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What's The RuschMaking Humans More Human: The Future of Performance with Dr. Andy Walshe | EP30In this illuminating conversation, Rebecca reconnects with one of her most influential mentors and longtime collaborators, Dr. Andy Walshe — a pioneering performance scientist, surfer, father, and Chief Performance Officer at Liminal Collective. Known for his groundbreaking work with Red Bull, the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team, and elite performers across sport, military, art, and business, Andy has spent his career studying what drives human potential. Together, Rebecca and Andy explore how true performance isn’t about doing more — it’s about understanding ourselves more deeply.They dive into the paradox of progress, the intersection of technology and humanity...
2025-11-121h 07What's The RuschWhy We’re Wired to Seek Challenge with Alex Hutchinson | EP29In this episode of What’s the Rusch, Rebecca Rusch digs into the science—and soul—of exploration with journalist and bestselling author Alex Hutchinson. Known for his books Endure and The Explorer’s Gene, Alex unpacks why we’re wired to seek challenges, how curiosity fuels growth, and why doing hard things often leads to the most meaningful moments in life. Together, Rebecca and Alex dive into the psychology of pushing limits, rediscovering play, and finding purpose in both stillness and motion.Show NotesIn this episode, Rebecca and Alex discuss:The science behind The...
2025-11-051h 04What's The RuschRebuilding from the Inside Out with Caroline Buchanan | EP28Rebecca Rusch connects with two-time Olympian and eight-time world champion Caroline Buchanan for a powerful conversation about reinvention, resilience, and redefining success. From near-death recovery to landing the first-ever women’s front flip in competition, Caroline has pushed boundaries in every direction—but it was slowing down that gave her the strength to level up. Together, she and Rebecca explore what it takes to rebuild after loss, lead with authenticity, and find purpose beyond performance.Show Notes:In this episode, Rebecca and Caroline explore:How Caroline transformed a life-threatening injury into a launchpad for grow...
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The Hard Way With Joe De SenaBreaking Makes You Unbreakable, World Champion Adventure Racer Rebecca RuschWhat happens when the toughest person you know completely breaks? The Queen of Pain crashed, hit her head, and lost everything that made her strong: drive, purpose, momentum. Rebecca Rusch talks about rebuilding from zero, letting go of ego, and finding strength through movement again. No fluff, no fake motivation, just raw lessons on how to get up when your mind quits first. Watch it, then move. What You Will Learn: How to rebuild discipline and resilience after major setbacks. Why movement and small wins are critical for recovery. How to...
2025-10-1618 minWhat's The RuschRisk, Resilience & Partnership in the Mountains with Emily Harrington & Adrian Ballinger | EP27In this episode of What’s the Rusch, Rebecca sits down with one of climbing’s most accomplished couples—Emily Harrington and Adrian Ballinger. From free climbing El Capitan in a single day to summiting Everest without supplemental oxygen, they’ve each carved their own legendary paths. But beyond the bold headlines, Emily and Adrian open up about what it really takes to balance risk, ambition, partnership, and personal growth at the highest level.Together, they share the stories behind their biggest climbs, the challenges of sustaining both a relationship and two elite careers, and the deep lessons...
2025-10-081h 01What's The RuschHealing, Reinvention & Riding Forward with Anneke Beerten | EP26In this deeply personal episode of What’s the Rusch, Rebecca reconnects with longtime teammate and multi-time world champion Anneke Beerten. From her BMX beginnings in the Netherlands to dominating Crankworx and Enduro World Series events, Anneke has done it all on two wheels. But her greatest test came off the course—when a traumatic brain injury abruptly ended her career.Rebecca and Anneke dive into what it means to rewrite your story after the finish line, how to navigate the invisible injuries, and the power of staying in the sport—just in a different role. Now a coac...
