Podcasts about Tracktown

It's easy to assume an Olympian would be all about external achievements, but Alexi Pappas has redefined what success means to her by letting go of goals altogether. Alexi joins Ryan to talk about falling in love with the process vs. achieving a goal, simplifying life's decisions, and how losing her mom led her to seek mentorship everywhere. Alexi Pappas is an Olympic athlete, filmmaker, author of Bravey, and podcast host of Mentor Buffet. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, Sports Illustrated, and The Atlantic, and she's been featured in outlets like Rolling Stone and New York Magazine. Alexi co-wrote, co-directed, and starred in Tracktown and starred in Olympic Dreams with Nick Kroll. She holds the Greek national record in the 10,000 meters and competed in the 2016 Olympics.Follow Alexi on Instagram and X: @AlexiPappas

ただ走るだけ、ただ飛ぶだけ、ただ投げるだけでない陸上競技の魅力を。日本唯一の陸上『雑談』専門チャンネル『Track Town JPN』陸上競技を追っ掛け、応援していきます。2025年東京世界陸上が開催される国立競技場を超満員の最高の舞台に！出演者への質問もお待ちしています！ track@joqr.net＜出演者＞西本武司さん（EKIDEN NEWS主宰：OTT理事長）横田真人さん（TWOLAPS TC）柏原竜二さん（大学院で心理学を勉強中）加納由理さん（2009ベルリン世界陸上マラソン7位入賞：ランニングアドバイザー）＜今回の話題＞柏原さん初著書「神シンキング」発売されました・神シンキング12月4日発売 レビューお願いします 神シンキング・あまこま2025追っかけ観戦時刻表オリジナルはマニアさん＆Paulさん　 あまこま2025・TrackTownチーム出版ブーム 横田さん書籍化あるか「猛獣使い日記」（仮題）・加納さんは写真集？福岡国際マラソン面白かったけど東京世界陸上マラソン選考わかりづらいジャパンマラソンチャンピオンシップシリーズWAランキング・吉田祐也選手、池田選手、平林選手、そして赤崎選手はどうなってるの？・JMCランキングとWAランキングと2つあるのはなぜ？・すっきりさせてくれる方誰かいませんか？大学スポーツ新聞配布 今年は12月21日土曜日駒沢でのOTT会場で行います12月21日オトナのタイムトライアル@駒沢・関西勤務の明大スポーツ元編集長が今年も一肌脱ぐ・加納さん1月に愛川町で梶原有高選手と2人駅伝のために猛練習 [更新 12月6日][TIME 59:21]See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this inspiring conversation with Alexi Pappas, an Olympian, filmmaker, and author, Alexi shares her incredible journey from the track to the big screen, discussing her experiences as an elite athlete and a creative storyteller. This episode delves into the highs and lows of pursuing multiple passions, the importance of resilience, and how to find your unique path in life. Whether you're an athlete, artist, or someone looking to make a difference, Alexi's story offers valuable insights and motivation. Sponsors: Timeline: Timeline is offering 10% off your first order of Mitopure. Go to timelinenutrition.com/GABBY and use code GABBY to get 10% off your order. Our Place: fromourplace.com and enter my code GABBY at checkout to receive 10% off sitewide. Main Sections & Timecodes: Introduction to Alexi Pappas and her multi-faceted career Gabby introduces Alexi Pappas, highlighting her achievements as an Olympian, filmmaker, and author. Balancing Athletics and Creativity Alexi discusses the challenges and rewards of juggling her athletic career with her passion for filmmaking and writing. The Importance of Resilience and Self-Belief Insightful conversation on overcoming obstacles, dealing with failures, and the mental toughness required to excel in different fields. Creating "Tracktown" and the Story Behind It Alexi shares the inspiration and process behind her film "Tracktown," and how her athletic background influenced her storytelling. Advice for Aspiring Multi-Passionate Individuals Tips and guidance from Alexi on how to pursue multiple passions and succeed in various domains. Closing Thoughts and Future Projects Gabby and Alexi wrap up the conversation with a look at Alexi's upcoming projects and final words of wisdom. Learn More About Alexi: Alexi's new podcast, Mentor Buffet - Who Influenced the People Who Influence Us - launches Thursday, August 8th. Check out her book, "Bravey: Chasing Dreams, Befriending Pain, and Other Big Ideas," for an in-depth look at her journey. "Tracktown" movie, available on Prime and Apple TV, showcasing Alexi's dual career as an athlete and filmmaker. Follow Alexi on Instagram @alexipappas for updates on her latest projects and insights. Everything Gabby Reece: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GabbyReece Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyreeceofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialGabrielleReece/ Gabby Reece Website - https://gabriellereece.com/ Gabby Reece Show Transcript: https://gabriellereece.com/podcast/ Thank you for tuning into "The Gabby Reece Show." If you found this information helpful, consider sharing this episode with someone who needs it. And subscribe to make sure you never miss informative conversations like this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. Olympic Trials might be finished, but the laughs from Good Morning Track and Field sure aren't. Somehow we broke down 10 days of content into three episodes to bring back the best track and field-inspired humor, hot takes, and live show shenanigans from CITIUS MAG hosts Mitch Dyer, Eric Jenkins, and Karen Lesiewicz as they discussed the most popular and dramatic storylines in TrackTown, USA. Host: Mitch Dyer | @metchosketch on Instagram Host: Eric Jenkins | @_ericjenkins on Instagram Host: Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram HERE ARE SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF PART THREE: 0:15 Frequency of running in high school + Eric's homemade hypoxic training15:23 Pros and cons of debuting a professional contract during the trials17:45 Shoey 10120:20 Jack Tiernan was a shoey merchant30:30 Last call for Eric's speedsuit31:45 Day 10 breakfast delusions43:21 Final goodbye

