Relentless Forward Progress with Mike Ubaldini

We tried to pull a joint Ultra Dad podcast together this week but impromptu soccer tournaments and more wrestling on the schedule tied us up. Much love and apologies and our hope is that calendars will crack a bit in the coming weeks to hear both of us again! Soon 😊. For today, it is just Mike and I guess we can say this may be another bit of a book review like last time around. The title of today’s episode is another quote, this one from Dean Karnazes’ book A Runners High. This book had some special meaning to me, and I wanted to share some of the more moving quotes, listed below, and what we will talk about in today’s episode.

“I don’t run to live longer I run to live fuller.” ……” It may be killing me, but it is on my terms, I am doing what I love, there is no finer meaning to be found in life.”

“How do you respond when the tide turns against you?” …….” without war we do not know if we are cowards or heroes.”

“It’s a cleansing of the soul.”

“Life is cruel, wonderful, unfair, miraculous, and unbearable. It is all these things at once but what mattered most is that we are together, that we stick through it all. We are doing our best we could with the cards we are dealt, but always together, faithful forever. Nothing matters more.”

Just some coffee and water for today’s recording, early morning out here in AZ 😊.

The RFP Ultra Dad’s Podcast is sponsored by Time on the Trails – delivering you a customized experience out on the trails in Arizona and beyond. Please visit us at www.tottaz.com and on social media via IG, FB, TW & LI.

Keep an eye on the Ultra Dad’s Instagram account @ #ultra_dads.

You can view the live recording of today’s episode on our YouTube Channel Here!

How’d we get here?

The Ultra Dad’s Podcast came from an idea Cindy Shane created. Well, she planted the idea in our head after listening to the first time Bryan was on the RFP Podcast in May 2020. There have many times over the years when we speak on the phone or in person the “we should be recording this” line comes out. Well, here we are jumping in with both feet, like we tend to do, sharing with you our perspectives on life. Let’s be candid – we are not perfect, and we fail often. Our favorite term to use is “it’s not ideal” and there have been countless times we’ve uttered, “a plan is great until you are punched in the face;” – but we do laugh a lot, at ourselves and/or each other mostly 😊. All that said, there are those brief moments where things tend to fall into place and we, somehow, make it to that finish line – as ultrarunners yes, but most importantly has husbands, fathers, friends, and human beings. We wanted to share those imperfections and those incredible moments that we’ve been fortunate enough to experience together over the last 30+ years. So, sit back, grab a cold one, and hopefully this will be another time where things fall into place.

Bryan & Mike

The full quote from the title above is from Jay Glazer and reads, “adversity is a gift. You find out who you are!”

Some of the audience may know the name, Jay Glazer, those that do watch the NFL. He is one of the analysts, commentators on Fox’ NFL Weekend Shows. What I learned, from listening to him on the Tom Bilyeu, Impact Theory Podcast, is that he is much more.

Yes, this is yet another solo adventure this week. I am beginning to miss my co-host, Mr. Bryan Shane. It is okay though, we had the chance opportunity to catch up over this past weekend on a phone call so glad to hear things are progressing forward, as we want them to, for both the families 😊. I encourage you to take a listen to the Tom Bilyeu/Jay Glazer podcast linked above, because it is a great listen and discusses much of Mr. Glazer’s battle with anxiety. But his quote above about adversity is what we dig into today. Once again, a shorter episode than usual but still wanted to share something with you all there. Thanks for the continued love and support and the RFP Ultra Dad’s will be back at you soon.

Once again, no cocktails just some fine H2O😊.

The RFP Ultra Dad’s Podcast is sponsored by Time on the Trails – delivering you a customized experience out on the trails in Arizona and beyond. Please visit us at www.tottaz.com and on social media via IG, FB, TW & LI.

Keep an eye on the Ultra Dad’s Instagram account @ #ultra_dads.

You can view the live recording of today’s episode on our YouTube Channel Here!

How’d we get here?