2025-09-2457 minWhat's The RuschGood for a Girl: Redefining Women’s Sport with Lauren Fleshman | EP25In this powerful episode of What’s the Rusch, Rebecca welcomes Lauren Fleshman—former professional runner, coach, author of the bestselling book Good for a Girl, and one of the most influential voices in women’s sport. Together, they explore what it means to push boundaries, to question the systems we inherit, and to carve new pathways for ourselves and for future generations. From racing at the highest levels to advocating for equity in athletics, Lauren’s journey is as much about courage and vulnerability as it is about speed.This conversation dives into the deep lessons that com...
2025-09-101h 08What's The RuschPushing Boundaries & Finding Balance with Michelle Parker | EP24In this episode of What’s the Rusch, Rebecca Rusch and freeskiing icon Michelle Parker explore what happens when your identity is deeply tied to performance—and what it takes to unravel that. From the peaks of big mountain skiing to the quiet rebuilding after injury, Michelle has redefined what success looks like in a world that often demands constant output.They dive into the power of friendship, the necessity of slowing down, and the ways fear can both guide and free us. Michelle shares how she’s evolved beyond athlete into filmmaker, advocate, and student of hersel...
2025-08-271h 06What's The RuschRisk, Mindset, and Training for Life with Kate Courtney | EP23In this episode of What’s the Rusch, Rebecca Rusch is joined by mountain biking phenom and SheSends founder Kate Courtney for an honest, high-vibration conversation about racing, reinvention, and rising to your own standard of success. From being the only girl on her high school team to becoming a world champion and Olympic athlete, Kate has reshaped what it means to lead with values—not just victories. Now, she’s charting a bold new course in her career: founding her own team, launching a foundation, and redefining what success means from the inside out.This conversation explor...
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Hack Your HappinessShe Was The Queen of Pain - Here's What You Need To Know About Grit: 7x World Champion Rebecca RuschRebecca Rusch is an Emmy-winning athlete, known around the world as “The Queen of Pain”, not because she seeks struggle, but because she refuses to let it stop her. This week, Mercedes and Anastasia sit down with Rebecca Rusch for a powerful conversation on resilience, reinvention, and the beauty of pushing past your limits. From racing through jungles and deserts to healing after a brain injury, Rebecca shares her journey of grit, growth, and how adventure has shaped who she is - plus, hacks for how anyone can build more grit and fearlessness into daily life.
2025-07-311h 01What's The RuschBelonging & Boldness with Mirna Valerio | EP22In this heartfelt and illuminating episode of What’s the Rusch, Rebeccas has the JOY of talking with her friend, Mirna Valerio—known to many as The Mirnavator. Mirna is an ultra-runner, writer, skier, poet, educator, and unapologetic force of joy. Together, they trace Mirna’s journey from a Brooklyn childhood to discovering mountains and ultimately reshaping what outdoor adventure looks and feels like.Through stories of summer camp, teaching, motherhood, poetry, and being a plus-size Black woman in spaces not designed for her, Mirna reveals the power of choosing yourself, again and again. This is a conver...
2025-07-3057 min
BLISTER PodcastRebecca Rusch on Battling Back, Switching Gears, Mtn Biking vs Gravel Biking, & MoreWhat happens when you go from being so tenacious that you earn the name ‘the Queen of Pain’ to struggling just to get off the couch? Today, Rebecca Rusch shares the story of her journey, and it’s a journey that every single one of us will relate to, and all of us need to hear.Rebecca and I also talk about her upcoming event, Rebecca’s Private Idaho (I’ll be there, so come ride with me!); her excellent podcast, What’s the Rusch; why she’s a BLISTER+ member; and what she’s working on next.RELA...
2025-07-2851 minWhat's The RuschBegin Again: Teddi Dean on Identity, Meditation & the Slowing Down | EP21In this episode of What’s the Rusch, Rebecca Rusch shares an expansive and grounding conversation with former professional skateboarder turned artist/mindfulness teacher, Teddi Dean. From a countercultural childhood in 1970s Huntington Beach to riding for the legendary Bones Brigade and eventually embracing Buddhist vows, Teddi’s path is a journey of reinvention and self-discovery. Together, Rebecca and Teddi unpack what it means to pause, to look inward, and to reclaim your identity—beyond titles, accolades, or roles.This episode explores the transformation that happens when we stop running and start listening. Through personal stories, Buddhist wisdom...
