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NVDM TriathlonEp 40: Optimizing Performance: Dr. Matt Smith on Strength, Mobility, and Longevity in SportTo listen to the full podcast, you must be an NVDM Athlete.All NVDM Athletes please check your email for the link to the full episodeCheckout NVDM!www.nvdmcoaching.comUse Code NVDM to save on Raw + Revive:Revive:https://revivesups.com/?r=nllk8&utm_campaign=bc&utm_source=nllk8Raw:https://raw.rfrl.co/vrox8In Episode 40 of the NVDM Triathlon Team Podcast, we’re joined by the exceptional Dr. Matt Smith—sports chiropractor, strength coach, and founder of EverAthlete. Dr. Smith shares his expertise from work...2025-01-2710 min
The EverAthlete PodcastGrand Canyon R2R2R Recap w/ Strava Founder, Mark GaineyIn this episode, Matt is joined by Mark Gainey, a lifelong endurance athlete and the co-founder of Strava. During the show, Matt and Mark breakdown their recent experience completing The Grand Canyon R2R2R2, an iconic 44 mile run across The Grand Canyon and back. Join Strava: https://www.strava.comFollow EverAthlete For More:Instagram: @everathleteOnline Training Programs: www.everathlete.fit2024-05-241h 46The EverAthlete PodcastKidnapping, Trauma, Healing, and Evolving with Rock Climbing Pioneer Beth RoddenIn this episode, Matt is joined by Beth Rodden who is one of the best female rock climbers of all time, and a globally recognized ambassador for the outdoor community. She has achieved a number of notable free climbs on El Capitan, the 3,000-foot monolith in Yosemite National Park, and has also established the hardest first ascent of a crack climb ever done by a woman. As if being a world class rock climber wasn’t enough to fit into one life story, Beth’s journey has been nothing short of incredible. When she was 20 years old, she a...2024-05-0258 minThe EverAthlete PodcastShould You Wear Minimalist Shoes In The Gym? A Practical Discussion About Feet.In this episode, Dr. Matt sits down with Dr. Pierre Meunier who is a physical therapist at EverAthlete and former profession triathlete and swimmer. In this discussion, Matt and Pierre talk through their main considerations when making recommendations around footwear for strength training. Follow EverAthlete For More:Instagram: @everathleteOnline Training Programs: www.everathlete.fit2024-02-0459 minThe EverAthlete PodcastBike Packing 680 Days Across 20+ Countries with Adam SwansonIn this episode, Dr. Matt sits down with Adam Swanson who, at the age of 17, began a bike packing trip that would ultimately last 680 days traveling through over 20 countries. In their conversation, Adam talks through the incredible experiences that he had along his journey and the many lessons he learned along the way.Follow Adam:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acrosstheworldbybike/?hl=enAdam’s Website: https://twowheelsoneworld.orgFollow EverAthlete For More: Instagram: @everathlete Online Training Programs: www.everathlete.fit2024-01-221h 24The EverAthlete PodcastThe Courage To QuitIn this episode, we go deep on the topic of mindful perseverance and developing discretion around the things that we walk away from in honor of following the path to ultimate success.2024-01-1540 minThe EverAthlete PodcastGoal Setting For 2024In this episode, Dr. Matt discusses details around taking a break from the podcast and a vulnerable look at his intentions for 2024. 2024-01-051h 07
Roxy's Ride & Inspire RAWcast - Mountain Bike & Mindset PodcastCrashing your MTB (too) often? Pro MTB-Coach shares the top reasons (and how to avoid them)! #005As a full-time mountain bike coach I see SO many avoidable crashes - in this episode I am sharing some of the top reasons why I see riders crash and how you can avoid them, by following easy and practical rules, practicing in a specific environment and by choosing your riptides wisely.
