Marni On The Move

Nina Sadauskas is a 3-time Olympic swimmer from Bulgaria, NCAA All-American, and alumna of Southern Methodist University, where she was captain of her team. She is also an entrepreneur and founder of Delfina Athletics, and a proud mom.  Before we dive in, shout out to InsideTracker.. On this episode, I sync up with Nina to talk about her experiences growing up in the Bulgarian competitive sports world, and the details of her journey to the Olympics. We chat about the tough realities of professional athletes, and Nina shares her thoughts on the need for better access to mental health resources among Olympians. In 2016, Nina pivoted from athletics to entrepreneurship when she founded swimwear company, Delfina Athletics. Working hand in hand with the reputable Delfina Ltd out of her home country, she opened her own distribution in the US, establishing the brand as a premier custom gear supplier to aquatic teams and organizations.  Nina reveals her inspiration behind the brand, Tokyo Lights Collection, as well

Reboot and refresh your running with some fun gear and wearables for Fall 2021!  Or maybe you’re just getting started, now is a great time. Races are back. It’s Fall Marathon season. The sport of running is having a new moment and influx of newcomers, thanks to the pandemic, when gyms were closed and people took to the roads and trails. Now that that races are back, its game time! Today on the podcast, I’ll be offering ideas on fun gear, shoes and a cool new wearable for running, whether you are just getting started or leveling up. Earlier this summer, we enlisted a team of Marni on the Move Insiders comprised of avid listeners of the pod, to help test out some cool stuff, in addition to my own personal collection of gear. This episode is one of a four part series that includes Personalized Nutrition, DIY Health Tests, Cycling, and Recovery. Running convos referenced: MOTM EP 164: Des Linden, Olympic Marathoner and 50K World Record Holder MOTM EP 114:  Dr. Colleen Brough, PT, DPT, MS, Founder & Director

Are you ready to GEAR UP this Fall?  Today on the podcast, I’ll be talking about cycling and offering ideas on everything from how you can get started to leveling up. This includes tips and advice on where to shop, what to buy, and the latest and greatest gear.  Earlier this summer, we enlisted a team of Marni on the Move Insiders comprised of avid listeners of the pod, to help test out some cool products, in addition to my all-time fave gear.  Our cycling recommendations are specific to tri and road.  However, if you are gravel or MTB curious, not to worry, we have a few episodes coming up this month for you! This episode is one of a four part series that includes Personalized Nutrition, DIY Health Tests, Running, and Recovery. If you are new to the pod, I am a triathlete, Ironman Certified Coach, runner, road cyclist, windsurfer, yoga practitioner, 500 hour certified teacher, wellness biohacker, and entrepreneur. In case you haven’t noticed, the sport of Cycling is on the rise from commuting to racing and

Dr. Patrick Porter is a global pioneer in brainwave entrainment technology and the Founder of BrainTap Technologies. We are talking brain fitness, health and how you can optimize your brains peak potential and why it so important. Duriing our conversation, Dr. Porter dials listners in to the science behind his revolutionary concept of braintapping, a unique and proprietary approach to guided mediation and an easy way to relax, reboot and revitalize by simply optimizing your brain’s peak potential. He shares how you can leverage the power of the BrainTap headsets and the thousands of sessions in a library of over 400 guided audio programs for stress reduction, difficulty sleeping, low energy and focus. The neuroscience and research backed programs have been proven to help people with Autism, ADHD, ADD, Dementia, Insomnia, Weight Loss and more. Dr. Porter and I sync up about: The power of light therapy and healing capabilities of Infrared on the brain Understanding “Leaky Brain” The Gut-Brain Relationshi

Becs Gentry is a globally renowned, super popular, Peloton Tread Specialist, Tread & Strength Instructor and Elite Distance Runner, inspiring and coaching runners of all levels from beginners to elites. Her tread and strength classes have been game changing for my running and triathlon training. And her playlists are off the hook!  During our conversation, Becs talks all about her new Peloton docu-series on YouTube, The Roadmap, which documents her journey to the 2021 Great Britain Olympic marathon trials. She details her training, and chats with me about what it really takes to gain the speed needed to be an elite runner (spoiler alert: it involves 15-mile interval runs!). Of course, I ask her how everyday runners can also improve their speed!  Becs shares her love of music and her passion for incorporating all genres of music into her Peloton classes. She also gives me the inside scoop on her life off the tread as both a plant and dog mom. Get ready for a fun and inspiring convo. CONNECT Becs Gentry  on  I