2025-07-161h 10What's The RuschThe Uninvited: Grief, Grit, and Giving Back with Jess Kimura | EP20In this raw and fearless episode of What’s the Rusch, Rebecca Rusch is joined by legendary snowboarder, filmmaker, and community builder Jess Kimura. Known for her gritty street style and fearless progression, Jess has redefined women’s snowboarding—both on the board and behind the scenes. Together, Jess and Rebecca unpack everything from trauma and transformation to head injuries, grief, imposter syndrome, and the pressure to succeed in male-dominated spaces.What emerges is a conversation about healing, identity, and purpose—one where Jess reminds us that being “the uninvited” is sometimes what it takes to change the game.
2025-07-091h 05What's The RuschBuilt for More: Gabby Reece on Strength, Surrender & Self-Definition | EP19In this rich and wide-ranging episode of What’s the Rusch, Rebecca Rusch welcomes beach volleyball legend, author, entrepreneur, and wellness icon Gabby Reece. Known for her powerhouse presence on and off the court, Gabby joins Rebecca for a real and reflective conversation on what it means to live a full-contact life—with strength, clarity, and compassion.Together, they explore the transitions that come with aging, identity, motherhood, and purpose, as Gabby shares how she continues to evolve from athlete to leader, from competitor to creator. They talk about the need for structure and stillness, learning to surr...
2025-07-021h 05What's The RuschClaiming Space: Identity, Endurance, and Coming Home | EP18This week on What’s the Rusch, Rebecca Rusch shares space with ultra-endurance cyclist, storyteller, and Indigenous athlete Alexandera Houchin for a deeply honest and resonant conversation. A citizen of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe, Alexandera is rewriting what it means to be a modern Native woman, professional athlete, and cultural steward—on her terms.Alexandera lives in northern Minnesota—on the land her ancestors lived on– where she now trains for some of the world’s toughest bikepacking races. Alexandera shares her journey from disconnection to deep cultural reconnection. What began as a tool for...
2025-06-251h 11What's The RuschRedefining Enough with Melissa Arnot Reid | EP17This special episode of What’s the Rusch, comes to you live from the main Ideas stage at Outside Festival. Rebecca Rusch shares the stage with friend and pioneering mountaineer Melissa Arnot Reid. As the first American woman to summit and descend Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen, Melissa is no stranger to pushing boundaries. But this conversation goes far deeper than altitude.Together, they unpack the themes of Melissa’s new memoir, Enough—a raw, reflective look at her life beyond the summits. More than a climbing story, the book (and this episode) explores what it means to con...
2025-06-1855 minWhat's The RuschThe Courage to Fail: Diana Nyad on Endurance and the Power of the Human Spirit | EP16This powerful in-person episode of What’s the Rusch was recorded live at the Outside Festival in Denver, where Rebecca Rusch is joined by legendary swimmer, author, and speaker Diana Nyad. Famous for her record-breaking swim from Cuba to Florida at age 64—after four failed attempts and 35 years of persistence—Diana shares more than a story of grit. She opens up about resilience, reinvention, the importance of awe, and what it really means to live a life without regrets.From pushing physical limits to rewriting what’s possible at any age, this conversation dives deep into the psycholo...
2025-06-111h 12What's The RuschRunning Towards Identity: Dr. Hebah Hefzy on Faith, Motherhood, and Representation | EP15In this episode of What’s the Rusch, Rebecca Rusch shares an intimate and inspiring conversation with Dr. Hebah Hefzy—a neurologist, mother of three, first-generation Egyptian American, and the first Muslim woman to complete the Western States 100 in hijab. A true trailblazer, Hebah's story is about far more than sport. It’s about rewriting the narrative, being a visual representation, and living with confidence and comfort in her identity.Together, Rebecca and Hebah explore the intersections of identity, faith, visibility, and wellness. From struggling to run a single mile during her medical residency to finishing one of the...
