On this episode I talk about my eye injury I received while training Jiu Jitsu AKA the gentle art. I was told by my Doctor not to train for 1 year, I didn't want to wait that long. However I did still want to protect my eye, I let you know what I feel is the best protection for your eyes in Jiu Jitsu.
My guest Josh Laker has been running since he was in junior high but it wasn’t until he joined the military and got stationed in Hawaii (2008) that he actually fell in love with running. He started out his adult running career, running road half’s and full marathons. He really found his passion when he started running trails and ultra distance events. Since turning to mostly trail running he has run 3 -100 mile races countless 50 mile and below races and 1 last man standing event. Over the cours...
My guest Ricky Rack is an Jiu Jitsu instructor at Valente Brothers Study Group in Honduras. A Former Corporate Lawyer for a Multinational Telecommunications Company with a Masters in Corporate Law and a Minor in Arbitration and Conciliation. He enjoys everything to do with fitness and nature and philosophy.
This episode I talk about some of my experiences thus far in my podcast journey.
My guest Deo Jerome is a high school math teacher, has ran 50 marathons in all 50 states, has raced in all 7 continents, race-walker and will be completing his 500th marathon/ultras this October 31, 2021
Rich Schenkhuizen is on a personal mission to 150 years old & to inspire 10,000 people to set their own goal to 100 years old. He is leading by example to show people that if you never stop using your muscles then you’ll never lose their function, it's when someone stops using the muscles they were blessed with when atrophy sets in. He helps his clients create their own customized, optimized plan to get & keep sustainable results. He empowers them with the knowledge to live a strong heal...
My guest Wendie is the founder of Wellness Grind @livingthewellnessgrind,an online community that helps people identify their wellness needs and define their unique wellness recipe. Wendie uses her 15 years of experience in public service to support social entrepreneurs access grant money to grow. Wendie enjoys international travel, teaching indoor cycle, and sharing diverse wellness and health perspectives on WellnessGrind.com. Wendie is a level 2 certified SPIN instructor and certified Reiki p...
My guest Travone Edwards IFBB PRO Athlete, High Peformance Coach, and Nutrition specialist. When he’s not competing, he support his clients in becoming the best version of themselves through health and wellness. He graduated from Cal State Northridge with a major in Kinesiology. Then went on to work for UCLA Medical center in cardiology as he lead cardiovascular technician. Next, Serving on the hospital life support team which inspired to become a medical doctor. Which led to him completing the ...
My guest Julie Stewart is a stunt actress, triathlete, ultra runner, football player, all action. Julie is always up for the challenge and never stops adventuring. IG - @jules_ashton_in_action
My guest Zandy Mangold is a New York City based freelance photographer, ultra runner, and running coach for Chaski Endurance. He was exposed to the sport via a photo assignment, and has been running and shooting ever since, including wins at Keys100 and the Atacama Crossing. Other finishes include Western States and the Badwater 135. “The Keys100” IG - @run_n_shoot
My guest Yosh started on a journey to develop skills that can protect himself and his family from threats. His personal development and training include situational awareness, de-escalation studies, open-handed defense, defensive firearm use and emergency first aid. Through his company Sheep Dog Defender, he is sharing what he has learned. He became a certified instructor with the United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA.) He believes in their curriculum is superior in the industry. Yosh...
I talk about the worst fitness product ever! I let you know right away what product it is. You would be surprised how many famous athletes were wearing and fell for the hype.
Ryan Jankowitz is on a mission to help busy men and women get into better shape and lose weight using kettlebells. He's a level 2 RKC and has assisted at 8 different Dragon Door kettlebell certifications. He contributes articles to the RKC blog and other kettlebell sites. Ryan's online kettlebell programs have helped adults lose up to 15lbs. in 90 days, fix their form and get stronger. When he's not swinging kettlebells he enjoys spending time at the beach with is wife and dogs. Hosted by Coach ...
My guest Dillon Shije, was a Professional Runner and Division I Cross Country National Champion (honored at the White House during the Obama Administration) and advocate for visibility for Indigenous Runners and Athletes. Dillon also is a Partner in an Impact Consultancy, Zia Impact, based in Northern New Mexico, and a Founding Board Member of Pueblo Development Commission, an Indigenous Advocacy NGO, a traditional dry land Farmer and Cattle Rancher as a family-owned enterprise. He is a Councilm...
