Q Martin.

How would you describe a rose to a blind person?

First, I’d classify Q Martin, as a photographer and filmmaker of the outdoor adventure/activism/social justice variety. A jack of many trades using his background growing up in Alaska, falling in love with climbing, and overlapping them with a keen eye behind the lens. He’s living life where his passions each day to share stories and educate on environmental / social justice issues while enjoying the outdoors, including with some of the world’s elite athletes in the most amazing places across the world. I take inspiration in him being able to do that, And would love to be doing the same.

We get into his background as a child growing up in Alaska. His move to Flagstaff, AZ, training under his grandfather in martial arts, how he found climbing, photography, filmmaking, using his passions/gifts as a tool for awareness and change. We share the same paradigm of preventions and awareness, and he has the hopes that what he’s sharing can get people inspired and working in the direction to ensure these incredible place and lands for the future.

OEM Sessions Podcast

Apple Podcasts- https://apple.co/2q910c7

SoundCloud- https://bit.ly/2rG2Vpd

Find more from Q, here : www.jamesqmartin.com

(Stunning images from his travels and work)

Here are some links to some of his work :  

Bringing it Home : https://youtu.be/s6Ty6IGFFQE

Mile for Mile : https://youtu.be/ryasKmNBJEc

( http://www.tompkinsconservation.org/info_splash.htm )

A Light in the Shadow : (https://youtu.be/3bIDWrIT5q4 ) w/ Rob Krar

The World beneath the Rim : https://youtu.be/yhU-USw1_U4

Drawn (trailer) : https://vimeo.com/100062478

Streams of Consequence / Rios Libres : https://vimeo.com/82150169 ( http://rioslibres.com ) <-nonprofit he helped co-found.

Namuli : https://vimeo.com/ondemand/namuli

Dear Mr. President 

(capturing children's opinions on climate change)

In addition : Frosty ( https://youtu.be/PdihZysj0K8 ) , Mi Mama (How an Outdoor Athlete’s Mom Helped Her Take Risks ), 5 Blind Kayakers in Grand Canyon (https://youtu.be/WH9xGn5cIkQ )

He’s regularly worked with companies such as Patagonia, Keen, Merrell, REI amongst others - all working to help create awareness about preserving our lands for the future.

Thank you, Q. Really enjoyed this, really motivated and inspired by your work.

I’ll keep trying to describe that rose, this life.

https://www.facebook.com/QMediaStories/

https://twitter.com/jamesqmartin3

https://www.instagram.com/jamesqmartin/

I’m putting up this conversation I had with triathlon Canada coach, Jono Hall. If you’ve followed these convos you know he was one of the first ones I did a year and a half ago. We reconnected earlier this year while he was here in Scottsdale.

Now in Lausanne, France for World Triathlon grand final this weekend. I’ve watched as his athletes steadily perform, grow, and learn throughout this season. Including triathlon Canada’sTyler Mislawchuk, a few weeks back taking the win at the Tokyo Olympic test event. (In addition to his successes early and consistency in the season). This weekend should be good for that ram and Jono’s athletes.

In our conversation we cover the ever present, and seemingly never changing environment of training on the roads as a Cyclist.

One topic that I really enjoyed was our discussion on what is health. How he now feels that at his highest level as an atheist, he can now look back and say it wasn’t healthy and long term sustainable. A concept and paradigm I agree with.

Also, he discusses what it’s like to bring in athletes into his program who were only ever exposed to a certain way of things. How they were amazed at what else was and is available, and you can have fun pausing yourself. Again, another topic I really quite enjoyed to discuss - as it’s something I regularly see. A paradigm of having a badge of honor to push thrift through injuries, to not ask for help, and more better mentality (hows that working out for you/your health? Or everyone before and after doing the same 🤦🏽‍♂️)

Thanks for following along as I find great stories to help expand your paradigm and understanding if that it takes to be at your best. Be your healthiest. For that long haul.

Find jono and follow him below:

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/multisportbrain/

Twitter

https://mobile.twitter.com/multisportbrain

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/multisport.brain

https://www.facebook.com/themultisportbrain/

Privileged to have had the chance to get to know my Jason Sani over the last 6 months or so. He wears many hats including being a culinary nutritionist, trainer, and speaker, in addition to being a model and an overall great person. Through his own personal joinery and learning, he continues to share and inspire others to lead a balanced and healthy lifestyle. You’ll hear in this interview (and if you take the time to watch our Workouts) he’s passionate and has a vibrant desire to learn. You’ll hear his background and many good helpful tips that can help you identify or navigate from his experience.

