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Dive into a legacy of impact with Jordan Hunter and Legacy Aquatics! As a USA Triathlon Level 1 coach and Navy veteran battling PTSD, Jordan's journey led him to create something truly remarkable. Legacy Aquatics isn't just a swim program; it's a haven where people conquer fears and embrace life skills, both in pools and open water. In just one year, Jordan has touched the lives of over 200 individuals, showing that his mission goes beyond numbers. His creative coaching style and infectious energy make every session unforgettable. But his impact doesn't stop there.  Jordan is on a mission to spread water safety awareness and the joy of swimming, leaving a legacy that reaches far beyond the surface. Join us in celebrating Jordan's dedication and passion for creating positive change. Together, we can make waves and build a legacy that lasts.   Don't forget to leave a review, share it with your friends, and follow Tri Beginner's luck on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.  And send any questions or feedback you have to  tblpodbiz@tribeginnersluck.com.     __________________   Curious about triathlons? Look no further for answers! Introducing our new segment, “Ask The Coach,” designed to address all your triathlon-related questions. Click here to submit your questions and head over to subscribe to the TBL YouTube page for an exclusive first look when the segment is released. Your journey to triathlon expertise starts with a click!

Listen in on this special podcast episode that featured a group of guest moderators from the California State University, Long Beach (e.g., Dr. Melissa Bittner, Dr. Barry Lavay) interviewing Dr. Monica Lepore about her professional journey and adapted aquatics. Dr. Monica Lepore, retired APE professor from West Chester University will be discussing current issues in adapted aquatics. She is an adapted aquatics instructor at Starfish Aquatics Institute, Special Olympics swim coach, ARC water safety instructor, USA Triathlon Level 1 coach and USA Triathlon Level 2 paratriathlon coach. Along with discussing Dr. Lepore's background in APE and adapted aquatics, they also discuss the benefits of adapted aquatics for persons with disabilities, as well as important teaching and safety considerations when teaching aquatics to children with disabilities.

The Solid Pace Podcast EP. 127 เลือก Energy Product อย่างไร ให้เหมาะกับตัวเอง ? โดย TCtriathlon: USA Triathlon Level 1 Certified Coach    อะไรคือสิ่งแรกที่ควรรู้เมื่อต้องวางแผนเติมพลังงาน Energy Product มีแบบไหนบ้าง และมีข้อดี ข้อเสียยังไง 3 สิ่งที่สำคัญที่สุดในการเติมพลังงานระหว่าง ซ้อม หรือ แข่งทางไกลคืออะไร เริ่มต้นวางแผนเติมพลังงานด้วยตัวเองได้ ที่นี่

⁠Colonel Yvonne Spencer is an eight time full distance Ironman finisher. She is a 2020 long course triathlon team member, and multi-year all world athlete. In addition to the numerous triathlon finishes in all distances, she's an avid runner. She  has completed 16 marathons and completed the Boston Marathon in 2021. She has also been coaching since 2017.  Colonel Yvonne Spencer has a 28-year military career serving in a variety of leadership positions and has commanded organizations ranging from 300 to 1,200 personnel. Building on her leadership talents, in 2015, Yvonne created a women empowerment and support network called Fast Chix. It is a national women's triathlon group, primarily women of color that strive to remove barriers by empowering and educating women in the sport of triathlon. Recently Colonel Yvoone Spencer was appointed as a General Director of the USA Triathlon Board of Directors. Her term will end Dec. 31, 2025. “On behalf of my fellow triathletes, I am absolutely thrilled for this opportunity to serve as a General Director of the USA Triathlon Board of Directors. I  look forward to helping USA Triathlon fortify its commitment to building a more inclusive and supportive triathlon community.” Colonel Spencer stated. Episode Highlights: Yvonne starts endurance sports. Some memorable marathons, the good and the bad. From marathons to triathlons Fast Chix is born and grows into a beautiful movement Yvonne's journey into coaching Yvonne reminisces on her favorite triathlons Why are women of color not taking up triathlons? Some honors and awards Yvonne has gotten for being an outspoken triathlete Yvonne shares some obstacles and wisdom in overcoming Guest Bio Colonel Yvonne Spencer is an 8-time Ironman and long course FINISHER. She is a 2020 USA Long Course Triathlon Team Member and multiple year All-World Athlete. In addition to numerous triathlon finishes in all distances, she's an avid runner who has completed 14 marathons and completed the 2021 Boston Marathon qualifier. She has been coaching since 2017 and is a USA Triathlon Level 1 Certified Coach and RRCA Certified Coach. In a 28-year military career, Yvonne has served in a variety of leadership positions and has commanded organizations ranging from 300 to 1,200 personnel. Despite living in 5 countries and relocating 14 times, triathlon has been a constant in her life. It has been key to her resiliency and work/life balance. In 2015, Yvonne translated her leadership talents into building a supportive, and empowering network of women known as the Fast Chix. It is a National Women's Triathlon Group, primarily women of color, that strives to Remove Barriers by Empowering and Educating women in the sport of triathlon. Fast Chix provides a safe environment for positive engagement, shared experiences, and support for athletes at all levels. Fast Chix efforts include annual race meetups, educational clinics, fitness panels, book clubs and monthly challenges. To date, Fast Chix has nearly 1,200 online members! Yvonne's story has been featured in multiple social mediums to include Triathlete Magazine, Run TriBike Magazine and Mid Strike Magazine. In recognition of her efforts to “Be the Change”, she received the 2020 Outspoken Women In Triathlon Social Media Impact Award and the 2021 USAT Women's Committee Diversity and Inclusion Award.Yvonne still serves in the U.S. Air Force and currently resides in Arlington, Virginia. DISCLAIMER: These are the speaker's/author's personal views and not necessarily those of the DoD or the United States Air Force. Connect with Yvonne Spencer Yvonne's profile on TeamUSA Check out Fast Chix website Connect with other Fast Chix women on Facebook Fast Chix is also on Instagram   Did you enjoy today's episode? Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email runningischeaperthantherapyolb@gmail.com. To subscribe and review use one links of the links below  Apple Spotify Google  Get a copy of the book Running Is Cheaper Than Therapy: A Journey Back to Wholeness. It is available in  hardback, paperback, and newly released audio form. Connect with Dr. Ouida Brown Instagram @ouilifeouilove Facebook @ouilifeouilove33 Twitter @ouilifeouilove Youtube @ouilifeouilove Sign up for my newsletter http://bit.ly/OuilifeOuiloveNewsletter  

The Solid Pace Podcast EP.111 TRIPLE TRI TRIPLE FUN : แบ่งปันประสบการณ์แข่งไตรกีฬา X 3 โดย TCtriathlon : IRONMAN U & USA Triathlon Level 1 Certified Coach  คืออะไร , แข่งที่ไหน, แข่งเมื่อไร ? แบ่งปันประสบการณ์วันแข่ง ทำไมต้อง Triple Tri ? Special thanks to Tri Dash Thailand Support us at  Facebook  https://m.facebook.com/MrTCtriathlon/ Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/tctriathlon  LINE Official  https://line.me/R/ti/p/%40638zauan Subscribe for FREE Triathlon & Marathon training plan at https://mailchi.mp/6816b0ba2bd9/compressport-703-triathlon-training-plan   BERLIN MARATHON 2022 PACKAGE ➡️ https://lertsiritravel.com/germany-marathon/

The Solid Pace Podcast EP. 109 "เป็นไปไม่ได้ คืออะไร?" สรุป PHO3NIX SUB7 SUB8 Powered by Zwift ใน 50 นาที  สรุปเหตุการณ์วันแข่ง  แผนการแข่งของนักกีฬาแต่ละคนเป็นยังไง ทำไมมนุษย์ถึงควรทำสิ่งที่เป็นไปไม่ได้  ฟังได้ที่ The Solid Pace Podcast EP. 109   ONLINE COACHING SERVICE  by USA Triathlon Level 1 and IRONMAN U Coach  Support TCtriathlon at Facebook Instagram  LINE Official  FREE Triathlon & Marathon Training Plan

Welcome to the LEVER Movement Podcast! In this first episode we're joined by Coach Aaron Geiser of EndureIQ. As an athlete, Aaron is a USA Triathlon All-American, Gold Ironman All World Athlete, USAT Age Group Nationals Competitor and Ironman World Championships Qualifier. As a coach he as a Bachelor of Science Degree in Athletic Training is a USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach, Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM), Level 3 USA Cycling Coach, Certified Personal Trainer (ACE) and is Level 2 Run DNA Certified. In this episode we hear how Aaron got his start in Triathlon as an athlete and slowly moved into the coaching world. Aaron also shares with us how he first started incorporating Bodyweight Support with LEVER and how he trains himself and his athletes!

This episode may hurt a little. We chat about the training we love to hate: Strength, Flexibility, and Mobility.  Mangai Hosang is a certified Strength and Conditioning coach, USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach and level 3 official,  and USA Weightlifting Level 1 coach to name a few of his credentials.  He knows body mechanics and geeks out on the science of it all.   If you don't have a strong foundation,  you can kiss longevity goodbye in any sport.  We come to fully understand his favorite phrase “ Brilliant on the Basics.”   Mangai gives it to us straight with no chaser.   It's up to you to bring the ice when you listen/view if you want this episode chilled. Cheers!!!   Don't forget to leave a review, share it with your friends, and Follow Tri Beginner's luck on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.  And send any questions or feedback you have to  imreadyto@tribeginnersluck.com.   Let's Tri this! 

Pat Casey is a USA Triathlon Level 2 Coach, CSCS, Team USA Age Group Coach, and Retul certified bike fit expert. His background as an elite road cyclist stemmed into his consulting and coaching career, which allows him to combine his love of cycling and triathlon with his devotion to helping people improve their quality of life, and realize their athletic potential through endurance sports. Pat grew up in St. Louis, Missouri where he spent the months he wasn't playing ice hockey riding his mountain bike. He was introduced to cross country racing and joined the St. Louis-based cycling team when he was 15. At this time, Pat also got a job as an aspiring bike mechanic, and to this day, still wears his “mechanic hat” after 13 years in bike shops.  During summer of 2012, Pat rode his bike from San Francisco, CA to Boston, MA in support of Partners in Health, a Global Health organization that had largely inspired his move to Alabama after graduation. Getting back to racing in Alabama, Pat found himself on the podium and moved up in Category quickly with help from his coach at the time, Heather. Instead of continuing on his path towards graduate school, Pat wanted to see where his dream of professional bike racing would take him.  In 2014, Pat and Heather loaded up and moved their lives to Park City, Utah and Pat joined the Canyon Bicycles-Shimano Domestic Elite Cycling Team. He spent the following spring and summer months (2015 and 2016) traveling the US on the domestic PRT (Professional Road Tour) Circuit, followed by a year with the New Orleans-based team, Palmer Cycling who would help get him to a myriad of PRT events in the role of Rider and Director for the small squad.  In this role, Pat found himself more useful as a team leader and coach than as a rider. In 2018, racing has become an outlet for competition, but Pat's passion for coaching and devotion to his athletes has outdistanced his desire to spend as much time on the road.  He still races as a Cat 1 in Utah, and you can find him at Tuesday Night Worlds races at RMR, and the occasional weekend criterium. https://www.peakstatefit.com pat@peakstatefit.com

Join us as we discuss Dr. Tekemia Dorsey upcoming Summit. It's Time to Go DEEP Summit! Dr. Tekemia Dorsey CEO/Owner, Senior Consultant – DTD's Urban Multisport Consulting Firm from Middle River, Md Dr. Tekemia Dorsey was appointed to the Tourism Commission of Baltimore County by County Executive, John Olzewski and in 2019 was the first African American to serve on the USA Triathlon Board of Directors. In 2006, Dorsey founded DTD's Urban Multisport Consulting Firm to provide full-service solutions to their ideal client. She is also the owner of IABT Multisport Racing, the only African American and woman- owned multisport racing company in the nation. Dr. Dorsey is a USA Triathlon Level 2 Endurance and Youth & Junior-certified coach, Youth & Junior Elite Coach, a USA Triathlon-certified Level 2 race director, USAT Board Liaison to the Age Group Nationals Committee, and a member of the USA Triathlon Race Director Committee. Dr. Dorsey is a graduate of Leadership Baltimore County, Class of 2020. Dorsey is the 2021 Recipient of the “No Quitters Club” Honors through the University of Phoenix. Dr. Dorsey is a founding member of USA Triathlon's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access Advisory Council, a 10-strong group of leaders across the multisport community who provide insight and perspective to shape USA Triathlon's DEIA initiatives. She is also the recipient of the 2020 USA Triathlon Women's Committee Diversity & Inclusion Award. Dr. Dorsey was United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee. Dr. Dorsey is the founder of the 2018 Youth & Junior TRI-Conference®/EXPO*Event. For 10 years she served on the Board of Directors for the Co-Ed Christian Softball League and for the remaining five years, she served as Commissioner of Co-Ed Christian Softball League overseeing 15 teams and 600+ players. In her role, she was also liaison to Baltimore City Recreations and Parks and Baltimore City Umpire League. Dr. Dorsey is the former CEO/Senior Consultant of The Creative GRP, LLC now DTD's Urban Multisport Consulting Firm. Under Dorsey's leadership, The Creative GRP, LLC is the seven-time recipient of the Best of Baltimore Small Business Consulting Award; the 2016 Recipient of the USCA Best of Baltimore Training Award; and was inducted into The Best of Baltimore Business Hall of Fame. Dorsey is also the founder of the Dr. Tekemia Dorsey's (DTD) Institute 2 Transform Leaders. Dr. Dorsey received her Doctorate of Management in Organizational Leadership from the University of Phoenix and Masters of Education in Guidance & Counseling from the nominated and selected as the 2020 Rings of Gold Award – Individual winner. The Rings of Gold Award – Individual recognized as an individual dedicated to helping children develop their Olympic or Paralympic dreams and reach their highest athletic and personal potential by the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Using her leadership principles and core pillars, Dr. Dorsey has become an established, best-selling and awarding winner author and business professional, keynote speaker, facilitator/workshop presenter, curriculum specialist, publisher, professor, entrepreneur, radio show host, executive leadership trainer/coach, community activist, athlete and Child of God. She is a well-rounded athlete as a runner (marathoner), duathlete, triathlete, and an IRONMAN. Dorsey has more than 27 years in working with youth, education, leadership and sports. Connect with Dr. Tekemia Dorsey on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/drtekemiad. Connect with our host Keever Lernise Murdaugh at https://Linktr.ee/KeeverMurdaugh To be a guest on our show, schedule your discovery call TODAY! https://tinyurl.com/keeversplacebooking --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keeversplace/support

