Best Runners Of The Bay Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 123: Cindy Smith, Founder of Pen and Paces 59:48

17d ago59:48

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This week we are sharing our conversation with Cindy Smith, runner, mother, and founder of Pen and Paces. Cindy started running to manage burnout while working in tech and the challenge and process immediately resonated with her. In this episode we talk about how her love of running has guided her, developing her artistic talent, founding Pen and P…

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Endurance Sports Roundtable with YOGITRIATHLETE Coaches 52:24

1d ago52:24

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It's been a minute since the coaches came together for a chat, and so here they are—Master Coach BJ, Triathlon/Run Coach Melissa, and Mindset/Adventure Leader Jess. They dive deep into the mindset of athletes, of course, but also the ins and outs of training and racing to equal a successful lifestyle, which YogiTriathlete is founded on: the enduran…

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Cocodona 250, Nanny Goat Ultra and SD 100 with Ultra Runner Jake Jackson 57:06

9d ago57:06

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We're fired up to have ultrarunner Jake Jackson with us for this episode following his maiden voyage of Cocodona 250, although, in the weeks following, Jake was already on the top of the podium at the Nanny Goat 12-hour and at the time of this recording, days away from the San Diego 100.Jake is a dad of three, husband, full-time professional with U…

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OH Show With The Master Of Getting Faster 55:13

16d ago55:13

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BJ is hot off the heels of Ironman 70.3 Western Massachusetts, where he beat a personal best from 2009. They dive into his race experience, give insight into the race course, and detail his new nutrition plan, which is paying dividends already. Stay tuned all the way to the end for some exciting news and hints of something to come from YogiTriathle…

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Cocodona 250 with Ultrarunner and Mountaineer Dandelion Dullvio-Scott 1:00:57

23d ago1:00:57

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Like many of you, the YogiTriathlete team was glued to this year's coverage of the Cocodona 250, and today, you get to hear all about it from first-time finisher Dandelion Dullvio-Scott.Chris Thornley, the founder of Squirrel's Nut Butter, introduced hosts Jess and BJ to Dandelion, their fellow SNB Adventure Teammate, after her grueling 105:28:27 j…

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IRONMAN 70.3 Morro Bay with Overall Winner Sebastian Radilla 55:31

30d ago55:31

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Jess and BJ sit down with triathlete Sebastian Radilla, who recently captured the overall win at the now-infamous Ironman 70.3 Morro Bay. This year's race will go down in triathlon history as having some of the most chaotic conditions, which resulted in DNF rates close to 400. Most of these occurred during the swim due to a current that we heard wa…

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Hannah Hoetmer, The Professional Alpinist Who Could Barely Run A Mile 59:31

1M ago59:31

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Six years ago, Hannah Hoetmer had zero climbing experience and could barely run a mile. But here she is now, a professional alpinist for The North Face. Of course, with all that is life, her journey has not been without challenges, but certainly, her story is a nudge to taking risks and finding purpose in life.Hannah is involved in her own adventur…

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Don't Rush Your Life and Don't Quit - May OH Show with Jess & BJ 1:00:26

1M ago1:00:26

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BJ and Jess are back with some awesome questions from the community on combining mindfulness practices with endurance sports—obstacles to adopting a practice and benefits for injury. They also dive into BJ's build into Ironman Lake Placid and his history with this race. There is lots of gold, so please dive in!Thank you so much for tuning in and su…

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IRONMAN Texas Smackdown with Team YogiTriathlete 1:07:26

2M ago1:07:26

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We're thrilled to bring you this first-hand IRONMAN Texas smackdown with Team YogiTriathlete, so much gold in this episode and great insight into the strong mindset of a YogiTriathlete athlete.Thank you so much for tuning in and supporting the YogiTriathlete podcast since 2016, one of the OG podcasts of the endurance sports world. If you enjoy the …

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Send it! IRONMAN Texas Recap with Pro Triathlete Penny Slater 1:00:31

2M ago1:00:31

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Just days after placing 2nd at the IRONMAN North American Championship in Texas, professional triathlete Penny Slater graciously accepted our invitation to smackdown her incredible performance for this community.With an overall time of 8:44:36 and the second-fastest run split of the day, Penny earned her spot to the IRONMAN World Championship in Ni…

