We love to say, "You have a better chance of getting struck by lightning." Well here are two men who have been struck (or kissed) by lightning and lived to tell the tale. Maybe this phenomenon is more likely than people claim? Or maybe we just have to stop hanging out by large bodies of water during storms. Either way, enjoy today's short story episode of WI Notes!

Emily Saul is the booming voice you hear on the steps of Harvard Stadium every Wednesday morning. She's strong, intimidating, and powerful. Now strip her of November Project, put her in front of a mic, and where does the conversation lead? Today's episode is a raw look inside where she came from, how she became the woman she is today, and what is next. From family to American Gladiator, nothing is off limits.

Today we have one of my favorite people to catch up with, Mary Arnold, who is always so hard to pin down because she’s never not on the move. Mary is an ultra runner out of Harlem, NY who has completed 75 races of marathon distance or longer. She is also a fixture in the NYC running scene, with her curly red hair and fiery cheering voice, she’s easy to spot and so approachable at any NY running event around the city. After working for a national running chain for 14 years she recently broke off to start her own company called Active Brand Consulting, which has led her around the globe and open to new opportunities such as joining the efforts of Run 4 All Women. From trail racing to voter registration, we cover it all and hope you enjoy this talk with our badass friend, Mary. 

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We all have a history; an Amazon shopping history, to be precise. The things we search for (and often buy) on the internet paints a picture of who we are, what our hobbies are, and how we choose to spend our hard earned money. If someone were to look at your purchase history what would they learn about you? Well, Erin Briskie is with me today to tell us a little more about who she is based solely on what she has bought on Amazon this past year. Trust me, these are not your normal purchases. Get ready to laugh.

Back for a second (and much more in depth) round is our friend Steve Procknal. Steve has been a Baptiste Certified yoga instructor for over 5 years, is an avid community leader via yoga instruction in the countless arenas, and is a co-leader of November Project Buffalo. Through personal experiences and world travel, Steve's journey to where he is today is both humbling and inspiring. If you are a dedicated yogi or haven't even touched a mat, you will leave this episode ready to get into the yoga flow.

A couple weeks ago I called my sister, a certified holistic nutritionist, with a list of questions I fielded from a collection of runners, weight lifters, and avid Netflix watchers. While the scope of her practice may focus on endurance athletes, the truth is that anyone and everyone could benefit from re-evaluating what they are putting in their bodies. Today is part 1 of what I foresee as a multi-episode series, because even after an hour of talking we barely scratched the surface. Ready to learn a thing or 8? Take a listen!

Hillary Allen is a professional sky runner who tackles some of the steepest trail races around the world. But what makes her even more incredible, is her ability to bring the conversation down to human level and relate to every person she talks to. Last year, Hillary fell 150 feet from a ridge line while racing in Norway, breaking dozens of bones which required multiple surgeries and months of rehabilitation. This year, she’s back running. This story is both miraculous and inspiring.

Brogan Graham is my not-so-silent creative partner on Wisconsin Notes and so it only felt right to start this chunk of episodes off with a catch up on life with a new baby. Personally, I thought this conversation was going to be all jokes, but turns out this guy has turned soft in his fathering age.

After a short break, we are back for more. More interviews with professional endurance athletes, more short stories, more episodes for us all to shake our heads at or laugh along with. Everyone has a story, people. So email us if you want to tell us yours!

You're on a 50 mile bike ride and your stomach begins to rumble. With each mile it gets worse, and worse, and worse. Finally, you come across a restroom, but the only stall is in use. And just when it becomes available...you realize you already released it all into your biking spandex. What do you do next? Most likely go home. Well, Weston kept riding and the story just keeps getting more and more entertaining/painful to listen to. A must listen for a hearty laugh and nice little perspective shift for those having a "shitty" day.