The Zenith Endurance Pod: Recent Episodes

Derrick & Rod

Talking all things running in South Dakota and beyond.

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With New Balance Nationals Indoor just around the corner, we sat down with Sam Castle to discuss his journey from injury to Boston. As one of the top up and coming high school runners in South Dakota, it was a pleasure getting to hear what's made the difference in his journey. 

Be sure to tune into their broadcast this weekend as he will compete in the 800 meter!

Follow Sam:
https://www.instagram.com/sjcastle395/
https://www.youtube.com/@FastLlamaCas/

New Balance Nationals:
https://www.nbnationalsin.com/

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Coaching:
https://shop.run605.com/content/private-coaching

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📷 Instagram - Derrick: https://www.instagram.com/derrick.ettel/
📷 Instagram - Rod: https://www.instagram.com/rbnrunning/
🎽 Strava - Derrick: https://www.strava.com/athletes/23293077
🎽 Strava - Rod: https://www.strava.com/athletes/22971846?oq=rod

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We had the opportunity to introduce the first Elite Entry at the Sioux Falls Half Marathon: Skedaddle. Get to know Amanda and see why we are so excited to have her joining us! 

Talking all things marathon training, fueling, shoes and what it's like to be coached after a college running career! 

Follow Amanda: https://www.instagram.com/amanda.blair_runs/ 

Race the Sioux Falls Half Marathon: Skedaddle: https://www.run605.com/sioux-falls-half-marathon-skedaddle.html 

Follow Dakota Distance Project: https://www.instagram.com/dakota_distance/ 

Shirts: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ZenithEndurance 

Coaching: https://shop.run605.com/content/private-coaching 

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📷 Instagram - Zenith Endurance: https://www.instagram.com/zenith.endurance/ 
📷 Instagram - Derrick: https://www.instagram.com/derrick.ettel/ 
📷 Instagram - Rod: https://www.instagram.com/rbnrunning/ 
🎽 Strava - Derrick: https://www.strava.com/athletes/23293077
🎽 Strava - Rod: https://www.strava.com/athletes/22971846?oq=rod 

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In this week's episode, we sit down with Mary Kerkvliet, a specialist in treating runners. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or just starting to hit the pavement, this podcast is for you! Mary shares her expertise on common running interventions, tips for injury prevention, and pre/post run routines. This is a must-listen for all runners who want to improve their performance, prevent injury, and stay healthy. Tune in now and take your running game to the next level! #Running #PhysicalTherapy #injuryprevention 

Follow Mary:
https://www.instagram.com/kerkvlietmary/

Follow EmpowerU:
https://www.instagram.com/empoweru_sd/

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https://www.etsy.com/shop/ZenithEndurance

Coaching:
https://shop.run605.com/content/private-coaching

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📷 Instagram - Zenith Endurance: https://www.instagram.com/zenith.endurance/
📷 Instagram - Derrick: https://www.instagram.com/derrick.ettel/
📷 Instagram - Rod: https://www.instagram.com/rbnrunning/
🎽 Strava - Derrick: https://www.strava.com/athletes/23293077
🎽 Strava - Rod: https://www.strava.com/athletes/22971846?oq=rod

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Joining us on episode 3 is Mikah Peters of the Brandon Valley High School Track and Cross Country program. Listen as he shares about the ups and downs of training, competing and balancing school. This was a really fun episode for us, we hope you enjoy!

Follow Mikah:
https://www.instagram.com/mikah.p/

Follow Brandon Valley Lynx Distance:
https://www.instagram.com/lynx.xctf/

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https://www.etsy.com/shop/ZenithEndurance

Coaching:
https://shop.run605.com/content/private-coaching

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📷 Instagram - Derrick: https://www.instagram.com/derrick.ettel/
📷 Instagram - Rod: https://www.instagram.com/rbnrunning/
🎽 Strava - Derrick: https://www.strava.com/athletes/23293077
🎽 Strava - Rod: https://www.strava.com/athletes/22971846?oq=rod

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Welcome to the second episode of the Zenith Endurance Podcast. We had the pleasure to chat with Alesia Ode, an accomplished "any surface any distance" runner whose resume includes numerous wins in the region. She is also a board member of the Sioux Falls Area Running Club.

Follow Alesia:
https://www.strava.com/athletes/87320549?oq=alesia

Follow the Sioux Falls Area Running Club:
https://www.instagram.com/runsiouxfalls/

Shirts:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/ZenithEndurance

Coaching:
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📷 Instagram - Derrick: https://www.instagram.com/derrick.ettel/
📷 Instagram - Rod: https://www.instagram.com/rbnrunning/
📷 Instagram - Coach Benson: https://www.instagram.com/coach_bensane/
🎽 Strava - Derrick: https://www.strava.com/athletes/23293077
🎽 Strava - Rod: https://www.strava.com/athletes/22971846?oq=rod

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Welcome to the first episode of the Zenith Endurance Podcast. We had the pleasure to chat with Jeff Pratt, an accomplished ultra/trail runner based out of Sioux Falls, SD. 

(Improved audio in the coming episodes, sorry for the slight echo) 

Follow Jeff: www.instagram.com/midwestultrarunner 

Shirts: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ZenithEndurance 
Coaching: https://shop.run605.com/content/private-coaching 

Follow us on: 
📷 Instagram - Zenith Endurance: https://www.instagram.com/zenith.endurance/ 
📷 Instagram - Derrick: https://www.instagram.com/derrick.ettel/ 
📷 Instagram - Rod: https://www.instagram.com/rbnrunning/ 
📷 Instagram - Coach Benson: https://www.instagram.com/coach_bensane/ 
🎽 Strava - Derrick: https://www.strava.com/athletes/23293077 
🎽 Strava - Rod: https://www.strava.com/athletes/22971846?oq=rod