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Blazing Trails and Being Disagreeable With Mountain Runner Emily Keddie 1:02:57

2M ago1:02:57

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We're taking it wild in this episode with mountain runner Emily Keddie.Emily is the queen of over 20 FKTs. She is an ultrarunner who never saw her life going in this direction until it did, and now she's en route to realizing her goal of climbing 2 million vertical feet in 2024.She says she is leading with her heart more than ever this year and has…

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OH Show on What It Means To Live The Demonstration 59:47

2M ago59:47

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Thanks so much for tuning in for the OH Show with YogiTriathlete co-founders BJ and Jess. Today, these two dive into what it means to live the demonstration, but first, the importance of not waiting to live! We hope you take away many nuggets of gold. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review on your favorite place to listen to it.In this episod…

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IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside Smackdown with Coaches BJ and Jennifer 1:02:36

3M ago1:02:36

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Welcome to the first race smackdown of 2024, and it's not to be missed! Today, we bring together the minds and muscles of YT head coach BJ and Finding Endurance coach Jennifer, both of whom smashed the course while remaining focused on their bigger goal of IRONMAN Texas at the end of April.This race is a YT favorite, just a few miles down the road …

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Dreams to Reality - First Year Pros Caroline Kaplan and Mitch Ott 1:02:23

3M ago1:02:23

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We've got first-year professional triathletes and power couple Mitch Ott and Caroline Kaplan on the show today. These two have big dreams and are committed to making them a reality.BJ found their YouTube channel Rise and Tri a few months ago, and has been following since. Their honest accounts, relationship nuances, and dedication to training are a…

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Episode 122: Dr. Jason Tso on Running with Your Heart 1:02:12

3M ago1:02:12

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This week we talk to Dr. Jason Tso, a board-certified cardiologist with the Sports Cardiology Program and the Center for Inherited Cardiovascular Disease and Stanford’s Medical director of the Sports Cardiology Program. We talk about his path from road cycling to sports cardiology and advancing research to learn more about heart health in endurance…

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When The Happiness Factor Falls - Eli Hemming From Professional Triathlete To Trail Runner 58:13

3M ago58:13

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We're thrilled to welcome professional triathlete turned professional trail runner Eli Hemming to the show.Jess and BJ followed Eli's career through Olympic distance draft-legal racing on the world stage until he chose to step away from his career as a professional triathlete. Despite being ranked #1 in the U.S. because of his multiple World Cup po…

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Women's Wellness Series Part Three With Coaches Melissa and Jess 1:00:36

3M ago1:00:36

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Coaches Jess and Melissa are back with the third and final episode in their Women's Wellness Series.Jess, Mindset and Wellness coach for YogiTriathlete, has practiced and educated others on the ancient sciences of yoga (the mind) and ayurveda (optimal health) for decades. Melissa, Herbalist and Triathlon/Running Coach for Team YogiTriathlete, train…

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Oceanside 70.3 Race Tips and Adventuring in Patagonia 58:04

4M ago58:04

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The North American IRONMAN triathlon season kicks off just weeks away at Oceanside 70.3, and YogiTriathlete will be on site. In this episode, coaches Jess and BJ advise those attempting to conquer this course, and BJ shares his race plan as he balances his pursuit to his fastest IRONMAN in Texas later that same month.And then, from a completely dif…

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Nervous System Sovereignty, Yoga & Wellness with Jess, Val and Meg 48:54

4M ago48:54

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Having checked out from the Ojas Retreat center just hours before following their first-ever Women's Wellness Retreat, BJ sat down with retreat leaders Meg, Val, and Jess to download the experience.This episode is a firsthand, fresh recollection of a powerful community of women coming together to remember their true nature. There is something for e…

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Episode 121: Anna Louden is Going All In 1:00:22

4M ago1:00:22

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This week we are sharing our conversation with 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻, a road and trail runner, member of the Impalas, OTQ 2020, and 2022 Team USA Gold Medalist in the 100K. We have a fun and fascinating conversation about the power of teammates, going all in on running this year, training with a coach, and going after big goals when the fire is stoked!⁣ ⁣ So…

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Shadow Careers That Keep Us From Our Calling, A Chat With 1st Year Pro Triathlete Matti Weitz 1:01:52

