Podcast appearances and mentions of vinnie cent

Bryan and Peter welcome back Vinnie Cent to hear about his big 2019 cross-country, November-Project-inspired road trip and find out what he’s been up to since. Vinnie shares his experiences while traveling and what he learned about himself on the road. He also talks about the multiple recoveries he's had to face since he returned, from dealing with re-entry into life at home to a run-in with a deer to an unfortunate moped incident. Plus, Vinnie's advice for traveling (when that's possible again) and what NOT to do when training for a marathon. This episode is sponsored by www.pathprojects.com Visit our Web site here: www.HWYRT.com Email us at howwasyourruntoday@gmail.com Join our Strava Group here: https://www.strava.com/clubs/HWYRT

Today’s episode of Wisconsin Notes, has current co-leader of November Project Dallas, Tywon Thompson, as the host with guests Claudia Thompson and Vinnie Cent. These three have been in the NP world for years. They have experienced the ups and downs of the grassroots movement and have graciously given us their time and words on how they would like to see November Project improve. My hope is that you listen to this entire episode and truly hear their stories and how each leader and member can make the space safer for all those who attend, especially the Black members of our community. Listening to them chat feels like you are sitting in on 3 old friends catching up, and it’s both pure joy and wonderfully honest. Thank you to Tywon, Claudia and Vinnie, and thank you for listening!

For more information check out our website: www.CancerOnTheSide.comOr Follow us on Social Media by searching@CancerOnTheSide on IG and Twitter“Life With A Side of Cancer” on Facebook__________________Episode 4 SummaryAPPETIZER: Sierra talks about the challenges of getting back into running after dealing with injuries (1:35), while Vinnie discusses his 2020 word of the year and the challenges that come with taking a steady approach to life. (2:35)MAIN COURSE: The Co-Hosts discuss their personal experience with mental health prior to being diagnosed with cancer (9:02) and the mental health practices they implemented to support themselves during treatment. (14:34) Sierra and Vinnie both then go on to unpack the impact that their change in physical appearance had on their body image. (18:40)TAKE OUT: What are some strategies you’ve incorporated into your life to support your mental health? (35:15) Email us with your responses, questions, or feedback at CancerOnTheSide@gmail.comNUGGETSWord of The Day: Illness (4:47)Check Out Sierra’s Blog Post on Blood-Cancer.com about the mindset she cultivated as an athlete to always push herself to the limit.“Mentally, I wasn’t naturally trying to give space for other stuff to come up. I remember the first session I had with the psychologist. I was very blunt and short.” - Sierra (10:36)“The idea that you can not look sick and you can actually physically be sick or mentally not be well.” -Vinnie (12:50)MUSIC CREDIT:Big thanks to Holly Gottlieb! Check out her music on YouTube

For more information check out our website: www.CancerOnTheSide.comOr Follow us on Social Media by searching@CancerOnTheSide on IG and Twitter“Life With A Side of Cancer” on Facebook__________________Episode 3 SummaryAPPETIZER: Vinnie and Sierra discuss chemo brain and different variables relating to memory and mental health. (3:55)MAIN COURSE: The Co-Hosts discuss the communication with doctors in regards to side effects (8:48) and the ones that were the most unexpected (10:52). Sierra and Vinnie then go on to reflect on how they approached discussing with others the impact of their side effects during treatment and post treatment. (14:18).TAKE OUT: How are you in an active relationship with your cancer experience? (33:25) Reflect on what your relationship with cancer was like as a patient, survivor, caregiver, or loved one and email us with any of your responses, questions, or feedback at CancerOnTheSide@gmail.comNUGGETSWord Of The Episode: Chemo BrainHow can one distinguish between Chemo Brain and a Mental Health issue?“[The tremors] would feel like an earthquake inside of my body. Let me tell you..I have never been so tired just laying in bed before.” -Vinnie (11:31)“My body was responding well [to treatment]. I was physically and energetically coming back up. But then I didn’t want to go [back to treatment]. So I went on anti anxiety medication and that seemed to help but it was also a weird struggle for me...” -Sierra (13:35)MUSIC CREDIT:Big thanks to Holly Gottlieb! Check out her music on YouTube

