I Could Never Do That

It was 10 years ago that The Engine 2 Diet Book was released. It was also 10 years ago that my Doctor told me that I had ridiculously high cholesterol and needed to either take a pill or adopt a vegetarian lifestyle. Neither sounded particularly appealing, but after reading The Engine 2 Diet book, I was inspired to give this "healthy eating" thing a whirl. In just 8 short weeks of living plant strong, my cholesterol dropped 60 points and I lost 10 lbs...I also did my 2nd Ironman that same Spring and set a 34 minute personal best!  It's been an amazing 10 years and to celebrate a decade of plant-strong living, I spoke with the gentleman who inspired me to start it all: Rip Esselstyn.  Engine 2 Diet   Copyright 2019 All Rights Reserved

Women's Only Triathlon is back in Austin with the debut of the Mighty Mujer Triathlon taking place June 9th at Lakeway City Park!  Austin's Race Director and longtime triathlete, Peri Kowal, discusses the origins and significance of this race series and why a race like this is a springboard to so many life-changing opportunities. For Details and Registration, visit: https://www.mightymujertriathlon.com/ You may also visit: http://tiny.cc/USAT (event ID 23) to receive information on triathlon.   Copyright 2019 All Rights Reserved

Carrie Barrett interviews 29-year-old, Kayleigh Williamson, and her Mom, Sandy Williamson.  In 2017, Kayleigh made history by becoming the first person with Down syndrome to complete the Austin Half Marathon.  She's become quite a celebrity since then and has even started her own charity fitness group called Kayleigh's Club - for individuals with disabilities and their families. Their mission? Drive meaningful change in the way we encourage health, wellness, and movement-based activity by improving quality of life through fitness and community involvement. It's been two years and Kayleigh is on a roll! In fact, she's toeing the line once again at the 2019 Austin Half Marathon on February 17th. Her goal is to finish under four hours (almost 2.5 hours faster than her first attempt) and officially complete the Austin Distance Challenge. We can't wait to follow every step from this inspiring young lady and her Mom. Together, they are unstoppable.    Kayleigh's Club Austin Fit Magazine Article Austin Runner's Cl

  She's been voted Austin's Best Personal Trainer for multiple years, but this Top Nutrition Trainer has clients around the globe! In this talk recorded live at Bicycle World in Austin, Founder and CEO of Earn that Body, Kim Eagle, dispenses her Top 10 Tips for Healthy Weight Loss.   Bad news for you folks expecting a quick fix or some magic solution - it doesn't exist. But, by implementing some common sense changes into your daily routine, you can lose unwanted pounds and start chasing peak performance!  To receive a copy of Kim's notes and recipes from this talk, go to  shockthatbody.com/bicycleworld   Copyright 2019 All Rights Reserved

Kimberly A. Davis, DC, ART (Founder and CEO of RunLab) and Jessica Tranchina, PT, DPT, NASM-CPT, ART, CKTP (Co-Founder of Generator Athlete Lab) teamed up for a special clinic on "The Importance of Biomechanics and Recovery for Every Athlete." As health care practitioners and athletes, their goal is to get you back to what you love in the best possible form. As Jess says, "Every Body Can Be an Athlete."     Copyright 2019 All Rights Reserved

Marni Sumbal prides herself on dreaming big and working hard. It's evident in her work as a Board Certified Sport Dietitian with a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology in Greenville, South Carolina, where she also runs a successful multisport and nutrition coaching practice.  It's also displayed daily in her athletic endeavors as a 14x IRONMAN finisher and 6x World Championship Qualifier. Today, she discusses the fruits of her latest dream come true - her new book called Essential Sports Nutrition - A Guide to Optimal Performance for Every Active Person. Essential Sports Nutrition is the new authoritative reference to eat right for an active lifestyle. Sports nutrition is a vital element for reaching peak physical performance. To maximize workouts and athletic ability, Essential Sports Nutrition offers the most up-to-date nutritional guidance along with delicious recipes to make eating right for an active lifestyle, easy.  TriMarniCoach.com     Copyright 2018 All Rights Reserved

It’s not uncommon to feel stressed, lost, angry and even depressed this time of year, so we’re going to therapy today with licensed Psychotherapists, Jill Brenner and Saira John. I first met Saira and Jill when I was a guest on their podcast, “Is Child Free For Me.” We share about the benefits of seeing a therapist and the misconceptions surrounding it. We also dive into different therapy modalities, what makes someone a good candidate, and why, especially in today’s too-connected world, it’s more important than ever to stay in touch with your feelings. If you are feeling unmoored or if you’re grieving a loss of any kind (marriage, child, friendship), of if the political climate is pulling triggers in you, then I know you’ll benefit from this conversation. Instead of spreading hate, I hope this interviews opens doors and provides hope and options. Please know that if you’re suffering in any way, you are not alone. Seek help.   Is Child-Free for Me Jill Brenner, LCSW Saira John Ph.D.

