https://www.dri-seats.com Brought to you by our friends at Path Projects!  inventory has been re-stocked so get some today!!  Http://pathprojects.com Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles Twitter: https://twitter.com/tenjunkmiles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenjunkmiles/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TenJunkMiles/

If you've run long enough or are just starting your journey, you probably have a Iove/hate relationship with running.  Running long distances is wonderful and completely irrational at the same time. To help me explore the delightful and nonsensical sport that we all love to hate, I invited author and ultrarunner Brendan Leonard on the Run to the Top. Brendan is a freelance writer and illustrator whose new book, I Hate Running and You Can Too, is a hilarious and relatable trip into the mind of a runner that's not going to top any podiums or win any races, but still regularly runs irrationally long distances. Brendan started his popular website Semi-Rad.com in 2011 as a channel for active, yet not elite athletes, who love to get out there, but don't take themselves too seriously. He's  a contributing editor at Adventure Journal and a columnist at Outside. His stories have appeared in Backpacker, National Geographic Adventure, Men's Journal, Sierra, Adventure Cyclist, and more. He's bicycled across America, runs hundred milers, and he is continually amazed at the things that regular people can do. His work is funny and insightful and he might just inspire you to love (or hate?) your running too.   CONNECT, COMMENT, & COMMUNITY: Semi-Rad.com Leave a review on Apple Podcasts!  A great FREE way to support the show! Email Coach Claire Follow Claire on Instagram 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:  Perform from the Amino Company. Perform is an amino acid based formulation that I simply add to my water bottle during my run. It tastes great and is easy on my stomach.  Clinical studies have shown that Perform helps improve endurance, reduce fatigue, and increases muscle protein synthesis so you recover faster after the run. Check out the research here: https://aminoco.com/rttt  If you're interested in learning  more and giving Perform 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%   

ASICS tech rep Rachel Housel joins the podcast to discuss the processes and arcs of mental health valleys and peaks, the effects of physical injuries on mental state, and the parallels between mental health and physical injuries as a whole. º º º º º Rachel is on Instagram @rockymtn_ekiden Wholesome Charlie content can be found at @charlieupahead Brandon Leonard's Semi-Rad blog and online store hosts plenty of thoughtful and witty commentary on the outdoors industry, including Brandon's new book: "I Hate Running and You Can Too" Drew Vidano is @wholesome_sauce Check out our website HERE º º º º º Music: Samba Isobel, Lobby Time, and Deuces by Kevin MacLeod Links: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4316-samba-isobel | https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3986-lobby-time | https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3643-deuces/ License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

This week writer, adventurer, coffee drinker, ultra runner, and all around awesome guy Brendan Leonard is back on the podcast!! Brendan is the creator of Semi-Rad where he writes and draws about outdoor adventures, travel, life philosophies, chasing passions, and all sorts of human experiences. Truly some of my favorite things on the internet are found on Semi-Rad! He also directed and produced "How to Run 100 Miles", a wonderful film about him and his buddy Jayson Sime's quest to train for and finish Run Rabbit Run. In this episode we talk about Brendan's new book "I Hate Running and You Can Too" which is a fantastic read that, while focusing on this "irrational passion" of running, really can be seen as a guide to how one approaches any sort of passion in life. I read the book in one sitting and it is loaded with pertinent and quite often hilarious charts and drawings to emphasize his ideas. I can honestly say that I think this book gets it. I really related to it and found myself thinking "Holy moly, he nailed EXACTLY why I love ultra running and what I've found out about myself and the world through competing in this crazy activity. In this episode we talk Brendan's book, trail running, a love of films, snakes falling from the sky, amongst many other things! I had an absolute blast recording this one and I hope you guys enjoy it as much as I did! Definitely check out Semi-Rad and "I Hate Running and You Can Too" Keep up the amazing work Brendan!! MORE FROM BRENDAN LEONARD: Semi-Rad: https://semi-rad.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semi_rad/ I Hate Running and You Can Too: https://bookshop.org/books/i-hate-running-and-you-can-too-how-to-get-started-keep-going-and-make-sense-of-an-irrational-passion/9781579659882 Sixty Meters From Anywhere: http://amzn.to/2odOpxm His Other Books: https://semi-rad.com/books/ "How to Run 100 Miles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iC7Lh4opLsc MORE LIKE A BIGFOOT: Subscribe and Review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/like-a-bigfoot/id1160773293?mt=2 Soundcloud Archives: https://soundcloud.com/chris-ward-126531464 Stitcher Archives: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/like-a-bigfoot Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/likeabigfoot/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/likeabigfoot/

Today's Unashamed Alcoholic guest is Brendan Leonard, an adventure writer, award-winning filmmaker, speaker, and creator of Semi-Rad.com. Drinking landed Brendan in rehab at age 23 and since then he's gone on to get a master's degree, live out of a van for three years, spend weeks below the rim of the Grand Canyon, climb the Grand Teton in a day, bicycled across America, and much more. Brendan wrote "Sixty Meters to Anywhere" about his journey to sobriety and beyond.I hope you enjoy my conversation with Brendan.Support the show

This week on The Drop, Thomas, Robbe and Meaghan preview the cushioned cruiser that is the Saucony Triumph 19 (9:17) before discussing a record-breaking performance at the Portland Track Festival as well as the state of the Tokyo Olympics (11:50). Then, Thomas and Robbe are joined by author, illustrator and ultrarunner Brendan Leonard (aka @semi_rad). They talk about his passion for adventure and how it has inspired his creative work, getting started as a creator, learning to love and hate running simultaneously, and much more (21:35). IG: @semi_rad https://semi-rad.com/

“My goal is to tell stories that help people in some-way,” says Brendan Leonard, author, climber and ultra-endurance athlete.    Spartan Up Endurance Series host, Johnny Waite, talks with Brendan about the creative process and how to take the ideas we all get when running, and put them down on paper. In this episode you'll learn...   -How writing about your passion creates the most authentic stories -To try every medium: Brendan tried a ton of outlets before finding writing -How to capture the moment when inspiration hits -Why running without headphones is an idea creation machine -Where does the creative process come from for Brendan?   About Brendan: Brendan is a writer, and most of his work centers around adventure, travel, and human experiences with both of those. He's a contributing editor at Adventure Journal and a columnist at Outside. His stories have appeared in Backpacker, National Geographic Adventure, Outside, Men's Journal, Sierra, Adventure Cyclist, and other publications.   Connect with Brendan: -Buy his book - I Hate Running and You Can Too -Website: Semi-Rad.com -Twitter: @semi-rad -Instagram: @semi-rad SPONSOR This episode of Spartan Up! is brought to you by Durolane. You can see full prescribing information at Durolane.Com.   SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt   FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod   CREDITS: Producer: Ryan Warner Hosts: Johnny Waite Sr Producer: Marion Abrams   © 2021 Spartan