For more information check out our website: www.CancerOnTheSide.comOr Follow us on Social Media by searching@CancerOnTheSide on IG and Twitter“Life With A Side of Cancer” on Facebook___________________Episode 2 SummaryAPPETIZER: Vinnie talks about how discussing the podcast influences UBER passengers (1:31) and Sierra talks about coming clean about cancer to her new employer (4:23).MAIN COURSE: The Co-Hosts then begin to discuss family and relationship dynamics, and how their diagnosis influenced those interactions. (9:23) The conversation leads Sierra and Vinnie to the question of choice, the boundaries that were created or discovered, and how each initially communicated about their cancer experience (14:54).TAKE OUT: How did you choose to play your cancer card in the past? Has it changed since? (35:51) Email us with your responses, questions, or feedback at CancerOnTheSide@gmail.comNUGGETSWord Of The Day: Cancer Card (5:22)“Sometimes teachers announced to the class that I had cancer without giving me a heads up. The intention I believe is that they wanted me to have help…” - Sierra (18:27)“I chose to handle those challenging days by making light of them. I think part of it was for me. But I think part of it was for people around me.” - Vinnie (22:00)Subscribe to our podcast and email us with your name and shipping address and we will send you a Stupid Cancer Cancer Card on us. (36:39)MUSIC CREDIT:Big thanks to Holly Gottlieb! Check out her music on YouTube

For more information check out our website: www.CancerOnTheSide.com *Or Follow us on Social Media by searching: @CancerOnTheSide on IG and Twitter and “Life With A Side of Cancer” on Facebook——————————————————————————————————Episode 1 Summary—————APPETIZER: Sierra schools Vinnie on how to lead the conversation as they dive into the first episode of their podcast. The Life: With A Side of Cancer duo acknowledge World Cancer Day by providing a breakdown of facts, the current theme, and discussing their experiences/relationship with the occasion (2:33).—————MAIN COURSE: The Co-Hosts then begin to share their diagnosis stories (14:06), how a series of connections in the Philadelphia fitness community unexpectedly brought them together in 2015 (23:51), and the challenges of navigating friendship with another Cancer Survivor (31:53).—————TAKE OUT: Think back to a time that someone you were connected with had been diagnosed with cancer.(37:35) What was that like for you? Email us with your responses, questions, or feedback at CancerOnTheSide@gmail.com—————NUGGETS:(About World Cancer Day) “It’s almost like a Unity Day” -Vinnie (7:20)Word of the episode: Cancerversary (11:04)“Food has a way of holding space for conversation” -Sierra. (34:35)“In sharing these stories we all have opportunities to open doors to being better versions of ourselves.” -Vinnie (39:04).CLICK HERE to check out Get Busy Living by Goldfish—————MUSIC CREDIT:Big thanks to Holly Gottlieb! Check out her music on YouTube

#9: THE WIRELESS ATHLETE: FOLLOWING YOUR GIFTS   We are Rachel Bellotti and Jenell Riesner, co-hosts of the TRUE NORTH COLLECTIVE PODCAST, exploring everyday people fearlessly finding and living their true north.   We have met so many interesting people from all walks of life living fascinating and inspiring lives whose stories aren’t being told. This season we are excited to connect with and celebrate the untold stories of everyday people from Sheboygan, WI, to Santa Monica, CA, who are living their true north and inspiring each of us to do the same.   Today we welcome Vinnie Cent, creator of The Wireless Athlete. Rachel met Vinnie at November Project Dallas while he was at the beginning of his November Project roadtrip, a celebration of turning 30, a celebration of life. As a fellow teen cancer survivor, he is boldly living life in his own unique way and we knew he had a story worth sharing.   *note: this episode includes explicit language appropriate for those ages 16+ **note: the sound volume quality of this episode is slightly compromised so thanks for your patience + understanding as you listen to this amazing content   RESOURCES MENTIONED: Made to be Broken documentary November Project - a free fitness movement How is your run today podcast Kickapoo coffee - our favorite coffee place in Milwaukee Vanguard - house made sausages Intro music from Jukedeck - create your own at http://jukedeck.com   3 KEY TAKEAWAYS: One thing (even a seemingly bad thing) can lead to another thing that leads to the next thing and the next thing and the next thing and before you know it, you are doing something big and meaningful without you even realizing that is where you were headed. Trust what’s happening in your life for you and the step you are on. When you have an urge to do something, step up and do it. Usually there are other people waiting in the dark for the thing you are contemplating doing. Go for it - “if you build it, they will come.” Rise from the darkness; let your gifts shine. It’s ok to be in a dark place, but remember that you have gifts that you can use that are unique to you. And those gifts are going to show you the next step if you pay attention. Be accountable to your gifts. Follow your gifts.   TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [8:20] Vinnie’s Introduction [9:40] Learning how to accept the fact that people think I am cool [11:57] November Project roadtrip [17:00] How do you meet people in the real world? [22:00] There are actually lots of special people out there to meet if we are willing to put ourselves out there [23:39] Being embraced for exactly who you are [24:24] A breakup can lead to your first car that leads to a road trip, then leads to another thing, and another thing, and another thing... [31:25] Just step up [37:40] Being accountable to the excitement you create [39:26] Overcoming the victim-state [43:43] Being accountable to our gifts [46:30] Curious disruption [49:50] Importance of self-care [55:12] Connect with Vinnie Cent via IG: @followthecent and subscribe to Vinnie’s newsletter [55:40] Thank you for listening + reach out on our website if inspired

