INNERVOICE with Travis McKenzie

Finishing off the “I’m Curious To Know…” series, Travis chats to Cameron Wurf, professional cyclist with Team Ineos. Cameron shares his story of quitting and returning to professional sports, and talks about pushing his limits with Starbucks frappuccinos. He also explains his devout passion for the Ironman competition.

With the “I’m Curious To Know…” series drawing to a close, Travis brings on a legend in sports development, Carl Thomas, ITU Hall of Fame inductee. Travis learns the history of how triathlons became an internationally-recognized sport, and Carl’s role in making that happen and getting the event into the Olympics.

On Day 29 of the “I’m Curious To Know…” series, Travis speaks with Leanda Cave, a four-time World Champion triathlete. Leanda relives her journey  racing in the sport, her early struggles getting by in the UK, and her latest adventures in sports and new technology.

On Day 28 of the “I’m Curious To Know…” series, Travis interviews Kara Goucher, US Olympian runner and co-host of the Clean Sport Collective podcast. Not only has Kara earned status as an elite endurance sports athlete, she’s used her platform and voice to speak out against the use of performance-enhancing drugs and to elevate other women in the field. Travis and Kara discuss this role and some of the initiatives Kara is focused on in her work.

On today’s edition of the “I’m Curious To Know…” series, Travis gets training strategies from Ultra Running icon Courtney Dauwalter. Courtney is a runner’s runner, an athlete who defies all expectations by pushing her limits simply for love of the sport. She and Travis discuss the motivation it takes to run hundreds of miles, and what particular challenges she’s faced along the way.

On today’s edition of the “I’m Curious To Know…” series, Travis interviews Lucas Euser, Athlete Marketing Manager at Clif Bar. After racing for a decade as a professional cyclist, Lucas found himself in a unique position; he lost a race to aid a fallen competitor, was nearly canceled from the sport and had to change his life. Travis discusses Lucas’ evolution from athlete to business professional, and his current perspective on career, family and setting goals.

Kicking off the final week of the “I’m Curious To Know…” series, Travis invites special guest Marc Hodulich, CEO of 29029 Everesting. Marc, a friend and mentor of Travis, talks about creating an event for endurance athletes, outdoor enthusiasts, and those just looking for a challenge, and how that’s subsequently established a lifelong community of friends.

On the latest edition of the “I’m Curious To Know…” series, Travis connects with Ran Margaliot, former professional cyclist and founder of the Gino Bartali School in Israel. Ran overcame the odds to become an all-star athlete in his home country, and used his success as motivation to build a program where young people around the nation could come together and follow his lead. Travis and Ran discuss diversity, sports as education and paving new paths. 

Heading into the final week of the “I’m Curious To Know…” series, Travis welcomes Colleen Quigley, Olympian and founder of #fastbraidfriday. Colleen’s leveraged her career as a professional athlete to connect with and inspire women of all ages to embrace their inner strength and power, and shares her outlook on social media, health & wellness, and keeping fit in unusual circumstances.

On Day 22 of the "I'm Curious To Know..." series, Travis chats with Chris Guillemet, CEO of Velofix Mobile Bike Shops. Chris talks about the business' early days, from conception in a garage over beer to building the first vehicle, and how the company managed to franchise and scale. He also shares insight on how exercise and endurance sports contribute to his success as an executive.