Mike Wardian is back and he describes a race in New Zealand that almost had me booking a ticket by the end of the talk.  Forests, pristine lakes, and amazing competition where all a part of the plot.  Of course, with a family, a real job, and a demanding training schedule sleep isn't always in the cards.  The world class runner gives us some ways to still perform at a high level when we are sleeping enough, or well.  We also talk about his strength regimen and how he is getting ready for the Spartan race from carrying his kids up the stairs to doing squats during this show.  Enjoy this CoolDown episode from Athlete On Fire.

We hit the road, 13 hours of it from Denver to beautiful Ketchum, Idaho. We make the trip for Rebecca Rusch’s 2nd annual riding of Rebecca’s Private Idaho, a gravel grinder race in the amazing Sun Valley. This show is a compilation of some of the most interesting and unique participants in the weekend’s festivities. The ride was great but learning more about the town, the people, and the causes was what really made it so cool. Rebecca even has a cameo at the end of the show. Enjoy this, the first ever event review on the Athlete On Fire show!

Our guest runs a basketball development program in Tampa, Florida.  His intensity from his playing days have allowed him to define and develop a philosophy with the youth he mentors and coaches everyday.  He also just happens to be the all time leading scorer in the state of Florida, Billy Donovan’s first ever recruit for the Florida Gators, former Mr. Basketball in Florida, as well as a former professional.  The accolades are impressive but there were certainly bumps along the way. Lessons were learned and a life’s passion was found.  Enjoy today’s Athlete On Fire!

Our guests hop on for a group discussion about the roots of and culture of Ultra Running.  Where the sport is headed.  Why they think the production of Born To Run could be a bad thing regardless of the lead actors involved.  They talk about how to discern research based on some literature about running being bad for you recently.  Why should you run long distances if you never have?  It may be the chemistry when it comes down to it.  They both leave us with interesting and challenging workouts to go try this weekend.  Enjoy our first group session on the Cooldown with Athlete On Fire.

Our guest was addicted to alcohol and drugs. he was 320 pounds and eating fast food multiple times a day. He had a couple herniated discs and was literally killing himself.  The comeback started with a 15 second run and a then to eating better. The runs got longer and he is now an acomplished ultra runner, author, and businessman.  He talks candidly about addiction and how he got out of the biggest rut of his life.  What's next?  Well his 10 years of being sober is this year and he is doing 10 epic events. You should listen to hear how ambitious this plan is!  Enjoy today's inspiring and thoughtful Athlete On Fire!

Imagine running the highest trails with the best views on the toughest terrain that human legs can handle and you pretty much have SKyrunning in a nutshell.  Today's guest is one of the best in the sport and in between races she is busy shaping the future trail runners teaching second grade.  Born in Germany and raise on the east coast, our guest found herself in Colorado for college and stayed for the trails. She shares her story with tons of energy and an amazing attitude.  Enjoy today's Athlete On Fire!

Today at OR in Salt Lake City we sit down with some amazing athletes.  Rebecca Rusch, Jordan Romero, and Trevor Thomas all stop by and we like to keep it candid.  Pretty cool recap with full versions to come.  Enjoy!

Mollie and Sean Busby are no strangers to adventure.  A professional snowboarder and recreational skiier left Utah for the grandeur of Montana, and moved into a yurt.  The adventure isn't stuck in Montana though.  They travel the world backcountry skiing and boarding, have a charity to run, and put on camps for kids all over the world.  An energetic and candid talk today should leave you anxious to get out the door. Thanks for listening to the Athlete On Fire show live from OR in Salt Lake City.

Our guest has travelled the world and he will tell you why you should too. An avid and strong climber, he shares an inspiring story of strength and will as his climber wife plunged 50 ft into a crumbled hump at his feet.  What happens next gave me the chills for a good part of the interview.  He shares a philosophy on "doing what makes you tick" he defines athlete to a tee.  He recommends two fitness challenges you can do while listening and his general outlook and story telling is going to keep you on for the whole show. Enjoy this installment of the Athlete On Fire show!

Today's guest, and the last of the year, is a listener that sent in his story.  A two paragraph email and I was inspired and amazed at what he has overcome and once I talked to him it was much more.  His energy, tenacity, and zeal for life to travel to amazing places and compete without worrying about what has happened to him.  It is a great show to finish the year off with and move forward because what's ahead matters way more than what's behind.  Enjoy the Athlete On Fire show.