Day Fire Podcast

This week we talk with Brad Cobb, who has been racing bicycles for 25 years. His success and podium finishes are many, but what trumps the podium is his family, friends and teammates. Brad states, "I know it’s just a hobby, but I am so happy to be back training and racing! This sport has blessed me with some of my very best friends that I would have never had the chance to meet were it not for cycling. From my teammates and my training partners to my boys at Scott’s Bikes and all the friends I race with from all over the world. This sport is a true blessing." Brad shares some advice, tips and a few of his favorite races.

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This week we talk with Dr. Josh Wheeler. Josh ran his first marathon at age 13, and never looked back. A cross country season in college gave way to 70.3 Ironman events and racing all the way to the worlds. But Josh's true passion is in the mountains. Josh has had much success trail racing but it's never been about the accolades. It's the people, the journey and the mountains that fuel him. Josh tells stories of some of his Ultra Adventures, and then Dr. Wheeler talks Nutrition. Josh gives us a few tips and also gets "his science on" to help us understand fuel and hydration.

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This week Dawson and I talk about snow skiing. Now is the time to make your plans and book your reservations. Its also time to buy or update the gear for your trip. We will talk about clothing, gear and a few of Dawson's favorite ski destinations.

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This week we speak with Tim Cleary. Tim is retired from nuclear power/electric utility work. He has run over 30 marathons and ultras. For three years, he has been thinking and dreaming about the Appalachian Trail as he trains and runs the local trails of Signal Mountain, Tennessee. Now retired and with his family's support, he is planning to leave March 22, 2020 to begin his Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike. We talk plans, ideas, gear and training.

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In High School Brad McLeod could not make a sports team. He rode a skate board and when he announced to his class mates he was joining the Navy and becoming a Navy Seal no one believed him. Drop the mic, Brad McLeod became that Navy SEAL and served with Seal Team 4 for 6 years. Today he owns and operates Seal Grinder PT. Brad's life is filled with purpose for family, place and his passions. Join us as we discuss life as a Seal, rock climbing, access issues surrounding climbing and adventure cycling.

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This week we have our first Ted talk! We are talking with Ted Herget, founder of Gearhead Outfitters and new owner of Rock/Creek and Uncle Dan's, creating a new family of brands. Ted's passion for the great outdoors and love for his family and community is contagious. And we hear about this 90/150 running program that had us up and shuffling around the studio and down the hall.

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This week Clint talks with Dawson about his recent trips to Breckenridge, Colorado and Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Dawson shares a few favorite hikes and activities for each location and also some must carry clothing and gear. The Van was on the move and new campgrounds were discovered. We have some great weather heading into Fall so pack your bags and here we go!

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This week we sit down with Lizzie Diener. Lizzie's adventures began early in life. After graduating from high school at the age of 17, she hiked the Appalachian Trail. Before she had turned 20, she had solo-hiked the 2,600-mile Pacific Crest Trail. At some point along her journey, Lizzie fell in love with birds. Her interest and desire to learn about them has, for the most part, directed her path.

And what a path it has been! She has participated in 17 projects and studies with various universities, research institutions, and scientific organizations that have taken her all over the world, from Australia to Alaska, and from Hawaii to Maine. She thrives on being in the field, working, learning and contributing.

What would she do in her free time? Why, explore beautiful rivers, of course! Lizzie canoed 1,000 miles on the Mackenzie River in the Northwest Territory of Canada. In addition, she kayaked for 76 days and 2,000 miles through the interior of the Yukon Territory and Alaska.

From hikes to field work to river adventures, Lizzie is living life to its fullest--and all over the board!

This is a conversation you do not want to miss!

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This week we talk to Liz McLaurin. Liz succeeded The Land Trust for Tennessee’s founding President and CEO, Jeanie Nelson. During her first year as President and CEO, The Land Trust for Tennessee protected over 18,000 acres and brought over $16 Million to the closing table for conservation. In 2015, Liz led a strategic planning process that charts the course for the organization through 2020. In 2018, she spearheaded the relocation of the organization’s Nashville office to the historic Glen Leven Farm, rooting the organization in a place that embodies both its vision and mission. This year, under her leadership, The Land Trust has undertaken a strategic conservation planning process that sets priorities for proactive conservation across the state.

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This week we talk with Jim Horton and Chad Wykle about Hound Ear's 25th year and how the Bouldering Competition originated. Shortly after Hound Ear Chad and Jim formed the series known as the Triple Crown. Three Bouldering Comps in three states has now become one of the biggest series in the United States. The goal of the Triple Crown is twofold. First and foremost, the mission is to raise funds for two organizations dedicated to maintaining climbers' access: the Southeastern Climbers' Coalition and The Carolina Climbers' Coalition. These two organizations have been instrumental in the acquisition of land for the climbing community, in a region that is riddled with access issues. Secondly, this unique event will once again provide a tremendous opportunity for vendors to promote the sport of bouldering, which has quickly become the focus of the ever growing climbing community.

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