The U.S. Olympic Trials might be finished, but the laughs from Good Morning Track and Field sure aren't. Somehow we broke down 10 days of content into three episodes to bring back the best track and field-inspired humor, hot takes, and live show shenanigans from CITIUS MAG hosts Mitch Dyer, Eric Jenkins, and Karen Lesiewicz as they discussed the most popular and dramatic storylines in TrackTown, USA. Host: Mitch Dyer | @metchosketch on Instagram Host: Eric Jenkins | @_ericjenkins on Instagram Host: Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram HERE ARE SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF PART TWO: 1:24 Perfecting the New Balance pledge6:30 Is it possible to live in Eugene and NOT be a runner?13:00 A deep dive analysis of Noah Lyles's Yuh-Gi-Oh! cards14:37 Cameo from David to explain Yuh-Gi-Oh!20:25 Snoop Dogg's 34-second 200m21:59 High school phenoms at the trials23:39 Much-needed debrief of the morning run32:40 More hangry thoughts. Bananas for dinner, again?42:39 Hot takes about split shorts on sprinters50:50 Hot takes about race walking and its lack of popularity in the U.S.54:50 How to make the 10k more entertaining57:15 Analyzing Eric's race day taping situation _________ SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS NEW BALANCE: New Balance celebrates runners of all levels and styles. They believe there's no single ‘right' way to run - just your way. If you run, no matter the distance, pace or frequency, you're a runner. New Balance, Run your way. NewBalance.com/Running

The U.S. Olympic Trials might be finished, but the laughs from Good Morning Track and Field sure aren't. Somehow we broke down 10 days of content into three episodes to bring back the best track and field-inspired humor, hot takes, and live show shenanigans from CITIUS MAG hosts Mitch Dyer, Eric Jenkins, and Karen Lesiewicz as they discussed the most popular and dramatic storylines in TrackTown, USA. Host: Mitch Dyer | @metchosketch on Instagram Host: Eric Jenkins | @_ericjenkins on Instagram Host: Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram HERE ARE SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF PART ONE: 0:00 Introductions + the very first New Balance pledge2:37 Centro's ex + a Prince Puckler's inspired ice cream debate7:58 Eggs + Airbnbs in TrackTown, USA10:01 What would GMTF be without breakfast discussions?12:24 The ideation of speedsuit Jenkins16:30 Fred Kerley's dump truck17:22 Doomscrolling20:40 Club music in Eugene? + squirrel thoughts25:50 Tunnel speed + business trips27:45 Chat outrage and redoing the New Balance pledge30:10 Breaking news! SKIMS campaign31:43 Eric's disrespect to the New Balance flag + debriefing the group run34:14 Hot takes on the U.S. Olympic team selection process46:13 Bracelets + content > food49:45 A love letter to Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone55:50 Molly Seidel had to flash the Olympic rings in order to get access to Hayward

"Records are always going to be broken, but medals are forever." Nikki Hiltz returns to the Ali on the Run Show for the seventh time — and for the first time as a world championship medalist! Last weekend, Nikki took home the silver medal in the 1500m at World Indoor Championships, and today, we get to hear all about it. Plus a very special (and oh so wholesome) guest to kick off the episode. FOLLOW NIKKI @nikkihiltz SPONSORS:  New Balance. Click here to shop New Balance's latest releases for the season. (The SuperComp Trainer is my favorite shoe!) UCAN: Click here to get a FREE UCAN energy bar sample pack (you'll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. LISTEN HERE: EMBED What you'll get on this episode: Welcome Liz Hiltz to the Ali on the Run Show! (1:45) How it feels to be a World Indoor Silver Medalist (11:35) “This is my whole personality now” (14:10) The 1500m community, and what makes it so special right now (18:35) Nikki's reaction to watching the 1500m with their parents after the race (20:20) Nikki's race plan for the 1500m final (25:10) The significance of Nikki's "THEM" necklace (30:20) Why Nikki went for the win in the prelims (35:50) On watching Elle Purrier St. Pierre take home a gold medal the day before the 1500m final (39:40) How Nikki and Emily Mackay went from acquaintances to Team USA teammates and medalists (42:10) All about that race-day sore throat (45:35) From getting off the line to the finish line: How the race broke down (54:00) All about Nikki's role in the forthcoming Tracktown series debuting March 29 (1:01:35) What Nikki's into right now (1:05:15) A message on authenticity (1:09:20) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!