Here’s a great quote/perspective from Jason:

“When you can get in tune with your body, you can wake it up and realize that you have been tolerating feeling “ok” for too long. You have the ability redefine what normal feels like. You have the ability to feel better in every way, all of the time”

The idea behind the workout video is simple; I go and do his workout and be humbled, he comes and goes for a ride with me, and the same. In addition, we can share and appreciate each other’s hard work, ability, and capacity at what we spend our time doing. Sharing insight along the way about being optimal and high performance, what it takes to support and achieve it, as well as what can get off track. Last, we can help raise awareness of the capacity of endurance athletes that use the roads as a place to train to be their best. (The Cyclist, triathlete, runner, etc doesn’t need to be reminded that the roads should be safe - rather educating and whining other groups that ride past may help with appreciation for what we are doing.)

Here is link to my Facebook post containing the workout videos:

https://www.facebook.com/40607768/posts/10102879025606807?sfns=1

Follow Jason below, he regularly contributes and is imprint to so many.

Instagram

https://instagram.com/jasonsani?igshid=o35djqm6ebxt

YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/user/sanitizer03

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=508032028

Twitter

https://twitter.com/JasonSani

Book on Amazon

Making Healthy Taste Good https://www.amazon.com/dp/0998999903/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Ot0pDb7MH68PF

Online here, in addition to waffle and topping guide PDF

https://jasonsani.selz.com/

Here’s a convo with Kirsten Kasper, as we crossed paths earlier this year here in Scottsdale, AZ. She’s a part of the USA Triathlon’s National Team and races on the World Triathlon Series tour. (Coached by Jono Hall- who, you may recall, I sat down with last year - and have caught up with since that time (stay tuned for that one)). She burst onto the triathlon scene and made a huge impact. Have a go at the results in the last few years. What a trajectory to that top end of the results list!!

http://www.kirstenkaspertri.com/results.html

In this convo, we get into how she got started, what’s motivating her, and her upcoming goals - like the WTS and Olympics in 2020. (Also what it’s like training on the roads needing other road users to allow her and her teammates to do so, so she can be her best).

As we talk in the convo, she’s been doing a slower build up then year (why making sure the foundation one competes on is solid and ready to go) and has recently toed the line. And in doing so, is back to where she left off - right at the pointy end of the races.

Below you’ll find the links to her Website and social media platforms where you can follow along and support her as she makes a run for it.

http://www.kirstenkaspertri.com

https://mobile.twitter.com/KirstenKasper

https://www.instagram.com/kirstenkasper/

https://www.facebook.com/kirsten.kasper.79

Today we share a conversation I had with coach Adam Mills of Source Endurance. Adam has been in the endurance coaching and exercise science area for some time. He’s been able to take that diamond in the rough like myself and many others, polish up our training with specific focused efforts, and let us shine bright . We talk about all things related to training, coaching, exercise science, when and why it’s good to have a coach to help support your training and competition goals. He’s coming off finishing the Dirty Kanza 200, he’s putting his knowledge and education to use personally as well. Look through the links below to find more from Adam and Source Endurance, including links to webinars, clinics, and camps offered. (Head over to Source Endurance site and check out dates and times)

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/the_adam_mills/

Twitter

https://mobile.twitter.com/worldofmills

Website Profile

https://source-e.net/staff-member/adam-mills/

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/WorldofMills

Source Endurance

Website

https://source-e.net

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/Source-Endurance-36827316543/

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/sourceendurance/

Twitter

https://mobile.twitter.com/SourceE

Adam Mills has raced at the elite level since 2002 and graduated with a Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of Kansas in 2005. His true talent comes with his ability to combine his vast experience with his knowledge of sport. He is indeed a student of science, sport, athletic performance, strategy, and tactics. He continuously educates himself by keeping up to date with current research trends and methods in sport and his clients have reaped the benefits from this work with over 15 national championships in 10 disciplines on two continents. Adam is able to incorporate these attributes on a daily basis to help his clients reach and exceed their goals whether they are a beginner or a seasoned professional. Learn more about Adam and Source Endurance here.