A book written by runner, adventurer, skier, biker, speaker and climber, Brenden Leonard. Brendan takes his unique skill of illustrations take a fun, tongue-in-cheak look at our lifestyle as runners. It is a reminder to the experienced runners to not take themselves to seriously and to new runners to understand that running isn't all rainbows and unicorns. Buy a few copies and share them with your local running tribe and fuel your next training runs with topics. Link to Brendan's 2018 movie, How to Run 100 Miles. Find more about Brendan at Semi-Rad. or follow him on Twitter or Instagram. Make sure you check out his podcast, Off The Couch

Brendan Leonard is a prolific writer and artist who is best known as the creator of Semi-Rad.com. He’s also the author of a brand new book titled “I Hate Running and You Can Too: How to Get Started, Keep Going, and Make Sense of an Irrational Passion.” The book offers motivation and witty insights into the sometimes-crazy pastime of running. And Brendan knows a thing or two about running irrational distances-- he’s completed multiple 100-mile ultramarathons, ran 52 marathons in 52 weeks, directed the film How to Run 100 Miles, and co-hosts the Off The Couch Podcast, which features interviews with runners of all stripes. - Through his books, filmmaking, and writing on Semi-Rad.com, Brendan offers a unique perspective into the world of outdoor recreation and adventure. Rather than focusing on the mind-blowing feats of super-elite athletes, Brendan’s work highlights the passion and determination of regular people who enjoy pushing themselves hard in the outdoors. Brendan has also perfected the ability to draw larger life lessons from these outdoor adventures-- lessons that can be applied to creative endeavors of any kind. You don’t have to be a runner or mountain athlete to glean actionable wisdom from Brendan’s work, and I personally credit Brendan’s influence with helping me to grow and evolve Mountain & Prairie. - Brendan and I connected a few days before the release of his new book and had a fun and wide-ranging conversation about everything from running to reading, from Ted Lasso to Matthew McCountahey. We started out by discussing his new book I Hate Running and You Can Too-- how the book came to be, the process of writing it, and how its lessons can be applied to writing or other creative pursuits. We then discussed some of his own running achievements, including running 52 marathons over the course of 52 weeks and the life lessons he learned from that year-long commitment. We talked about the fallacy of looking for hacks in running or life, some of Brendan’s creative heroes, the importance of vulnerability, the process of finding his creative voice, recent good books, and much more. - If you’re the type of person who likes to push yourself creatively or physically, this episode is full of wisdom and insight that you can put to use immediately. I’d also encourage you to check out Brendan’s new book, and really all of his work-- check out the links in the episode notes or just head to Semi-Rad.com.  Huge thanks to Brendan, and I hope you enjoy. --- TOPICS DISCUSSED: 6:00 – Brendan discusses his latest book, I Hate Running and You Can Too 10:00 – Brendan discusses his progression as a runner 18:15 – Brendan talks about his experience running 52 marathons in 52 weeks 27:00 – The lessons Brendan learned from 52 marathon challenge 33:00 – Brendan explains how becoming a runner influenced other areas of his life 36:30 – Brendan discusses his claim that “there are no hacks” in running (or life) 42:00 – Who Brendan looks up to 50:30 – Brendan explores the process of finding his voice 55:30 – Brendan discusses vulnerability and the process of sharing his own experiences in his writing 1:02:30 – Brendan’s book recommendations 1:07:30 – Brendan’s parting words of wisdom --- Semi-Rad.com "I Hate Running and You Can Too" by Brendan Leonard "How to Run 100 Miles" All of Brendan's Books Brendan's first M&P episode --- SPECIAL OFFER for Mountain & Prairie listeners: Freeflow Institute is a Montana-based organization that builds opportunities for creativity, space, and access to wild places for writers, artists, and leaders of all backgrounds. Freeflow eliminates the barrier between you, your ideas, and your environment by bringing emerging and established writers, leaders, artists, and communicators together into wild landscapes. The first ten Mountain & Prairie listeners who register for a 2021 Freeflow program will get $100 off their tuition. Just mention the Podcast when you register. https://freeflowinstitute.com --- ABOUT MOUNTAIN & PRAIRIE: Mountain & Prairie - All Episodes Mountain & Prairie Shop Mountain & Prairie on Instagram Upcoming Events About Ed Roberson Support Mountain & Prairie Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts

Excited to bring on Brendan Leonard of "Semi-Rad" fame on the podcast to talk about a variety of noteworthy topics today. If you aren't familiar with his work, start with his now viral 2018 film he made for REI called "How To Run 100 Miles". We chat about that, his journey into becoming a writer, his blue-collared approach to the creative process, some darker patches of his life that involved alcohol and even a jail stint, what it was like to run 52 marathons in 52 weeks...and much more.  + How To Run 100 Miles + I Hate Running and You Can Too + How Rainbow Cake Sprinkles Are Made  ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast 

If you’re a climber, the risk of falling is always there—it's an essential fact about the sport. And for a lot of climbers, this is actually part of the appeal. That was definitely how Brendan Leonard saw it. Today Leonard is best known as a trail runner and the creator of Semi-Rad, where he publishes essays and illustrations about life as a nonprofessional athlete. But back in his twenties, climber was the identity Leonard latched on to while he was recovering from alcohol addiction and trying to figure out what kind of person he was going to be, despite the fact that climbing scared him. Leonard wanted to face his fears and put them in their place. But then he was involved in an accident while climbing near Moab, Utah, that forced him to reckon with his identity once again. In this first episode of our new series, The Wild Files, we look at what happens when you decide that you’ve had enough of being afraid. This episode of the Outside Podcast is brought to you by the all-new 2021 Ford Bronco Sport, a 4x4 SUV with seven available G.O.A.T. modes that enable it to go over any type of terrain. Learn more at ford.com/bronco

Brendan Leonard is the creator of Semi-Rad.com, outdoor athlete and writer. Brendan is a contributing editor at Adventure Journal and a columnist at Outside Magazine. His stories have appeared in Backpacker, National Geographic Adventure, Men’s Journal, Adventure Cyclist and many other publications. Brendan joined us to talk about his writing career, cycling across the U.S., rock climbing, ultra running and his new book ‘I Hate Running And You Can Too’. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureaudio/support

Brendan Leonard is an adventure writer, award-winning film-maker, and the creator of Semi-Rad.com.