Would you like to access my proven drills to crash less and ride safer? Then start my free on-bike equilibrium course here: https://roxybike.podia.com/trackstand-challenge-drill-to-skill-with-roxy
Work with me from home on your skills and mental strength: https://roxybike.podia.com/mountain-bike-online-courses 2023-09-1711 minThe EverAthlete PodcastEssential Keys To Developing Skills w/ Pro MTB Skills Coach Roxy Ride & InspireIn this episode, Dr. Matt sits down with Pro MTB Skills Coach, Roxy who is an in-person and online skills coach for mountain bike athletes of all ages and skill levels. In this conversation, Matt and Roxy explore the keys to skill development and the many connections between progression in sport and personal growth.Follow Roxy:Get Coaching: https://roxybike.podia.comInstagram: @roxybike_coachingYoutube: Roxy Bike Ride and InspireFollow EverAthlete For More:Instagram: @everathlete...2023-09-041h 09The EverAthlete PodcastCheating Death with Pro Ultra Runner Hillary AllenIn this episode, Dr. Matt sits down with Pro Ultra Runner and Elite Endurance Athlete, Hillary Allen. Not only is Hillary a professional athlete, she is also an endurance coach, an inspirational speaker, and the author of her autobiographical book, Out and Back. During their conversation, Hillary and Matt discuss Hillary's heroic journey back from a near fatal accident in 2017, when she fell over 150 feet off of the side of a mountain during a trail race in Norway. Follow Hillary:Instagram: @hillygoat_climbsCoaching: https://www.hillaryallen.com2023-08-291h 19The EverAthlete PodcastLeadville 100, Racing strategy, & Life Lessons From Former Pro Cyclist Rose GrantIn this episode, Dr. Matt sits down with Rose Grant, a 5x Marathon MTB National Champion, a 4x World Championship National Team Member, and a 2x Leadville Champion. Not only is Rose a very decorated cyclist with an amazingly successful career. But, she’s also an incredibly deep person with tremendous perspective on sport and life, which they dive into as they discuss The Leadville 100 Race. Follow Rose:Instagram: @RosekgrantCoaching: https://gotenac.com/#programsFollow EverAthlete For More:Instagram: @everathleteOnl...2023-08-1246 minThe EverAthlete PodcastBreaking Down Mental Barriers with Sonya LooneyIn this episode, Dr. Matt sits down with Professional Mountain Biker, Podcast Host, and Mental Performance Coach - Sonya Looney to discuss how to break down mental barriers and move towards the things we want to achieve. Follow Sonya:Instagram: @sonyalooneySonya's Podcast: The Sonya Looney ShowSonya's Website: www.sonyalooney.comFollow EverAthlete For More:Instagram: www.instagram.com/everathlete/channel/?hl=enOnline Training Programs: www.everathlete.fit2023-08-021h 35The EverAthlete PodcastOzempic, Bike Crashes, & Our Most Valuable AssetIn this episode, Dr. Matt hits a few pertinent topics like his recent bike crashes, the magic weight loss drug Ozempic, and our most valuable asset.Follow EverAthlete For More:Instagram: www.instagram.com/everathlete/channel/?hl=enOnline Training Programs: www.everathlete.fit2023-07-2821 minThe EverAthlete PodcastUntil The Wheels Fall Off - Lessons About PerseveranceIn this episode, Dr. Matt discusses lessons learned about perseverance from our recent podcast guests.Follow EverAthlete For More:Instagram: www.instagram.com/everathlete/channel/?hl=enOnline Training Programs: www.everathlete.fit2023-07-2019 minThe EverAthlete PodcastReturn From A Catastrophic Knee Injury w/ Pro Skier & Mountaineer, John CollinsonIn this episode, we dive into part 2 of our conversation with John Collinson where he shares about his journey back to skiing professionally from an injury he experienced in 2021, where he ruptured his ACL, PCL, MCL, and Patellar Tendon while Skiing in competition. Follow John:Instagram: @johncollinsonJohn's Links: https://linktr.ee/JohnCollinsonFollow EverAthlete For More:Instagram: www.instagram.com/everathlete/channel/?hl=enOnline Training Programs: www.everathlete.fit2023-07-1655 minThe EverAthlete PodcastYoungest Ever To Climb The 7 Summits - Pro Skier & Mountaineer, John Collinson (Part 1)In this episode, Dr. Matt sits down with Professional Free Skier & Mountaineer, John Collinson. In part one (of 2) of their conversation, John talks through his early childhood, being raised in the mountains of Utah, his epic journey in climbing The 7 Summits at the age of 17, and his progression into life as a professional skier. Follow John:Instagram: @johncollinsonJohn's Links: https://linktr.ee/JohnCollinsonFollow EverAthlete For More:Instagram: www.instagram.com/everathlete/channel/?hl=enOnline Training Programs:...2023-07-1158 minThe EverAthlete PodcastAMA: Training Around Healing Wounds, Reducing Inflammation, and Improving Healing TimelinesThis episode is the first entry in our 1 Question Wednesday Series - each week, we'll