Bryan and Peter finally make it back to the studio at the Boston Public Library where they are joined by Social Media Guru Anna Brooks, who just completed her second BAA 10K. They talk about the race experience, Peter and Bryan's sweaty view from the sidelines, and the secrets of the team tents. Bryan shares the unique pre-race regimen that helped Artist-in-Residence Andrea Bonney Gould crush the BAA 10K, and Peter gives an update from the medical tent on his Boilermaker 15K training. Then, we Follow the Cent to Kansas City where Vinnie Cent sits down with recently retired NP Kansas City co-leader John Kohler. John describes how his experience at the Boston Marathon in 2013, the year of the bombing, led him to connect with fellow runners on social media, and how that eventually helped him discover November Project (and starts a new tribe in Kansas City). He also talks about the afterschool program he started to get kids more active and about the importance of challenging ourselves to move out of our comfort zone. Join the HWYRT Strava club and share your sweet, sweet stats!   https://www.strava.com/clubs/HWYRT Buy some HWYRTmerch! http://howwasyourruntoday.com/store-1/  

Bryan and Peter can't be together at the studio, but a new episode is only a phone call away. Peter is cautious about his running streak after feeling some familiar pains, while Bryan and Artist-in-Residence Andrea tackle The North Face Endurance Challenge, resulting in a mix of victories and struggles. Also, Bryan talks about being back in the racing game (although there is still so much #RebuildingBryan to be done) and Peter starts to question his racing decisions. Next, we follow Vinnie Cent to Atlanta, where he chats with Coco Esser of the November Project Atlanta tribe. Coco describes how she got into distance running, made ALL the mistakes, and fell in love with the sport. She also talks about getting into running groups when she moved to Atlanta and how she found her home with NP.    Join our Strava club!   https://www.strava.com/clubs/HWYRT    

Bryan and Peter record on location at the Gould Family Farm. Bryan is ready to spring himself from PT, while Peter continues to train for the Utica Boilermaker 15K. Then, Vinnie Cent travels to Baltimore and talks with NP's Hallie Herz. Hallie shares how she got involved in the November Project and how she hopes to encourage more inclusiveness within the NP community, particularly for LGBTQ members. Hallie also talks about her participation in the Baltimore XFest, a comedy festival specifically designed for women and gender minorities in comedy. Plus, Peter gives Bryan a semi-update on the Clyde Army Countdown 2018 and puts a call out to Igor Bubushkin.   There is still time to order your sweet, sweet, limited edition HWYRT Boilermaker 15K singlet before June 13th: https://www.customink.com/g/ktm0-00bd-ng4g Join our Strava club! See where we run!  https://www.strava.com/clubs/HWYRT    

This week, we get an update on the great progress being made in the #rebuildbryan project, plus an update on how some friends of the show are doing with their goals. Next, it's story time! Bryan takes a wrong turn and finds himself in a place has never been, while Peter wrestles with his choices as a good Samaritan. Then, it's time to Follow the Cent! Vinnie Cent interviews NP Philly's Jessica Wayashe, who participated in the Run Across Haiti, a 230-mile, seven-day(!) fundraiser to support the work of preparing and placing families in Haiti into good, dignified jobs, including jobs on the Run. Jessica describes the experience of training for and participating in the event. She also shares how running helped connect her with a community and how she chronicles her experiences and tries to inspire others in her blog https://www.thewayashelives.com Help us reach our full print order! Be sure to order your sweet, sweet, limited edition HWYRT Boilermaker 15K singlet before June 1st: https://www.customink.com/g/ktm0-00bd-ng4g  