Carrie Barrett interviews 60x Ironman, Multisport Coach and Author, Stephan Schwarze, about his new book, "Control Your Success" in an episode that was recorded live at Generator Athlete Lab in downtown Austin, Texas.  The book is broken down by chapter with his Eight Pillars of Success and he shares these pillars, along with habits and strategies from his own career, to ensure you perform successfully in sport without sacrificing your career goals.  Stephan Schwarze Coaching Site "Control Your Success" on Amazon Generator Athlete Lab Austin Triathlon Club     copyright 2018 all rights reserved

Jessica Tranchina is a physical therapist, wife, mother of three, elite triathlete, and founder of the Generator Athlete Lab in Austin, Texas - located in the Seaholm City of Austin Power Plant building.  The Generator Athlete Lab focuses on functional athlete training and, most importantly, recovery, in order to enhance performance in sport and life.  Jessica truly believes that, "any body can be an athlete," and you'll be blown away by the research-based modalities she has installed to facilitate recovery for peak performance.  Her goal is to build community through performance classes, education, speakers, and events. She encourages folks to drop in, open your laptops, grab a cup of coffee and soak in the atmosphere. How does she juggle it all? She'll be the first to tell you that it's her own community of supporters who have helped her vision become a reality. In fact, that's one of her biggest takeaways from this interview. Find YOUR people to help you reach your goals. You can't go it alone. In this epi

U.S. Navy Veteran, Robert Blanchard, is swimming a 24-hour solo event at Pace Bend Park outside of Austin, Texas to raise money for the Lone Survivor Foundation in an effort he's named "Swimming for Soldiers." In this episode, he takes us back on his own journey with dreams of becoming a Navy Seal that were destroyed by injury and illness. Failure only bred more desire to help others, especially veterans and their families.  Robert's Lone Survivor Donation Page Robert's Instagram Account

  In December of 2017, Austinite Taylor Dutch was running at Lady Bird Lake with a friend. It was a crowded day on the trail — about 11 am — right near Austin High under the Mopac Bridge.  She stopped to use the restroom and what happened next is nothing short of shocking, sad, pathetic and pretty much horrific. Taylor was assaulted…in broad daylight. Her essay about this incident and the aftermath recently appeared on RunnersWorld.com and today, she’s brave enough to talk through it again with me, a stranger who became like a sister in one short conversation. A friend had forwarded me the essay and it very unexpectedly brought up emotions from a past event in my life - 23 years ago- that I wasn’t expecting.  We both processed a lot with each other, but I think you’ll find that, even though the aftermath of a traumatic incident is incredibly frustrating and confusing, Taylor is armed with hope and resolve to help other women and assist in their proverbial chase for closure.  Article in Runner's World Taylor

  You ever have one of those "Office Space" moments where you’re sitting in your cube or your open-air space office and you just want to say, “ this" and go do the thing you REALLY want to do? My guest today did just that. (minus the whole hammering the out of your computer thing).  In 2012, Shannon Burke left his full-time job as a municipal planner and pursued his dream.  Together, with his love of cycling and his knack for logistics, he created Velo View Bike Tours. The name Velo View is a tribute to the unique way the world is seen from the saddle of your bike. Promoting and sharing that perspective is what Velo View Bike Tours is all about. Today, they host rides and tours throughout the country including The TN Smokey Mountains, the Carolinas, a Virginia Wine Tour, and even a Kentucky Horse Country and Bourbon Tour.  Plus, they are also available for private groups in and around the Chattanooga area where they are currently based.  So many of us have said, “I could never” pursue my hobby as a career…It’

Host, Carrie Barrett, talks with John and Dyana Geissinger of Austin, Texas about their recent Grand Canyon Rim-2-Rim-2-Rim Crossing. Not only do they reminisce about their personal training and journey, but also talk tips on packing, nutrition, pacing, weather and more!   Grand Canyon R2R2R Run Facebook Group Grand Canyon National Park Facebook Group Grand Canyon National Park Carrie Barrett's Austin Fit Article about R3 Crossing TTC Facebook Group for Austinites   Carrie Barrett Site tritobefunny.com  Copyright 2018 All Rights Reserved Theme Music: ”Aitech" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/  

How many of you love riding your bike? It doesn't matter if you're shredding down a mountain or commuting to your job, there's just something special about being on two wheels because it harkens back to childhood and represents freedom and exploration with wide eyes and helmet hair. Stephanie Kaplan is the Road Product Manager for Specialized Bikes. Yes, many of the bikes you see on the shelves at your local shop were conceived and designed by Stephanie and her co-workers of creative designers and engineers.  This is the ultimate "dream job" journey about how she went from casual rider, to racer, to Ambassador and finally to Product Manager for one of the biggest bike companies in the world in a short span of time.  It's a job that has taken her around the globe and it even made she and her husband a bi-coastal partnership for the first two years. How did she land her dream gig? How do bike companies even know what to design?  How do they research and predict industry trends 2, 3 and 4 years into the future?

