Podcasts about XC

Howdy & Aloha! We're lacing up with Coach Brian Decker, Head Cross Country Coach at Point Pleasant Boro, fresh off one of the most dominant seasons in program history.In 2024, the Panthers swept the Ocean State Invitational, B-South Division, Ocean County, and Central Jersey Group 2 — the first sectional title in school history. Decker was named 2024 Coach of the Year by the Shore Track Coaches Association and the Asbury Park Press.With 30 + years in the sport, Coach Decker has led programs at Toms River South, Ocean County College (JUCO), and Point Boro — building one of New Jersey's most respected small-school programs. We talk training philosophy, community buy-in, and how he runs the legendary Shore Coaches Invitational at Holmdel Park.⏱️ Show Notes with Timestamps00:00 – 02:00 | Howdy & Aloha Intro Rich & Jim welcome Coach Brian Decker back to the Shore — Point Pleasant Boro head coach with 30 + years of experience.02:00 – 05:00 | Point Boro Roots & Community Support, Nostalgia from the Point Boro days, Ocean County ties, and how local buy-in powers a small-town program.05:00 – 08:30 | Origin Story & Switch from Soccer to XC, A broken arm in high school leads to a new path in running — the unexpected start of a 30-year coaching journey.08:30 – 12:00 | Early Coaching Years & JUCO LessonsHow Ocean County College shaped Decker's approach to athlete development and the realities of recruiting at the JUCO level.12:00 – 18:00 | Building Point Boro XCTaking over a rebuilding program, instilling structure and standards, and earning community trust through work ethic and accountability.18:00 – 24:00 | The 2024 Breakthrough SeasonOcean State → B-South → Ocean County → CJ Group 2 titles; the first sectional in school history and how the team came together.24:00 – 30:00 | Coaching Freshmen & Developing Depth, Rebuilding after a senior-heavy class, coaching multiple sets of twins, and teaching young athletes confidence and patience.30:00 – 35:00 | Adjusting Coaching Styles Over Decades. From old-school intensity to modern balance — what Decker has learned about communication and recovery.35:00 – 41:00 | Training Talk & Benchmark SessionsHow he structures workouts at Ocean County Park, tests fitness with surprise miles, and why “feel over numbers” still matters.41:00 – 47:00 | Tech, Watches & Mental Discipline. The battle against data dependency, getting kids off the watch, and building race-day instincts.47:00 – 53:00 | Meet Director Life at Holmdel Park15 years of running the Shore Coaches Invitational, working with out-of-state teams, course maintenance, and fast times at Holmdel.53:00 – 57:00 | B-South Format & Competition Evolving from dual meets to divisional championships; racing Manchester and CBA to stay sharp.57:00 – 1:03:00 | Culture & Tradition at the BurrowWhy Point Boro kids don't miss practice, how the community shows up, and keeping banquets and recognition alive.1:03:00 – End | Final Four & Wrap-Up Coach Decker's coffee ritual, day-to-day habits, favorite sports teams, and guilty-pleasure Twizzlers before a meet.

On this week's group chat, we have Erika Kemp, Lindsey Hein, and Peter Bromka. Episode Rundown:-NYC Marathon week plans (travel, Halloween, where to cheer)'-Course talk: Fifth Ave vs Queensboro + Boston comparisons-Elite preview: American women & major debuts-Men's field + who to watch-Tommie Runz's Javelina 100 chaos-Ruth Chepng'etich ruling + doping conversation-WR context + how it affects fan trust-Helen vs Sharon rivalry-Book recommendations + XC talk-Personal suspension stories + wrap-upMedia referenced:-Books: High School Runner; The Running Ground (Nick Thompson); We Love to Run (Stephanie Reents)-Podcast: Coffee Club episode w/ Joe Klecker-Race Coverage: TCS New York City Marathon broadcast-Creators/mentions: Kofuzi, Fast Women

We catch up on football, playoff volleyball, tennis, golf and XC

This special Airey Bros Radio roundtable previews the 2025 Jayhawk (Region 6) Cross Country Championships — featuring head coaches from the top-ranked NJCAA programs across the state. They break down training philosophy, course strategy, and what it'll take to bring home the Region 6 title on Friday, October 24 in Colby, KS.

The SD SportScene Podcast, Season 3 Episode 9: The show reviews the past week, looks at the polls and highlights the week ahead. Includes clips from XC runners Kamryn Nesheim (Clark-Willow Lake), Jayden Schwan (Groton), Ella Boekelheide (NW), Noah Edison (Castlewood), Korbin Stark (Faulkton), and Warner football player Jesiah Baum.

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Airey Bros Radio hits Episode 400 with Coach Jesse Parker, Head Men's & Women's Cross Country Coach at Blinn College (NJCAA). Blinn brought XC back for the first time since 1995—and in year one Parker led both teams into the USTFCCCA NJCAA D1 rankings, qualified for NJCAA Nationals, and enters 2025 ranked #10 men / #11 women. We dig into rebuilding a program from scratch, Texas recruiting, the JUCO pathway (cost, credits, transfers), training philosophy (Daniels/Lydiard/Co.), Brenham's “poor man's altitude,” hosting Region 14 on a hilly course, facilities updates, and how to build a winning culture that actually fits the community.Who should listen: HS athletes & parents, JUCO/NCAA coaches, distance-running nerds, and anyone weighing JUCO vs. D1/D2/D3.Follow Blinn XC: IG @blinn_xcFollow Airey Bros Radio: IG @aireybrosradio | YouTube @AireyBros | Spotify & Apple: Airey Bros RadioFueled by: Black Sheep Endurance Coaching (ultra, nutrition, & performance)Show Notes & Timestamps00:00 Cold open & ABR Episode 400 intro; why we spotlight JUCO, D2/D3, and non-Power-4.01:20 CTAs + sponsor shout: Black Sheep Endurance; share with athletes exploring JUCO.02:03 Guest intro: Coach Jesse Parker, Blinn College—year-one rankings, NJCAA Nationals, 2025 preseason ranks.03:11 Blinn socials & contact (IG @blinn_xc; email).04:04 Parker's origin story: football/powerlifting → track nerd → Sam Houston State → coaching break.06:39 Building from zero: late-spring hire, no roster, recruiting sprint, getting athletes college-ready.09:59 Why Blinn? Vision with AD; resources; becoming a Division-I prep program via JUCO.11:01 Blinn history lesson: national titles, Pat Henry → LSU, Steve Silvey era; bringing a legacy back.14:00 Program vision (1–5–10 years): meets, community pipeline, distance-led rebuild, culture.16:52 Early success: how JUCO cycles accelerate competitive timelines.17:53 2025 form check: UT opener, Texas A&M PR drops, next tests vs. JUCO & strong D2 fields.19:32 Where's Blinn? Brenham, TX (Blue Bell country) + terrain, hills, and “poor man's altitude.”21:03 Training rhythm: mornings, lifts, study hall; one-run-a-day philosophy.21:50 Threshold talk: Daniels/Lydiard/Co. roots; cruise intervals & modern double-threshold context.23:34 Recruiting year one: flipping decisions late, scholarship leverage, culture glue (Eric Lagat).25:21 Culture building: standards, maturity curve from FR → SO, educating athletes to self-coach.33:55 Region 14 Championship host (Oct 18): hilly Brenham HS course; true XC racing.37:38 Facilities: no track yet (400m asphalt loop + park intervals), HS partnerships, complex plans brewing.41:26 A day in the life: practice → admin, meet ops, budgets, recruiting—solo staff (assistant coming).42:38 Recruiting channels: HS coach network > services; text/phone/Zoom; set culture during recruiting.50:00 The JUCO advantage: real costs, same transfer credits, scholarships, better academic fit (nursing/engineering), smoother life balance.55:02 Scholarship math that changes lives; keeping Pell; proud parent moments.56:49 Transfer mindset: JUCO as the original portal—“come here to go there” (and thrive).57:32 Admin shoutout: Chancellor support matters—great coaches need great leadership above them.57:49 Coach's bookshelf: Daniels' Running Formula, Running to the Top (Lydiard); autograph stories.1:00:58 Housing & campus life: biggest on-campus JUCO housing; suite & apartment options; athletic dorms.1:02:23 Final Four: coffee (nope), routines, Jackson the terrier, music (Kevin Gates, Kid Cudi), NFL obsession.1:07:02 Bills/Cowboys fandom; fitting culture to community.1:08:37 Close: Fort Dodge goals (XC & Half Marathon), links, next guests (Snow CC & Ranger College).