Meet Reggie Waller. Reggie is a USA Triathlon Level 1 Certified Coach, RRCA Endurance Running Coach and USA Track and Field Level 1 Coach who coaches triathletes and runners to reach their full potential. He started as a middle distance runner in high school, competing at the regional and state level in his junior and senior years. In 2008, he fell back in love with running after running a number of local 5k's and in 2011 started competing in triathlons. As an athlete and coach, Reggie is very active in the Greater Philadelphia Region Multi-Sport scene and is passionate about fostering and developing excellence in the next generation of athletes. You can find him on Instagram at @runnerdude73 Disclaimer: If you take any advice or opinions from this podcast, you do so at your own risk. You can listen to the No Gimmicks Just Sweat Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast or wherever you get your podcast fix and don't forget to subscribe so that you are notified when the latest episode is coming out! Also, remember to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you are listening if you enjoyed this episode! Another way to support the show is to follow us on Instagram at @nogimmicksjustsweat and to follow me personally at @ericmlogan Music: Hip Hop Background Beat by Sugar Beats (used under license from PremiumBeat) Contact: eric@nogimmicksjustsweat.com

Meet Reggie Waller. Reggie is a USA Triathlon Level 1 Certified Coach, RRCA Endurance Running Coach and USA Track and Field Level 1 Coach who coaches triathletes and runners to reach their full potential. He started as a middle distance runner in high school, competing at the regional and state level in his junior and senior years. In 2008, he fell back in love with running after running a number of local 5k's and in 2011 started competing in triathlons. As an athlete and coach, Reggie is very active in the Greater Philadelphia Region Multi-Sport scene and is passionate about fostering and developing excellence in the next generation of athletes. You can find him on Instagram at @runnerdude73 Disclaimer: If you take any advice or opinions from this podcast, you do so at your own risk. You can listen to the No Gimmicks Just Sweat Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast or wherever you get your podcast fix and don't forget to subscribe so that you are notified when the latest episode is coming out! Also, remember to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you are listening if you enjoyed this episode! Another way to support the show is to follow us on Instagram at @nogimmicksjustsweat and to follow me personally at @ericmlogan Music: Hip Hop Background Beat by Sugar Beats (used under license from PremiumBeat) Contact: eric@nogimmicksjustsweat.com

Pat and Heather Casey founded Peak State Fit with the concept of providing sports performance services to anyone desiring the techniques and technologies used by the best in the world. They provide a unique blend of evidence-based, field-proven training services that have been validated at the highest levels of sport and fitness in the world. Taking their experiences from elite sport, they help you live better, feel better and be confident doing the things you love.   The Peak State Fit coaching staff has over 20 years of experience helping athletes & fitness enthusiasts reach their goals. They have worked with clients of all ages & levels of performance from collegiate to professional athletes. Heather has roots in the deep South of Alabama although the mountains of Utah have captured her heart. Pat grew up in St. Louis, Missouri where he spent the months he wasn't playing ice hockey riding his mountain bike. Pat and Heather moved to Utah in 2014 to pursue living and working in one of the world's finest locations for endurance athletes - Salt Lake City!  Heather is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS,) USA Triathlon Level 2 Coach and Mentor Coach, Ironman Regional Head Coach and Race Official, Certified Sports Nutritionist, 500 Hour Trained Yoga Teacher, Author and Speaker. grew up in Auburn Alabama as a competitive swimmer from age 6 through high school. Her interest in coaching definitely stemmed from being coached by some of the best coaches in the World. She experienced first hand how sport shapes a person to become more confident and resilient. She started doing triathlon at age 14 (1986) as cross training for swimming.  Pat is a USA Triathlon Level 2 Coach, CSCS, Team USA Age Group Coach, and Retul certified bike fit expert. His background as an elite road cyclist stemmed into his consulting and coaching career, which allows him to combine his love of cycling and triathlon with his devotion to helping people improve their quality of life, and realize their athletic potential through endurance sports. You can find Heather and Pat at https://www.peakstatefit.com  #health #fitness #tri #triathlons #cycle #cycling #race #racing #yoga

Could you imagine having 2 heart surgeries while just in your 20’s? Today you will be dazzled hearing the story of Jeremy Woodward from “Heart Failure to Victory.” You often hear me talk about “Living a Life Worth Telling a Story About,” well, today you will draw strength, energy, inspiration, and life while listening to Jeremy’s story.   Jeremy is the author of the new book “Heart Failure to Victory,” an inspiring story of persevering through severe congestive heart failure and two major open-heart surgeries while just in his 20’s, the second with less than 1% chance of survival. When reading his book, I laughed, smiled, and cried reading his amazing story and mission to become an IMPACT maker.   Today, Jeremy talks about: - Having two major heart surgeries at the age of 22 and 29. - The mindset of a heart failure survivor. - The promise he made to himself the night before his second surgery. - His darkest days and how martial arts helped him through them. - His greatest victory thus far in his life. - The impact Jeremy is creating in his community.   Please be sure to share this incredible story and spread Jeremy’s words of inspiration and strength. Enjoy today’s Show, please snap a picture of the cover, and share it on your social media. Please be sure to tag Jeremy and me. IG/Twitter: @ToddDurkin @ironheartjeremy Facebook: @TodddurkinFQ10 #ToddDurkin #IMPACTShow185 #HeartFailureToVictory   ---   3:00 - Jeremy Shares His Story...WOW! 7:25 - The Mindset of a Heart Failure Survivor 16:45 - The Promise Jeremy Made to Himself the Night Before Surgery 19:26 - Journey into the Fitness World 21:29 - Martial Arts Gave Him Warrior Mentality 26:58 - How Martial Arts Can Help Anyone Going Through a Difficult Time 29:10 - His Greatest Victory in Life! 30:37 - What It Takes to Move Forward with a Prognosis 32:23 - The Greatest Lessons From Having Two Heart Surgeries 33:27 - Jeremy’s Impact on the Community 36:00 - Thank you Jeremy for what you do!   40:51 - The Challenge to Todd from Jeremy.   Find Jeremy’s book on Amazon -  https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Failure-Victory-Jeremy-Woodward/dp/0578807343/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=book+Heart+Failure+to+victory&qid=1620325767&sr=8-1   ---   About Jeremy Woodward:   Jeremy is a Personal Trainer, USA Triathlon Level 1 Triathlon Coach, UESCA Triathlon Coach, UESCA Running Coach, USA Cycling Level 3 Coach, USA Swimming Coach as well as a GEAR Indoor Cycling Instructor.  Jeremy holds a 5th Degree Black Belt in Kenpo Karate and has earned a Black Sash in Kung-Fu. Since his surgeries, Jeremy has gone on to win several awards and recognitions. His 2010 fundraising efforts won him the NH Conservation Hero Award and a Commendation from the Governor of NH, John Lynch; his ability to overcome heart failure and succeed as an athlete won him the Medtronic Global Hero Award (one of 25 in the world). Jeremy was a 2016 and 2017 Quarterfinalist for the Men’s Health Magazine Ultimate Guy Cover Contest.  In 2012 Jeremy was named one of the Union Leader’s 40 under 40, a program that recognizes emerging leaders with a record of professional and volunteer accomplishment in New Hampshire. Jeremy was also selected as the 2014 Concord Young Professional of the Year at the Chamber Pinnacle Awards. Jeremy has been featured on many media networks that include CNN, NBC, Sports Illustrated (SI.COM) and was one of three finalists for the 2015 NH Rising Star Young Professional of the Year.   Follow Jeremy - IG @ironheartjeremy ---   Please keep your questions coming so I can highlight you on the podcast!!   If you have a burning question and want to be featured on the IMPACT show, go to www.todddurkin.com/podcast, fill out the form, and submit your questions!    ---   Are you a Trainer, Coach, or Fitness Business Owner seeking to make even more IMPACT in your Business & Life?   You are only as good as the people you surround yourself with. Level up today with my “Best in Class” MASTERMIND program for fitness professionals. I invite you to connect, share, and grow with the top coaches, trainers, and entrepreneurs in the fitness industry. My MASTERMIND is for passionate and purpose-driven fitness professionals who want to create success & significance in their personal and professional lives. If that sounds like you, visit: ToddDurkinMastermind.com to enroll or apply today.  If you do so within the next 24 hours, you will receive a FREE video of one of my recent “ALL MASTERMIND” coaching calls. There are so many lost souls right now that need “our” LIGHT.  Let’s make a difference together, one life at a time!    ---   Follow Todd… → Instagram & Twitter: @ToddDurkin → Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ToddDurkinFQ10 → FB: @ToddDurkinFQ10   Don't forget that if you want more keys to unlock your potential and propel your success, you can order my book GET YOUR MIND RIGHT at www.todddurkin.com/getyourmindright or anywhere books are sold.   Get Your Mind Right now available on audio: https://christianaudio.com/get-your-mind-right-todd-durkin-audiobook-download   ---   ABOUT: Todd Durkin is one of the leading coaches, trainers, and motivators in the world. It’s no secret why some of the world’s top athletes have trained with him for nearly two decades. He’s a best-selling author, a motivational speaker, and owns the legendary Fitness Quest 10 in San Diego, CA, where he leads an amazing team of 42 teammates.   Todd is a coach on the Netflix show “STRONG” that is must-watch TV. He is a previous Jack LaLanne Award winner, a 2-time Trainer of the Year, and he runs his Todd Durkin Mastermind group of top trainers and fitness pros around the globe, coaching them with business, leadership, marketing, training, and personal growth mentorship.   Todd and his wife Melanie head up the Durkin IMPACT Foundation (501-c-3) that has raised over $250,000 since it started in 2013. 100% of all proceeds go back to kids and families in need. To learn more about Todd, visit www.ToddDurkin.com and www.FitnessQuest10.com.   Join his fire-breathing dragons’ community and receive regular motivational and inspirational emails. Visit www.ToddDurkin.com and opt-in to receive his value-rich content.   Connect with Todd online in the following places: You can listen to Todd’s podcast, The IMPACT Show, by going to www.todddurkin.com/podcast.

