Just how tough are you? How fearless are you? How adventurous are you? Even the toughest of you are going to blush when you hear our interview with adventure writer, Laura Killingbeck. Laura embodies adventure and endurance and we can't wait to hear her story about finding freedom through cycling and hiking.

 

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In Today's Show

• Feature Interview with Laura Killingbeck
• Endurance News
• • Ironman California
  • 2021 Boston Marathon champ Diana Kipyokei suspended
  • U.S. American Women Dominate the 2022 World Beer Mile Title
• What's new in the 303
• • National Cycling League and Its August Colorado Race, More about the League
  • Transitioning Back To Training After Injury
• Video of the Week
• • IM CA Race Recon by TriDot

 

Feature Interview: Laura Killingbeck

Laura is a writer and photographer covering topics like adventure, ecology, biking, backpacking, tiny houses, food, foraging, absurdity, hope, humor, and despair. Her work is filtered through the lens of intersectional feminism and is committed to authentic stories that spark healthy physical, emotional, and social motion.  Laura's writing and photography have appeared in Bicycling Magazine, The Adventure Cycling Association, CyclistaZine, The South Coast Almanac, Edible South Coast, The Tico Times, Permaculture Design Magazine, Communities Magazine, Kona Bikes, Outdoor Research, and more.

 

Some of her stories:

In Search of The Wild Reindeer, Bicycling Magazine

When Men Take Off Their Pants, Adventure Cycling Association

Embracing Absurdity Can Be An Act Of Defiance, Outdoor Research

Laura Killingbeck (laurasstories.live)

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Endurance News:

 

Nearly 4,000 athletes coming to Sacramento for Ironman

Sacramento Bee

BY HANH TRUONG

The Ironman California race, part of the Vinfast U.S. series, is coming to Sacramento again, inviting thousands of athletes to the region for the multi-course competition. Ironman California features a 2.4 mile downriver swim starting in the American River and ending near th