Peter travels to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he has an eventful run and also rediscovers his love of meat. Then we travel back in time (a whole two weeks ago) to the BAA 5K when Tim Sullivan joined HWYRT at the BPL Boston to talk about his experience running with Peter as a guide. (They didn't fall!) Tim also shares his plans for a much bigger race closer to home. Then, we #followthecent with another dispatch from the road by Vinnie Cent. Vinnie talks with NPer Jessica Colgan-Snyder, who is also assistant director at Camp Hawkeye, a unique summer camp that makes diversity and breaking of boundaries its main goals. Jessica talks about the camp's mission and her hilarious and amazing Stache for Cash fundraising efforts. Finally, an update from Bryan about his PT progress as he inches THISCLOSE to his triumphant return to running. Witness Tim's video of the run here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeHUAuuVTxg&feature=youtu.be&a= Donate to Tim’s fundraiser here: https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/team/teamwithavisionboston2018/timsullivan6 https://www.mabcommunity.org/mabvi/home.html Donate to Jessica’s fundraiser here: https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/stache-for-cash-2018/jessicacolgansnyder  

Bryan makes progress in physical therapy but worries about getting back to running. Meanwhile, Peter prepares to guide Tim Sullivan at the BAA 5K, but first he needs some guidance from Tim. Then, an interview with Vinnie Cent about the incredible cross-country trip he's about to embark on. Vinnie talks about his inspiration for the journey on the 15-year anniversary of his cancer recovery and the connections he hopes to make on the way. Peter and Bryan also grill him on his plans to strap on the feedbag in search of the best local cuisine. Plus, some announcements about the Run Millinocket film by award-winning filmmaker Greg Shea, the HWYRT Boston Marathon weekend plans, the HWYRT Boilermaker 15K team, and Millinocket 2018. Read more about Vinnie Cent here: https://www.wirelessathlete.com/blog/ Visit our sponsor to help keep this podcast running: https://www.chargerunning.com    

Bryan and Peter welcome friend-of-the-show Paul Davies to the Boston Public Library Studio to discuss the building's amazing history as the first home to the Boston Athletic Association. Paul describes the early days of the BAA, including its exclusive facilities, how it started the Boston Marathon, and why the start and finish are where they are today! Paul also talks about which races he will and won't be running in 2018 and gives an introduction to parkrun USA (followed by an update from Peter on his first parkrun event). Then, Peter shares some news about his Boilermaker 15K entry, and Bryan shares how he plans to get back into running and racing in 2018. Finally, we Follow the Cent as we join Vinnie Cent for his conversation with Sierra Rebecca, co-leader of November Project Brooklyn. Following their winning relay race at the Celebrate Life Half Marathon, which honors those who have fought against cancer, Vinnie and Sierra sit down to talk about their experiences as young athletes and as cancer survivors, the struggles around survivorship beyond the illness itself, and how they have found community and support within NP and within organizations focused on young cancer survivors. To contact Paul about his coaching: padavies67@gmail.com Check out parkrun! http://www.parkrun.us Follow the Cent here! http://howwasyourruntoday.com/followthecent/ Visit our sponsor for this episode! https://www.healthiq.com/life-insurance/hwyrt-podcast?utm_source=howwasyourruntoday&utm_campaign=howwasyourruntodaypodcast  

Bryan puts out a new listener challenge to help him #RebuildBryan as he continues his recovery, while Peter gives an update on his and Igor Babushkin's progress on the new Clyde Army Countdown challenge. Then, Bryan and Peter welcome two amazing individuals from the Back on My Feet Boston organization: director Elizabeth Carr and charity runner Matt Norton. Matt shares how he became a runner and the critical role that running has played in his recovery, while Elizabeth talks about the goals of the BOMF organization and her ongoing challenge not to get lost during races. Peter and Bryan also share exciting new details about the big Heartbreak Hill Running Company and HWYRT event coming in February, and we get an update on what to expect from the #FollowtheCent adventure with Vinnie Cent. Plus, Bryan quizzes Peter on some less-modern words thanks to a list from FOTS Pattie Himes McNally. It's all a bit cacoethes. For more information on BOMF, please visit: https://boston.backonmyfeet.org Please help Matt reach his Boston Marathon fundraising goal: https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/backonmyfeetboston2018/mattnorton4 Please visit our sponsor at Health IQ: https://www.healthiq.com/life-insurance/hwyrt-podcast?utm_source=howwasyourruntoday&utm_campaign=howwasyourruntodaypodcast