This episode is a little different than normal-- it's me being interviewed on the Off the Couch podcast by my friends Jonathan Ellsworth and Brendan Leonard. Brendan is likely familiar to many of you long-time listeners-- he joined me on the podcast a few years ago to discuss his writing career, his film "How to Run 100 Miles" and his blog Semi-Rad. Jonathan is the creator of Blister, an amazing online resource that includes outdoor gear reviews, a podcast network, and much more. Jonathan will be joining me on this podcast in the coming months. - Jonathan and Brendan were nice enough to invite me on Off the Couch to discuss a somewhat silly challenge that I imposed on myself on my 43rd birthday. Every hour on the hour for 24 hours, I ran a 1.3-mile loop around my neighborhood. In between laps, I did a long list of tasks that I had been putting off, including stacking firewood, cleaning and rearranging my basement, sending a ridiculous number of emails, and other mindless tasks. The whole thing was based on a film by a guy named Beau Miles who did a similar challenge in Australia. I stumbled across the film on Youtube and decided to give it a shot a few days later. I've linked to that film in the episode notes. - That birthday challenge was just one part of what turned out to be a wide-ranging conversation about a ton of fun and funny topics. We discussed the backstory on the Mountain & Prairie, my experiences running 50 and 100-mile races, some scary moments I've had running ultras, why I'm so obsessed with reading books, and some of my favorite books from 2020. There were enough interesting topics that overlap with what we discuss here on Mountain & Prairie, so I thought some of y'all might enjoy it and get a few laughs at my expense. - If you're interested in running and some of the fascinating characters that the sport attracts, I encourage you to check out Off the Couch. You'll recognize a few past Mountain & Prairie guests, including Mike Foote and Joe Grant, but all of the episodes are fun and inspiring. There's a link in the episode notes, so check it out. Enjoy! --- Off the Couch Blister Semi-Rad Beau Miles - “A Mile An Hour” Blister Podcast Network All of Brendan’s Books “How to Run 100 Miles” film --- TOPICS DISCUSSED: Ed’s podcast, Mountain & Prairie (3:32) The Procrastinator’s Punishment 50k (11:49) Ed’s Scary DNF (33:02) Ed’s Gross DNF (39:21) Triathlon community vs the Ultra community (42:11) Ed’s bi-monthly book recommendations (47:20) --- ABOUT MOUNTAIN & PRAIRIE: Mountain & Prairie - All Episodes Mountain & Prairie Shop Mountain & Prairie on Instagram Upcoming Events About Ed Roberson Support Mountain & Prairie Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts

Today I speak with Brendan Leonard, the man behind Semi-Rad. I started following Brendan's Semi-Rad feed on Instagram several years ago and then his blog and then his weekly newsletter. He has a playful sensibility and an uncanny knack for making you consider the ordinary or obvious from a different perspective. Check out Brendan's work at: https://semi-rad.com/ and @semi_rad

Adventurer, author, filmmaker, Outside columnist, and the creator of the Semi-Rad Blog, Brendan Leonard, visits the JFM Pod, and talks backpacking, endurance sports, how to run 100 miles, and why you should always pack a headlamp. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/johnfreakinmuir/support

Brendan Leonard promises that real adventure is not out of reach. I discovered his work through The Art of Getting Lost, a get-out-there excuse removing antidote to exploring more. He writes, “The hardest thing is convincing yourself it’s okay. Now I know you’re important at work and at home, but trust me, the folks at work and at home can do without you for a day or a couple of days. You’d be surprised what people do when you’re unavailable for a day or two: They figure it out on their own. It’s easy to get stuck in a rut where you’re working hard for everyone else and neglecting the things you want and need-like spending the night sleeping under the stars or going for a long hike-so you have to recognize it and schedule some time out of the rut for yourself.” Friends, Brendan Leonard is a worthy guide to follow in the art of getting lost and doing work you love. Find his work at Semi-Rad.

Brendan Leonard promises that real adventure is not out of reach. I discovered his work through The Art of Getting Lost, a get-out-there excuse removing antidote to exploring more. He writes, “The hardest thing is convincing yourself it’s okay. Now I know you’re important at work and at home, but trust me, the folks at work and at home can do without you for a day or a couple of days. You’d be surprised what people do when you’re unavailable for a day or two: They figure it out on their own. It’s easy to get stuck in a rut where you’re working hard for everyone else and neglecting the things you want and need-like spending the night sleeping under the stars or going for a long hike-so you have to recognize it and schedule some time out of the rut for yourself.” Friends, Brendan Leonard is a worthy guide to follow in the art of getting lost and doing work you love. Find his work at Semi-Rad.

Brendan is a writer, filmmaker, cartoonist, graphic artist, and the mind behind the widely read website semi-rad.com. In this episode, we talk about Brendan's creative journey, navigating the internet with a large social media following, van life, and looking back on past projects after the passage of time. Find Brendan on Twitter and Instagram @semi_rad Check out Brendan's website here: https://semi-rad.com/ Watch How to Run 100 Miles here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iC7Lh4opLsc&t= Learn more about this podcast at: https://www.longwayradio.com/

Meet Semi-Rad author Brendan Leonard. In this episode of the GearJunkie Podcast, Leonard shares his insights about life as an internet personality, negative book reviews, and running 100 miles. Few writers in the outdoor world have carved out a niche as distinctive as Brendan Leonard’s. Thanks to his clever but basic charts and graphs and a knack for finding inspiration in the mundane, Leonard has built a strong following on the website Semi-Rad. He is the author of 10 books. The post Brendan Leonard: The Fully Awesome Author of ‘Semi-Rad’ appeared first on GearJunkie.

Brendan Leonard started Semi-Rad in 2011 as a blog, and since then he's gained acclaim as an author, speaker and now the purveyor of branded illustrations and other merchandise on his sponsored website. Semi-Rad is more than a brand, it's an ethos for those who love to get outdoors and experience nature.