explore a question from all of you. This week, Dr. Matt talks through a question from a mountain biker who crashed and sustained an injury to their knee that required stitches. We review key things to keep in mind in navigating wound healing and how to train around, assist in healing, and reduce inflammation in an injury that requires stitches. Follow EverAthlete For More:Instagram: www.instagram.com/everathlete/channel/?hl=enOnline Training Programs:2023-07-0511 minThe EverAthlete PodcastBiggest Mistakes Made By Athletes, Unbound 200, and The State of Gravel with Chris McgovernIn this episode, Dr. Matt sits down with renowned endurance coach and former professional cyclist, Chris Mcgovern. During the conversation, Chris talks about the biggest mistakes that he sees athletes make, how to optimize your relationship with your coach, Unbound 200, and the state of gravel riding. Follow Chris:Coaching Services: https://foreverendurance.com/chris-mcgovern/Mcgovern Cycles: @mcgoverncyclesFollow EverAthlete For More:Instagram: www.instagram.com/everathlete/channel/?hl=enOnline Training Programs: www.everathlete.fit2023-06-301h 20The EverAthlete PodcastJourney Of A Pro Cyclist Turned Elite Endurance Coach With Chris McgovernIn this episode, Dr. Matt sits down with renowned endurance coach, Chris Mcgovern to explore his journey as a young athlete and the progression into his career as a professional cyclist. Chris talks through his experiences with the highs and lows of life as an athlete and how that ultimately led him to beginning his career as a coach in which he’s worked with some of the best athletes on the planet in off-road cycling, even serving as the head coach of Team USA Cyclocross, leading them to a silver medal at the world championships. In this...2023-06-261h 12The EverAthlete PodcastPro Triathletes Go On A Wild Adventure with Amanda Presgraves and Erin HorilIn today's episode, Dr. Matt sits down with Amanda Presgraves and Erin Horil who are both professional triathletes who took a break from competitive triathlon this past weekend to take on a self-powered triathlon adventure across the state of Virgina. This conversation explores friendship, self-powered adventure, deep personal challenges, perseverance, and everything in between.Follow Amanda:Instagram: @amandapresgravesStrava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/24117754?oq=AmandaBuy Her Cook Book: The Non-Recipe BookFollow Erin:Instagram: @horileeeStrava:...2023-06-221h 22The EverAthlete PodcastLessons From 3 Years of 100+ Miles/Week with Ultra Runner Andy GlazeIn this episode, Dr. Matt sits down with Andy Glaze, a prolific ultra runner who has been on a HEATER of a run streak having run over 100 miles each week for over 3 years. This conversation is full of insight from Andy's running career and all of the life lessons that he's gathered along the way.Follow Andy:Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/7319568?oq=andInstagram: @amglazeTik Tok: @glazerunsFollow EverAthlete For More:Instagram: www.instagram.com/everathlete...2023-06-151h 30The EverAthlete PodcastMarry The Process, Divorce The ResultsIn this episode, Dr. Matt talks through the act of Marrying The Process and Divorcing The Results. Whether you are pursuing athletic dreams, building a business, or taking on a big personal challenge, this episode is for you.Follow EverAthlete For More:Instagram: www.instagram.com/everathlete/channel/?hl=enOnline Training Programs: www.everathlete.fit2023-06-1216 minThe EverAthlete PodcastIce Baths - A Practical DiscussionIn this episode, Dr. Matt has a candid discussion about the craze of ice baths that has taken social media by storm. We explore the elements of mental health, inflammation, performance, and practicality of integrating ice baths into your daily routine.Follow EverAthlete For More:Instagram: www.instagram.com/everathlete/channel/?hl=enOnline Training Programs: www.everathlete.fit2023-06-0733 minThe EverAthlete PodcastConquering Self Doubt - Lessons From Our First 3 GuestsWhether you're taking on big challenges in your sport, life, or business; we all struggle with those dark voices in our minds that tell us we don't have what it takes. In this episode, Dr. Matt dives into lessons he learned from our first three podcast guests and what their stories told us about how to navigate self doubt on the path to ultimate success.Follow EverAthlete For More:Instagram: www.instagram.com/everathlete/channel/?hl=enOnline Training Programs: www.everathlete.fit2023-05-3115 minThe EverAthlete PodcastBuilding Resilience with Former Special Ops Marine Raider and Co-Founder of Deep End Fitness, Don TranIn this episode, Dr. Matt sits down with Don Tran who spent 12 years serving in special operations in the marines as a marine raider. After leaving the military, Don went on to co-found Deep End Fitness, a water training program