Everyday Athlete Podcast Network

What happens when an everyday athlete stops shrinking and starts defining their own story?

In this episode of Enduring Minds, Evan and I have the opportunity to chat with Badia Weeks. Badia is an athlete, director, and community builder. We explore identity, resilience, and what it truly means to belong. We go beyond sport and into the heart of what drives everyday athletes to keep going.

Badia shares her journey through depression, anxiety, bullying, and a suicide attempt, showing how pain can transform into purpose. Her story is raw, honest, and deeply human. Your setbacks don’t define you and Badia shares that message with all everyday athletes.

Together, we unpack the pressure to “be one thing” in a world that rewards labels, and why breaking free from those expectations can unlock your full potential. We also redefine community and not as followers or metrics, but as real connection, accountability, and belonging.

Do you know where you fit in endurance sports or life? If you are unsure, then press play on this episode.

This is more than a podcast. It’s a reminder to every everyday athlete: you are allowed to take up space, rewrite your story, and build something bigger than labels.

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Burnout Hides In Plain Sight

Everyday Athlete, do you think that burnout and the warning signs are closer than you think?

In this Fireside Chat, I unpack how burnout builds in endurance sports and everyday life. This podcast is built for the Everyday Athlete, not pros. If you are an athlete balancing training, work, and relationships while chasing goals, this is the podcast episode for you.

I break down the subtle warning signs, the myth of doing more, and how to stay consistent without losing yourself. If you’ve felt tired, disconnected, or on the edge, this episode will help you recognize it early and respond with intention before burnout takes over your journey.

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I’m Jason Bahamundi, and this Everyday Athlete episode of Shoutout Nation celebrates the everyday athlete moments that matter most. From Paris, I highlight three powerful stories that define what it means to show up, stay positive, and keep moving forward.

Jeanette lifts the running community with pure positivity, Laura completes her first ultramarathon with joy, and Leah challenges us to stop minimizing our achievements. This podcast is about endurance sports, mindset, and community that will make you smile.

If you’re an everyday athlete looking for motivation, connection, and real stories then you’re in the right place.

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Everyday athlete, runner music....this episode hits both with a 420-themed playlist and unexpected nostalgia.

As an everyday athlete, I loved how Joe Hardin and Santino Williams turned chaos into connection on What’s In Your Earbuds?.

From Cypress Hill and Sublime to stories about Discmans and Freddy Got Fingered. This conversation blends humor, music, and real life.

It’s a podcast for runners, endurance athletes, and anyone chasing meaning through movement.

Press play, laugh a little, and then tell us....what song belongs in your earbuds next?

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Everyday Athlete stories don’t always end at the finish line.

In this Fireside Chat, Natalie Lutz and I explore marathon goals, setbacks, and why a DNF can be a powerful turning point.

Facing illness, loss, and tough conditions, Natalie chose to stop and protect her future over one race.

This episode highlights women runners, mindset shifts, and how print media and storytelling bring these journeys to life.

If you’ve ever questioned your path, this conversation will remind you: being an everyday athlete means more than metrics. It means knowing when to keep going and when to pause.

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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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