Today on the show I have Brendan Leonard, who you may also know as Semi-Rad from his popular and hilarious long-running blog by the same name. Brendan is one of those outdoor and adventure creatives who kinda does it all. He's a columnist and contributing editor for Outside Magazine and Adventure Journal respectively, he crafts stories and even produces and shoots his own films, and creates humorous cartoons depicting relatable everyday shit we all go through as human beings and outdoor enthusiasts. What I like most about Brendan and his work, is his ethos (which perhaps not surprisingly as a writer Brendan articulates best). He says: "I created my blog Semi-Rad.com as a channel for those of us who aren't elite climbers, skiers, ultra runners, and alpinists - the folks who love to get out there, but maybe don't take it or themselves too seriously. Semi-Rad is enthusiasm for things regular people can do, adventures for the everyman and woman. It's a website for those of us crushing it, kind of.” That is to say that Brendan believes in the democratization of adventure. You don't need to be climbing 5.14 or kayaking class V whitewater or medaling at your next mountain ultra. Instead as Brendan says, we simply 'need to spend more time doing things we love, going to places that make us feel small, remembering to laugh at ourselves, and getting a little cold, tired, and scared every once in a while.” I couldn't agree more Brendan.   Show resources: Semi-Rad (Brendan's) blog New book coming out! “Bears Don't Care About Your Problems” The Art of Getting Lost and other books by Brendan Guide to Peak Bagging Films by Brendan Leonard Blog post about releasing a book Mountaineer's books Between the Covers - bookstore in in Telluride, CO Mountain Film (film festival) 5Point Adventure Film Festival Banff Mountain Film Platforms for creating books: Lightning Source, Ingrim Spark, Create Space The Dirtbag Diaries (great podcast by Fitz Cahall of Duct Tape Then Beer) Adventure Journal - Steve Casmiro (editor) Patreon Outdoor Research (brand partner) Forest Woodward - Film Maker Seth Godin - Marketing thought leader Canon 5D (recommended camera)   Show topics/themes: Self publishing— the pros and cons of doing it yourself, marketing yourself, and finding the balance when making deals with publishers The path to sobriety from addiction Keeping up a blog— making a commitment, being patient, and practicing determination The writing process: anyone can be a writer, just not everyone sticks with it. the difference is actually sitting down and doing the work. With writing, filming, or creating anything, you have to REALLY believe that you have something to say. Making the outdoors accessible to everyone, not just the big famous athletes— finding the small things we can bond over and find humor in.

In the second part of our interview with Brendan Leonard of Semi-Rad, Brendan tells us what he’s been up to, which is publishing a book of his funniest, coolest, most inspirational essays, Bears Don’t Care About Your Problems. It’s available wherever books are sold.

Enough about us: in this episode, we jumped on a call with an amazing guest, Brendan Leonard of Semi-rad—he of the wildly popular semi-rad blogs, instagram charts, award-winning documentaries and newsletters. In part one of our interview, Brendan gives a great writing tip (actually, two), and shares his love for a renowned blogger, podcaster and all-around guru, Seth Godin. Next episode, we get into what Brendan’s been up to (spoiler alert: he’s got a new book, Bears Don’t Care About Your Problems.)

Brendan Leonard has this incredible knack for making you feel like you could do just about anything you set your mind to, while simultaneously filling you with existential dread that you'll never realize your full potential. How can that be? Because fulfilling potential, doing incredible things, all of it -- it's hard as shit. And he's the most distilled reflection of gritty, gumption-seeping grinding I can conjure. Brendan's made a career out of setting his jaw and getting down to the work, week after week, year after year. In 2011, struggling to build a steady adventure writing career, he launched Semi-Rad.com, a celebration of outdoor life -- by, for, and about the average athlete and adventurer. All these years later, never missing a week without at least one entirely free and generally great essay, Semi-Rad retains a loyal fanbase. Brendan leveraged this success into a number of writing gigs, from Contributing Editor at Climbing Magazine to his first memoir to award winning filmmaker. He's currently a Contributing Editor at the Adventure Journal and columnist for Outside Magazine. He's written eight books with a ninth on the way. He's only 40-years-old, for god's sake... After witnessing and aiding in a rescue on Castleton Tower, Brendan took a break from climbing and decided, you know, to start ultrarunning. As one does. His most recent film, "How To Run 100 Miles," solidified his directorial chops with millions of views on YouTube and a Staff Pick selection on Vimeo. Just so you understand: He's writing full-time (books, essays, articles), directing short films, regularly logging 26-mile days, teaching writing workshops, and probably a dozen other things he's secretly fomenting in the raging creative torrent that serves as his brain. Sit down, pour a cup of coffee, and enjoy listening to one of the finest storytellers working today. And keep a pen and paper handy. Not only does Brendan offer some insight into making one's way as a creative in the outdoor industry, but he also drops a couple bushels of movie, podcast, book, and music recommendations along the way. Want to write for Thundercling? Have a recommendation, comment, or criticism? Shoot us an email at thunderclingpodcast@gmail.com. We read and respond to every email. AND REMEMBER THE TEE SHIRT CONTEST! As always, thanks to Ryne Doughty for the sound nuggets in our brain parts!

