Endurance Icons

By Mark and Jessica CullenSports

Endurance Icons episodes

February 10, 2023 Ep. 9 OCR World Champion Ryan Atkins on the love of variety and adventure leading to world class performance
Ryan Atkins talks about how his love for adventure and variety in sport has allowed him to become world class at Obstacle Course Racing, Ultra Running, Cycling, Adventure Racing and more!

He talks us through some of his epic feats at OCR Worlds, Eco Challenge Fiji and the Spartan Games. Ryan shares his pillars of performance of how he stays injury free and continues to improve his performances.
58 min
February 03, 2023 Ep 8. Ultrarunner Marianne Hogan on Owning the Podium at UTMB and Western States, Overcoming Injuries and Addressing Social Pressures on Weight and Female Athletes
Marianne Hogan sits down with us to talk about her incredible 2022 race year, including podium steps at UTMB and Western States, her battle to return from injuries, how she focuses on health over weight and shares a glimpse into one of the most positive mindsets we've ever seen!
58 min
January 27, 2023 Ep. 7 - Emma Pallant on winning with the heart of a champion while training with the fight of an underdog.
In this episode, we sit down with Emma Pallant - professional triathlete - to talk about her transition from competitive track running to triathlon and the biggest surprises she uncovered along the way. She talks about the keys to her success, what it's like to be married to a fellow triathlete and her goals for 2023.
53 min
January 20, 2023 Ep 6. Nathan Fa'avae - The Michael Jordan of Adventure Racing
In this episode, we sit down with Nathan Fa'avae to talk about his career as a professional athlete, the philosophy of why we push our limits and the secrets behind being the GOAT in Adventure Racing.
1 hr 14 min
January 13, 2023 Ep. 5 - Professional Runner Ben Flanagan on Olympic dreams, male RED-S and his secrets to success
In this episode, Ben Flanagan unpacks his journey to NCAA champion, his transition to professional running and Olympic dreams with the biggest things he learned along the way.
1 hr 6 min
January 06, 2023 Ep 4. Aerial Ski Olympian and Marathon World Record Setter, Winter Vinecki
Olympian Winter Vinecki talks about losing her father to a sudden illness, her path to being an Olympian and setting world records in running a marathon in every continent.
43 min
December 30, 2022 Ep 3 - Elite Adventure Racer and Race Director, Bob Miller, on building teams, training for AR and mental grit
In this episode, we talk to Bob Miller, Elite Adventure Racer and Race Director to learn about the keys to training for a multi-day event, how to build the best AR team, how to handle sleep deprivation in racing and more!
44 min
December 23, 2022#2: Natasha Wodak - 2 X Olympian and Canadian Marathon Record Holder
In this episode, we talk to 2 x Olympian and Canadian Marathon Record holder Natasha Wodak.
We talk about:
An indepth look at her Berlin Marathon race

Overcoming her arthritis as a professional athlete

Her training formula that can still include icecream and a few glasses of wine

How she navigates the 'haters'

The Canadian female long distance running community

What is next for her in 2023

and more!
57 min
December 14, 2022#1: Jackson Laundry - Professional Triathlete
Join us for our VERY FIRST EPISODE which features Professional Triathlete, Jackson Laundry to learn all about his journey to going Pro, a discussion on how he stays at the top of his sport and what REALLY happened with Sam Long at the 70.3 World Championships.
Jackson Laundry has an impressive list of accomplishments:
4 Ironman 70.3 Wins

2022 - 1st Place Ironman 70.3 Oceanside (beat Lionel Sanders & Allister Brownlee)

5th and 7th at Last 2 70.3 World Champs - St george both years.

All of this showing his resilience after he suffered a serious crash on the descent at the 2019 70.3 Worlds in Nice, France where he broke both his scapula and clavicle.
We talk about:
2022 Races and unpack the drama with Sam Long

How Jackson got started in the sport

how to return stronger after injury

Jackson's tools for athletic success

Jackson's athletic heroes and why we should be watching them too.
1 hr 14 min

About Endurance Icons

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Endurance Icons is a podcast hosted by Jessica and Mark Cullen that interviews the greats of endurance sports, ranging from triathlon, running and OCR to adventure racing, freestyle skiing and car racing.