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The Art of Badassery with Jenn Cassetta: Mindset, Motivation and Empowerment for Women39 | Healing the Invisible Injury: An Athlete’s Journey of Concussion and Courage with Rebecca RuschWhat if your greatest challenge became your greatest gift?Ultra-endurance athlete and Emmy-winning entrepreneur Rebecca Rusch joins The Art of Badassery with host Jenn Cassetta to explore what it means to rebuild from the inside out. After suffering a traumatic brain injury, Rebecca leaned on the wild, her community, and an unwavering mindset to heal—and came back with an even stronger mission. In this episode, she shares insights on resilience, the athlete’s perspective on life, and why protecting the outdoors and lifting up other women are at the heart of her badass lega...
2025-05-2152 minWhat's The RuschClaiming Creativity, Ditching Perfection, and Living Fully with Lisa Congdon | EP14In this vibrant episode of What’s the Rusch, Rebecca Rusch welcomes artist, writer, cyclist, and creative trailblazer Lisa Congdon. Known for her bold use of color and voice as an artist and activist, Lisa didn’t start her art career until nearly 40—proving that it's never too late to uncover your calling. In this candid conversation, Lisa and Rebecca explore what it means to build a life you love from scratch, why imperfection is essential to creativity, and how movement and meaning are inextricably linked.Lisa opens up about the vulnerability of starting over, navigating self-doubt, and th...
2025-05-211h 17What's The RuschDepth Over Distance: Travis Macy on Family, Identity & Redefining Success | EP13In this episode of What’s the Rusch, Rebecca reconnects with longtime friend and fellow endurance athlete Travis Macy. Known for his career in ultra-endurance racing, bestselling books (The Ultra Mindset and A Mile at a Time), and coaching, Travis brings a powerful story of transformation shaped by sport, fatherhood, concussion recovery, and caring for a parent with Alzheimer's.Together, Rebecca and Travis reflect on two decades of friendship, racing, and the evolving meaning of success. They explore how legacy, grief, and deep love fuel purpose—how presence, not podiums, can be the true marker of achievement. Trav...
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Cracking Open with Molly CarrollRebecca Rusch: 7x World Champ on TBI Recovery to Inner PeaceThere are guests whose stories are filled with incredible achievements. And then there are guests whose stories crack you open—with their heart, their humility, and their humanity.Today’s guest, Rebecca Rusch, is all of the above.Rebecca is one of the world’s most extraordinary endurance athletes—a 7-time World Champion, mountain bike hall-of-famer, best-selling author, Emmy Award winner, and activist. She has not only pushed herself to the physical edge through rock climbing, whitewater rafting, and multi-day adventure races like Eco-Challenge—she has also traveled to the emotional core of what it me...
2025-05-081h 01What's The RuschLiving Your Legacy: Corey Rich on Storytelling, Purpose, and Community | EP12In this episode of What’s the Rusch, Rebecca Rusch connects with her longtime friend, world-renowned photographer and filmmaker Corey Rich. Known for hanging off cliffs with a camera in one hand and a story in the other, Corey reflects on a life built around capturing raw, authentic moments—in sport, in nature, and in the human spirit.Their conversation is a journey through decades of friendship and creative partnerships from adventure races in the jungles of Borneo to documenting Rebecca’s earliest endurance cycling records. But it’s also a reflection on how we build something that las...
2025-05-071h 24What's The RuschCultivating Performance Culture and Community with Allen Lim | EP11In this deeply insightful episode of What's the Rusch, host Rebecca Rusch sits down with Dr. Allen Lim, renowned sports scientist, entrepreneur, coach, and founder of Skratch Labs. Allen’s journey from a young, curious cyclist to one of the most influential figures in human performance is a testament to the power of curiosity, connection, and care. Through a raw and heartfelt conversation, Allen and Rebecca explore the intersection of science and emotion, performance and play, and the relentless pursuit of meaning in sport and life.Dr. Allen Lim’s journey is one of contrasts; balancing external vali...
