Why We Tri | Endurance Sports Podcast for All Levels

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Season 2: Episode 4

12x Ironman Finisher, 7x 100mile Ultra Runner, Double Ironman Oregon Anvil Finisher, Author of 'Tripolar,' Coach and Science Teacher, Father, Husband, 14+ years Sober and Mental Health Awareness Advocate

"Ultra" Tim Davis

BEFORE LISTENING:

I highly recommend reading or listening to "Ultra" Tim's Book: 'Tripolar: The Story of a Bipolar Triathlete.'

In this episode we Zoom on over to Los Angeles, California where "Ultra" Tim Davis has just logged in with his favorite beverage. And I'm sure you'll agree with me when I say I am extremely curious as to what this 7x 100mile Ultra Runner has as his favorite beverage. Tim and I jump right in to his page turning autobiography that will have your HR in Zone5 within the first few chapters. Tim bravely shares the traumatic and tragic loss of his father in a sudden accident when Tim was only 13 years old. Tim endured years of blame for the accidental death of his father. He also endured relentless physical and verbal abuse by a family member he struggled to look up to. Drugs and Alcohol were Tim's coping mechanisms from a young age and on into adulthood.

Tune in and hear how with the loving support of his devoted wife, Mariah, Tim's Bipolar diagnosis and Mental Healthcare Treatment along side his venture into Triathlon and Ultra Running gave new meaning to Tim's overall WHY in LIFE.

Extremely grateful for Tim's bravery in sharing his story on my show. Tim and his family's courage to reveal the raw truth about the effects of mental illness and addiction provides a beacon of hope for so many that are in the dark.

Connect w/ "Ultra" Tim:

www.ultratimdavis.com

IG: tripolar_tim

FB: ultratimdavis1

Twitter: ultratimdavis1

LinkedIn: Tim Davis

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Zone 1 w/ Caroline

All training plans include a Zone 1/ Zone 2 Recovery Mode.

In between my interviews I will be coming in here to share with you my reflections on previous episodes, as well as introduce my next guest.

Today's Favorite Beverage:

Athletic Greens

I may also share my various opinions and feedback on endurance sports products/ nutrition / training / equipment.

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I will be reading them on the show!!

Sit back, grab your favorite beverage and enjoy Zone 1 w/ Caroline!

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Email: [email protected]

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Season 2

EP02: Carol Coniglio

Grab your favorite beverage and settle in as we head to the West Coast of Florida to Clearwater. Carol Coniglio is an Irish Girl in Sunny Florida with her husband and two boys. Tune in to hear how Carol's lacing up and going out for a jog turned into so much more. Now Carol is Running with a Purpose for her sons, her mom, her family and her very own sense of self clarity. I am beyond grateful for Carol opening up and expressing her raw emotions and feelings about her reality as a mom of two sons, her eldest, Tadhg, who was born with Down syndrome. And then years later, the devastating diagnosis of her Mom having MSA Parkinson's. We talk about our favorite Ironman: Chris Nikic. And why Carol's go to Ketosis Beverage is from Pruvit. I am sure you will agree, Carol's positivity is contagious!

Connect w/ Carol:

Website: https://irishgirl727.challenge.com/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/Irishstrong727/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/greatexpectationst21/

Special Thanks to:

30 Days of Excellence with Jesse Itzler, Marq Brown and Chadd Wright for Virtually Introducing us Moms and so many others out here who are just trying to make a difference one day at a time!

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Season 2: Why We Tri Podcast Updates

This Episode is with ME: Caroline your HOST!

Congratulations - We did it!

We made it over the finish line of 2020!!

Tune in to find out what is in store for 2021 Why We Tri Podcast!!

Let's Connect:

email: [email protected]

IG: @whywetripodcast / @momswhotrimiami

FB: @whywetripodcast

LinkedIn: Caroline Gardner

Website: www.whywetripodcast.com

Special Thanks:

Podcast Coach Sebastian Rusk: Podcast Launch Lab

Ocean Reef Club Chamber of Commerce:

President: Peter Raffalski

Exec. Director: Christina Sarmiento

Fayth in your Brand: Fayth Ribeiro

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EP15: Oscar Acosta

Founder of BodyM3 Canix, Tech Entrepreneur, Semi-Pro Triathlete

Ever wonder where innovative fitness technology ideas are borne?

And what it takes to bring them into actual existence?

In this episode we trek through the frigid temperatures of Montreal, Quebec. Temperatures that no longer phase this Semi-Pro Triathlete who is originally from Mexico.

Oscar so graciously reached out to me online emphasizing and graciously introducing me to a long-time Idol of mine: Female Pro-Triathlete, Angela Neath. Explaining his intuitive belief Angela should be on my show, I was instantly intrigued to know Oscar's WHY in his TRI. Oscar revealed to me a story that was full of twists and turns that all lead to his tireless efforts in creating an innovative piece of fitness technology we all will be putting to use in the coming New Year: Atalanta.

Oscar shares with us the story behind naming Atalanta and why it is so near and dear to his heart.

Grab your favorite beverage, kick back and enjoy this wonderful episode with Oscar!