The Ultra Dad’s Podcast came from an idea Cindy Shane created. Well, she planted the idea in our head after listening to the first time Bryan was on the RFP Podcast in May 2020. There have many times over the years when we speak on the phone or in person the “we should be recording this” line comes out. Well, here we are jumping in with both feet, like we tend to do, sharing with you our perspectives on life. Let’s be candid – we are not perfect, and we fail often. Our favorite term to use is “it’s not ideal” and there have been countless times we’ve uttered, “a plan is great until you are punched in the face;” – but we do laugh a lot, at ourselves and/or each other mostly 😊. All that said, there are those brief moments where things tend to fall into place and we, somehow, make it to that finish line – as ultrarunners yes, but most importantly has husbands, fathers, friends, and human beings. We wanted to share those imperfections and those incredible moments that we’ve been fortunate enough to experience together over the last 30+ years. So, sit back, grab a cold one, and hopefully this will be another time where things fall into place.

Bryan & Mike

Another solo adventure this week. The weekdays had been challenging for us to both connect and now the weekends are getting tough 😊. Hopefully this weekend coming up we can make it happen??? Touched on the topic of “showing up” several weeks ago and today we dig into it deeper. It is a big part of growth and moving forward, maybe the initial part, but there are several other important pieces that are crucial in moving us forward. Once again, a shorter episode than usual but still wanted to share something with you all there. Thanks for the continued love and support and the RFP Ultra Dad’s will be back at you soon.

Once again, no cocktails just some fine H2O😊.

The RFP Ultra Dad’s Podcast is sponsored by Time on the Trails – delivering you a customized experience out on the trails in Arizona and beyond. Please visit us at www.tottaz.com and on social media via IG, FB, TW & LI.

Keep an eye on the Ultra Dad’s Instagram account @ #ultra_dads.

You can view the live recording of today’s episode on our YouTube Channel Here!

How’d we get here?

The Ultra Dad’s Podcast came from an idea Cindy Shane created. Well, she planted the idea in our head after listening to the first time Bryan was on the RFP Podcast in May 2020. There have many times over the years when we speak on the phone or in person the “we should be recording this” line comes out. Well, here we are jumping in with both feet, like we tend to do, sharing with you our perspectives on life. Let’s be candid – we are not perfect, and we fail often. Our favorite term to use is “it’s not ideal” and there have been countless times we’ve uttered, “a plan is great until you are punched in the face;” – but we do laugh a lot, at ourselves and/or each other mostly 😊. All that said, there are those brief moments where things tend to fall into place and we, somehow, make it to that finish line – as ultrarunners yes, but most importantly has husbands, fathers, friends, and human beings. We wanted to share those imperfections and those incredible moments that we’ve been fortunate enough to experience together over the last 30+ years. So, sit back, grab a cold one, and hopefully this will be another time where things fall into place.

Bryan & Mike

The next week or so may be difficult for us to both be on a show with schedules and commitments. Next time we will have some good news to share but this week it is a solo adventure. Speaking of adventures, you ever not get started on one because of something? Fear, anxiety, doubt or that perception of, “I just don’t think I am ready yet!” A few weeks ago I came across this quote by Brad Stulberg.

“You don’t need to feel good to get going – you need to get going to give yourself a shot of feeling good.”

That nugget got me thinking of those days where I just don’t feel like getting things going. Well, that is what we are digging into today. Shorter episode than usual but still wanted to share something with you all there. Thanks for the continued love and support and the RFP Ultra Dad’s will be back at you soon.

Once again, no cocktails with it being a Monday morning but the coffee was filled😊.

The RFP Ultra Dad’s Podcast is sponsored by Time on the Trails – delivering you a customized experience out on the trails in Arizona and beyond. Please visit us at www.tottaz.com and on social media via IG, FB, TW & LI.

Keep an eye on the Ultra Dad’s Instagram account @ #ultra_dads.

You can view the live recording of today’s episode on our YouTube Channel Here!

How’d we get here?