Are you still a believer in no pain no gain? Well after this chat with Andre, you hopefully won't be. Andre is a global health coach who isn't afraid to tell it like it is. There is so much that is wrong about what we believe when it comes to diet and exercise. Stuff I used to believe in! I'm sure you will really get a lot out of this chat with Andre. When it comes to optimising overall health and performance, Andre Obradovic is backed with extensive knowledge and experience. Since 2016, he has helped hundreds of people around the world with his no-nonsense, straight talking approach to nutrition, mindset and overall, well-being. Andre has a reputation for inspiring people from all walks of life through his speaking engagements to reflect on their situation and help move them into action to change the situation. Andre works with everyday people right through to high-level executives and elite athletes. He has built a strong reputation for transforming the areas of people’s lives that matter most. From reducing stress, drastically improving sleep to shedding stubborn kilos, Andre draws upon his mentors, research and his own success story to give people the results they’ve always wanted. Globally recognised, Andre is a USA Triathlon Level 1 Certified Coach, a Triathlon Australia Development Coach, an ICF Leadership PPC Level Coach, a Certified Low Carb Healthy Fat Coach and a Top 10 Primal Health Coach trained by Mark Sisson's Primal Health Coaching Institute. In addition, he is a Certified Personal Trainer, Triathlete and Marathoner. He is also an ambassador for the Noakes Foundation. Andre is a speaker for Beyond Blue, which is one of Australia’s key organisations that help remove the stigma of mental health in our community. Andre has shared his personal story over 300 times to groups large and small with significant impact. Andre is available for one-on-one, tailored coaching. If you have tried everything and need someone who will make sure you stay on track, reach out to Andre today. CONTACT ANDRE: andre@andreobradovic.com Twitter.com/AndreObradovic Instagram.com/AndreObradovic www.youtube.com/c/AndreObradovicAus CONTACT TRACEY: Tracey McBeath Transformation Health Coach www.traceymcbeath.com.au Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracey_mcbeath_healthcoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traceymcbeathhealthcoach Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceymcbeathhealthcoach/ Free resources, one on one coaching, online programs and more. PODCAST SPONSORED BY: Primal Alternative by Jim. Buy your home baked grain free, sugar free, gluten free, low carb & keto alternatives here: http://www.primalalternativebyjim.com.au Are you a health practitioner and interested in learning how to bring low carb in to your practice with confidence? The Nutrition Network has a number of programs to help. For GP's; Dietitians; Nurses and Health Coaches. The Nutrition Network is run by the Noakes Foundation. To learn more, click here: http://bit.ly/nutritionnetwork  

On this week's edition of Move the District, I am joined by Marcus Fitts!  Marcus Fitts is a Interactive Designer, Swim & Triathlon Coach, Founder & President of District triathlon and Triathlete. Three years ago Fitts founded the District Triathlon club, centered in the Washington D.C. area. District Tri began with five enthusiasts and today there are 80 members in a thriving enterprise bringing swimmers, cyclists and runners together. Fitts, who earned his USA Triathlon Level 1 coaching certification, has brought together experts in the various disciplines of triathlon to lead daily workouts and training programs for beginners, intermediates and advanced athletes. Fitts also organizes expeditions to many nearby and some faraway triathlons. Topics discussed: How being a multi-sport athlete led to becoming a triathlete Marcus's experience coaching high school swimming How District Triathlon takes one from couch to 5K, triathlon, and everything in between Marcus's mission to continue amplifying voices that are not heard Check out what Marcus has been up to: Via Instagram: @coach_fitts & @grit.usa Triathlete website article: https://www.triathlete.com/culture/people/club-hub-grit-usa-creates-a-model-for-inclusion-new-limits-and-fun/ Grit USA: https://www.gritusa.club/

Training is not one-size-fits-all.  Learn to take a self-study approach so you can thrive as an athlete. In her early 40s, Kim became a runner, a triathlete, and then a coach. But she didn’t always like endurance activities. At one point, she threatened to fire her trainer because the sessions involved Kim running around the 1/10th mile track at the gym. She stuck with it because she enjoyed the camaraderie among the moms, and because she quickly dropped 50 pounds, all while realizing she was capable of achieving hard things. The discipline she developed as a runner gave her the strength to face a 2015 breast cancer diagnosis with courage. She continued running through treatment and celebrated the end of chemo by running a half marathon with a group of friends a week later. As a new mom, a frequently-injured runner, or a breast cancer survivor, Kim was never content with sitting back and letting life happen to her. Every obstacle, injury, and surgery motivated her to look for solutions and continue her education.  Now—as a coach, podcaster, and author—Kim shares the lessons she's learned so that others can discover the solutions she so desperately needed.  As a runner and fitness enthusiast, I enjoy pushing my body and mind to achieve things I previously believed were “impossible.” As a coach, I believe that everyone has the ability to become who they want to be. Check out Kim and all of the resources she offers at www.crushingmygoals.com. Check out Kim's new book: www.crushingmygoals.com/book So you know she's legit: USA Track and Field Level I Coach, USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach, Lydiard Level II,  Healthy Running, and RRCA (Road Runners Club of America). ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor. Kim is a Functional Aging Specialist and a Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist. And she is also certified to coach TRX, kettlebells, foam rolling, and multiple forms of resistance training.  On all social media as @Powerofrun Instagram: @Powerofrun Podcast: Power Up Your Performance Newest book: Holistic Endurance Training: The Integrated Approach to Thriving as an Athlete

This week’s guest is Jeremy Woodward, also known as Iron Heart Jeremy.  Jeremy is  a heart failure survivor, IRONMAN finisher, 5x Boston Marathon finisher, USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach, UESCA Triathlon and UESCA Running Coach, USA Cycling Coach, 5th Degree Black Belt and personal trainer.  He is most proud of being the father of three girls and a husband to his amazing supportive wife, Brook. Jeremy has an incredible story and you are going to enjoy this.  Connect with Jeremy: Website: IronHeartJeremy.com Facebook: Jeremy Woodward Instagram: @ironheartjeremy Twitter: @ironheartjeremy ------------------------------------------ To join Mike's Kona fundraising efforts, simply go to Mike's Ironman Foundation Fundraising page. Be sure to check with your employer to see if they are among the many that will match your donation! Please share this podcast and the fundraising link with friends, family, and those in your network who can help us with this important mission. Age Groupies is excited to announce a new sponsor: Cycle Cast! This new fitness app delivers hit music and world-class instructors directly to you through audio-guided indoor cycling rides. For our Age Groupies listeners, we have an awesome promo. Go to cyclecast.com/activate and enter the code GROUPIES to get a 30 days free on top of the regular 7 day free trial.    =========================================== Thanks for checking out Age Groupies Podcast, a podcast for amateur endurance athletes. Your hosts Lindsay Hiken and Mike Ergo are triathlon junkies who shoot the breeze about all things endurance sports, interview amateur athletes about their experiences, and discuss whatever else pops into their heads. If you enjoy the show please leave us a rating/review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts, and tell a friend!  You can email questions and topic ideas to AgeGroupies@gmail.com, and follow the show on social media: Instagram: @AgeGroupies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agegroupies/ Twitter: @AgeGroupie Strava: Lindsay Hiken and Mike Ergo

Colin Cook is a 16x Ironman Finisher including qualifying and competing in the Kona Ironman World Championships 5x (PR 9:06:01). Colin is also an Ironman U and USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach. Colin owns Peak Triathlon Coaching and Peak Recovery center, located in Nashua, NH https://peaktricoaching.com/coaches/colin-cook/ https://peakrecoveryandhealthcenter.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/primal-athletics-radio/support

Andrea is a  RYA 200 HR Yoga Teacher,  Owner of Scarborough Yoga, Co-Founder of sheJAMs, LLC, USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach and Usui Reiki Master. Andrea began practicing Yoga while training for a half -ironman when her  Chiropractor told her she could do more for herself than he could do for her and sent her to yoga.  That was the beginning of a new path and journey.   After 20 + years as the Director of Recruiting Services at Pro Search, Andrea took the leap at the end of 2016 out of the corporate world and she and her business partners acquired the Maine YogaFest.  Andrea is committed to making a difference in her community and ultimately in the world.  A bold goal!   ?Andrea lives in South Portland with her husband, daughters, dogs and a cat who thinks he's a dog. https://www.maineyogafest.com   https://scarboroughmaineyoga.com    

Today I am talking with Laura Schmidt, who is the Chief Positive Person at notes to self. Laura started notes to self to put her belief in the power of positive thinking into action --  (and on people’s feet!). Laura’s hard work and a positive attitude have resulted in success in the corporate world, in direct sales, and as a dedicated mother of three in Prairie Village, Kansas. Some of the questions I asked her: How did you come up with the idea to create socks with affirmations on them? I know you don’t consider yourself to be someone who is only selling socks. Would you say that you are selling courage and confidence and positivity? Can we talk about Gary Vee for a minute? You also believe in supporting your community. I met you last year at a Girls on the Run Kansas City fundraiser. What other types of community organizations do you support? How does the Chief Positive Person stay positive? What do you do to lift your spirits when you’re feeling down? What are three traits that you believe champions possess?   Resources and Links From the Show: notes to self website. who the heck is Gary Vee? the Gary Vee Crushing It socks we talked about   About your Podcast Host: Coach Kim is a Movement and Mindset Strategist with a passion for running, triathlon and all things fitness. Kim is also a theater-mom, dog-mom and breast cancer survivor. She has a number of coaching certifications including: ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, USA Track and Field Level 1 Coach, USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach, Lydiard Level II Running Coach and Healthy Running Coach. She is certified to teach a variety of fitness formats, and is constantly studying movement, motivation and other wellness topics to unlock success secrets for her audience. Kim is also a Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist and a Functional Aging Specialist. You can hang out with Coach Kim online at: www.CrushingMyGoals.com Facebook  Instagram @PowerOfRun And join the free STRENGTH CHALLENGE group at Power of Run. Click here. Join the CRUSH YOUR GOALS (EVEN IF YOU ARE A CHRONIC RESTARTER) course. Details here.  Chat with Kim about training for a 5K, half marathon or marathon. Email coachkim @ THEPowerOfRun.com or check out her online programs. 

Viviane Wolfe is an online yoga coach who helps women build and maintain a yoga practice that supports them in life and business. Releasing stress, tension, low back pain, neck and shoulder tightness and more is the first step of becoming the most optimal version of you.    To get the FREE guide "7 Yoga Poses Every Female Business Owner Needs to Do Now" go to https://wp.me/P8jutM-yY   Learn more about Viviane at www.vivianewolfe.com   About your Podcast Host: Coach Kim explores topics that will help you power up your life so that you can design a life you love. If you are ready to think, feel, train and live like a champion, tune in for expert interviews and real talk that will give you the tools and courage you need to chase your dreams. Coach Kim Peek is a fitness and real-food enthusiast who is also a theater-mom, dog-mom and breast cancer survivor. Kim has a number of coaching certifications including: ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, USA Track and Field Level 1 Coach, USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach and Healthy Running. She is certified to teach a variety of fitness formats, and is constantly studying movement, motivation and other wellness topics to unlock success secrets for her audience. Kim is also a Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist and a Functional Aging Specialist. You can hang out with Coach Kim online at: www.CrushingMyGoals.com Facebook  Instagram @PowerOfRun And join the free STRENGTH CHALLENGE group at Power of Run. Click here. Business owners, leaders, supervisors: Learn how a fit workplace can help increase productivity, camaraderie and retention, as well as improve the health of your team. Free webinar and resources here: https://www.crushingmygoals.com/Fit-at-Work  

  Twenty years ago, Donna Savage set out on a journey to prove that strength training is the most important exercise for women. She joined a crusade to dispel the myth that lifting weights gives women big, bulky muscles when it actually does the opposite--toning, tightening and giving us curves in all the right places. Along with her husband, Donna is the founder of Empower Fitness, a fitness company that offers products that make fitness fun. As a busy, working mom in her 50s, Donna is able to do things now that she could never have done in her 20s. While her company's women’s exercise solutions have expanded well beyond strength training, her belief remains….. STRONG body, STRONG mind, STRONG spirit. You can visit the Empower Fitness website here: https://empowerfitness.com/ And, if you would like your own HOPfit, Donna is offering a discount code for $30 off the HOPfit: At checkout, enter: POWER30 http://store.empowerfitness.com/hopfit-deluxe-system.html   About your Podcast Host: Coach Kim explores topics that will help you power up your life so that you can design a life you love. If you are ready to think, feel, train and live like a champion, tune in for expert interviews and real talk that will give you the tools and courage you need to chase your dreams. Coach Kim Peek is a fitness and real-food enthusiast who is also a theater-mom, dog-mom and breast cancer survivor. Kim has a number of coaching certifications including: ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, USA Track and Field Level 1 Coach, USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach and Healthy Running. She is certified to teach a variety of fitness formats, and is constantly studying movement, motivation and other wellness topics to unlock success secrets for her audience. Kim is also a Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist and a Functional Aging Specialist. You can hang out with Coach Kim online at: www.CrushingMyGoals.com Facebook  Instagram @PowerOfRun And join the free STRENGTH CHALLENGE group at Power of Run. Click here. Business owners, leaders, supervisors: Learn how a fit workplace can help increase productivity, camaraderie and retention, as well as improve the health of your team. Free webinar and resources here: https://www.crushingmygoals.com/Fit-at-Work (You'll also get some of the Take Two, two minute workout break videos I've been talking about)

Tracy Cotton has always had a taste for adventure. That taste has led her to carve a niche in her insurance career as a farm to fork agent in Western North Carolina. After a lifetime of being sedentary and overweight, she began an health and fitness journey in 2015 where she shed many pounds while getting more active. She's run 5Ks, and started backpacking, including a couple of long weekends on the Appalachian Trail. Then, she decided that turning 50 in 2019 needed to be the biggest adventure of all. She took suggestions from friends and family to determine a list of 50 things to try for the first time. The collaborative list is a wide range of activities from learning to play chess to becoming a sprint triathlete, to pole-dancing to home brewing. You can follow her adventures as she blogs along the way at www.the50for50adventure.com   About your Podcast Host: Coach Kim explores topics that will help you power up your life so that you can design a life you love. If you are ready to think, feel, train and live like a champion, tune in for expert interviews and real talk that will give you the tools and courage you need to chase your dreams. Coach Kim Peek is a fitness and real-food enthusiast who is also a theater-mom, dog-mom and breast cancer survivor. Kim has a number of coaching certifications including: ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, USA Track and Field Level 1 Coach, USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach and Healthy Running. She is certified to teach a variety of fitness formats, and is constantly studying movement, motivation and other wellness topics to unlock success secrets for her audience. Kim is also a Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist and a Functional Aging Specialist. You can hang out with Coach Kim online at: www.CrushingMyGoals.com Facebook  Instagram @PowerOfRun And join the free STRENGTH CHALLENGE group at Power of Run. Click here.

