Local Legends

Local Legends - Episode 2 with Michael Marckx

Michael Marckx, aka MMX, is most known for promoter and visionary for the Belgian Waffle Ride - largest gravel race in the US with 4000 riders in San Diego in 2021.  

His many accomplishments also include

One thing you know about MMX is he is smart, funny, and always thinking and integrating ideas and concepts.

I'm very happy to have Michael in my home, share some tequila, and have his time to get to know more about Michael and his passion for cycling and community.  We also talk about how his own training, how he manages his time and energy with all his projects, and about his drumming mentors.  

** This episode was originally recorded in October 14, 2021 in my home and was broadcast live through IG TV.  You can watch the full video on Instagram @outdoor_fitness_coach **

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Local Legends - Episode 1 with Victor Sheldon, Professional Stand up Jet Skiier, Mountain Bike Racer, Quick’n’Dirty 

We kick off the first Local Legends with key mountain bike race coordinator and accomplished mountain biker himself, Victor Sheldon. Also known as Slasher for his accomplishments as a stand up jet skier, Victor Sheldon runs a year around mountain bike race format with the Summer Series, Filthy 50, Dirty 30 and Sagebrush Safari. 

In this interview, we talk about 

** This episode was originally recorded in Sept 15, 2021 in my home and was broadcast live through IG TV.  You can watch the full video on my Instagram @outdoor_fitness_coach **

If you are enjoying these podcasts and excited to hear about new guests, please support my work on Patreon.  Just $4 per month makes a difference and helps the elves keep up their hard work.

Local Legends - Episode 3 with Jim Miller, Voice of Gravel

Jim has been named Voice of Gravel as his role as emcee and race announcer at some of the largest gravel events in the nation including Belgian Waffle Ride (San Diego, N. Carolina, Cedar City and Lawrence, Kansas), Steamboat Gravel.  He is also fondly known in the SD mountain bike world as the emcee Quick’n’Dirty races and race series.

Jim has a unique blend of experience, education and passion that is the perfect formula for the role he plays in getting people off the start line and welcoming them back after the grueling endurance event.  His top attributes include his experience racing road bikes, his education as a communication major, and his business skills in Sky optics.  But honestly, when you meet Jim, you quickly learn he is sincere, kind and passionate about living to your fullest and inline with your passions.

We had fun discussing his role announcing at these large events, his experience racing road and love for mountain biking to his love for Raul’s veggie burritos.

** This episode was originally recorded in November 9, 2021 in my home and was broadcast live through IG TV.  You can watch the full video on Instagram @outdoor_fitness_coach **

If you are enjoying these podcasts and excited to hear about new guests, please support my work on Patreon.  Just $4 per month makes a difference and helps the elves keep up their hard work.