No Gimmicks Just Sweat: Recent Episodes
Eric Logan
No Gimmicks Just Sweat is a podcast dedicated to hearing the journeys and unique stories behind an athlete’s training and what drives them. Everyone has a different story and everyone has a different reason behind their journey. These stories are meant to inspire listeners and help them aspire to heights they never thought the could reach, no matter the obstacle. No Gimmicks Just Sweat is a state of mind and a reminder that anything you value is worth putting in the work, staying motivated, and not stopping.
In this episode, we catch up with Mandy Camara to see what she has been up to since our last conversation on episode 61 of Season 5.You can follow Mandy on Instagram at @mandelion28Disclaimer: If you take any advice or opinions from this podcast, you do so at your own risk. Don't forget to rate and review us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you are listening if you enjoyed this episode! Another way to support the show is to follow us on Instagram at @nogimmicksjustsweat and to follow me personally at @ericmloganMusic: Hip Hop Background Beat by Sugar Beats (used under license from PremiumBeat)Contact: eric@nogimmicksjustsweat.com
This episode we talk with Dr. Ebony Blackwell. Ebony’s journey weaves through the realms of academia, fitness, and service. As a 6-time marathoner and certified yoga teacher, Ebony is not just a wellness enthusiast but a living embodiment of holistic well-being. Founder of the blog "Living in the Breeze," Ebony shares insights into the intersection of fitness and mindfulness.Professionally, Ebony serves as an Assistant Dean for the College of Biological Sciences at UC Davis, holding three degrees - a Bachelor's and Master's in Biology and a Ph.D. in Education Administration. Beyond the academic arena, Ebony is a Veteran with eight years of dedicated service in the Army National Guard.Away from the higher education grind, Ebony finds solace in running, practicing and teaching yoga, and cherishing moments with family.You can follow Ebony on Instagram at @livinginthebreezeDisclaimer: If you take any advice or opinions from this podcast, you do so at your own risk. Don't forget to rate and review us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you are listening if you enjoyed this episode! Another way to support the show is to follow us on Instagram at @nogimmicksjustsweat and to follow me personally at @ericmloganMusic: Hip Hop Background Beat by Sugar Beats (used under license from PremiumBeat)Contact: eric@nogimmicksjustsweat.com
In this episode, we catch up with runner Mireille Siné to see what she has been up to since our last conversation on episode 4.You can follow Lisa on Instagram at @heycoachmireilleDisclaimer: If you take any advice or opinions from this podcast, you do so at your own risk. Don't forget to rate and review us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you are listening if you enjoyed this episode! Another way to support the show is to follow us on Instagram at @nogimmicksjustsweat and to follow me personally at @ericmloganMusic: Hip Hop Background Beat by Sugar Beats (used under license from PremiumBeat)Contact: eric@nogimmicksjustsweat.com
On this episode we meet Amy Tingay. Amy is a 42 year old runner and triathlete living in England. She lost over 10 stone (140 pounds) between 2014 and 2018, pausing in 2016 to have her daughter. After the weight loss, Amy felt healthier but still unfit so she started exercising doing various different home workouts. She started running in December 2018 at a weekly Parkrun event, this quickly grew and Amy completed her first race, a half marathon, in September 2019. To date, she has completed 13 half marathons and started training for triathlon in 2021 with my local Triathlon Club. Amy joined Team Varlo in 2022 and have learned so much from her fellow athletes in both the club and the team. She completed her first sprint triathlon in May 2022. Amy has now completed 6 sprint triathlons and plans to increase the distance slowly over the next few years.You can follow Amy on Instagram at @amyt_triathleteDisclaimer: If you take any advice or opinions from this podcast, you do so at your own risk. Don't forget to rate and review us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you are listening if you enjoyed this episode! Another way to support the show is to follow us on Instagram at @nogimmicksjustsweat and to follow me personally at @ericmloganMusic: Hip Hop Background Beat by Sugar Beats (used under license from PremiumBeat)Contact: eric@nogimmicksjustsweat.com
This week we talked with Lisa Cabiles. Lisa is a mother of 3, ultrarunner, and triathlete. After surviving a disabling illness, Lisa came out the other side with a strong resolve to live life to the very fullest. She has run 41 marathons to date, including completing the Boston Marathon in 2018, 2019, and 2020. More recently, Lisa has delved into the Ultramarathon and Triathlon worlds by completing multiple 50k, 50 miler, and 100 miler races while simultaneously training for IRONMAN 70.3 races. Lisa finished the Boulder 70.3 IRONMAN and qualified for Worlds, as an age group winner. She also qualified for the 2023 Kona IRONMAN World Championships at the 2023 North American IRONMAN Championships in Texas. However, only 11 days before Kona, Lisa was hit by a reckless driver while on one of her last training rides. She is blessed to have even survived the accident suffering multiple skull fractures, a subarachnoid hemorrhage and hematoma, rib fracture, liver laceration, and pneumothorax. Grateful to be alive for her three children, Lisa hopes that as time goes on, she will be completely healed and be able to get back to running at the level she was before the accident and again compete in ultras. Thankfully God has given her a fighting spirit that has overcome so much in the past already.You can follow Lisa on Instagram at @born_to_run_free_Disclaimer: If you take any advice or opinions from this podcast, you do so at your own risk. Don't forget to rate and review us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you are listening if you enjoyed this episode! Another way to support the show is to follow us on Instagram at @nogimmicksjustsweat and to follow me personally at @ericmloganMusic: Hip Hop Background Beat by Sugar Beats (used under license from PremiumBeat)Contact: eric@nogimmicksjustsweat.com
In this episode, we meet Shawn Hoyt. Shawn is a lawyer working for a technology company who lives in Medford, a suburb 7 miles north of Boston. He has stayed active as a runner for most of his life and has run his share of marathons, half-marathons, 10Ks and 5Ks. Rather than slowly winding down his fitness as he has gotten into his 50s, Shawn pushes himself to raise up his fitness to higher and higher levels. He is also becoming passionate about developing a mindset that allows him to reach new heights, and more importantly, inspires others to reach their own new heights as well. As a result of this mindset, Shawn is now in the best overall health and fitness of his life, in his mid-50s.You can follow Shawn on Instagram at @shawnhoytstayactive Disclaimer: If you take any advice or opinions from this podcast, you do so at your own risk. Don't forget to rate and review us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you are listening if you enjoyed this episode! Another way to support the show is to follow us on Instagram at @nogimmicksjustsweat and to follow me personally at @ericmloganMusic: Hip Hop Background Beat by Sugar Beats (used under license from PremiumBeat)Contact: eric@nogimmicksjustsweat.com