The Ultra Dad’s Podcast came from an idea Cindy Shane created. Well, she planted the idea in our head after listening to the first time Bryan was on the RFP Podcast in May 2020. There have many times over the years when we speak on the phone or in person the “we should be recording this” line comes out. Well, here we are jumping in with both feet, like we tend to do, sharing with you our perspectives on life. Let’s be candid – we are not perfect, and we fail often. Our favorite term to use is “it’s not ideal” and there have been countless times we’ve uttered, “a plan is great until you are punched in the face;” – but we do laugh a lot, at ourselves and/or each other mostly 😊. All that said, there are those brief moments where things tend to fall into place and we, somehow, make it to that finish line – as ultrarunners yes, but most importantly has husbands, fathers, friends, and human beings. We wanted to share those imperfections and those incredible moments that we’ve been fortunate enough to experience together over the last 30+ years. So, sit back, grab a cold one, and hopefully this will be another time where things fall into place.

Bryan & Mike

Another Sunday morning edition of the RFP Ultra Dad podcast. Didn’t intend to dig into this topic but, as we all continue to relentelessly move forward in life, we are faced, each day with decisions to make. Many times those choices are difficult and we tend to disappoint others along the way. Today’s episode dives into that topic, with some laughter, and a couple other situations around marriage, partnerships, weather and life!

Once again, no cocktails with it being a Sunday morning but we did enjoy some good coffee 😊.

The RFP Ultra Dad’s Podcast is sponsored by Time on the Trails – delivering you a customized experience out on the trails in Arizona and beyond. Please visit us at www.tottaz.com and on social media via IG, FB, TW & LI.

Keep an eye on the Ultra Dad’s Instagram account @ #ultra_dads.

You can view the live recording of today’s episode on our YouTube Channel Here!

How’d we get here?

The Ultra Dad’s Podcast came from an idea Cindy Shane created. Well, she planted the idea in our head after listening to the first time Bryan was on the RFP Podcast in May 2020. There have many times over the years when we speak on the phone or in person the “we should be recording this” line comes out. Well, here we are jumping in with both feet, like we tend to do, sharing with you our perspectives on life. Let’s be candid – we are not perfect, and we fail often. Our favorite term to use is “it’s not ideal” and there have been countless times we’ve uttered, “a plan is great until you are punched in the face;” – but we do laugh a lot, at ourselves and/or each other mostly 😊. All that said, there are those brief moments where things tend to fall into place and we, somehow, make it to that finish line – as ultrarunners yes, but most importantly has husbands, fathers, friends, and human beings. We wanted to share those imperfections and those incredible moments that we’ve been fortunate enough to experience together over the last 30+ years. So, sit back, grab a cold one, and hopefully this will be another time where things fall into place.

Bryan & Mike

#ultradads #LFRF #hardchoices #stoplooking #letgooftheplan

A special Sunday edition of the podcast this week, celebrating our 50th Ultra Dad episode. Nothing special or profound, but always good to catch up and chat. Today we touch on skiing and reminiscing about Montage Mountain many years ago. We did into some Covid discussing, navigating this new variant, pausing activities, and being adaptable. We talked about expensive fruit, global warming, and how we would like to get better in 2022 by not holding on, slowing down, and getting more into resetting.

No cocktails this time around with it being a Sunday morning but we did enjoy some good coffee 😊.

The RFP Ultra Dad’s Podcast is sponsored by Time on the Trails – delivering you a customized experience out on the trails in Arizona and beyond. Please visit us at www.tottaz.com and on social media via IG, FB, TW & LI.

Keep an eye on the Ultra Dad’s Instagram account @ #ultra_dads.

You can view the live recording of today’s episode on our YouTube Channel Here!

How’d we get here?

The Ultra Dad’s Podcast came from an idea Cindy Shane created. Well, she planted the idea in our head after listening to the first time Bryan was on the RFP Podcast in May 2020. There have many times over the years when we speak on the phone or in person the “we should be recording this” line comes out. Well, here we are jumping in with both feet, like we tend to do, sharing with you our perspectives on life. Let’s be candid – we are not perfect, and we fail often. Our favorite term to use is “it’s not ideal” and there have been countless times we’ve uttered, “a plan is great until you are punched in the face;” – but we do laugh a lot, at ourselves and/or each other mostly 😊. All that said, there are those brief moments where things tend to fall into place and we, somehow, make it to that finish line – as ultrarunners yes, but most importantly has husbands, fathers, friends, and human beings. We wanted to share those imperfections and those incredible moments that we’ve been fortunate enough to experience together over the last 30+ years. So, sit back, grab a cold one, and hopefully this will be another time where things fall into place.