How do you ignite evolution? How do you find your purpose? And how do you have the confidence to pursue it? Here to imbue our lives with more joy, glitter, and play is the highly inspiring and energetic Alexi Pappas, back for round two on the podcast. If you missed her standout first appearance back in early 2021, Alexi is a former Olympic track and field athlete and Greek national record holder in the 10,000 meters. She's also a poet, a performer, an award-winning filmmaker, and author of the critically acclaimed bestselling memoir Bravey. Her feature film resume includes some variation of writing, co-writing, directing, and/or starring in Not an Artist with RZA, Olympic Dreams with Nick Kroll, and Tracktown with Rachel Dratch. Her writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The New York Times, Outside Magazine, and Sports Illustrated. And she's recently penned a new version of Bravey (Adapted for Young Readers). My first exchange with Alexi centered on what it takes to execute at the highest level of sport and art simultaneously and the challenges she faced pursuing two very different dreams. Today we go further, exploring her new relationship with running as a former pro, her goals as a professional in the creative arts, and her soon-to-be-released new podcast, Mentor Buffet. We also discuss how she's inspiring women and girls to fall in love with movement, mental health in sport, and how mentorship has informed her life and career. Alexi also drops some wisdom gold—sharing actionable tools for growth like her ‘blank whiteboard rule', something she calls ‘glop', and many more mindset gems. Alexi is a delightful and wise role model—and this conversation is more than time well spent. Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today's Sponsors: Seed: seed.com/RICHROLL Athletic Brewing: athleticbrewing.com/RICHROLL Roka: Roka.com/RICHROLL Inside Tracker: InsideTracker.com/RICHROLL Momentous: Momentous.com/RICHROLL Squarespace: Squarespace.com/RICHROLL Peace + Plants, Rich

ただ走るだけ、ただ飛ぶだけ、ただ投げるだけでない陸上競技の魅力を。日本唯一の陸上『雑談』専門チャンネル『Track Town JPN』陸上競技を追っ掛け、応援していきます。2025年東京世界陸上が開催される国立競技場を最高の舞台に！出演者への質問もお待ちしています！ track@joqr.net＜出演者＞西本武司さん（EKIDEN NEWS主宰：OTT理事長）横田真人さん（TWOLAPS TC代表）＜今回の話題＞Daily Masato Yokota ベルリン23時間滞在珍道中・イヤホン、日本の免許証、サングラス忘れた横田さん・マニュアル左ハンドルレンタカーでコース下見・ベルリンの真人さんに協力頂く ・90度カーブが多い。コースが狭い。風が無かった・ベルリンはTrackTownだった 練習場所確保 充実したコース下見 ・フラットで走りやすそうと新谷さんに早速報告・餞別コーヒー代有難うございます カレー36は9月にチャレンジ・このあとチューリッヒ。初スイスです[更新 6月22日][TIME 29:44]See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karen Ramming is the Sr. Director of Digital Innovation and Communications with TrackTown USA and although she ran track in high school, she never expected to get into the sports field after college career. From bartending to PR, she has a wide ranging background that has all contributed to her success and foreshadowed her next career move. She has been intentional with her decisions to take on jobs to evolve her career. We talk about content, cocktails, social, career choices, and mental health. Episode content: Road to TrackTown episodes with Allie Wilson, Anna Hall, and Ryan Crouser MagicBoost site: https://www.themagicboost.com/

