Roots Running

Roots Running

By Al Ferguson and Sean CateSportsRunning
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Roots Running episodes

  • Just Run as Fast as You Can: WTGGT - Episode 64

    Your beloved Hosts Adam and Sean catch up on todays episode and Sean shares reflections of how he's redefined his running/training/racing goals in a way that is more aligned with his real values. These realizations opened up conversations about honest self reflection, the things that influence our beliefs about ourselves, and what fuels our desires.


    Listen to the Run Singletrack podcast which inspired Sean's recent thought's here.


    As always thanks for listening to this weeks episode of When The Going Gets Tough. Thanks for being a part of the tough family, where all the women are strong, all the men are good looking, and all the children are above average.


    -A&S

    50 min
  • Reframe Your Limits: WTGGT - Episode 63

    Welcome to another week and yet another collab with Ben Wright's 'Between The Guidelines' podcast. This time around, Ben and Adam catch up covering Ben's new interest in martial arts, philosophical discussions on how our physical activities can help us reframe the limits our minds put on our abilities to overcome.


    Thankful for Ben Wright and his time this week! Check out Between The Guidelines on Spotify and be sure to follow Ben's work.


    Have a strong week you beautiful mothertoughers.


    A&S

    59 min
  • Pro Baseballer, Counselor, and Runner Walk Into A Room: WTGGT - Episode 62

    This week Sean sits down with a new friend, Langston Ginder to talk about his journey playing independent league baseball with hopes of one day getting called up to the MLB. In addition to baseball, Langston is also pursuing a Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling and shares insights from his experience and training in therapy as they relate to athletics and life as a whole.


    As always, thanks for listening you mothertoughers.


    -A&S

    1 hr
  • Tough Truths with Adam and Sean: WTGGT - Episode 61

    Sean and Adam catch up on this episode. Together, the boys philosophize about what life would be like if they had stayed on some of the paths they were on early in college. Other conversation includes how to change your perspective, the importance of voicing your internal narrative out loud with those you trust, and other insightful reflections.


    Staying tough sometimes means reaching out in vulnerability. Talk to the people you love, people.


    ❤️A&S


    52 min
  • Ultra Running, Investing, and Bees with Brinton Johns: WTGGT -Episode 60

    Welcome to the podcast Brinton Johns! Brinton is an investor and bee keeper living in Golden, Colorado. Brinton enjoys ultra running, spending time with his kids, and backpacking. Adam and Sean attempt to download some of his wisdom and somehow synthesize the commonalities between investing, ultra distance running, and bee keeping.

    


    This is your reminder to take a breath. We're playing the long game.

    


    Thanks for listening as always ❤️

    


    A&S


    57 min
  • STOP FOAM ROLLING: WTGGT - Episode 59

    HAPPY TUESDAY! The fellas run through various recovery techniques and discuss whether they are actually helpful for increased MUSCLE growth or not.


    Dr. Mike's video inspiring todays episode here


    Sorry not sorry for the clickbait title.


    Prayers out to our Asheville and Greenville fam. Stay tough Fam❤️

    41 min
  • Heat Training for Peak Performance: WTGGT - Episode 58

    Sean and Adam dive into the new scientific research regarding heat training and adaptations for increased endurance performance. Sean outlines how, and why heat training can be helpful and is relatively accessible for everyone.


    Disclaimer: heat training comes with inherent risks! Do your own research and use common sense when implementing these types of exercises.


    As always, when the going gets tough, y'all mothertoughers get going.


    -A&S

    51 min
  • Growth From Change: WTGGT - Episode 56

    Adam and Sean have a good old fashioned catch-up and discuss some life transitions they're both adapting and adjusting to. The boys also discuss how their athletic pursuits are currently evolving in response to those changes, and what challenges they are looking forward to.

    48 min
  • Crossfit w/ The Kuhlman Sisters: WTGGT - Episode 55

    Welcome to the tough family Jessi and Jacy Kuhlman! These sisters are two of the toughest women we've had the great opportunity of hosting. Jessi and Jacy share about their experience playing on hockey teams with high school boys, playing high level collegiate hockey, and how that lead them to coaching and competing at some of the highest levels of Crossfit in the country. 

    


    Jessi and Jacy both live and coach at Black Sheep CrossFit in West Palm Beach Florida, and just so happen to be starting a podcast of their own! We’ll be sure to link Coffee with the Khulman’s as soon as it’s live where you listen to your podcast. 

    


    Follow them on instagram: 

    


    @jacy_kuhlman

    @jessikuhlman_ 

    


    


    As always, when the going gets tough, the tough get going. 

    


    Stay Tough, 

    


    A&S 


    1 hr 23 min

About Roots Running

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Roots is a trail and ultrarunning focused show born out of a deep appreciation for the humble origins of our sport, and a dedication to shedding light on stories that won't otherwise be told.