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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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Everyday Athlete Stories We Needed
May 2500:05:10Tap to summarizeEveryday athlete stories are the reason I created Shoutout Nation. As an everyday athlete myself, I know how powerful it feels to be seen, encouraged, and reminded that we all deserve a spot at the starting line.This episode celebrates runners and endurance athletes who inspired me this week through positivity, humor, resilience, and community. From hard-earned race finishes to conversations that brought people together, these stories prove our sports are better when we lift each other up instead of gatekeeping who belongs.If you need motivation, inspiration, and proof that everyday athletes matter, this five-minute episode is for you.Keep Connected:Run Tri Bike on InstagramRun Tri Bike on ThreadsJoin The Everyday Athlete ClubhouseGet your Everyday Athlete merch
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226 Miles Beyond the Metrics: How Everyday Athlete Kevin Katokh Survived Cocodona
May 2101:17:49Tap to summarizeEvery everyday athlete knows the moment when your body says stop and something deeper says keep going. Kevin Katokh hit that moment at Cocodona. Then he hit it again. For 226 miles. Joe Hardin sits down with Kevin to unpack the real human cost of ultra running: a torn quad, zero sleep, and a run club community that refused to let him quit. Music, pacers, and raw gratitude carried him through the dark. This episode is your reminder that the finish line was never the point. Press play and enjoy the conversation.Keep Connected:Run Tri Bike on InstagramRun Tri Bike on ThreadsJoe Hardin on InstagramKevin Kato on InstagramJoin the Everyday Athlete ClubhouseGet Your Everyday Athlete Merch
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Finding Joy Through Community
May 1900:58:43Tap to summarizeEveryday Athlete stories matter because most runners start with fear, not confidence. In this episode of Fireside Chat, Val Porter shares how community helped her overcome feeling alone, rediscover joy in running, and build confidence as a mother runner. What began as personal struggle turned into Val’s Aid Station, a welcoming movement that reminds runners they do not have to chase goals alone. If you are scared to start running or searching for support, this conversation will remind you that every everyday athlete deserves encouragement, belonging, and the courage to begin.Press play and enjoy our conversation.Keep Connected:Run Tri Bike on InstagramRun Tri Bike on ThreadsVal Porter on InstagramVal's Aid Station on InstagramJoin The Everyday Athlete ClubhouseGet Your Everyday Athlete Merch HereIf you like what you here, please subscribe, rate, review and comment on the episode.
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The Everyday Athlete Spirit Never Quits
May 1800:06:00Tap to summarizeEveryday Athlete stories deserve to be celebrated, and this episode of *Shoutout Nation presented by RTB Awards* is proof that every runner belongs at the starting line. I’m highlighting runners who inspired me this week through courage, resilience, and community instead of finish times or podiums.From marathon milestones to smart decisions made in brutal race conditions, these stories remind all of us that endurance sports are about showing up, supporting others, and believing there’s space for everybody and every body. If you’re an everyday athlete looking for motivation, inspiration, and a welcoming running community, this quick episode will leave you smiling and ready to keep moving forward.Keep ConnectedRun Tri Bike on InstagramRun Tri Bike on ThreadsJoin The Everyday Athlete ClubhouseGet your Everyday Athlete merch here
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Before Spotify, We Had Hustle
May 1801:19:34Tap to summarizeEveryday Athlete runners know music used to feel different. On this episode of *What’s In Your Earbuds?*, I’m joined by Santino Williams as we relive cassette tapes, burned CDs, Napster downloads, and the songs that shaped our identity as runners and GenXers.We laugh about rewinding tapes with pencils, debate Busta Rhymes vs. Eminem, and explore how regional hip hop influenced our lives long before algorithms controlled playlists.If you ever ran with a Walkman, carried a giant CD binder in your car, or built the perfect race playlist, this episode will feel like home.Press play and relive the soundtrack of your miles.Keep Connected:Run Tri Bike On InstagramRun Tri Bike On ThreadsJoin The Everyday Athlete ClubhouseGet Your Everyday Athlete Merch
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When Running Stops Feeling Safe
May 1301:11:48Tap to summarizeWhat happens when the thing you love most starts hurting you?In this episode of Enduring Minds, Evan Birch and I sit down with former NCAA national record holder and ultra-runner Parley Hannan for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had with an everyday athlete navigating mental health, identity, and self-worth through endurance sports.Parley opens up about depression, disordered eating, and the pressure of believing her value depended on performance. From chasing Olympic Trials standards to running ultramarathons through the Atacama Desert, she shares how she rebuilt her relationship with running and learned that healing matters more than pace.This conversation is for every everyday athlete who has ever questioned whether they were enough without a workout, a medal, or a finish line photo to prove it.There’s vulnerability, honesty, a few laughs, and the kind of connection that reminds us we’re not alone in this sport or in life.There are times when the bravest thing an athlete can do isn’t racing harder.It’s admitting they’re struggling and showing up anyway.👇🏼 Share your thoughts in the comments and let us know: Has running ever helped your mental health while also creating pressure?Keep Connected:Run Tri Bike on InstagramRun Tri Bike on ThreadsEvan Birch on InstagramParley Hannon on InstagramJoin the Everyday Athlete ClubhouseGet your Everyday Athlete Gear HereDon't forget to subscribe, rate, review and comment on this episode.
