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Peach PodcastS4EP11: Inside CIM, First Marathon Mindset & Big LessonsSend us a textWhat happens when a lifelong lifter turns himself into a runner and an ultra guy finally toes the line at a road marathon? We dive into a full, unfiltered walk-through of the California International Marathon—why 26.2 felt worth the leap, how the training actually fit into real life, and the pacing decisions that made race day feel strong instead of shattered. From expo buzz and shakeout nerves to the bus ride, the frosty start, and that roaring finish by the Capitol, we bring you inside the moments that matter.Max shares ho...
2025-12-2152 minPeach PodcastFrom Rare Cancer To Community: Meet Jonathan Pascual...The Power Of ServiceSend us a textWhat would you do if time felt short? We sit down with endurance athlete and clinician Jonathan Pascual to explore how a rare cancer diagnosis reshaped his relationship with pain, purpose, and community. From the start, Jonathan’s story defies the usual arc: he built a free backyard ultra that drew 600 people and raised nearly $90,000 for paraganglioma research, precisely because removing barriers created a bigger impact. His pre-race challenge—love harder, serve others, embrace discomfort—turns a run into a mission.Jonathan opens up about living with metastases across his spine, skull...
2025-12-1259 minPeach PodcastS4EP09: There Is No Finish LineSend us a textA simple sign flipped our perspective: there is no finish line. Not as a threat, but as a quiet promise that health, purpose, and progress don’t end at a medal or a milestone. We go back to our Peach roots—purpose, energy, attitude, commitment, health—and unpack how a longevity mindset changes the way we train, work, and show up for the people we love.We talk about the trap of quick fixes and why they fade once the event is over, and we trade them for small, repeatable habits that b...
2025-11-1833 minPeach PodcastS4EP08: Where Limits End And Grit Begins: Backyard Ultra 101Send us a textMiss the feeling of momentum? We hit reset and dive straight into the wild world of Backyard Ultras—the strangely simple, brutally honest format where runners tackle a 4.167-mile loop every hour on the hour until only one person remains. No prize purse. No fanfare. Just a whistle, a corral, and a test of pacing, patience, and pure grit.We break down why the loop is exactly 4.167 miles, how the hourly restart changes everything, and what it takes to manage nutrition, sleep deprivation, and mindset when the clock rules your decisions. Fr...
2025-11-0228 minPeach PodcastS4EP07: When time feels short, purpose runs long; What Would You Do Different If Time Were Short?Send us a textIn this episode we connect you with purpose-led endurance, about starting the next lap even when you know you won’t finish, and about riding at 85% without letting pride get in the way of progress.We break down how a backyard ultra actually works—3.5 miles with 550 feet of climbing every lap, every hour on the hour—and why the real race is against the clock and your own head. JP’s opening message set the tone: lean into discomfort, endure with purpose, and live with urgency and compassion. Six hundred runners showed u...
2025-10-0341 minPeach PodcastS4EP06: Beyond Plateaus: The Mental Game and the Power of Measuring ProgressSend us a textWhy does progress feel so addictive? That moment when you suddenly realize all your consistent effort is paying off delivers a powerful psychological boost that keeps you coming back for more.In this conversation, we dive deep into Daryl's recent experience at the Buffalo Stampede 10-mile road race. After months of steady trail running, he surprised himself by maintaining a pace nearly a minute faster per mile than he'd ever achieved before. That recognition of progress delivered an immediate dopamine hit that left him craving more challenges and opportunities to push...
2025-09-2038 minPeach PodcastS5EP05; Sweat, Sleds, and Super Bowl Predictions! HYROX 365?! Finding Community through Movement!Send us a textThe unmistakable buzz of football season kickoff energizes this episode as we reconnect after a busy few weeks. We dive into NFL opening weekend excitement, Daryl shares his unfiltered Super Bowl predictions—Buffalo Bills facing the Philadelphia Eagles in Santa Clara—though our hearts remain with the 49ers despite early-season injuries to Brock Purdy and George Kittle.The conversation shifts to personal milestones as we celebrate the arrival of our Death Ride finisher jerseys, those coveted symbols of accomplishment that arrive like Christmas morning for cycling enthusiasts. There's something profoundly satisfying abou...
