Athlete On Fire

Paul has been making his way in adventure and endurance for some time now so it's not surprising that he completed these events in such a short period of time.  The fact that he was competitive is where it gets interesting.  As a 40+ year old athlete he talks about the actual events and what he did to prepare.  There are some great stories of team, wildlife, nad nutrition to inspire and inform on this episode of the Athlete On Fire show!

Steve shares with us all of the terminology associated with sailing.  If you don't know what port, starboard, stern, or bow are you might want to listen so the rest of this series is easy sailing!  And, why did the book start with the end?

My wife goes on bike rides with a local friend.  He has been telling stories about this guest for years.  He finally wrote a book on an unforgettable adventure and now we are going to go through the book, every week, until the adventure is over.  If you like the idea of big, epic, pursuits mixed with pirates, shamans, and real tragedy, this may be interesting.

His message is to "Live Limitless", and he does.  He accompanied his son on the 7 summits. He is running 200 miles next week.  He coaches athletes from all over the world to be more efficient and smarter athletes.  His tips on better sleep are unique and easy to implement.  Mobility in cyclists and endurance athletes in general is important and he gives us a few drills to try to implement in our own training.  He gives three specific strength exercises we should be doing regularly and much more in this resource packed interview.

Our guest saw the need for runners to get stronger so they could perform better and get less injured.  He was right on.  After founding the popular website StrengthRunning.com he has found purpose to help others prevent injuries he and thousands of other runners have gone through.  We also get to learn more about his own personal journey as a runner, how to get mentally tough, and some very specific drills for injury prevention. It's an informative, entertaining session and we hope you throw those earplugs in, go for a run, and take in some running knowledge from one of the best out there!

His goal was to make it the mailbox at the end of the driveway and back today.  Tomorrow, he would go down the street a few more feet.  This is the mindset of our guest after he suffers a heart attack and began his recovery.  He talks about the importance of taking one day at a time.  As on of the original Gladiators on the popular cult classic show American Gladiators he has always lived the life of an athlete.  He shares what and who has inspired him along the way.  He talks about the mission of the Gladiator Rock N Run he created and why it's just a bit different.  Enjoy this episode of the Athlete On Fire show.

Did you think your bucket list was ambitious?  How about 500+ inspired items to check off. From space trave to the Holi festival and the Dead Sea to Carnaval our guest has thought up the best, biggest, and most thoughtful ways to spend a lifetime.  A photographer by trade and endurance athlete in his free time we take time to travel around the world with him. Why did he quit his job in finance to travel the world?  How did he decide to start his photography business after all?  What is one of the most sadistic things you can do to train for the Death Race?  We cover all of that and more in today's Athlete On Fire show!

On this, the first episode of the Becoming Ultra Project, ultra running phenoms and coaches alike Ian Sharman and Michele Yates go over the applicants of the runners who have applied to be the runners for the project.  Why is the road runner a better fit than the ex-marine?  Would this runner be good on camera?  We voice opinions and concerns in choosing the runner who will go on the 5 month journey to become an ultra runner!

Our guest shares some of the most actionable advice we have ever heard on the show.  It's simple, it's a mindset, it will help you take your effort and lifestyle to the next level.  An Olympic sprinter for Canada, his relay team was pretty much heart broken after what happened in the 2012 Olympics.  Learn how he plans on coming back stronger, what his training schedule is like, and even some specifc exercises he can'tgo without.  Interesting athlete, great storyteller.  Enjoy this Athlete On Fire!

Our guest's project is more than a little ambitious. He has to date paddled from source to sea the Amazon, Volga, and Missouri/Mississippi rivers. His stories of adventure take a back seat to the stories of humanity. A truly fun, interesting take on life on the water! Listen as he shares his thoughts and plans on the Yangtze and Nile. Why is he doing it and what has he learned from the people along the way?  Listen for an adventurous episode of Athlete On Fire!