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2022-06-2620 minNot LastEpisode 36: stage 2 Race XCM Arica ChileShorter stage today, only 17km but I've never walked in a time trial before. That's a first.
2022-06-2517 minNot LastRecap stage 1 XCM Arica ChileRace recap from the first stage of XCM Arica stage race. A.k.a.not all kilometers are created equal.
2022-06-2526 minNot LastEpisode 34: It's getting cold down hereTwo very cold XCM mtb races, a new point of view and what's ahead. Follow along on Instagram @andrew_neill_nunez Support tus podcast vía Vemno andrew_neill or PayPal andrew.michael.neill@gmail.com HUGE THANK YOU to all the followers and supporters of this podcast and my dream 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
2022-06-2053 minNot LastA little travel, some racing, a bit of training.Getting back on the proverbial horse, loads of stuff to update with, a bit of traveling, some racing and a bit more training. Don't forget to rate, subscribe and tell your friends. If you'd like to support this podcast you can buy me a cup of coffee via my Venmo @andrewneill or Paypal andrew.michael.neill@gmail.com
2022-05-2730 minNot LastEpisode 33: My 2nd ever bike raceNot all race courses are created equal, 35% gradient, my back hurts but it was totally worth it. More updates from another exciting week in Chile. Don't forget to rate this podcast, subscribe and contribute via Venmo @andrewneill or PayPal andrew.michael.neill@gmail.com (I need new tires, brake pads, coffee, groceries, entry fees to races, etc.) I'm always looking for new sponsors. If you're looking for training programs, tips and tricks follow my new coaching page on Instagram @coach_andrewnunez or my athlete page @andrew_neill_nunez for more daily content.
2022-05-0340 minNot LastEpisode 32: Adventura!My first Chilean controlled selection, the Secrets of Dumbledore premier, couch surfing & getting lost.
2022-04-2253 minNot LastEpisode 31: Los Cerros y El BarranconAnother race in the books, got my first win and DNF in the same race! Many more fun adventures this week, interviews with media, 15 min of fame and good stuff. The dream is still alive. If you want to support, buy me coffee, groceries or anything my Venmo is @andrewneill or andrew.michael.neill@gmail.com
2022-04-1246 minNot LastEpisode 30: Chilean National Championships Curicó (part 2)The second part of my Chilean national championship, this gets a little vivid so be warned. As always if you want to support this podcast, buy me a cup of coffee or some new bar tape, here's my Venmo handle @andrewneill / andrew.michael.neill@gmail.com
2022-04-0533 minNot LastEpisode 29: Chilen National Championships 2022 Curicó (part 1)Update from the Chilean national championships this past weekend in Curicó. (part 1) as always if you want to support this podcast, buy me a coffee or some new bar tape here's my Venmo @andrewneill / andrew.michael.neill@gmail.com
2022-04-0458 minNot LastEpisode 28: VamosTrending upward, had some good conversations, slowly figuring out life here in Chile. I did a bike race, it went well and I have some good confidence going into nationals next weekend. Follow along on Instagram @andrew_neill_nunez or @notlast_podcast show some support via Venmo @Andrewneill (andrew.michael.neill@gmail.com)
2022-03-2839 minNot LastEpisode 27: Poco a pocoGoFundMe: https://gofund.me/3f484d6a little by little things are getting better, tune in for this week's update and what's next on the race calendar. Also a couple tips for your mental motivation toolbox.
2022-03-2132 minNot LastEpisode 26: UnsettledThe struggle is real right now, and I'm trying to give myself the latitude to get accustomed to this new life in Chile. But it's not as smooth going as I thought it would be.
2022-03-1437 min2022-03-0700 minNot LastEpisode 25: Settling inSlowly settling in to my new environment and thought it would be a good idea to race my bike, that was a bad idea.
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Not LastEpisode 24: Welcome back, bienvenidos! This is the return of the Not Last Podcast.After many big life changes, the podcast is back and I'll be sharing with you this adventure among others as I spend the next six months in Chile training and racing my bicycle.
