Could this be the end of collegiate running as we know it? In this episode, Lexi Miller sits down with professional runner and collegiate coach, Josh Eberly. Eberly shares the beginning and growth of the Western State Colorado University trail running team.

Josh Eberly has been running for 20+ years. He has traveled the World and all over the United States to train and compete in some of the biggest road races, xc races, track races and mountain races out there. He has made 9 USA Teams, including a 12k Cross Country World Championship, 2 World Mountain Championships and 6 NACAC Championships . In College he was a 9 time All American and he has 3 Team Nationals Championships in Cross Country. He is an Individual National Champion in the 10,000 meters.

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Have you ever struggled to communicate with your coach? Andrew Simmons sits down with Ali Kershner, elite coach and leader at the Art of Coaching to discuss gaps in communication.

Originally from Palo Alto, California, Kershner graduated from Duke University in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in evolutionary anthropology. While in Durham she spent four highly successful seasons as a member of the Duke soccer team, from 2011-14. She was a captain and goalkeeper for the Blue Devils, notching 28 career starts in goal and collecting 92 career saves. Her Duke teams advanced to the NCAA Elite Eight in three-consecutive seasons, which included the College Cup final in 2011. Kershner was named to the All-ACC Academic Team all four years of her career.

Suicide is up 33% since the year 1999-effecting athletes, adults, teens, and all genders. In this episode, sports social worker, Sollita Lucero, discusses what adds to the feelings of isolation and how we can work as a community towards prevention.

Do you find yourself frustrated when you don't reach your goals? 

Chef Gonzo Jimenez, owner of Miette et Chocolat tells coach Andrew Simmons how he came from Salta, Argentina to the Denver, Colorado by following his passions. Chef Gonzo might be best known for his appearance on "Bake Squad"- a Netflix reality series, however, he is also an accomplished and enthusiastic ultra runner.

At the age of 17, Chef Gonzo started working in restaurants and fell in love with the culinary world. He enrolled in pastry and culinary school in Buenos Aires. After completing his studies, he traveled around the country working for 5 star hotels and celebrity chefs.From 2009 to 2013, Chef Gonzo worked for large hotels in the United States including the St. Julien in Boulder, CO and The Hyatt Corporation in New Orleans and New York. Most notable amongst his various accomplishments throughout this period was the launch of his personal line of chocolates, providing different hotels throughout Manhattan, NY with high end confections.In 2013, he moved back to South America to work at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Santiago de Chile. Soon after he accepted a highly coveted position with Barry Callebaut as a Corporate Chef for the South American Region and Director of the Chocolate Academy in Chile.Chef Gonzo has traveled throughout North and South America teaching classes and performing demos. His work and creations have been published in European and North American pastry magazines such as SoGood, Dulcypas, Dessert Professional, New York Times, etc.Current Netflix show Bakesquad has launched Chef Gonzo's career into a different dimension, showcasing his chocolate art skills globally and turning him into a celebrity chef.He is currently the co-owner and chocolatier of Miette et Chocolat in Denver Colorado, partner chef for Republica del Cacao and international chocolate and pastry consultant.

Are athletes more predisposed to addiction? In this episode, host Lexi Miller interviews return-guest Jessica Joiner, LCSW about the addiction epidemic, and how it effects athletes.

In this episode, we reference the documentary, "Crime if the Century" and the book, "Dopesick."

What happens when your combine running and climbing? Bill Wright, founder of the club "Satan's Minions," discusses his journey into the world of climbing and running, and how the two passions combined to form the niche world of competitive scrambling. Learn the ins and outs of this wild style of running and how to enter it safely.

In the podcast, Wright mentions that he started scrambling after reading Garry Roach's book, "Flatiron Classics." What books or articles have sparked your own sense of adventure?

What should runner-specific strength training look like? Coach Andrew Simmons interviews expert Jon-Erik Kawamoto, digging into the topic of strength training. They answer questions, such as: is it possible to get too bulky from lifting weights? Is bilateral strength training best? What are essential lifts for runners? Is there really a benefit to spending time in the weight room? For more strength training tips from Jon-Erik Kawamoto, check out his YouTube channel or his archive of articles from Podium Runner.

Jon-Erik Kawamoto, MSc, CSCS, CEP is a Strength & Conditioning Coach with 15 years of experience, including a past as competitive runner. He’s a co-owner of JKConditioning, a health and fitness business in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada.

The long run can completely build or shake runner's confidence and preparedness for their next race. Coach Andrew Simmons breaks down the human biology that is put into play during the weekly long run. He examines who rest, fuel, hydration, and strength can all lend themselves to having successful day of training-leading to an extremely successful race day.

When Melody Fairchild departed from the University of Oregon's campus - she wasn't feeling like a trailblazer or an advocate for athlete mental health. Melody has made a number of tough decisions in her career and details a number of them with Coach Andrew Simmons in the episode. We want to bring to light the stories of Naomi Osaka and Simone Biles who in recent weeks and months have had to prioritize their personal needs over the success of a team or personal gain. The decision Melody made didn't make front page news or gain her interviews with worldwide media outlets but now year laters it's being told for what it is - a triumph in sport. No medals earned, but plenty of obstacles were hurdled. He youth running program the Boulder Mountain Warriors are an embodiment of her personal tenacity and drive. To us here on the podcast she's as much a trailblazer as she is truly - a mountain warrior.

Melody Fairchild was the first HS female runner to break the 10:00 barrier in the 2 mile. This put her in newspapers and had her name all across national media outlets. This propelled her to become a recognizable super star before she would cross the state line into Oregon. Her story she shares today captures a few years in her arc as an athlete. These few years are a hallmark of who she is and what she stands for. 

If you'd like to learn more about Melody visit here website.