built from the tools that Don learned in the military to develop confidence and competency in and out of the water.Follow EverAthlete For More: Instagram: www.instagram.com/everathlete/channel/?hl=en Website: www.everathlete.fitFollow Don: https://www.instagram.com/don...2023-05-241h 26The EverAthlete PodcastUltra Running, Lessons From Digging Deep, and Top 10 at The Miwok 100k with Sam HughesIn this episode, Dr. Matt sits down with Ultra Runner and EverAthlete Ambassador, Sam Hughes following his top-10 finish at The Miwok 100k. Matt and Sam talk all things ultra running, Sam's training leading up to Miwok, the race day experience, and the many lessons along Sam's running journey.Want more episodes like this one? Subscribe to the pod wherever you listen!Follow For More:Instagram: www.instagram.com/everathlete/channel/?hl=enWebsite: www.everathlete.fitKeep Up With Sam:...2023-05-1547 minThe EverAthlete PodcastTriathlon, Entrepreneurship, and Leading Women - Founder of Betty Designs, Kristin MayerIn this episode, Dr. Matt sits down with Kristin Mayer - The founder of Betty Designs, seasoned triathlete, and overall badass. Kristin shares her story of evolving into a triathlete, starting Betty Designs on the tail end of a divorce at the age of 42, and how she has built an incredible community of women in the triathlon space through The Betty Squad.Follow For More:Instagram: www.instagram.com/everathlete/channel/?hl=enWebsite: www.everathlete.fitKeep Up With Kristin:Instagram:...2023-05-081h 09The EverAthlete PodcastBreath Work Pt. 1: Hospitalized by Panic AttacksIn this episode, Dr. Matt kicks off our series on Breath Work by detailing a very personal story about his own struggle with panic attacks and anxiety that left him in the hospital. Years down the line, Dr. Matt began exploring breath work and quickly realized the intimate connection between stress and breath.2023-05-0617 minThe EverAthlete Podcast7 Rules For Navigating Any InjuryIn this episode, Dr. Matt discusses 7 principles for successfully navigating any injury. If you or someone you know is currently working through a rehab process, this episode is for you.2023-05-0314 minThe EverAthlete PodcastWhen The Work Gets HardIn this episode, Dr. Matt discusses the inevitable adversity that comes along with taking on challenges. Whether you're chasing athletic dreams, growing your career as a professional, or doing deep personal work, this episode is for you.2023-04-3013 min
Grow the GoodStrength Training for Endurance Athletes with Dr. Matthew Smith from EverAthlete Dr. Matt Smith, DC, CES, is a sports chiropractor, strength coach, and founder of EverAthlete - an online training, recovery, and injury rehabilitation platform for adventure athletes. Matt grew up in San Jose, California and received his doctorate at Palmer West Chiropractic College, graduating valedictorian of his class. He has spent the past 15 years in the fitness and injury rehabilitation field. During that time, he has served as a trusted rehab consultant and coach to professional athletes, Olympians, high school and collegiate athletes, and weekend warriors looking to improve their health and performance. Outs...2023-04-141h 00
Grow the GoodHow to Apply Effort, Energy, and Values to Thrive with Sonya and Dr. Diana Hill Diana Hill, PhD is a clinical psychologist, international trainer and sought-out speaker on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and compassion. I spoke with Diana just over a year ago on my podcast about healthy striving and psychological flexibility. Diana is the host of the podcast Your Life in Process and co- author of ACT Daily Journal and works with organizations and individuals to develop psychological flexibility so that they can take wise action toward fulfilling and impactful lives. Integrating her over 20 years of meditation experience with yoga and psychological training, Diana blogs for Ps...2023-04-081h 01
Grow the GoodPerspective Shifting from Hospice and Bikepacking the World with Jerry Kopack Jerry Kopack started his career in the corporate world. But at the age of 31, he completely shifted his career and opened a hospice in Colorado with his mom. The perspective-changing experience led him to begin traveling the world and open himself up to new opportunities. His biking adventures began in Africa and continued on to India, Nepal, Israel and more. He learned about the beauty of the world and of people and wrote about his journey in his new book The World Spins By. In this week’s episode, Sony...2023-03-311h 01
Runners of The BayEpisode 83: Anh Bui on What it Means to Run, Train, and Race ResilientlyAnh Bui joins the podcast to talk about her journey to becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy, starting her own run coach and PT business, Run Resiliently, and breaking 3 hours at CIM after DNFing at the Chicago Marathon.