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Moldova, quốc gia nhỏ bé với hơn 2 triệu dân, thành viên Liên Xô cũ, vốn rất ít được chú ý, đột ngột trở thành tâm điểm thời sự châu Âu cuối tháng 9/2025. Bầu cử Quốc Hội Moldova không chỉ là cuộc đấu giữa đảng PAS cầm quyền của tổng thống Maia Sandu, chủ trương nhanh chóng gia nhập Liên Âu và khối đảng phái yêu nước thân Nga (BECS), mà còn là một thử thách lớn với Liên Âu, coi việc mở rộng khối là con đường giúp củng cố hòa bình, an ninh và thịnh vượng. Cuộc bầu cử Modlova là trận quyết đấu mới giữa Liên Âu với Nga trong « cuộc chiến hỗn hợp », khi chiến tranh tâm lý, chiến tranh trên mạng đi kèm với những can thiệp hoặc đe dọa can thiệp bằng vũ lực. Báo chí châu Âu nói đến một « trắc nghiệm lớn đầu tiên » trong cuộc đọ sức giữa Liên Âu và Nga » (RTBF). « Một phần tương lai của Liên Âu và chính sách mở rộng của khối sẽ được quyết định tại đây », theo nhà chính trị học Florent Parmentier, chuyên về khu vực đông Âu hậu Liên Xô. Nhìn từ Ukraina, đang trong cuộc kháng chiến chống xâm lược Nga, đây là một trắc nghiệm « với Ukraina và toàn châu Âu ». Tổng thống Volodymyr Zelensky khẳng định : « Châu Âu không thể cho phép mất Moldavia, như đã mất Belarus và Gruzia ». Tình thế đầy bất trắc trước bầu cử Ngày 28/09/2025 vừa qua, cử tri Moldova đã dành đa số quá bán tại Quốc Hội mới cho đảng của nữ tổng thống Maia Sandu, người đã đặt cử tri trước lựa chọn « địa-chính trị » rõ ràng: Bầu cho PAS là hội nhập hoàn toàn với gia đình Liên Âu. Và ngược lại, nếu đảng PAS mất đa số,  Moldavia sẽ rơi trở lại quỹ đạo của điện Kremlin, đất nước « sẽ mất tất cả ». Xét theo sự ủng hộ trước đó của cử tri, tình thế Moldova trước bầu cử là đầy bất trắc, dù mục tiêu gia nhập Liên Âu được ghi vào Hiến pháp, sau cuộc trưng cầu dân ý cuối năm ngoái 2024. Phe ủng hộ gia nhập Liên Âu chỉ giành chiến thắng trong gang tấc (50,35%). Số người ủng hộ tổng thống Maia Sandu cũng sụt giảm nhiều trong cuộc bầu cử tổng thống năm ngoái. Chiến tranh Ukraina khiến kinh tế Moldova suy trầm, lạm phát tăng vọt. Moldova có lúc phải tiếp nhận đến 1,5 triệu người tị nạn Ukraina. Điện Kremlin cắt khí đốt với Moldova từ đầu năm nay. Chưa kể đến sự tồn tại của vùng ly khai thân Nga Transnistria, nơi có cả nghìn quân Nga trú đóng, và nhiều khu vực, nơi có đến hơn 90% cư dân chống gia nhập Liên Âu. Theo một số ước tính, trước thềm bầu cử, có đến 30% cử tri do dự. Tung tin giả, mua phiếu bầu, gây rối: « Lòng tin vào Liên Âu », mục tiêu triệt hạ chính Nga và các thế lực thân điện Kremlin bị cáo buộc chi hàng trăm triệu euro để can thiệp vào cuộc bầu cử, tương đương với nhiều phần trăm tổng sản phẩm quốc nội của Moldova, một quốc gia thường được xếp vào nhóm nghèo nhất châu Âu. Trong một cuộc trả lời phỏng vấn Viện Pháp về Quan hệ Quốc tế (IFRI), ngay sau cuộc bầu cử Quốc Hội Moldova, nhà nghiên cứu Florent Parmentier, ghi nhận ba yếu tố « can thiệp bầu cử » chính: « Thứ nhất là thông tin bịa đặt, và việc thiết lập một hệ thống tuyên truyền với mục tiêu cuối cùng là lên án Liên Âu,  lĩnh vực được triển khai hết công suất. Một ví dụ : trong chuyến thăm Chisinau của tổng thống Pháp, thủ tướng Đức và thủ tướng Ba Lan ngày 27/8/2025, có một tin giả được tung ra. Nếu tổng thống Maya Sandou chiến thắng trong cuộc bầu cử lập pháp, rất có thể ngay lập tức sẽ có 700 binh sĩ Moldova được cử tham gia liên quân tình nguyện vì Ukraina do Pháp và Anh chủ trương. Loại tin giả này nhằm làm cho mọi người tin là tổng thống Maia Sandou sẽ kéo Moldova vào cuộc chiến tranh (chống Nga). Bên cạnh việc thường xuyên tung tin giả,  một nỗ lực gây bất ổn khác liên quan đến vấn đề mua phiếu bầu, điều vốn đã được bàn luận rộng rãi trong cuộc bầu cử tổng thống cuối năm ngoái. Ngày 20/10/2024, vòng bỏ phiếu đầu tiên, bà Maia Sandou tuyên bố : đã có đến 300.000 cử tri bị mua chuộc. Để đánh giá đúng tầm mức to lớn của con số này, cần liên hệ với tổng số dân Moldova 2,6 triệu người. Yếu tố thứ ba là trong trường hợp có sự chênh lệch sít sao về kết quả bầu cử, có thông tin về kế hoạch của Nga huấn luyện một số phần tử gây bạo loạn người Moldova cùng với người Serbia, tổ chức các cuộc biểu tình phản đối sau bầu cử, và có các hành động gieo rắc không khí lo sợ.  Như vậy, chúng ta thấy cái đích tấn công của Nga là lòng tin vào Liên Hiệp Châu Âu cũng như chính sách kết nạp thành viên mới của Liên Âu và những lợi ích mà Liên Âu có thể mang lại. Tiếp theo đó là làm xói mòn lòng tin vào các định chế nhà nước Moldova. »  ECFR : Gần như hóa giải được nạn mua phiếu trước bầu cử Để chống lại các can thiệp Nga, Liên Âu dồn lực cho Moldova. Tháng 9/2025, trước thềm cuộc bầu cử, Hội đồng Đối ngoại châu Âu (European Council on Foreign Relations - ECFR), viện tư vấn hàng đầu về các chính sách của châu Âu, tiến hành một khảo sát tại quốc gia này. Theo thẩm định của ECFR, với các hỗ trợ của các cơ quan của Liên Âu về điều tra tài chính và chia sẻ các thông tin khác, chính quyền Moldova về cơ bản đã hóa giải được các can thiệp của Nga trong lĩnh vực mua phiếu bầu, giảm mạnh so với kỳ bầu cử tổng thống năm ngoái. Tổng cộng 25.000 người đã bị phạt vì tội mua bán phiếu bầu trong thời gian tranh cử. Chính quyền Moldova kết hợp tấn công các mạng lưới mua bán phiếu bầu với việc tuyên truyền rộng rãi về « tính chất tội phạm » của hoạt động này, nâng cao nhận thức cộng đồng quy mô lớn, « bao gồm quảng cáo, truyền hình và mạng xã hội, đặc biệt tại các nhà thờ Chính thống giáo », khiến « hầu hết các mạng lưới mua bán phiếu bầu » được coi là « đã bị tê liệt » trước bầu cử. Việc nhà tài phiệt Vladimir Plahotniuc bị dẫn độ từ Hy Lạp về Moldova ngay trước thềm bầu cử được coi là một đòn nặng giáng vào các thế lực thao túng. Plahotniuc là cựu chủ tịch đảng Dân Chủ Moldova cánh tả, cựu phó chủ tịch Quốc Hội, được coi là người giàu nhất Moldova. Plahotniuc cùng Ilan Shor, nhà tài phiệt Moldova, cựu chủ tịch đảng Sor thân Nga cánh hữu, hiện đang lưu vong tại Matxcơva, bị cáo buộc lừa đảo 1 tỉ euro. Cả hai đều chạy ra nước ngoài năm 2019 vì sợ bị bắt. Ilan Shor hiện bị cáo buộc đứng sau các tài trợ cho hoạt động đưa tin giả, tin bóp méo trên các mạng Facebook, TikTok, Telegram… Chống tin giả: Lần đầu tiên EU triển khai « Đội Phản ứng Nhanh » Lần đầu tiên Liên Âu triển khai Đội Phản ứng Nhanh chống lại cuộc chiến Hỗn hợp (Hybrid Rapid Response Team) để hỗ trợ một quốc gia, là Moldova, chống lại can thiệp của nước ngoài, từ đầu năm nay, với thành phần gồm nhóm chuyên gia từ Bruxelles và từ nhiều quốc gia thành viên. Vào tháng 6, Liên Âu họp với đại diện các tập đoàn truyền thông kỹ thuật số Google, Meta và TikTok cùng các cơ quan chức năng Moldova và các nhóm thuộc xã hội dân sự nước này để phối hợp đối phó với các chiến dịch thông tin sai lệch. Kể từ tháng 7/2025, Ủy Ban Châu Âu lập FACT, một chi nhánh khu vực thuộc Đài quan sát Truyền thông Kỹ thuật số Châu Âu (EDMO), tập trung vào việc chống các chiến dịch thông tin sai lệch của Nga trong kỳ bầu cử vừa qua tại Moldova. Chủ thuyết của Liên Âu : Kết nạp thành viên mới giúp « bảo đảm an ninh »  Liên Hiệp Châu Âu hiện tại gồm 27 quốc gia thành viên. Tính từ Cộng đồng Kinh tế châu Âu, thành lập năm 1957, với 6 nước (Pháp, Đức, Ý, Bỉ, Hà Lan, Luxembourg), được coi là tiền thân của Liên Âu, khối đã trải qua 7 đợt kết nạp. Việc mở rộng cho sự tham gia của các thành viên mới, về mặt nguyên tắc, được Liên Âu coi là điều giúp mang lại hòa bình và an ninh cho châu lục, thúc đẩy kinh tế, củng cố nền dân chủ, nhà nước pháp quyền, nhân quyền. Moldova và Ukraina, cùng Gruzia là ba quốc gia chính thức đệ đơn gia nhập Liên Âu ngay sau khi Nga tấn công Ukraina đầu năm 2022. Trong bối cảnh này, Ủy Ban Châu Âu tiếp tục coi việc mở rộng khối như một chiến lược không những là hàng đầu, mà còn có ý nghĩa sống còn với khối. Ủy viên châu Âu phụ trách việc kết nạp các thành viên mới, bà Marta Kos, nhận định : « Việc mở rộng Liên Âu là một yếu tố then chốt trong việc đảm bảo an ninh của châu Âu trong bối cảnh đối đầu leo ​​thang giữa các chế độ dân chủ và độc tài. » (họp báo sau cuộc gặp của các bộ trưởng phụ trách các vấn đề Châu Âu đầu tháng 9/2025, tại Copenhagen).   Ủy viên châu Âu phụ trách việc kết nạp các thành viên mới nhấn mạnh : « tiến trình mở rộng Liên Âu đã trở thành một phần của cuộc đối đầu địa-chính trị giữa các xã hội dân chủ tự do và các chế độ độc tài. Điều này được thể hiện rõ ràng và khắc nghiệt nhất ở Ukraina, cũng như qua các hình thức chiến tranh hỗn hợp, kín đáo hơn ở các quốc gia ứng cử viên khác, chẳng hạn như Cộng hòa Moldova ». Ủy viên phụ trách kết nạp khẳng định tiến trình gia nhập của Ukraina và Moldova đang tiến triển nhanh chóng, và Ủy Ban Châu Âu đang nỗ lực để thúc đẩy.  Trắc nghiệm « khả năng đề kháng » của châu Âu trước Putin Sau chiến thắng của đảng cầm quyền chủ trương hội nhập Liên Âu, thủ tướng Ba Lan Donald Tusk phát biểu trên X: « Các vị đã ngăn chặn được nỗ lực của Nga kiểm soát toàn bộ khu vực. Một bài học tốt cho tất cả chúng ta. » Trước thềm bầu cử, một báo cáo của Hội đồng Đối ngoại châu Âu ECFR,  nói rõ: « nếu các đảng phái hoặc nhóm đảng phái liên kết với điện Kremlin trúng cử, sẽ có rủi ro an ninh trực tiếp ở biên giới phía tây nam Ukraina và Nga sẽ có một căn cứ ở vùng trung tâm để tiến hành các hoạt động chống lại các nước Liên Âu ». Hội đồng Đối ngoại châu Âu giải thích: « Châu Âu nên xem Moldova như một nơi thử nghiệm khả năng đề kháng của chính mình (European resilience). Cuộc bầu cử này có thể mang đến cho Bruxelles cái nhìn sâu sắc và quý giá về các chiến thuật, các công cụ và các hệ quả từ các hoạt động của Matxcơva… Cơ hội để phản bác chiến lược tuyên truyền sai lệch và chiến tranh hỗn hợp của Nga ». Nga: Tham vọng phục hồi quyền lực tại nhiều vùng thuộc Liên Xô cũ Về mặt chính thức, chính quyền Nga không chống lại việc các nước nằm trong phạm vi ảnh hưởng của Matxcơva gia nhập Liên Hiệp Châu Âu. Tuy nhiên, tham vọng của Matxcơva khôi phục ảnh hưởng, thậm chí chi phối trở lại các vùng thuộc Liên Xô trước đây là điều mà đông đảo giới quan sát ghi nhận. Cách nay hai năm, truyền thông Mỹ loan tải kế hoạch bí mật của cơ quan an ninh Nga FSB, đề ra chiến lược 10 năm để đưa Moldova trở lại phạm vi ảnh hưởng của Nga. Chiến lược dường như được soạn thảo vào năm 2021. Trong các mục tiêu đề ra có việc phản đối « chính sách bành trướng của Rumani » tại Moldova, nơi Rumani là tiếng nói của đa số, và là ngôn ngữ chính thức. Chiến lược được coi là của cơ quan an ninh Nga cũng phản đối sự hợp tác của Moldova với khối NATO, tạo lập « các nhóm truyền bá cho quan điểm của điện Kremlin tại Moldova ». Làm thế nào để quyết tâm hội nhập với EU không dẫn đến xung đột với Nga ? Việc đảng cầm quyền tại Moldova, chủ trương nhanh chóng gia nhập Liên Âu, thắng cử Quốc Hội khiến không ít người thở phào nhẹ nhõm. Tuy nhiên nhiều nhà quan sát đặt câu hỏi : Liệu Moldova có thể hội nhập hoàn toàn với Liên Âu cùng lúc duy trì quan hệ bình thường với Matxcơva ? Trang mạng Le Diplomate, chuyên về địa chính trị, giới thiệu bài « Moldavia, thùng thuốc súng ở ngưỡng cửa châu Âu ? », dẫn lời chuyên gia Nga Andrew Korybko, thuộc trung tâm tư vấn Club Valdai, gần gũi với điện Kremlin, nói thẳng là việc NATO tiếp tục mở rộng về phía đông, có thể khiến quan hệ giữa Nga và NATO thêm căng thẳng. Và Moldavia có thể bị cuốn vào chiến tranh với Nga, như Ukraina. Tuy nhiên, trên thực tế, theo một số thăm dò dư luận gần đây, chỉ có một phần tư người Moldova ủng hộ gia nhập NATO, và tỉ lệ này gần như không thay đổi kể từ năm 2022, tức từ đầu cuộc xâm lăng của Nga chống Ukraina. Sự lựa chọn tỉnh táo và môi trường thông tin lành mạnh Vấn đề căn bản với đông đảo người dân Moldova, khi chọn con đường hội nhập nhanh chóng với Liên Âu, không phải là tham gia vào một khối quân sự bị Nga coi là đối thủ, mà là được sống trong một xã hội có an ninh, Nhà nước pháp quyền, các thể chế nhà nước có trách nhiệm, đời sống kinh tế được cải thiện, một xã hội không bị tham nhũng hoành hành, một xã hội mở cửa với những tiếng nói khác biệt. Đây cũng là các tôn chỉ của cơ chế Đối tác phía Đông giữa Liên Âu và Moldova, được xác định từ năm 2009. Xét theo các mục tiêu này, chiến thắng của đảng chủ trương hội nhập Liên Âu tại Moldova vừa qua, dù là một thắng lợi đáng kể, cũng chỉ là một bước tiến trên chặng đường dài và gian nan của quốc gia nhỏ bé, thuộc Liên Xô cũ. Trong hành trình dài này, điều quyết định là sự lựa chọn của người dân Moldova. Lựa chọn đúng hướng và tỉnh táo ắt chỉ có thể có được trong một môi trường thông tin minh bạch và lành mạnh, điều mà Liên Âu đã góp phần nỗ lực bảo vệ trong kỳ tranh cử Quốc hội Moldova vừa qua.