There are so many things that we resist -  or that we accept as truth - just because things have always been done a certain way. This week I'm addressing 12 mindset shifts that will help you improve  your performance in life, at work and as an athlete.   1. You don't have to feel old and achy. 2. Short workouts count! 3. Wear heels and pointy shoes only for special occasions. 4. Journaling isn't just for teenagers and scrap bookers. 5. Being exhausted isn't a badge of honor. 6. The warm up isn't fluff. 7. Strength work is part of the plan, not an add on. 8. Failure isn't a bad thing. 9. Life isn't a contest (stop comparing). 10.  Be happy for your friends' success. 11. Love the process. 12. Retrain your brain to interpret nervousness as excitement.   Get the full scoop when you listen!   About your Podcast Host: Coach Kim explores topics that will help you power up your life so that you can design a life you love. If you are ready to think, feel, train and live like a champion, tune in for expert interviews and real talk that will give you the tools and courage you need to chase your dreams. Coach Kim Peek is a fitness and real-food enthusiast who is also a theater-mom, dog-mom and breast cancer survivor. Kim has a number of coaching certifications including: ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, USA Track and Field Level 1 Coach, USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach and Healthy Running. She is certified to teach a variety of fitness formats, and is constantly studying movement, motivation and other wellness topics to unlock success secrets for her audience. Kim is also a Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist and a Functional Aging Specialist. You can hang out with Coach Kim online at: www.CrushingMyGoals.com Facebook  Instagram @PowerOfRun And join the free STRENGTH CHALLENGE group at Power of Run. Click here.

You don't have to start with a fancy, high-tech wellness program. You can start small by making it fun, and getting people talking, laughing and moving together.  A wellness program that involves some form of movement--running, yoga, pilates, walking- will benefit your company in huge ways. In addition to helping individuals improve attention, motivation, focus and a sense of well-being, they contribute to productivity, a sense of belonging and help people work together better as a team.    If you're having trouble convincing your boss that working on company time is not a waste of time and money, listen to this episode for facts that you can use to sell your employer on a program.  If you are looking for help training your group for a 5K, or would like to book a speaker or someone to conduct a lunch and learn on a wellness topic, email Coach Kim at CoachKim@thePowerofrun.com. Resources from this episode: IFEB statistics source. Quantum Workplace Study. Stress in the workplace study. Gallup employee engagement study. Book- Brave Leadership by Kimberly Davis Book- Blissful Ignorance by Cassidy Phillips   About your Podcast Host: Coach Kim explores topics that will help you power up your life so that you can design a life you love. If you are ready to think, feel, train and live like a champion, tune in for expert interviews and real talk that will give you the tools and courage you need to chase your dreams. Coach Kim Peek is a fitness and real-food enthusiast who is also a theater-mom, dog-mom and breast cancer survivor. Kim has a number of coaching certifications including: ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, USA Track and Field Level 1 Coach, USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach and Healthy Running. She is certified to teach a variety of fitness formats, and is constantly studying movement, motivation and other wellness topics to unlock success secrets for her audience. Kim is also a Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist and a Functional Aging Specialist. You can hang out with Coach Kim online at: www.CrushingMyGoals.com Facebook  Instagram @PowerOfRun And join the free STRENGTH CHALLENGE group at Power of Run. Click here. Join Kim's group for business leaders who want to transform lives and culture in their organizations through the use of movement. https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitatwork/    

Today’s episode is all about how you can use wellness in the workplace to boost productivity. But, even if you are not a manager or leader at work, I want you to listen to this because 1) you might have a leader in your life who needs to hear this message. And 2) because we are all leaders, whether it’s leading our families or leading committees at our kids’ schools or participating as volunteers at church or other community organizations. Imagine this… You’re trying to lead a team. You have products to develop, projects to deliver, and budgets to hit. But, you have a huge problem. Energy is low and your team is not performing. Their communication is in the dumps, and they are competing against each other when they should be collaborating. They are making outrageous commitments that, despite working long hours, will ultimately disappoint the client. Morale is low, and there’s no passion for the work they are doing. Your head is pounding from beating it against your desk in frustration. How will you ever get your team back on track? If your team’s communication is coming up short… if they are missing deadlines, lacking energy and their work isn’t in sync like a Rockettes kick line, it’s time to try something unconventional. You’re not going to see overnight changes, but if you have the patience to stick with me, you will see a transformation in the culture where you work. How are you going to do it? You’re going to power up the energy, engagement and enthusiasm with the  ultimate team-building activity—training together for an endurance event.  Tune in to this episode where I 1) explain why this works 2) tell you why you should care about workplace fitness and 3) go over 5 questions to ask yourself to know if you should be doing more to build relationships and 4) share some tips for getting started.   Links and book titles shared in the podcast: Beth Sunshine's post, on theCenter for Sales Strategy blog. John Ratey's High Performance Institute article. Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek   My offer for leaders: I would love to connect to discuss what your needs are related to workplace wellness. I am available for in person or video chat lunch and learns, interactive workshops and group workouts. And, I can help your entire team train for a 5K, 10K or half marathon. Contact me at CoachKim@THEPowerofRun.com About the Podcast Host: Coach Kim explores topics that will help you power up your life so that you can design a life you love. If you are ready to think, feel, train and live like a champion, tune in for expert interviews and real talk that will give you the tools and courage you need to chase your dreams. Coach Kim Peek is a fitness and real-food enthusiast who is also a theater-mom, dog-mom and breast cancer survivor. Kim has a number of coaching certifications including: ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, USA Track and Field Level 1 Coach, USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach and Healthy Running. She is certified to teach a variety of fitness formats, and is constantly studying movement, motivation and other wellness topics to unlock success secrets for her audience. Kim is also a Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist and a Functional Aging Specialist. You can hang out with Coach Kim online at: www.CrushingMyGoals.com Facebook  Instagram @PowerOfRun And join the free STRENGTH CHALLENGE group at Power of Run. Click here.      

Do you need a running coach? Can’t you just download a free plan from the internet and get to work?  And if you hire one, what do you even talk about with them? I am a coach, and of course I believe that everyone can benefit from having a coach. Running coaches aren’t just the type of runner you might consider faster or elite. If you are new to running, a coach can be just as important to your success, especially when it comes to helping you continue lacing up and getting out the door.   In this podcast, I cover eight types of conversations you might want to have with your coach. Remember your coach is someone you’ve hired to be in your corner, to support you, to help you plan, to help you work through challenges and all the mental things that runners experience as we train. I truly care about each of the people I coach. I want them to run the races they have poured their hearts into. And I want them to get to race day happy, healthy and strong, knowing they have given it their all, and hopefully learned a few things about themselves that will carry over into other aspects of their lives. Listen in this week to hear the types of things I think you should be talking about with your coach. I’d love to hear your input, so be sure to comment on a social media post or email me at CoachKim@ThePowerofRun.com   You might also like: Ten Podcasts To Help You Create Habits That Stick: https://www.crushingmygoals.com/blog/dreamlife Why a Vision Board Can Help You Achieve Big Goals: https://powerup.libsyn.com/83-why-a-vision-board-can-help-you-achieve-big-goals Ready to hire a coach? Check out my programs, or send me an email to chat! https://www.crushingmygoals.com/store CoachKim@THEpowerofrun.com   About your Podcast Host: Coach Kim explores topics that will help you power up your life so that you can design a life you love. If you are ready to think, feel, train and live like a champion, tune in for expert interviews and real talk that will give you the tools and courage you need to chase your dreams. Coach Kim Peek is a fitness and real-food enthusiast who is also a theater-mom, dog-mom and breast cancer survivor. Kim has a number of coaching certifications including: ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, USA Track and Field Level 1 Coach, USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach and Healthy Running. She is certified to teach a variety of fitness formats, and is constantly studying movement, motivation and other wellness topics to unlock success secrets for her audience. Kim is also a Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist and a Functional Aging Specialist. You can hang out with Coach Kim online at: www.CrushingMyGoals.com Facebook  Instagram @PowerOfRun And join the free STRENGTH CHALLENGE group at Power of Run. Click here.

This week, I'm talking about the power that small behavior changes have over time. You don't need to make grand, sweeping changes that will have everyone talking. Just like the tortoise and the hare, slow and steady wins the race. No matter what you want to accomplish, small changes in a variety of areas can bring big results. For my runners and triathletes, I share six areas where you have an opportunity to make a number of small changes that can make you stronger and faster without running a single step. We'll look at: nutrition, sleep, hydration, strength, mobility and mindset.   It would help me immensely if you would rate and review the show over on iTunes.  And if you need a coach, checkout my programs at www.crushingmygoals.com/store  Or email me to let me know what you think about the show, or to chat about how I can help you with your training.  Links and Resources From This Show: Hydration study link. And Mayo hydration research. Strong by Kara Goucher Let Your Mind Run by Deena Kastor Atomic Habits by James Clear Knee to Wall Test on Kim's YouTube channel   About your Podcast Host: Coach Kim explores topics that will help you power up your life so that you can design a life you love. If you are ready to think, feel, train and live like a champion, tune in for expert interviews and real talk that will give you the tools and courage you need to chase your dreams. Coach Kim Peek is a fitness and real-food enthusiast who is also a theater-mom, dog-mom and breast cancer survivor. Kim has a number of coaching certifications including: ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, USA Track and Field Level 1 Coach, USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach and Healthy Running. She is certified to teach a variety of fitness formats, and is constantly studying movement, motivation and other wellness topics to unlock success secrets for her audience. Kim is also a Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist and a Functional Aging Specialist. You can hang out with Coach Kim online at: www.CrushingMyGoals.com Facebook  Instagram @PowerOfRun And join the free STRENGTH CHALLENGE group at Power of Run. Click here.    

Jim Rohn said, “Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.” We can do a lot of things when we feel enthusiastic and motivated, but eventually that motivation wanes, and it comes down to the strength of our habits. Willpower is limited, and by the end of an exhausting day, when we are tired from working and making decisions, our willpower isn't as strong. This means we need additional tools to help us be successful.  This week, I'm talking about four strategies you can use to develop new habits that will serve you as you chase your dreams this year: Our brains like to make things easy on us. To avoid making lots of decisions, we do somethings out of habit. That can work for us, or against us, depending on if that habit serves us. You can use habit stacking to pair an existing habit with a habit you want to develop. You do this by telling yourself, every time I do THIS, I will do THAT. ("Every morning when I brush my teeth, I will take my prescription medications." You can use the think-feel-do model to adjust your behavior. At any point along the way, you can choose to change either the think, the feel, or the do to change the entire equation. Change your thoughts to change your feeling, which changes your actions. You control your thoughts, which means you can choose how to think about it, and what you think controls your behaviors. Work backwards. Look at what you want to accomplish and spend time thinking about where you get tripped up. Then look for solutions to addressing that problem.   About your Podcast Host: Coach Kim explores topics that will help you power up your life so that you can design a life you love. If you are ready to think, feel, train and live like a champion, tune in for expert interviews and real talk that will give you the tools and courage you need to chase your dreams. Coach Kim Peek is a fitness and real-food enthusiast who is also a theater-mom, dog-mom and breast cancer survivor. Kim has a number of coaching certifications including: ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, USA Track and Field Level 1 Coach, USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach and Healthy Running. She is certified to teach a variety of fitness formats, and is constantly studying movement, motivation and other wellness topics to unlock success secrets for her audience. Kim is also a Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist and a Functional Aging Specialist. You can hang out with Coach Kim online at: www.CrushingMyGoals.com Facebook  Instagram @PowerOfRun And join the free STRENGTH CHALLENGE group at Power of Run. Click here.

You are the light of the world. You have the ability to spread your light to make a difference in someone’s life. And when a whole bunch of us come together, we can light up not just our homes, but our cities, our states, our countries and the world. On this week's podcast, I want to do something a little different. I want to fill your heart and mind with positivity that will carry over throughout your day. I want to inspire you to share your light with the world. And that starts with how you think, getting your mind in a positive space, so you look at the world and the people around you with the joy that the holiday season brings. This will be another podcast that you can use for your journaling. But what I’m really trying to do here is to give you something that you can use while you run or train. Once I stop talking, you'll hear upbeat, music (with a high beats per minute) with motivational quotes sprinkled throughout. I want you to run, write, train or just sit and chill and reflect on the quotes, phrases and mantras.  It's time to start training for your spring races! I incorporate mindset training into all my training plans for runners. It's a powerful way to maximize the physical training that you do. Check out my training plans for 5K, half marathon and marathons AND, take a look at the Champion's Club, which has weekly exercises and lessons that build on the mindset work that we do here on the podcast.  About your Podcast Host: Coach Kim explores topics that will help you power up your life so that you can design a life you love. If you are ready to think, feel, train and live like a champion, tune in for expert interviews and real talk that will give you the tools and courage you need to chase your dreams. Coach Kim Peek is a fitness and real-food enthusiast who is also a theater-mom, dog-mom and breast cancer survivor. Kim has a number of coaching certifications including: ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, USA Track and Field Level 1 Coach, USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach and Healthy Running. She is certified to teach a variety of fitness formats, and is constantly studying movement, motivation and other wellness topics to unlock success secrets for her audience. Kim is also a Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist and a Functional Aging Specialist. You can hang out with Coach Kim online at: www.CrushingMyGoals.com Facebook  Instagram @PowerOfRun And join the free STRENGTH CHALLENGE group at Power of Run. Connect with other fitness enthusiasts, and get support to stay motivated on your fitness journey. Click here.

