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Everyday Athlete Podcast Network
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This is the podcast network of Run Tri Bike, The Premiere Voice of the Everyday Athlete. We bring you the best human-interest stories in endurance sports.
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You Don't Need A Why To Run | Mikey Kratzer on Joy, Depression & Letting Life Happen
2d ago01:01:39Tap to summarizeWhy do we run?For New Balance athlete and ultrarunner Mikey Kratzer, the answer isn't complicated.You don't need a why.In this episode of Enduring Minds, Evan Birch sits down with one of trail running's most unique personalities to explore why joy—not performance—is what keeps him moving.From skateboarding and DJing to alcohol, depression, fatherhood, The Speed Project, UTMB racing, and finding peace in the mountains, Mikey shares how life continually reshapes who we become if we're willing to let it.Together they discuss:• overcoming depression and alcohol• why running shouldn't become your identity• finding purpose without obsessing over race results• why community matters more than competition• balancing elite performance with family• The Speed Project culture• vulnerability in ultrarunning• why chasing joy beats chasing Strava segments• raising children while pursuing big dreams• staying playful in endurance sportsThis conversation isn't about podiums.It's about becoming a better human.If you've ever questioned your purpose, struggled with mental health, lost your joy in running, or wondered if there's another way to approach endurance sports...This episode is for you.Because maybe the goal isn't finding your why.Maybe it's simply allowing life to happen.Keep Connected:Run Tri Bike on InstagramRun Tri Bike on ThreadsEvan Birch on InstagramMikey Kratzer on InstagramEnduring Minds on InstagramJoin the Everyday Athlete ClubhouseSubscribe to the Run Tri Bike Newsletter
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She Visited 152 Countries. What Did She Learn About People?
3d ago01:02:20Tap to summarizeWhat happens when curiosity becomes your passport?In this episode of Fireside Chat, I sit down with Lisa Nichols, co-founder of ALLMYNE, psychologist, entrepreneur, and someone who has explored 152 countries across the globe.But this conversation isn't really about travel.It's about collecting experiences instead of possessions.Lisa shares how a simple conversation with her grandfather turned into a personal mission that has taken her around the world. Along the way, she discovered that the best memories rarely come from tourist attractions. They come from conversations with strangers, meals shared with locals, unexpected friendships, and moments that can't be recreated.Lisa and I explore why color, music, food, and culture shape the way we see the world, why every trip should tell a story, and how those stories inspired the creation of ALLMYNE, a travel journal app designed to help people preserve the memories that matter most.From eating street food in India and pizza in Naples to learning surprising lessons inside post offices and discovering hidden restaurants around the world, this episode reminds us that every destination has something to teach us...if we're willing to slow down and pay attention.Are you training for your next marathon, planning your next vacation, or simply looking for inspiration to experience life a little differently? Hit play because this conversation will leave you wanting to explore more than just new places.It might just inspire you to become a better observer of the world around you.
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Three Songs. 314 Miles. One Great Conversation.
1w ago01:13:19Tap to summarizeJoe Hardin is back after completing the legendary Vol State 500K, and what starts as a simple question: "If you could only listen to three songs for eight and a half days, what would they be?" and that turns into one of our favorite conversations yet.From ultrarunning and self-talk to coffee, London Fogs, community stories, terrible song choices, and surviving long races one town at a time, this episode feels like sitting around a coffee shop after a long run with friends.Because sometimes the best conversations don't stay on topic.They're simply where runners go.Keep Connected:Run Tri Bike on InstagramRun Tri Bike on ThreadsJoe Hardin on InstagramSantino Williams on InstagramJoin the Everyday Athlete ClubhouseSubscribe to the Run Tri Bike Newsletter
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What Every Runner Should Know About Wheelchair Racing
1w ago00:59:59Tap to summarizeMost runners have never stopped to think about what it's like to race in a wheelchair.Mary MacDonald is changing that.At just 17 years old, Mary is already the 2026 Sports 'N Spokes Junior Athlete of the Year, the Massachusetts Ms. Amazing winner, and an aspiring Paralympian. But this conversation isn't about medals. It's about perspective.Mary shares how depression, bullying, and a difficult childhood eventually led her to adaptive sports and how racing gave her purpose, confidence, and a dream bigger than she ever imagined.Mary and I discuss the realities most runners never see:• Why racing chairs can cost more than $20,000• How airlines regularly damage racing equipment• What race directors can do to create safer events• Why wheelchair classifications are far more complicated than people realize• The biggest safety mistakes runners make when wheelchair racers are passing• What true inclusion at races actually looks likeAlong the way, the conversation is filled with laughter, from Dunkin' coffee debates to chocolate cake, Kit Kats, and brownies, making this one of the most enjoyable and educational Fireside Chats yet.Whether you're a runner, cyclist, triathlete, race director, volunteer, or simply someone who believes sport should be accessible to everyone, this episode will leave you seeing endurance sports through a completely different lens.Because there really is a spot at the starting line for everybody and every body.Subscribe, rate, review, and join the Everyday Athlete Community at RunTriMag.com.Keep Connected:Run Tri Bike on InstagramRun Tri Bike on ThreadsMary MacDonald on InstagramJoin the Everyday Athlete ClubhouseSubscribe to the Run Tri Bike Newsletter
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Enduring Minds: Legacy Beyond The Finish