Sean, Cal, Katie & Dave speak with the founders of Manchester 24 Hours Run against Homlessness and runners of Manchester Road Runners. Molly has PBs of 20:03 for 5k, 42:08 for 10k, 93:57 for the half, and 3:28:12 for the marathon. Thomas has PBs of 17:23 for 5k, 35:43 for 10k, 82:26 for the half and 2:55:54 for the marathon.They both talk about Run Wild MCR, Manchester Road Runners, Parkruns, Commonwealth Games and Paris Olympics and how involved they are. As well as being involved in Ancoats Run Club, and Matchroom boxing. They have both met some incredible athletes and famous people from Eddie Hearn to Sifan Hassan and the Hardest Geezer. Thomas talks about how he has a vision for Manchester Road Ruunners and how it can be sustainable without him. He tells us how they started Manchester 24 Hour Run Against Homelessness and how they want to branch out as much as possible to raise even more money. Molly tells us about her organisation of the Emma Horrell Canal 10k and how it was to have the Peel Parkrun record even if it was for just one week. Molly tells us about her Marathon experiences and how she feels she might not do another one (but we know that she will). Both ran the Paris Marathon at the Olympics which was the first ever mass participation marathon held at an Olympic games.The team only updated a week ago, but we had Katie back to tell us all about the Berlin Marathon and how hot it was. Strongest marathon yet from Katie. Cal gives an update on Manchester half prep, Sean is back to running nearly 2 hours and Dave has a big smile on his face with XC starting this weekend, but he wont be at Woodbank park... This episode is sponsored by Flapjackery. Flapjackery is where the humble oat meets indulgence. From its bakery on the edge of Dartmoor in West Devon, it crafts uniquely British, artisan luxury flapjacks using only the finest ingredients. With flavours ranging from classic to inventive combinations like salted caramel brownie and apple & blackcurrant, each bite is a decadent treat—and they are all gluten-free.