ただ走るだけ、ただ飛ぶだけ、ただ投げるだけでない陸上競技の魅力を。日本唯一の陸上『雑談』専門チャンネル『Track Town JPN』陸上競技を追っ掛け、応援していきます。2025年東京世界陸上が開催される国立競技場を最高の舞台に！出演者への質問もお待ちしています！ track@joqr.net＜ゲスト＞薄田健太郎選手（筑波大大学院2年生）松本純弥選手（法政大学4年生） 成瀬拓也さん（起業家&ビジネスプロデューサー：ウィルフォワード代表） ＜出演者＞西本武司さん（EKIDEN NEWS主宰、OTT理事長）横田真人さん（陸上男子800Mロンドン五輪代表 現在TWOLAPS TC Head Coach)柏原竜二さん（富士通株式会社）加納由理さん（2009ベルリン世界陸上マラソン7位入賞、ランニングアドバイザー） ＜今回の話題＞TrackTown Jobsは松本純弥選手の全カレ優勝インタビューから動きだした https://note.com/ekiden_news/n/n9c78a3759ac3?magazine_key=mfda52110c1e4・成瀬さん@positakuはこんな方。加納さんのキャラ激変をサポートした方・今シーズン800ｍ日本ランク1位でも、全カレ3回優勝しても進路先が決まらない。今シーズン一番面白いレースをしている2人がこんな状況・長距離は引く手数多。中距離選手は大変。横田さんも決まったのはこの時期・薄田選手は今シーズン結果が出たので競技出来る企業に進路変更・松本選手は「駅伝走るなら」と言われた・与えられた仕事じゃなく、自分で仕事を作って会社に貢献する。デュアルキャリアは工夫次第で築ける。アスリートの価値も上がる・中距離選手と新しい企業、ベンチャー系会社は相性良いかも・薄田選手は本日7日16:15～国体800ｍ決勝で日本一目指します　https://twitter.com/kentaro_usuda/status/1578000392872284161・薄田選手、松本選手の直接対決は10月15日MDC兵庫1000ｍ　メインレース７つ！チケットはこちらから　https://teket.jp/4043/16087 ＜今回の話題＞[更新 10月7日][TIME 77:11]See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Starting a new job can be difficult. So imagine taking over the reigns after a track and field team who's nickname is Tracktown, USA. That's the pressure that Jerry Schumacher is facing in taking over as the new cross country and track and field coach for the Ducks. No small task for the former All-American and Nike coach who just looking to forge his own path within the Ducks historic program.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the fourth episode of the Runners Who Read Podcast, Ronnel Blackmon and Olivia Baker sit down with Alexi Pappas, author of the June 2022 book: Bravey. Alexi Pappas is an Olympic runner and award-winning actor and writer. In 2016, she raced at the Olympics in Rio at 10,000m, setting the still-standing Greek national record of 31:36. Since then, she has put her degree in English from Dartmouth and Masters from University of Oregon to good use co-creating two feature films: TRACKTOWN in 2016 which she also co-directed, and OLYMPIC DREAMS in 2019 in which she also starred. In 2021, Pappas published her first book Bravey, a memoir-in-essays that was the number 1 new release in both the sports and film categories and, despite having only been around for less than 2 years is quickly becoming a classic in track and field world.   In this episode, we discuss Alexi's advice on finding and being a good mentor, taking care of your mental health, and pursuing a dream wholly and completely among other things.   Show notes: Runners Who Read Book Club: www.atlantatrackclub.org/runners-who-read   Follow Alexi: Twitter: @AlexiPappas Instagram: @alexipappas Website: Home | Bravey (alexipappas.com)   Follow Ronnel Twitter: @ronnelblackmon Instagram: @ronnelblackmon   Follow Olivia Twitter: @obaker64 Instagram: @obaker64

The "2 Many Guys" umbrella has added a new series. Stead, British Will, and Coach G discuss the professional Track and Field circuit and kick off the show with a recap of 2022 World Championships held and Tracktown, USA in Eugene, Oregon.

Micah Williams is a true rags to riches story. Growing up in Portland, the track he practiced on as a kid was in such poor condition, he would take to the basketball court to practice his drills. Sprinters weren't coming from his neck of the woods. But with determination and A LOT of hard work, Williams was able to catch the eye of Tracktown, USA in Eugene, as well as those in the country and around the world. This is the MIghty Oregon podcast with Duck track and field sprinter, Micah Williams.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ALEXI PAPPAS is an award-winning writer, filmmaker, and Olympic athlete. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, Runner's World, Women's Running, Sports Illustrated, The Atlantic, and Outside, among other publications, and she has been profiled in The New York Times, Sports Illustrated, New York,
and Rolling Stone. Pappas co-wrote, co-directed, and starred in the feature film Tracktown with Rachel Dratch and Andy Buckley. Most recently, she co-wrote and starred alongside Nick Kroll in Olympic Dreams, the first non-documentary-style movie to ever be filmed at the Olympic Games. A Greek American, Pappas holds the Greek national record in the 10,000-meters and competed for Greece in the 2016 Olympics. She lives in Los Angeles, California. Dubbed a “renaissance runner” by the New York Times, Alexi Pappas competed (and broke records) for Greece in the 2016 Rio Olympics and was training for Tokyo when the pandemic hit. As a writer, she has built a supportive community on social media with her free-spirited persona and inspirational poems. She is also an actress and filmmaker, co-creating and starring in the films Tracktown (with Rachel Dratch and Andy Buckley) and Olympic Dreams (with Nick Kroll), the latter of which was filmed at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics as part of their Artists-in-Residency program and premiered at SXSW '19 with distribution from IFC Films. Pappas' latest artistic feat is an empowering, funny and fearless memoir-in essays: BRAVEY: Chasing Dreams, Befriending Pain, and Other Big Ideas (The Dial Press Hardcover; On Sale January 12). Pappas candidly opens up about what she has learned about confidence, self-reliance, and mental health, including her struggles with post-Olympic depression and how her mother's suicide when she was four-years-old altered the course of her life and set her on a journey to self-actualization. BRAVEY is filled with personal stories that span from Pappas' early search for female role models, to her ongoing fight to pursue both her athletic and creative dreams, to learning about motherhood from a chance meeting with Maya Rudolph, who wrote the foreword to the memoir. Pappas' charm and go-after-it attitude are evident throughout, as she reveals her honest and entertaining reflections on each touchstone moment and the valuable lessons she learned along the way—foremost among them, how to be brave.    

