Relentless Forward Progress with Mike Ubaldini

After 6500+ miles trapsing across country the Ubaldini’s are back @ RFP/UD headquarters in Phoenix, and we are back at another episode of the Ultra Dad’s podcast. Today we talk about ownership and accountability. Are they the same, different, interchangeable, related? We dig into them all, catch up on life a bit, talk about the weather, and have a few laughs. Sit back, enjoy, and maybe grab a beer for the ride.

“Someone can hold us accountable. Taking ownership means we are holding ourselves accountable.” - Unknown

During today’s podcast, Bryan enjoyed a New Belgium Voodoo Ranger out of CO. Mike, although he left PA, brought back some from one of his top three, Troegs Perpetual IPA.

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 out for 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 couple of weeks considering schedules, travel, and the start of summer. We are going to do our best over the next several weeks to get episodes out but may take a break every now and again. Whatever happens know that we love and appreciate those that continue to tune in and reach out. Today’s episode we went a few different directions but believe we tied it together pretty decent. Don’t get us wrong, it is “messy” but life is and that what makes it exciting. Reminded of a great quote by Scott Jurek……

“Perspective is both humbling and inspiring.”

During today’s podcast, Bryan tossed back a good one, Sierra Nevada’s Hazy Little Thing. Mike, being in PA kept it local with Media, PA’s Sterling Pig Brewery’s The Snuffler IPA.

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 out for 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

This week catching up was held in check at the beginning and we revisited some housekeeping items for next weeks episode (hint: Father’s Day Special 😊!!!). We did get into some good discussion around continuous improvement and working to be better than yesterday. We did have some guest appearances from Cora, Taylor, Bella, and maybe a shot of Bear & definitely his bark is heard!! There was some deepness to parts of it but overall it was more about our stories, what we are learning, and how we all work very hard to be just a small fraction better each day. When it comes down to it, “when we come to the end, do we live up to the chart God had in mind for us, or do we go far beyond what God even believed he was creating?” – David Goggins

During today’s podcast, Bryan got Mike visibly disappointed (you can watch on the video) as he enjoyed another favorite of both of ours, Troegs Field Study IPA. Mike kept the string of clean living going with H2O on today’s session but did grab some non-alcoholic Athletic Brewing’s Run Wild IPA; a great substitute with full flavor!

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 out for 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

Like last week we hit record and just let things fly in this episode. We did try to throw in a nugget or two around how we all can adapt to the chaos that is our journey. We also touch on how priorities tend to rise to the top of the list when, well they become a priority!! We then get into stories about growing up in Northeastern PA, visiting old places and missing those that are gone, and memories from the trails.

These last two episodes have run longer than we anticipated. That is what happens when good company gets together, to connect, share, laugh, and love. Keeping it simple as we navigate these journeys.

During today’s podcast, Bryan enjoyed a favorite of both of ours, going back to the first Death Race in 2012, sipping on a Long Trail VT IPA. Mike is working on some clean living and made it through today’s session – until next week 😊 LFRF!

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 out for 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

Forgive the delay in getting back to the Ultra Dad Podcast but one of us has moved across the country and we are both navigating life. It is a journey that is sometimes fun, sometimes not ideal, often inconvenient but certainly and opportunity to grow and learn. Having each other, our family’s, and you all to share it with makes it all worth it. Last week we got online and did have a raw, vulnerable, discussion. However, we never did hit record and it was just what we both needed at the right time. Today however, we hit record and spent time catching up, hanging out, and just enjoying each other, and your company. We share some updates, stories, and maybe, just maybe we get a little piece of wisdom from it.

As we head into this long, Memorial Day weekend, we’d like to thank all of you out there for the love and support, and pay tribute to all those heroes we’ve lost, those that continue to fight for our freedom, and the so many that will come later.

We did enjoy some tasty beverages tonight but kept it real simple. Bryan had a traditional, PA Yuengling Lager and Mike enjoyed a PBR Tall Boy.

