Bleav: When Your Sport Ends

Our guest this week is Jake Berg, a former Missouri Valley College lacrosse player, journalist, and host of the podcast Bleav in Lacrosse. Part of our Bleav team, and a really honest guest. Jake plays lacrosse in the Interstate Box Lacrosse Association, so we get to hear about his thought process after his collegiate career ended and why he felt like he wasn’t done competing in lacrosse. He actually took a full year off before deciding that he wanted to train and compete in the Box league – which is indoor lacrosse. It’s a fun conversation about connecting with the right team during a recruitment visit, the benefits of going to a smaller school where the majority of the student body is an athlete, what life looks like for Jake now, and hopefully you’ll learn a little bit about lacrosse!

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Our conversation this week gets into the family aspect of being a part of a close-knit team, going after what feels right to you regardless of what others might say or think, navigating the end of your sport during the Coronavirus pandemic, and you’ll probably learn a thing or two about Rugby!

Our guest, Colby Marshall, is a former Rugby player for Iona College in New York. Colby is the host of Rugby Talk on the Bleav Podcast Network. You can check out his latest episode here.

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A subject that plays a major role in every athlete, post-collegiate athlete, and active person's life (and every human's life) is NUTRITION. We knew that in order to discuss nutrition, we needed the perfect guest, and we found him.

Our guest, Casey Thomas, spent five years working in clinical research before deciding to return to school to become a registered dietitian. He spearheaded the development of a sports nutrition program on campus and completed a thesis project examining cognitive supplements in elite e-sports athletes. He is a published scientific author who regularly engages as an expert peer reviewer, and has been featured in media outlets for interviews about his nutrition strategies. Casey currently works as the performance dietitian for UCLA Athletics and instructs an Exercise and Sports Nutrition course through UCLA Extension.

His unique research background has allowed him to implement protocols that have facilitated significant improvements in body composition, health, and performance among the athletes – assisting several teams to championship victories. He has similarly enjoyed consulting for other sports programs, universities, and businesses looking to gain a performance edge. While Casey has experience working directly with elite level athletes and multiple Olympians, he is also passionate about bringing high level performance nutrition to people simply looking to improve.

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Phone: 310-365-5248.

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Our conversation this week is a little bit different, because we are talking to a current professional mountain biker – who is still competing in her sport. However, our guest went through the athletic transition that we cover on When Your Sport Ends after ending her collegiate soccer career and national waterskiing career in college as well.

On this episode we are focusing on what it’s like to end one sport, and find a new passion and talent in another sport.

Our guest, Kera Linn, is a Professional Mountain Biker living in Park City, Utah. Utah is where she is training and competing for the Summer. Kera is a registered dietician, and can always be found somewhere dope in her van! You can follow Kera on Instagram @keralinn and fun fact, Kera has tracked 979 miles of biking on Strava this year, so she would be a really fun person to follow on Strava too!

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Through Law School and interning at major news organizations, our guest Lisa Bennatan is setting the foundation for her dream career. On this episode we dive into what the transition out of racing was like for Lisa, and how she is channeling that "runner energy" into other passions and interests.

Lisa Bennaton is a former Penn State Track & Field and Cross Country athlete, journalist, and law student who will be spending her last year of law school specializing in National Security Law at Georgetown Law. She also has a podcast called Bleav in College Track & Field that you can listen to for all the latest Track & Field News Updates. You can follow Lisa on Instagram @lisa_bennatan

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Are you thinking of using Strava? Or do you currently track and share your workouts using Strava? Maybe you have no idea what Strava is. If you fit into any of these three categories, this is the podcast episode for you!

Don recently started using the social media app for athletes called Strava, which allows you to map your running and cycling routes, track your pace & distance, and share those workouts with others. He is testing out the paid version now, but the app is free. As a former D1 swimmer, Don enjoys the community aspect of Strava and uses the app to both track his own progress and to find new routes to run/cycle.

Brooke has some reservations using Strava, and is testing out the app with Don. In this episode she explains why tracking and recording her runs and cycling routes brings back unhealthy aspects of her collegiate running career. Brooke also likes the community aspect of the app and sees how it can be a motivating and encouraging atmosphere (but she might need some time before committing to using the app!).

Balancing Pre-Med and Division 1 swimming takes a level of time management and scheduling that sets one up for success throughout life. Our guest, Dr. Andrew Tran, discusses his insights on time management, prioritizing in life, training for a half Ironman during Residency, and lessons he has taken with him from being a student-athlete.

Want to know the one skill that every athlete has cultivated over the years? It's commonly overlooked, but it is an immensely powerful skill that benefits you in work and in personal life. Listen now to find out and learn more!

Don and Brooke carried over this major skill from being a student-athlete into their work scheduling and personal life. They discuss their own experiences and explain how you can utilize this skill too. Be sure to follow on Instagram @whenyoursportends to see behind the show content and to reach out to the team for guest inquiries, comments, or to say hello!

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Sharing your sport with a significant other is both special and multifaceted. To help you ease into the exciting experience of sharing the sport you’ve competed in for years with someone you’re dating, we’ve included some tips and first hand lessons.

Remember to gauge their curiosity, be patient, don’t set too many expectations, and most importantly have fun!

Did you lose a friend and/or teammates during the transition out of being on a sports team? Our guest this week, Rachel Price, discusses the loss and rekindling of her friendship with Brooke at the University of Iowa. With honest communication and vulnerability, Rachel & Brooke share their story to help you navigate your own teammate relationships!

Rachel Price is a marketing and social media professional who doubles as a fitness trainer and balanced lifestyle blogger. You can follow along with Rachel on Instagram @rachelmarie.ig and on her website www.balancebyrachel.com

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Loss of teammate friendships

The importance of open communication

Rekindling friendships

Running and fitness after no longer being on the XC and Track teams at Iowa

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