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The tables have turned, and the interviewer has become the interviewee!
Recently, Craig Lewis of Running Tales and Jason Bahamundi of Run Tri Bike invited me on their podcast on the Everyday Athlete Network.
The premise is this.
They share the inspiring stories of athletes from diverse backgrounds to break down barriers and show that endurance sports are for everybody.
“Our goal is simple: to help you embrace the fun, excitement, and personal growth that these sports offer. Through captivating stories, insightful tips, and engaging content, we aim to demystify endurance sports and show you that they’re not just for elite athletes.”
“What you will find are athletes, like us, who are ordinary people doing the extraordinary.”
We talk about how I got started in the sport of triathlon (and how I could barely run from mailbox to mailbox.) We discuss my love of mindset skills and belief that the techniques we learn through sports can translate to everyday life.
We talk candidly about the most common traps we fall into as athletes: imposter syndrome and social media comparison. (One of the reasons I deleted my Strava and rarely post pace metrics these days). Through my talks with professional athletes, it’s something I’ve learned everyone struggles with- from beginner to elite.
Also, I share one of my favorite new tools for bolstering confidence ahead of big races.
We talk about the daily grind, not sugarcoating the work, and doing the boring things that form a strong foundation and make a big difference on race day.
Check out the links below to listen on Spotify, Apple podcasts, YouTube, and more.
Listen to the Run Tri Bike podcast on Spotify.
If you’d prefer to read, check it out here on the Run Tri Bike website.
Leave a comment below and let me know what you think! Should I do more podcasts?
Ironman Texas Preview
Since the first North American IRONMAN is coming up on Saturday, I’m running back this IRONMAN Texas-themed News & Notes from a few weeks ago.
Some of the headliners include the IM TX defending champ Kat Matthews, reigning 70.3 WC, Taylor Knibb, and 2022 IM WC, Chelsea Sodaro. Also, there’s reigning IM WC, Patrick Lange, 2022 IM WC Gustav Iden, and 2021 IM WC, Kristian Blummenfelt.
There’s other impressive athletes like Danielle Lewis, who just placed 3rd at 70.3 Oceanside and new pro Stephanie Clutterbuck, as well as Rudy von Berg, who placed 2nd at 70.3 Oceanside, Daniel Bækkegård, Trevor Foley, and Robert Kallin.
But I want to tell you about a few of my personal favorites.
On the ladies side, I’m rooting for Tamara Jewett to have a great race. This will be her first full-distance IRONMAN! She’s a soft-spoken athlete who’s super smart and comes from a regular person background (as a lawyer). I interviewed her for How to Deal with a Penalty Like a Pro.
Another super positive and sweet human being is Alice Alberts (who’s a newsletter subscriber) and is always so accommodating to my many interview requests. Good luck Alice! I interviewed Alice for the Master the Course Preview for IRONMAN Texas.
Olivia Dietzel is a newer pro that was on the Spaero elite team with Matt and I. Liv is a firecracker, very hardworking, and maintains proper perspective by always racing with her faith and memory of her dad at the forefront of her mind.
Also, Haley Chura is a bright light and colorful personality who doesn’t take herself too seriously. She gives great, practical advice. I think often about how she told me she’ll never let anyone “hijack” her long runs, regardless of perceptions about pace. I interviewed Haley for my IRONMAN blog leading up to my first full distance race.
For the guys, Matt Hanson is always willing to give great advice. I interviewed him for the IM Texas Course Preview as well. He’s a savvy competitor. I remember how he said the first lap of the Ironman run is about holding back and taking in as much nutrition as you can. The second lap is about holding form and staying cool. And the third lap is “where you go to war and decide how bad you’re willing to hurt to go after your goals.”
I’m also rooting for Gustav Iden to have a great race, because he seems like his personal life and mental health outside of triathlon is in a much better place this year.
Leon Chevalier is very approachable, kind, and always concludes his emails with a French sign-off, which is fun.
Matthew Marquardt is one of our favorites. He’s pulling double-duty as a top-level pro and he’s in medical school, which is literally insane. He was our guest speaker in February and was so kind to answer athletes’ questions.
There’s also Ben Kanute, Mr. USA and a family man. He helped me out with this Best Bike Fitters in the US piece.
Also, Cam Wurf is super funny, has a chill personality, and the fact that he’s both a World Tour cyclist and a triathlete is beyond me. Haven’t interviewed him yet, but hope too soon.
Finally, best of luck to our friend and former Spaero elite teammate, Matt Jackson, who will be doing his first IRONMAN as a pro (although he’s done 13 as an age-grouper.) Good luck “other Matt!”
Also, best of luck to Tara Manson Calkins, former Spaero elite buddy and mom who’s doing her 4th Ironman. Here’s to hoping the taper crankies have abated and you have your double plastic bag system ready. ;)
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Ahhhh! This is awesome—queuing it up to listen to!!!!
...interested in being on another one ;)
Thank you for joining me on Craig's show. I had a blast chatting with you and getting to learn more about you.
And this post about IMTX brings back memories. IMTX was the first and third Ironman I did back in 2012-13.