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Joy King. Joy has been a registered nurse for 14 years and has been practicing as a Family Nurse Practitioner for six years. She currently works at CVS Minute Clinic in Macon, Georgia and is also a part-time adjunct professor for the School of Nursing at Georgia College & State University. Oh yeah, Joy is also currently working on a second doctorate!Joy enjoys running ultramarathons and obstacle course races throughout the country in her spare time. In 2023, she completed six Spartan Trifectas, including races in Montana, West Virginia, and South Carolina, as well as the World’s Toughest Mudder in Dallas, Texas, and the Antelope Canyon 55K in Page, Arizona. Since 2019, she has proudly served as a Bonefrog ambassador, promoting and representing their brand across various platforms. She was honored to join the MudGear ambassador team in 2023 and continue spreading the word about their high-quality performance gear. Joy is passionate about fitness, adventure, and pushing herself to new limits, and she is grateful for the opportunities these partnerships have provided her to pursue those passions.You can follow Joy on Instagram at @joy4u2c Disclaimer: If you take any advice or opinions from this podcast, you do so at your own risk. Don't forget to rate and review us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you are listening if you enjoyed this episode! Another way to support the show is to follow us on Instagram at @nogimmicksjustsweat and to follow me personally at @ericmloganMusic: Hip Hop Background Beat by Sugar Beats (used under license from PremiumBeat)Contact: eric@nogimmicksjustsweat.com
In this episode, we catch up with professional triathlete Lisa Becharas to see what she has been up to since our last conversation on episode 19.You can follow Lisa on Instagram at @lisabecharasDisclaimer: If you take any advice or opinions from this podcast, you do so at your own risk. Don't forget to rate and review us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you are listening if you enjoyed this episode! Another way to support the show is to follow us on Instagram at @nogimmicksjustsweat and to follow me personally at @ericmloganMusic: Hip Hop Background Beat by Sugar Beats (used under license from PremiumBeat)Contact: eric@nogimmicksjustsweat.com
Meet Nicole Snell. Nicole is an award winning international speaker, trainer, and self-defense expert specializing in sexual assault prevention education, gender-based violence prevention, and empowerment. She is the CEO of Girls Fight Back, Founder of Outdoor Defense and Lead Instructor with both IMPACT Personal Safety and IMPACT Global. Nicole speaks to gender inclusive groups at colleges, high schools, Fortune 500 companies, corporations, the US Military, outdoor groups, and more both domestically and abroad.Nicole is a credentialed Empowerment Self-Defense Professional and an NACP Credentialed Victim Advocate. She has been featured on over 30 podcasts and was interviewed for Women’s Health Magazine last year. She is an experienced solo hiker, solo traveler, outdoors enthusiast, and is an adventure leader for the Los Angeles non-profit, Black Girls Trekkin'. Nicole is committed to ending violence in all of its forms and strives to empower people with the skills to live without limits!You can follow Nicole on Instagram @adventuresofnik and @girlsfightback.Disclaimer: If you take any advice or opinions from this podcast, you do so at your own risk. Don't forget to rate and review us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you are listening if you enjoyed this episode! Another way to support the show is to follow us on Instagram at @nogimmicksjustsweat and to follow me personally at @ericmloganMusic: Hip Hop Background Beat by Sugar Beats (used under license from PremiumBeat)Contact: eric@nogimmicksjustsweat.com
This episode I talk with Amy Armstrong. Amy is a Masters runner who loves to have fun and build meaningful connections with people while achieving her running goals. In the last year, Amy became the Canadian national record holder for the W45-49 road mile.You can follow Amy on Instagram @amyarmstrong7.Disclaimer: If you take any advice or opinions from this podcast, you do so at your own risk. Don't forget to rate and review us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you are listening if you enjoyed this episode! Another way to support the show is to follow us on Instagram at @nogimmicksjustsweat and to follow me personally at @ericmloganMusic: Hip Hop Background Beat by Sugar Beats (used under license from PremiumBeat)Contact: eric@nogimmicksjustsweat.com
Meet Tia Smith. Tia is a 35 years old wife, mom, teacher, and triathlete living in Charlotte, NC. She has completed 18 half marathons, one full marathon, four 70.3 IRONMAN races, and one 140.6 IRONMAN.Tia’s father was diagnosed with cancer when she was 15. His strong body started to fail him and after he passed when Tia was 21, she decided that she would push her body to the absolute max until the day she sees him again. In addition, she wanted her children to watch her set goals of the impossible, then work towards them to make them possible. You can follow Tia on Instagram @tiasmith_tri. Disclaimer: If you take any advice or opinions from this podcast, you do so at your own risk. Don't forget to rate and review us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you are listening if you enjoyed this episode! Another way to support the show is to follow us on Instagram at @nogimmicksjustsweat and to follow me personally at @ericmloganMusic: Hip Hop Background Beat by Sugar Beats (used under license from PremiumBeat)Contact: eric@nogimmicksjustsweat.com
Meet Maurice Cornelious. Maurice is a veteran, husband, father, Spartan athlete, OCB NFF Pro, and USATF Certified Coach.You can follow Maurice on Instagram @spartanreeceDisclaimer: If you take any advice or opinions from this podcast, you do so at your own risk. Don't forget to rate and review us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you are listening if you enjoyed this episode! Another way to support the show is to follow us on Instagram at @nogimmicksjustsweat and to follow me personally at @ericmloganMusic: Hip Hop Background Beat by Sugar Beats (used under license from PremiumBeat)Contact: eric@nogimmicksjustsweat.com
This week we welcome back teacher, runner and RRCA certified running coach Kara Ollick to see what she has been up to since we last spoke (episodes 17 and 27). You can follow Kara on Instagram @youareworththerun and her website is https://youareworththerun.com/ Disclaimer: If you take any advice or opinions from this podcast, you do so at your own risk. Don't forget to rate and review us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you are listening if you enjoyed this episode! Another way to support the show is to follow us on Instagram at @nogimmicksjustsweat and to follow me personally at @ericmloganMusic: Hip Hop Background Beat by Sugar Beats (used under license from PremiumBeat)Contact: eric@nogimmicksjustsweat.com
This week we caught up with past guest (episode 23) and the founder of Runstreet.com, Marnie Kunz. Based in NYC, Marnie is a NASM-certified trainer, and RRCA- and USATF-certified running coach, who, enjoys weightlifting, hiking, dogs, reading, and eating tacos when she is not running. You can find her on Instagram at @runstreet and her website is http://www.runstreet.comDisclaimer: If you take any advice or opinions from this podcast, you do so at your own risk. Don't forget to rate and review us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you are listening if you enjoyed this episode! Another way to support the show is to follow us on Instagram at @nogimmicksjustsweat and to follow me personally at @ericmloganMusic: Hip Hop Background Beat by Sugar Beats (used under license from PremiumBeat)Contact: eric@nogimmicksjustsweat.com
This week’s guest is Garrick Chan. Garrick is a runner from the Bay Area. He ran for San Jose State University XC in 2012-2014. After spending 7 years with Wolfpack Running Club, he just joined the Strawberry Canyon Running Club in Berkeley. When healthy, Garrick is a 1:12:15 half marathoner and a 2:34:13 debut marathoner. Garrick looks to get back on track after a tough year of running.You can find Garrick on Instagram at @gvc1992 and @asianathletespotlightDisclaimer: If you take any advice or opinions from this podcast, you do so at your own risk. Don't forget to rate and review us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you are listening if you enjoyed this episode! Another way to support the show is to follow us on Instagram at @nogimmicksjustsweat and to follow me personally at @ericmloganMusic: Hip Hop Background Beat by Sugar Beats (used under license from PremiumBeat)Contact: eric@nogimmicksjustsweat.com
