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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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Enduring Minds | Everyday Athlete Story: Finding Purpose Through Running
Apr 1501:00:39Tap to summarizeWhat happens when pain becomes purpose and how does that shape the everyday athlete?In this episode of Enduring Minds, Evan and I chat with Andreas “Andy” Klawitter just hours after his 41-loop finish at the Fat Dog Backyard Ultra. Our conversation is about more than mileage. We discussing meaning. In life. In sport. Meaning.Andy shares how being a father, husband, and firefighter comes before being an ultra runner. For everyday athletes, that reminder hits hard: performance matters, but presence matters more.We also dive into the deeper layers of Andy’s story. After losing three loved ones to overdose, including his sister, he chose a different path by turning grief into purpose. Through storytelling, film, and connection, Andy is helping others see their value and potential.This episode explores the heart of what it means to be an everyday athlete: showing up, doing the work, and using your story to impact others.We talk about backyard ultras, mental strength, and the power of real human connection in a digital world.If you’re an everyday athlete searching for purpose, perspective, or connection then press play.Because your story matters more than your splits ever will.Keep Connected:Run Tri Bike on InstagramRun Tri Bike on ThreadsEvan Birch on InstagramAndreas Klawitter on InstagramAndreas Klawitter on YouTubeLimitless DocumentaryJoin the Everyday Athlete Clubhouse
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Running Beyond Pace And Purpose For The Everyday Athlete
Apr 1401:08:55Tap to summarizeEveryday athlete stories go beyond splits and this episode proves it. Derrick Song joins the Fireside Chat to share how marathon goals, cultural identity, and connection shaped his races in Tokyo and Seoul. We explore A vs. B races, mental health, and why meaning matters more than metrics. If you’re an everyday athlete balancing ambition with life, this conversation will hit. You are the story you carry through every mile.Keep Connected:Run Tri Bike on InstagramRun Tri Bike on ThreadsJoin the Everyday Athlete Clubhouse
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The Taper Week Playlist For The Everyday Athlete
Apr 1301:04:55Tap to summarizeEveryday Athlete, this one is for you. If you’re an everyday athlete navigating taper week, this episode will help you slow down, breathe, and trust your training. Joe Hardin and I build the ultimate taper week running playlist filled with calming music from Sade, Norah Jones, and Billie Eilish to keep your mind steady before race day. We also go off the rails by debating The Beatles, aging, and asking the wild question: what song plays in your final scene if Shonda Rhimes writes your story? This is about making taper feel human.Keep Connected:Run Tri Bike on InstagramRun Tri Bike on ThreadsJoe Harding on InstagramJoin the Everyday Athlete ClubhousePlease be sure to subscribe, rate, review and comment on the Everyday Athlete Podcast Network
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Everyday Athlete Wins You Need Today
Apr 1300:05:29Tap to summarizeI’m Jason Bahamundi, and this Shoutout Nation. Think of this shows as your weekly dose of positivity, laughter, and community. This Everyday Athlete spotlight celebrates runners and endurance athletes who inspired me over the past 7 days.We highlight a sub-2 hour half marathoner, a simple act of kindness, a Fast & Furious mindset, and a powerful reminder about mental health and joy. This podcast is about real people, real stories, and why the running community matters.Know an everyday athlete who deserves recognition? Reach out and be part of the movement.Keep Connected:Run Tri Bike on InstagramRun Tri Bike on ThreadsJoin The Everyday Athlete ClubhouseShop The Everyday Athlete merch
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Annijke Wade - Adaptive Everyday Athlete on How To Build Confidence On The Mountain Bike Trail
Apr 1000:26:44Tap to summarizeAnnijke Wade is an everyday athelte that shares what it means to get outdoors through adaptive mountain biking—from the mindset shifts that make “getting back out there” possible, to the practical realities of learning trail skills, finding community, and navigating accessibility in cycling spaces.In this episode, we coverWhat adaptive mountain biking is (and the many ways “adaptive” can look)Rebuilding confidence after a life change—and why progress isn’t linearGetting started: choosing trails, pacing, and setting realistic expectationsThe mental game: fear, risk, and learning to trust your body againThe role of community (and how to find the right people to ride with)Accessibility on trails: what helps, what’s missing, and how riders can advocateWhy representation in outdoor sports matters—and how it impacts participationKeep Connected:Subscribe to the Melanin MVP newsletterFind outdoor organizations near youFind watch parties near youTake the Melanin MVP cross-training quiz/Follow Melanin MVP on InstagramFollow Run Tri Bike on InstagramFollow Run Tri Bike on ThreadsJoin the Everyday Athlete Clubhouse
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Racing Needs Inclusive Change
Apr 701:04:03Tap to summarizeEveryday Athlete stories go beyond finish times and this episode proves it. In this Fireside Chat, I sit down with December Ambrose and Krista Parks to explore race accessibility, inclusion, and what endurance sports are missing. December shares the real challenges wheelchair athletes face, from inaccessible porta potties to limited registration options. Krista reflects on learning how to better support adaptive athletes on course. This conversation highlights why the everyday athlete experience must include everyone at the starting line. If we want stronger communities in running, we need to rethink race design, volunteer training, and advocacy for all athletes.Keep Connected:Run Tri Bike on InstagramRun Tri Bike on ThreadsDecember Ambrose on InstagramKrista Parks on InstagramJoin The Everyday Athlete ClubhouseDon't forget to subscribe, rate, review and comment on the Everyday Athlete Podcast Network.