My guest Rebekah Evelyn is 39 years young fitness enthusiast living with purpose and intention. By day a technology engagement manager, by passion a wellness competitor, and with gratitude a group fitness instructor for a program called Farrell’s. In 2012 she was diagnosed with chronic autoimmune and it changed everything. 18 months of treatment, recovery and healing meant learning new ways to make an active lifestyle a part of being, so I was encouraged to try strength training and conditioning...
My guest is Super mom Luisa Rivas, she is 56, mother of two amazing boys Max 26 and Marky 22. She was born in El Salvador and lived there for 19 years. In 1983 she migrated to US and has been happily living here since then. When She was a kid she was always involved in sports, mostly playing basketball, but in 1978 when she was 13 her older brother died in a tragedy, her heart and soul were broken, she desperately wanted to grieve and she began running in the morning, She didn’t have a clue what...
Guest Coach Phoebie helps women achieve their 𝐎𝐖𝐍 definition of 𝒃𝒐𝒅𝒚 𝒈𝒐𝒂𝒍𝒔. As someone who did not grow up as an athlete she had to take hold of her health in her 20s after gaining 50+ lbs. It is now her mission to help women achieve healthier habits mentally & physically to finally have sustainable fitness progress.
I talk about how you grow from been in discomfort. I touch on fatphobic a bit and talk about what's going on with our National Parks.
My guest Luke Burits and I talk about basketball, how he got into trick basketball shots, we talk about how ATG training has helped us both and his goals been a basketball innovator.
My guest Marana is a certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition coach. She is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu blue belt and totally blind after losing her sight due to type 1 Diabetes, which she was diagnosed with at the age of 9. She is driven and passionate about not only her health and fitness journey but in he assisting and encouraging others in theirs as well..Marana is proof that we all have the ability to live our best life no matter our circumstances.
My guest Alex Flamenco talks about him been abused physically, mentally and emotionally from the age of 4 to 12. At 12 he had enough so he ran away for good. The next few years he slept at friend's houses, stolen cars, the elevator engine room and the hallways of the building he called my hood. He had been victimized enough that it became his identity. He walked around feeling sorry for himself, unconsciously doing everything he could to live out this sad story he had become. After believing for...
Great conversation with Kriszanne about her experience in martial arts, skating, surfing and her active lifestyle since childhood.
I talk about dealing with advertising and how the show must go on, I go over my preparation for my upcoming Lake Tahoe Triple Marathon in Oct 2021. I touch on NBA Finals and this past UFC.
Great conversation with my guest Jack Dempsey, talked about coming back after breaking his neck in Jiu Jitsu. Plus balancing been a dad, husband, and been a baseball coach.
My guest Tom O’Keefe founder of Stride for Stride is a running charity that buys race bibs for immigrant, BIPOC, and low-income runners - Their goal is to make races more inclusive and more diverse. There's no reason why money should prevent you from getting to the starting line, especially when crossing the finish line could change your life.
This episode I talk about some of my experiences thus far in my fitness journey\lifestyle and why I named my podcast "Athletic Definition'.
Great conversation with Olu Olamigo, discussing his journey to the Olympics, coaching, motivation, and much, much more.
My inspirational guest,Joshua the Jedi. He is the 2021 USA Blind Surfing 🏄♂️ National Adaptive Champion, a stand up comic, Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, podcaster, and 🥋martial artist.
Athletic Definition Podcast is excited to welcome. Fabiola Diaz. She will talk about her journey as a Latinx immigrant. How DACA helped her with education and how her running experience as a multiple time marathon finisher helped her and she was able to use those mental skills into real life situations to earn her Associate of Arts & Science,Bachelor of Science with emphasis in Physical Education, Teaching Credential, 2020 Master of Arts in Secondary Education Curriculum & Instruction, 2...
“Athletic Definition Podcast” Please join me as, I welcome Farrah Carbonell & Laura Bernard they will be checking in as they continue their 300 mile plus journey from Santa Monica, Ca to Las Vegas, NV 🏃🏻♀️🏃🏼♀️ to raise money for the Speed Project, Students Run L.A and inspire people to become active.