Meet Mandy Camara. Mandy is an athlete and mother, She is supported by On Running, Athletic Brewing, Honeystinger, Nuun, and The Feed. Mandy’s passion lies in practicing the art of resilience, craft mastery, and legacy, whose friends say she runs like a gazelle in the Serengeti. You can find Mandy on Instagram at @mandelion28Disclaimer: If you take any advice or opinions from this podcast, you do so at your own risk. Don't forget to rate and review us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you are listening if you enjoyed this episode! Another way to support the show is to follow us on Instagram at @nogimmicksjustsweat and to follow me personally at @ericmloganMusic: Hip Hop Background Beat by Sugar Beats (used under license from PremiumBeat)Contact: eric@nogimmicksjustsweat.com
This week meet Jim Gregory. Jim is a masters-level runner. He also cycles in his training blocks. The sport provides Jim with the opportunity to set goals, maintain physical and mental health, and most importantly, the ability to spread positivity.Jim discovered his passion for running when he was six years old growing up on his grandparent's farm. He raced his grandfather who was driving a tractor. Jim participated in track in middle and high school. He also ran cross country in high school and walked on to his university cross country team and ran a couple of years before becoming plagued with injuries and experiencing burn out. Jim returned to running in his late 30's and continues to run.For Jim, running was a means of escape from the daily grind, not fully understanding the positive impact running was having on his physical and mental health. Jim says when he runs, he runs to "feel free", "free to just be". He began working with a coach who provided structure during his training blocks. Jim is grateful for all his coach has taught him about training, recovery, and the overall benefits of running to his life.Once Jim was able to fully grasp what running was giving to him, he began to share it, empowering others to get out and move through partnerships with brands he used during training and on his social media channels. He has run 11 marathons and has currently completed five of the six world marathon majors (London, Boston, Berlin, Chicago, and New York City). Tokyo will be his final marathon to complete the sixth. You can find Jim on Instagram at @runman317Disclaimer: If you take any advice or opinions from this podcast, you do so at your own risk. Don't forget to rate and review us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you are listening if you enjoyed this episode! Another way to support the show is to follow us on Instagram at @nogimmicksjustsweat and to follow me personally at @ericmloganMusic: Hip Hop Background Beat by Sugar Beats (used under license from PremiumBeat)Contact: eric@nogimmicksjustsweat.com
This episode we talk with María del P. Vázquez of Phoenix, AZ. Maria has successfully balanced a busy life raising 3 boys while single. She ventured in triathlons and ultra-running for a while but now she’s focusing only on ultra-cycling races.Maria has conquered some of the most challenging ultra-cycling events out there around the globe; including The Longhorn 500, Hoodoo 500, Silver State 508 (‘Toughest 48 hrs in the Sport’), Paris-Brest-Paris, a grueling self-supported 750 miles race in France, and Tour De France, as part of an all-female team that for the 1st time in the history of the event completed all 21 stages a day prior to the Pro’s. She also set a record by becoming the 1st female ever to cross the state of Ohio in both directions (E-W and W-E) in separate occasions and still holds one of them. Some of these events gave her the title of 1st Puertorrican Female ever finishing or 1st Puertorrican Overall (male or female) ever finishing some of them.As a cycling coach, Maria’s mission is to get more women in the sport and help athletes reach their goals and finish their races. She believes she can do a lot more and cannot only rise above being average but inspire others to do so with her inspirational story!You can find Maria on Instagram at @coach_maria_prDisclaimer: If you take any advice or opinions from this podcast, you do so at your own risk. Don't forget to rate and review us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you are listening if you enjoyed this episode! Another way to support the show is to follow us on Instagram at @nogimmicksjustsweat and to follow me personally at @ericmloganMusic: Hip Hop Background Beat by Sugar Beats (used under license from PremiumBeat)Contact: eric@nogimmicksjustsweat.com
This week we caught up with my friend and my very first guest India Cook. We catch up with everything that has been up to in her active life as the co-host of The Run Duo podcast, hosting the Miles From India YouTube channel, being an RRCA-certified run coach, becoming a race announcer, and most importantly planning a wedding. You can find India on Instagram at @i_of_endigo_runs. Her website is https://www.milesfromindia.com/ Disclaimer: If you take any advice or opinions from this podcast, you do so at your own risk. Don't forget to rate and review us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you are listening if you enjoyed this episode! Another way to support the show is to follow us on Instagram at @nogimmicksjustsweat and to follow me personally at @ericmloganMusic: Hip Hop Background Beat by Sugar Beats (used under license from PremiumBeat)Contact: eric@nogimmicksjustsweat.com
Meet Taren Gesell. Taren is best known as Triathlon Taren online. He took up endurance sports in his late twenties not knowing how to swim, he hadn't been on a bike in 13 years, and he couldn't run the length of one house. By the end of his triathlon career Taren was a top 1% in the world triathlete, he completed record setting open water marathon swims, and is now growing MōTTIV which is the only app with training plans designed for real people looking to accomplish amazing things in endurance sports.
You can find Taren on Instagram at @triathlontaren and @mymottiv. His website is https://mymottiv.com/.
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This week I talk with Leah DeKalb. Leah grew up in Northern California, where she was always immersed in something active: riding horses, playing soccer, baseball, basketball, tennis, volleyball, track, skiing, you name it! Maintaining an active lifestyle is a part of who she is at her core. Running has always been her go-to sport to stay in shape, both mentally and physically. In 2014 she completed her first half-marathon, and in 2015, her first full marathon. She continued to love running but always sought more ways to stay active.
After watching her husband compete in a handful of triathlons, she thought, “I’d like to do that, but just the thought of it scares the daylights out of me!” She worked with her husband to learn how to swim (she could not swim a full length of the pool when she first started!), gained confidence on the bike, and took the plunge into her first Sprint Triathlon in 2018. Since then, she has continued to race in many local sprints and has qualified and raced the Olympic distance at Age Group Nationals two times. Leah took the plunge to “tri” out her first 70.3 in Waco, TX this past October. This year she has thoroughly enjoyed being a member of Team Varlo and the Elite Feed Athlete Team.
When she’s not training or racing, Leah is working on finishing up her Master’s degree in Business Management and working as a Graduate Assistant. She also loves spending time with her dog, Woodford, and husband of four years, Jeff. She looks forward to continuing to push past her limits to achieve more than she ever dreamed possible in the sport of triathlon and hopes to inspire others to do the same!
You can find Leah on Instagram at @limitlesswithleah
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Meet Raina Hope Duckworth. Raina is a wife and mother with three teenagers at home. She is a proud Atlanta native and definitely a foodie. She got into running and her love of the outdoors a little later than most. Although her first 5k race was in 2013, she didn’t consider herself a “runner” until the spring of 2019 because that’s when she became a consistent runner. Raina is currently training for her second marathon, The St. Jude’s Memphis Marathon. She would also like to attempt a triathlon if she can ever perfect her swim.
When she is not running, Raina most enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, trying new restaurants, going to the movies, traveling, reading and spending time in nature doing activities such as hiking and kayaking with her husband.