Amy Maddocks is the Co-founder of Mad Ritual CBD recovery balms and bath bombs, my go-to recovery aid. Mad Ritual is a women owned, all natural CBD company that manufactures the highest quality topicals with zero THC. Mad Ritual CBD is a game changer when it comes to increasing performance output and maximizing recovery. On this episode of Marni on the Move, I sync up with Amy to talk about the latest business developments and product launches at Mad Ritual. Amy catches me up on her recent position changes within the company, as well as how COVID impacted the CBD industry. We chat about Mad Ritual’s latest wellness essentials, including their  CBD balms and bath bombs. Amy and I also sync up on her mental and spiritual health routines, as well as the exercises and meditations that keep her ready to continue creating the latest and greatest CBD products. CONNECT Mad Ritual on  Instagram Marni On The Move Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube Marni Salup on Instagram and Spotify SUBSCRIBE Sign up for our weekly ne

Stevie Lyn Smith, MS, RDN, CSSD, CDN, is a registered dietician, sports nutrition specialist, marathon runner, 10X Ironman triathlete, and adventurer.  She is the Founder of Stevie Lyn Smith Nutrition Wellness Consulting, PC and writes for my fave wellness company and podcast partner, InsideTracker. Today Stevie and I sync up about all things endurance sports nutrition from fueling and hydration on race day to building nutrition into your overall training plan leading into your race. Stevie sheds light on a few examples of tests you can do to figure out your sweat levels and assess how much hydration you really need. She shares her personal journey into endurance sports and how her recent diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis has her shifting gears in her training and racing but still keeping things moving! CONNECT Stevie Lyn Smith on  Instagram Marni On The Move Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube Marni Salup on Instagram and Spotify SUBSCRIBE Sign up for our weekly newsletter, The Download for Marni on the Move u

Alison Kreideweis is a 2X  Team USA triathlete and the Co-founder and head coach of Empire Tri Club, New York City’s go-to triathlon training club. She was also my very first triathlon coach years ago and I am still racing, 10 years later. On this episode of Marni on the Move I sync up with Alison about all things triathlon. She fills me in on what inspired her to launch Empire Tri Club in 2010, how the club has evolved and how they pivoted toward online training during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as what programs they’re currently offering. Alison dials listeners in to Empire Tri Club's  top-notch, individualized training programs. She also details Empire’s game-changing swim evaluations and loops me in on the wide variety of plans Empire Tri Club provides for their athletes. Of course, I sync up with Alison about my own upcoming races, and we chat about what her current workout routines look like, and the races her team is training for this summer. CONNECT Empire Tri Club  Instagram Marni On The Move

Dr. Cory Nyamora is a Clinical Sports Psychologist, Endurance Sports Athlete and Running Coach, Founder of Endurance – A Sports and Psychology Center, Inc. , with offices in Berkeley, Davis, Pinole and Sacramento, California and virtual offerings as well. Cory Nyamora, Psy.D. and I sync up about mental health as it relates to endurance sports racing and training, the pandemic and post pandemic impact on athletes, where his journey into endurance sports and psychology began and where they now intersect. And if you are looking for an adventure, Corey talks about his very cool running tour program, Run in Kenya, that takes runners to Kenya to experience the rich culture and running tradition there. CONNECT Cory Nyamora on Instagram Marni On The Move Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube Marni Salup on Instagram and Spotify SUBSCRIBE Sign up for our weekly newsletter, The Download for Marni on the Move updates, exclusive offers, invites to events, and exciting news! TRAIN Meet me on Zwift, Strava, or Peloton OFFER

If you've been watching the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, you have definitly heard todays guest, Emmy Award winning Voiceover star, Andia Winslow. She's the voice of Visa, Dairy Queen, Wallmart, Hulu, and more. Andia Winslow is a world-renowned voiceover artist, retired professional golfer and elite runner, and fitness and health advocate. You may have heard her voice on commercials for brands like Dairy Queen, Disney, Hulu NASA, Nike, the NFL, Volkswagen, Walmart, or perhaps you’ve listened to one of her many article narrations in The Atlantic, The New York Times, Vanity Fair, and The New Yorker, or heard her voice in documentaries for The Smithsonian Channel or PBS. Of course, if you are an avid listener of the pod, she is the first voice you hear in the intro You’re listening to a Fit+Love Production. During our conversation, Andia and I sync up about: The inspiration behind shifting gears from her athletic and fitness career to voiceover She shares how her athletic mindset and DNA have empowered her fo

Kristin Mayer is the Founder and CEO of Betty Designs, THE coolest fashion inspired bad ass endurance sports apparel brand, disrupting race courses around the globe. The brands signature skull+ butterfly logo and runway inspired design sets it apart.  if you aren’t already wearing these awesome kits for triathlon and cycling, you will be in 2021!  On today’s episode, Kristin and I sync up about where it all began, her deep roots in the sport of triathlon,  and all of the other sports that are currently fueling her for success, We talk fashion, design, and the inspo behind Betty Designs many collections, ten of which came out this past year.  We talk about how COVID impacted her business, how she pivoted and is moving forward. Kristin sheds light on her new collection that launched this January 2021, BDLAB, designed with runners in mind, but all kinds of fitness and yoga class goers would love it. If you like to look good when you sweat, in great style and design! PS-and this could be THE coolest thing ever, I