4M ago1:01:52

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Professional triathlete Matti Weitz is our guest today, and he is living the example of what it looks like to answer a calling.Thriving as an age group triathlete, Matti was also successful in business as a Sports Physiotherapy; he was on route to building an empire, and by all means, society would say he should have continued toward the profession…

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Betting On Yourself with Professional Triathlete Claire Michel 1:03:29

4M ago1:03:29

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Belgium Professional Triathlete Claire Michel is back on the show!Claire first launched into the YogiTriathlete community in 2018, and in that episode, the three of them go into detail about Claire's backstory and much about her resilient mindset.As she now pursues her third Olympic games in Paris this summer, it was the perfect time to invite her …

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Women's Wellness Series, Part Two with Coaches Melissa and Jess 58:12

4M ago58:12

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Welcome to part two of the Women’s Wellness Series with YogiTriathlete coaches, Jess and Melissa. Today's episode is all about the cycle. We take a leisurely stroll through the feminine cycle while sharing ideal training during the cycles, herbs to support, and foods to gravitate toward.Thank you to all who listened in for part one, which launched …

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Plant-Based Physician Dr. Keary O'Connor on What It Means To FAIL 1:01:14

5M ago1:01:14

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Today, Jess and BJ welcome Love.Life Telehealth doctor Keary O'Connor to the show (formerly known as PlantBased Telehealth).Keary is an osteopathic physician board certified in Family Medicine; she is a diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine and the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine. She is a certified yoga instructor, pranayama edu…

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Episode 120: Abbie McNulty ran the Olympic Marathon Trials and is Just Getting Started 57:12

5M ago57:12

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In this episode we talk to Abbie McNulty just a few days after she ran the 2024 Olympic Marathon Trials in Orlando! Abbie is a former Stanford Track & Field and Cross Country Athlete. After college, Abbie ran for the Reebok Boston Track Club (based in Charlottesville, VA) before making her way back to the Bay Area. Abbie overcame injuries and other…

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OH Show - Hurried Disease, Sicily, Sustainable Running and More! 57:23

5M ago57:23

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Welcome to the OH Show, where each month, Jess and BJ dive into listener questions and dish on the goings-on of entrepreneurial life as co-founders of YogiTriathlete as well as long-time age-group triathletes, coaches, and a couple bonded by business, sport, and love.In this episode:- Navigating the waves of life - challenge and joy- Jess’s desire …

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IRONMAN Race Announcer, Triathlete and Podcast Host Joanne Murphy 58:10

5M ago58:10

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Joanne Murphy is among the most sought-after race day announcers worldwide, but she is so much more than her beautiful brogue articulation.Joanne is a long-time triathlete and cyclist, founder of the all-female Galway Baybes cycling team, Global IRONMAN Women For Tri Ambassador, host of the popular Tri Talking Sport podcast, and a woman who leaped …

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Women's Wellness Series, Part One with Coaches Melissa and Jess 1:08:00

5M ago1:08:00

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Welcome to the YogiTriathlete podcast and Join Jess, Mindset and Wellness Coach for YogiTriathlete, and Melissa Herbalist and Triathlon/Running Coach for the first in a series of conversations dedicated to Women's Wellness.So, unbeknownst to either of these women, they were both contemplating how to use their experience and knowledge to better serv…

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Dr. Daya Grant - Neuroscience And The Athlete Brain 1:04:11

6M ago1:04:11

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Jess and BJ are thrilled to welcome back Dr. Daya Grant to the show.Daya is a mental performance consultant, neuroscientist, yoga teacher, writer, athlete and mom. For the past 20 years, she's studied the brain and how it relates to athletic performance. Combined with her knowledge of yoga, which is the ancient science of the mind, she brings toget…

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Episode 119: Cal Calamia on Pioneering Change 1:14:10

6M ago1:14:10

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In this episode we talk to Cal Calamia fresh off their win at the New York City Marathon! Cal is a marathoner, educator, poet, and an inclusivity activist for trans and nonbinary athletes. In November, Cal became the first trans nonbinary athlete to be granted a therapeutic use exemption for testosterone by the US Anti-Doping agency. This trailbrea…

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OH Show On Warrior Finesse And The Importance Of Data When Going After A Big Goal 55:45