Bryan & Mike

It has been a wild and wacky year for the Ultra Dad Podcast. Just like life, and as we discussed during this last session of 2021, it had its peaks and valleys. However, just like life again, we kept moving forward, left foot right foot, and had some additional, year end stories to share. We went down a few rabbit holes but feel we had a nugget or two to offer up as we close the books on 2021. From all of us at the RFP Ultra Dad’s Podcast, we wish you a fantastic, safe, and wonderful new year and a wild and wacky 2022!

We both had some happy hour cocktails to enjoy during today’s recording. Bryan went with a local PA brew from Lancaster Brewing, their Winter Warmer Ale. Mike, battling some Covid symptoms and waiting on test results, enjoyed a Tito’s Vodka and Peach Bubly mix 😊! Little bit of a twist there to wrap up the year.

The RFP Ultra Dad’s Podcast is sponsored by Time on the Trails – delivering you a customized experience out on the trails in Arizona and beyond. Please visit us at www.tottaz.com and on social media via IG, FB, TW & LI.

Keep an eye on the Ultra Dad’s Instagram account @ #ultra_dads.

You can view the live recording of today’s episode on our YouTube Channel Here!

How’d we get here?

The Ultra Dad’s Podcast came from an idea Cindy Shane created. Well, she planted the idea in our head after listening to the first time Bryan was on the RFP Podcast in May 2020. There have many times over the years when we speak on the phone or in person the “we should be recording this” line comes out. Well, here we are jumping in with both feet, like we tend to do, sharing with you our perspectives on life. Let’s be candid – we are not perfect, and we fail often. Our favorite term to use is “it’s not ideal” and there have been countless times we’ve uttered, “a plan is great until you are punched in the face;” – but we do laugh a lot, at ourselves and/or each other mostly 😊. All that said, there are those brief moments where things tend to fall into place and we, somehow, make it to that finish line – as ultrarunners yes, but most importantly has husbands, fathers, friends, and human beings. We wanted to share those imperfections and those incredible moments that we’ve been fortunate enough to experience together over the last 30+ years. So, sit back, grab a cold one, and hopefully this will be another time where things fall into place.

Bryan & Mike

It has been over a month since we both got together for Ultra Dad podcast so apologies for all those that tune in. Today, a Sunday morning edition, we got caught up with stories, life, and some funny moments. Maybe a nugget or two but mostly just some perspective around the holiday season, high school soccer, wrestling, and drama 😊, of course weather, beer and just lighthearted moments to help bypass some silliness.

Since it was early AZ time Mike had some coffee and water. Bryan, just back from a run enjoyed a Troegs Grand Cacao Chocolate Stout.

The RFP Ultra Dad’s Podcast is sponsored by Time on the Trails – delivering you a customized experience out on the trails in Arizona and beyond. Please visit us at www.tottaz.com and on social media via IG, FB, TW & LI.

Keep an eye on the Ultra Dad’s Instagram account @ #ultra_dads.

You can view the live recording of today’s episode on our YouTube Channel Here!

How’d we get here?

The Ultra Dad’s Podcast came from an idea Cindy Shane created. Well, she planted the idea in our head after listening to the first time Bryan was on the RFP Podcast in May 2020. There have many times over the years when we speak on the phone or in person the “we should be recording this” line comes out. Well, here we are jumping in with both feet, like we tend to do, sharing with you our perspectives on life. Let’s be candid – we are not perfect, and we fail often. Our favorite term to use is “it’s not ideal” and there have been countless times we’ve uttered, “a plan is great until you are punched in the face;” – but we do laugh a lot, at ourselves and/or each other mostly 😊. All that said, there are those brief moments where things tend to fall into place and we, somehow, make it to that finish line – as ultrarunners yes, but most importantly has husbands, fathers, friends, and human beings. We wanted to share those imperfections and those incredible moments that we’ve been fortunate enough to experience together over the last 30+ years. So, sit back, grab a cold one, and hopefully this will be another time where things fall into place.

