Mike R and Amy K are joined by special guest Ian R to discuss the world of cycling and specifically how you can experience and take part in this adventurous activity. From biking across Iowa to raising money to beat cancer to watching riders fly over cobblestones in Europe there are so many amazing ways to take part in this sport. Included in this episode are the races we have taken part in, ones we have attended, and our wishlist of where we want to go to see the best cyclists in the world compete.

If you want to see the full notes that we reference please head here https://www.hashtag59.com/hashtag-59-blog/2019/1/27/cycling-podcast for all the links to the blogs and articles that we reference in this episode.

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At Hashtag 59 we love sharing the adventures and stories of our contributors in our podcast profiles. These short form podcasts give you a glimpse into the life of our podcast guests. Ian R is featured on our Cycling Podcast (Episode 18) and is interviewed on our Frosty Cross Q&A blog here: https://www.hashtag59.com/hashtag-59-blog/2017/11/18/frosty-cross.

Listen in to learn where he wants to go in South America and the famous cyclist he hung out with in Europe and even got to use his private toilet. Listen in to Episode 18 of our podcast to hear more of his stories. Stay tuned at Hashtag59.com/Podcast for all future episodes.

Mike R and Amy K are joined by special guests Paula R and Mike K to discuss the art of slow travel, taking a sabbatical, and what the heck we mean by a mini retirement on this podcast.

These two special guests take a sabbatical every ten years so they are well versed in the ins and the outs of it and combined the four of us have been to over 100 countries!

Included in this episode is who we believe we started the art of taking sabbaticals, what they have learned on theirs, and the tips for you to take your own.

If you want to see the full show notes that we reference please head to Hashtag59.com/hashtag-59-blog/2018/12/18/sabbatical-and-mini-retirement-podcast for all the links to the blogs and articles that we reference in this episode.

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Our new podcast drops the last day of each month.

At Hashtag 59 we love sharing the adventures and stories of our contributors in our podcast profiles! These short form podcasts give you a glimpse into the life of our podcast guests. Paula R is featured on our Sabbatical and Mini Retirement Podcast (Episode 16). Listen in to learn hear how many countries she has visited, how conversations of travel she believes breaks down barriers, the reason she loves to travel, and the first road trip in the US she wants to go on in her new mini-van! Listen in to Episode 16 of our podcast to hear more of her stories. Stay tuned at Hashtag59.com/Podcast for all future episodes.

At Hashtag 59 we love sharing the adventures and stories of our contributors in our podcast profiles! These short form podcasts give you a glimpse into the life of our podcast guests. Mike K is featured on our Sabbatical and Mini Retirement Podcast (Episode 16). Listen in to learn one place that he would love to travel in the world that he hasn't been to yet, an interesting thing he has learned in his world travels, and why everyone should take a sabbatical! Listen in to Episode 16 of our podcast to hear more of his stories. Stay tuned at Hashtag59.com/Podcast for all future episodes.

In this episode we are discussing a growing, and grueling, outdoor adventure activity: Ultra Running and Long Distance Running!

Before you decide “I’m not a runner and this one is not for me” I encourage you to stay with us. The stories that are shared go way beyond running and you might find incredible, inspiring, funny, and almost unbelievable. Our point is…even if you aren’t a runner you might really enjoy this podcast!

We have two special guests joining us on the conversation to discuss the world of ultra running, the benefits and hardships of long distance races, who the best runners in the world are, some of their craziest experiences out on the course, and what’s coming next in this new sport.

For the complete show notes of this podcast and everything we cover and reference please head here:

https://www.hashtag59.com/hashtag-59-blog/2018/11/24/ultra-running-podcast.

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At Hashtag 59 we love sharing the adventures and stories of our contributors in our podcast profiles! These short form podcasts give you a glimpse into the life of our podcast guests. Reggie O is featured on our Ultra Running Podcast (Episode 13). Listen in to learn one place he would love to travel in the world that he hasn't been to yet, his thoughts on the mental side of running, and more about a guy who has run a 10 person relay run of 150 miles by himself! Listen in to Episode 13 of our podcast to hear more of his stories. Stay tuned at Hashtag59.com/Podcast for all future episodes.

At Hashtag 59 we love sharing the adventures and stories of our contributors in our podcast profiles! These short form podcasts give you a glimpse into the life of our podcast guests. Brian Z is featured on our Ultra Running Podcast (Episode 13). Listen in to learn how he become an ultra runner, where he ran his first 50k, the benefits he has gained from being a long distance runner, and the random sports he mastered growing up!

Listen in to Episode 13 of our podcast to hear more of his stories. Stay tuned at Hashtag59.com/Podcast for all future episodes.

Mike R and Amy K are joined by Rita V and Holly B to discuss the 59 (or maybe 60?!) US National Parks.

Included in this episode is our list of our 10 Favorite National Parks, the most epic hike we have ever taken in them, where we are going next, why the parks are so important, and our most over and under rated National Parks.

A few additional show notes that we reference:

1. Rita V and Holly B referred to considering a hike up Old Rag in Shenendoah National Park, however if you are interested in the McAfee Knob hike that is actually on the Appalachian Trail out of Blacksburg, Virginia.

2. You can fund the National Parks by visiting NationalParksFoundation.org

3. While we discuss the 59 (or if you consider Gateway Arch a new one then 60) National Parks there are actually 417 official designated parks, monuments, and sites.

4. If you want to see the full show notes then head to our Hashtag59.com/blog and look at our Podcast Archives Category.

Thanks for tuning in to this podcast about the National Parks! Stay tuned to our website for our latest content (podcast and blogs), content, and events!

Listen in to why Rita V began her quest to visit all of the National Parks, the obstacles and lessons she has learned thus far, and the business her and her husband own that brings together the community in a fun way. Stay tuned to Hashtag59 dot com for all of our latest podcasts, blogs, events, and contests!