You can find Raina on Instagram at @eat.hope.run
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This week we caught up with mom, runner, USATF certified Level 2 coach Cheryl Miller to see what she has been up to since our last conversation on episode 22 of the show.
You can find Cheryl on Instagram at @gypseejourney
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Meet Jeffery Heard. Jeffery is an over 40 runner, cyclist, and duathlete. He uses the sports to help maintain his physical and mental health well being. Jeffery is an ambassador for Altra, Rabbit, Tiux socks, Huma gels, Long Beach Marathon, and Athletic Brewing Co.
As he started his fitness journey, the goal was to combat family health issues and stay fit. But as the journey progressed, the goal transformed into inspiring other people of color to lead a more active lifestyle. As the journey continued, the goal morphed into including Jeffery sharing how running helps him keep his mental health in check.
Learning that his younger brother, Josh, passed away at age 26 in Phoenix, Arizona, was when Jeffery realized how important running was to his mental health. This devastating news sent him swirling into a tailspin. To help deal with the sudden loss, he turned to running to help process the emotions that crushed him. Running gave him the alone time he needed and allowed him to connect with Josh.
You can find Jeffery on Instagram at @runjefferyrun.
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Meet Virginia “Ginny” Cataldi. Ginny is an Elite Level triathlete who has been racing triathlons for 11 years. She has completed 6 full distance IRONMAN, two of which were in Kona for the the IRONMAN World Championships. The first time at Kona, Ginny qualified for the Boston Marathon, and the second time she placed 9th in her AG. The last IRONMAN she raced, she placed 2nd Overall Female, and passed on her Kona slot. She has raced in 20+ 70.3 distance IRONMAN races and participated at the 70.3 World Championships several times. Her best result at World’s was placing 5th in her AG for a spot on the podium. In addition to racing, Ginny is an certified triathlon coach who loves working with new athletes, and recently taken on a role as a sales consultant with custom sports apparel company called VARLO.
When not doing things triathlon related, Ginny teaches middle school art and doing the best she can as a single mother of two teenagers, whom she hopes are proud of her and hope to have inspired them to take calculated risks and find their own passion. Her journey hasn’t always been easy, but adversity builds strength. Ginny’s mantra has become, “We get to do this.”
You can find Ginny on Instagram at @ginnylovestri24.
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On this episode, meet Adrian Shepherd. Adrian is originally from Florida, although Atlanta, GA has been home for over 20 years. She has been happily married for 20 years to her husband Ramsey and together they have 2 children, Morgan (14) and Julian (10). Professionally, she has worked for a large healthcare system in Atlanta for 20 years in corporate administration. She enjoys being active physically through running (individually and in groups) and biking, but has always loved reading and spending time with her family. Fitness will always be a large part of her identity and she's always looking forward to the next race or challenge.
You can find Adrian on Instagram at @skyemiles101
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This week we welcome back season 1 episode 7 guest Shawanna White to see what the 8th fastest U.S. born Black marathoner has been up to since our last conversation.
You can find Shawanna on Instagram at @peachrunner26.2.
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Meet Nicole Pizza. Nicole considers herself to be an athlete and a mermaid as she loves staying active, especially at the beach. She has competed as a powerlifter and runner. When she's not out and about sweating around town she works as a family therapist and digital strategist. She loves Pokemon, old school video games, and diesel trucks. Nicole enjoys spending her time with her loved ones cooking, eating, being active, and making the world better than they found it.
You can find Nicole on Instagram at @starmie386
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Nelle Fox is a runner and owner of Excel Rocktown Running, an integrative coaching service that includes customized nutrition, strength, and run coaching. To date, she is a 3 time Boston Qualifier with a personal best in the marathon of 3:08:57, but also is an ultrarunner, having run Grindstone 100 as a top female finisher in 2021.
While Nelle began competing in cross country and track at an early age and had a short, but successful career in middle and high school, it was after the birth of her second daughter that her health and fitness goals shifted towards endurance running and nutrition behaviors. In the first year following her second child’s birth, she became involved in her local running community and found herself unexpectedly to be winning trail and road races outright.
However, after surviving a rough year in 2016 with multiple long-undiagnosed tick diseases, her health was in shambles, as was her career and athletic performance. Despite a Whole30 reset and what may be referred to by some as “clean eating”, inflammation took hold and required significant medical attention for over 18 months. Since early 2017, she has been on the mend and continues to navigate ongoing intermittent “flares”, with thankfully, decreasing occurrence. Through reflection, functional medicine testing, careful nutrition, and ongoing flexibility with her training and lifestyle, Nelle has been able to continue a highly functional life and continue to make gains in her running performance.
You can find Nelle on Instagram at @simplynellefox and @excelrocktownrunning. Her website is http://www.excelrocktownrunning.com
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Meet Chelsea Wolfe. Chelsea is currently located in Queen Creek, Arizona but originally from wild and wonderful West Virginia. She was a former collegiate swimmer turned triathlete, with big goals of crushing world championships in Kona this October. She works in pharmaceuticals for a company based in Reykjavik, Iceland in which she is constantly navigating the challenges of traveling for work and training for IRONMAN competitions. Chelsea loves good coffee, craft beer, traveling the world, and spending time with her mini Australian shepherd, Denali.
You can find Chelsea on Instagram at @chelseaa_shae
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Khadijah Diggs is a mother, project manager, USAT Certified Coach, and a Team USA and Silver Ironman All-World Triathlete. Her mission is to promote a positive image of Muslim women and Islam in general through sport. "I want to change the world, one race at a time."
Training and racing started off as her therapy to recover from a failing marriage and the loss of loved ones to cancer. It has remained that but has also become how Khadijah expresses herself and share who she is as Muslim, a mother and a woman. Her goal is to open dialogue and connect women of all backgrounds on a personal level by sharing common experiences, joys and struggles through healthy living, group training and healthy competition. "I have learned traveling all over the country and the World to race, that at the core, we are more the same than different. The struggles of motherhood and just being female are universal and it binds us as women."
Never imagining the state of the World in 2020, during the 2018 off-season, Khadijah started a series of free online Get Togethers open to everyone, to discuss common and not so common endurance athlete topics. "It’s an amazing opportunity for experienced triathletes to share experiences and experiences with new triathletes. It's like having everyone over just online"
You can find Khadijah on instagram at @khadijahtriathlete and her website is https://www.khadijahtriathlete.com/
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Nicole Montesanti, better known on social media as Nikki Fitness, is fitness fanatic and WBFF Pro. She is an Atlanta based Health coach who takes on a variety of clients from lifestyle, to diabetics, to WBFF competitors. She has a degree in Biology/Biochemistry, and has been in the fitness industry for the last 8 years. After she graduated, she began her life as a lab technician making dietary and nutritional supplements. In this area, she got to learn a lot about nutrition. Combining this with her background in genetics has helped her optimize her results with her clients. “They’re all one big science project, and I love it” she says. Outside of competing and and coaching her clients, Nikki is also an indoor heated spin class instructor and in the prostate cancer industry doing medical sales. “I love being able to work in the health industry in so many ways.” she says.