In our inaugural episode of Off the Couch, Jonathan Ellsworth (founder of BLISTER), and co-host, Brendan Leonard (creator of Semi-Rad.com and producer of How to Run 100 Miles), talk about their running backgrounds; their love / hate relationships with running; and consider Strava as a modern-day spiritual exercise??TOPICS & TIMES:When do you actually get to call yourself a “runner”? (1:30)Our running backgrounds — the early years (3:15)Brendan’s return to running (7:25)Jonathan’s return to running (after breaking his neck) (13:06)Exploration, drugs, and stories (21:25)Strava as a spiritual exercise?? (34:30) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In our inaugural episode of Off the Couch, Jonathan Ellsworth (founder of BLISTER), and co-host, Brendan Leonard (creator of Semi-Rad.com and producer of How to Run 100 Miles), talk about their running backgrounds; their love / hate relationships with running; and consider Strava as a modern-day spiritual exercise??TOPICS & TIMES:When do you actually get to call yourself a “runner”? (1:30)Our running backgrounds — the early years (3:15)Brendan’s return to running (7:25)Jonathan’s return to running (after breaking his neck) (13:06)Exploration, drugs, and stories (21:25)Strava as a spiritual exercise?? (34:30) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Off The Couch is a new podcast from BLISTER that will be taking a closer look at the wide, weird, and wonderful world of running.This is a show for people who love to run, but it is also a show for those who maybe only kinda like running — and for those who sometimes really hate running. As for us, we find ourselves falling into all 3 of these categories depending on the day, and we have a hunch that quite a few of you might be able to relate to that, too.So whether you are just starting to think about getting into running; or you only run once or twice a week or month; or whether you are out there crushing ultras every single weekend, our goal here is to encourage you to get off the couch and get moving by talking each week to some of the biggest characters, most accomplished runners, some extremely “average” runners, and to fill you in on some of the notable events, new gear, and interesting research that all contribute to making running an activity that can make our lives better.Off The Couch will be hosted by BLISTER founder, Jonathan Ellsworth, and Brendan Leonard, the creator of Semi-Rad.com, and the award-winning director and producer of several films, including How to Run 100 Miles. Brendan has a very refreshing, funny, informative and inspiring approach to running, and our goal is to infuse Off the Couch with a similar mix of information, inspiration, and fun.Our first episode of Off The Couch is set to come out the first week of March, so subscribe to the podcast now so that you’ll get that inaugural episode fresh from our little podcast oven. This is going to be fun — probably a lot more fun than it sometimes is to actually go running — so we’re excited to get started on this new adventure with you. So go hit that subscribe button, and we will talk to you very soon. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Off The Couch is a new podcast from BLISTER that will be taking a closer look at the wide, weird, and wonderful world of running.This is a show for people who love to run, but it is also a show for those who maybe only kinda like running — and for those who sometimes really hate running. As for us, we find ourselves falling into all 3 of these categories depending on the day, and we have a hunch that quite a few of you might be able to relate to that, too.So whether you are just starting to think about getting into running; or you only run once or twice a week or month; or whether you are out there crushing ultras every single weekend, our goal here is to encourage you to get off the couch and get moving by talking each week to some of the biggest characters, most accomplished runners, some extremely “average” runners, and to fill you in on some of the notable events, new gear, and interesting research that all contribute to making running an activity that can make our lives better.Off The Couch will be hosted by BLISTER founder, Jonathan Ellsworth, and Brendan Leonard, the creator of Semi-Rad.com, and the award-winning director and producer of several films, including How to Run 100 Miles. Brendan has a very refreshing, funny, informative and inspiring approach to running, and our goal is to infuse Off the Couch with a similar mix of information, inspiration, and fun.Our first episode of Off The Couch is set to come out the first week of March, so subscribe to the podcast now so that you’ll get that inaugural episode fresh from our little podcast oven. This is going to be fun — probably a lot more fun than it sometimes is to actually go running — so we’re excited to get started on this new adventure with you. So go hit that subscribe button, and we will talk to you very soon. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We just held the inaugural Blister Speaker Series event at Western Colorado University with Brendan Leonard — author, filmmaker, and creator of Semi-Rad.com. So here is that live conversation where we talk with Brendan about work, work ethic, creativity, and how to keep from compromising your vision in whatever field you are passionate about pursuing.TOPICS & TIMES:Background of the Blister Speaker Series (1:50)How does Brendan describe his eclectic body of work? (6:22)Brendan’s journey from journalism to the Outdoor Industry (8:13)Tips for pursuing your passion without compensation (11:06)How Semi-Rad.com was born of rejection (19:03)Books that Brendan recommends (29:25)What advice would Brendan give his undergraduate self? (32:52)New Blister project with Brendan (41:08)Brendan’s tips for balancing time outdoors with a desk job (43:40)When did Brendan become more conscious of his work’s impact? (49:32)Advice about remaining resilient in the face of career challenges (52:14)What motivates Brendan and Jonathan? (1:02:00)Brendan’s move into filming & video content (1:08:18) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I wanted to have Janette on the show because she has come up in conversation about three previous episodes, all by guests mentioning Janette as a huge influence on them. For example, that's Ash Bocast of Roam Events in the teaser quote at the top of the episode. Before even talking to her, it was clear she subscribes to the idea of women supporting each other and lifting each other up. Although we look at this through the lens of the mountain bike industry, it’s a great metaphor for life in general.  Janette is the marketing manager for Yeti Cycles, a high-end boutique mt bike brand. She has served as a mentor in the industry and is what a self-proclaimed semi-nerd, kind of in the vein of our recent show with Brendan Leonard of Semi-Rad, we will only slightly nerd out on bikes. Last year, we did a whole episode exploring if a better bike will make you a better rider and you better bet your ass it will. Janette is going to tell us how bike geometry and technology has evolved to make us better riders. I’d equate it to the advent of shape skis.  We talk about:  The culture and positioning at Yeti Cycles. Janette's own career path - and how she, like so many other Gear Show guests, has made choices based on fulfillment and happiness rather than money.  Bike geometry and technology - the evolution in the past decade. Bikes and how to choose the one for you.  So let’s listen in and gear up for what’s next.    Where to find Janette: Yeti Cycles Facebook on Instagram  BEFORE YOU LEAVE - If you are enjoying the shows, I hope you’ll subscribe, rate, review and share with your friends!  About Lisa Gerber: Lisa advises CEOs and senior level management on how to use the power of storytelling and effective communication to influence action and bring ideas to life.  She guides companies through the digital maze of constantly changing tools to build discovery, loyalty, and ultimately help them achieve their own big leaps.  When she is not in her office, she might be out skiing or trail running. This is where she does her best creative pproblem-solving.   To learn more about booking Lisa for consulting, speaking or workshops, visit www.bigleapcreative.com.

We're back after a week off! Evryman wrapped up their June expedition in Yellowstone National Park and it was incredible. We're heading back to Yellowstone in August. But this one is different. We'll explain more towards the bottom of this post. This week's guest is one rad dude. Brendan Leonard, creator of Semi-Rad.com sits down with Dan and just lets loose. Brendan is also an author, filmmaker, Instagram cartoonist, and public speaker. He has co-produced and co-directed several award-winning adventure films, including How to Run 100 miles, Chocolate Spokes, Ace and the Desert Dog, Frank and the Tower, and The Important Places. All of these and more can be found on his website. Please check these out, they are multiple great pieces of work. Brendan is a midwest guy like Dan. He changed his major five times in four years and decided that he wanted to be a writer. Brendan shares his journey full of mishaps starting from writing in middle school all the way to grad school in Missoula, Montana and continuing on to today. You can find Brendan in multiple places on social media Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Now I mentioned Evryman is heading back to Yellowstone on August 19 through 26. We are proud and excited to be hosting a smaller expedition. It is our move into more veteran integration events. We'll be having half veterans and half civilians. Get all the details in the intro of this episode and soon on our website. In addition to our next expedition, we also have our dates for our upcoming retreats later this year! We're returning to the Berkshires December 7-9 for another Open Source Retreat and hosting a MELT Training in Petaluma, California October 5-7. We've sold about a third of the spots for the MELT Training. The sign ups are live on our website. Also be sure to subscribe to the Evryman Podcast to stay up to date on our weekly episode. You can find us on most podcast listening sites such as Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and more.