2025-09-1338 minPeach PodcastS4EP04: Beer Mules and Surprise Reunions?! Life UnpluggedSend us a textWhat happens when carefully laid plans collide with Mother Nature's agenda? Our latest adventure started as two separate backpacking expeditions but transformed into something far more meaningful when severe weather forced an unexpected pivot.The story begins with our annual tradition at Twin Lakes, marking five years of friendship forged on mountain trails. While our regular crew packed their gear (and an unusually large supply of beer thanks to our designated "beer mule"), Daryl embarked on a challenging expedition with two Eagle Scout veterans planning a 54-mile loop with 10,000 feet of...
2025-08-2943 minPeach PodcastS4EP03: Green Flags and Trail Tales: Life Lessons at 55Send us a textMovement is medicine—not just for the body but for the mind and spirit. In this episode, we dive deep into how physical challenges create mental resilience and a foundation for lifelong wellbeing.Daryl shares insights from his company's global wellness challenge, where over 20,000 employees worldwide compete in teams to accumulate "step equivalents" through various activities. His team "Force for Good" currently ranks an impressive 3rd out of 2,377 teams! The challenge transforms exercise into a virtual global journey, building community while promoting physical activity—a brilliant example of how gamification can moti...
2025-08-1643 minPeach PodcastS4EP02: Celebrating Season 3 and Moving into Season 4 but First...Sprinting in Disneyland? LOL!Send us a textHave you ever wondered how random encounters can transform into life-changing connections? Or how ordinary consistency can create extraordinary results? In our Season 4 kickoff episode, we're taking a moment to celebrate the incredible journey of Season 3's "Setbacks to Comebacks" while sharing some hilarious recent adventures.Daryl kicks things off with a tale that had us in stitches - his wife Josephine's unexpected transformation into Usain Bolt at Disneyland, sprinting past thousands of visitors to be fourth in line for the Cars ride while he followed behind with children in tow...
2025-08-0932 minPeach PodcastS4EP01: A 2 Mile Run by a10 Year Old and the Benefits of Rucking!Send us a textDaryl recaps the exciting Wharf to Wharf 10K race weekend where Josephine, Alyssa and Angelina completed the course, while Doug reflects on how fitness behaviors spread through families when we lead by example rather than through pressure.• Josephine and Alyssa trained together using a walk-run method, crushing their usual 12:30 pace with an impressive 11:36 race time• Ava, Daryl's 10-year-old daughter, spontaneously joined her mom for a 2-mile run after being inspired by the race weekend• Doug shares his journey with rucking as an alternative to running while dealing with foot pain
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HARD PASS with Doug KezirianMorey: LeBron’s Bubble Championship ”Illegitimate” (?!?) | HARD PASS Ep. 24Morey: LeBron's Bubble Championship "Illegitimate" (?!?) | HARD PASS Ep. 24
LeBron James’ 2020 Bubble championship is under fire from 76ers GM Daryl Morey, who calls it "illegitimate" and says "many in the league see it with a giant asterisk." 🤔 But was it really a fluke, or did the Lakers earn every bit of it? Doug breaks down the context, the backstory, and why the “asterisk” debate refuses to die. Plus: Luka’s surprise Foot Locker appearance, Angel Reese catching strays from John Kruk, a bizarre LeBron AI rumor, and Kuminga trending.
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2025-08-0111 minPeach PodcastS3EP15: 20 Miles, 1000 Push-Ups, Running, Cycling, Kayaking, Lost Phone Oh My!Send us a textWhat if the biggest obstacle between you and your goals isn't your body, but your mind? This eye-opening conversation delves into the powerful realization that our physical capabilities often far exceed our mental expectations.Doug kicks things off with a remarkable story about completing Ted's birthday challenge—1,000 pushups and a 20-mile walk in a single day—despite dealing with significant foot problems and shoulder injuries. The breakthrough moment came when he remembered Daryl's mantra: "The mind quits way before the body does." This simple but profound truth carried him through moments when...
2025-07-2641 minPeach PodcastS3EP14: Beyond the Six Passes: What Makes Death Ride Legendary with Course Coordinator John Erickson and Guests!Send us a textWhen the roads close and a thousand cyclists gather in the Eastern Sierra at dawn, something magical happens. Death Ride isn't just another cycling event – it's a transformative journey that tests your limits across 103 miles and just over 14,000 feet of elevation gain through some of California's most breathtaking mountain terrain.This special episode takes you behind the scenes of "the Tour of the California Alps" with exclusive insights from course coordinator John Erickson. You'll discover how this iconic challenge has evolved since its 1978 inception while maintaining its core appeal – the rare oppo...