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The Everyday Athlete Breaking Point
May 1201:03:50Tap to summarizeEveryday Athlete burnout is real, and in this Fireside Chat, Joe Hardin and I get honest about the burnout signs runners often ignore. From losing joy in running to balancing sobriety, work, family, and endurance sports, this conversation is about the emotional weight everyday athletes carry. We discuss how burnout slowly replaces passion with pressure and why community, vulnerability, and purpose matters more than metrics. If your training feels heavier than inspiring, this episode will help you reconnect with why you started. The strongest everyday athlete can admit they’re running on empty before burnout takes everything.Give it a listen and leave us a comment on where you are in your journey.Keep Connected:Run Tri Bike on InstagramRun Tri Bike on ThreadsJoe Hardin on InstagramJoin The Everyday Athlete ClubhouseGet Everyday Athlete Merchandise
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The Everyday Athlete Community Is Changing Running
May 1100:04:58Tap to summarizeEveryday Athlete stories deserve the spotlight, and this week on Shoutout Nation presented by RTB Awards, I celebrate the people making our running community stronger through vulnerability, connection, and authenticity. As an everyday athlete myself, I believe the heart of endurance sports lives in the people willing to show up as they truly are.In Episode 7, I shout out Maren Williams, Coach Becky Croft, Shannon from Run_Shanni_Run, and three inspiring women from the Pittsburgh Marathon community. They talk mental health, identity, community, and why everyday athletes matter far beyond race results. Subscribe, share, and join the conversation.Connect Here:Run Tri Bike on InstagramRun Tri Bike on ThreadsJoin the Everyday Athlete ClubhouseGet your Everyday Athlete Merchandise
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Badia Weeks — Former Competitive Swimmer | HYROX Athlete on How to Build Strength and Fitness
May 1100:29:21Tap to summarizeJoin host Angela Hollowell as she sits down with Badia Weeks, a Hyrox competitor on a mission to become the first Black woman world champion. In this conversation, Badia shares her journey from competitive swimmer to hybrid athlete, revealing how she's redefining what it means to be an everyday athlete of color in predominantly white sports spaces.Discover how Badia transformed personal struggles, including mental health challenges and eating disorders, into fuel for athletic excellence. She discusses the demands of Hyrox training, nutrition strategies for sustaining elite performance, and the critical role of community support in breaking through barriers.Beyond competition, learn how Badia founded NDURE, a free community fitness collective, and leads diversity initiatives at Fitness Alive. Her work centers on making fitness accessible and inclusive for underrepresented communities.This episode is perfect for everyday athletes seeking inspiration as well as for those who want to understand how representation matters in athletic spaces. Badia's story proves that breaking barriers isn't just about winning but about building community and inspiring the next generation.Find Badia Weeks on Instagram!Subscribe to the Melanin MVP newsletterFind outdoor organizations near youFind watch parties near youTake our cross-training quizAnd don't forget to subscribe, rate, review and comment.
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When Running Stops Feeling Joyful
May 501:17:58Tap to summarizeEveryday athlete isn’t just a label. For us, it’s a reality check.In this Fireside Chat, Santino Williams and I unpack burnout, joy in running, and the burnout signs we ignore until it’s too late. This episode focuses on the everyday athlete balancing life, training, and expectations while quietly riding the edge. From Santino’s decision to skip the Pittsburgh Marathon to the pressure of chasing metrics, this conversation explores how burnout builds and how to protect your joy. If you’ve felt disconnected from running, this episode reminds you: you’re more than your numbers, and your why is worth revisiting.
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