The Legendary Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The Legendary Podcast speaks with top athletes across all disciplines, to discuss their journeys to Legendary status in their sports. Each episode tells the incredible stories about how the world’s greatest athletes reached the top of their sport, with a particular focus on the hurdles they faced in getting there. Be sure to follow us for the latest updates and notifications on future guests. Website: ColoradoWeekendAthlete.com Twitter: @AthleteWeekend
Ed Viesturs is widely regarded as America's foremost high-altitude mountaineer. He has summited Mount Everest seven times, and was a member of 31 Himalayan expeditions to the 8000 meter peaks, reaching the summit on 21 of these. Ed capped his climbing career by reaching the summits of all fourteen of the world’s 8000-meter peaks without supplemental oxygen, an 18 year project he christened Endeavor 8000. He is one of only a handful of climbers (and the only American) in history to accomplish that feat. In another major achievement, in May 2021, Ed summited Mount Rainier in Washington for the 216th time. Ed Viesturs now acts as a guide for RMI Expeditions, and continues to conduct speaking engagements, consult, and go on adventures any chance he can. This episode, Dylan Taylor of ColoradoWeekendAthlete.com welcomes legendary mountaineer, Ed Viesturs.
Ed's Website: https://edviesturs.com/
Read Ed's Books: https://edviesturs.com/collections/books
Follow Ed on Twitter: https://twitter.com/eviesturs?lang=en
Follow Ed on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ed_viesturs/?hl=en
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZngrFwX5rbwyFZbALjMep?si=0110439383bc4479
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLegendaryPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelegendary_podcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLegendaryPod
Miles O’Brien is an award-winning journalist. He is the science correspondent for PBS NewsHour, a producer and director for the PBS science documentary series NOVA, and a correspondent for the PBS documentary series FRONTLINE. For nearly seventeen years he worked for CNN, and was the anchor of various programs, including American Morning. In February of 2014, a heavy equipment case fell on his forearm while he was on assignment. He developed Acute Compartment Syndrome, which necessitated the emergency amputation of his left arm above the elbow. However, Miles has continued not only his professional career, he's continued to take part in cycling events, triathlons, and is also a pilot. This episode, Dylan Taylor of ColoradoWeekendAthlete.com welcomes legendary endurance athlete and journalist, Miles O'Brien.
Miles O'Brien Homepage: https://milesobrien.com/about/miles-obrien/
Follow Miles on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milesobrien/ Follow Miles on Twitter: https://twitter.com/milesobrien
"Miles to Go" Podcast: https://milestogo.libsyn.com/ NOVA "Chasing Carbon Zero": https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/chasing-carbon-zero/
Miles O'Brien's PBS NewsHour playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD3D978260CF19F9B
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZngrFwX5rbwyFZbALjMep?si=0110439383bc4479
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLegendaryPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelegendary_podcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLegendaryPod
Tez Steinberg is a world-class endurance athlete and ocean rower. In 2020 he became the first person to row across the Pacific Ocean from California to Hawaii with no prior rowing experience, a journey which spanned 2,700 miles and took 71 days. He has also competed in over 45 marathons, several Ironman Triathlons, and a 145 mile ultramarathon. He is the Chief Engine Officer of the United World Challenge, a passionate social entrepreneur, storyteller, and speaker. This episode, Dylan Taylor of ColoradoWeekendAthlete.com welcomes legendary endurance athlete, Tez Steinberg.
United World Challenge: https://unitedworldchallenge.org/
Tez Steinberg's Homepage: https://teztalk.com/
Follow Tez on Instagram: @tezsteinberg
Follow Tez on Twitter: @tezsteinberg
Parker Stinson is an American distance runner known for his aggressive racing style, and is the US record holder in the 25K. Over the last few years, he has had seven top three finishes in major road races over distances ranging from 10K to 25K. He is a nine time All-American from the University of Oregon, and is the only person to win the 10,000 meters at the US Junior Championships three times. Parker also placed sixth at the IAAF Junior World Championships and won the Pan-Am Junior title. This episode, Dylan Taylor of ColoradoWeekendAthlete.com welcomes legendary runner, Parker Stinson.
Follow Parker Stinson on Instagram: @_parker_stinson_
Parker Stinson's Website: www.parkerstinson.com
Matt Dixon is the Founder and Head Coach of Purple Patch Fitness, a training program for time-starved people which helps people thrive, feel better, and have the energy to excel in all aspects of life and sport. He is a master coach for Ironman, an exercise and clinical physiologist, and a former triathlete and world-class swimmer. Under his guidance, Purple Patch athletes have recorded over 450 professional Ironman and Ironman 70.3 victories and podiums, including multiple world championships. Matt is also the author of The Well-Built Triathlete: Turning Potential into Performance, and Fast-Track Triathlete: Balancing a Big Life with Big Performance in Long-Course Triathlon. This episode, Dylan Taylor of ColoradoWeekendAthlete.com welcomes legendary triathlon and fitness coach, Matt Dixon.