Bryan & Mike

Solo edition with just Mike and a bit of a turn from Friday thoughts to Monday thoughts. Bryan and I have been challenged to synch up calendars the last few weeks so decided to go about it alone, with the hopes he and I are back it, maybe end of this week. Today is just some things that have been rattling around my noggin and areas we are all growing from. We’ve seen a lot of things over the last few weeks, throughout the country, world, and in our own families. Wanted to share some thoughts and hopefully provide you all with some nuggets to do what we do best, that is keep moving forward.

No beverages today since it is mid-morning as I launch this so we will be back at sharing some beers, hopefully later in the week.

The RFP Ultra Dad’s Podcast is sponsored by Time on the Trails – delivering you a customized experience out on the trails in Arizona and beyond. Please visit us at www.tottaz.com and on social media via IG, FB, TW & LI.

Keep an eye on the Ultra Dad’s Instagram account @ #ultra_dads.

You can view the live recording of today’s episode on our YouTube Channel Here!

How’d we get here?

The Ultra Dad’s Podcast came from an idea Cindy Shane created. Well, she planted the idea in our head after listening to the first time Bryan was on the RFP Podcast in May 2020. There have many times over the years when we speak on the phone or in person the “we should be recording this” line comes out. Well, here we are jumping in with both feet, like we tend to do, sharing with you our perspectives on life. Let’s be candid – we are not perfect, and we fail often. Our favorite term to use is “it’s not ideal” and there have been countless times we’ve uttered, “a plan is great until you are punched in the face;” – but we do laugh a lot, at ourselves and/or each other mostly 😊. All that said, there are those brief moments where things tend to fall into place and we, somehow, make it to that finish line – as ultrarunners yes, but most importantly has husbands, fathers, friends, and human beings. We wanted to share those imperfections and those incredible moments that we’ve been fortunate enough to experience together over the last 30+ years. So, sit back, grab a cold one, and hopefully this will be another time where things fall into place.

Bryan & Mike

Back to back Friday nights and this one was all about the girls. The Shane twins, Cora & Taylor, were front and center for a pre-race conversation about their 5k tomorrow. The event is part of the Girl’s on the Run program they are a part of, which is a nationwide non-profit organization to help with physical and mental health development. You can find more about the organization in the link below:

https://www.girlsontherun.org/

Weather came up, as always and it is going to be a chilly 26* for their run tomorrow……brrrrrrr! Some PSU Football and a few little life lessons – “Stop, Breath, Think!” The girlies brought it tonight and hope you all enjoy this one.

Rinse and repeat from last week on the beverage side, Mike with just water and Bryan again, going big with Troegs’ Mad Elf!!!

The RFP Ultra Dad’s Podcast is sponsored by Time on the Trails – delivering you a customized experience out on the trails in Arizona and beyond. Please visit us at www.tottaz.com and on social media via IG, FB, TW & LI.

Keep an eye on the Ultra Dad’s Instagram account @ #ultra_dads.

You can view the live recording of today’s episode on our YouTube Channel Here!

How’d we get here?

The Ultra Dad’s Podcast came from an idea Cindy Shane created. Well, she planted the idea in our head after listening to the first time Bryan was on the RFP Podcast in May 2020. There have many times over the years when we speak on the phone or in person the “we should be recording this” line comes out. Well, here we are jumping in with both feet, like we tend to do, sharing with you our perspectives on life. Let’s be candid – we are not perfect, and we fail often. Our favorite term to use is “it’s not ideal” and there have been countless times we’ve uttered, “a plan is great until you are punched in the face;” – but we do laugh a lot, at ourselves and/or each other mostly 😊. All that said, there are those brief moments where things tend to fall into place and we, somehow, make it to that finish line – as ultrarunners yes, but most importantly has husbands, fathers, friends, and human beings. We wanted to share those imperfections and those incredible moments that we’ve been fortunate enough to experience together over the last 30+ years. So, sit back, grab a cold one, and hopefully this will be another time where things fall into place.

Bryan & Mike