2w ago01:03:55Tap to summarizeMarshall Ulrich has climbed Everest, crossed Death Valley, run across America, and helped define ultra-endurance. But this conversation is about something deeper than results. Marshall joins Enduring Minds to talk about grief, family, legacy, DNFs, vulnerability, and the people who carry us through hard things. From his wife Heather’s support to the legacy of Mark Macy and Badwater Ben, this episode reminds everyday athletes that the finish line is never the whole story. The miles matter, but the people matter more.Keep Connected:Run Tri Bike on InstagramRun Tri Bike on ThreadsEvan Birch on InstagramMarshall Ulrich on InstagramEnduring Minds on InstagramJoin the Everyday Athlete ClubhouseSubscribe to the Run Tri Bike Newsletter
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The Boring Secret To Better Fitness
2w ago01:13:11Tap to summarizeWhat if becoming a better athlete had nothing to do with doing more?On this episode of Fireside Chat, Jason Bahamundi sits down with endurance coach Nic Hipp for one of the most honest conversations we've ever had about fitness, recovery and the pressure to always be pushing harder.Nic shares her personal journey through orthorexia, rhabdomyolysis, recovery and rebuilding her relationship with food, training and performance. Together they unpack why social media has convinced so many athletes that faster is always better, lighter is always healthier and suffering is somehow the price of success.Instead, they explore a different path.One built around consistency instead of perfection.Recovery instead of guilt.Community instead of comparison.You'll also hear discussions about:• Why "just a 5K" doesn't exist• Why boring routines outperform flashy fitness hacks• How endurance athletes fall into all-or-nothing thinking• The truth behind lighter-is-faster• Why recovery is something athletes train, not something they earnIf you've ever felt like you weren't doing enough...If you've ever compared yourself to social media...Or if you've forgotten that endurance sports are supposed to be fun...This episode is for you.Because there really is a spot at the starting line for everybody and every body.Keep Connected:Run Tri Bike on InstagramRun Tri Bike on ThreadsNic Hipp on InstagramJoin the Everyday Athlete ClubhouseSubscribe to the Run Tri Bike NewsletterRunning, Triathlon, Ironman, Women's Fitness, Strength Training, Nutrition, Sports Psychology, Recovery, Mindset, Endurance Sports, Healthy Living, Running Coach, Fitness Coach, Everyday Athlete, Community
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The Songs Behind Every Mile
3w ago01:11:07Tap to summarizeEvery runner has a playlist.But the songs usually aren't the most important part.This week on What's In Your Earbuds?, Jason Bahamundi returns alongside Santino Williams while Joe Hardin tackles one of the toughest endurance events on the planet....the Vol State 500K.The conversation begins with music from a recent trail race before expanding into something much bigger.Why do certain songs remind us of people we love?Can music help carry us through our hardest miles?Would Joe's playlist look different after running nearly 200 miles?Along the way, Jason and Santino wander into conversations about influencer culture, staged internet drama, what defines a "real athlete," why the Everyday Athlete community feels different from most places online, and because no episode would be complete without it, the never-ending debates over pineapple on pizza, Chicago hot dogs, and post-run donuts.This episode isn't about finding the perfect playlist.It's about discovering why music, memories, friendships, and community become inseparable during endurance sports.Whether you're heading out for your first 5K, preparing for your next ultramarathon, or simply looking for something entertaining on your next training run, this conversation reminds us that every mile has a soundtrack and every athlete has a story worth telling.🎧 Press play, then tell us:What's in YOUR earbuds?Keep Connected:Run Tri Bike on InstagramRun Tri Bike on ThreadsSantino Williams on InstagramJoin the Everyday Athlete ClubhouseSubscribe to the Run Tri Bike Newsletter
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One Plus One Equals Three | Why Swimrun Is Different
4w ago00:55:35Tap to summarizeFormer baseball player.Former beer drinker.Current Swimrun World Championship athlete.Chip Nicodemus shares his unexpected journey into one of endurance sports' most unique disciplines and explains why Swimrun has become much more than another race.Jason and Chip discuss teamwork, adventure, parenting, community, endurance sports, and why "one plus one equals three" perfectly captures what happens when athletes stop chasing competitors and start supporting each other.You'll also learn:What Swimrun actually isWhy athletes race tethered togetherHow the World Championship began with a drunken betWhy Swimrun feels more like trail running than triathlonWhat endurance athletes can learn from true partnershipKeep Connected:Run Tri Bike on InstagramRun Tri Bike on ThreadsLöw Tide Böyz on InstagramLöw Tide Böyz WebsiteJoin the Everyday Athlete ClubhouseSubscribe to the Run Tri Bike Newsletter
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When Running Stops Helping
Jul 801:08:18Tap to summarizeRunning can relieve stress, but what happens when it starts adding to it?Jason talks with Nora Gluch, founder of Mile After Mile Coaching, about burnout, recovery, under-fueling, comparison culture, and why rest is part of training. Nora shares how pushing through stress led to injury and how runners can learn to pull back without feeling like they failed.This Fireside Chat is for everyday athletes who love running but sometimes feel buried by it.And yes, there are bagels. Thirteen of them.Keep Connected:Run Tri Bike on InstagramRun Tri Bike on ThreadsNora Gluch on InstagramMile After Mile WebsiteJoin the Everyday Athlete ClubhouseSubscribe to the Run Tri Bike Newsletter
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She Was Told She Was Too Slow
Jul 801:05:18Tap to summarizeTwo weeks before this interview, ultrarunning legend Lisa Smith-Batchen suffered a stroke.Instead of fear, she found gratitude, patience, and a renewed appreciation for life.In this powerful Enduring Minds conversation, Lisa shares lessons from decades of endurance sports, coaching, loss, resilience, and purpose. From being told she was "too slow" to becoming one of the most respected ultrarunners in the world, her story proves that success is about more than finish lines.If you've ever questioned your abilities, faced adversity, or wondered what truly matters, this episode is for you.Keep Connected:Run Tri Bike on InstagramRun Tri Bike on ThreadsEvan Birch on InstagramLisa Smith-Batch on InstagramEnduring Minds on InstagramJoin the Everyday Athlete ClubhouseSubscribe to the Run Tri Bike Newsletter
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