2025-04-301h 04What's The RuschThe Modern Mobilizer: Maureen Kolenyo’s Path to Global Impact | EP10In this heartfelt episode of What’s the Rusch, host Rebecca Rusch sits down with Maureen Kolenyo, Regional Director of East Africa for World Bicycle Relief, transformational leader, and mother of five. Maureen shares her incredible journey from corporate powerhouse to purpose-driven changemaker, revealing how a simple bicycle can unlock safety, education, and opportunity for girls across Africa.Together, Maureen and Rebecca explore the deep inequities in education access, the overlooked power of community-based solutions, and what it really means to redefine success later in life. From navigating male-dominated boardrooms to rising before dawn to prioritize wellness, Ma...
2025-04-231h 05What's The RuschBeyond the Lens and Into the Light with Chris Burkard | EP9In this deeply introspective episode of What's the Rusch, host Rebecca Rusch sits down with world-renowned photographer, explorer, and endurance athlete, Chris Burkard. Known for capturing some of the most remote and untamed places on Earth, Chris reveals the deeper motivations behind his relentless pursuit of adventure.Chris shares his journey from being a self-taught photographer living out of his car to becoming a globally recognized storyteller. But beyond the accolades, he opens up about the emotional and personal costs of chasing the extreme—from burnout to the challenges of balancing ambition with family life.Th...
2025-04-161h 08What's The RuschHealing Through Nature & Heartbreak with Florence Williams | EP8In this deeply insightful episode of What’s the Rusch, host Rebecca Rusch sits down with acclaimed science writer and nature advocate Florence Williams. Known for her groundbreaking books The Nature Fix and Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey, Florence explores the profound ways that nature heals both the body and mind.Florence opens up about her personal journey of heartbreak following the end of her 25-year marriage and how she turned to science, self-experimentation, and nature to navigate grief, trauma, and transformation. She and Rebecca dive into the neuroscience of emotional pain, the healing power of aw...
2025-04-091h 01What's The RuschConcussions, Competition, Courage with Haley Batten | EP7In this episode of What's the Rusch, host Rebecca Rusch sits down with Haley Batten, a world-class mountain biker and Olympic silver medalist, to explore the delicate balance between competition, joy, and resilience. Haley shares her journey from a teenage prodigy in mountain biking to navigating the highest levels of the sport while facing personal challenges, including multiple concussions that tested her patience, mindset, and ability to slow down. Together, Rebecca and Haley dive into the importance of community, the evolving culture of women’s sports, and how adversity can lead to unexpected personal growth.Haley’s stor...
2025-04-0258 minWhat's The RuschButterfly in a Blizzard: with Kimmy Fasani | EP6In this powerful episode of What’s the Rusch, host Rebecca Rusch sits down with pioneering snowboarder, entrepreneur, and mother, Kimmy Fasani. Kimmy shares her extraordinary journey from breaking boundaries in professional snowboarding to facing one of life’s most difficult challenges: an aggressive cancer diagnosis. Through candid and heartfelt storytelling, Kimmy reveals how she found resilience in the face of adversity, the lessons she learned about surrendering control, and the power of community and advocacy in women’s sports.She opens up about navigating motherhood while maintaining a professional career, redefining success on her terms, and how he...
2025-03-261h 01What's The RuschResilience and The Art of Letting Go with Cory Richards | EP5In this episode of What’s the Rusch, Rebecca sits down with world-renowned photographer, adventurer, mental health advocate, and storyteller Cory Richards for an unfiltered conversation about resilience, identity, and the power of letting go.Cory has been on the highest peaks in the world and captured some of the most breathtaking images. But his greatest expedition has been the journey within. From surviving an avalanche to navigating childhood trauma, bipolar disorder, and personal loss, Cory has spent his life confronting the depths of the human experience and outlines them in his stunning book, The Color of Ev...