Her hobbies include eating, hiking, being by the beach, and always being with her animals. She is a fur mama, having 2 dogs and 1 cat.
You can find Nikki on instagram at @nikkii_fitness for coaching inquiries or questions & be sure to check out her photography page @gaudy.photography
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As we wrap up Season 4, episode 31 guest, Natasha Guyton, turns the tables and interviews Eric Logan, runner, cyclist, duathlete, fitness instructor, blogger, host of the No Gimmicks Just Sweat podcast. All that on top of being a husband, father, and Cybersecurity professional. His goals are to keep running, stay fit, healthy and alive and maybe pick up an age-group award here or there. For Eric, it’s all about pushing his personal potential and seeing what he can accomplish.
You can find him on Instagram at @ericmlogan and his blog is https://www.runriderun.com/
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On this episode we welcome back runner and registered dietitian Jackie Kirchner to the show to share her experience running in this year’s Boston Marathon.
You can find Jackie on Instagram at @fuelbetter.runfaster and her website is https://www.jackiekirchnernutrition.com/. You can also schedule a Runner's Nutrition Strategy Session with Jackie at https://my.practicebetter.io/#/5ed6cae72a9c24039805b6cb/bookings?s=5ed6cc5f2a9c24039805c103&step=date
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Monica Huson returns to the show to share her experience running in the 2022 Boston Marathon and how she approached it differently from the 2021 Boston Marathon in October. You can find her on Instagram at @runhappier
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Meet Holly Spicer. Holly is an East Coast based writer and photographer in the sports industry, but also a masters athlete, pre/postnatal fitness trainer, and mama. She has been lifting weights for 19 years, starting as a way to cope with depression and anxiety. Holly spent 13 years as a powerlifter competitively, before moving onto weightlifting. She shifted from being an avid runner, running several races a year, to a more casual runner, making adjustments to her active lifestyle as her spinal disorder, spondylolisthesis requires. Outside of lifting, hiking, and other adventures, Holly is a bibliophile, thalassophile, foodie, and dog lover.
You can find Holly on Instagram at @eatliftrunyoga and @bonificafitness
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Meet Travis Tindle. Travis lives in Woodstock, GA with his wife and two daughters. He has been participating in endurance sports for 20+ years. He’s regularly competing in triathlon, duathlon, running races, and almost all disciplines of cycling. Some of his accomplishments include a National Championship and 4 Nationals podiums in duathlon, 2 cyclocross and 3 MTB Georgia State Championships, participation in the Xterra World Championship and representing Team USA at the Duathlon World Championships. He’s also an Ambassador for State Bicycle Company and Honey Stinger. All of this while working in a leadership role at a Fortune 100 company.
You can find Travis on Instagram at @tindletr
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On this episode, meet Carolyn Su. Carolyn is the creator of the Instagram platform, diversewerun, where she writes weekly features of Black, Indigenous, and Runners of Color, to advocate for racial representation, equity, and inclusion in the running community. As a daughter of Chinese-immigrant parents, Carolyn grew up straddling the expectations of two different cultures, while navigating the socio-racial impact of the Model Minority Myth. She now lives in Boston, MA, where she continues her advocacy through ministry with her church, activism in her children’s school, and collaboration with local running brands, BIPOC-led running groups and individuals. Her ultimate mission is to equip and empower others to be able to show up fully as themselves, in all aspects of life.
You can find Carolyn on Instagram at @irunfortheglory and @diversewerun
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Meet Colleen Bartling. Colleen is a devoted mom and partner who is also a dedicated age group triathlete from Boston, MA. When she’s not helping people accomplish their financial goals in her job as an Investment Officer or volunteering in the community helping kids through organizations like Girls on the Run, Girls Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts or 826 Boston, Colleen can be found helping to manage Team Varlo, an endurance team recently established by Varlo Sports Apparel.
Colleen started her endurance career in high school when she ran cross country as a way to train for nordic ski competitions. She found triathlon during grad school when she was looking for like minded people to hang out with. 15+ years later she has accomplished a lot of goals in her own right like qualifying for the Boston marathon, running all but one of the six World Marathon Majors, finishing 3 IRONMAN events, racing at the USAT National Triathlon championships 4 times and most recently finishing the 70.3 World Championships in Utah. Her hope is that she can encourage her 3 children to see the fun in a healthy active lifestyle while giving back to their community as well as the importance of setting and accomplishing goals no matter how big or small.
You can find Colleen on Instagram at @3discplinelife
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On this episode meet Jackie Kirchner. Jackie is a registered dietitian, a distance runner, and a lover of corgis and tacos. She's on a mission to help people learn how to fuel their bodies better so that they can increase energy, improve fitness, recover faster, and run better.
She has over 8 years experience as a Registered Dietitian, helping people improve their health and feel better through better nutrition habits. She's run 8 marathons and several half marathons, 10ks, 5ks, and 2 sprint triathlons and has qualified for the Boston marathon 4 times and completed it twice (3rd time this April).
Unlike one-size-fits-all meal plans or diets that are rigid or eliminate entire food groups, she helps people establish sustainable habits so they can feel better and achieve their goals.
You can find Jackie on Instagram at @fuelbetter.runfaster and her website is https://www.jackiekirchnernutrition.com/. You can also schedule a Runner's Nutrition Strategy Session with Jackie at https://my.practicebetter.io/#/5ed6cae72a9c24039805b6cb/bookings?s=5ed6cc5f2a9c24039805c103&step=date
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Meet Cardi Davis. Cardi is a single mom from New Castle, Delaware. She started out doing backyard sports and progressed to organize sports in middle school. Some of those sports include: basketball, cheerleading, bowling, lingerie football, track and field, fitness competitions, softball, and Obstacle Course Racing (OCR).
In 2016 her friend introduced her to Spartan Racing. After completing the Palmerton Sprint, she signed up to be an Obstacle Course Racing Coach. After having her son, William, she decided to compete in Spartans competitively. In 2021 she earned 6 Spartan podiums and 1 OCRWC podium.
You can find Cardi on Instagram at @williamsfitmom
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Meet Jenna-Caer Seefried. Jenna, who never played sports as a kid, lost 50lbs after joining a gym and found strength training through a weight loss competition. She started racing super sport motorcycles but wanted to find a sport that would help me keep the weight off. After joining a running club, Jenna was injured shortly after trying to do too much too soon and was recommended to do biking and swimming as rehab. She learned how to swim, got a bike and ultimately did her first triathlon at IRONMAN Buffalo Springs 70.3. Jenna has gone on to win her age-group at the ITU Long Distance World Championships and then at IRONMAN Cork.
After seeing what her body was capable of, Jenna changed her career from an IT Project Manager to become a strength and conditioning coach to help others discover what they are capable of working full time as a triathlon coach.
You can find Jenna on Instagram at @jennacaer and her website is http://jennacaer.com/. She also created the Endurance Fit app (@endurancefitapp), which is available for iOS and Android.