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Redefining Success as Everyday Athlete
Apr 701:22:27Tap to summarizeMore Than Miles: The Everyday Athlete MindsetEveryday Athlete stories are different and this episode proves why. On Beyond The Finish Line, Nicholas Steele shares how ultrarunning reshaped his life beyond miles, metrics, and medals. Joe and Nichoolas do not talk only about running. They discuss purpose, mental resilience, and redefining success as an everyday athlete. From backyard ultra lessons to overcoming addiction, Nicholas shows how the journey matters more than the numbers. If you’re an everyday athlete chasing meaning, not just finish lines, this conversation will stay with you long after it ends.Keep Connected:Run Tri Bike On InstagramRun Tri Bike On ThreadsJoe Hardin On InstagramNicholas Steel On InstagramJoin the Everyday Athlete Clubhouse📸: Eva Romsdahl
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Everyday Athlete Wins You’ll Love
Apr 600:08:24Tap to summarizeEveryday athlete stories deserve more celebration and that’s exactly what Shoutout Nation delivers. As an everyday athlete, I’m highlighting the people who made this community better this week through positivity, balance, and action.In Episode 2, I shout out voices reminding us that fitness includes joy, rest, and real life. From inclusive running to trusting your body, these stories will make you smile and rethink what progress means. This podcast is about endurance sports, community, and connection. What it is not about is perfection.If you’re an everyday athlete looking for motivation, laughter, and inspiration, this episode is for you.Keep Connected:Run Tri Bike on InstagramRun Tri Bike on ThreadsShoutout Nation on YouTube
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Enduring Minds | Everyday Athlete Redefines Running And Belonging
Apr 101:05:47Tap to summarizeWhat if the problem isn’t your running… but where you’re trying to belong? This is a question that nearly every everyday athlete can ask themselves.In this episode of Enduring Minds, I sit down with Evan Birch and Victor Zeitoune to explore what it means to build an inclusive running community for the everyday athlete. Victor shares how feeling out of place in traditional run clubs led him to co-create Almost Friday Run Club. T his run club is a space where pace doesn’t matter and connection comes first.We dive into the creation of the $1 Ultra, a grassroots endurance event that turned strangers into a community and helped everyday athletes redefine success beyond finish times. Our conversation goes deeper than miles, touching on grief, purpose, and the mantra “If it hurts, good,” inspired by Victor’s late co-founder.From the Atacama Desert to New York City streets, this episode highlights how endurance sports can shape identity, connection, and self-discovery.If you’ve ever questioned where you fit as an everyday athlete, this conversation will remind you that you already belong.Keep Connected:Run Tri Bike on InstagramRun Tri Bike on ThreadsEvan Birch on InstagramVictor Zeitoune on InstagramJoin the Everyday Athlete ClubhouseDon't forget to subscribe, rate, review and comment.Thank You!
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Everyday Athlete Building Community Through Running
Mar 3101:10:50Tap to summarizeEveryday Athlete stories hit differently and this one proves running is about more than metrics. In this Fireside Chat, Terrance Diggs shares how family inspiration, entrepreneurship, and community shaped D17 Clothing. From sponsoring race bibs to building inclusive run clubs, he’s redefining what it means to belong. This episode speaks to the everyday athlete chasing connection, not just performance. If you’ve ever questioned where you fit in running, this conversation reminds you: you already do. Press play and discover how purpose, people, and persistence create something bigger than miles.Keep Connected:Run Tri Bike on InstagramRun Tri Bike on ThreadsTerrance Diggs on Instagram
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