I've mentioned before that I'm not big on New Year's Resolutions. They are shiny, bright objects that fill us with enthusiasm at the beginning of the year and quickly lose their sparkle once the newness wears off. That's why I like to encourage people to choose a word of the year, rather than making a bunch of resolutions. In this episode, I talk about choosing a word, how that word will guide your decisions throughout the coming year, how optimism helps us achieve our goals, and how we can "train" optimism. At the end of the episode, I share three fun ideas for personal or family projects that you can use to develop optimism.  About your Podcast Host: Coach Kim explores topics that will help you power up your life so that you can design a life you love. If you are ready to think, feel, train and live like a champion, tune in for expert interviews and real talk that will give you the tools and courage you need to chase your dreams. Coach Kim Peek is a fitness and real-food enthusiast who is also a theater-mom, dog-mom and breast cancer survivor. Kim has a number of coaching certifications including: ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, USA Track and Field Level 1 Coach, USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach and Healthy Running. She is certified to teach a variety of fitness formats, and is constantly studying movement, motivation and other wellness topics to unlock success secrets for her audience. Kim is also a Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist and a Functional Aging Specialist. You can hang out with Coach Kim online at: www.CrushingMyGoals.com www.CrushingMyGoals.com 

If you tuned in last week, you know that I'm excited about using journaling as a way to power up your performance, not just when it comes to health and fitness, but in all areas of your life. I did some killer interviews over the summer with top minds in the health and fitness industry. For this podcast, I looked back through the podcast episodes and used some clips from the interviews as journal prompts.  Tune into the podcast to get the full context. Then, spend some time reflecting and writing about any of the topics that resonate with you. From Sara J Loureiro, Mindset Coach & Business Strategist for women who are on a mission to make a serious impact in the world: We talked about living life "As if..." How would your behavior change in certain situations if you behaved as if what you want has already happened? How might this apply to your life? Is there something big you’d like to accomplish that living As If would help with? From Dr. Heather Denniston, chiropractor with a certification in wellness chiropractic (and a very long list of honors and accolades!): We talked about living a sepia-toned existence, and the influence the small choices we make daily have in our life. This includes several areas of wellness, including: sleep, hydration, nutrition, managing stress, exercise, connection with others, relationships with friends and family, finances and fun. In your journal, jot down one area where you feel like you can improve. Don't try to make a big, sweeping change. Just note one tiny thing you can do this week to make a positive change in your life From Bonnie Parrish-Kell, Chief Diva at Slow Poke Divas: Bonnie began her athletic journey at age 50 and leads a life that shows us all that we are never too old or too out of shape to lead an active lifestyle. We talked about the importance of being patient and not comparing your journey to other people’s journey. Do you ever make poor decisions because you are trying to rush your progress? Or because you lack the patience to see where your path takes you? Do you ever feel "less than" because you are comparing yourself to others? Listen to what Bonnie says in the podcast, and then write about it in your journal. From Dr. Michelle Segar, author of No Sweat! How the Simple Science of Motivation Can Bring You a Lifetime of Fitness: Dr. Segar has devoted her 25-year career to creating sustainable behavior change for health and well-being, and she is a recognized pioneer in the field. Michelle reminds us to stop being discouraged, and to stop being down on ourselves. You don't need to run a marathon, or put in hours on the bike for it to be considered exercise. Take the time to find ways of moving that are rewarding to you, and find ways to work small bursts of exercise into your day. What are some ways you can work some quick bursts of exercise into your day? If you are trying to find more time to foam roll, or to do strength exercises, or to work in a bit of yoga, how can you fit it in? From Lyn Lindbergh, the Bad Couch Guru, and author of the new book, Couch to Active: We've all been taught that we need more grit... that if we have more willpower, we will be better at sticking to a workout or nutrition plan. Lyn says that grit is bogus (and I agree!) Grit will only take you so far. You need to set up your environment for success, and that includes choosing workouts and workout partners and workout locations that you love! What are you doing in your life that you are gritting your teeth about and muscling your way through? What are some activities that you enjoy that you can look forward to? If you train alone, is it possible to have a day in your plan that's more flexible so that you can spend time with friends who don't have the same physical abilities or exercise interests? How can you apply this to your life? Check in with the group and us know how your journaling is going, and whether this gave you any big insights!   About your Podcast Host: Coach Kim explores topics that will help you power up your life so that you can design a life you love. If you are ready to think, feel, train and live like a champion, tune in for expert interviews and real talk that will give you the tools and courage you need to chase your dreams. Coach Kim Peek is a fitness and real-food enthusiast who is also a theater-mom, dog-mom and breast cancer survivor. Kim has a number of coaching certifications including: ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, USA Track and Field Level 1 Coach, USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach and Healthy Running. She is certified to teach a variety of fitness formats, and is constantly studying movement, motivation and other wellness topics to unlock success secrets for her audience. Kim is also a Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist and a Functional Aging Specialist. You can hang out with Coach Kim online at: www.CrushingMyGoals.com/store 

Do you keep a fitness or running journal? I wasn't a big believer, but I've been using the concept with my running and fitness clients, and I'm sold! Tune in today to find out why keeping a fitness journal is beneficial to your health, and how it will help you achieve your goals.  You can join the 6 day journal challenge I mentioned here: https://www.crushingmygoals.com/p/journal And you can watch a quick video about journals here: https://www.crushingmygoals.com/blog/Podcast-Journal If you're planning on running a 5K, half marathon or full marathon this year, and you're looking for a coach, I would love to work with you! More details here: https://www.crushingmygoals.com/store/sH4UXo2H   About your Podcast Host: Coach Kim explores topics that will help you power up your life so that you can design a life you love. If you are ready to think, feel, train and live like a champion, tune in for expert interviews and real talk that will give you the tools and courage you need to chase your dreams. Coach Kim Peek is a fitness and real-food enthusiast who is also a theater-mom, dog-mom and breast cancer survivor. Kim has a number of coaching certifications including: ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, USA Track and Field Level 1 Coach, USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach and Healthy Running. She is certified to teach a variety of fitness formats, and is constantly studying movement, motivation and other wellness topics to unlock success secrets for her audience. Kim is also a Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist and a Functional Aging Specialist. You can hang out with Coach Kim online at: www.CrushingMyGoals.com Facebook  Instagram @PowerOfRun  

If fitness is important to you, you owe it to yourself to make it a priority in your life. We talk each week on the podcast about the benefits of exercise, so you know by now that you are a better parent, partner and employee if you take the time to exercise because it gives you more energy and boosts your brain power, not just clearing away brain fog, but also making it easier to learn new things.  With that in mind, this week, we are going through some strategies that you can use so that exercise isn’t always the first thing to get bumped when your life gets busy. Be sure to join the Booties and Burpees Holiday Challenge, taking place now through New Year's Day. You can sign up here:  https://www.crushingmygoals.com/p/BBB2018   About your Podcast Host: Coach Kim explores topics that will help you power up your life so that you can design a life you love. If you are ready to think, feel, train and live like a champion, tune in for expert interviews and real talk that will give you the tools and courage you need to chase your dreams. Coach Kim Peek is a fitness and real-food enthusiast who is also a theater-mom, dog-mom and breast cancer survivor. Kim has a number of coaching certifications including: ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, USA Track and Field Level 1 Coach, USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach and Healthy Running. She is certified to teach a variety of fitness formats, and is constantly studying movement, motivation and other wellness topics to unlock success secrets for her audience. Kim is also a Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist and a Functional Aging Specialist. You can hang out with Coach Kim online at: www.CrushingMyGoals.com Facebook  Instagram @PowerOfRun    

On Thanksgiving Day, I am launching my Booties and Burpees Holiday Challenge. Today, I am talking about the challenge, and I’m giving you some tips to help you finish 2018 happy and healthy, whether you’re working out with me, or doing your own thing, or even working with another coach. If you haven’t signed up yet, head over to: http://www.crushingmygoals.com/p/BBB2018 It’s free. And, you’ll get exercises and tips to help you stay on track or start a new fitness routine before the calendar flips to 2019. Listen again next week for the next steps on putting your fitness routine together and staying on track through the holidays! About your Podcast Host: Coach Kim explores topics that will help you power up your life so that you can design a life you love. If you are ready to think, feel, train and live like a champion, tune in for expert interviews and real talk that will give you the tools and courage you need to chase your dreams. Coach Kim Peek is a fitness and real-food enthusiast who is also a theater-mom, dog-mom and breast cancer survivor. Kim has a number of coaching certifications including: ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, USA Track and Field Level 1 Coach, USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach and Healthy Running. She is certified to teach a variety of fitness formats, and is constantly studying movement, motivation and other wellness topics to unlock success secrets for her audience. Kim is also a Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist and a Functional Aging Specialist. You can hang out with Coach Kim online at: www.CrushingMyGoals.com Facebook  Instagram @PowerOfRun  

We can learn so much from human's best friend! I think the life lessons we learn from our dogs are especially important as we head into the holiday season. Your dog loves you unconditionally and doesn't care if your house is clean or if you've showered today. They love you even if you don't shower them with presents. All they crave is your presence. Tune in for more life lessons from dogs!     About your Podcast Host: Coach Kim explores topics that will help you power up your life so that you can design a life you love. If you are ready to think, feel, train and live like a champion, tune in for expert interviews and real talk that will give you the tools and courage you need to chase your dreams. Coach Kim Peek is a fitness and real-food enthusiast who is also a theater-mom, dog-mom and breast cancer survivor. Kim has a number of coaching certifications including: ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, USA Track and Field Level 1 Coach, USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach and Healthy Running. She is certified to teach a variety of fitness formats, and is constantly studying movement, motivation and other wellness topics to unlock success secrets for her audience. Kim is also a Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist and a Functional Aging Specialist. Sign up for the 2018 Booties, Burpees and Brains Challenge: https://www.crushingmygoals.com/p/BBB2018 You can hang out with Coach Kim online at: www.CrushingMyGoals.com Facebook  Instagram @PowerOfRun    

Available On: iTunes  | Google Play  | Stitcher  | Spotify For Thad Beaty, musician-turned-triathlete, “Music That Moves” is the literal summation of his incredible journey thus far. A guitarist who has spent 9 years with country juggernaut Sugarland, he has shared stages with Lady Gaga, Bon Jovi, Kenny Chesney, Rhianna, and Beyoncé as well as contributing as a writer on albums selling upwards of 10 million copies. After his mother’s diagnosis with colon cancer and his own realization that the rock and roll lifestyle had resulted in his own poor health, he set out on a new journey to reclaim his health, the health of his family, and now, a quickly growing community of triathletes all over the world. Music That Moves was born out of Thad’s journey back to health in all areas of his life. Through the medium of a plant-based diet combined with a goal to compete in an IRONMAN, Thad found himself over 70 pounds lighter and surrounded by fellow athletes and musicians who wanted his help with their own journeys. Never one to do anything halfway, he dove in head first and pursued multiple coaching certifications (USA Triathlon Level 2, USAC Level 2, Training Peaks Level 2, USMS Level 2, Newton Running, Dynamic Movement Assessment,TRX, Spartan SGX, Triathlon Research, and Scheduled to sit for his Nutritionist certification and NSCA CSCS) to better coach the athletes he is leading. After discovering his passion to affect people’s lives for positive change, Thad was asked to be a celebrity mentor on ABC’s Extreme Makeover Weight-loss Edition, helping to coach and train a participant to complete the New Zealand Half-Ironman. From Andy: Thad is one of the most down-to-earth real rock stars that I've ever spoken with. His willingness to get real and raw and share some of the realities of his life made the conversation light, fun, entertaining, and enlightening. He's got a serious passion for helping others change their lives in a similar way to the way he's changed his.  You're going to LOVE this one! Enjoy! FORWARD TO A FRIEND - If you enjoy the podcast, please help us spread the word by sharing it. LEAVE A REVIEW - Your written reviews in iTunes go a long way in helping us get the word out. Here's a link to make it easy - bit.ly/breakingordinary. Thanks in advance for your help and support! Episode Links Thad's band's website - Sugarland Ironman USA Triathlon Johnny Agar—Team Agar Connect with Thad Facebook — musicthatmoves1 Twitter — @musicthatmoves1 Instagram — @musicthatmoves1 Questions? Feedback? Email - podcast@wholelifechallenge.com Instagram - @andypetranek Facebook - @andypetranek Twitter - @andypetranek REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - bit.ly/breakingordinary If you liked this episode, try these: 120: Philip Folsom — The Way Out Is Through, and Your Tribe Will Take You There 150: Tracy Sundlun — Co-Founder of the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series  Sponsored by: The Good Kitchen One of the best things I’ve ever done is to get prepared, Whole Life Challenge-compliant meals delivered to me during the week. It makes my life so much simpler, eliminates any questions I might have about healthy food for those meals, and reduces the number of decisions I need to make each day. I highly suggest trying it out. It was a game-changer for me. The Good Kitchen will deliver pre-made, chef prepared, WLC-compliant meals (breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner) right to your front door via FedEx. A special offer for podcast listeners: get 15% off your first order. Just use this link: thegoodkitchen.com/wlc

Leaves are falling off trees and the streets are covered in red, orange and gold. Have you taken the time to watch the seasons change? I always think of fall as one of those times to slow down long enough to pause and reflect.  In this episode, I talk about being mindful and present and showing up for those around you. I also touch a bit on seasonal depression, dopamine and what you can do to help elevate your mood if you're feeling like you're in a winter funk.  And, I elaborate a bit more on the concept of The Power of One Minute. How can you use just one minute to get moving, get things done and make the small changes that make a big difference in your life? About your Podcast Host: Coach Kim explores topics that will help you power up your life so that you can design a life you love. If you are ready to think, feel, train and live like a champion, tune in for expert interviews and real talk that will give you the tools and courage you need to chase your dreams. Coach Kim Peek is a fitness and real-food enthusiast who is also a theater-mom, dog-mom and breast cancer survivor. Kim has a number of coaching certifications including: ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, USA Track and Field Level 1 Coach, USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach and Healthy Running. She is certified to teach a variety of fitness formats, and is constantly studying movement, motivation and other wellness topics to unlock success secrets for her audience. Kim is also a Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist and a Functional Aging Specialist. You can hang out with Coach Kim online at: www.CrushingMyGoals.com Facebook  Instagram @PowerOfRun And join the free STRENGTH CHALLENGE group at Power of Run. Click here.  