Some highlights from our conversation:
🔨 Breaking 3 hours in the marathon at her third marathon this year
🩺 Having to be her own PT mid-race
💎 Trusting lifetime fitness when training blocks are imperfect
💪 Why it is better to go into a race undertrained
🏀 Finding running after being cut from the basketball team
👟 The importance of an individualized approach to gait assessments
👀 How watching elite athletes in Boulder h...2022-01-191h 13Runners of The BayEpisode 82: Amy Leedham on the Road Back to being "The Punisher"Amy Leedham, professional trail runner, 2:48 marathoner, architect and sustainability consultant, wife, and mother to Aila, joins the podcast to talk about her postpartum journey and how she balances running at a high level with work and now motherhood.
Some highlights from our conversation:
⚽️ Love for running started on the soccer field
🦄 Going to school in Boston inspired her to run the marathon
🐿 Pursuing a demanding career as an architect and carving out a specialty in sustainability
⛰ How she got her start as a trail runner
⏳ Her approach to setting wor...2022-01-121h 14Runners of The BayEpisode 81: Holly Clarke Returns and Breaks Through With PurposeHolly Clarke of the Impala RacingTeam returns to talk about what she’s been up to since we last spoke to her in August of 2020. We recorded this episode before the USATF announced the new Olympic Trials Qualifying standard and before Holly ran CIM and (spoiler alert), saw that 2:37 and said, “hold my Negroni” and ran a 2:36:52. Holly is always a delight to talk to and we loved having her back on!
Some highlights from our conversation:
🏔 How her first “ultra” went (and whether or not she considers it an ultra)
🎽 Deciding to make a shift in...2021-12-151h 13Runners of The BayEpisode 80: Sophie Payne on Finding Running, Being a Competitor, and Exploring her PotentialSophie Payne of the Impala RacingTeam joins to talk about how she found running after burning out on soccer, finding her running team, training for CIM and racing with some of her best friends, and going to the Tokyo Olympics for work.
Some highlights from our conversation:
⚽️Loving team sports as a child
🇪🇸Signing up for her first half marathon while studying abroad in Spain
🔥How she reconnected with her competitive spirit after athletic burnout
💫Why the 2018 Chicago marathon was a turning point for her identity as a runner
⚖️Balancin...2021-12-081h 15Runners of The BayEpisode 79: Pamela Iwaszewicz Teaches Us To Approach Running With JoyPamela Iwaszewicz, winner of the Skyline to Sea 50k and member of David and Megan Roche’s SWAP team, joins the pod to talk about her running journey and switching from trails to the roads to train for CIM.
Some highlights from our conversation:
❤️🔥How a race in the 3rd grade cemented her passion for running
🙌Why she walked on and then off the team at UC Davis
🏃♀️Starting a women’s running club that’s still active
🌲 A trail run in Santa Cruz that was the worst… and the best
🤝 Meeting her co...2021-12-011h 06
wise athletes podcastTraining for Injury Prevention with Matthew Smith, DC CESSponsor: RePowerU -- a free fitness practices assessment (a 10-minute questionnaire)
Matthew Smith, DC, CES
Dr. Matt Smith is a sports chiropractor, strength coach, and the founder of EverAthlete, an online strength training, injury prevention, and recovery resource for outdoor enthusiasts. Matt has been a trusted coach and consultant to some of the best athletes and highest performers in the world, helping them navigate injuries and perform at their best.
EverAthlete website: https://www.everathlete.fit/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everathlete/?hl=en
Part 1 — Breathwork for Recovery (episode 48) -- h...2021-11-2941 min
wise athletes podcast#49 -- Training for Injury Prevention with Matthew Smith, DC CES
Sponsor: RePowerU — a free fitness practices assessment (a 10-minute questionnaire)
Matthew Smith, DC, CES
Dr. Matt Smith is a sports chiropractor, strength coach, and the founder of EverAthlete, an online strength training, injury prevention, and recovery resource for outdoor enthusiasts. Matt has been a trusted coach and consultant to some of the best athletes and highest performers in the world, helping them navigate injuries and perform at their best.