2022-03-0322 minNot LastEpisode 23: Pre Race JittersHola todos, bienviendo a Puerto Montt! Hello everyone, I am now even further south in Chile, in the town of Puerto Montt,, its Thursday and this is where the National Championships will be held with the time trial on Saturday and the road race on Sunday. The pre race jitters are here and I am trying to maintain a sense of calm and tranquility while at the same time a razor (and laser) sharp focus. The legs are feeling good and the excitement, pressure and all of the feelings are coming onboard as I write t...
2021-07-2228 minNot LastEpisode 22: The Big LeapHola, vengo a ti desde Santiago Chile!I'm in Santiago Chile and have a pile of updates to share with everyone, it's been a little while but life has been tumultuous and busy (I'm sure you understand). A lot has been going on and I'm excited to share it and all my raw emotions with you also. Note the audio quality isn't the best since I'm recording in my hotel room and I have limited bandwidth so there's been no ability to edit or add my usual music, this is pretty bare bones. If...
2021-07-1344 min
Diz Runs Radio: Running, Life, & Everything In Between948 Andrew Neill Nunez Has Had Many Detours On His Road To The OlympicsAndrew Neill Nunez suffered a freak injury during a cross-country race that ended his running career far too early.
That injury, however, ultimately put him on a path that will hopefully see him participating in the 2024 Olympic Games.
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2021-05-311h 14Not LastEpisode 21: The Revival (part 2)Welcome to part 2 of The Revival I'll bring you fully up to speed with whats going on, talk about the importance of being intentional, being a nice person, and giving back. I share my thoughts and fears being sidelined with a broken wrist and whats coming up for next week. If you'd like to learn about my Olympic dream, here is the link to my Gofundme please consider supporting my fundraiser or help me spread the word about this through your social contacts. Little by little, every bit of your support counts. Fo...
2021-05-0348 minNot LastEpisode 20: The Revival (part 1)Welcome back, sorry it took so long. A whole lot has happened in the past few months, I'm excited to share with you everything that's been going on. Tune in for part 1 of "The Revival" Also, as mentioned in this episode, here are a list of brands I'm excited to represent for 2021, I hope you'll check them out (discount codes attached or feel free to reach out and I'll share them if I have them).Le Petit Velo - The best cycling kit I've ever worn, you won't regret it, plus you'll look great!
2021-04-2854 minNot LastEpisode 19: Rob English Part DeuxEpisode 19: Rob English Part DeuxGet ready for another round of ramblings with the one and only Rob English. We're talking more bike racing, bikes, life, puns, bikes and more bikes. Tune in and send your comments for what you want to hear next. I'm going on a bit of a break for the next few weeks, having some emergency oral surgery. Connect and keep me company on Instagram @notlast_podcast or through my athlete page @andrew_neill_nunezYou can see Rob's amazing bikes and place your order her...
2021-02-031h 20Not LastEpisode 18: Interview with Lauren Moe Episode 18: Interview with Lauren MoeIn this episode I have the pleasure of chatting with Lauren Moe, she's a runner, mom of 2 boys, wife, operations manager at Run Hub Northwest (one of the top 10 running stores in the US), an aspiring acoustic guitar player and all around super cool lady. We chat about running, life, pray for snow rituals, struggles and finding balance. If you'd like to learn about my Olympic dream, here is the link to my Gofundme please consider supporting my fundraiser or help me spread the wo...
2021-01-251h 19Not LastEpisode 17: ControlEpisode 17: Control Today I'm talking about control and some of the tools I've been using lately to manage my own mess. If you'd like to learn about my Olympic dream, here is the link to my Gofundme please consider supporting my fundraiser or help me spread the word about this through your social contacts. Little by little, every bit of your support counts. Follow and connect on Instagram @notlast_podcast #notlastpodcast or through my personal athlete page @andrew_neill_nunezSubscribe and tell...