2025-03-191h 03What's The RuschThe Midlife Chrysalis: with Chip Conley & Christine Sperber | EP4Rebecca Rusch welcomes Chip Conley and Christine Sperber, co-founders of Modern Elder Academy (MEA), the world's first midlife wisdom school. This insightful conversation explores how to reframe midlife transitions from crisis to chrysalis, the importance of embracing physical well-being through all life stages, and how to navigate personal reinvention with intention and purpose.Transformative InsightsThe idea that midlife is not a crisis but a chrysalis—a time of deep transformation rather than decline.How wisdom isn't about what you know, but how well you metabolize experience and share it with others.The shift from an ac...
2025-03-121h 08What's The RuschThe Science of Support: Dr. Stacy Sims on Community, Crisis, and Her Own Survival | EP3In this powerful and intimate conversation, Rebecca Rusch sits down with renowned scientist and women's performance expert Dr. Stacy Sims. Together they explore the intersection of science, athletics, mental health, and what it means to be a woman pushing boundaries in male-dominated fields. From childhood curiosity to professional triumphs and personal struggles, this conversation dives deep into the reality behind public personas and the importance of vulnerability and support systems.Key Topics & Timestamps:00:04 - Introduction and mutual admiration between Rebecca and Stacy 01:52 - Discussion of public personas versus private realities 02:54 - Ea...
2025-03-0559 minWhat's The RuschDisruption, Durability, Dialog: With Juliet and Kelly StarrettIn this revealing episode of What's the Rusch, Rebecca sits down with fitness pioneers Kelly and Juliet Starrett to strip away the polished exterior of their fitness empire and explore the raw, human journey that shaped their approach to resilience, relationships, and redefining strength.Show Notes:The Layers We Shed:Kelly's journey from competitive paddler to injury, forcing him to shed his athlete identity and find a new pathJuliet's experience with cancer at age 20, challenging her perception of invincibility and physical prowessTheir shared process of removing the armor of perfectionism in the fitness industryHow...
2025-02-261h 15What's The RuschThe Approval Trap: The Dark Side of Success | EP1In this inaugural episode of What's the Rusch, Rebecca Rusch sits down with renowned performance psychologist Dr. Michael Gervais for an intimate conversation about the journey from high performance to true mastery. Together, they explore how sometimes our greatest breakthroughs come not from pushing harder, but from having the courage to be still.Show notes:In this episode, Rebecca and Dr. Gervais discuss: The distinction between high performance and masteryWhy the first rule of mastery is to stop worrying about what others thinkThe power of vulnerability in personal growthFinding wisdom through stillness and self-examination
2025-02-191h 07
The BrainStoke PodcastEP.56 - Chosen Pain Is The Training Ground - Rebecca RuschSend us a textWoah slow down! What's the Rusch? Rebecca Rusch joins the crew and talks about her mental health journey and amazing accomplishments in the world of cycling and media. She touches on her life changing concussion and her struggle with identity and re-evaluation of pain! We touch on her Emmy award winning film: Blood Road and the inspiration and awareness it brought about. The queen of pain never disappoints! Tune in with Rebecca, Tom, and Preston!What's the Rusch? Rebecca's new podcast premieres on February 19th! Check it out!
2025-02-141h 02
Brain & LifeMovement and Healing with Adventure Athlete, Author, and Activist Rebecca RuschIn this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by adventure athlete, best-selling author, activist, and Emmy-award winner Rebecca Rusch. Rebecca tells the story of her Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and how it led her on a new journey of healing and recovery. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. José Posas, board certified sports neurologist with a focus on the intersection of sports, neurology, and brain health. Dr. Posas explains TBI treatment options for all and the importance of reducing healthcare disparities and using innovation to improve care. Additional Re...