2025-07-181h 352025-07-1145 minPeach PodcastS3EP12; Death Ride: Unfinished BusinessSend us a textThe countdown is on! Team Peach reunites after months apart to prepare for the legendary Death Ride - a grueling 103-mile cycling challenge with 14,000 feet of elevation gain across six mountain passes in California's Sierra Nevada mountains.What makes this year's attempt special is the unfinished business from last year. As the team recounts, they were tantalizingly close to completing the full course when an unprecedented mountain storm forced many riders, including some Team Peach members, to abandon. The disappointment is still palpable, but it's transformed into fierce determination for redemption.
2025-06-2736 minPeach PodcastS3EP11: 50 miles, Countless lessons: Attitude, Mental Toughness & Serving Others!Send us a textWhat does it take to push your body and mind to complete 50 miles of mountain trails, climbing 7,500 feet of elevation through scorching heat and pitch-black darkness? This raw, unfiltered conversation takes you deep into the world of ultra-running where the real victories have nothing to do with finish times.From the practical challenges of nutrition (burning a staggering 9,400 calories) to the unexpected difficulty of nighttime trail navigation, every mile delivered hard-earned wisdom. The most powerful moment? Finding a fellow runner stranded without water at mile 33, sharing their limited supply...
2025-06-2047 minPeach PodcastS3EP10: How Ordinary Consistency Creates Extraordinary Results with Ted Enea!Send us a textEver wondered how some people maintain incredible fitness well into their 60s and beyond? Meet Ted Enea, our first guest of Season 2, who embodies the power of consistency, persistence, and patience in health and fitness.At 67 (turning 68 this July), Ted doesn't consider himself extraordinary. Rather, he describes himself as "an ordinary person doing ordinary things consistently," which has enabled him to achieve remarkable results. Currently maintaining a streak of over 600 consecutive days with 10,000+ steps and averaging 15-16,000 steps daily, Ted is also on track to complete 68,000 push-ups in 2025. His story demonstrates...
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Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte HornetsVJ Edgecombe RISING, Should Hornets TRADE UP To Get Him | Kon Knueppel vs Tre Johnson at #4?The Charlotte Hornets are zeroed in on one thing heading into the NBA Draft: character. According to new reporting from Rafael Barlowe, the front office is “dead set” on drafting players with strong intel and professionalism—like VJ Edgecombe and Kon Knueppel. But is this focus on character coming at the expense of top-tier talent?Walker and Doug dissect how Edgecombe’s draft stock is skyrocketing—he even had dinner with Tyrese Maxey and Daryl Morey in Philly. If the Sixers take him at #3, should the Hornets trade up? Or stay put at #4 and choose between high-IQ shotmaker...
2025-06-1235 minLocked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte HornetsCharlotte’s Draft DILEMMA: Ace Bailey Fit? VJ Edgecombe's RISE | Tre Johnson's VERY Familiar CompMatt Moore dropped more draft nuggets and we’re all in on the chaos. Could VJ Edgecombe really go top three? If so, that might leave the Hornets staring directly at Ace Bailey, and that’s where the debate gets real. We break down why the Sixers could shake everything up at pick No. 3 — and how Daryl Morey’s preferences might push Charlotte into a wild choice.Read Matt: https://hardwoodparoxysm.substack.comWe explore why Tre Johnson could be more of a Philly fit and whether his Malik Monk comp actually holds weight. Then it's on...
2025-06-1035 minPeach PodcastS3EP09: The Road Less Pedaled: Finding Joy in the Pain: One Year of Podcasting!Send us a textSaddle up for an adrenaline-pumping journey through the wild world of cycling as we mark our one-year podcast anniversary! What better way to celebrate than sharing our most hair-raising bike adventure yet—conquering the legendary Pine Flat climb in Sonoma County. Picture this: brutal 18% gradients, depleted energy reserves, and the unexpected soundtrack of semi-automatic rifle fire as local recreational shooters turn the mountainside into an impromptu range. Our mission? Touch the fabled yellow gate that professional cyclists have made legendary.The cycling excitement doesn't stop there. We break down Simon Yates' in...