What happens when you have two very big but different dreams vying for your focus? Do you choose one? Or do you risk it all to pursue both?This was the dilemma faced by today’s guest—a woman who knows a thing or two about what it takes to execute at the highest level.Meet Alexi Pappas—Olympic athlete. Award-winning writer. Filmmaker. And so much more.An extraordinary runner, Alexi set the Greek national record in the 10,000-meters and competed for Greece at the 2016 Olympic Games. An equally noteworthy artist, her words have graced the pages of The New York Times, Runner’s World, Women’s Running Magazine, Sports Illustrated, The Atlantic, and Outside.Not enough? In the exact same year she competed in the Olympics, she also co-wrote, co-directed, and starred alongside Rachel Dratch in Tracktown, her first feature film. Executing on just one of these goals is an exceptional accomplishment. Doing both in parallel is downright superhuman.More recently, Alexi co-wrote and starred alongside Nick Kroll in Olympic Dreams, the first non-documentary-style movie to ever be filmed at the actual Olympic Games.Profiled in every major publication from Sports Illustrated to Rolling Stone, my interest was recently piqued by an amazing New York Times OpDoc (produced by friend of the pod Lindsay Crouse), which poignantly portrays the emotional toll of chasing an Olympic dream.In her excellent new memoir Bravey, Alexi dives deeper. An exuberant and unflinching primer on the struggle of self-actualization, it’s the beautiful story of surviving trauma and navigating disparate dreams—filmmaking and athletics—in competition for her attention. Why she refused to pick just one lane. And how, setbacks and deep lows aside, Alexi ultimately succeeds at both.How is possible that this human is so good at so many things simultaneously? And what is the cost (if any) of setting the bar so high?I needed to know more.This is a conversation about the courage required to blaze your own path. It’s about self-belief. And it’s about setting audacious goals and how to work towards them.It’s also about depression, loss and sacrifice.It’s about the intersection of athletics and art. And how to prioritize synergy over balance.But more than anything, this is about what Alexi calls being bravey.In Alexi’s case, trauma helped fuel her success. But it was in healing that trauma that she learned to thrive—and find the joy in the journey.The visually inclined can watch our exchange on YouTube. And as always, the podcast streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.This one’s for all the Braveys and soon-to-become Braveys seeking to replace can’t with maybe.Alexi is my new favorite person. Tune in and discover why.Peace + Plants,Listen, Watch & SubscribeApple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Stitcher | Google PodcastsThanks to this week’s sponsors:Joovv: Enhance your health, recovery, and sleep with Joovv light therapy. Discover the science of light therapy and how it can help you reach your health & fitness goals at Joovv.com/richroll. Use that URL and when you’re there you’ll see a unique code that will give you a free gift with your purchase. Exclusions apply, limited time only.Squarespace: The easiest way to create a beautiful website, blog, or online store for you and your ideas. Save 10% on your first purchase at checkout when you visit squarespace.com/richroll and use the discount code RICHROLL at checkout.Navitas Organics: Fine purveyors of delicious organic superfoods on a mission to forge a better world by supporting organic farmers & plant-focused lifestyles. 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Then Depression Hit.NY Times: Alexi Pappas Veers Far From Her LaneRolling Stone: Inside the Fascinating Mind of Olympic Runner Alexi PappasSports Illustrated: Running Is the Outlet That Unites Us All During the Coronavirus CrisisFilm: TracktownFilm: Olympic DreamsCNN: Filmmaker and elite marathon runner, Alexi Pappas wants to make sure ‘the complete person is happening’CNN: The Olympic distance runner who writes and stars in her own filmsESPN: Alexi Pappas, a track athlete and filmmaker, stars in the first movie to be shot in the Olympic VillageThe Atlantic: I’ve Been Training for the Olympics, and Pushing the Games Back Was the Right CallRunner’s World: Alexi Pappas Shares How She Fueled for a Huge PR in HoustonVariety: Film Review: ‘Olympic Dreams’I'm proud to announce my new book 'Voicing Change'. 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“What grand treehouse can we make out of this wonderful pile of leaves and sticks that we’re given?” Alexi Pappas — who first appeared on Episode 163 of the Ali on the Run Show — is so much more than "just" a runner. She's a professional middle-distance runner turned marathoner: Alexi made her 26.2-mile debut at the 2018 Chicago Marathon, and ran her second marathon earlier this year in Houston, finishing in 2:34, which earned her a nine-minute PR and 10th place for the day, and was just one minute off the Greek national record. She's an award-winning writer and filmmaker: Alexi co-wrote, co-directed, and co-starred in Tracktown, and most recently co-wrote and starred in Olympic Dreams, the first non-documentary-style movie to be filmed at the Olympic Games. And now, she's a published author: Alexi's book, Bravey: Chasing Dreams, Befriending Pain, and other Big Ideas, is now available for pre-order. On this episode, Alexi talks about how her mom dying by suicide when Alexi was just four years old has shaped the most formative years of her life. She talks about forming a friendship with actor and comedian Maya Rudolph, and shares the crazy story of how she got stuck in Greece for five months during the pandemic. Plus, Alexi offers exciting updates about the two films and the television show she has in the works. Thank you to UCAN for sponsoring the What’s New With You series on the Ali on the Run Show! Go to ucan.co/ontherun and use code ONTHERUN for 20% off your order! What we mention on this episode: Pre-order Bravey! Shalane Flanagan on Episode 242 of the Ali on the Run Show Follow Alexi: Instagram @alexipappas Twitter @alexipappas Facebook Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Like the Facebook page Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Blog Strava Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play