2021-01-1058 minNot LastEpisode 16: Interview with Rob EnglishEpisode 16 Interview with Rob EnglishToday I'm chatting with bike racer and world renowned custom frame builder Rob English. Tune in as we talk all things bike racing, frame building and other nonsense. This might be the first time you'll hear Rob share his amazing stories of bike racing in the UK and around the world, his favorite songs and most recent books. You'll also learn how his custom bike business came to be.Tune in from start to finish, you won't want to miss this!If you're ready for th...
2020-12-151h 19Not LastEpisode 15: Holiday Gift Guide MinisodeEpisode 15 Holiday Gift Guide Minisode! Are you the runner, cyclist, triathlete in the family? Nobody knows what to get you and every year you dread the "what do you want for Xmas?" question? Do you like dad jokes too? Then this is the minisode you've been dreaming of! I'm here to help, with a curated list of gifts from one athlete to another that are perfect for this holiday season, plus a curated collection of dad jokes to help you with you upcoming awkward family or office zoom holiday party. Le Petit Velo...
2020-12-1323 minNot LastEpisode 14: Interview with Lindsay MarcumEpisode 14 - Interview with former Morehead University track athlete and dog advocate Lindsay Marcum. Today I had the great pleasure of interviewing Lindsay Marcum. Shee walked onto the track team at Morehead University and competed in the 5,000 meters. She discusses finding camaraderie with her teammates and achieving personal bests. Lindsay also has a passion for fostering cattle dogs with her partner Ian Dobson and their rescue cattle dog Chap. During the episode, Marcum talks about how she's found a sense of belonging through the running community, motivations, and her favorite type of food (spoiler: its pasta) and m...
2020-12-071h 02Not LastEpisode 13: Interview with 2008 Olympian, Ian DobsonEpisode 13 Interview with 2008 Olympian, 5,000 meter runner and race director of the Eugene Marathon, Ian Dobson.Welcome to Season 2 of the Not Last Podcast! Today I have the pleasure of chatting with former 2008 Olympian, Ian Dobson. As mentioned in this episode:Eugene MarathonPeterson Ridge Rumble 20 & 40 mile If you'd like to support my Olympic dream, here is the link to my GofundmeNot mentioned in this episode but another cause that Ian is very involved with and I wanted to share is the Pacific Northwest Cattle Dog Rescue...
2020-11-301h 18Not LastEpisode 12: Winter Training Episode 12"Winter Training"Today, I'm talking about how to get through the winter season, compartmentalization, goal setting, enjoying the process, being flexible and how to try and avoid a "groundhogs day" situation. I also share with you some of my favorite riding kit and gear I take with me while I'm out on the bike.This is the final episode for Season 1 of the Not Last Podcast, I am going to take the next week to get everything setup and outlined for Season 2. I'll be bringing in new guests to chat with, along with som...
2020-11-0950 minNot LastEpisode 11: Good TimesEpisode 11"Good Times"2020 is best described as a dumpster fire, and it's time for some levity. This week I'm sharing some good ol' cycling stories of days past. My introduction to cycling and the everlasting bonk, riding up Alpe d Huez and climbing Pikes Peak on a 20" folding bike. For everyone listening in, here are 3x things for you this week.1. Stay on Target - don't lose focus, you got this2. Vote! - end of discussion3. Small Victories - take time to savor the small stuff, buy t...
2020-10-1841 minNot LastEpisode 10: PerseveranceEpisode 10"The Art of Perseverance"Today I'm talking about an inspiring story from Diana Nyad who swam from Cuba to Florida unassisted, at 64 years old. You can find the NPR story hereJust as inspirational are the stories from the final competitors at Kona to come across the finish line, here is just one of the the many amazing videos of the event (these are also good to watch on the trainer if you need a break from Zwift).I also share my own story of perseverance and determination. F...
2020-10-1135 minNot LastEpisode 9: RecoveryEpisode 9Recovery - how to know when it's time to take a break.You want to get stronger, fitter, faster. But how?After 15 years of training and racing, I've picked up a few queues when my body says it's time to back off or take a break. This episode, I'm going to talk about how to identify these triggers and what you can do to re-establish balance. Recovery days are some of the hardest training sessions I have to do, it's not until I fully realize and accept that recovery is E...
