Steve Magness is a world-renowned expert on performance. He is the author of the new book Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and The Surprising Science of Real Toughness. He is the coauthor of Peak Performance, The Passion Paradox, and the author of The Science of Running. Collectively his books have sold more than a quarter-million copies in print, ebook, and audio formats.

Magness has served as an executive coach to individuals in a variety of sectors. His work serves on applying the principles of which he writes. In addition he's served as consultant on mental skills development for professional sports teams, including some of the top teams in the NBA.

In this episode, Travis and Steve focus on Do Hard Things while touching on running, growing up in the 90s, parenting, and life.

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Brad Stulberg on Instagram
The Growth Equation Website

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This week on the pod, Travis and Mace are joined by Michael Wardian.

Michael Wardian is a professional runner with over 200 marathon finishes, a 2:17 marathon PR, and three USA Olympic Trials appearances.  He is also a prolific trail and ultra runner who has completed and won a wide range of events across the globe. 

Wardian recently ran across the United States in 61 days at an average of 53 miles per day–including a final day of 104 miles in less than 24 hours.  This project raised over $100k for World Vision’s clean water work around the globe. 

There is only one Michael Wardian, and Travis and Mace enjoyed catching up with him about Michigan State lacrosse, running, international shipbrokering, and more.

In This Episode:
Michael Wardian on Instagram
Team World Vision fundraising link
Spartan Games

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Previous episodes:
Marshall Ulrich
Dave Mackey
Charlie Engle
Rickey Gates
Josiah Middaugh
Ryan Atkins

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On this episode, the three authors of A MILE AT A TIME: A father and son’s inspiring Alzheimer’s journey of love, adventure, and hope are interviewed by their editor, Kevin Stevens.

The book, now available for pre-order wherever books are sold, is published by imagine!, a Charlesbridge Adult Imprint, and distributed by Penguin Randomhouse. 

In This Episode:

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This week on the pod, Travis and Mace are joined by Annie Hughes, Caleb Efta, and Peter Bianco. 

Annie Hughes, 24, is the recent winner (plus new course record) of the High Lonesome 100, a challenging ultrarun in Colorado.  Since spring of 2021 Hughes, a professional runner for HOKA, has won: Jemez Mountain 50, Indian Creek 50, Behind the Rocks 50, Collegiate Peaks 50, Mace’s Hideout 100, Leadville Trail 100, Moab 240, Coldwater Rumble 100, and Cocodona 250. 

Caleb Efta is Race Director for the High Lonesome 100 and the Sawatch Ascent 50k. 

Peter Bianco is a finance professional, father (two little kids and two big puppies), and a husband who lives in Kansas City and pursues ultrarunning and ski mountaineering.  Travis and Mace catch up with this fun and accomplished crew just a few days after the 2022 High Lonesome 100.

In This Episode:

The High Lonesome 100 Instagram | Website
Sawatch Ascent 
Annie Hughes Instagram
Luke Jay Episode 37

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This week on the pod Travis is joined by Jonathan Howland!

Jonathan Howland lives in San Francisco. He alternates between climbing trips in western states and writing, gardening, and playing with two grandchildren at home.

Native Air is his first published novel. He’s completing a collection of short stories, As We Forgive Those Who Trespass Against Us, and working on another novel. Travis and Jonathan explore climbing culture and this fantastic book.

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In This Episode:

Jonathan Howland Website | Instagram | Buy Native Air
The Feed Instagram | Website
Travis Macy Instagram | Website
Mark Macy on Instagram

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This week on the pod Travis and Mace are joined by Christopher McDougall!

Known best as the author of Born to Run, Christopher McDougall is a writer, minimalist runner, dad, body surfer, parkourer, and pack burro racer now residing in Hawaii. 

Join Travis and Mace for a fun–and sometimes meandering–chat about running with donkeys, mental health, Leadville, writing, book marketing, parenting, and more.  McDougall’s new book, Born to Run 2, is available now for pre-order and hits shelves December 6, 2022.

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Christopher McDougall Website | Instagram | Books
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Mark Macy on Instagram

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This week on the pod Travis and Mace are joined by Buzz Burrell and Galen Burrell!

Buzz Burrell is a legendary adventure athlete known most prominently as a key figure in the FKT (Fastest Known Time) movement and former Brand Vice President at Ultimate Direction.  Buzz is going strong in his seventh decade of life and has embarked on a busy mountain-running trip to Europe for the summer. 

His son, Galen, is the reigning Silver Medalist in World Masters Mountain Running Championships and former Pikes Peak Marathon winner (among other accolades); he also works a serious job and has a couple of kids.  Travis and Mace catch up with their old friends in this fun and informative conversation.

In This Episode:

Galen Burrell on Strava
Buzz Burrell on Strava
Andrew Skurka
FastestKnowTime.com

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Other Episodes of the Travis Macy Show:
Ian Adamson - Episode 50
Andrew Skurka - Episode 52
Dave Mackey - Episode 28

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This week on the pod Travis is joined by Nathan Rafferty!

Nathan Rafferty is President and CEO of Ski Utah, which promotes the state’s ski and snowboard industry. He’s also a dedicated and experienced moto athlete who has raced around the world, including a recent finish as the first veteran at the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge.

Listen in as Nathan and Travis chat about this exciting sport, including training, physiology, fueling, and a mindset for sustained concentration and success on and off the racecourse. They also discuss skiing, the ski industry, and climate change as related to powder turns.  Please check out the link in the show notes to follow Nathan’s current off-road moto journey across the US.

 In This Episode:

Follow Nathan’s Journey
Ski Utah
Nathan on Instagram
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Mark Macy on Instagram

Other Episodes of the Travis Macy Show:
Rickey Gates - Episode 53

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This week on the pod Travis is joined by not one, not two, but three guests!

Quinn Simmons, 21, of Durango, Colorado is a professional cyclist with Team Trek-Segafredo who will ride this year in the Tour de France. His brother Colby, 19, just graduated from high school and rides with the Jumbo-Visma Development Team based in The Netherlands. Their father, Scott, is a seasoned endurance athlete and general contractor.

Travis talks with the Simmons boys about skimo, cycling, family, and hard work in this inspiring and unique conversation.

In This Episode:

Quinn Simmons on Instagram 
Colby Simmons on Instagram 
Scott Simmons on Instagram 

Other Cycling Episodes of the Travis Macy Show
Episode 6 - Tyler Hamilton
Episode 8 - Peter Stetina & Robbie Day
Episode 24 - Mike Kloser
Episode 61 - Ian Boswell

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This week on the pod Travis is taking over as host of the Wake. Dad. Drink. Repeat. Podcast! 

Anthony Palmer is a father of two who hosts the Wake. Dad. Drink. Repeat. Podcast and produces a number of podcasts, including The Travis Macy Show. Palmer is a thoughtful guy and hard-working, highly-invested father.

We hope you had a fantastic Father’s Day and are proud to bring you this fun conversation about #dadlife, athletics, entrepreneurship, and more.

In This Episode:
Anthony Palmer on Instagram
Palm Tree Pod Co. Website | Instagram
Wake. Dad. Drink. Repeat. Website | Podcast | Instagram

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