Love Where You Live: Boulder County

This conversation is with Hayden Dansky, co-Executive Director of Boulder Food Rescue. Hayden is leading a powerful, community-driven effort to reduce food waste while increasing access to fresh, healthy food across Boulder County. Through a unique model that relies on volunteers and bike-powered food recovery, Boulder Food Rescue is rethinking how we address food insecurity at the local level. Hayden brings a thoughtful, systems-based approach to the work, focusing not just on access—but on equity, dignity, and long-term impact.

Outside of work, Hayden finds sanctuary, peace, and connection in the great outdoors. In short, Hayden is awesome and is doing amazing things. 

In this episode of Love Where You Live, I sit down with Dirk Friel—co-founder of TrainingPeaks and son of legendary coach and athlete Joel Friel. We delve into how Dirk revolutionized endurance coaching with cutting-edge tech, his personal journey from pro cycling to business, and his vision for empowering athletes at all levels. Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast or just love inspiring stories, this conversation will give you fresh insight into performance, community, and living intentionally. 

#TrainingPeaks #EnduranceCoaching #FitnessTech

In this episode of Love Where You Live, we sit down with Paige Doughty, one-half of the beloved, award-winning musical duo Jeff and Paige. For years, Paige has used the power of music and performance to help children and families fall in love with the natural world and their local ecosystems.

Whether you're a parent, an educator, or someone looking to find more joy in your local landscape, Paige’s insights on creativity and community will inspire you to look at your surroundings with fresh eyes.
Connect with Paige:
 * Website: https://www.jeffandpaige.org/
* Instagram: @jeffandpaige

Alexey is an ex-WorldTour standout turned gravel phenom. He is a multiple Iceman Cometh champ; a former Road Race Junior National champ; a past winner of the Belgian Waffle Ride and the Big Sugar Gravel; and he's a prolific podium finisher at all your favorite off-road cycling events.  Plus, he’s got Sir Willy, the dachshund who’s basically his co-pilot on every adventure.  

I know you will enjoy this conversation as much as I did, and I am sure you will learn some great inside tips about living in Boulder, about riding bikes, and even about riding with a dog on your back.

This conversation is with Kate Ripley, the trailblazing owner and CEO of PR Labs in Boulder, who has over 20 years as a certified neuromuscular massage therapist, fueling peak recovery for elite athletes and everyday grinders in a space that’s all about community and cutting-edge performance.

The space is PR Labs Performance and Recovery Labs in Boulder, and the list of services they provide is amazing. From massage to chiropractic; personal training to physical therapy, these guys offer it all. And if you are looking to truly better your health and wellbeing, head over to test out the contrast therapy -- cold plunge combined with time in the infrared sauna. 

It's awesome, and so is this conversation. 

Dan is a celebrated masters athlete in his mid-60s, who known for his extraordinary achievements in running. A Boulder resident since 1977, he has set multiple age-group world and U.S. records in middle-distance events, earning him a reputation as one of the fittest and most dedicated runners in the masters category. His story embodies the spirit of Boulder’s vibrant running community, where he trains daily while balancing a professional career in business consulting. 

In 2020, at age 61, he set a world record in the men’s 60-64 mile (4:49.08), along with U.S. masters records in the mile (4:53.01 on road), 3,000m (9:58.77), and 5,000m (16:48.67).

Beyond his running accomplishments, Dan is a kind, humorous, and smart individual, and we thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with him.

Tim O’Donnell is one of the most decorated American triathletes of his generation — an Ironman champion, ITU Long Distance World Champion, and  the runner up at the 2019 Ironman World Championship in Kona. He’s also called Boulder home for over 16 years, balancing life here as a professional athlete, coach, and family man alongside his wife, Mirinda Carfrae. 

This conversation is all about his early life, his foundational years in the Navy, and his rise to the top of his sport. We also have fun understanding how he interacts with the town he has loved since his first visit. 

Dr. David Saintsingis a longevity medicine specialist dedicated to empowering patients to take control of their health before disease takes hold. With a background in emergency medicine, he has witnessed the consequences of limited risk assessment and reactive care firsthand, driving his passion for shifting the paradigm to prevention, early detection, and personalized treatment.

As the lead physician at Ikigai Boulder, he combines advanced diagnostics with a root-cause approach to uncover hidden health risks and create tailored strategies for optimized aging and peak wellness. Driven by a deep belief that healthspan is just as important as lifespan, Dr. Saintsing empowers his patients to thrive at every stage of life. 

Dave is also a passionate community member, family man, and athlete.

Scott Jurek: From rural Northern Minnesota to Boulder, Colorado. Scott's unique upbringing formed him into the disciplined, adventure-loving, and fun outdoor enthusiast that he is today. To summarize the episode in a few words -- or to even sum up his accolades and traits -- would be an exercise in futility. Instead, we invite you to enjoy this conversation.

Officially she is Dr. Cathy Koger, the CEO of K2 Dermatology, and one of Boulder County's best dermatologists; however, she is better known as Kitty, mother, wife, badass athlete, and friend, whose humility is only surpassed by her immense capacity to be amazing. Tune into this episode, one of a series that highlights women-owned businesses in Boulder. Get to know Kitty just a little bit and you'll be a better person for it. Dive in and enjoy the conversation about Boulder, triathlon, parenting, running a business with a spouse, being a good steward of the community, and so much more.