In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes fellow Dartmouth alumni, Olympic runner and award-winning actor and writer, Alexi Pappas. The duo talk about Alexi’s transition from the East Coast to the West Coast, her Olympic experience, running as a team sport, as well as her roles in feature films, “Olympic Dreams” and “TRACKTOWN”. Join Alex for more on life beyond being an olympic athlete in this empowering and inspiring conversation. The New England Free Jacks: https://www.freejacks.com Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fullcontactceo Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullcontactceo/ Website Link: https://www.freejacks.com/podcasts

TJ explains the new format of this episode (0:06) and then introduces the athletes (2:13). Lexi talks about how the team found out that the Indoor NCAA Track and Field Championships were going to be cancelled due to COVID-19 (3:12) and what the scene was like at the track (4:20). Carmela talks about what kind of hope the team was still holding out that there would be an outdoor season (5:33). Max describes what went through his mind and what the day was like when he found out his senior year had been cancelled (6:24). Carmela talks about what went into her decision coming back for another senior year and not returning home to Spain (8:15). Max also talks about his decision to put life on hold and come back for his 6th year (10:05). TJ asks Lexi what that says about the culture of the team that these seniors are deciding to come back for another year (11:59) and what it means to be part of the first Oregon team to compete in the new Hayward Field (12:58). TJ talks with Max about what it means to hear that Head Coach Robert Johnson will not let the public in to see the stadium until it is revealed to the entire team (14:14). Carmela talks about what it means to know the stadium was designed specifically for the Oregon student-athletes needs (16:07), and Lexi talks about what having all these new team areas in the stadium will do for team chemistry (17:43). Max talks about what it was like for the team to get to sign one of the beams on the stadium (18:37). Lastly, Lexi, Carmela and Max each share what they are most excited about for the new stadium (20:13). TJ wraps up the episode at the end (22:28). 

On the latest episode of Hit Rewind, MileSplit's movie podcast featuring cross country and track and field films, Cory, Parker and JoJo review the 2016 classic, TrackTown, featuring 2016 Olympian and former Dartmouth College and University of Oregon standout Alexi Pappas.

The Kansas City Chiefs are in next week’s Super Bowl so we wanted to replay our interview with former Chiefs Wide Receiver J.J. Birden. This was a fun conversation as we talked about a lot of great topics, including JJ catching passes from Joe Montana. Ironically, Montana played for both the 49ers and Chiefs during his career. I guess regardless of the Super Bowl outcome, his team will be a winner. J.J. also shared a great story about adopting five kids at once. He is now a highly regarded motivational speaker and author. Please visit his website at www.JJBirden.com.   The original show notes are below: JJ Birden played 9 years in the NFL as a Wide Receiver after a stand out career as a star track athlete at the University of Oregon, which is known as “Tracktown, USA”.  A 5’10”, 157-pound wide receiver, JJ was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the 1988 NFL Draft and played nine seasons (Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs, and Atlanta Falcons). To play nine years in a profession where the average players career last an average of 3.2 years is something special. Two of those nine years was with Hall of Fame Quarterback Joe Montana. He certainly was not the biggest, strongest, or fastest guy on the field, but he knew how to seize his once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and maximize his success through dedication and hard work. He is now a motivational speaker and representative for the health and nutrition company isagenix. He is an engaging communicator and a leading expert at helping individuals seize their opportunities in life. In his presentations, JJ shares lessons from his experience as a small man in a big man’s game. JJ’s time in the NFL helped shape the message that he now delivers to audiences around the world. After seeing the successes and failures of others at the highest level, he developed a set of principles that others could follow to achieve greatness, no matter how they defined it or what they’re pursuing. JJ has also written a book entitled, “When Opportunity Knocks: 8 Surefire Ways to Take Advantage.” He and his wife Raina have 8 kids, including 5 that are adopted. In today’s episode, we discuss: Catching footballs from Joe Montana Playing 9 years in the NFL Adopting 5 children Staying positive in any situation Whether this world-class sprinter ever got caught from behind   Resources, Books, and Links Mentioned in the Podcast Website: www.jjbirden.com Email: info@jjbirden.com Twitter: @JJBirden Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jjbirden Facebook: www.facebook.com/JJBirdenOnline Pinterest: www.Pinterest.com/jjbirden Instagram: @JJBirden Click here to watch JJ’s YouTube channel Read JJ’s Top-8 Takeaways from Playing with Joe Montana (.PDF) Read JJ’s book “When Opportunity Knocks: 8 Surefire Ways to Take Advantage” Get more information about getting more healthy with Isagenix Past “Success is a Choice” podcast episodes of interest . . . Todd Gongwer (“LEAD … for God’s Sake”) – Episode 062 Darrin Gray (All Pro Dads) – Episode 059 Jason Romano (Sports Spectrum Radio) – Episode 045 Shemy Schembechler (son of football coach Bo Schembechler) – Episode 042 Keith Lipscomb (ESPN Sr. Fantasy Football Editor) – Episode 026 Betsy Butterick (Communication Specialist) – Episode 013 This Episode is Sponsored By Audible Today’s podcast is brought to you by audible – get a FREE audiobook download and 30-day free trial (new subscribers only) at www.audibletrial.com/SuccessIsAChoice. Over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player.  Our friends at audible are offering a free download of some of our past guests including Todd Gongwer, Kevin Harrington, Lolly Daskal, Bob Burg, Amy Morin, Michael Burt, Larry Winget, and Pat Williams. Take advantage of this great deal by visiting www.AudibleTrial.com/SuccessIsAChoice. Rate and Review Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and leaving a quick review on iTunes.  Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?”  