“You know, sometimes all you need is twenty seconds of insane courage. Just literally twenty seconds of just embarrassing bravery. And I promise you, something great will come of it.” - We Bought a Zoo   Think about all the greatness we could achieve, if we pushed all our fears aside for just 20 seconds and just did or said whatever it was that was on our mind. Why are we afraid to start new things? Why are we afraid to show people who we really are? Where does this fear come from?  In this episode, we talk about finding the courage to get out of our comfort zone without worrying about what others think. You ARE enough just the way you are. You are enough because there is only one of you, unique, with ideas and experiences and insight that no one else has. You are enough because you are following your own dreams and don't need the approval of parents, neighbors, classmates or that guy in the cubicle next to you.  Learn to face your fears and show the world - YOU - in this episode. About your Podcast Host: Coach Kim explores topics that will help you power up your life so that you can design a life you love. If you are ready to think, feel, train and live like a champion, tune in for expert interviews and real talk that will give you the tools and courage you need to chase your dreams. Coach Kim Peek is a fitness and real-food enthusiast who is also a theater-mom, dog-mom and breast cancer survivor. Kim has a number of coaching certifications including: ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, USA Track and Field Level 1 Coach, USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach and Healthy Running. She is certified to teach a variety of fitness formats, and is constantly studying movement, motivation and other wellness topics to unlock success secrets for her audience. Kim is also a Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist and a Functional Aging Specialist. You can hang out with Coach Kim online at: www.CrushingMyGoals.com Facebook  Instagram @PowerOfRun And join the free STRENGTH CHALLENGE group at Power of Run. Click here.    

In my quest to help myself and all of you maximize the time we spend training, I'm constantly searching for ways that will help all of us create behavior change that sticks. My research always seems to come back to the words we use to frame our world and the way we experience it. The words we tell ourselves are so powerful that they become part of our identity. We call ourselves "fat" or "lazy" or a "failure" or "unreliable" or "slow" so often that we believe it. And, then when we start a self improvement plan... a new eating style, a workout program, preparation for a race that is months away... that voice in our head starts to sabotage our efforts. In this episode, we talk about setting intentions, the words we use to frame our reality, why willpower doesn't work, how to set ourselves up for success, and some ideas for how to "fake it til you make it."  At the end, I give you an assignment that will help you take control of your dreams by transforming the way you think about yourself and your goal.  If you live in the Kansas City Area, be sure to check out TRX for Boobies on October 28th at Core Strong Fitness. To register for TRX for Boobies, go to: http://www.corestrongkc.com/trxforboobies/ To nominate a breast cancer survivor or patient for a free training session or package, go to: https://www.crushingmygoals.com/p/TRXForBoobies   About your Podcast Host: Coach Kim explores topics that will help you power up your life so that you can design a life you love. If you are ready to think, feel, train and live like a champion, tune in for expert interviews and real talk that will give you the tools and courage you need to chase your dreams. Coach Kim Peek is a fitness and real-food enthusiast who is also a theater-mom, dog-mom and breast cancer survivor. Kim has a number of coaching certifications including: ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, USA Track and Field Level 1 Coach, USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach and Healthy Running. She is certified to teach a variety of fitness formats, and is constantly studying movement, motivation and other wellness topics to unlock success secrets for her audience. Kim is also a Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist and a Functional Aging Specialist. You can hang out with Coach Kim online at: www.CrushingMyGoals.com Facebook  Instagram @PowerOfRun And join the free STRENGTH CHALLENGE group at Power of Run. Click here.  

I found this note on my phone the other day, and decided it was worthy of a podcast. It's a note I wrote myself back in 2015 when I was in the middle of treatment for breast cancer. The note read: “Everyone mentions that I have this amazing, strong attitude. And, maybe I do. But more than being strong, it’s that I decided that cancer is not going to steal a single day of my life.  I caught myself telling a friend that by the time this is over, cancer will have taken a year of my life. And I realized that cancer is still something I’m trying to get ‘through,’ I’m still focusing on what has been and what I want to be, rather than today.” How many people are walking around, complaining about something that has happened to them, or something that isn’t fair? How many people are living in the past, rather than living in the present? Life isn’t something to get over with and through. Each day brings new opportunities and challenges and reasons to celebrate. And even in the challenges, we can choose to see the difficult parts of life as experiences that help us grow and become stronger and to become the person we know we are meant to be. In this episode, I share some of my thoughts on how to thrive, even when it feels like your world is crashing down around you. *** If you live in the Kansas City Area, be sure to check out TRX for Boobies on October 28th at Core Strong Fitness. To register for TRX for Boobies, go to: http://www.corestrongkc.com/trxforboobies/ To nominate a breast cancer survivor or patient for a free training session or package, go to: https://www.crushingmygoals.com/p/TRXForBoobies *** About your Podcast Host: Coach Kim explores topics that will help you power up your life so that you can design a life you love. If you are ready to think, feel, train and live like a champion, tune in for expert interviews and real talk that will give you the tools and courage you need to chase your dreams. Coach Kim Peek is a fitness and real-food enthusiast who is also a theater-mom, dog-mom and breast cancer survivor. Kim has a number of coaching certifications including: ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, USA Track and Field Level 1 Coach, USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach and Healthy Running. She is certified to teach a variety of fitness formats, and is constantly studying movement, motivation and other wellness topics to unlock success secrets for her audience. Kim is also a Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist and a Functional Aging Specialist. You can hang out with Coach Kim online at: www.CrushingMyGoals.com Facebook  Instagram @PowerOfRun And join the free STRENGTH CHALLENGE group at Power of Run. Click here.  

I have to admit: I can get a bit overwhelmed with the flood of pink on social media, and all over town, as the calendar flips to October. I’m still a rookie. It’s only my third year looking at breast cancer awareness month through the lens of someone who has had breast cancer. While I wouldn't consider myself cynical in nature, I am very aware that too many businesses take advantage of our emotions and try to capitalize on this disease.  Everyone has been touched by cancer or breast cancer. Whether it's ourselves, a relative, or a friend, we all know someone who has battled cancer, making this a highly personal, and emotional, disease. Everywhere you look, there are pink products to buy. Some claim to donate money to the cause, while others are for the pure profit of the manufacturer or business. In this episode I talk about the Month of Pink - Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we look at some of the things to consider before you give away your hard-earned money.  There’s a whole month devoted to AWARENESS… and I think most of us know what breast cancer is already. There's little need for awareness... so in this month of pink, I want to shift the focus a bit, and spend some time talking about some other topics related to breast cancer. In this episode, of course, I also talk about exercise, and how it can help cancer patients as they recover and beyond. If you live in the Kansas City Area, be sure to check out TRX for Boobies on October 28th at Core Strong Fitness. To register for TRX for Boobies, go to: http://www.corestrongkc.com/trxforboobies/ To nominate a breast cancer survivor or patient for a free training session or package, go to: https://www.crushingmygoals.com/p/TRXForBoobies   About your Podcast Host: Coach Kim explores topics that will help you power up your life so that you can design a life you love. If you are ready to think, feel, train and live like a champion, tune in for expert interviews and real talk that will give you the tools and courage you need to chase your dreams. Coach Kim Peek is a fitness and real-food enthusiast who is also a theater-mom, dog-mom and breast cancer survivor. Kim has a number of coaching certifications including: ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, USA Track and Field Level 1 Coach, USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach and Healthy Running. She is certified to teach a variety of fitness formats, and is constantly studying movement, motivation and other wellness topics to unlock success secrets for her audience. You can hang out with Coach Kim online at: www.CrushingMyGoals.com Facebook  Instagram @PowerOfRun And join the free STRENGTH CHALLENGE group at Power of Run. Click here.  

Your boss wants you to exercise on company time. And... well, if he or she hasn't said that, they need to listen to this episode! The benefits of exercising during the work day are clear: reduced brain fog, increased productivity and creativity, improved mood and better team work, just to name a few.  In this episode, Kim talks about the benefits of exercising and how your company benefits. She shares a few studies showing the benefits of exercise on the brain. She gives you several examples of ways you can exercise at work, and she provides a few pointers for getting coworkers on board. About your Podcast Host: Coach Kim explores topics that will help you power up your life so that you can design a life you love. If you are ready to think, feel, train and live like a champion, tune in for expert interviews and real talk that will give you the tools and courage you need to chase your dreams. Coach Kim Peek is a fitness and real-food enthusiast who is also a theater-mom, dog-mom and breast cancer survivor. Kim has a number of coaching certifications including: ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, USA Track and Field Level 1 Coach, USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach and Healthy Running. She is certified to teach a variety of fitness formats, and is constantly studying movement, motivation and other wellness topics to unlock success secrets for her audience. You can hang out with Coach Kim online at: www.CrushingMyGoals.com Facebook 

This week, I talked with Jen Carlson Maloney and Shari Ashley, two runners who represent the energy, commitment and drive found at the back of the pack. Jen and Shari are both involved in their local running communities...mentoring, volunteering, cheering and raising funds for worthy causes...showing us that you don't need to consistently place in your age group, or qualify for elite races to make a difference. We don't often hear about the trials and triumphs of those who are not the elite or fastest, but we could all learn a lot about life and running by listening to the stories of those who run because it brings them joy. Even if you're not a runner, I hope you will see that anything is possible, and I hope you'll listen to their stories and think about how you can find the same passion and joy in your own activities. And, if you are a runner, or if you are thinking about getting started, I would love to be your coach! I offer one-on-one and online group training programs. You can email me at powerofrun@gmail.com for information on one-on-one online coaching or head over to my website at www.crushingmygoals.com/store to learn more about my group coaching packages.  We talk a lot around here about how running has the power to transform lives. It can turn a bad day into a magical day. It gives us a solid community of friends. Through running, we find a place to leave our frustrations, and gain a sense of purpose. I hope that each of these podcasts leaves you with at least one idea for how you can POWER UP YOUR PERFORMANCE, at home, at work, in your fitness activities and with your families. Make the most of this life you have! (Be sure to subscribe, rate and review if you love this episode!) If you'd like to join one of my online Facebook communities for free, and maybe even chat with Jen or Shari, visit this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/StrengthChallengebyPOR *** About your Podcast Host: Coach Kim explores topics that will help you power up your life so that you can design a life you love. If you are ready to think, feel, train and live like a champion, tune in for expert interviews and real talk that will give you the tools and courage you need to chase your dreams. Coach Kim Peek is a fitness and real-food enthusiast who is also a theater-mom, dog-mom and breast cancer survivor. Kim has a number of coaching certifications including: ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, USA Track and Field Level 1 Coach, USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach and Healthy Running. She is certified to teach a variety of fitness formats, and is constantly studying movement, motivation and other wellness topics to unlock success secrets for her audience. You can hang out with Coach Kim online at: www.CrushingMyGoals.com Facebook  Instagram @PowerOfRun And join the free STRENGTH CHALLENGE group at Power of Run. Click here.  