When someone told todays Marni on the Move podcast guest, globally renowned fashion designer, Cynthia Rowley, that she couldn’t print on a wetsuit, she went on to design countless super chic, functional, fabulous styles, fueled by her passion for surfing! Cynthia Rowley is a visionary, pioneering, award-winning designer and founder of namesake lifestyle brand built on the philosophy that fashion should be an adventure. The brand’s signature pretty-meets-sporty assortment features ready-to-wear, surf and swim, fitness, accessories, and home decor as well as exclusive collaborations with like-minded brands During our conversation, Cynthia shares how her passion for adventure, fun, and fashion has influenced her many designs and are the overall spirit of the brand—from her super stylish wetsuits, her surfboards, roller skates, yoga mats to her uber popular Cindy Down Puffer Coat and her fabulous dresses, flare pants, and PJ’s--all with her signature vibrant prints, color and style. We talk about her mission t

While we are OOO, enjoy some convos from our archives! Steve Smith is the Global Brand Manager at Castelli, one of the world’s leading cycling apparel brands and yes, one of my favorites! On this episode of Marni on the Move, Steve and I talk all things cycling from the brands historical roots and influence in the cycling world, tracing all the way back to 19th century Italy to its game-changing performance cycling apparel including aerodynamics, weather protection, comfort and 2021 summer styles. We discuss how Castelli has revolutionized design and functionality in performance cycling jerseys, jackets, shorts and kits, from introducing LYCRA® to the sport in 1977 and reinventing the bib short to designing its world famous Gabba race jersey, and translating this functionality and high tech design into clothing for everyday recreational cyclists and triathletes. Steve sheds light on the innovation process Castelli implements to remain ahead of the curve when it comes to technology and design for the pros an

On July 20, 2019 Elite Cyclist and Velo Racer Andrew “Bernie” Bernstein was riding home from his local velodrome, when he was assaulted by a driver and left for dead in a ditch on the side of the road.  Thankfully he survived. Now he lives with an incomplete spinal cord injury and paraplegia. Today, through adaptation and hard work he is back on the bike in all new way.  I caught up with Bernie a few weeks ago, just before he purchased his new e-bike, a Specialized Turbo Creo, and I am excited to share, on July 11, 2021, he went out on his first long ride on his fave road. During our conversation, Bernie goes into detail about his life-changing accident and his recovery process including his inspiring mindset and amazing physical therapy team and routine. He shares with me the incredible mental strength needed to overcome such a tremendous obstacle and his current journey back to cycling. Bernie dials me in to where his passion for cycling began and how he got into racing. We talk about his career in media

Katie Zaferes is one of the world’s top triathletes on the U.S Olympic Triathlon Team competing in the Tokyo Summer Games.  We caught up a few weeks ago, just a few days after she placed on the U.S Team and was preparing for her journey to Tokyo. Katie and I talk all things triathlon- training, nutrition, racing and how she is preparing for competition on the world’s biggest stage.  Katie shares how she discovered the sport of triathlon. She talks about what it’s like to travel all over the world for competition, and she details some of her most unforgettable race locations, and shares some of the mantras that power her through during tough conditions.  Katie tells me the story of how triathlon led her to meet her husband, and the beauty of getting to share her passion for sport with her loved ones.  Of course, I ask Katie all about her preparation and what she’s most looking forward to at this year’s Olympics. Katie made her debut as an elite athlete on the triathlon scene back in 2013 since then she has w

Today on the podcast, I sync up with Tokyo 2021 Oympic Cyclist and Israeli 5x National Champion, and Canyon//SRAM Team Athlete, Omer Shapira, We caught up the day before she raced La Course, and as she was prepping for the Tokyo 2021 Olympics. Omer and I talk about where and how her journey into cycling began, her training and nutrition, how she prepares mentally and physically for races, what she is most excited about for Tokyo 2021 and what she loves  about the sport. Photos by Thomas Maheux. CONNECT Omer Shapira on Instagram Canyon//SRAM on Instagram  Marni On The Move Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube Marni Salup on Instagram and Spotify SUBSCRIBE Sign up for our weekly newsletter, The Download for Marni on the Move updates, exclusive offers, invites to events, and exciting news! TRAIN Meet me on Zwift, Strava, or Peloton OFFERS Take control of your health and wellness journey with InsideTracker, the ultra-personalized nutrition platform that analyzes your blood, DNA, and lifestyle to help you optimize