EverAthlete website: https://www.everathlete.fit/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everathlete/?hl=en
Part 1 — Breathwork for Recovery (episode 48) — https://www.wise...2021-11-2941 minwise athletesTraining for Injury Prevention with Matthew Smith, DC CESSponsor: RePowerU -- a free fitness practices assessment (a 10-minute questionnaire)
Matthew Smith, DC, CES
Dr. Matt Smith is a sports chiropractor, strength coach, and the founder of EverAthlete, an online strength training, injury prevention, and recovery resource for outdoor enthusiasts. Matt has been a trusted coach and consultant to some of the best athletes and highest performers in the world, helping them navigate injuries and perform at their best.
EverAthlete website: https://www.everathlete.fit/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everathlete/?hl=en
Part 1 — Breathwork for Recovery (episode 48) -- h...2021-11-2941 minwise athletes podcast#48 -- Breathwork for Faster Recovery -- Matthew Smith, EverAthlete
Sponsor: RePowerU — a free fitness practices assessment (a 10-minute questionnaire)
Matthew Smith, DC, CES
Dr. Matt Smith is a sports chiropractor, strength coach, and the founder of EverAthlete, an online strength training, injury prevention, and recovery resource for outdoor enthusiasts. Matt has been a trusted coach and consultant to some of the best athletes and highest performers in the world, helping them navigate injuries and perform at their best.
EverAthlete website: https://www.everathlete.fit/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everathlete/?hl=en
Summary
During exercise, appr...2021-11-2855 minwise athletes podcastBreathwork for Faster Recovery -- Matthew Smith, EverAthleteSponsor: RePowerU -- a free fitness practices assessment (a 10-minute questionnaire)
Matthew Smith, DC, CES
Dr. Matt Smith is a sports chiropractor, strength coach, and the founder of EverAthlete, an online strength training, injury prevention, and recovery resource for outdoor enthusiasts. Matt has been a trusted coach and consultant to some of the best athletes and highest performers in the world, helping them navigate injuries and perform at their best.
EverAthlete website: https://www.everathlete.fit/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everathlete/?hl=en
Summary
During exercise, ap...2021-11-2855 minwise athletesBreathwork for Faster Recovery -- Matthew Smith, EverAthleteSponsor: RePowerU -- a free fitness practices assessment (a 10-minute questionnaire)
Matthew Smith, DC, CES
Dr. Matt Smith is a sports chiropractor, strength coach, and the founder of EverAthlete, an online strength training, injury prevention, and recovery resource for outdoor enthusiasts. Matt has been a trusted coach and consultant to some of the best athletes and highest performers in the world, helping them navigate injuries and perform at their best.
EverAthlete website: https://www.everathlete.fit/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everathlete/?hl=en
Summary
During exercise, ap...2021-11-2855 minRunners of The BayEpisode 78: Imran Khoja on Finding Resilience Through RunningImran Khoja, entrepreneur, Stanford Graduate School of Business alum, and sub 2:45 marathoner (and good friend of the Pod), joins the podcast to talk about training for CIM and how he balances working hard, training hard, and running fast.
Some highlights from our conversation:
🏃🏾 Finding community in sports all over the world
☀️ Learning how to show up on the days when you’re not feeling good
🔁 Why running is a kind learning environment
🎽 How business school inspired him to run his first marathon
🛠 Figuring out the right tools and community to help...2021-11-241h 03
The Gravel Ride. A cycling podcastEverAthlete - Dr. Matt SmithThis week we are joined by Dr. Matt Smith, Founder EverAthlete. Matt walks us through the importance of strength training for gravel cyclists. Presented by: Competitive Cyclist Join The Ridership Episode Transcription (please excuse the typos): EverAthlete - Dr. Matt [00:00:00] Craig Dalton: Hello and welcome to the gravel rod podcast. I'm your host Craig Dalton. This week on the show, we've got Dr. Matt Smith from ever athlete coming to talk to us. About the importance. Once of strength training for cyclists. [00:00:14] Before we jump in, we n...2021-11-2339 minRunners of The BayEpisode 77: Lizzy Rountree Returns and Talks Training, Racing with Friends, and Gearing up for CIMLizzy Rountree (episode #53) returns to the pod to talk about her new coach and training for CIM, which will be her first marathon since the Olympic Trials. Lizzy shares how she’s evolved as an athlete since her last marathon and what will be different this time around at CIM.