Semi-Rad creator Brendan Leonard shares his story of developing a brand voice for the everyday adventurer and how he has been able, and continues, to turn his passions into art that pays. With Semi-Rad.com, Brendan has dedicated his life to speaking to the simple joys of being regular in outdoor pursuits, focusing on the quirks and commonalities of experiences we share. Learn how Brendan got his start, taking the leap from corporate life into the freelance world and eventually turned the side-hustle into the full-time paycheck all while climbing, biking, adventuring, and having fun. Also, Brendan weighs in on why he believes the concept of balance is BS. Go to https://exploreinspired.com/brendan-leonard/ for the show notes.

We gathered semi-rad.com creator Brendan Leonard, adventure guide Rob Harsh and Climbing Magazine editor Matt Samet in the Airstream at The Studio Boulder for a discussion about resilience. Each guest read their personal writings and shared their story of coming through difficult periods in their life and coming through it with a deeper appreciation for climbing mountains.

Brendan Leonard is a writer and creative whose stories about adventure in wild places have built him a loyal following in the outdoor world and beyond. Whether it’s writing for his blog Semi-Rad, authoring eight books, or making films such as his recent “How to Run 100 Miles,” Brendan combines humor, introspection, and skilled storytelling in an authentic way that strikes a chord with a wide range of audiences. But as you’ll hear, Brendan’s secret ingredient to success in his creative pursuits is his ability to consistently focus in and grind out the hard work, week after week, year after year. • Brendan is an Iowa native who moved West to attend journalism school at the University of Montana. After struggling with alcohol addiction in his youth, the West’s wide-open spaces brought Brendan a much-needed change of scenery and the opportunity for a fresh start. What began as short hikes around Missoula transformed into an all-in obsession with rock climbing that eventually led to writing gigs with Outside, Men’s Journal, Alpinist, and other well-known publications. Brendan is a shining example of how persistence, hard work, and a willingness to bet on yourself can lead to a fulfilling life and career doing what you love. • We had a wide-ranging, fun, and hilarious conversation about his life and career, and we also managed to wander into a few completely unexpected topics. We chatted about Brendan’s “all-or-nothing” personality, and the challenges and rewards associated with being wired that way. We discussed his ability to focus on the process rather than the goal, and how that approach is beneficial when creating or pursuing an outdoor objective. We obviously talked about climbing, but also discussed ultramarathons, specifically his recent experience running a 103-mile race through the Colorado mountains. And as you’ve come to expect, we covered favorite books, films, and a long list of other interesting topics. • This interview was so much fun, and I really appreciate Brendan having me over to chat. I highly recommend his books "60 Meters to Anywhere" and "Make It Till You Make It", so be sure to check those out.. Also, watch his film “How To Run 100 Miles”-- I’ve watched a ton of ultrarunning films, and this one is my favorite. Check the episode notes for links to all of this and more. Hope you enjoy! ••• http://mountainandprairie.com/brendan-leonard/ ••• Topics Discussed 2:55 - How Brendan describes his work 4:00 - Growing up in Iowa 4:55 - Writing for the college newspaper 6:00 - Applying to journalism schools 7:45 - Falling in love with the outdoors in Montana 10:10 - Discovering rock climbing 12:00 - Deep thoughts on booze 15:35 - Soakers and non-soakers 18:30 - Lessons learned from endurance adventures 21:00 - Importance of process over goals 23:40 - The reality of the creative life 24:40 - Story of Semi-Rad 29:00 - The need for a grinding mentality 32:00 - Strategies for the new media landscape 33:10 - Brendan’s creative hustle 35:30 - Focusing on the art versus the bottomline 36:30 - Today’s work ethic versus five years ago 38:00 - Brendan’s daily routine 40:00 - Creating illustrations 41:35 - Other creatives that inspire Brendan 44:15 - Film inspiration 47:00 - Revisiting old work 49:00 - Dealing with reviews and online feedback 53:00 - Managing social media 55:15 - Importance of public lands and conservation 1:03:00 - Favorite books about the West 1:09:00 - Favorite films 1:12:45 - Surprising activities 1:14:30 - Most powerful outdoor experience 1:18:50 - Favorite location in the West 1:22:00 - Best piece of advice ever recieved 1:27:00 - Request of the listeners 1:29:15 - Connect with Brendan online

Brendan Leonard, founder and creative drive behind the popular semi-rad.com website joins Sarah and I for a wide-ranging talk about running, outdoor adventures, media, and more. Brendan’s an interesting guy and leads a multi-fasceted life that many URP listeners will appreciate and relate to…all told through the eyes and ears … The post Semi-Rad.com’s Brendan Leonard Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Brendan’s Wild Idea: To make a living creating stories about adventure and the human experience through books, film and art. Brendan Leonard is the creator of Semi-Rad, a blog he started in 2011. He’s also an author, adventurer, illustrator, filmmaker, ultra-marathoner, and an all-around interesting guy. Most of his work showcases the joy that comes from adventures done by the everyman and woman, not just for the experts and pros, but people like you and I who like to hit the trails and mountains too! You may recognize Brendan from the movie he just made with REI called How to Run 100 Miles, which is not only about his journey to train for and run an ultra-marathon with his close friend, but it’s about so much more. He’s also a contributor to sites like Dirtbag Diaries and The Adventure Journal, and the author of three books including a memoir about how he overcame addiction. Over the last year, he has built a large following, from his hilarious Seinfeld-esque illustration on his Semi_Rad Instagram account that documents the daily choices we make in the outdoors and as adults. This episode is full of gems and wisdom from a guy making it happen in a major way. Brendan has a great sense of humor, and is not afraid to laugh at himself, a trait I find incredibly admirable. Enjoy! Listen to this episode if:  You’ve ever run a long race (have any desire to run one). You want to work for yourself. You want to get paid to do art without being a pro. You love being outside. You’re an adventurer or you like to laugh. For full show notes, including guest links and books mentioned during the episode, visit: http://wildideasworthliving.com/63

“If you're not growing, then what's the point?” – Brendan Leonard Today's guest on the Art of Adventure podcast is Brendan Leonard, a writer and a creator whose work mostly centers on adventure and travel. He runs a website, the Semi-Rad, where he shares his enthusiasm for being outside and in his words, it's a “web site for those of us crushing it, kind of”. Brendan is a funny and creative guy who writes a comic on Instagram. He is also currently expanding on film. In this episode, Brendan shares the story on how he became an adventure writer and how he goes about telling adventure stories. He also shares about his book tour and his previous experiences in promoting his work. What you'll learn in this episode: How he goes about telling interesting stories How he became an adventure writer How he puts together the ideas that he come across How his blog led to him earning a living How he defines adventure Quotes: “If you're not growing, then what's the point?” – Brendan Leonard “You want people to take away something from whatever it is that you are doing.” – Brendan Leonard “I always focus on being relatable.” – Brendan Leonard “Adventure is about growth.” – Brendan Leonard Continue the Adventure: Instagram – @semi_rad Semi-Rad   You might also like these episodes: AOA 147 | Mark Manson | A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life AOA 098 | Carl Hoffman | Cannibals, Dangerous Journeys, And Adventure Writing AOA 060 | Dave Cornthwaite | Say Yes To Adventure AOA 067 | Matt Prior | Adventure Academy AOA 091 | Jiro Taylor | Flow State Collective