6M ago55:45

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Welcome to the first OH Show of 2024, recorded on the first day of 2024. Jess and BJ dive into listener questions as well as dish on their one piece of inspiration for the year ahead. Be sure to stay until the very end of this episode, where you will receive a special add-on to today's show.In this episode:- Wellness shouldn’t be a surprise- Devoti…

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Professional Triathlete Laura Siddall - Ringing The Bell At The Bottom Of The Earth 1:07:22

6M ago1:07:22

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As the YogiTriathlete podcast enters into its 8th year of broadcasting, we want to have a pause and thank each one of you for tuning in and supporting the show. We have seen many meaningful conversations unfold on this channel over the years, and we have no plans of stopping soon. Here's to an incredible year ahead for all. Thank you for listening …

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Dr. Dave Paczkowski "Running 100 Miles Is Not Hard" 1:02:52

6M ago1:02:52

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Dr. Dave is rounding out his three-peat performance on the YTP, having been the star of episode 166 back in 2019, then alongside his incredible wife, Dr. Lindsay, in 2020 for episode 238, both of these conversations diving deep under the surface chatter and into meaningful topics for performance and life.After following Dave's recent 100-mile journ…

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OH Show - Joyous Belly Laughs, Training Tips and New Yoga Retreat Announced 1:01:59

7M ago1:01:59

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Thank you for joining BJ and Jess for another installment of the OH Show; your listenership is greatly appreciated. Get ready to open to joy as belly laughs prevail, training knowledge flows freely, and Jess's newest US-based yoga and wellness retreat is revealed.In this episode:- Joy stories- Single leg drills on the bike- Bike camp demands- Train…

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Dr. Alex Berger On Pinning Yourself To The Table For Better Health And Performance 1:00:10

7M ago1:00:10

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Dr. Alex, as she's commonly known through our local channels, is a doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental medicine. Jess and BJ initially connected with Alex through yoga, and since then, she has assisted them, as well as other members of Team YogiTriathlete, in reaching higher levels of health and wellness.After a recent visit with Dr. Alex, Jess real…

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Episode 118: Emily Oster is a Marathoner! 1:06:47

7M ago1:06:47

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In this episode we talk to Emily Oster, fresh off her run at CIM! If you have a kid or are expecting, you know of Emily. Emily is an Economist, Professor, Writer, Podcaster, Parent, and now, a MARATHONER! Emily is the founder of the podcast and newsletter, Parent Data. Parent Data, along with her books Expecting Better, Cribsheet, and The Family Fi…

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Harita Davies, Athlete And Meditator On Her 52 Day 3100-Mile Race 1:08:10

7M ago1:08:10

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Jess and BJ sit down for this episode with Harita Davies, who completed her fourth 3100-mile Self-Transcendence foot race in New York after 51 days, 16 hours, 42 minutes, and 11 seconds. The race started on August 30th and finished on October 20th - can you imagine running that many days straight?Founded in 1997 by Sri Chinmoy, the self-transcenden…

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Ultrarunner Jesse Haynes On Winning the Moab 240 With A 5k Sprint 1:10:56

7M ago1:10:56

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Jess and BJ welcome ultrarunner and recent Moab 240 victor Jesse Haynes to the show. It's safe to categorize this one under story-telling; for the majority of this episode, Jesse takes us through his incredible journey like a verbal journal entry. From his relentless yet unsuccessful pursuit to drop out and the surprise visit on the trail that had …

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Episode 117: Zach Litoff on the Art of Running Fast 1:09:31

7M ago1:09:31

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This week we are sharing our conversation with Zach Litoff, runner, artists, and Santa Clara Alumni. Zach ran a 14:13 at Tracksmith’s Twilight 5000 in San Francisco this summer and paced a blistering heat 1 at the Oakland Twilight 5000. We had a fascinating conversation about his experience falling in love with running, building team culture, creat…

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OH Show On Back Up Races, Unrealistic Desires and Racing Your Fastest Ironman Yet! 59:05

8M ago59:05

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Welcome back to the OH Show, where Jess and BJ open up and get honest about life, training, and racing. They are here to answer your questions, dive in deep, and uncover the limitations holding us back that we may not otherwise uncover. Submit your questions today for the next OH Show, DM, or comment on this post.Thank you for tuning in for this ep…

