AOF:239 Eric Byrnes on running far, playing hard, and loss.
Eric Byrnes is a force of energy that can't be stopped. We were able to talk in Tahoe about endurance, loss, and why he pushes his limits!
Nov 21, 2019•54 min
Athlete On Fire
Athlete on Fire is a show that is all about bridging the gap between athletes doing amazing things and the rest of us. We have created a network of athlete, entrepreneurs, and adventurers to share their journey to help you along yours.
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AOF:238 Dr. Don Vaughn on the power of the brain for athletes, why riding motorcycles could be therapy, and more neuroscience.
Dr. Don Vaughn sat down to talk about studies he has been involved in and how the brain reacts to different stimuli, like riding a motorcycle. We also brought sports and performance into the mix to help athletes of all backgrounds use their brain to perform better! Enjoy the show with our first neuroscientist guest! Links: Spartan Trail: https://www.spartan.com/en/trail Spartan Race: https://www.spartan.com/en Dr. Vaughn's Site: http://www.donvaughn.com/ Harley Davidson: https://www.harley-david...
Oct 23, 2019•34 min
AOF:237 Patrick Sweeney left his last life to conquer his fears and adventure full time!
Patrick Sweeney is a full time adventurer on a mission to help people around the world find their adventurer within and learn to use fear as fuel. We had a chance to sit down and talk all things adventure, fear, sport, and training. You'll have some great takeaways from his time as a world class rower and hopefully come away ready to conquer some of your own fears! Links: Spartan Trail: https://www.spartan.com/en/trail Spartan Race: https://www.spartan.com/en Patrick's Site:https://www.pjsweeney...
Oct 09, 2019•29 min
AOF:236 Amanda Basham on her career, family, her coaching biz and more!
Amanda ran collegiately for a couple years and then got into road marathons. It wasn’t until 2014 that she started running trails! She figured it out pretty quickly and is now a professional running with the Altra elite team! Enjoy the show. Links: Spartan Trail: https://www.spartan.com/en/trail Spartan Race: https://www.spartan.com/en Her site: https://www.amandabasham.com/ Athlete On Fire: http://athleteonfire.com/ Becoming Ultra: http://becomingultra.com/ ATP Science: https://atpscience.com/...
Oct 06, 2019•41 min
AOF:235 Kelly and Juliet Starrett of The Ready State.
Kelly and Juliet Starrett are the power couple we had the chance to sit down with in Tahoe for another amazing interview. MobilityWOD is probably where you have heard of them as an industry leader in all things movement and mobility but they have a new mission to get people ready for life with The Ready State. We talk fitness, pain, movement for runners, eating disorders, and much more. Thanks to Spartan Media Fest and ATP Science for the chance to sit down with so many amazing people in Squaw V...
Oct 02, 2019•49 min
AOF:234 Amelia Boone on gratitude and helping to keep the tough conversations rolling.
Spartan Trail and the Spartan World Championships were held in Tahoe and athletes from around the world gathered to compete and hang out for a couple of epic days in Squaw Valley. Amelia Boone sat down with us on her actual birthday and talked about everything from having the tough conversations about body image and eating disorders to who in her life allows her to do these amazing things she does. She is always an interesting interview and we think you'll enjoy the new perspective from a great ...
Oct 02, 2019•39 min
AOF:233 Mike Wardian and Ian Sharman play chess, talk Spartan and tackling every challenge.
Spartan Trail and the Spartan World Championships were held in Tahoe and athletes from around the world gathered to compete and hang out for a couple of epic days in Squaw Valley. Mike Wardian and Ian Sharman have more than left their mark on the running world with bio's that could fill a book or two. They are much more likely to be in Squaw for the start of Western States but toeing the line for the Spartan race was in the schedule this time around. We sat down after the active day of competiti...
Oct 01, 2019•36 min
AOF:232 Dan Staton of Elkshape.com
Dan Staton comes to the show a few days before archery hunting season and shares his story as well as teaches us about all things elk hunting. From etiquette to reintroducing wolves to Colorado, the conversation is flowing and fun! Enjoy. ELKSHAPE Offers: ONXHUNT | Discount Code elkshape for 20% off Premium or Elite Memberships from the website only. ELK 101 UNIVERSITY OF ELK HUNTING | Discount Code ELKSHAPE FOR 20% OFF CARIBOU GAME BAGS | Discount Code elkshape FOR 15% OFF SIBERIAN COOLERS | Di...
Aug 30, 2019•47 min
AOF:231 Richie Crowley rides across America and lessons on how wellness can be free for anyone!
