Just your average middle-aged mom and dad, trying to do above average stuff and inspire our families and friends!
Endurance athletes breaking down what an “athlete” actually is, how to sustain training, fueling, support on and off a course, field or stage, etc!
Join us on this adventure as we plan/take on races, talk to other athletes & coaches about training blocks, weight lifting, nutrition, mental toughness and more!
Gab and Jbird join us and co-host as Val becomes the guest. A rundown of of the MCM, course changes on the fly, and mental resets in the middle of the race. Endurance sports make you dig deep and remember your why.
28 Nov 2023
Episode 15 - Hard Work Still Works with Bryant Reed
A look inside the mental toughness of mindset and fitness coach Bryant Reed. We learn about his journey from the military to bodybuilding, homelessness, ultra running, being a husband and father, and building a business during the pandemic. He truly stays in the process, as he preps to step back on the Beast of the East 100 mile course!
28 Nov 2023
Episode 14 - Mike Tanza, YOU ARE AN IRONMAN!
Talk about the ride of a lifetime as Mikey Tanza breaks down his 2023 race season, the a-fib episode that had him pull out of IM Ohio, and his incredible finish in Maryland. He shares thoughts on pushing and believing in yourself, the meaning behind “spreadcheeks” and silencing doubters and inner demons!
15 Nov 2023
Episode 13 - “Why Not?” with Julia Bird
Talk about an awesome year for JBird, as she trained for her first full marathon, first triathlon, Nationals, and a 70.3! From competitive swimming growing up to going into nursing, and now finding new strengths within, she’s only tapping the surface. Find out what’s next!
17 Oct 2023
Episode 12 - Oil Creek 100 Race Recap
Things escalate quickly as we invite Ben Claypool and Sam Dickson to recap their OC ‘23 races with Chris, as well as Lauren Shaffer and Val’s first ultra experience. Join us as we hear about Chris getting chased by a mountain lion (in his brain), alllll the snacks, race day prep and how the starting line looks different at ultras vs. road races!
19 Sept 2023
Episode 11 - The Best Teammate with Gabby Baldasare
From D1 athlete to triathlete, Gabby talks about overcoming injuries, rehabbing and being a stronger person and teammate because of it. Join us as we discuss going from being a runner, to doing tri, possibly venturing into ultras, and all the Irondad things.
12 Sept 2023
Episode 10 - Hay in the Barn with Barney Spix
Awesome race recap with Leadville 100 Race to the Sky finisher, Barney Spix! Tahoe 200, HURT 100, Bokoa 100k in Hawaii, and Lil Su 50k in Alaska are a few incredible finishes.. and he’s not stopping there. Join us as he shares his thoughts on training, toeing the line against some of the best in the sport, and so much more!
10 Sept 2023
Episode 9 - Wellness Recap and Training
Come along as we discuss what we learned in the last few weeks of our health & wellness series with Brooke, Lauren and Shannon. Check out what we’re doing different (or working on implementing) as we get into the nitty gritty of our respective training blocks!
30 Aug 2023
Episode 8 - Relentless Forward Progress with Shannon Mick
Rounding out our Health & Wellness series with ultra runner and mindset and mental wellness coach, Shannon Mick. Shannon discusses reframing thoughts, approaching burnout, working through anxiety, and more!
14 Aug 2023
Episode 7 - Never Too Early with Lauren Beihoffer
Continuing our health & wellness series with biochemist turned nutritionist, ultra marathoner, personal trainer and coach, Lauren Beihoffer. Prepare to reevaluate carb loading as we talk healthy fats, metabolic and heart health, collagen, protein and more!
6 Aug 2023
Episode 6 - Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes with Brooke Bayko
The owner of The Hot Yoga Studio in Seabrook, NH joins us to talk all things yogi, breathing, and reparative for your body from the inside out. We learn why it’s important for ANYONE in any walk of life to practice yoga as Brooke shares her 30 years of experience with us!
31 Jul 2023
Episode 5 - Post-race Blues
After a long weekend of training, we go over “Christmas morning” - aka race day and what you do next after all the hype dies down. When the training is over, the dues are paid.. what’s next? (Usually another race!)
23 Jul 2023
Episode 4 - Pre-Race Prerequisites
Let’s talk superstitions, fueling, and all the funny quirks leading up to (and including) race day! Val broadcasts from Cedar Point getting ready for Ironman with Lyss, Gab and Candace from the Victory Savages.
17 Jul 2023
Episode 3 - “Some Success” with Lauren Shaffer
Fun chat with Victory Multisport run coach Lauren; some psychology behind training, A vs. B races and what that means, and a BQ after a “funsies” race!
9 Jul 2023
Episode 2 - Spectating is a Sport
Maybe racing isn’t your thing, but there’s still so many ways to get involved in this world and we’re here for it! And a super fun surprise about Chris’s ultra in October!
1 Jul 2023
Episode 1 - Dumb Ways to Die
Welcome! Get ready for a wild ride in endurance sports and more.. if you’re ready to do shots of tequila or crazy, dumb shit, you’ll fit right in!
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