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Meet Kristen Hetzel. Kristen is a Team USA duathlete and has been representing the United States in competition since 2012. She is a 2x Silver medalist, 9x All-American, and 9x World Championship qualifier. Her two duathlon events for the U.S. team are the Powerman distance which is a 6.2-mile run, 93-mile bike, and 18-mile run; and the Olympic distance which is a 6.2-mile run, a 25-mile bike, and 3.1-mile run. Kristen is also a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a celebrity personal trainer with a private practice in Los Angeles.
You can find Kristen on Instagram at @teamhetzel and her website is https://www.kristenhetzel.com/
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In this episode, I talk with Matt Gavin. Matt is an avid runner based in Massachusetts. While most of his time spent running is on the roads, he also loves logging miles on local trails. In addition to being an endurance athlete, Matt is a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and passionate about strength training, particularly with kettlebells. Outside of his athletic pursuits, he enjoys spending time with his wife and dog, reading fantasy and sci-fi novels, and honing his juggling skills.
You can find Matt on Instagram at @mattg1022
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On this episode, meet Stacy Schutte. Stacy is a 200 Hr Registered Yoga Teacher, certified through My Vinyasa Practice and Yoga Alliance. She loves to help people incorporate the physical and mental benefits of yoga into their busy lifestyles.
You can find Stacy on Instagram at @stacylynn.fitness and her website is http://encompassjoyyoga.com
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On this episode, we meet Natasha Guyton. Natasha is a marathoner turned Urban endurance athlete (and everything in between), who has seen her fair share of trials AND tribulations. From competitive beach volleyball, to pushing herself to become a triathlete and racing for ESPN with some of the world’s best obstacle course athletes. Through it all, Natasha has been able to find her true center in Christ, heal her body, mind and soul all while finding peace and freedom in cycling.
You can find Natasha on Instagram at @native1_pfs
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On this episode, we meet Tom Rizzotte. Tom, a police officer, husband and father based out of New Jersey, is a triathlete who enjoys exercising, staying healthy and fit. After being introduced to triathlon in 2016, Tom was immediately hooked. He loves challenging himself to see how far he can push himself. Self-coached, Tom enjoys figuring this sport out on his own. He has completed various sprint distances, one Olympic distance and one IRONMAN 70.3. He plans on beating his PR set in 2021 and plans on completing a full IRONMAN in the future.
You can find Tom on Instagram at @tri_zzotte
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On this episode, I welcome back Season 1 Episode 2 guest Cassy Campanella along with her husband Jared to share their experience running in the Javelina Jundred, the ultimate social 100-mile trail run. The Javelina sends runners out on a mostly flat and fast multiple-loop course through the desert terrain of McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, Arizona. Hear their story of how they completed such a grueling race.
You can find Cassy on Instagram at @casscamps2 and Jared at @jcampy90
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We started Season 2 talking with Monica Huson (episode 13) and we close out the season with a follow up on her experience running three marathons in six weeks. And not just any three marathons. Monica ran the BMW Berlin Marathon, Boston Marathon and TCS New York City Marathon, three of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, back-to-back over a six week period. Running and finishing one marathon is a feat upon itself, so to complete three major marathons in a short period is an amazing accomplishment.
You can find her on Instagram at @runhappier
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On this episode, we welcome back Kara Ollick from Season 2 Episode 17 as she gives us a recap of her experience running in the 2021 New York City Marathon.
You can follow Kara on Instagram @youareworththerun and her website is https://youareworththerun.com/
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On this episode, we welcome back Sophie Lambert from Season 1 Episode 9 as she gives us a recap of her experience running in the 2021 Boston Marathon.
You can find her on Instagram at @runner_sophie
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In this episode we talk with retired U.S. Army Sgt. First Class Michael D. Smith. Sgt. Smith is the first above-the-elbow amputee to receive a fit-for-duty status as an active duty Soldier, and an elite U.S. paralympic triathlete training to compete at the Olympics. Smith hasn’t let tragedy prevent him from chasing his dreams and loves the opportunity to inspire, motivate and encourage others to try a triathlon. Sgt. Smith is also the president and co-founder of the nonprofit Swim Bike Run 4 Equality, whose mission is to offer opportunities to increase diversity and inclusion in multisport.
Sgt. Smith has overcome adversity in his life and continues to knock down barriers that stand in his way.
You can find him on Instagram at @michael_dreamchaser_smith and @dreamchaser_paratri_journey. His website is https://www.swimbikerun4equality.com/ on Instagram @swimbikerun4equality
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On this episode, meet Amy DenHerder. Amy is a wife, stay-at-home mother of 2 kiddos and a Border Collie, a runner and duathlete. She lives in Holland, Michigan and has a passion in inspiring others through movement! Amy has been running for years and racing for nearly a decade. She is a proud FlyGirl with Team Stellafly and an active Angel with My Team Triumph. Empowering others in movement is something that brings her more purpose every day.
You can find her on Instagram at @honestlyamylynn and her website is https://honestlyamylynn.com
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This week we talked with Marnie Kunz. Not only is Marnie a Brooklyn-based runner, dog lover, and writer, she is also a RRCA- and USATF-certified running coach and the creator of Runstreet®️ Art Runs and blog. Marnie created Runstreet®️ to inspire a wide range of runners through informative articles, videos, photography, and art. Seeing a lack of diversity in mainstream running media outlets, Marnie wanted to cultivate a diverse and encouraging running media outlet for women, people of color, and the LGBTQ community.
You can find her on Instagram at @runstreet and her website is http://www.runstreet.com
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In this week’s episode, we talk with Cheryl Miller. Cheryl’s love for running began as a 7th grader in New York state, where she participated in Cross Country and Track and Field. Some of her past accomplishments include holding the New York State record for the Intersectional Relay and the Women’s 1500 Meter State Championship title. This past year she traveled non-stop over 7 months to 28 different states to experience the joy of trail running across varied regions, climates, and altitudes. Her travels introduced her to ultra running.
In addition to being a lifelong runner and avid traveler, she’s a devoted mom and partner, a passionate writer, and a strong advocate for mental health awareness. Currently, she is the founder of KOA Running, a coaching and running group that inspires its members to build their training upon courage. She has written various articles on running and mental health for Hoka One One, Runner’s World Magazine, and several smaller athletic blogs. Cheryl is also the Assistant Cross Country Coach at Herndon High School in Virginia, a Hoka Flyer, and member of the RADRabbit Running Squad. She participates in a number of diverse running groups including Latinas Run, Las Tortugas Running Club, and Herndon and Reston Moms Run This Town. In her free time she is involved in several charities, and has recently started up the DC Metro-VA Chapter of Medals for Mettle, a non-profit org that facilitates the gifting of endurance running medals to those running a tougher race in life.
You can find her on Instagram at @gypseejourney
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Meet Lani Woods. Lani is a single mother of 2 and avid obstacle course racer (OCR) and cycling newbie from Compton CA. She originally started trail running as a way to cope with bipolar depression and PTSD. This ultimately led her to OCR and her love of overcoming obstacles. Lani even overcame a traumatic knee injury to come back as an American Ninja Warrior contestant on Season 13. In addition to being an athlete, she is the CEO and host of Black With Endurance, a podcast highlighting black athletes in non traditional sports. Motto: Adapt. Overcome. Evolve. Repeat!