Buckle your seatbelts, because you’re in for a treat today. My guest is Pete Ripmaster - adventurer, speaker, ultra-runner and winner of the 1000 mile Iditarod Trail Invitational - ON FOOT. Yes, there is such a thing. You’ve, no doubt, heard of the Iditarod race across Alaska with dogs and sleds, but did you know they have a race where they run the course on bike and on foot? I didn’t either!! Holy freakin’ cow. Yes, competitors traverse 1000 miles across Alaska on foot with a sled wrapped around their waist. They carry all their own gear and supplies on this sled and, as the website says, “Every year on the Iditarod Trail is different and conditions change in the blink of an eye during the journey. ITI 1000 competitors may face temperatures from -50F to 35F, gale force winds, rain, blizzards, waist-deep snow, mud, glare ice and bright sunny skies - all in the same day.  I’ll let Pete tell you all about his journeys and almost obsession with this event that finally led to his victory earlier this year. We tal

This is a "girl-crush" episode! When you can't be somebody, you want to be like somebody and I want to be like Mallory Brooks.  Mallory and her husband, Jason, are the owners of Spectrum Trail Racing, she's a Rogue Running Trail Coach, she's the Race Director of the Rogue Trail Series, and, oh yeah, she's also the Mom to her son, Paxton.  She's also a BEAST on the trail and, in fact, last year, she and her friend Allison Macsus earned the FKT (Fastest Known Time) on the 93-Mile Wonderland Trail that circumvents Mt. Rainier. She also recently completed a sub-12:00hr Rim-2-Rim-2-Rim Crossing in the Grand Canyon.  In this episode, she details both her Rim-2-Rim-2-Rim and Wonderland adventures. Learn what drives her, how she developed her love of trail running and why she loves coaching beginners in the sport. It's truly a sport for everyone because, let's face it, who doesn't love playing in the woods? Enjoy! Spectrum Trail Racing Rogue Trail Series Rogue Trail Training Fastest Known Time Website   Theme Music:

  How many of you have ever met a hero of yours, or someone who has really influenced your life? How many of you are actually friends with that person?  Karl Gruber has been a presence in my life for the last 25 years. In 1996-1997, he took off from his job in radio and successfully ran 52 Marathons in 52 Weeks to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. At the time, he was the 9th person in the world to accomplish this feat and, while many records and streaks have been broken since then, what makes his accomplishment so noteworthy is that he did this BEFORE THE INTERNET! There was no Google, no race sites, no on-line donation sources, or listings of marathons. He literally picked up the phone for hours at a time and called Race Directors asking for entries, hotels and any help they could give him during his journey. He faxed (yes, faxed) press releases to media outlets soliciting publicity and interviews. It was truly a labor of love that paid off in donations to the charity.  He was (and is) an in

On February 17th, 2018, author, cyclist, father and partner, Andrew Tilin, was struck and killed by a motor vehicle as he was pulled over out of traffic to change a flat tire on his bike. Just like every other Saturday, he was out cycling with a group of friends - doing exactly what he loved to do.  In this special edition of "I Could Never Do That," his partner, Shellie Thompson Oroshiba, along with her son, Ethan, and best friend, Susan, reminisce and remember Andrew and his impact through stories, photos, memories, and lessons we can all learn from this unthinkable tragedy. Shellie is open and candid about her grief and how, through the unselfish kindness of friends and strangers alike, she is starting to pick up the pieces one moment at a time. How can something good possibly come from this loss? Seek change, compassion, and kindness. Be vulnerable and open to love...just like Andrew.   The Masters Athlete Website The Doper Next Door Book DC Rainmaker Profile in Outside DC Rainmaker's Response and Tribu

“Our life is what our thoughts make it.” - Marcus Aurelius Adrienne Langelier MA, LPC is a Sports Psychology Consultant who helps individuals, teams, and organizations get the absolute best out of themselves.  A competitive runner herself, Langlier, talks about her own battles with performance anxiety and the tools she employed to turn those nerves into a performance enhancement advantage.  We also dive into: The role of a Sports Psychologist Professional Intrinsic vs. External Motivation - Is one better than the other? Common areas of concern and distress for athletes Solutions vs. Strategies when overcoming obstacles How to Channel Anxiety into a positive motivator The Importance of Scripting Your Events ...and so much more. This is definitely the first of many visits to come from Adrienne because we barely scratched the surface on such an important topic! If you're interested in learning more, visit her resources at: Website Facebook  Her Blog - SportyBrains   Thanks to our sponsor, Hyperwear use promo c

Triathlon Taren is a brother from another Mother! We have a lot in common, as it turns out. We both were once out-of-shape, unmotivated young adults, headed down a path of self-destruction. We also both found the sport of triathlon (it found us, actually) and now make this sport our passion, our hobby, and our careers by helping others find that same joy. Triathlon Taren is a social media guru, with daily YouTube videos and two different podcasts. He also has an extensive series of videos, resources, and training plans geared at a beginner triathlete. In this interview, he talks about giving up his steady career as an Investment Advisor for the unknown renegade world of social media and on-line marketing. What's his formula for success? How has he grown his audience to many thousands in just a couple of years? How does he land interviews with some of the sports biggest names? He starts off by asking himself the question, "What makes me the happiest" and lives each day in the pursuit of answering that question