The Surrounded by Valor Podcast

Steve Rosinski is a husband, father, and professional triathlete, and he is from Rochester! While he's competed at an elite level for over a decade, traveled and raced all over the world, his grounded perspective is what makes him a joy to be around. Please enjoy our conversation!

This week we catch up with Rochester Area Triathletes President Mike Smith. Mike gives us the rundown on how the club is going, how the ROC Triathlon is faring, and dials in on exactly what belonging to a triathlon club means.

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Tracey Taylor is one of the most remarkable women I know. As a single Mom she raised four extraordinary daughters, helps children as a Speech Pathologist, has helped others with their fitness goals as a personal trainer for 30 years and since 2017 she's the woman behind The Blend. The Blend is a food truck that fills the space we need in health and wellness, offering protein bars and shakes (all named by her daughters) and can be found all over Buffalo at tournaments, races, expos and more. Today we discuss the how and why this amazing woman is who she is!

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In this swim squad episode we discuss test sets!

Welcome back Luc Eggers! Last weekend Luc successfully completed the Philadelphia Freedom Challenge, which is a 2 day / 3 event challenge. On Saturday he ran a half marathon (13.1 miles), two hours later ran an 8K (4.97 miles) and then on Sunday he ran a marathon (26.2 miles). Covering 44 miles in 2 days is a challenge in and of itself, but a wrinkle in the plan jeopardize the whole thing. That wrinkle, is anxiety.

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 19.1% of Americans struggle with some degree of anxiety. That's just those who report it, I bet the number is a lot higher. In this episode we not only talk about the Freedom Challenge, but how we got through an unexpected episode of anxiety, and crushed it all!

Today's guest is 26 year old Sarah Sheen. Originally a music major in college, she's turned her attention to triathlon and the marathon, recently completing the New York City Marathoner. Entering her 4th year in the sport Sarah also just got married, bought a house and found out she was accepted into the Boston Marathon!

As treasurer of the Rochester Area Triathletes she's cost conscious and hopeful about removing the barriers that our youth face in the sport. Enjoy!

Hi Swim squadders! This week we discuss the concept of EMS and the purpose / importance of fins!

In today's episode I chat with my "brother from another mother".... Rich Clark. Rich is a husband, father, teacher, race director, and much more. For over 22 years he directed multisport events throughout Western and Central New York, and was also the Operations Director for the Buffalo Marathon for many years.

We have been friends for nearly 3 decades and while I made him discuss his least favorite subject: HIMSELF.... I feel like his story is one people want to hear.

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This eispode is for our Swim Squad Athletes! Here we detail the November focus!

Today we are kicking off season 4 with an interview with our favorite guest Luc Eggers! Luc is a former XC runner turned marathoner and recently finished his 4th marathon, and the Many Lite 22 mile trail race in Letchworth State Park.

Today we chatted with Luc about his love for marathons, how he navigated some setbacks, and the big challenge he is taking on in just a few weeks!