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  • My Medic SuperSkin

    Did My Medic SuperSkin hold up to my most recent half marathon run?  Find out in this episode!  I've continued to have an issue with blisters developing on my big toes while running.  See if my search for a solution has come to an end.  If you're a parent thrown into homeschooling, let me know how it's going, reach out to me on Twitter and or Instagram at @BarnesJJ74.  As always, thank you for listening!  I hope you and yours are well.  

    17 min
  • Ironman Virtual

    How'd the first-ever Ironman Virtual go?  Find out in this episode!  Now that VR1 is behind me, I'll discuss the 5k run, 90k bike, and 21k run.  Spoiler alert, I finished it!  Biggest fitness accomplishment to date!  As always, thank you for listening!  I hope you and yours are well.  Let me know how your training is going with the social distancing, reach out to me on Twitter and or Instagram at @BarnesJJ74. 

    30 min
  • Homeschooling Blues

    In this episode, I'll talk about some of the homeschooling blues we are dealing with. This Coronavirus (Covid19) has made education a challenge for us non-homeschoolers. If you're dealing with homeschooling, let me know how things are going.  Hit me up on Twitter and or Instagram at @BarnesJJ74. Bonus content, the earbud saga continues! As always, thank you for listening!  

    26 min
  • Great Weekend of Training!

    In this episode, I'll talk about the great weekend of training and time spent with my Why's!  I hope everyone listening had a great weekend as well.  If you'd like to reach out, feel free to follow me on Twitter and or Instagram at @BarnesJJ74.  As always, thank you for listening!  

    19 min
  • LOCKDOWN!

    Welp, Governor Cooper issued a "Stay in" order for us.  Time to get some training in!  Let me know what you're doing while on lockdown.  Feel free to hit me up on Twitter and or Instagram at @BarnesJJ74.  As always, thank you for listening and hug your loved ones!  

    14 min
  • You CAN!

    Being in the right frame of mind is everything!  In this episode, I talk about a great amazing conversation I had with an All-American that allowed things to get in his head that he couldn't control.  Get out of your way.  Think you CAN, you WILL!  I would love to hear about your mindset and how you overcome your thoughts getting in the way of your goals.  Hit me up on Twitter and or Instagram at @BarnesJJ74.  As always, thank you for listening!  

    28 min
  • Ear Buds

    In this episode, I talk about my trial and error journey of finding properly fitting earbuds.  I know, it shouldn't be that hard, but it was.  Find out why in this episode.  I would love to hear if you listen to anything during training, if so what's your earbuds of choice?  Or maybe you have a recommendation for a better fitting earbud.  Either way, let me know.  You can find me on Twitter and or Instagram at @BarnesJJ74.  As always, thank you for listening!  

    34 min
  • Why: John Thomas

    Another amazing guest episode... I'm inspired when I hear about stories of determination of this magnitude.  In this episode, I talk to John Thomas about his amazing journey of determination and Why.  I really don't have words to describe the impact this conversation had on me.  If you're interested to share your journey and Why with me, reach out to me on Twitter and or Instagram at @BarnesJJ74.  As always, thank you for listening, and please hug your loved ones.  

    1 hr 9 min
  • My New Gig!

    In this episode, I'll share a little about my new gig.  I also talk about a tri bike I have my eye on.  Enjoy your time at home with your loved ones while you're shut in with them. If you'd like to share with me your Why's, please reach out to me on Twitter and or Instagram at @BarnesJJ74.  As always, thank you for listening and hug your loved ones.  

    28 min
  • They're Watching Us!

    I can't stay quiet anymore.  We are all nervous, maybe even a little scared, but enough is enough!  The next generation of leaders are watching our reaction to this pandemic, get it together!  The coronavirus, COVID-19 has folks losing it.  The effects on our youth will last well beyond the effects of the virus.  If you want to discuss it further, feel free to reach out on Twitter and or Instagram at @BarnesJJ74.  As always, thank you for listening and be well!  

    11 min

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Whether it's overcoming addiction, obesity, or merely changing careers, we all have our journeys and Why we were determined to succeed. Why is my fitness journey from the couch at 270 pounds in 2018…