2025-06-0636 minPeach PodcastS3EP08: Beyond Beginners 53 Episodes...What's Next?Send us a textWhat in your life are you a beginner at these days?This deceptively powerful question frames our one-year podcast anniversary episode, challenging us to examine where we're growing versus where we're playing it safe. When we only do things we've already mastered, our lives remain constrained to a small, comfortable sandbox. But embracing beginner status—with all its awkwardness and uncertainty—expands our world exponentially.Our podcast journey epitomizes this principle. From terrified novices to confident conversationalists 53 episodes later, we've discovered the transformative power of consistent practice and patience. Yet...
2025-05-3055 minPeach PodcastS3EP07: "Everything is Fuel": Ruben Cuevas's Story: Gathering StrengthSend us a textWhat happens when life completely immobilizes you? For Ruben Cuevas, a mysterious back injury on Father's Day 2019 became the catalyst for an extraordinary transformation that would lead him to complete three Ironman triathlons and a 100-mile ultramarathon.Ruben takes us deep into the moment when his mobility was suddenly stripped away, leaving him unable to stand without excruciating pain. Rather than surrendering to extended rest, he discovered "active recovery" through stretching and flexibility work, igniting a journey that would completely redefine his relationship with physical endurance. The powerful realization that he'd...
2025-05-161h 05Peach PodcastS3EP06: Rewards of Routines and Rituals; The Power of Daily HabitsSend us a textEver wondered how ordinary people accomplish extraordinary feats? The secret might be simpler than you think. This week, we dive into the transformative power of consistent routines and rituals that create stability and facilitate remarkable personal growth.Daryl shares his journey from being the guy who woke at 4AM for years to someone who now prioritizes quality sleep until 6AM. The results were astonishing – within just 2-3 weeks, his energy levels soared, and his need for daytime naps disappeared. But the transformation didn't stop there. By implementing consistent core strength training an...
2025-05-0942 minPeach PodcastS3EP05: When Your Body Says Stop, But Your Mind Won't QuitSend us a text"The pain of recovery is often greater than the pain of the injury, but the healing is worth it."We've all been there - that moment when your carefully constructed fitness routine gets derailed by an unexpected injury or life event. What happens next defines your journey.This episode dives deep into the challenging territory of navigating setbacks on your health journey. Doug shares his candid experience of how a five-day family trip to support relatives during a loss stretched into a 16-day adventure, completely disrupting his nutrition and...
2025-05-0245 minPeach PodcastS3EP04: Why Not? The Joy of Trying New ThingsSend us a textWhat happens when you transform from a running-hater to someone who seeks out nighttime trail adventures with headlamps? Daryl's unexpected journey into ultrarunning becomes the launching point for a deeper conversation about embracing discomfort and seeking new experiences.The hosts introduce "The Kevin Rule"—a powerful life philosophy about scheduling mini adventures every other month to build what they call a "life resume." These aren't necessarily grand expeditions but rather intentional steps outside your comfort zone that accumulate into a life rich with meaningful experiences. Whether it's trying trail running after ye...
2025-04-2531 minPeach PodcastS3EP03: When Friends Help Each Other Push Past Their Limits: The Silver Moon Race ExperienceSend us a textUnder the glow of a full moon, two ordinary guys in their 50s pushed themselves through vineyards and orchards to complete their first ultra-endurance challenge - the six-hour Silver Moon Race.What happens when you sign up for something that scares you? Daryl and Eric share the raw, unfiltered story of their journey from casual half-marathon runners to ultra-endurance athletes. Their preparation wasn't extraordinary - just consistent two-hour training runs and strength sessions - proving that persistence matters more than perfection.The emotional rollercoaster they experienced mirrors what many...
2025-04-181h 02Peach PodcastS3EP02: Cancer Diagnosis and Coaching Young Champions with Tony Kyaw!Send us a textWhat happens when a fit, active runner who coaches youth track suddenly faces a prostate cancer diagnosis? For our guest this week, Tony Kyaw , this unexpected health crisis became both a physical and mental marathon – one that would transform his approach to life, family, and personal goals.Tony's story begins with a routine physical that revealed slightly elevated PSA levels. Despite being physically active and feeling healthy, this early warning sign led to further testing and ultimately a cancer diagnosis that shook his world. Most remarkable was Tony's experience of living wi...
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