It's Chicago Marathon week, and the Relay crew runs a full-on snake draft with five-person rosters and XC-style scoring. Matt hosts alongside Erika, Peter, Kofuzi, and Tommie Runz.

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What do Sepp Kuss, Christopher Blevins, Howard Grotts, and Asa Vermette have in common? They all grew up in the small town of Durango, Colorado. The list of cycling pros that now live there is formidable, and includes our guest, 3x Olympian and 15x XC and CX National Champion Todd Wells. Last week, it was announced that Durango would host the 2030 mountain bike World Championships, 40 years after hosting the very first edition in 1990.Todd sat down with Payson to talk about how he and a group of others helped win Durango the coveted event, the logistics that went into their bid, and what he hopes it will bring to the town. He also talks about the impact that the first World Champs had on Durango, and all the hats he now wears in his post-professional cycling career. Instagram: @withpacepodYouTube: Payson McElveen Email: howdy@withpace.cc

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September delivered some incredible bike racing, featuring the Mountain Bike and Road Bike World Championships, the Lenzerheide World Cup DH and XC, and the US Open Downhill, providing us with plenty to discuss. News on the bike industry side was a familiar affair, with YT going through a rough patch and retail sales being slow. There was also some rather shocking news about Giant regarding alleged labor law violations in Taiwan. Dylan and Simon go over all that, plus some cool new products we're testing, and we give our thoughts on the potential new mountain bike wheel size that looks to be gaining traction. All this and more in this month's Reviewing the News episode.RELATED LINKS:Blister Mountain Bike Buyer's GuideGet Our Free Newsletter & Gear GiveawaysBLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredTOPICS & TIMES:Are 32” Wheels Coming? (2:01)Markus Flossman Buying Back YT (8:07)Giant's Alleged Labor Law Violations (14:33)MTB World Championships Recap (18:01)XC World Championships Recap (22:25)Road World Championships Recap (30:21)US Open in Killington (33:35)Has Dakota Norton Found His Form? (33:58)New Products (37:03)Off-Grid eMTB Battery Charging (52:53)Handlebar width? (58:18)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDGEAR:30Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave, Sean and Cal talk to a Royton Road Runner who has completed over 40 marathons with a PB of 3.04. He has completed the 200 mile Ultra Great Britain twice, Race Across Scotland twice. A repeat offender in the Spine Races having completed the full 268 mile winter race twice and the summer version once. Colin tells us how his dad inspired his running watching him do XC and other races, London Marathon being one. After a small break from running he returned to running at the age of 30 where he wanted to complete London Marathon. Running a PB of 3:04, he couldnt dip under that sub 3 hour mark but then the love of ultras appeared. Colin also is a founder of Greenfield Greyhounds, he tells us how this cam about along with the people who came to join the club. Colin tells us about his Ultra races and gives us some insight into his experiences along with a good story about the GM 200. With a quick fire round that was very entertaining, make sure you give it a listen.The team do race reviews for relays, marathons and a silver medal for Jake Wightman in the 1500m. Dave talks about getting back to racing, having 6 months off racing but then does 4 races in 4 weeks. Cal has been poorly for a few weeks but will he be ready for Manchester Half. Sean talks about getting back to running after a small injury and with Valencia 11 weeks away, he is hopeful its all going to come together. This episode is sponsored by James Moles running coaching. James has been coaching experienced runners and those getting into running for over 7 years. From weekly and monthly session planning, advice on nutrition and race day prep as well as strength sessions specific to runners, James offers a range of services to help support you be the best runner you can be. For more info, visit James Moles running coaching on socials.

Las afinidades electivas es una obra maestra que fusiona la pasión romántica con la reflexión filosófica, ofreciendo un retrato inolvidable de las fuerzas que moldean el amor y el destino humano. Goethe, con su genio para combinar ciencia, arte y espiritualidad, crea una novela que trasciende su tiempo, invitando al lector a explorar las complejidades de las relaciones humanas y las consecuencias de nuestras elecciones. Su estilo sobrio y simbólico, junto con su análisis psicológico y social, hace de esta obra un hito del romanticismo y un precursor del realismo moderno. Leer Las afinidades electivas es sumergirse en un mundo donde la pasión y el deber chocan, dejando tras de sí una reflexión profunda sobre lo que significa ser humano. Invito al lector a descubrir esta joya literaria, cuya belleza y sabiduría siguen iluminando nuestra comprensión del amor y la vida."Crónicas Lunares di Sun" es un podcast cultural presentado por Irving Sun, que abarca una variedad de temas, desde la literatura y análisis de libros hasta discusiones sobre actualidad y personajes históricos. Se difunde en múltiples plataformas como Ivoox, Apple Podcast, Spotify y YouTube, donde también ofrece contenido en video, incluyendo reflexiones sobre temas como la meditación y la filosofía teosófica. Los episodios exploran textos y conceptos complejos, buscando fomentar la reflexión y el autoconocimiento entre su audiencia, los "Lunares", quienes pueden interactuar y apoyar el programa a través de comentarios, redes sociales y donaciones. AVISO LEGAL: Los cuentos, poemas, fragmentos de novelas, ensayos y todo contenido literario que aparece en Crónicas Lunares di Sun podrían estar protegidos por derecho de autor (copyright). Si por alguna razón los propietarios no están conformes con el uso de ellos por favor escribirnos al correo electrónico cronicaslunares.sun@hotmail.com y nos encargaremos de borrarlo inmediatamente. Si te gusta lo que escuchas y deseas apoyarnos puedes dejar tu donación en PayPal, ahí nos encuentras como @IrvingSun  https://paypal.me/IrvingSun?country.x=MX&locale.x=es_XC  Síguenos en:  Telegram: Crónicas Lunares di Sun  ⁠Crónicas Lunares di Sun - YouTube⁠ ⁠https://t.me/joinchat/QFjDxu9fqR8uf3eR⁠  ⁠https://www.facebook.com/cronicalunar/?modal=admin_todo_tour⁠  ⁠Crónicas Lunares (@cronicaslunares.sun) • Fotos y videos de Instagram⁠  ⁠https://twitter.com/isun_g1⁠  ⁠https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9lODVmOWY0L3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz⁠  ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4x2gFdKw3FeoaAORteQomp⁠  https://mx.ivoox.com/es/s_p2_759303_1.html⁠ https://tunein.com/user/gnivrinavi/favorites⁠ 

Iluminaciones de Arthur Rimbaud es una obra fundacional dela poesía moderna, un testimonio del poder transformador del lenguaje y la imaginación. Su exploración de lo visionario, lo marginal y lo trascendente desafía a Los Lunares a repensar los límites de la realidad y el arte. Como poeta-vidente, Rimbaud nos lega un universo de imágenes que, como relámpagos, iluminan la condición humana en toda su complejidad. Esta obra es imprescindible para quienes buscan comprender la evolución de la poesía y el espíritu rebelde que marcó la modernidad. Te invito a leer Iluminaciones para descubrir un mundo donde la poesía no solo refleja la vida, sino que la reinventa."Crónicas Lunares di Sun" es un podcast cultural presentado por Irving Sun, que abarca una variedad de temas, desde la literatura y análisis de libros hasta discusiones sobre actualidad y personajes históricos. Se difunde en múltiples plataformas como Ivoox, Apple Podcast, Spotify y YouTube, donde también ofrece contenido en video, incluyendo reflexiones sobre temas como la meditación y la filosofía teosófica. Los episodios exploran textos y conceptos complejos, buscando fomentar la reflexión y el autoconocimiento entre su audiencia, los "Lunares", quienes pueden interactuar y apoyar el programa a través de comentarios, redes sociales y donaciones. AVISO LEGAL: Los cuentos, poemas, fragmentos de novelas, ensayos y todo contenido literario que aparece en Crónicas Lunares di Sun podrían estar protegidos por derecho de autor (copyright). Si por alguna razón los propietarios no están conformes con el uso de ellos por favor escribirnos al correo electrónico cronicaslunares.sun@hotmail.com y nos encargaremos de borrarlo inmediatamente. Si te gusta lo que escuchas y deseas apoyarnos puedes dejar tu donación en PayPal, ahí nos encuentras como @IrvingSun  https://paypal.me/IrvingSun?country.x=MX&locale.x=es_XC  Síguenos en:  Telegram: Crónicas Lunares di Sun  ⁠Crónicas Lunares di Sun - YouTube⁠ ⁠https://t.me/joinchat/QFjDxu9fqR8uf3eR⁠  ⁠https://www.facebook.com/cronicalunar/?modal=admin_todo_tour⁠  ⁠Crónicas Lunares (@cronicaslunares.sun) • Fotos y videos de Instagram⁠  ⁠https://twitter.com/isun_g1⁠  ⁠https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9lODVmOWY0L3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz⁠  ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4x2gFdKw3FeoaAORteQomp⁠  https://mx.ivoox.com/es/s_p2_759303_1.html⁠ https://tunein.com/user/gnivrinavi/favorites⁠ 