Richie Crowley is a former professional hockey player who has gone all in on his entrepreneurial goals. On the show today, we talk about what got him to where he is today and dive into the ride from Boston to Los Angeles he is undertaking and why! Enjoy the show.
Jul 19, 2019•59 min
AOF:230 Train To Hunt National Champ on defending his title, his training, and grieving loss.
Charlie Pappas is a regular, hard working guy who just happens to be a really good athlete. The problem is, he isn't regular at all. He has found his niche in the Train To Hunt competition and plans on defending his title with all his might this weekend at the National Championships in Colorado. We talk about his training over the last couple months. Mindset while competing. Why Grit is the single most important thing for him to compete at a high level. We also talk about the loss of two importa...
Jul 12, 2019•45 min
AOF:229 Founding a nutrition company for adventurers, Alaska living, and high level rowing.
Heather Kelly is an adventurous entrepreneur who founded a company to give adventurers amazing options for food in the backcountry, or wherever they end up hungry. She rowed at a high level winning multiple NCAA National Championships so we dive in to technique that might just help you the next time you are using a rower for a workout. We talk adventures in Alaska, paddlesports, nutrition, and why she started her company on the show. She also has a killer workout for you to give a shot. Enjoy th...
Jun 28, 2019•1 hr 6 min
AOF:228 Kate Visco ran across America, next, Australia!
Katie Visco is about to embark on an epic trek across Australia and comes on to talk about her life in Montana, her upcoming man powered run on a new route in Australia, and her entrepreneurial life! Enjoy.
Apr 09, 2019•51 min
AOF:227 What to expect at a Train To Hunt event.
Kenton is back with some stories from the Train To Hunt events. What is target panic and how do you get out of it? What should Scott be doing to prep for the Colorado event and more!
Apr 04, 2019•57 min
AOF:226 Live show with Kris Mendoza and other athletes of Colorado!
On March 6th, Manic open their doors to a free community workout alongside Kris Mendoza, the World's Toughest Mudder Champion and the members of the Manic community and Dispatch Radio. What followed was a live podcast that included interviews and audience questions. Enjoy the show! Big shout out to Dispatch for the production!
Mar 18, 2019•58 min
AOF:225 Kenton Clairmont of Train to Hunt.
Kenton Clairmont is the founder of an up and coming event that combines the skills to bow hunt with extreme fitness needed to navigate the backcountry. We talk about the fitness needs and specific workouts that will help athletes with the competition as well as some very basic beginner information for new bow hunters and archers. If you have always wanted to get into hunting, or just learning how to shoot a bow, this might be a great show for you! Enjoy. Links: Train To Hunt: http://www.traintoh...
Mar 13, 2019•1 hr
AOF:224 Labrum repair surgery two months out.
Lauren Jones has been sharing her journey of recovery after her labrum repair surgery. Today, on the way to the gym she shares where she is at two months post op both mentally and physically. What has she learned along the way that can help other athletes considering surgery or going through a long, slow recovery.
Mar 05, 2019•16 min
AOF:223 Lo Myrick on intentions, start up culture, and a swim-run event everyone should try.
We had a great conversation with Lo Myrick from what the start up culture taught her to why doing things with intention is so important, especially in the morning. We also talk about how she stays fit on the road as someone who travels a lot. She shares a story about a swim run event in the mountains that is a unique take on mountain running and swimming. Enjoy the show! BIO: Lo Myrick is a problem solver, strategy guru, life coach, marketing techie, athlete, and avid traveler. She is most passi...
Feb 15, 2019•50 min
Labrum repair for runners, SUP as training for ultra running and more.
Lauren Jones of Life's 2 Short Fitness just underwent Labrum surgery and she tells about the whole process from the signs and symptoms that led to the injury as well as the surgery process and recovery so far through a few weeks. She also talks about setting goals post op to stay motivated and how much she loves to bring adventure, especially SUP, to the masses! Enjoy the show.
Jan 24, 2019•33 min
AOF:221 Ryan Atkins
If you know who Ryan Atkins is, it is probably because of his excellence in the OCR circuit. Today, we talk about one of his many adventures he plans on taking on in the cold of Canada for a great cause. Fat biking in polar bear country on frozen lakes, sounds about right for one of the most adventurous people we know!
Jan 21, 2019•51 min
AOF:220 Jesse Itzler
Jesse Itzler is a serial entrepreneur, ultra runner, and general seeker of adventure. On the show we talk about adventurous parenting, addiction to newness, and mental toughness. His background is amazing and diverse and to spare the clickbait(y) descriptions about what this guy has accomplished, I'd recommend you just listen to the show to find out who he really is first, then go google the crap out of him! Thanks for listening.