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Dr. Monica Davern, Vegan Athlete On Elevated Parenting And What To Know About Dairy 1:03:10

8M ago1:03:10

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Jess and BJ welcome back Dr. Monica Davern to the show.Dr. Monica Davern, MD MPH, is a practicing pediatrician, vegan athlete, and mom to 2 little boys. She is the creator of Mighty Roots, an elevated resource for parents seeking better health and connection with their kids. Be sure to read this entire post for a special YTP listener offer!Jess and…

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Episode 116: Jay Holder is back! NYC Marathon, Running USA, and 1989 (Taylor's Version) 1:09:07

8M ago1:09:07

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Jay Holder is back! We talked to Jay fresh off three very important events: the New York City Marathon; the announcement that he will be the new Executive Director of Running USA; and of course, 1989 (Taylor’s Version). We kick things off by talking about the New York City Marathon and what his role was at the race. We then get into some exciting c…

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Professional Triathlete, Svenja Thoes Running On Fumes At The Ironman World Championships 1:02:21

8M ago1:02:21

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Jess and BJ welcome professional triathlete and flight attendant Svenja Thoes to the show today.Svenja never thought or lived like she would race the best of the best on the big island, but that is precisely what she did a few weeks ago. Today, the three of them unpack her experience, unlikely backstory, and vision of the future.After winning a con…

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Alec Merlino, Content Creator, Endurance Athlete & Lone Wolf On A Life Unscripted 1:00:59

8M ago1:00:59

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Alec Merlino is living a big life, pursuing his dreams, exploring opportunities, pushing his limits in endurance sports, and figuring it out as he goes along.Having walked away from a full-time career to pursue a life unscripted, we're sure Alec has come upon a moment or two of uncertainty as he creates his life. We dive into it all during this epi…

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OH Show - Ironman World Championship In Kona And The Mission Bay Triathlon Recaps 53:53

9M ago53:53

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Many years ago, 2009 to be exact, YogiTriathlete founders BJ and Jess took the double win at a local triathlon in Boulder, CO taking home the grand prize of two big burritos. Since that day, every time they both take the win, they refer to it as the "Big Burrito Win" and they almost had another just a few weeks ago at the Mission Bay Triathlon in S…

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Episode 115: Reisel Berger takes an integrative approach 1:09:55

9M ago1:09:55

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This week we talked to Reisel Berger, runner, mother, and psychiatric clinical pharmacist. Reisel shares her experience with running, developing tools and an integrative approach to cope with mental illness, motherhood and running, her work as a psychiatric clinical pharmacist, and starting her own consulting business. Some highlights from our conv…

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Jayme Linker Endurance Athlete On Her 2024 Back To Back To Back Ocean Crossing 1:02:00

9M ago1:02:00

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Time and again, year after year, we continue to hear the unfolding of the amazing lives shared on this show, and it's always so cool when we connect with a YT listener who is finding great purpose in life and willing to share.Jayme Linker reached out a few weeks ago to introduce herself, which left our jaws on the ground. This woman is living off t…

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Erin Carson and Lawrence Van Lingen On The Mastery Of Movement & The Free Expression Of Glute Medius 1:14:55

9M ago1:14:55

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Today, we have not one but two of the most sought-after coaches in the world.Lawrence Van Lingen and Erin Carson have risen to legendary status in the world of endurance sports by following their curiosity and not worrying too much about what the mainstream says about mobility and strength for athletes.Guided by intuition and strong intellects, the…

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Lucy Bartholomew On Racing UTMB Like There Is No Kona And Racing Kona Like There Was No UTMB 59:43

9M ago59:43

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Today, we are thrilled to welcome professional ultra trail runner and Ironman triathlete Lucy Bartholomew to the show. Lucy has talked so openly about the high highs and the low lows of doing what she is called to in this life, and yet she continually persists to, as she says, uplevel to a new devil.At age 27, Lucy is already a trail running vetera…

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Episode 114: Mimi's Post-Berlin Marathon Stream of Consciousness 41:49

9M ago41:49

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Welcome to a peak inside Mimi's brain a little over 24 hours post Berlin Marathon. This episode is unedited, unfiltered, and probably a little all over the place. Enjoy!

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