Adults in the US know they should exercise more consistently. However, most fail to develop and maintain the habits that will keep them healthy for the long run. Clearly, there’s a missing link between having the will to exercise and actually doing it.  Why is it still so hard?  It’s hard because getting off the couch is THE hardest exercise of all. I’m talking today with Lyn Lindbergh, who you also heard on Episode 3 of the podcast. Her new book, COUCH TO ACTIVE is releasing TODAY, so I caught up with Lyn for another interview. I love talking to Lyn because she really gets it. She knows that changing behavior is not easy, and that it takes more than willpower. She says, “One day I was out for a long walk and had forgotten my headphones, so I was left with only the thoughts in my head,” she says.  “Everything I had learned over the previous ten years started coming together.  COUCH to ACTIVE, that’s the missing link!  It’s a LIFESTYLE change that needs to happen, not another workout program.  We need to get our relationships in order.  We need to have a strategy for breaking through barriers, and we need to know how to make peace with the barriers that are here to stay.  We need to actually enjoy the exercise we do.”               From that epiphany came Lindbergh’s program, COUCH to ACTIVE. Instead of a prescriptive diet and exercise plan, COUCH to ACTIVE focuses on confronting barriers to an active lifestyle with compassion and perseverance. “We need to quit beating ourselves up and start having compassion for where we are today,” she says.    You can learn more about Lyn and COUCH to ACTIVE at the following links:   Website:  https://www.couchtoactive.com Blog:       https://www.couchtoactive.com/blog Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/couchtoactive/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/couchtoactive/ Pinterest:      https://www.pinterest.com/couchtoactive/pins/ Shop:   https://www.couchtoactive.com/shop    Let’s Get Moving! This episode is sponsored by my Run Your First or Fastest Half Marathon program. You deserve a coach! In this course, I give you a plan, plus a weekly lesson to help you learn how to get to the start line happy, healthy and strong! I also show you drills and warm ups and strength exercises that will help prevent injuries. And, you have the support of our Facebook community where you can swap stories and talk training with others going through the program. The program runs 16 weeks, so you have plenty of time to choose a destination race and run it yet before the end of the year! Check it out at www.crushingmygoals.com/store    About your Podcast Host: Coach Kim explores topics that will help you power up your life so that you can design a life you love. If you are ready to think, feel, train and live like a champion, tune in for expert interviews and real talk that will give you the tools and courage you need to chase your dreams. Coach Kim Peek is a fitness and real-food enthusiast who is also a theater-mom, dog-mom and breast cancer survivor. Kim has a number of coaching certifications including: ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, USA Track and Field Level 1 Coach, USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach and Healthy Running. She is certified to teach a variety of fitness formats, and is constantly studying movement, motivation and other wellness topics to unlock success secrets for her audience. You can hang out with Coach Kim online at: www.CrushingMyGoals.com Facebook  Instagram @PowerOfRun And join the free STRENGTH CHALLENGE group at Power of Run. Click here.  

Ladies, it's time we put a stop to the mean girl culture in schools, in life and at work. There is enough love, joy, success and friendship for all of us. We don't need to backstab and pit our friends against each other. This has been on my mind, so I wanted to do a podcast about back to school, queen bees, and what we can do as parents and coaches and leaders to help girls stand up to the mean girls. Where do the mean girls get their power? Why don't the other girls in that crowd stand up to the Queen Bee? And, how can we get our girls to do the right thing? I don't have all the answers. I opened up my computer and started recording as I got a bit wound up on this topic. I would love it if you would take a listen and share your own thoughts related to the problem and potential solutions. As I drove to school today, I watched a driver stop so that a girl could cross the street. Traffic was backed up in all directions, everyone focused on getting into the parking lot and onto their next task. That driver stopped. And it broke me out of my rush hour trance. I realized I should stop too so that poor girl could cross the street. All it took was one person to get my attention, to make me focus on doing what was right. Wouldn't it be great if we taught our girls how to pay attention and be that one person who spoke up and did what was right in social situations? I have to believe that if more people had the courage to speak up, the queen bees would lose their power. The mean girls behave the way they do because they are confident that no one will rock the boat. In this podcast, I also read a brief excerpt from Kara Goucher's new book, Strong: A Runner's Guide to Boosting Confidence and Becoming the Best Version of You. I highly recommend the book for athletes, girl moms, teens, and women of all ages. You don't have to be a runner to benefit from this book. Kara teaches some solid strategies for building confidence and visualizing success, and breaking through mental barriers.  I also read a story from Craft a Life You Love: Infusing Creativity, Fun and Intention into Your Everyday by Amy Tangerine. This book is geared to people with creative hobbies and careers, but the mindset lessons apply to everyone.  If you're catching this blog post early in the day, I don't quite have that download I promised ready. Check back soon! I'm putting together a printable mini workbook that has some ideas from the podcast, and some writing prompts that you can enter in your confidence journal! You can listen to this episode on iTunes, Sound Cloud, Google Play, Spotify... or in the player right here on this page. Let me know your thoughts! Let's work together to address the Queen Bee Culture! Coach Kim   Live Pain-Free and Move Better! This episode is sponsored by my new program: Foam Rolling Frenzy. You know you’re supposed to foam roll, but do you do it? What if you could do a full workout—warm up, to strength and cardio, to cool down and have it all incorporate the foam roller? One quick workout that works your core and keeps you there through a cool down that gets you rolling! Foam rolling has done wonders for the joint pain I experience, and I want to help you feel your best too. Head on over to www.crushingmygoals.com and click on Store to find the new course. We begin soon!    About your Podcast Host: Coach Kim explores topics that will help you power up your life so that you can design a life you love. If you are ready to think, feel, train and live like a champion, tune in for expert interviews and real talk that will give you the tools and courage you need to chase your dreams. Coach Kim Peek is a fitness and real-food enthusiast who is also a theater-mom, dog-mom and breast cancer survivor. Kim has a number of coaching certifications including: ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, USA Track and Field Level 1 Coach, USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach and Healthy Running. She is certified to teach a variety of fitness formats, and is constantly studying movement, motivation and other wellness topics to unlock success secrets for her audience. You can hang out with Coach Kim online at: www.CrushingMyGoals.com Facebook  Instagram @PowerOfRun And join the free STRENGTH CHALLENGE group at Power of Run. Click here.  

Missy Boser is the blogger behind Getting Fit to Find Myself. In February 2012, she committed to a lifestyle change that included changing how and what she ate, as well as adding fitness to her life. She says she didn’t feel like the true transformation came until she added running to her routine. Since we both love running we took the opportunity to geek out a bit about running. If you’ve never understood why people run, maybe this will help you see what we see. We also talked about the accident that resulted in a traumatic brain injury, and how that has influenced her thinking about fitness. Missy blogs about her anxiety, so we took a few minutes to talk about mental health. And, we talked about how crippling perfectionism can be, and why it’s important to focus on just one thing at a time (no total life overhauls!) I loved my conversation with Missy because she's upbeat and positive, but also because she's a woman just like you and me who is always searching for ways to get the most out of herself. I know you'll be inspired by her never-give-up attitude. Connect with Missy:   Website: https://gettingfittofindmyself.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gettingfittofindmyself/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gettingfittofindmyself/   Let’s RUN and Have AMAZING Stories to Tell at Christmas! Are you planning to run a 5K, half marathon or marathon in the next year? You deserve a coach! I have online group programs for 5K and half marathoners. And, I do one-on-one coaching for marathoners. I would love to help you reach your goal happy, healthy and strong! Head over to www.crushingmygoals.com and click on STORE to check out my programs, or email me at Powerofrun@gmail.com to talk about a custom plan!    About your Podcast Host: Coach Kim explores topics that will help you power up your life so that you can design a life you love. If you are ready to think, feel, train and live like a champion, tune in for expert interviews and real talk that will give you the tools and courage you need to chase your dreams. Coach Kim Peek is a fitness and real-food enthusiast who is also a theater-mom, dog-mom and breast cancer survivor. Kim has a number of coaching certifications including: ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, USA Track and Field Level 1 Coach, USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach and Healthy Running. She is certified to teach a variety of fitness formats, and is constantly studying movement, motivation and other wellness topics to unlock success secrets for her audience. You can hang out with Coach Kim online at: www.CrushingMyGoals.com Facebook  Instagram @PowerOfRun And join the free STRENGTH CHALLENGE group at Power of Run. Click here.  

Petra Kolber is an internationally renowned fitness expert and wellness leader who is known throughout the industry as a crusader for change and a beacon of authentic happiness. In her 25 years in the fitness world she has starred in and choreographed sixty award winning videos and fitness programs, and has spoken live to thousands of motivated followers.  As a national workshop leader and keynote speaker she inspires people around the globe to stand up for their lives and live profoundly from their hearts.   You will LOVE Petra! We talked about how to know if perfectionism is a problem in your life, how social media has made this more challenging, when perfectionism is a good thing, how to overcome toxic perfectionism, her cancer wake up call and how to reframe failure. Grab a notebook and prepare to take notes. Petra is FULL of insight and tips... and you'll feel her joy radiate through your speakers! Connect with Petra by Following These Links   Facebook: www.facebook.com/petra.kolber   Instagram: www.instagram.com/petrakolber   Twitter: www.twitter.com/Petrakolber   Website: www.petrakolber.com   Book Website: www.perfectiondetox.com   Live Pain-Free and Move Better! This episode is sponsored by my new program: Foam Rolling Frenzy. You know you’re supposed to foam roll, but do you do it? What if you could do a full workout—warm up, to strength and cardio, to cool down and have it all incorporate the foam roller? One quick workout that works your core and keeps you there through a cool down that gets you rolling! Foam rolling has done wonders for the joint pain I experience, and I want to help you feel your best too. Head on over to www.crushingmygoals.com and click on Store to find the new course. We begin August 19th!    About your Podcast Host: Coach Kim explores topics that will help you power up your life so that you can design a life you love. If you are ready to think, feel, train and live like a champion, tune in for expert interviews and real talk that will give you the tools and courage you need to chase your dreams. Coach Kim Peek is a fitness and real-food enthusiast who is also a theater-mom, dog-mom and breast cancer survivor. Kim has a number of coaching certifications including: ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, USA Track and Field Level 1 Coach, USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach and Healthy Running. She is certified to teach a variety of fitness formats, and is constantly studying movement, motivation and other wellness topics to unlock success secrets for her audience. You can hang out with Coach Kim online at: www.CrushingMyGoals.com Facebook  Instagram @PowerOfRun And join the free STRENGTH CHALLENGE group at Power of Run. Click here.  

Today I am speaking with Dr. Michelle Segar. She is the author of No Sweat! How the Simple Science of Motivation Can Bring You a Lifetime of Fitness. Dr. Segar has devoted her 25-year career to creating sustainable behavior change for health and well-being and she is a recognized pioneer in the field. We talked about how the fitness industry sells us false expectations, why weight loss isn’t a good long-term motivator, how to change the way people feel about exercise, and how to set yourself up for success with your exercise or nutrition goals. Connect with Michelle on her website: https://michellesegar.com/ Sign up for her newsletter: https://michellesegar.com/free-resources/ And check out some of the other free resources she mentioned on the podcast here: https://michellesegar.com/no-sweat-resources/   Feel Better! Move Pain-Free! This episode is sponsored by my new program: Foam Rolling Frenzy. You know you’re supposed to foam roll, but do you do it? What if you could do a full workout—warm up, to strength and cardio, to cool down and have it all incorporate the foam roller? One quick workout that works your core and keeps you there through a cool down that gets you rolling! Foam rolling has done wonders for the joint pain I experience, and I want to help you feel your best too. Head on over to www.crushingmygoals.com and click on Store to find the new course. We begin August 19th!   About your Podcast Host: Coach Kim (that's me!) explores topics that will help you power up your life so that you can design a life you love. If you are ready to think, feel, train and live like a champion, tune in for expert interviews and real talk that will give you the tools and courage you need to chase your dreams. Coach Kim Peek is a fitness and real-food enthusiast who is also a theater-mom, dog-mom and breast cancer survivor. Kim has a number of coaching certifications including: ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, USA Track and Field Level 1 Coach, USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach and Healthy Running. She is certified to teach a variety of fitness formats, and is constantly studying movement, motivation and other wellness topics to unlock success secrets for her audience. You can hang out with Coach Kim online at: www.CrushingMyGoals.com Facebook  Instagram @PowerOfRun And join the free STRENGTH CHALLENGE group at Power of Run. Click here.  

This week, we are talking about 5 Tips to Defy Aging, Power Up Your Life and Be Vibrant. I’ve talked to lots of women aged 40-55 this summer, and we all agreed that the label of “senior fitness” doesn’t fit us. We are too young and vibrant to think of ourselves as “older adults” or “seniors.” But the truth is, this age group does have some specific health concerns, which might include: less energy, aching joints and backs and knees that creak. My runners might notice that they are losing speed. Others in the audience might see they are losing muscle tone and strength. The good news is, we can begin to address these issues, and even turn back the clock in many cases, when we pay attention to the five things I’ll talk about in today’s podcast. Wellness is directly related to lifestyle, so let’s jump in and talk about five areas where we can make a difference when it comes to our health.  I could talk about these topics for months, and there's so much I left out of the episode. Be sure to check in on Instagram for posts, IGTV and stories with more details. You can also find more tips on the Power of Run Facebook page and in the Power of Run Strength Challenge Group.  Sponsorship: This episode is sponsored by my new program: Foam Rolling Frenzy. You know you’re supposed to foam roll, but do you do it? What if you could do a full workout—warm up, to strength and cardio, to cool down and have it all incorporate the foam roller? One quick workout that works your core and keeps you there through a cool down that gets you rolling! Foam rolling has done wonders for the joint pain I experience, and I want to help you feel your best too. Head on over to www.crushingmygoals.com and click on Store to find the new course, released this August!   About your Podcast Host: Coach Kim explores topics that will help you power up your life so that you can design a life you love. If you are ready to think, feel, train and live like a champion, tune in for expert interviews and real talk that will give you the tools and courage you need to chase your dreams. Coach Kim Peek is a fitness and real-food enthusiast who is also a theater-mom, dog-mom and breast cancer survivor. Kim has a number of coaching certifications including: ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, USA Track and Field Level 1 Coach, USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach and Healthy Running. She is certified to teach a variety of fitness formats, and is constantly studying movement, motivation and other wellness topics to unlock success secrets for her audience. You can hang out with Coach Kim online at: www.CrushingMyGoals.com Facebook  Instagram @PowerOfRun And join the free STRENGTH CHALLENGE group at Power of Run. Click here.  