Brendan Leonard is the creator the popular website Semi-Rad.com. He is also the author of Sixty Meters to Anywhere, a deeply honest and original story of substance abuse, addiction and recovery. Leonard ultimately found personal redemption and identity through a “transformative personal journey, that shows the power of climbing and the courage that lies within.” His “unflinchingly honest” memoir depicts how he deals with addiction through skills he’s learned while climbing, namely perseverance, patience and accountability. We talk at length about how he connects with people through his writing, how a gift from his brother changed the direction of his life, his relationship with his 70-year-old mother and where he derives his inspiration. ​​Leonard speaks openly about self-loathing, mistakes, failures….. and ultimate redemption. It’s a lesson that we could all learn a thing or two from. Inspired by Brendan Leonard? Satiate your appetite with more info below: Facebook: @​s​emiradmedia Instagram: @semi_rad Website: http://semi-rad.com/ 35: https://vimeo.com/62716181 Check out our sound ​engineer​ Luke Funicella on Soundcloud ​and​ enjoy more of his music here: https://soundcloud.com/luke-anthony-funicella

“To do creative stuff, most people just need permission. And they just need to give it to themselves. They’re afraid to suck, so they don’t do something. My career has contained a lot of suck, but I was trying and wasn’t afraid to fail.” -Brendan Leonard Contrary to popular belief, the American Dream of landing your dream job doesn’t come quickly or easily. But if you give yourself permission to try and if you channel enough grit, you will get there. Or so believes Brendan Leonard, a climber, ultra-runner, blogger, author and gritty guy behind the hilarious, highly popular website semi-rad.com, which serves a tribe of adventurers who are super passionate but not the best. A pillar in the outdoor community, Brendan constantly works, creates, and networks to fuel the get-outside stoke. Like his ceaseless creative quest, his journey to everyday adventurer icon wasn’t easy. Brendan toiled away at a full-time job, sent countless pitches to outdoor magazines for four years, and squeezed in launching his website during after-work hours before finally getting his big break. The mastermind behind viral sensations like the Pooping in the Outdoors flowchart and Why I Hate Running (but why you should try it), Brendan has also written six books. His most recent creative foray into filmmaking, Chocolate Spokes, will premiere this month at the 5Point film festival. A guy who would “rather spend Sunday doing sh*t than sitting down watching somebody else have fun,” Brendan insightfully, humorously speaks to the everyday adventurer. And he successfully marries his passions for writing and adventuring into an unconventional, fulfilling, full-time job. Whether you are looking to follow in his footsteps, enhance your own career path, or simply want a laugh, Brendan provides solutions and limitless, real-life enthusiasm to get after it. Bulletpoints: After graduating from college with a BA in Marketing, Brendan earned a master’s degree in Journalism from the University of Montana so he wouldn’t have to work in marketing. (Although both degrees now prove useful in marketing himself, his website, and his six books!) Brendan wrote his master’s thesis on peak bagging, the activity of trying to reach mountain peaks. Brendan is the creative mastermind behind semi-rad.com, his hilarious portal for the everyday adventurer. But creating a hit website and becoming a respected author didn’t happen overnight. Brendan hustled in the journalism and marketing industries for eight years, working a few newspaper jobs while delving into outdoor adventures on the side. After realizing he wanted to write about adventure, climbing, and the fun things he was doing on the weekends, he slowly tapped into the outdoor creative industry. Brendan faced a lot of failure, pitching to publications like Climbing and Backpacker Magazines for three or four years before any of his work landed in print. He earned about $40 from his first year of freelancing, thanks to an article on peak bagging in Oklahoma Today. Brendan launched semi-rad.com so he wouldn’t lose touch of his outdoorsy side while working from home writing marketing content for a software company. Brendan didn’t go into blogging thinking he wanted to build a brand, but it ended up happening. The moniker “semi-rad” works for people: it lends for short social media handles, and is vague enough to enable him to explore and write about all of his interests. It also appeals to most people, who aren’t crushing that hard, but are invested in the outdoors and need quality gear. Brendan’s new book, The Great Outdoors: A User’s Guide, epitomizes this ethos. Illustrated by the talented Seth Neilson, the book humorously answers questions for people just getting their feet wet in the outdoors. It tells readers everything from how to put a kayak on your car, to whether it’s okay to drink your own urine. (Short answer: this is a free country!) Trade shows and film festivals have proven instrumental in his success, both for networking and demonstrating that if you want to do something, you can. Brendan’s first film, Chocolate Spokes, will release at the 5Point Film Festival. The most highly trafficked topics on his website are dating and poop, preferably via flow chart. Brendan’s two biggest pieces of advice for people trying to break into the creative outdoor industry: 1) give yourself permission, and 2) have grit! Links: Semi-Rad.com, Brendan’s website: http://semi-rad.com/ Semi-Rad.com on social media: https://www.facebook.com/SemiRadMedia/; https://twitter.com/semi_rad; https://www.instagram.com/semi_rad/ The Great Outdoors: A User’s Guide, Brendan’s newest book: http://a.co/bYiI6CE Website of Seth Neilson, illustrator of The Great Outdoors: http://sethneilson.com/ Sixty Meters to Anywhere: http://a.co/ayw25PN   The New American Road Mixtape: http://a.co/047iYiy Funny Shit in the Woods and Other Stories: The Best of Semi-Rad.com: http://a.co/iruekBw   “I Hate Running”: http://semi-rad.com/2017/01/i-hate-running/ Chocolate Spokes boutique bike shop: https://www.chocolatespokes.com 5Point Film Festival, where Chocolate Spokes (film) will premier: http://5pointfilm.org/ Semi-Rad email list: ??? Brendan’s page on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Brendan-Leonard/e/B00HBXIRY0/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1490902504&sr=1-2-ent