Some highlights from our conversation:
💃 Why an acute injury earlier this year was actually a blessing
🙌 Working with Dena Evans as her coach
🙅♀️ Deciding not to run Chicago
🏠 How working from home has helped her improve her running and recovery routine...2021-11-1754 minRunners of The BayEpisode 76: ROTB Co-host Mimi talks about Boston and why you shouldn't plan your wedding for 10 days after a marathonMimi Albert (now Kellogg) shares her experience at the 125th Boston Marathon, and spoiler alert: it was a hard day. We talk about the days before the race, her mindset going into the race, what it was like racing a marathon for the first time since the pandemic, and how quickly the fire to race again returns after she crossed the finish line.
Some highlights from our conversation:
💊 Dealing with a dreaded UTI in the days before the race
🙅♀️ Recognizing and rejecting her disordered eating voice
😎 The vibe in Boston pre-race
🏁 The stra...2021-11-031h 06
The Gravel Ride. A cycling podcastIn the Dirt 26: Bars, Bags, Bikepacking and weightsIn this week's In the Dirt, Randall and Craig take a look at gravel handlebar trends, new bags from Post Carry Co, Craig's new strength training with EverAthlete, a new Bay Area bikepacking route and tease an ongoing discussion of social media and cycling in The Ridership. Bay Area Triple Bypass Route Post Carry Bags Whisky Spano Bar Support the Podcast Join The Ridership Automated transcription, please excuse the typos and errors: Untitled [00:00:00] Craig Dalton: Hello and welcome to the gravel r...2021-11-0234 minRunners of The BayEpisode 75: Jenni Dubman on Running as an Identity and Creating Spaces and Places for All RunnersJenni Dubman, co-founder of Nth Degree Athletic Club and leader in the Bay Area running community joins the pod to talk about her running origin story, finding her people in the running community, and why she felt a responsibility to grow and preserve the running community that helped shape her.
Some highlights from our conversation:
🌉 Her experience leading Take The Bridge in SF
🐢 Coming in dead last in cross country races in high school
⏩ The transition from running being a hobby to a lifestyle
🪝 How Concrete Runners and Nike Run Club go...2021-10-191h 12Runners of The BayEpisode 74: Matt Forsman is Back and Up to His Old HauntsMatt Forsman is back to the podcast to talk about the return to in-person racing and how his Haunted Bay Area Road Trip has evolved since last year. Matt discusses why this April was a breaking point for him and the challenges of figuring out the right mix of in-person and virtual events. We also hear how the Ninja Loop was the origin for his racing company Sasquatch Racing.
Some highlights from our conversation:
✅ The challenges of getting a permit for an in-person race
🔗 Inclusivity in event organizing
🎽 The return of group tr...2021-10-071h 07Runners of The BayEpisode 73: Mike Olzinski Talks About Running, Taking Chances, and Evolving as a CoachIn today’s episode we’re chatting with Mike Olzinski, runner and coach at Purple Patch Fitness and Nth Degree. Mike shares his evolution as an athlete, and how his own running has shaped his coaching philosophy.
Some highlights from our conversation:
💥 The power of the “fake it until you make it” philosophy
🧘“Dude, breathe”
🦷 Going from dental assistant to a career in athletics
🎽 Racing at open track meets and embracing coming in DFL
💫 How he used a 1:1 coaching appointment with Matt Dixon to get a job at Purple Patch
🧪 Finding confidence experimenting with different training methods
🧬 Being a living laboratory for his athletes and a...2021-09-231h 18Runners of The BayEpisode 72: Garrick Chan Talks About Running, Writing, and Being an AdvocateIn today’s episode we’re chatting with Garrick Chan, founder and creator of Asian Athlete Spotlight, writer, and member of the Bay Area’s Wolfpack Running Club. Garrick shares what inspired him to start Asian Athlete Spotlight on Instagram, how he expresses himself as a writer, and how he found running at an early age.
Some highlights from our conversation:
👟 Garrick’s running goals and his journey to a sub-16 5K
🎽Training for and completing his first marathon
🌠Why creating a space on the internet to highlight the stories of Asian Athletes is...2021-09-161h 06Runners of The BayEpisode 70: Dez Taylor-Douglas on Midnight Runners, Listening to Intuition, and Solidarity in RunningIn today’s episode we’re chatting with Dez Taylor-Douglas, a runner, scientist, SF captain at Midnight Runners, and dog dad. Dez shares how he grew up on the track and how his running started off as pure fun and how he got back to that place after getting burned out. Dez talks about how intuition, community, and solidarity have helped him find his path on the roads, trails, and life.