2020-10-0427 minNot LastEpisode 8: Envision SuccessEpisode 8"Envision SuccessAre you stuck in a rut? Stressed out by work and life? Want to make a change but don't know where to start? That was me about 5 years ago until I started to map out where I wanted to go and kept myself open to opportunities that allowed me to reach my new goals. This week I'm talking about the magic of vision boarding and I share with you first hand experience of how I was able to take my current reality and make key changes to achieve my desired r...
2020-09-2133 minNot LastEpisode 7: Pre Race RoutineEpisode 7"Pre Race Routine (or if I ever get to race again, here's how I prep)."Today I'm talking about how I've built a pre race routine to better handle the race day jitters and give yourself tiny edge over your competition. Mentioned in this episode, here is my standard stage race prep list, you may have seen this before (I've shared it with others and somehow it made it's way into some magazines). Below is my 2019 pre-race playlistBicycle Race Packing List - STAGE RACE...
2020-09-1337 minNot LastEpisode 6: The Golden HourEpisode 6"The Golden Hour"This week, we're talking about a true testament of human achievement; Western States 100.Here are some stats about the race100 miles of high country trail running through the Sierra Nevada mountains18,000 feet of elevation gain23,000 feet of elevation lossNearly half of this race is ran in the darkYou have 30 hoursThere's always a winner, but this week I talk about the "golden hour" of this race, the final 60 minutes before the cutoff where athletes scrape, claw and crawl their way to the finish line. What makes this...
2020-09-0613 minNot LastEpisode 5: The OutsiderEpisode 5"The Outsider"The band aid has been ripped off and I'll regale you on my first UCI pro race experience. Chrono Kristen Armstrong.Follow and connect on Instagram @notlast_podcast #notlastpodcast tell me your favorite part of Le Tour, or ask questions, I'd be happy to try and answer them. Subscribe and tell your friends to find us on Spotify, Apple, Google & Stitcher podcastsArtwork designed by Paige Anochibar, music generously permitted by Flamingosis.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?b...
2020-08-3024 minNot LastEpiside 4: Lanterne RougeEpisode 4 "Lanterne Rouge"Being celebrated for arriving in last place is an odd thing to consider, however when the race is so difficult, just finishing is an honor. Excerpts in this episode come from Lanterne Rouge by Max LeonardVoice over generously provided by athletics archivist and historian Lauren GossBe sure to follow the 107th edition of the Tour de France, it's always an amazing spectacle, full of drama, sportsmanship and steeped in history. Follow and connect on Instagram @notlast_podcast #notlastpodcast tell me your favorite...
2020-08-2417 minNot LastEpisode 3: Finding my driveEpisode 3 "Finding my drive"Setbacks can be a reality check and while nobody wants them, they're a necessary part of life. It's what we do when we encounter them that determines how we get through it and what impact they have on us. This episode talks about setbacks and ways to stay motivated during difficult times especially during COVID. Listen to this Ted talk by Sarah Knight"choose discomfort over resentment." - Brene BrownFollow and connect on Instagram @notlast_podcast #notlastpodcastSubscribe and tell y...
2020-08-1635 minNot LastEpisode 2: MantrasEpisode 2"Mantras"How I developed a personal mantra and use it everyday. We'll explore the differences between mantras, statements and motivational quotes and how to add these to your mental toolbox. Here is some tidbits I use that keep me centered, motivated and empowered:There is no secret, keep going.How you do anything is how you do everything.We earn our medals in the winter and collect them in the summer.Sip, Sip, Settle.Back to center.You have more to give.Cl...
2020-08-0926 minNot LastEpisode 1: Getting startedEpisode 1I want to share my story of being an OK athlete with a big scary dream. Exploring the idea of what does it mean to be "not last," and how we pick ourselves up when we are. This podcast will highlight my journey through sport and highlight the untold stories of people who gave everything for the start line. Follow and connect on Instagram @notlast_podcastArtwork designed by Paige Anochibar, music generously allowed by Flamingosis. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?business=T66MET6QSFK72&no_recurring=0&item_na...
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