We talk to Semi-Rad.com's Brendan Leonard about creativity and the process of creating: How to stop procrastinating and get started; why - or why not - to try something new; and what it takes to keep going.TOPICS & TIMES:The reception of Brendan's book, "60 Meters from Anywhere" — and what it's like to do a 43-stop Book Tour (5:50)Brendan's new book, "Make it Till You Make It" (16:00)On How — and How Not — to Get Started (22:29)The Difference Between Art and Narcissism (24:33)How to Deal with Criticism — and Internet Trolls (25:39)Saying Yes to Things that Terrify You (31:50)On Busy-ness (39:11)Book, Movie, and Music Recommendations from Brendan (47:05)Brendan's foray into filmmaking (56:00) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What do you do when you first get home after a long trip? Plus, is travel really just an excuse to run away from your problems? Brendan Leonard stops by to give his insights on these questions plus adventure travel for all levels, sobriety while traveling, and so much more! Brendan shares humor, essays and stories of adventure on his website Semi-Rad and he is the author of several books including his new memoir about how he turned his life around and found redemption through climbing and world travel- Sixty Meters to Anywhere. Listen Now To Learn: The Big Bang Theory of Extreme Joy How to re-invent yourself How climbing can give you an identity How to confront your true feelings (to figure out who you really are) A great way of looking at the world Advice to handle pressures of drinking How years and years of hard work will pay off How to go from semi-rad to totally rad How to travel the western US on the cheap And much more! Resources: Location Indie Location Indie Podcast Semi-Rad Sixty Meters to Anywhere The Dirtbag Diaries Outdoor Research Vasque REI Van Life The New American Road Trip Mixtape For more Zero To Travel Podcasts, head over to the archives now! Photo credit: Semi-Rad

Brendan Leonard is one of our favorite authors and favorite people. He's also the creator of one of our favorite websites, Semi-Rad.com. If you don’t know Semi-Rad, you need to. Brendan has a new book out, called, Sixty Meters to Anywhere. So it was a good time to bring Brendan onto the podcast to talk about the book, and a bunch of other things. Brendan is a great storyteller, so if you love the outdoors and have ever been tempted to pick up a pen or a camera to document your experience, you ought to listen to this podcast.TOPICS:Brendan's upcoming projects, including books about art, about pizza, and a book about football (that I might have to force him to write).Why Brendan is being drawn toward films & filmmakingAddictionDistraction (and social media and phones and dopamine)On being "busy," and why Brendan tries to avoid using the termKanye West (!!!)Coffee — and why I think Brendan is wrong to be trying to cut back on his consumption See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Before Semi-Rad.com, Brendan Leonard wrote a Short for The Dirtbag Diaries called Sixty Meters to Anywhere. He recently published a book with the same title, documenting his journey from handcuffs to hand-jams, from rural Iowa to the mountains of Colorado and from business casual to assignments for Climbing magazine. We returned from our sixth annual pilgrimage to the 5Point Film Festival with something a little different this year: a lightly edited version of the presentation Brendan gave to a packed house. See you there next year?  You can order your own copy of Sixty Meters to Anywhere, see the schedule for Brendan's 2016 book tour and find more of his writing at Semi-Rad.com.

Brendan is back for Part 2 of our interview. In this portion we talk about freedom, and how awesome it is, why everyone should adventure in their hometown, even if it's just for a new taco place, and the reason everyone should carry a spoon when they travel.

Brendan Leonard from Semi-rad.com joins me today to discuss how he got into the outdoor lifestyle, how taking a conference call from his smelly car changed his life, and the reality behind the concept of security.

When Kevin Fedarko stepped through the door of the O.A.R.S. boathouse in Flagstaff, AZ, he didn't realize he had crossed a figurative threshold as well as a literal one. Kevin had planned on rafting the Grand Canyon for a wilderness medicine course. Then, he planned to go back to his life as a successful freelance writer. But what he saw in that first week on the Colorado River left him desperate to find a way to keep coming back. Kevin spent the next smelly, humiliating, beautiful and life-altering decade of his life developing a relationship with the Grand Canyon, writing about the Grand Canyon, and, ultimately, figting to protect it.  To learn more about the current threats to the Grand Canyon and how you can help, visit Save the Confluence and Grand Canyon Trust. You can purchase Kevin's book, The Emerald Mile, here. Brendan Leonard wrote and narrated this episode. You can find more of his work at Semi-Rad.com.

Brendan Leonard is the creator of Semi-Rad.com and a contributing editor at Climbing Magazine, The Adventure Journal, and other outdoors publications. In August of 2011, after a break-up and economic downturn, Brendan hit the road in the search for answers. He lived out of a van and worked out of coffee shops all around the country three years and now lives in Denver, CO. His book, The New American Road-trip MixTape, is about this journey. 

Brendan Leonard is the author of The New American Road Trip Mixtape and writes enthusiastically about things regular folks can do at Semi-Rad. Semi-Rad is what can be done with 52 weekends and a few weeks of vacation a year. It's adventures for the everyman and woman. It's a web site for those of us crushing it, kind of. We had a conversation about the struggles of finding work you love, his creative process, and the awesomeness of being passionately mediocre. Check this sample of his wri [...]

Brendan is the creator of Semi-Rad.com, which is a blog for folks who love their adventure sport, but aren’t sponsored athletes and don’t take themselves too seriously. They’re still rad, sort of.  He started the website in 2011 and has been steadily carving out a corner of the outdoor/adventure industry with his humorist essays and writings about all things adventure. His stories have appeared in Backpacker, National Geographic Adventure, Outside, Men’s Journal, Sierra, Adventure Cyclist, and other publications.  All of his books including, Bears Don’t Care About Your Problems are available here.  Semi-rad.com Instagram: @semi_rad Facebook: @semiradmedia Photo credit here Athletic Brewing Company is a pioneer in craft non-alcoholic beer. They make great-tasting beer for the healthy, active, modern adult. Athletic uses certified all-organic grains and only 50-70 calories a can. With IPA, Golden Ale, stouts, and tons of seasonal style offerings. Save 15% by using ADVENTURE at athleticbrewing.com @athleticbrewing ASP is also sponsored by CS Instant Coffee. CS Instant Coffee is 100% Arabica Instant Coffee. Their compostable packaging provides guilt-free convenience that is perfect for the trail, office, and fitness.  Visit csinstant.coffee and use promo code 'Adventure' for 20% off at csinstant.coffee @c.s.coffee If you're in need of some personalized advice before buying your gear, go to backpacktribe.com. You're not only able to purchase the gear you need on their website but talk with someone with the experience and know-how. They also offer gear bundles and free shipping. @backpacktribal Support the Adventure Sports Podcast by giving as low as $1/month to our efforts to produce this show at patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast Call and leave us a voicemail at 812-MAIL-POD or 812-624-5763 or send an email to info@adventuresportspodcast.com