Some highlights from our conversation:
😵 Racing so hard that he passed out
👟 A devastating injury during a big pre-race workout
👀 Running a marathon on a week’s worth of training
🔑 Tria...2021-09-011h 09
Runners of The BayEpisode 69: Reliving Western States 100 with Deanna Kwong and Eric KingIn today’s episode catch up with Deanna Kwong and Eric King to hear about their experience at Western States. Eric was featured in our Western States series and shortly after our conversation he reached out to us looking for a pacer. Enter returning guest Deanna, who jumped at the chance to help Eric. In this episode we talk about how Eric and Deanna first started talking about a pacing strategy, about Deanna’s mindset as a pacer, how Eric’s first part of the race went, and their different perspectives and experiences out there on the trail.
Some hi...2021-08-241h 01Runners of The BayEpisode 68: Gabi Maudiere Has Learned to Follow Her IntuitionIn today’s episode we’re chatting with Gabi Maudiere, a runner, personal trainer, run coach, intuitive eating counselor, and a passionate advocate for anti-diet athletes. Gabi shares how her relationship with running and disordered eating led her to ED recovery and ultimately her passion for intuitively eating and helping other athletes learn how to honor their own health with “gentle nutrition”. She also gives us a behind the scenes take on crewing her partner at Western States this year and doing a 14-day hike on the John Muir Trail!
Some highlights from our conversation:
🔥 What led to...2021-07-271h 18Runners of The BayEpisode 67: Julia Heymach Has Found Her KickIn today’s episode we talk to Stanford athlete, Julia Heymach. Julia recently capped off an amazing season of Cross-Country and Track with an incredible run at the US Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene, OR where she was the only female collegiate to make the 1500m final. Julia set the PAC-12 Championship Record in her first 5,000m ever and now owns the Stanford Women’s 1500m record. We learned so much from Julia in this episode: from her positive outlook and approach to training and racing, to her perspective on how to find balance as an elite athlet...2021-07-201h 13Runners of The BayEpisode 66: Michelle Chang Knows It's About The Journey, Not The DestinationIn today’s episode we’re chatting with Michelle Chang, a runner, Googler, mother, traveler, and member of the Impalas. Michelle shares her thoughtful 7-phase running journey that began with her playful desire to chase boys and is currently in a recovery phase where she is finding balance with running and motherhood.
Some highlights from our conversation:
🙅♀️ The downside of using running as a panacea or as therapy
🙌 Working with Oiselle to build a brand at the center of feminism, empowerment, and athletics
👟 How running helped her in recovery from an eating disorder...2021-07-131h 03Runners of The BayEpisode 64: Donal Carroll Finds His Stride Wherever He GoesIn our third and final episode in our Western States local runner series we’re chatting with Donal Carroll! Donal was not an athlete in school but a friend convinced him to run a marathon and that race unlocked a desire to see what he was capable of. A desire that pushed him to run marathons for 20 years and now ultramarathons. We talk about overcoming challenges in training -- both mentally and physically. His motivation for pushing through the hardest parts of a race and the mystical status of Western States. We recorded this interview less than two weeks be...2021-06-2959 minRunners of The BayEpisode 63: PK Karr Enters The Lottery And Wins BigPK Karr
In our second episode in our Western States local runner series we’re chatting with 𝗣𝗞 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗿! PK is from Redwood City and got into Western States after 4 years of lottery tickets. PK shares how Fleet Feet Menlo Park got him into trail running in his 50s and it was the Western States plaque at Squaw Valley where he first learned about the race. PK shares how he shares his love of running with his wife and how they have different approaches to data and training but often arrive at the same conclusions. We talk about trying to learn to love running in the he...2021-06-231h 17Runners of The BayEpisode 62: Eric King Steps Into The RingThis week we’re kicking off a mini series featuring Western States runners, starting with Eric King. Eric is from Redwood City and got into Western States after 6 years of lottery tickets. Eric shares how he went from being indifferent about running as a kid to being pulled into the local trail running scene in 2013 and now having a goal to run in all 50 states. We talk honestly about the challenges of running solo, lulls in motivation during the pandemic, and what he is most excited about at Western States!
Some highlights from our conversation:
🔂 The b...2021-06-151h 15