In this episode we bring you an interview with Alexi Pappas, Greek-American distance runner, Olympian, actor and filmmaker. And in the quick tip segment, we discuss a study that claims that walking boosts creativity. Interview with Alexi Pappas Alexi Pappas represented Greece in the 2016 Summer Olympics Women’s 10k event. She set a new national record for her country running 31:36:16! She has moved up to the marathon distance with an eye toward representing Greece in the 2020 games. She also co-wrote and starred in the movies Tracktown and Olympic Dreams. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alexi Pappas (@alexipappas) on Mar 17, 2019 at 2:34pm PDT In this conversation you will hear . . . Why Alexi decided to pursue professional running The nuggets of wisdom Deena Kastor has given her The pressure that elite runners face What it was like to live at the Olympic Village in Rio What it means to be a “bravey” Lessons from her debut marathon in Chicago How she got into acting and filmmaking Why people watch running movies And a look at her daily training routine Some of My Fav Alexi Papas Tweets run like a bravey, sleep like a baby, dream like a crazy, replace cant with maybe through sunny & shady. — Alexi Pappas (@AlexiPappas) August 31, 2014 be as kind to yourself as you are hard on yourself — Alexi Pappas (@AlexiPappas) February 20, 2018 greet the day like it’s going to go your way — Alexi Pappas (@AlexiPappas) January 6, 2019 remember where you came from remember where you’re going vision comes before growing — Alexi Pappas (@AlexiPappas) January 2, 2019 Also Mentioned in This Episode Alexi Pappas on the web: Website, Instagram, Facebook Generation Ucan -keeps your blood sugar stable and allows your body to burn fat. Use the promo code “MTAALEXI” to save 15% off your order. Lactigo -a topical gel that improves athletic performance and recovery. LactiGo is an effective, fast-acting topical gel with menthol and carnosine that helps people maximize their athletic performance and speed muscle recovery. Apply directly to the skin above the desired muscles for targeted relief. Use the code MTA for a 10% discount! Varidesk– converts any desk into a standing desk and is designed with durable, best-in-class materials that fit in any environment or workspace. Biolite 330 -Transform your lowlight runs with BioLite HeadLamp 330, an ultra-thin, no-bounce headlamp that is so comfortable, you’ll forget you’re wearing it! Use code MTA at checkout for 15% off your order. Ted Talk –How Walking Can Make You More Creative by Marily Oppezzo University of Bristol Study -tracked 200 students and faculty and found that those who performed aerobic exercise at the beginning of the day were 23% more productive than those who did not. The post Interview with Alexi Pappas -Olympic Runner and Filmmaker appeared first on Marathon Training Academy.

Distance runner Alexi Pappas is the rare dual-threat of Olympic athlete and movie star. In the 2016 film Tracktown, which she wrote, directed, and plays the lead character in, she set out to capture the running-obsessed culture of Eugene, Oregon—a place where recreational runners share the trails with pros, and local farms and butchers step up as beef and vegetable sponsors for hungry athletes. Outside contributor Stephanie Joyce talked to Pappas about how her life as an Olympic hopeful translated to the big screen, and why so many people connect with her as an artist and a runner.

JJ Birden played 9 years in the NFL as a Wide Receiver after a stand out career as a star track athlete at the University of Oregon, which is known as "Tracktown, USA".  A 5'10", 157-pound wide receiver, JJ was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the 1988 NFL Draft and played nine seasons (Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs, and Atlanta Falcons). To play nine years in a profession where the average players career last an average of 3.2 years is something special. Two of those nine years was with Hall of Fame Quarterback Joe Montana. He certainly was not the biggest, strongest, or fastest guy on the field, but he knew how to seize his once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and maximize his success through dedication and hard work. He is now a motivational speaker and representative for the health and nutrition company Isagenix. He is an engaging communicator and a leading expert at helping individuals seize their opportunities in life. In his presentations, JJ shares lessons from his experience as a small man in a big man's game. JJ's time in the NFL helped shape the message that he now delivers to audiences around the world. After seeing the successes and failures of others at the highest level, he developed a set of principles that others could follow to achieve greatness, no matter how they defined it or what they're pursuing. JJ has also written a book entitled, "When Opportunity Knocks: 8 Surefire Ways to Take Advantage." He and his wife Raina have 8 kids, including 5 that are adopted. In today’s episode, we discuss: Catching footballs from Joe Montana Playing 9 years in the NFL Adopting 5 children Staying positive in any situation Whether this world-class sprinter ever got caught from behind   Website: www.jjbirden.com Email: info@jjbirden.com Twitter: @JJBirden Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jjbirden Facebook: www.facebook.com/JJBirdenOnline Pinterest: www.Pinterest.com/jjbirden Instagram: @JJBirden Click here to watch JJ's YouTube channel Read JJ's Top-8 Takeaways from Playing with Joe Montana (.PDF) Read JJ's book "When Opportunity Knocks: 8 Surefire Ways to Take Advantage" Get more information about getting more healthy with Isagenix Past "Success is a Choice" podcast episodes of interest . . . Todd Gongwer ("LEAD ... for God's Sake") - Episode 062 Darrin Gray (All Pro Dads) - Episode 059 Jason Romano (Sports Spectrum Radio) - Episode 045 Shemy Schembechler (son of football coach Bo Schembechler) - Episode 042 Keith Lipscomb (ESPN Sr. Fantasy Football Editor) - Episode 026 Betsy Butterick (Communication Specialist) - Episode 013   Today’s podcast is brought to you by audible – get a FREE audiobook download and 30-day free trial (new subscribers only) at www.audibletrial.com/SuccessIsAChoice. Over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player.  Our friends at audible are offering a free download of some of our past guests including Todd Gongwer, Kevin Harrington, Lolly Daskal, Bob Burg, Amy Morin, Michael Burt, Larry Winget, and Pat Williams. Take advantage of this great deal by visiting www.AudibleTrial.com/SuccessIsAChoice.  