You can find her on Instagram at @lanitheadventurer and @blackwithendurance
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In this episode, we talk with Jess Weatherby, Jess is a proud homeschool mom in Waco, TX, who is an Obstacle Course Racer (OCR) and was a Season 2 contestant on Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s hit show The Titan Games. Considered one of the fittest moms in America, her fitness journey began after she was told that she would need a full hip replacement before she turned 45 because she had labral tears in her hips and suffered from piriformis syndrome and C&P hip impingement. Jess opted to rehab her own way rather than going under the knife. She has since become an inspiration to mothers that you can stay fit and have a normal family life.
You can find her on Instagram at @Jess_Weatherby_Lifts
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In this episode, we talk with Lisa Becharas. Lisa is a 4th year professional triathlete living in Boulder, CO. She left her job as a collegiate Track and Field/Cross Country coach to build her dream of competing at the highest level in the sport. While racing professionally she also works full time for Sur PhytoPerformance.
You can follow Lisa on Instagram @lisabecharas
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Today we meet cyclist and duathlete Danielle Ford. Danielle is from Hunt Valley, Maryland and growing up near the Blue Ridge Mountains, she was encouraged to support meaningful outdoor activities and foster connections between people and the environment through participation and service. She frequently uses her adventures on the bicycle to foster leadership principles she incorporates throughout her life and in her career. Danielle’s passion as a recreational cyclist has allowed her to join organized rides and weekend tours throughout the United States. She can be found locally riding with her bike club, the VeloCity Riding club, around the Maryland area.
You can follow Danielle on Instagram @damaciclismo
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In this episode, we talk with Kara Ollick. Kara is a runner and RRCA certified running coach who has two passions in life: teaching and running. She is an avid runner who has run in 10 marathons and 60+ half marathons on top of numerous 10ks and 5ks. Kara’s passion for running ignited in April 2013 as a way to get in shape. She was racing 5ks almost every weekend and it just snowballed from there. She decided she could run a half marathon, after that half, she decided she could run a full marathon. While training, Kara found out real quick that training for and running a marathon is no simple task! Being a goal oriented person, Kara sets a goal and enjoys the process!
You can follow Kara on Instagram @youareworththerun and her website is https://youareworththerun.com/
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On this episode, meet Alexandra Weissner. Alexandra is an athlete, running coach, podcaster, and co-founder of bRUNch Running. Growing up in New Jersey, Alexandra played a variety of sports from ballet, swimming, soccer and basketball. While watching the 1998 Winter Olympics, she fell in love with the sport of alpine skiing. Having learned to ski at age 5, she already loved being on the mountain but now wanted to do more of it. After a few years of racing on the East Coast, Alexandra persuaded her parents to allow her to move across the country to Steamboat Springs, Colo. to attend boarding school and train with the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club. While her skiing career did not play out as she had dreamed it would, her love for the sport and fitness continued. After graduating from Northern Arizona University, she moved to New York to pursue a career in public relations. In 2010, I moved to Denver to be closer to the mountains. Since moving to Denver, she enjoys many ski days, trained for numerous half marathons, completed two marathons, dabbled in triathlons and paddle boarding. Sports have given Alexandra so much and shaped who she is today.
You can follow Alexandra on Instagram @alexweissner @brunchrunning @behindthesweatpod and her website is https://brunchrunning.com/
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In this episode, I talk with triathlete Doug Billet. Doug hails from York, PA and is a 2003 graduate from Marywood University, where he was a first ballot Hall of Fame basketball inductee in 2013. Much of his childhood and early adult years were focused on competitive basketball and fast twitch training. After several years off from any workout regiment, Doug began endurance training for half and marathon distance running events. His passion for endurance sports continued to grow and eventually crossed over to the triathlon circuit. He is a 2021 qualifier at Ironman 70.3 world championships. When Doug is not training, his attention shifts as founder of TriRak Pro™, a patented interior bike rack support system.
You can follow Doug on Instagram @trirakpro and his website is https://trirakpro.com/
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Meet Reggie Waller. Reggie is a USA Triathlon Level 1 Certified Coach, RRCA Endurance Running Coach and USA Track and Field Level 1 Coach who coaches triathletes and runners to reach their full potential. He started as a middle distance runner in high school, competing at the regional and state level in his junior and senior years. In 2008, he fell back in love with running after running a number of local 5k’s and in 2011 started competing in triathlons. As an athlete and coach, Reggie is very active in the Greater Philadelphia Region Multi-Sport scene and is passionate about fostering and developing excellence in the next generation of athletes.
You can find him on Instagram at @runnerdude73
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In this episode, we talk with Monica Huson. Monica is a wife and mother, who works in the intellectual property field. Monica has been running since 1994 with the exception of about 6-7 years to deal with infertility and eventually expanding her family. She was lucky enough to be welcomed into the Masters Age-Group category last year and has nothing but good things to say about competing as a runner over 40! She has run in 6 marathons and has 3 more on the schedule for Fall 2021 (Berlin, Boston, and NYC).
You can find her on Instagram at @runhappier
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As I close out Season 1 of the show, I want to take the time to thank everyone who has made No Gimmicks Just Sweat a success. Well, at least a success in my eyes.
So what is No Gimmicks Just Sweat? It’s my personal mantra that I have used during my fitness journey over the years. No Gimmicks Just Sweat is a state of mind and a reminder that anything you value is worth putting in the work, staying motivated, and not stopping. It’s about pushing past the point where most people quit and getting inspired to own your life and make the impossible possible.
I want to say thank you to my Season 1 guests who took the time to share their passion, discuss their challenges, and how it has transformed their lives. I started this podcast with the intention of highlighting the accomplishments of ordinary people with different backgrounds coming from all walks of life who simply put in the work to be a successful athlete. Everyone’s story is different. Everyone has a different reason behind their journey. Everyone has a story to tell. I love how the conversations flow freely and cover a variety of topics. Best of all, I love sharing people's stories and being able to help inspire other people with this information. At the end of the day, it’s not about PRs or podiums. It’s about passion and perseverance. Real success takes earning every inch. That’s what No Gimmicks Just Sweat is all about.
And of course, I want to say thank you to all my listeners. There are literally thousands of podcasts to choose from and I know that not everyone is going to love my podcast, and that's okay. While I can't control the popularity of my podcast, I can do my best to make sure people know about my podcast and try to reach listeners who will get the most benefit from my content. So again, thank you for listening and believe me when I say that your support will never be taken for granted. If you like the show please give us a five star rating and review and be sure to tell your friends. This helps get the show up in the rankings and generates the necessary exposure to grow. I’d deeply appreciate it.
So what’s in store for Season 2? More stories from inspirational and insightful athletes who are doing amazing things. My goal is to continue to inspire, empower, and encourage listeners to be their best. Stay tuned for Season 2 coming in mid-August.
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In this episode, I talk to Sharifa Knowles. Sharifa has been an active member of the Atlanta running community for several years and has enjoyed participating in several road races. She is a certified nutrition coach, personal trainer and recently launched her wellness company (Sharifa Knowles Wellness) with the mission of helping women support their goals and long term health.