You!! Got to catch up with Payson McElveen while out in Kansas for the Dirty Kanza. Listen in and get to know him better, where he came from, what motivates him, making his own path, and plans for that future. Check in below to find him on all social media platforms and keep up to date as he crushes it on two wheels and keeps sharing his (and others) stories.

Website

https://www.paysonmcelveen.com/about

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/paysonmcelveen

Facebook

https://m.facebook.com/payson.mcelveen/

Twitter

https://mobile.twitter.com/paysonmcelveen

Strava

https://www.strava.com/pros/74997

Payson “The Adventure Stache” archive

https://www.paysonmcelveen.com/podcast

Payson van video

https://youtu.be/vUfa2jos1Tg

Red Bull profile

https://www.redbull.com/us-en/athlete/payson-mcelveen

Here is a recent documentary about Chris: https://youtu.be/hj4vz4Z8FCM

Also check out his video : https://youtu.be/tCcIoxYBgVw

Here’s where else you can find him :

https://twitter.com/chrisblevs

https://instagram.com/christopherblevs

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001869796042

https://open.spotify.com/album/5GVTj9nGoz6iE3scgndA7E

https://www.strava.com/pros/403508

This is part 1 of 2 interview with The Cyclist Lawyer, Megan Hottman. This first one took place just before Ironman mid November 2018. We spoke about her background, passions, path to connect with law enforcement in Colorado to better educate road users, her advice on being a good cycling advocate in your area, among other things.

She’s got a wealth of knowledge and resources on her website, as well as her other social media platforms.

What we did not talk about at that time, was what do you do if you get hit by a negligent driver. That happened just 5 days after we first spoke. And that is part 2

IG: @cyclist_lawyer, @Maximumenthusiasm, @trialAthlete

Twitter: @cyclist_lawyer

Website w/videos link: http://www.hottmanlawoffice.com/videos/

Links to some of the media/articles: http://www.hottmanlawoffice.com/in-the-media/

Link to Book: http://www.hottmanlawoffice.com/book/

This is part 2 of 2 interview with The Cyclist Lawyer, Megan Hottman.

In this interview we talk a hint what’s best to do and have in place in the unfortunate case you, or someone you know is struck by a negligent driver. She and her law office were so critical in helping me navigate the mess that happens following. They helped ensure I do my job in focusing on rehabilitation and returning best I can.

Her resources on her website are invaluable to know an learn. I would not take the time and go out of my way to suggest this, if I didn’t know how important this knowledge will be for you. Please set aside time to look further into it. And be the change you want to see out one your roads and in your community. Using Megan as a great example of how that is done.

This first one took place just before Ironman mid November 2018. We spoke about her background, passions, path to connect with law enforcement in Colorado to better educate road users, her advice on being a good cycling advocate in your area, among other things.

She’s got a wealth of knowledge and resources on her website, as well as her other social media platforms.

What we did not talk about at that time, was what do you do if you get hit by a negligent driver. That happened just 5 days after we first spoke. And that is part 2

IG: @cyclist_lawyer, @Maximumenthusiasm, @trialAthlete

Twitter: @cyclist_lawyer

Website w/videos link: http://www.hottmanlawoffice.com/videos/

Links to some of the media/articles: http://www.hottmanlawoffice.com/in-the-media/

Link to Book: http://www.hottmanlawoffice.com/book/

This conversation with Rukmini "Ruksi" Poddar was really special. We met a few years back, and I've been inspired by what she is doing and how she serves others with her gifts. We go over a bit of her creative journey, one of her gifts to illustrate, her journaling,100 day challenges, and how they all came together in a way she was able to help work through emotions and experiences for herself.

Now she uses that same means to serve others. She is so sweet and was so great to get to hear a bit more of the process, but also more about her, and how it all came about. What's most personal is most universal, and Ruksi has a unique ability to help others understand this and give some structure to emotions and experiences so succinctly. Have a look at her work with the links below (and support her by getting her really sweet book, for yourself or a loved one)- and share with others that you may feel could benefit from what she does.

Enjoy!!

https://www.instagram.com/rockinruksi/ (instagram)

https://www.dearruksi.com/ (website)

http://bhakticenter.org/ (bhakti center site)