Follow Matt Dixon on Twitter: @purplepatch
Follow Purple Patch Fitness on Instagram: @purplepatchfitness
Purple Patch Fitness Homepage: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/
Listen to the Purple Patch Podcast: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/podcast
Sam Holness is a 29-year-old triathlon and marathon competitor from London, who also has autism. He considers autism to be his super-power, and even has the nickname “Super Sam.” Sam has his sights set on being the first black triathlete with autism to complete in the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii. In fact, thanks to Hoka and Ironman, Sam was awarded a wildcard spot in this year’s race. Sam sees autism as his advantage, and by his pursuit of becoming a world-class athlete, hopes to inspire those with autism to use athletics to grow their self esteem, their health, and their happiness. This episode, Dylan Taylor of ColoradoWeekendAthlete.com welcomes world class Triathlete, Sam Holness, as well as his father and trainer, Tony Holness.
Learn more about Sam Holness: https://www.samholness.com/
Follow Sam on Instagram: @samholnesstri
Follow Sam on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samholnesstri/
Kelly Curtis is a skeleton slider who recently competed in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, and is the first black skeleton slider to compete for America. Kelly is a heptathlete, a sport in which she won first place in the 2011 Penn Relays. She is also a member of the United States Air Force and the World Class Athlete Program. Kelly is a lifelong competitor, from a family of notable athleticism, and is now changing the face of her sport. This episode, Dylan Taylor of ColoradoWeekendAthlete.com welcomes world class Olympic Skeleton Slider, Kelly Curtis.
Follow Kelly Curtis on Instagram & Twitter: @KellyCurtisUSA
Tim O’Donnell is one of the world’s most successful and experienced American long-course triathletes. He has earned 50+ podium finishes including over 22 wins at major events throughout the world. Along with the ITU Long Distance World Champion title in 2009, his other wins include nine Ironman 70.3 victories, two full IRONMAN wins, and six Armed Forces National Championships. At the IRONMAN World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, Tim has finished 3rd, 5th, 6th, and 8th, and earned the top American spot in 2013 & 2015. In 2013, he tied the existing American IRONMAN record with an 8:01:32 victory at IRONMAN Brazil. In 2015 at IRONMAN Brazil, he completed his fastest IRONMAN to date at 7:55:56. He was the IRONMAN 70.3 US Pro Champion in 2012 and the IRONMAN US Pro Champion in 2011. Tim is married to another world champion triathlete, and our previous guest on The Legendary Podcast , Mirinda Carfrae. The two of them make their home in Boulder, Colorado with their two children Izzy and Finn. This episode, Dylan Taylor of ColoradoWeekendAthlete.com welcomes world champion triathlete, Tim O'Donnell.
Watch the Tim & Rinny Show on YouTube: Tim & Rinny
Follow Tim O'Donnell on Instagram: @tointri
Learn more about Waterfall Racing: https://www.waterfallracing.com/
Mirinda Carfrae, widely known as “Rinny”, is an Australian professional triathlete and Ironman Triathlon world champion. Winning gold, as well as other medals at numerous Ironman triathlons, she also holds several time records in Kona, the world championship of Ironman. Mirinda has 20 (and counting) half iron-distance wins, multiple ITU Long Course World Championship medals, and holds a championship title at Germany’s iconic iron-distance race, Challenge Roth. When not traveling the world in pursuit of triathlon’s greatest challenges, Mirinda and her husband Tim, a fellow champion triathlete, make their home in the endurance sports haven of Boulder, Colorado with their two children Izzy and Finn. This episode, Dylan Taylor of ColoradoWeekendAthlete.com welcomes world champion triathlete, Mirinda Carfrae.
Watch the Tim & Rinny Show on YouTube: Tim & Rinny
Follow Mirinda Carfrae on Instagram: @mirindacarfrae
Follow Tim ODonnell on Instragram: @tointri
Michelle Marciniak is a former All-American collegiate and professional basketball player whose legendary career landed her in the history books of women’s basketball. Michelle competed in two National Championships during her three-year career at the University of Tennessee, leading the Tennessee Lady Vols to their 4th National Championship and was named MVP in the 1996 Final Four. Michelle competed on the Junior World Championship Qualifying Team, the World University Games, the Jones Cup, and the Pan American Games, before going on to play in the ABL and WNBA as a point guard. Michelle was the recruiting coordinator and assistant coach of the women's basketball team at the University of South Carolina from 2003-2008, and is currently the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of SHEEX, Inc., a performance fabric bedding company inspired by a love of performance wear in basketball. This episode, Dylan Taylor of ColoradoWeekendAthlete.com welcomes legendary basketball player and coach, Michelle Marciniak.
Learn more about SHEEX: https://www.sheex.com/
Follow Michelle on Twitter: @mmarciniak3
Follow Michelle on Instagram: @mbrookemarciniak
Lupe Fiasco, best known as the grammy award winning rapper, is also a legendary martial artist. Beginning his martial arts training at age three by the support of his father, Lupe has a black belt in karate, two black belts in the styles of samurai sword fighting, kinjutsu and iaido, as well as the equivalent of a black belt in Chinese wushu. He has trained in just about every martial art form, and in his recent docuseries “Beat N’ Path” had a chance to train with the masters in China, taking his craft to the highest levels. This episode, Dylan Taylor of ColoradoWeekendAthlete.com welcomes legendary martial artist, rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur, Lupe Fiasco.