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As the XC season heats up, we are joined by the PreNats Champ, BJ Sorg. He discusses the importance of heading down to see the course , leadership within a young team, and the impact of Al's legacy on their training. He shares insights on preparation strategies for the national meet, his personal training reflections, and the role of competition in his journey. We also learn about his Strava tendencies.How to Support D3 Glory Days:⁠Hats⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THE NEWSLETTER!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠D3 Glory Days Venmo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We launched a Patreon!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Strava⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Crowder College Head Coach Jake Holt joins Airey Bros Radio to break down how a brand-new NJCAA program rocketed into the national conversation—#7 men, #5 women (preseason)—and why JUCO is a powerful springboard for recruits.We cover Holt's 20+ years at East Newton HS (17 conference titles, 17 district titles, 6 state trophies), the origins of SWMO Running Camp (400+ campers), Crowder's international recruiting pipeline (Kenya), training philosophy (tempos, threshold hills, 1K benchmarks), life in the Ozarks (real trails, real hills), and a 2025 schedule that points straight at Fort Dodge—plus whether the team will double back for the NJCAA Half Marathon Championship.If you're a high school XC/TF athlete, parent, or coach exploring JUCO → NCAA D1/D2/D3/NAIA pathways, this episode is packed with real talk on scholarships, fit, culture, development, and competing right away.

On this episode of Airey Bros Radio, we go belly-to-belly with Coach Dean Freitag, the new Head Cross Country & Track & Field Coach at Wilberforce University—the nation's first private HBCU.A two-time NAIA Race Walking National Champion, Freitag shares how he's rebuilding Wilberforce XC/TF from zero athletes to over 50 in less than a year. We cover recruiting philosophy, HBCU athletics, building a team culture, double-threshold training, and what it means to “embrace the suck.”

If you are a cross country runner working on period recovery, this episode is for you! On today's episode, Jenna, Reilly, and Lilly talk through a real life athlete example of someone who got her period back working with RBSN! This athlete started working on period recovery during her summer season before her fall XC season kicked off! Tune in to hear about the changes she made to successfully get her period back! The Eat More Carbs Podcast is the go-to podcast for the GIRLIES who want to fuel their body properly with easy, fun and simple nutrition! Hosted by Reilly Beatty and Jenna Fisher, two registered dietitians that bring you weekly episodes to help you meet your goals while breaking free of diet culture.You can follow Reilly, Jenna and Lilly on Instagram @easy.sports.nutrition @jenna.fisher.nutrition and @lillyreimer.nutrition To apply to the RBSN Period Recovery Program, visit reillybeatty.com or click here

Blenheim's GFS Saddles 8/9yo Class is the bit of the season where you can spot tomorrow's five-star horses in real time. The brief is simple: start in the low-20s, keep the rails up in an early Saturday show-jumping, then hang on when cross-country time gets pricey. Expect a few classy nines to look polished and one or two bold eights to make a name for themselves. This episode looks at the form that usually wins here, the contenders most likely to land it, and the quieter names on our radar. Highlights Conditions: Likely good-to-soft → closer dressage, expensive XC time. What wins: Start in the 20s, finish sub-30; true FODs here are rare. Show jumping: Early Saturday,

Loam hunting, superbikes, and downhill! This week Olly and Davi discuss why riders are obsessed with loam, World Superbike vs MTB, BMC's possibly secret XC dropper tech, Olly talks about his trip to Les Gets to discover a new hobby, Ronan Dunne's insane run and Theo Erlangsen winning the internet. We also talk Cerro Abajo in Italy, Billy Bolt's Red Bull Tyne Ride, the future of urban racing, answer your listener questions and much more. The Ride Companion Christmas Ride at BikePark Wales! Olly & Jono's Slovenia Holiday! Episode Sponsors:-  - Hiplok → Head on over to http://hiplok.com/trc to claim your exclusive offer and keep YOUR bikes YOURS. - Troy Lee Designs brand new stage pro knee guards are now live. Learn more at https://troyleedesigns.com - Want an easy way to tick your daily nutritional needs? Support the show and get 15% OFF HUEL products with code ‘RIDE' at huel.com. Unlock a healthier, easier way to eat with Huel — nutritionally complete meals in minutes, so you can focus on what really matters… biking. Get early access & ad-free episodes → https://www.patreon.com/theridecompanion You can also support our long term partners: - Marin Bikes: marinbikes.com/gb - Focus Bikes: focus-bikes.com - HUEL: Get 15% OFF with code 'RIDE' at huel.com/ - Hiplok: https://hiplok.com/the-ride-companion  - Play Fantasy Downhill at The Race Companion: theracecompanion.com instagram.com/theracecompanion - Get 10% off Troy Lee Designs with code 'theridecompanion' at saddleback.avln.me/c/OzduCWvjtcOr - Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs at athleticgreens.com/RIDECOMPANION - Compex: Get 20% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION' at compex.com/uk/ - Worx: Get 15% off with code ‘THERIDECOMPANION' at worx.com - LAKA: Get 30 days of FREE insurance with code ‘RIDECOMPANION30' at laka.co - HKT Products: Use code ‘PODCAST' for 10% off the entire site. Follow Olly Wilkins Instagram @odub_23 YouTube @owilkins23 The Ride Companion Instagram @theridecompanion YouTube @TheRideCompanion YouTube clips and BTS channel @moreridecompanion Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more theridecompanion.co.uk

This week, Ronan and Dave ponder how they would equip an entry-level road bike, and while chatting, realise that maybe the industry has backed itself into a costly corner.Of course, there's a PSA and a bunch of tech news to discuss. Meanwhile, members of Escape Collective get access to Ask a Wrench, where this week Dave and Zach Edwards answer four member-submitted technical questions.Enjoy!Time stamps:3:15 - How would we spec an entry-level road race bike22:30 - A PSA to grease your axles27:20 - Cervelo's new R530:40 - Castelli's PFAS-free poor weather jacket37:00 - SRAM's 1987 Limited Edition Silver group38:00 - What's coming up, plus Escape gets a much-wanted feature42:00 - Ask a Wrench (member's only)44:00 - Suspension service intervals and not riding50:00 - Breaking chainring bolts56:00 - Using a shorter fork on a modern XC bike1:01:30 - Why are aero wheels not a thing in fast MTB races?

Director of Cross Country & Track & Field Sean Robinson joins Airey Bros Radio to unpack how he's building Drew University into a Division III contender—after a decorated two-decade run at Morris Hills HS (10 state titles, 21 sectionals, NJSCA Hall of Fame). We cover honest D3 recruiting (why grades = money), the value of liberal arts & internships near NYC, data-driven training with gait analysis, and the mindset shift from “win” to “win or learn.” Robinson also details Drew's first All-American (Sage Hendershot, 2024), school records, and hosting the Landmark Conference XC meet.You'll hear about:Building a D3 program from the ground up—staffing, systems, cultureD3 merit aid vs. athletic $$$ and how academics unlock offersCampus/training: “The Forest,” trail access, Madison safety, NYC internshipsManaging athletes in the social-media era: focus > comparisonHands-on coaching: gait analysis, injury prevention, Google Classroom workflows2025 outlook: deeper rosters, first meet notes, and hosting Landmark XCPerfect for: high-school athletes & families exploring Division III, coaches refining culture, and anyone curious how a teacher-coach builds sustainable success.Follow & Support Airey Bros Radio: YouTube (@Aireybros)• Instagram (@aireybrosradio) • Spotify & Apple Podcasts• Coaching: Black Sheep Endurance• Buy Me a Coffee (links in show notes)Show Notes / Chapters00:55 — Why Airey Bros spotlights D2/D3/NAIA/NJCAA programs02:00 — Robinson's Drew milestones: first All-American (Sage Hendershot), school records04:40 — Jersey icebreaker: Taylor Ham vs. pork roll05:40 — Origin story: basketball to XC, Kutztown University, teacher-coach roots08:45 — Morris Hills → Drew: choosing the next mountain, vision for the program10:50 — The reality of college coaching: recruiting never stops14:15 — D3 truth: merit aid, academics, and why grades = money18:00 — What Drew is known for: Business, Marketing, Education, History, Theater19:45 — Training environment: trails from campus, Madison safety, NYC access22:05 — Internships that still fit practice (train to Penn Station)22:57 — Program momentum: jumps group growth driven by All-American success24:58 — Staff as “clinicians,” CEO leadership without micromanaging26:20 — Hands-on coaching: gait analysis, injury prevention, Google Classroom33:10 — “Win or learn”: reframing failure & athlete mental health37:50 — Advice to HS recruits: trust your coach, limit comparison, love the process40:57 — Training talk: thresholds, biochemistry-backed decisions45:10 — Why “Drew is the stone,” not a stepping stone45:55 — 2025 notes: NJIT Alumni opener; hosting Landmark XC at Oak Ridge47:04 — Rapid fire: black coffee, mirror pep talks, Foo Fighters, single-digit golf HC

Mari and Jaidyn recap the beginning of the XC season!