Mar 07, 2018•31 min
AOF:219 Grizzly bears, biking adventure, and a calling found in the mountains.
Our guest is as passionate about the outdoors as anyone we have had on the show. We talk about his calling and many of the adventures that have come along with it. Of his personal achievements, he completed an 1800 mile bikepack from Banff, Canada to his home in Colorado. From day to day, you can find Jalen on his bike exploring obscure regions of wilderness and sharing his travel stories to Colorado's Afro communities. This episode is sponsored by Health IQ, an insurance company that helps heal...
Feb 23, 2018•49 min
AOF:218 From Mobility WOD HQ, functional training for adaptive athletes.
Max Conserva is back on the show to share a new training protocol he helped develop for coaches and trainers to work better with adaptive athletes. So many trainers simply pass off the opportunity to work with athletes with prosthetics or other obstacles when it could be a rewarding and inspiring experience for both. Today, we talk about the road Max went down to make sure he could reach more athletes like himself. He lost most of a leg to an accident when he was a youngster. We hope you will lo...
Feb 20, 2018•41 min
AOF:217 Former Olympian finding better ways to deal with injuries with technology.
Ian Warner is a serial entrepreneur, former collegiate and Olympic athlete, and now, a father and husband. We talk about the idea he has had for year that he finally made happen and the friend he lost that inspires him everyday to keep going. This show is where being an athlete and overall good person intersect. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by Health IQ, an insurance company that helps health conscious people get special life insurance rates. Go to healthiq.com/aof to support the show and le...
Jan 29, 2018•45 min
62 Miles To Remember: 4 and 5 days away.
[From Becoming Ultra] Traveling across the country is much more physically demanding than you think. It's why we give our body a few days to recover before running far. Also on the show, some of the positive mental tricks to get through this first 100k!
Sep 14, 2017•14 min
62 Miles To Remember: 6 Days Away
[From partner show, Becoming Ultra] In 6 days, the founder of BU will be running his first 100k. There will be no start line, bibs, or fanfare. Just a few friends, family, and a couple running buddies trying to remember his dad on his first birthday since his passing. On the show today, the route and the meaning behind it. Where is the toughest section? What is the strategy for the first 12 miles? Enjoy the show!
Sep 13, 2017•17 min
62 Miles To Remember: A week away.
This is part 1 of 7 in a series featured on Becoming Ultra. Hey it's the host, coach, and runner, Scott. My dad died last year. He was 62. I am running a 100k on his birthday in his home state of West Virginia to remember in a week. I'd love to share the journey with you until Season 5 starts, the day after his birthday. On this show, my training for the last 6 months. Thanks for listening!
Sep 12, 2017•26 min
AOF:068 Chris Burkard
Bone chilling, amazing and awe-inspiring would be a few ways to describe our next guests body of work. A California based photographer go to the ends of the earth to capture amazing athletes, mostly surfers, engaging the wild around them. The juxtaposing of athlete and artic swell will leave you speechless. In this episode we learn how he got to where he is today. A self taught photographer who has built his own career out of talent and passion will share some great stories of his journey. And h...
Sep 05, 2017•53 min
A guide to the World's Toughest Mudder from one of the best.
Since Ryan just broke a record at World's Toughest in Chicago, we wanted to share this show again to see what makes him so great! Ryan Atkins is a world class athlete who is dominating the obstacle racing scene. He has been travelling alot and on this episode he shares what has been going on and spends most of the show giving you an inside look at what it takes to compete and win the World's Toughest Mudder. He spares no details and we are pumped to share this amazing content with you on the Ath...
Aug 29, 2017•47 min
AOF: Happy Birthday from my dad who passed away 10 months ago.
This episode was a gift from my dad, the original Athlete On Fire. 3:00 Early days in West Virginia 9:00 Tony McKenna Story 13:00 Inspirational quotes "If you are not where you want to be, you are nowhere." "Failure is not an option." 14:30 Why he started coaching. 15:45 Mentors/Coaches that mattered to him 18:15 Failure 20:50 What in his life gave him an advantage. "I had three months to live." "The chemo was the hardest thing I've ever gone through." "The tumors had shrunk, the spots were gone...
Aug 24, 2017•36 min
AOF:183 The Good Leg Project with Max Conserva
A crazy and horrific accident at the age of 8 and the lightbulb moment 22 years later began a movement in an individual that will speak to everyone who knew there was an athlete deep down but didn't know how to find it. Max Conserva is an athlete, speaker, and coach who has transformed the way he thinks so he could transform the way he lives. A truly inspiring athlete.
Aug 18, 2017•48 min
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