A very cool movie concept "TrackTown" is coming out..starring SNL great Rachel Dratch...you know...Debbie Downer?? Yeah..her!! And also an actual long distance runner..Alexi Pappas. THEY SOOOO LOOK like Mother and Daughter..whoa! We asked about how this movie came together and also some SNL questions for putting skits together!! Listen Now!!

iTalk movies is a long-form interview series featuring leading members of the film community. In this episode, our host Jeff Graham interviews Alexi Pappas and Jeremy Teicher from Tracktown on the Popcorn Talk Network. HELPFUL LINKS: Website - http://popcorntalk.com Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/thepopcorntalk Merch - http://shop.spreadshirt.com/PopcornTalk/ ABOUT POPCORN TALK: Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!'s Maria Menounos, Scott “Movie” Mantz and Jeff Sneider. Current Roster or Shows: -Disney Movie News -Anatomy of a Movie -Profiles with Malone and Mantz -Box Office Breakdown -Jedi Alliance -Meet the Movie Press -Gu --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carrie catches up with elite runner and filmmaker Alexi Pappas! Alexi talks about falling in love with running, competing for Greece in the 2016 Olympic Games and the premiere of her movie Tracktown, which she co-wrote, co-directed and starred in!  Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com. Alexi Pappas Alexi Pappas is a Greek-American long distance athlete. She attended Dartmouth where she was an NCAA All American in indoor 3000m, 5000m, and the steeplechase as well as the Ivy League champion in the steeplechase. She became a citizen of Greece in 2016, and represented the country in the 2016 Olympic Games where she set the national record in the 10000m in 31:36.16. Alexi co-wrote, co-directed and starred in the movie Tracktown, premiering in spring 2017.

Ted Berg talks with Olympic runner and track star Alexi Pappas who stars in the new movie Tracktown, a film she co-directed, wrote and stars in. Ted also chats with Luke Kerr-Dineen about the week in sports.

 Fresh off this summer’s Olympics in Rio, “renaissance runner” Alexi Pappas takes a break with ALOUD to discuss her far-reaching talents and interests. Beyond representing Greece’s Olympic team in the 10,000 meters race, Pappas writes poetry, essays, and makes and stars in films, including a semi-autobiographical movie, Tracktown, which recently premiered at the Los Angeles Film Festival. A celebrity in the Twitter-sphere—even her signature top bun has its own Twitter account—Pappas will team up with fellow tweeter extraordinaire Sharon Ann Lee of @culturebrain, to muse on the life of a runner, training with men, eating infinite bowls of pasta, and balancing many forms of self-expression on and off the track.Click here for photos from the program, and click here to view "The Elite Runner," the first in a series of short films co-created by Alexi Pappas and Jeremy Teicher.

Adam (@adamgoestreich) and Meg (@Meg_Bellino) are joined by professional runner and filmmaker Alexi Pappas to talk about her recent announcement to represent Greece at the Olympics (3:40 mark), how past criticism to runners using dual citizenship affected her decision (8:57 mark), TrackTown movie updates and what it was like working with SNL Alum Rachel Dratch (13:12 mark), a magical experience in NYC at the marathon (17:27 mark) - plus a TrackTown EXCLUSIVE (20:12 mark)! After speaking with Alexi, Adam tries to compare Edward Cheserek to Michael Jordan and Steph Curry (25:02 mark), we talk NCAA and USA Champs same weekend madness (39:42 mark), March Madness (47:07 mark) and a #Portland2016 lock of the weekend (52:32 mark)! Be sure to give Alexi a follow on twitter @AlexiPappas, catch her at the Shamrock Shuffle in Chicago on April 3rd with Bun & Pony partner in crime Jordan Hasay AND go see TrackTown as soon as it comes out! -> www.tracktownmovie.com