Dave and Alex welcome Courtney Decker to the show and we talk about her running journey, balancing life and running and more!

Today we discuss the phase II level of XC attacks in pickleball, brought to you by our own Mircea Morariu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Got a chance to go test a 2025 KTM 300 XC up in the hills of the high desert so I decided to make a show about it since I liked it so much. After that decision, I decided to grab Jamie Ellis from Twisted Development to talk about some of his magical ECU mapping he does to the stock KTM 300XC. Get the scoop on KTM's best off-road two stroke right here!

Tựa Đề: Xét Xử Công Minh; Kinh Thánh: Châm-ngôn 24:23-25; Tác Giả: VPNS; Loạt Bài: Sống Với Thánh Kinh, Bài Học Kinh Thánh Hằng Ngày, Tĩnh Nguyện Hằng Ngày, Sống Với Thánh Kinh

This episode is packed with energy, insights, good running shoes, best snacks and XC spirit!

In our first story, Hammy shares his tale about family, faith, and finding yourself. What starts as a journey of self-discovery after a life-altering decision takes an unexpected turn, leading to a hilarious and surprisingly public health crisis on the very first day of a new job. Sometimes, life’s most challenging moments can also be the most liberating. Hammy calls his story “Hammy's First Day at the Health Department”. Hammy – Photo credit: kmr studios Hammy works in occupational safety, health and risk management, and he's the founder and creative director of Queer Butte Arts and Culture, a new group celebrating local queer art, queer culture and local queer history. Last year, he was named one of Southwest Montana's 20 Under 40, and this year he was honored as the Young Professional of the Year by the Butte Local Development Corporation. He is a homosexual, and lives in Butte with his partner Clayton—also a homosexual. He's passionate about harm reduction, ending stigma, and walking on his hands. Above all, Hammy believes storytelling can save lives—and he's thrilled to be here tonight to share his story! In our next story, Katie Van Dorn recounts a childhood marked by an unexpected physical challenge to a life defined by adventure and a relentless pursuit of wellness. Katie's journey is filled with extraordinary feats, unexpected setbacks, and profound self-discovery. Katie calls her story “The Cracks are How the Light Gets In”. Katie Van Dorn – Photo credit: kmr studios Originally from La Jolla, California, Katie Van Dorn studied Exercise Physiology at The University of Montana and earned her B.S & M.S in Exercise Physiology/Preventive Health. Katie is a professional chef and is a Certified International Tour Director as well as a Certified Culinary and Wellness Coach. She is passionate about the outdoors and is a compassionate real estate agent who has been caring for homebuyers and sellers alike in Missoula for over 20 years. Katie loves hiking, XC skiing, swimming, gardening and cooking. You may have heard her Freeforms show on Montana Public Radio where she is a rotating host and producer of Thursday Freeforms. Karna Sundby goes on a blind date in Seattle leads to a whirlwind romance and a life that feels like a dream. But when an unimaginable tragedy strikes, one woman’s world shatters, forcing her to confront the deepest despair. Follow her incredible journey through loss, unexpected healing, and the profound discovery of purpose amidst the pain. Karna calls her story “Finding the Gift”. Karna Sundby – Photo credit: kmr studios With 30 years involvement in the field of human transformation, Karna Sundby is passionate about helping people make measurable transformations in themselves and their ways of thinking. Working with clients in person and on the phone, she helps clientele overcome their obstacles and manifest their dreams. As a Master NLP Practitioner (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), along with other modalities, Karna specializes in helping clients heal from all kinds of trauma. Karna currently has an office at Peak Health and Wellness on Blue Mountain Road in Missoula, MT. You can reach her via phone or email: karna@inneraccess.org | 406-880-2555. Kara Adolphson is a college freshman grappling with a secret grief. Kara vows to herself that she will navigate her new life and grief silently. But on the anniversary of a profound loss, an unexpected invitation leads to an art exhibit, a surprising discovery, and a breakthrough moment of joy and healing. Kara calls her story “Finding Humor After Loss”. Kara Adolphson – Photo credit: kmr studios Kara Adolphson. Kara is a Montanan, community member, therapist, and storyteller who finds joy in the arts, the outdoors, and bluebird days in Missoula. She believes in the power of vulnerability, humor, and shared experience to bring people together. A lover of language and listening, Kara is committed to fostering connection, whether it’s in the counseling room, on a trail, or around the dinner table. Tonight, she's honored to be on the Tell Us Something stage, where storytelling becomes a bridge for connection.

For Episode 197 we have Adam Yeoman, the Executive Director for the Copper Harbor Trails Club. During this conversation we talk all things Copper Harbor 2025, which includes some past events, future events, new trails, and there is also some intel on what participants of the 2025 Copper Harbor Trails Fest might have in store in terms of both XC and Enduro Course. Adam covers a lot during our conversation, and Copper Harbor as a trail organization has a ton going on, so even if you are not from the Upper Midwest there are some pieces of information that you may find interesting or helpful for your trail community. Topics Include: Brief bit of Copper Harbor and Keweenaw Penisula History The transition from club president to Executive Director Staff at Copper Harbor Trails Club Ride the Keweenaw Event Copper Harbor Trails Fest Orbion – Title Sponsor of Trails Fest Women's & Men's Ride Clinics New Trails coming online Keweenaw Point Trail continues to be built New Start Hub at the top of East Bluff Winter Trails for Copper Harbor Trails Club Nordic Skiing Hints about 2025 Trails Fest Course for both the XC and Enduro Other events that have been held in Copper Harbor in 2025 Rough Stuff Rally 906 Adventure Crusher 12 hours of All You Can East Bluffet – Endurance Enduro What Adam looks for in a Trail Community Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: Copper Harbor Trails Club: https://www.copperharbortrails.org/ East Bluff Bike Park: https://eastbluffbikepark.com/ Orbion – Title Sponsor for Copper Harbor Trails Fest: https://orbionspace.com/ Rough Stuff Rally: https://bikejerks.com/pages/rough-stuff-rally 906 Adventure Crusher: https://906adventureteam.com/mountain-bike-events/the-crusher/   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/ Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/josh Smith's Bike Shop – 130 Years of Excellence: www.smithsbikes.com   Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

Rebecca Rusch, dubbed the “Queen of Pain,” is a living legend in ultra‑endurance cycling and adventure racing. A seven‑time world champion across disciplines—ranging from 24‑hour MTB to gravel and masters XC—she's also an Emmy‑winning documentarian, bestselling author, and motivational speaker. . A 2022 inductee into the Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame and 2019 Mountain Bike Hall of Fame nominee, Rebecca continues to expand the sport through her Be Good Foundation all while inspiring riders worldwide to explore, endure, and give back.NOMIO is clinically proven to:Lower lactate levels, Reduce oxidative stress, Improve training adaptations And deliver a noticeable boost from the very first dose. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.drinknomio.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and check out this game changing supplement. 4iiiiReady to elevate your cycling game? Trust the 4iiii PRECISION 3+ Powermeter—precision, performance, and peace of mind, all in one.Learn more by visiting http://www.4iiii.comREAPCustom Carbon Composition Bikes made in the UK. REAP's gravel bike is set to redefine gravel riding with 50mm+ tyre clearance https://reapbikes.com/