Find out more about Lupe Fiasco: www.lupefiasco.com
Follow Lupe Fiasco on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook: @LupeFiasco
Nishigawa Iaido Club on Instagram: @nishigawaiaidoclub
Dylan Taylor of ColoradoWeekendAthlete.com speaks with Matt Moseley, an accomplished open water swimmer, speaker, and author. Matt is the first person to swim cage-free from the U.S. Virgin Islands to Puerto Rico, the first solo crosser of Lake Pontchartrain in New Orleans, and the first ever to swim the Colorado River through Utah's Canyonlands. His swims are typically infused with art and are the subjects of documentary films, with the goal of benefiting conservation and restoration efforts of the waters he swims in. Matt is the Principal of Ignition Strategy Group, which specializes in public affairs and communications strategy, and is the author of Ignition: Superior Communication Strategies for Creating Stronger Connections.
Buy Ignition: Superior Communication Strategies for Creating Stronger Connections By Matt Moseley
Follow Matt Moseley on social media: @ShowUpMatt
https://matthewlmoseley.net/
http://IgnitionStrategyGroup.com
Dylan Taylor of ColoradoWeekendAthlete.com speaks with Dr. Scott Parazynski, a highly decorated physician, astronaut, and tech CEO, recently inducted into the US Astronaut Hall of Fame. Scott joined NASA’s Astronaut Corps in 1992, flying on 5 Space Shuttle missions and conducting 7 spacewalks. His mission highlights include a global ozone mapping flight; leading the first joint US-Russian spacewalk while docked to the Russian space station Mir; serving as Senator John Glenn’s crewmate and personal physician; and assembly of the Canadian-built space station robotic arm. Scott is also a prolific mountaineer, and is the first person to have both flown in space and summited Mount Everest. Scott is a legend in every sense of the word, with additional experience as a diver, pilot, and explorer, while continuing to improve our possibilities on Earth as an inventor, product developer, speaker, author, and entrepreneur.
Buy The Sky Below by Scott Parazynski here: https://parazynski.com/product/the-sky-below/
Find out more info about Scott Parazynski at www.parazynski.com
Follow Scott on Instagram at @astrodocscott
Follow Scott on Twitter at @AstroDocScott
Dylan Taylor of ColoradoWeekendAthlete.com speaks with Junko Kazukawa, a Japanese-born ultrarunner who currently lives in Denver, Colorado. Junko competes in marathon, ultramarathon and cycling events around the world, and was the first person to complete the Leadville series and the Ultrarunning Grand Slam in a single year. Junko is also a two-time breast cancer survivor, and after undergoing a double mastectomy, she competed in the 2009 New York City Marathon only five weeks after her chemo therapy. On numerous occasions Junko has competed in support of fellow athletes suffering with cancer, and raised money for the cause in doing so. She is a profoundly positive individual, and supports her community in Colorado as a trainer of all levels, and a run club leader.
Learn more about Junko's Mountain Training: https://www.junkomountaintraining.com/
Follow Junko Kazukawa on Instagram at @runjunkorun
Dylan Taylor of ColoradoWeekendAthlete.com speaks with Sarah Crowley, an Australian professional triathlete with a legendary record as a champion at triathlons and races around the world. She is a five-time Ironman distance champion. In 2017 Sarah won the Australian and World Long Course Championship and both the Asia Pacific Ironman Championships in Cairns, Australia and the European Ironman Championships in Frankfurt, Germany. Sarah finished third place at the 2017 Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii, cementing her place as a world level athlete. She is also the fastest Australian female in Kona history. Sarah was also an accountant and the Director in Corporate Finance at Deloitte until 2016, and won the Deloitte Business Woman of the Year Award. Excelling at everything she touches, Sarah Crowley is a “pro’s pro,” and about as legendary as they come.
Find out more info about Sarah Crowley at www.sarahcrowleytriathlete.com
Follow Sarah on Instagram at @sarah_stan_crowley
Dylan Taylor of ColoradoWeekendAthlete.com speaks with Forrest Noble, a world-class kayaker based in Boulder Colorado. Forrest has been pushing the limits of the sport since he was young, at one point kayaking the Potomac outside of Washington DC at age 16 during a legendary flood, which he barely survived. Forrest has stayed out of the limelight for most of his life, but is considered one of the world's best kayakers. Forrest made headlines when he assisted several kayakers attempt a never before kayaked run at marble Fork Gorge in the Sierra Nevadas. It was a feat of bravery and skill, and was a success. Forrest has a legendary commitment to the sport and respect for adventure and responsibilities as a fellow kayaker that permeates his community, family, and the entire sport. He is also an accomplished climber, which he frequently uses to increase his opportunities for kayaking locations.