Things we didn't realize.   There is repellant for sea lice, larva of jellyfish Painting stripes on your legs can deter big sharks People swim around Manhattan Of course, there is much more to the world of open water swimming but these facts jumped out at us.  What does it take to prepare for such events?  What are the rules?  So much to learn about this unique sport on the show today!

Two years ago, I spent the first round of the NCAA tourney with my dad and 5 ex college buddies.  It was an amazing experience and making the start of this first tourney without him pretty odd.  Also, spring is unpredictable so when you get snowed in, try this workout.  Kudos to people asking for accountability and saying goodbye to a climber who helped shaped the sport.

Our guest is also a podcast host so we have no problem getting the conversation going.  We talk about how to get people who way they hate running to give it another try.  Training schedules.  How she feels during high training times and more.  Athlete On Fire is here to bridge the gap between amazing athletes and the rest of the world.

August 12, 2016 started on a couple mountain bikes in the cool Colorado air, at 3:30am.  We rode to the bluffs outside of town to take in the Perseid Meteor shower.  Facts about the event in the sky, a weird critter in the woods, coffee and delirium ensue.  Have a great Friday wherever you are in the world.  We hope you learn one simple or silly fact and laugh at least once!

Our guest spent most of his childhood not really happy where he was physically.  Then came college and the drinking and eating at a school known for partying.  His story has been told before and this is the first time.  It could be you.  We hope his story moves you to make a change of your own!  Athlete On Fire brings stories to inspire and teach athletes and remember, everyone is an athlete!

When the culture is straight out of Wolf On Wall Street.  When you have a few pints at lunch almost every day and the white lies add up coming home after work.  When your mind and body aren't functioning like they used to as a professional footballer(soccer).  Maybe it's time for a personal change and a cultural one.  That's what our guest has set out to do.  This is the story of making quitting something an advantage instead of a drag.  It's about being strong for yourself and your family.  And it's all pretty positive.  No judgements.  Just a challenge for individuals.  You should check this out if you have ever said, " I'm never drinking again."

Summer is coming and we all need a refresher on running and training in the heat.  While we are at it, what are people saying about running high, as in, stoned.  We talk about an article on the topic on the show as well.  The Cooldown is the place for weekly OCR and endurance commentary from Athlete On Fire and mud Run Guide.   The Cooldown is an Athlete On Fire production.

Loren Landow trains some of the best and most committed athletes in the world. What does his journey to this point look like?  What career decisions has he made and what challenges to up and coming coaches and trainers face? Listen to Loren and Scott, the host, talk about the industry in general and some ways to do well in the space. Also, one exercise you can't do without in a bunch of random sports.  Enjoy this episode of the Athlete On Fire show.

JC Santana is the authority on functional training.  We talk about some of the myths associated with the term functional, the athletes he is working with now, and the challenges he sees new trainers and coaches facing every day.  With unmatched energy and enthusiasm for his trade, you will walk away feeling more confident about the state of training and how it applies to you.  JC also shares one of the toughest bodyweight leg sets we have tried that he uses for many of his pro MMA athletes.  Enjoy the show!

David Clark founded the We Are Superman site to inspire action.  The action he has taken after living the life of a morbidly obese addict has been no less than awesome.  He celebrated 10 years of sobriety with ten truly epic challenges that he shares with us on the show.  If you or someone you know is in a rut or needs help deciding what step to take next, the message might be here.  Enjoy this passion filled episode of Athlete On Fire.