The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts.Join the Newsletter at: ⁠MidPack Musings SubStack⁠⁠Support the MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠.⁠Check Out MPP Merch Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods.Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy's Coaching PageSTOKED TO PARTNER WITH  JANJI HYPERLYTE LIQUID PERFORMANCEBEAR BUTT WIPES USE PROMO CODE MIDPACER FOR A SWEET DISCOUNT“Hope will bring you home—those words rode with me all 100 miles.”Julio Palma's path from overwhelmed grad student to two-time Hardrock finisher is a testament to grit, generosity, and believing in second chances. Born in Mexico City, this Penn State chemistry professor first laced up in 2006 to outrun depression. Road marathons led to a JFK 50 debut, then a deep dive into East-coast classics like the Laurel Highlands 70 before joining the “Wild & Tough” fraternity at Hardrock 100, twice.In this episode listeners will hear:Hope on the wait-list: how Julio got Ryan's bib 14 minutes before the 2025 Hardrock start and kissed the rock in 41 hours.Balancing beakers & big miles: the juggling act of a tenure-track load, family life, and 4 a.m. trail sessions (plus why his wife logs 20-mile treadmill runs).Community over competition: pandemic fund-raisers, assistant XC coaching, and creating safer spaces for women and BIPOC runners.Lessons from failure & fog: Western States, a humid slog at Laurel Highlands, and why “balance means choosing what matters most right now.”Brands & events name-checked: Hardrock, Western States, Laurel Highlands Ultra, JFK 50, Barkley Fall Classic.Links:Julio's IG - @palmajlHardrock 100 Endurance Run hardrock100.comLaurel Highlands 70.5 Ultra REDPOINT PRODUCTIONSJFK 50 Mile jfk50mile.orgWestern States Endurance Run WSERBarkley Fall Classic UltraSignupPartner Links: Janji - Janji.comA big shoutout to our sponsor, Janji! Their running apparel is designed for everyday exploration, and 2% of sales support clean water initiatives worldwide. Plus, with a five-year guarantee, you know it's gear you can trust. Check them out at janji.com.Use the code MIDPACKER for 10% off your order.Hyerlyte Liquid Performance - https://www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.comMade by the ultra-endurance athlete, for the ultra-endurance athlete.H001 is a new hydration mix that has the carbs and sodium your body needs for high-output adventures in a single serving.Check them out at hyperlyteliquidperformance.comUse the code MIDPACKER for 10% off your individual order and 10% off your first subscription order.Bear Butt Wipes - Bearbuttwipes.comPortable individually wrapped wipes for when nature calls and a DNF is not an option. Bear Butt Wipes: Stay wild. Stay clean.Check them out at Bearbuttwipes.comUse the code MIDPACKER for 10% off your order.⁠Run Trail Life⁠ - https://runtraillife.com/Find Official MPP Merch on RTL!!Use code: midpackerpod to double the donation from your purchase. Visit RunTrailLife.com to check out our line of Hats and Organic cotton T's.⁠Freetrail⁠ - https://freetrail.com/Visit Freetrail.com to sign up today.Hardrock 100, Western States 100, Laurel Highlands 70, JFK 50, Barkley Fall Classic, wait-list, inclusion, trail running, ultramarathon, academic balance, family, Pennsylvania trails, Silverton, hope, community, treadmill training

Send us a textThe GSE Podcast welcomes Jennifer Zucchino (IEMA Executive Director), John Jezo (Endeavor Sales Manager), and Jenny Lescohier (Editor) to discuss the upcoming GSE Expo in Las Vegas this September and its exciting new features.• Fortbrand has acquired Xcēd, retaining all employees while expanding service offerings• IEMA has partnered with Endeavor to create an enhanced show experience with 210+ exhibitors expected• Only 25% of exhibitors are currently IEMA members despite significant benefits including 10% booth discount• The reimagined Demo Zone sponsored by PCS will feature scheduled equipment demonstrations throughout the show• The new "Layover Lounge" replaces the beer garden concept with a more inclusive social gathering space• The "Oasis" provides shaded seating with fans, phone charging, and prime viewing of demo activities• Ground Support Worldwide will present its Leaders of the Year Awards at the Expo• Registration is trending up with 2,000-2,500 attendees expected• A mobile app is being developed to enhance the attendee experience• Electric vehicles and sustainability technologies will be prominent themes throughout the showRegister at gseexpo.com to secure your spot at the GSE Expo, September 16-18 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.Looking for dependable and on demand ground support equipment leasing? Fortbrand is your go to partner. We specialize in tailored operating leases for airlines, cargo carriers, and ground handlers, delivering top tier equipment without the wait. From the latest electric GSE to traditional units, Fortbrand offers flexible terms, competitive rates, and a customer experience that is second to none. Keep your ramp moving with confidence. Visit fortbrand.com and experience GSE leasing redefined.

Reach out and touch us: shiftlesslive@gmail.comTested to the Limits: Austin Whittington on Biking Adventures, Training Insights, and the Art of EnduranceIn this episode of 'Shiftless,' hosts Brad and Kevin delve into a conversation with Austin Whittington, a dedicated and unassuming figure in the DFW biking community. Celebrating their 113th episode, they reflect on their show's journey and accomplishments. The discussion centers on Austin's impressive feat in the annual Judgment Day Ride, a grueling 70-mile event through 10 trails in 24 hours. Austin details his last-minute decision, preparation, and the unique approach he took, including riding on a gravel bike and commuting between trails. They also explore training routines, equipment choices, and bike preferences, with Austin sharing insights on minimal use of a coach, creating his own route planning, and a unique way of hot waxing his bike chain. The trio discusses the importance of safety, the perception of XC racing, and Austin's philosophy of always having fun and pushing personal limits in cycling.00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff01:18 Special Guest Introduction: Austin Whittington02:28 Judgment Day Event Overview04:07 Austin's Unique Challenge05:20 Training and Preparation Insights05:59 Mountain Biking Adventures10:55 Nutrition and Fueling Strategies25:30 Training Philosophy and Techniques39:42 Maintaining the Drive to Ride40:23 Overcoming Physical and Mental Setbacks41:40 Preparing for a Challenging Ride43:28 Discussing Gear and Equipment45:10 Bikepacking Essentials and Strategies46:52 Nutrition and Hydration Tips52:54 Favorite Rides and Future Plans01:09:13 Bike Components and Preferences01:16:00 Introduction to Coil Shocks01:16:16 Suspension Layouts and Coil Shock Benefits01:18:19 Challenges with Forks01:18:56 Fork Alignment Issues and Solutions01:21:20 Exploring Fork Brands and Preferences01:23:53 Mountain Bike Racing Scene01:25:40 Bike Fit and Crank Length Discussion01:36:03 Waxing Bike Chains01:38:14 Balancing Wheels and Training Tips01:51:07 Cycling Safety and Road Etiquette01:53:49 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Auditor Celeste reviews the Kerrits Coachella Waterproof Barn Boot, Jamie had XC adventures over the weekend and some Studies Show. Plus, if you could go back in time 20 years and could tell your younger self one thing, what would it be? Listen in…HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3741 – Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekTitle Sponsor: WERM FlooringPic Credit: Kerrits Coachella Waterproof Barn Boot and Auditor Holly's New Horse (Printed with permission).Guest: Auditor Celeste reviews the Kerrits Coachella Waterproof Barn Boot Guest: Auditor Holly on her new horse.Additional support for this podcast provided by: SaddleFit 4 Life 7 Day Free Trial, COSEQUIN® Joint Health Supplement, Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:05:34 - Daily Whinnies07:33 - Jamie's XC Schooling19:50 - Auditor Celeste Product Review29:00 - Studies Show42:40 - Question of the Week

Auditor Celeste reviews the Kerrits Coachella Waterproof Barn Boot, Jamie had XC adventures over the weekend and some Studies Show. Plus, if you could go back in time 20 years and could tell your younger self one thing, what would it be? Listen in…HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3741 – Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekTitle Sponsor: WERM FlooringPic Credit: Kerrits Coachella Waterproof Barn Boot and Auditor Holly's New Horse (Printed with permission).Guest: Auditor Celeste reviews the Kerrits Coachella Waterproof Barn Boot Guest: Auditor Holly on her new horse.Additional support for this podcast provided by: SaddleFit 4 Life 7 Day Free Trial, COSEQUIN® Joint Health Supplement, Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:05:34 - Daily Whinnies07:33 - Jamie's XC Schooling19:50 - Auditor Celeste Product Review29:00 - Studies Show42:40 - Question of the Week

Today on the podcast is Blake Reynolds!Blake just recently transferred to run at Grand Canyon University (GCU) in Arizona, after a successful freshman collegiate season at The University of New Mexico. Blake is an alum of Central Kitsap High School in Washington, a rival to my current high school, Seattle Prep.Blake holds PRs of: 1:55 (800m), 4:11 (1600m), 9:14 (3200m), 15:24 (5K XC).Blake and I chatted today about his early development in the sport of running, coming from a soccer background and being forced by his coaches and parents to specialize in the sport of running. In high school, Blake found early success, finishing 15th at the Washington State XC meet in the 3A classification, where he was projected to finish 45th going in.Blake followed this up with an incredibly successful track season, where he ran 9:14 for 3200m and 4:11 for 1600m, good enough to finish 5th at the State meet and become the 3rd-fastest sophomore 1600m runner in the nation at that time.Unfortunately, however, Blake's career took and unfortunate and career-altering turn. During the summer going into his junior year, Blake broke his ankle doing non-running-related activities. While he had a nice recovery, running 15:24 at Nike Portland XC in the fall, this comeback was short-lived. At the League Championships in XC his junior year, Blake re-injured that ankle, leaving him unable to walk, and sidelining him for the District Championships meet. Blake was healthy enough to run at the State Championships, where he had his breakout performance the year prior. That year, while he was projected to finish in the top three, Blake, in one of the lowest of his career, finished 24th in that race in a time of 16:36.6.While I would love to say there was a comeback, Blake was unable to recover his high school career. He had three more unsatisfactory seasons to close off his high school career, and was unable to break 4:20 for 1600m his senior year. Blake said he was never able to make peace with the disappointing end to his four years.Blake and I talk about what it was like being at rock bottom and in hindsight, what he would have done differently physically and mentally, invaluable advice that could help you in your career and rise to the top.We also discuss his freshman year at UNM, getting to run with some of the greatest collegiate athletes in our sport, like Habtom Samuel, and some exclusive physical and mental training techniques that Blake has utilized to increase his performance and build an optimistic outlook for his future.Overall, through Blake's experiences and his failures, Blake has adopted a “one step at a time” philosophy, learning the importance of focusing on the present moment, especially when navigating injuries or setbacks. From this, Blake has also learned why mental training is critical for great athletes looking to become elite.Blake understand that he is still developing and leans into the long game, something we can all adapt and apply to our own careers.I hope you enjoy this episode of The Sunday Shakeout!Please consider leaving a follow and a five-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

