Everyday Athlete stories deserve the spotlight, and this episode of Shoutout Nation presented by RTB Awards proves it. As an Everyday Athlete myself, I’m highlighting the moments from the past week that moved me. These athletes showcased effort, resilience, and community.

This podcast celebrates runners, triathletes, and endurance athletes who show up daily while balancing real life. Expect inspiring stories, laughs, and sometimes music-filled conversations that remind you why you started.

If you’re looking for motivation, connection, and recognition beyond finish lines, you’re in the right place.

Press play, smile, and celebrate the everyday athlete within you and your community.

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Everyday athlete, this one’s for you.

As an everyday athlete, I’m asking: what song plays when your life’s credits roll?

In What's In Your Earbuds?, Joe Hardin and I explore music from the 60s and 70s, modern industry pressure, and music as protest art.

We connect storytelling, running, and the soundtrack behind every finish line.

This episode blends humor, culture, and real talk for endurance athletes balancing life and goals.

Get through your next workout or race with this great conversation. Just press play.

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What happens when pain becomes purpose and how does that shape the everyday athlete?

In this episode of Enduring Minds, Evan and I chat with Andreas “Andy” Klawitter just hours after his 41-loop finish at the Fat Dog Backyard Ultra. Our conversation is about more than mileage. We discussing meaning. In life. In sport. Meaning.

Andy shares how being a father, husband, and firefighter comes before being an ultra runner. For everyday athletes, that reminder hits hard: performance matters, but presence matters more.

We also dive into the deeper layers of Andy’s story. After losing three loved ones to overdose, including his sister, he chose a different path by turning grief into purpose. Through storytelling, film, and connection, Andy is helping others see their value and potential.

This episode explores the heart of what it means to be an everyday athlete: showing up, doing the work, and using your story to impact others.

We talk about backyard ultras, mental strength, and the power of real human connection in a digital world.

If you’re an everyday athlete searching for purpose, perspective, or connection then press play.

Because your story matters more than your splits ever will.

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Everyday athlete stories go beyond splits and this episode proves it.

Derrick Song joins the Fireside Chat to share how marathon goals, cultural identity, and connection shaped his races in Tokyo and Seoul.

We explore A vs. B races, mental health, and why meaning matters more than metrics.

If you’re an everyday athlete balancing ambition with life, this conversation will hit.

You are the story you carry through every mile.

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Everyday Athlete, this one is for you.

If you’re an everyday athlete navigating taper week, this episode will help you slow down, breathe, and trust your training.

Joe Hardin and I build the ultimate taper week running playlist filled with calming music from Sade, Norah Jones, and Billie Eilish to keep your mind steady before race day.

We also go off the rails by debating The Beatles, aging, and asking the wild question: what song plays in your final scene if Shonda Rhimes writes your story?

This is about making taper feel human.

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I’m Jason Bahamundi, and this  Shoutout Nation. Think of this shows as your weekly dose of positivity, laughter, and community. This Everyday Athlete spotlight celebrates runners and endurance athletes who inspired me over the past 7 days.

We highlight a sub-2 hour half marathoner, a simple act of kindness, a Fast & Furious mindset, and a powerful reminder about mental health and joy. This podcast is about real people, real stories, and why the running community matters.

Know an everyday athlete who deserves recognition? Reach out and be part of the movement.

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Annijke Wade is an everyday athelte that shares what it means to get outdoors through adaptive mountain biking—from the mindset shifts that make “getting back out there” possible, to the practical realities of learning trail skills, finding community, and navigating accessibility in cycling spaces.

In this episode, we cover

• What adaptive mountain biking is (and the many ways “adaptive” can look)
• Rebuilding confidence after a life change—and why progress isn’t linear
• Getting started: choosing trails, pacing, and setting realistic expectations
• The mental game: fear, risk, and learning to trust your body again
• The role of community (and how to find the right people to ride with)
• Accessibility on trails: what helps, what’s missing, and how riders can advocate
• Why representation in outdoor sports matters—and how it impacts participation

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Everyday Athlete stories go beyond finish times and this episode proves it.

In this Fireside Chat, I sit down with December Ambrose and Krista Parks to explore race accessibility, inclusion, and what endurance sports are missing.

December shares the real challenges wheelchair athletes face, from inaccessible porta potties to limited registration options.

Krista reflects on learning how to better support adaptive athletes on course.

This conversation highlights why the everyday athlete experience must include everyone at the starting line.

If we want stronger communities in running, we need to rethink race design, volunteer training, and advocacy for all athletes.

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More Than Miles: The Everyday Athlete Mindset

Everyday Athlete stories are different and this episode proves why. On Beyond The Finish Line, Nicholas Steele shares how ultrarunning reshaped his life beyond miles, metrics, and medals.

Joe and Nichoolas do not talk only about running. They discuss purpose, mental resilience, and redefining success as an everyday athlete. From backyard ultra lessons to overcoming addiction, Nicholas shows how the journey matters more than the numbers.

If you’re an everyday athlete chasing meaning, not just finish lines, this conversation will stay with you long after it ends.

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📸: Eva Romsdahl

Everyday athlete stories deserve more celebration and that’s exactly what Shoutout Nation delivers. As an everyday athlete, I’m highlighting the people who made this community better this week through positivity, balance, and action.

In Episode 2, I shout out voices reminding us that fitness includes joy, rest, and real life. From inclusive running to trusting your body, these stories will make you smile and rethink what progress means. This podcast is about endurance sports, community, and connection. What it is not about is perfection.

If you’re an everyday athlete looking for motivation, laughter, and inspiration, this episode is for you.

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