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 out for 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 while since we had a quest and with Bryan recuperating from his last haul back east, figured we’d get a long-time friend on the show to share his story. It was back in 1999 that Doug and I started working together as two of 1st salespeople at this young company. He was recently married, and I was jumping into essentially my first job. Over 22 years he has become a great mentor, role model, fellow beer connoisseur, and most important, great friend and ultra-dad. We dig into his passion for beer, sales, family, OCR racing and being a husband and father. We are grateful to have him on to share his story and journey over the years.

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 out for 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

Today is another solo adventure since Bryan is on his 3rd and final leg back east. Safe travels brother! We plan to be back at the video sessions next week. In the meantime however, I did want to share this message and let you know that I will be having a guest this Thursday, another Ultra Dad to share some stories. Hope you all tune in.

Today’s show was inspired by another podcast I listened to a few weeks ago with Jay Shetty & Will Smith. You can hear the full episode via the link below:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-purpose-with-jay-shetty/id1450994021?i=1000517713511

Did want to specifically focus on the “filling in the gaps with growth” topic though. This is something I find myself doing a lot and today’s quick show talks about it in some detail.

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 out for the Ultra Dad’s Instagram account @ #ultra_dads.

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

We join you for another video addition the today’s episode and you can follow the links below to watch. Or, if we are too scary for ya, you can always give a listen via the other avenues. Being patience and staying consistent in today’s world of distractions, chaos, and interruption is challenging. Letting go of ego and being comfortable where you can be a time for growth and learning. Today’s episode digs into some of these areas and stories on what we are, have, and will face as we continue to trust the process and…..stay in our lanes.

Bryan was back to his CO roots enjoying a Tommy Knocker Brewery Blood Orange. Mike went with an old favorite brewer but a newer offering from Stone Brewing, Exotic Destinations IPA.

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 out for the Ultra Dad’s Instagram account @ #ultra_dads.

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

We are embracing technology and leveraging the tools to our advantage to bring you Ultra Dad’s face to face. Our audience may wish we were never able to figure this out but with the help of GoToMeeting and getting ourselves a little uncomfortable Ultra Dad’s has gone live with our ugly mugs for you all to see. Our hope is we don’t lose listeners – I guess you can still listen but can also watch us via this link. Will also add it below with the other links moving forward.

https://transcripts.gotomeeting.com/?utm_source=recordingReadyNotification&utm_medium=email#/s/ebabc0c5377a323075c37ff509f591dae67fd052121ca13bdb56c7b29ffb91a9

Today’s episode was to be just a dry run to test this out, but we decided to hit record and chose to publish it. There may be a nugget thrown it there, but it was just two Ultra Dad’s catching up on things and telling some stories.

We are putting this week’s episode out a day early and over a lunch time beer. Bryan rubbed it in Mike’s face a bit by tipping back Troegs Perpetual IPA while Mike enjoyed the good old Mother Road’s Tower Station.

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 out for the Ultra Dad’s Instagram account @ #ultra_dads.

You can view the live recording of today’s episode via GoToMeeting Link 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 with Bryan on trip 2 of 3 back east. All good, he was heading out of NE and into IA when we last spoke; Timber keeping him company. Was inspired to share some thoughts on a recent All Pro Dad article I read earlier this week & linked below:

https://www.allprodad.com/3-embrace-our-weaknesses-kids/

How easy is it to admit our weakness? I am sure we can all rattled several things off which we are good at but how about things we suck at? What are we afraid of? There is a great quote that has been credited to many folks out there:

“Bravery is not being fearless. True courage is being afraid and doing it anyway.”

These points and a few more topics are what we dig into today. Hope you enjoy this one and plan so have some uncertainty and change next week when we are both back together!

Since Bryan was not drinking today, that whole driving back east thing; Mike chose to go non-alcoholic with Athletic Brewing Co.’s Free Wave Hazy IPA. Surprisingly tasty without the buzz 😊.

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 out for the Ultra Dad’s Instagram account @ #ultra_dads.

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