Today on the show is the 4th appearance of Erik Semling!Erik holds PRs of 4:20 (1600m), 9:10 (3200m), and 15:00 (5K XC). He an age-group world record-holder in the 5000m and 10000m.If you have been following Erik's journey since middle school, where he broke age-group world records in the 5K and 10K, as well as our previous conversations, they you know that my conversation with him today is not some recurring segment. Today, we get a new chapter of Erik's running career.The last time we talked, Erik was fresh off  his freshman XC season, where he became a state champion in Minnesota, and had strong performances at Runninglane Nationals and NXR Heartland.. Since then, Erik became a 2x Minnesota state champion as only a freshman, winning the 3200m and placing 3rd in the 1600m.This episode isn't just about times or titles. It's about growth. Physical, mental, emotional. It's about what it feels like to go from middle school phenom to competitor, from being known as “that middle school kid breaking world records,” to being in the arena with the best high schoolers in the country and finding out who you are when the playing field levels.We dive into how Erik has changed his form and developed his speed, his training, and maybe most importantly, his relationship with pressure and expectations.Erik's always brought a unique blend of humility and honesty to this podcast. He's deeply analytical, incredibly self-aware, and he doesn't shy away from the questions that matter about nerves, burnout, legacy, or what it actually takes to be great in a sport that rarely gives you clarity in the moment.Whether you're a high school athlete trying to find your way, a coach looking to understand what makes a young elite tick, or a fan of the sport watching one of the most interesting runners in the country evolve in real time this one's for you.I hope you enjoy this episode of The Sunday Shakeout.Please consider leaving a follow and a five-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Erik's State Reaction YT Video: https://youtu.be/KQvRgrHHi7g?si=M_zdcYmJOj3ULJ5k

Today on the show is Aydon Stefanopoulos!Aydon is a graduated senior out of Los Gatos High School in California. He will be a rising freshman in the fall at UCLA. Aydon holds PRs of 1:51 for 800m, 4:06 for 1600m, 8:57 for 3200m, and 14:52 for 5K XC. He is the 2023 CIF D2 XC State Champion and a 2023 NXN Qualifier. Aydon and I had one of the most unpolished, raw, candid conversations I have ever had on The Sunday Shakeout. This was not an episode filled with positivity and glorified realities of the mental and physical side of our sport. We dive into the nitty gritty side of the sport of distance-running. As a junior, Aydon became a state champion and ran at Nike Cross Nationals (NXN). This set a high bar to live up to in his senior year. Unfortunately, however, Aydon has struggled with injuries and underperforming this past year. Not only did he fail to win state XC and qualify for NXN, he did not have the redemption that he wanted this track season, despite setting PRs in multiple distances.Aydon, in this episode, openly admits his struggles with confidence, self-doubt, and the mental toll of injuries and underperformance. Rather than focusing on just accomplishments, he highlights his mistakes, regrets, and the emotional fallout of underachieving. He talks about being "not proud" of parts of his senior year, showing maturity and humility. Now you might be asking: "Why would I listen to such a melancholy podcast episode?"Because despite the setbacks, disappointment, and raw realities presented in my conversation with Aydon, he has had a few mindset shifts:Aydon has moved from chasing perfection to valuing long-term health and enjoyment of the sport. Through injuries and setbacks, Aydon shares interesting insights on the importance of under-training. Sounds crazy. But worth a listen. Aydon's excitement about the next chapter at UCLA stems from a desire to learn, adapt, and improve, rather than prove anything. His ability to embrace uncertainty is instructive for all of us in the pursuit of excellence in our careers. Hopefully this episode is a refreshing change, one that opens eyes and serves as an inspirational reminder of the raw realities of the sport, perhaps an opportunity for redirection for you in your life. I hope you enjoy this episode of The Sunday Shakeout!Please consider leaving a follow and a five-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

In the June edition of Reviewing the News, we start with some good news regarding the GOP's withdrawal of the proposal to sell millions of acres of public land. We move on to discussing the merger of We Are One Composites and Industry Nine, followed by a recap of all the exciting World Cup DH, XC, and Enduro racing that happened in June, plus some Tour de France predictions, a selection of new products, and a whole lot more. RELATED LINKS:Dustin Adams on Racing, Manufacturing, & We Are One's Next Big Thing (Ep.19)BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredTOPICS & TIMES:Mike's ride on the Monarch Crest Trail (2:12)The GOP's Public Lands Sale Proposal (11:46)Don Cook's Passing (16:45)We Are One Composites and Industry Nine's Merger (20:54)Leogang and Val di Sole DH and XC Racing Recap (25:47)Amaury Pierron and Anna Newkirk's Injuries (29:54)The State of Enduro Racing (36:48)Tour de France Predictions (41:45)New Products (48:21)What we are Reading and Watching (58:33)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDGEAR:30Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the podcast is Rosie Mucharsky!Rosie is a graduated senior out of Denver East High in Colorado. She will be a freshman at the University of Notre Dame this fall. Rosie holds PRs of:800m: 2:08Mile: 4:425K XC: 16:54Rosie has had an incredible high school career in Colorado. She is a back-to-back-to-back 800m state champion. She is also an XC state champion, an NXN All-American, and FLXC All-American. From racing internationally in Europe twice, to missing a month of training due to illness and proceeding to win the 800m state title her sophomore year, Rosie has been through it all. And despite the ups and downs, Rosie maintains an incredibly grounding and positive attitude about the experience of the sport of running. Rosie displays gratitude and joy for everything she has been through, talking about performances and races beyond just the time and placement. For anyone who needs a reminder of the greatness and joy of our sport, this is the conversation for you.I hope you enjoy this episode of The Sunday Shakeout!Please consider leaving a follow and five-star review.

Today on the podcast is Tayshaun Ogomo. Tayshaun is a graduated senior out of Herriman High School in Utah. He will be running at Utah Sate University this fall. Tayshaun holds PRs of:800m: 1:48.87* (Altitude converted: 1:49.40)3-mile XC: 13:57 5K XC: 14:44Tayshaun just recently set the high school 4x800m National Record with the Herriman squad at the New Balance Outdoor Nationals meet. This was a statement race for the Herriman team, especially after falling short at NXN this past fall, where they were the defending champs. Tayshaun and I discussed the emotions of what it meant for that team to fall short and the mental approach he took to making the comeback. And yes, there was a comeback. At New Balance Indoor Nationals, Herriman proved they are the best team in the nation and that NXN 2024 was a fluke, winning the DMR National Title. They then followed it up with that aforementioned national title in the 4x800m. In addition to the Herriman team dynamic, Tayshaun and I discuss the impact that Doug Soles has had on his career, as well as his individual success in the sport, claiming his first state title in a walk-off win at the Utah State meet. Overall, amazing conversation with Tayshaun. You will not want to miss this one. Please consider leaving a follow and a five-star review! I am on a mission this summer to deliver the highest quality video podcast in the sport of distance-running. I hope you enjoy this episode of The Sunday Shakeout.

This week in Geek Warning, tech writers Suvi Loponen and Alex Hunt join Dave Rome to discuss their recent factory visits to SRAM, DT Swiss, Oquo, and more.You'll hear Dave and Alex debate about using full-suspension gravel bikes instead of a mountain bike. The geeks also discuss a whole lot of new and interesting tech.As usual, members of Escape Collective have access to the Ask a Wrench segment of the episode, and this week, Australian national team mechanic, Peter Arch, joins to help answer the questions. Members can submit new questions here.Time stamps:2:00 - Factory visits18:00 - Full Suspension gravel bikes are coming back25:00 - TRP Vistar with Classified is finally official29:00 - Spoken comes to Sydney in a week30:15 - Oquo now making its own hub33:15 - Industry9 acquires We Are One Composites35:00 - Leaked Roval Rapide wheels37:30 - No.22's new Drifter gravel bike39:10 - Unno returns to XC with the Horn, room for 2.6” tyres41:50 - Pro's new internally routed MTB handlebar, please no46:00 - Trek joins the electric air inflator world48:00 - Ronan's big ride54:30 - Ask A Wrench with National pro mechanic Peter Arch (member-only)56:00 - Solving a skipping hub1:01:30 - What's going inside a hydraulic disc brake?1:05:30 - Mystery flat tyre1:10:30 - Safer lubricants and lubing cables