Connect w/ Oscar Acosta:

IG

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YouTube

Twitter

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EP14: Frankie Ruiz

Co-Founder of Life Time Miami Marathon, Chief Running Officer of Life Time, XC Coach Belen Jesuit Preparatory School, Nike Run Club Coach

Who starts an Internationally known Marathon in the heart of Miami?

My next guest; Frankie Ruiz!

Frankie, favorite beverage with wings in hand, joins us after a long night with a new born son and toddler daughter, for both him and his wife, Carla Duenas. Frankie shares the little-known back story of how #MiamiFamous Marathon was created, ironically that story is connected to triathlon. The passion Frankie holds for his 305 hometown runs deep and he gives great insight on local trails available to us all. Frankie's WHY in his Endurance Sporting Ventures both in his professional life and personal life holds truths we all can relate to.

Thanks to Frankie and his Life Time team our beloved Miami Marathon and Half Marathon will continue Virtually this January 10-30th, 2021.

Sign Up for this year's #VirtuallyFamousMiamiMarathon HERE.

Connect w/ Frankie Ruiz:

LinkedIn

IG

FB

YouTube: Frankie Ruiz TedxMiami

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EP13: Dean "Dino" Bruno

9/11 Survivor, Cancer Survivor & Self Motivated Triathlete- Stubborn for Feeling Alive!

Today's episode we head North to Yaphank, NY where Dean Bruno meets us from his busy office at American Portfolio Financial. Dean shares with us his introduction into Marathon Running and how shortly after, he was met with a curve ball that stopped him in his tracks. Stage 3 Hodgkins Lymphoma. Tune in to hear how Dean faced this life threatening disease, and how it later revealed a deeper relationship with his new found venture into triathlon and his supportive triathlon community.

Dean proved, once again, obstacles in life were made to be conquered by coordinating the East Moriches Ironman this past July. An idea he put together with his Coach- Danielle Sullivan and his supportive triathlon community. Previous guests of the Why We Tri Podcast: Leah Jantzen and Noah Lam were all there to support Dean as he completed this locally created Ironman distance event after his Lake Placid Ironman Race was canceled.

Grab your favorite beverage and enjoy this inspiring story with Dean Bruno.

Connect w/ Dean Bruno:

Email: [email protected]

Special thanks to Noah Lam for introducing me to Dean Bruno. His story had me realizing what a gift each new day truly is!

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EP12: Bryan McFarland

3x5 Life Creator & Owner, Husband, Father, Ultra Runner

Don't blink- the Holidays are upon us in full force. And if you are like me, 2020 has my head spinning.

Thankfully, my next guest has come up with a way to keep it simple well beyond the holiday season and on into 2021!!

From his home in West Chester, PA, Bryan McFarland introduces us to one of his favorite morning beverages: a hot cup of Chemex Pour Over Coffee. Bryan opens up with how his venture into Ultra running gave way to a deeper sense of self. The struggles he and his business partners have been met with during this pandemic have been challenging to say the least. However, those long solitude runs have given way to solutions and now a new product that will help millions in simplifying their own chaos of 2020.

Connect w/ Bryan McFarland:

IG:@3x5_Life @brymcfar

Website: www.3x5Life.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bryansmcfarland/

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EP11: Jeff Sankoff

ER Doctor, Podcast Host/Producer, Triathlete Magazine Contributor, Triathlon Coach and Ironman Finisher

Heat up your favorite beverage, as we head back out west to converse with one busy Emergency Physician: Jeff Sankoff in Denver, Colorado. Jeff somehow managed to sit down and share his triathlon story despite his insanely hectic schedule between rounds in the ER, holding down the fort with his busy wife and their kiddos, as well as Coaching his own Triathletes.

Jeff's vast professional knowledge and research about the human body paired with his passion for Triathlon provide a wealth of information in all his writing publications for various well known publications, including: Triathlete Magazine, as well as, on his own podcast show The TriDoc Podcast.

In this episode Jeff shares some personal obstacles he over came towards reaching his goals in Triathlon. He also reveals some extremely difficult life threatening challenges he and his family were more recently faced with during the pandemic of 2020 and how he and his family are handling those waves in life.

Connect w/ Jeff Sankoff:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/tridoccoaching/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/tridoccoach/

Website: https://tridoccoaching.com

Podcast: https://the-tridoc-podcast.captivate.fm

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EP10: Noah Lam

CEO of Connetquot West Medical Supply Company & Head Coach of Youth Triathlon Team: Lightning Warriors

Quick - grab your favorite beverage and join me as we head north to Stony Brook, NY to meet CEO and Head Coach; Noah Lam. It only takes a few moments to realize Noah and his wife, Irene Chan Lam, have the biggest hearts on earth. Noah and his wife's journey into marathons and triathlons start with volunteering at various races. Later an inner passion is revealed: Noah Lam becomes Head Coach of Youth Triathlon Team: Lightning Warriors.

Tune in to hear how Coach Noah helped his own children and Youth Triathlon Lightning Warriors stay motivated during 2020's Pandemic by turning their annual Mini Maniac Youth Triathlon into a virtual event that will leave you laughing out loud when you watch the video. Coach Noah had Pro Athletes join in on this event to help keep the students spirits high.

It only makes me wonder...Coach Noah when is the next virtual event where the rest of us can take part?

Connect w/ Noah Lam:

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.lightningwarriors.org

IG: @lightningwarriors

FB: @lightningwarriors

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