You can find her on Instagram at @shari_runs_atl and @sharifaknowleswellness and her website is www.sharifaknowles.com
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Meet Danny Tolliver. Danny is an IT Operation Manager for the City of Chattanooga, TN. He is also a photographer and has been married for 36 years. At 55 yrs of age, Danny is also an amateur bodybuilder whose first competition was back in 2008 in Knoxville and that's what really got him started in keeping fit and staying healthy. He did his first half marathon in 2015, after which he purchased his first TriBike in 2007 and started training immediately for the IRONMAN Chattanooga which was five months later. Danny is also a 2-time ultra marathoner, trail runner, Chattanooga Marathon Ambassador, but his passion is riding his bike.
You can find him on Instagram at @duathlete_djt
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Meet Sophie Lambert. Sophie is a 43 year old mom of two living in a small town in Virginia (Staunton in the Shenandoah Valley). She ran competitively growing up, but played other sports after high school. Sophie fell in love with the marathon in her late 20s, but then took a ten-year break. She returned to training as a masters runner and has been inspired by how competitive the age group truly is!
You can find her on Instagram at @runner_sophie
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On this episode, we meet Bianca Martin. Bianca is a lifelong athlete, coach, and impact speaker. In her time as a running coach, bootcamp and spin instructor, she has positively impacted thousands of lives. Ask any of them - she will move you. She is currently a Cat 2 cyclist recovering from her 3rd shoulder surgery following a crash in 2019. Though unfortunate, this series of events has led her to create the Comeback Academy - a mindset recovery program for injured athletes launching later this year.
Bianca’s grit, determination, and ability to inspire, shine in every podcast episode, every speech she’s ever given, and to every person she has ever coached. Trusting that POTENTIAL will always be greater than PAIN, she has made it her life’s work to inspire others to persistently pursue theirs.
You can find her on Instagram at @runthisb
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Shawanna White is a 2004 graduate of the University of West Georgia (UWG) where she was a member of the university’s Women’s Cross-Country & Track teams. At UWG, Shawanna earned All-Conference honors four years consecutively and placed 2nd in the 2002 Gulf South Conference XC Championships. Since leaving West Georgia, Shawanna continues to compete in various events ranging from the mile to the marathon. She was named 2016 & 2017 USATF South Carolina Long Distance Runner of the Year and was recently voted the 2020 USATF South Carolina Masters Long Distance Runner of the Year. Shawanna competes as an elite Masters athlete for rabbitELITE and is currently coached by Jill Braley of Atlanta, GA, who was a 2012 Olympic Marathon Trials qualifier. In 2016, Shawanna was the cover model for Pace Magazine, a premier running magazine circulated throughout the southeast. Being the 6th fastest U.S. born African- American woman in the marathon, Shawanna aspires to qualify for the 2024 USA Olympic Marathon Trials. When Shawanna is not training or racing, she is a full-time physical education and health teacher at Saint Matthews K-8 in St. Matthews, SC. Her motto is “Keep it Positive” and it shows in everything she does.
You can find her on Instagram at @peachrunner26.2
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Lali Castellanos is an educator in San Antonio, Texas. She started as a first grade teacher then pursued her administrative degree in education and became a campus administrator in 2013. She currently serves as the programs facilitator/testing coordinator at a PK - 5th grade campus in San Antonio, Texas. Lali began endurance sports in 2009 as a distance runner. After multiple half marathon distances and one full marathon, she decided to try her hand at triathlon. In 2014, Lali began triathlon racing with Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team in Training. In 2016, she decided to sign up for her first full Ironman and completed Ironman Arizona in 2017 and continue to train today. Lali is also the CFO and co-founder of Swim Bike Run 4 Equality where they strive to provide equal opportunities for individuals who wish to participate in endurance sports.
You can find her on Instagram at @lalicakes33 and @swimbikerun4equality. Her website is https://www.swimbikerun4equality.com/
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Meet Lee Clontz. Lee is married with two teenage boys and is an IT manager in Atlanta, Georgia. He started running in 2011 and has run more than 14,000 miles over 19 marathons. He likes to read, write, listen to music and play the occasional video game.
You can find him on Instagram at @leeclontz.
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Mireille is a long distance runner based in Los Angeles. Her runner's journey began after she was diagnosed with Lupus in 2013. This led her to gain control of her life and health while showing others that unfortunate circumstances don't have to stop you from achieving your goals. Since then, she’s completed several marathons, half-marathons & a handful of ultra-trail marathons. She uses her platform to advocate for running diversity, the empowerment of women and girls, and to raise awareness about our housing/homeless crisis + community health as she is also a public health professional. She enjoys sharing goals, ideas, personal stories, & insights with her followers and community.
You can find her on Instagram at @mireille.sine.
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On this episode, we meet Soj Jibowu. Born abroad and migrating to the United States at an early age, Soj spent most of his early years involved in athletics and outdoor physical activity. It was in 2015 that Soj came across his first multi-sport race in Chicago Illinois. Captivated by the athleticism, endurance, and displayed work ethic of the participants, he decided to get involved as best possible. 60 races later, Soj found himself embedded into the sport and cycling lifestyle in a way he never imagined. The love and appreciation for what athletics have brought into his life is real and something Soj has vowed to share with as many people as possible. His love for athletics has also been the drive to create Varlo, an apparel brand for multi sport athletes featuring innovative performance triathlon suits and cycling kits. Varlo’s aim is to provide best in class products by never sacrificing quality.
His website is https://www.varlosports.com/ and you can find him on Instagram at @allthingsmovement and @varlo_apparel.
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On this episode, meet Cassy Campanella. Cassy is an avid trail runner and the Southeast Associate Manager for Field Experience Team for HOKA One One.
On this episode, meet India Cook. India is an avid Atlanta based runner, YouTube vlogger, podcast host, RRCA certified run coach and advocate for all paces and body types. She loves running and racing, but also has a passion for encouraging and guiding runners and those who aspire to become runners. India coaches independently and is also a run coach with a non-profit organization called A.R.C. (Active Resolute Connected) that empowers women through running and helps to break mental and physical barriers.
India started running in 2008 on the quest to lose weight and also engage in a healthy social activity. India jumped into running by signing up for her first race, The Peachtree Road Race. In 2017, India ran her first full marathon in Chicago, Illinois. Within the process of training for her half marathon, India observed that many ladies wanted to know more about her journey to her first full marathon. Therefore, India developed a vlog to document her journey on Facebook called Miles From India. India wanted to continue to give back to the running community; consequently, on June 30, 2020, she launched Miles From India on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/milesfromindia), which educates, inspires, and motivates current runners and those that aspire to be runners.
To date, India has completed two full marathons, 16 half marathons, and countless 5ks and 10k’s. Since 2018, this journey has allowed her to be a podcast host of The Run Duo Podcast (https://linktr.ee/Therunduo) with her co-host Tommy Mitchell, as they interview runners while educating and entertaining listeners by talking about all things running. India’s goal is to make the sport less intimidating and relatable for her listeners and viewers. India continues to use her voice and grow herself and others in the community of running.
Her website is https://www.milesfromindia.com/ and you can find her on Instagram at @i_of_endigo_runs.
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