This one is for all of the people out there who think they might want to run a 5K. You are NOT too old. Your body will adapt. We can work to get rid of your aches and pains and help you become more mobile and more active! I have 10 tips for prepping for your first 5K today, starting with JUST DO IT! Make the decision; choose a race; get a plan, and let's GO! I have more tips and ideas for you in this episode!   This episode is sponsored by Power of Run Coaching. If this is the year you want to run your first or fastest 5K, half marathon or marathon, I can help! Head on over to www.crushingmygoals.com for details or email me at powerofrun@gmail.com for more information. I offer virtual/online group coaching as well as custom plans and one-on-one distance/virtual coaching. Let's talk about you we can make sure you get more active and live a life of adventure this year!   About your Podcast Host: Coach Kim explores topics that will help you power up your life so that you can design a life you love. If you are ready to think, feel, train and live like a champion, tune in for expert interviews and real talk that will give you the tools and courage you need to chase your dreams. Coach Kim Peek is a fitness and real-food enthusiast who is also a theater-mom, dog-mom and breast cancer survivor. Kim has a number of coaching certifications including: ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, USA Track and Field Level 1 Coach, USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach and Healthy Running. She is certified to teach a variety of fitness formats, and is constantly studying movement, motivation and other wellness topics to unlock success secrets for her audience. You can hang out with Coach Kim online at: www.CrushingMyGoals.com Facebook  Instagram @PowerOfRun    

The Guest: Suzanne Proksa is a business strategist and coach specializing in client attraction, building an unstoppable mindset and online marketing. She is a brilliant and creative marketer who also has a chronic illness… and she doesn’t let it keep her from being successful. So, I wanted to talk with Suzanne to find out how she runs a rocking business while managing a chronic illness. Whether you are a business owner, a busy parent, or someone trying to do all the things, you'll find Suzanne's insight and tips helpful.  We talked about keeping a positive mindset while having a chronic illness and big goals. She shared her story, common struggles people with chronic illness deal with on a daily basis, and touched on some solutions for those who need to get stuff done even when their bodies are saying noooooo. You can get the free download Suzanne offered on the podcast by going to www.SuzanneProksa.com/p/awesome And, you can find Suzanne on all social media (Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, Pinterest and Instagram) as @SuzanneProksa   Are You Ready to Run? How about Tri? This episode is sponsored by Power of Run Coaching. If this is the year you want to run your first or fastest 5K, half marathon or marathon, I can help! Head on over to www.crushingmygoals.com for details or email me at powerofrun@gmail.com for more information. I offer one-on-one custom coaching and plans, as well as the group plans you'll see on the site (www.crushingmygoals.com). If you don't see what you need, shoot me an email!   About your Podcast Host: Coach Kim explores topics that will help you power up your life so that you can design a life you love. If you are ready to think, feel, train and live like a champion, tune in for expert interviews and real talk that will give you the tools and courage you need to chase your dreams. Coach Kim Peek is a fitness and real-food enthusiast who is also a theater-mom, dog-mom and breast cancer survivor. Kim has a number of coaching certifications including: ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, USA Track and Field Level 1 Coach, USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach and Healthy Running. She is certified to teach a variety of fitness formats, and is constantly studying movement, motivation and other wellness topics to unlock success secrets for her audience. You can hang out with Coach Kim online at: www.CrushingMyGoals.com Facebook  Instagram @PowerOfRun And be sure to check out Kim's freebies, such as the "Basics Bundle," which is a 5 email series with tips and videos to elevate your training. You'll find that front and center at www.crushingmygoals.com.

In this episode, I spoke with Sara J Loureiro, Mindset Coach & Business Strategist for women who are on a mission to make a serious impact in the world. I was intrigued with the fact that Sara picked up and moved to a small farm in Nicaragua to live her dream life, and I wanted to get the scoop about how she made it happen. We also talked about how we get “unstuck” and begin making the changes necessary to live the life of our dreams. There are so many great nuggets of wisdom in this podcast, I hope you’ll take a listen. If you spend more time doing the things others expect of you than you do working to make your dreams a reality, or if your self talk is holding you back, this podcast might be just what you need! You can find Sara at: www.sarajloureiro.com and on Instagram as: @sarajloureiro   Sponsorship: This episode is sponsored by Power of Run Coaching. If this is the year you want to run your first or fastest 5K, half marathon or marathon, I can help! Head on over to www.crushingmygoals.com for details or email me at powerofrun@gmail.com for more information.   About Your Podcast Host: Coach Kim explores topics that will help you power up your life so that you can design a life you love. If you are ready to think, feel, train and live like a champion, tune in for expert interviews and real talk that will give you the tools and courage you need to chase your dreams. Coach Kim Peek is a fitness and real-food enthusiast who is also a theater-mom, dog-mom and breast cancer survivor. Kim has a number of coaching certifications including: ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, USA Track and Field Level 1 Coach, USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach and Healthy Running. She is certified to teach a variety of fitness formats, and is constantly studying movement, motivation and other wellness topics to unlock success secrets for her audience. You can hang out with Coach Kim online at: www.CrushingMyGoals.com Facebook  Instagram @PowerOfRun  

In this episode, I spoke with Carrie Jackson Cheadle. Carrie has been working on the performance of teams, organizations, and individual athletes and exercisers since 2002. She is a Certified Consultant through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology and author of the book On Top of Your Game: Mental Skills to Maximize Your Athletic Performance. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology at Sonoma State University and her Master of Arts degree in sport psychology at John F. Kennedy University. Carrie has taught both undergraduate and graduate levels for psychology classes and is currently adjunct faculty for John F. Kennedy University. We talked about how she got started as a sports psychologist, touched on some specific race-day situations and gave advice for talking yourself through anxiety-filled situations. Carrie had some fabulous tips for weekend warriors and those getting back into fitness and shows us how to plan for success. To contact Carrie: https://www.carriecheadle.com/   Sponsorship: This episode is sponsored by Power of Run Coaching. If this is the year you want to run your first or fastest 5K, half marathon or marathon, I can help! Head on over to www.crushingmygoals.com for details or email me at powerofrun@gmail.com for more information.    About your Podcast Host: Coach Kim explores topics that will help you power up your life so that you can design a life you love. If you are ready to think, feel, train and live like a champion, tune in for expert interviews and real talk that will give you the tools and courage you need to chase your dreams. Coach Kim Peek is a fitness and real-food enthusiast who is also a theater-mom, dog-mom and breast cancer survivor. Kim has a number of coaching certifications including: ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, USA Track and Field Level 1 Coach, USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach and Healthy Running. She is certified to teach a variety of fitness formats, and is constantly studying movement, motivation and other wellness topics to unlock success secrets for her audience. You can hang out with Coach Kim online at: www.CrushingMyGoals.com Facebook  Instagram @PowerOfRun  

In this episode, I talk with Erin Kreitz Shirey, of Inspirator Coaching and Fitness. You will LOVE Erin. She's a fireball of energy and inspiration and positivity, and she has some great tips for how you can make the changes you need so you can live your dream life. Coach Erin Kreitz Shirey is constantly on a journey to grow, learn, be challenged and challenge others to live their healthiest, most active, fun-filled, dynamic and empowered lives possible!  She has gotten out of her comfort zone continuously, which helps and empowers all to OWN UP to what they are meant to do each day.  As a Personal Trainer and Empowerment Coach, Erin’s method is helping train women from the inside out, realizing how worthy and capable they are of doing so much more than ever anticipated.   Back in college, she raced triathlon for Cal Poly Triathlon Team, and recently got back into long distance triathlon racing, completing the Coeur d'Alene 70.3 Ironman in June, and with more races on the horizon. We talked about what it means to be an inspirator, how to live your dream life, body image, self love and living life on your own terms.   Links we talked about: For details on the Inspirator Retreat in Hawaii, September 27 30th.  http://www.erinkreitzshirey.com/retreats/   Erin's new coaching & training  program for summer –  https://squareup.com/store/inspirator-coaching-and-fitness-packages/item/inspirator-mastermind    About your Podcast Host: Coach Kim Peek is a fitness and real-food enthusiast who is also a theater-mom, dog-mom and breast cancer survivor. Kim has a number of coaching certifications including: ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, USA Track and Field Level 1 Coach, USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach and Healthy Running. She is certified to teach a variety of fitness formats, and is constantly studying movement, motivation and other wellness topics to unlock success secrets for her audience. You can hang out with Coach Kim online at: www.CrushingMyGoals.com Facebook  Instagram @PowerOfRun  

Coach Jen Rulon talks about life lessons beyond the triathlon, and the release of her new book, Rulon Rules: Strength Training & the Triathlete. You will be inspired, motivated and encouraged to be your best athlete. Jen Rulon: A wife, an author, a speaker, and a coach for triathletes. Coach Jen is a health and fitness expert receiving her master's degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Exercise Science along with her certification as a USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach. She shares here knowledge and expertise on her blog, in Runners World, Triathlete Magazine, Men's Online Journal, and WebMD. Coach Jen is all about pushing the athlete beyond the physical aspects of training. "Coaching triathletes to get to the finish line with a smile." ~ Coach Jen BOOK: Rulon Rules: Strength Training & the Triathlete Enjoy the multitude of topics discussed including triathlon, strength training, nutrition, the finish lines, and IronZen with Coach Jen! You'll discover many strategies and tools for becoming your best athlete. Welcome Ironman 11x Triathlon - Swim/Bike/Run The First Triathlon 1989 Triathlon Championship First Female Finisher Grandpa Ironman KONA Qualifications Ironman FLORIDA Women in Triathlons TedX Talk Getting Dad's attention Find your why Detroit Lions Beyond the Kids Walking The Whoop 10,000 Steps a Day Rulon Racing Failure Miscarriages Loss of Dad Therapy The Bigger Picture Excuses Expectations The Finish Line Happiness Training Rulon Rules Ebook Sabbatical CrossFit Strength Training Life Lessons Beyond the Triathlon Control Next Ironman - August 2017 Nutrition My Fitness Pal Accountability VooDoo Donuts IronZen with Coach Jen Negative Nancy vs Positive Paulie Head games Motivation Butterflies Top 20 The All World Athlete (GOLD)   TEDx Talk: http://bit.ly/TEDxTalkRulon   BOOK: Rulon Rules: Strength Training & the Triathlete WEBSITE: JenRulon.com   "Don't use so much energy on stuff you can't control." ~ Coach Jen   Quotes and statements within the interview: "When I'm at Kona and see him [Grandpa] at the finish line, it's going to be pretty spectacular." "I got 4th in my age group." "We are trying to get more women in the sport of triathlon." "My grandfather was a major inspiration for me." "Write your life's story." "I didn't need his [Dad's] validation anymore, because I got it within myself." "Find your why behind doing this event." "I'm the champion here. Hello? Look at me!" "Mom, you need to get back in the gym." "As we get older, we begin to lose that athletic ability." "It's that why. It's that Kona." "The only reason why I'll fail because I'll stop trying." "In my mind, I felt like I failed because I couldn't have a child. I felt like I failed because I lost my dad." "I'm raw and real!" "You have to own your own stuff." "I get more satisfaction when I see my athletes cross the finish line then they could imagine." "You are finding yourself in your own triathlon journey." "You guys control what you can control." "What works for me may not work for the next person." "You can start tracking how many calories you are taking in and how many calories you're pushing out." "There are 3 things that are needed to get to a certain level as an athlete; physical, mental, and spiritual side of things." "Humans can play so much head games in every day life."   What has your story gifted you? Success A closer relationship with God. "There's a lot of talking to the Big Man upstairs when I'm out there on the race course and on the training." 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In this episode, I talk with Barry Siff, the current President of the USA Triathlon Board of Directors about his adventures in triathlons and adventure racing around the world. From Fiji, to Borneo, and Kona Hawaii, Barry discusses how he got into endurance sports and how endurance sports helped him create and maintain a balanced body and mind. Barry also shares his advice for those who wish to become a triathlete.  Barry Siff has been an integral part of the multi-sport scene since 1986 years as an athlete, race organizer, writer and executive leader. He became active with USA Triathlon in 2009 as Chair of the Race Director Committee and has since been named to the Board of Directors while currently serving as President of the National Governing Body.  In the past year, Barry has been elected to the Executive Boards for both the International Triathlon Union (ITU) and the American Triathlon Confederation (CAMTRI). In addition, he is a USA Triathlon Level 2 Certified Race Director, as well as a Level I Certified Coach. Thanks for the listen!