Flytrap Coalition Podcast

Coalition, what is up. Hope you guys are well, strap in and get ready for episode 15 of the flytrap coalition podcast. It was my honor to sit down with a couple of local St. Louis Stallions, Travis Nissenbaum and Chris stein, who I have affectionately dubbed as the ‘ultra buds’. These guys are best friends that absolutely love to crush ultra marathons, Spartan races, half ironman races. But these guys are not only great athletes, they are best friends and do an amazing job of describing how endurance races have led them on some epic adventures, and also seen them through some of their darkest times, and they do it all together. I had an absolute blast recording with these guys, we laughed, we talked about some emotional times in their lives, and I know you guys are going to enjoy this one from start to finish. Special shoutout to Travis and his wife Kim for letting us record at their house and meet their awesome rescue dogs, Boss and Millie #adoptdontshop. Much respect. So, without further adieu, I give you my conversation with Travis Nissenbaum and Chris Stein.

UltraMarathon Runner, Cody Eubanks 

Coalition, welcome back. And we are coming back today with a BANGER. My guest today is man that I am officially dubbing as the most interesting man in ultra running, Cody Eubanks. Cody is coming off a first place win at the Lions Roar 24 hour race where he also set the course record, logging over 120 miles. Guys, here's the thing, Cody didn't start running ultras until last year, but what a year it was. In 2020, Cody racked up 7 podium finishes, including a runner up finish in his first ever 100 mile run, at the 4 Fore 30 Backyard Infinity Ultra where he and Chris Boyle shattered the course record, with 154 and 158 miles respectively. As you'll find out in this episode, Cody is an absolute beast with the heart of a champion. He's also hilarious and most definitely marches to the beat of his own drum. Whether it's hammering beers mid-race, or running alongside hallucinogenic skunks, Cody is playing by his own rules....and guess what, he's winning, and I dig it. I had a blast recording this with Cody, he had me cracking up and I think he'll have you doing the same...so without any further adieu, I bring you my conversation with Cody Eubanks.  

Coalition- it’s good to be back. We have a good one for you today, we are talking with Certified Level 1 USA Track and Field coach, Mark Shimmin. Mark is based out of San Diego CA where he is a Fleet Feet Ambassador as well as a Mind and Body Coach and Sports Therapist. We track Mark's running career from his time at Cal State San Marcos to present, including his Half Marathon PR of 1 hour and 20 minutes at the USA Half Invitational. Mark also shares his coaching insights, we detail how to structure a training week to include mileage runs, tempo runs, and speed work…as well as how to build mileage and increase performance while staying injury free. We also get into the mental and emotional side of training to include mindfulness, meditation, body work and how to address past emotional trauma whether it be conscious or subconscious through deep work..yeah, we get into it, and I think you guys are going to dig it. 

If you are a fan of ultra running, and ultra running podcasts, then you already know my next guest. Scott Kummer is the founder and host of the legendary Ten Junk Miles Podcast. As a tribute to the TJM Podcast, we go long form in this episode. We go way off script and cover everything from politics, COVID-19, religion, philosophy, alcohol abuse and more more. Scott opens up and courageously tells us about some of the things he's dealt with on a personal level that make him the man he is today. It was an honor to get to know the man behind the mic. Much respect, Scott- talk soon. 

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