2025-02-131h 04What's The RuschAt The TrailheadIn the inaugural episode of 'What's the Rush' podcast, "At the Trailhead", Rebecca Rusch shares her journey of how this all began, as a world champion athlete and adventurer, exploring themes of personal growth, identity, and the importance of introspection. Through her experiences in endurance sports and transformative expeditions, particularly the emotional journey of finding her father's crash site, she emphasizes the significance of slowing down and looking inward. The podcast aims to uncover the true selves beneath the armor of achievement and invites listeners to join her in exploring life's profound lessons.Episode Highlights:Rebecca's...
2025-02-1126 min
Consummate Athlete PodcastRebecca Rusch on ConcussionsRebecca Rusch joins Peter and Molly for her third appearance on the Consummate Athlete Podcast to discuss her personal experience with a severe brain injury and her extended recovery. This journey inspired her to learn more about concussions and share her insights in a four-part podcast series with the Feisty Media's Women's Performance Podcast, titled Brain Storm. This Episode is Brought to You By: The Payable Add-on for Google Forms – Try it out for your next Event, Pizza day, jersey order or clinic/camp! AG1- drinkAG1.com/MOLLYH – to receive your bonus of a fr...
2024-09-2449 min
Speak Up, Stand Out, and Change LivesInvisible Battles: Mental Health, Medals, and Meaning with Rebecca Rusch | EP10In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we sit down with Rebecca Rusch, a world-class athlete and Emmy winner, to explore her harrowing journey through what she calls her "Brain Storm" - a mild concussion that spiraled into a years-long struggle with invisible injury and recovery. Rebecca opens up about the bike crash that initially seemed like a minor setback but soon turned her world upside down. What was expected to be a brief recovery period stretched into months, then years, as she grappled with persistent symptoms that defied easy explanation or treatment. Throughout our conversation, Rebecca c...
2024-09-0457 min
Afternoon SnackAdventure, Endurance, and Giving Back with The Queen of Pain: Rebecca RuschIn this episode, Alex and Meredith have the Queen of Pain herself, Rebecca Rusch, on the podcast to share her remarkable journey through endurance sports; from breaking rock climbing records on El Capitan to tackling grueling cycling events like Leadville and Unbound. She discusses the critical role of curiosity and resilience in overcoming mental and physical obstacles and reflects on her recovery from a concussion in 2021. Rebecca emphasizes her commitment to promoting diversity in the outdoor industry and advocates for greater acceptance and safer conditions for women in sports. They also discuss the importance of community, leadership, and activism...
2024-08-211h 17BLISTER PodcastRebecca Rusch & Carlos Perez on Mtn Biking, Gravel Riding, Rebecca’s Private Idaho, & MoreWe talk with 7x world champion and 2x Hall of Fame inductee, Rebecca Rusch, and Bike Monkey founder, Carlos Perez, about mountain biking in the 2024 Olympics; whether gravel biking ought to be an Olympic sport; the the new Potato Olympics, and her signature event, Rebecca’s Private Idaho.RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredListener Code for Rebecca’s Private Idaho: BLISTER RPICHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTSBlister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasBlister PodcastOff The CouchTOPI...
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Good SkillUnlocking Human Potential with World-Class Explorer Rebecca Rusch | EP1In this episode of the Good Skill Podcast, we are honored to host Rebecca Rusch, a world-class explorer, professional athlete, acclaimed speaker, and author. Rebecca's incredible journey through extreme sports and wilderness exploration has set numerous records, including becoming the first person to bike the entire 1,800-kilometer Ho Chi Minh Trail. Her adventure is poignantly documented in the award-winning film Blood Road.Rebecca's impressive career extends beyond her athletic feats. She is the founder of three thriving organizations: Rusch Ventures, The Be Good Foundation, and Rebecca’s Private Idaho. Her bestselling memoir, Rusch to Glory: Adventure, Risk & Tr...
2024-08-061h 14
THE TRAVIS MACY SHOWEp. 167 Ultra Endurance Craft: Fueling, Mindset, and Racecraft with Rebecca Rusch, Josiah Middaugh, John Gaston, and Luke JayJoin host Travis Macy for a special mash-up episode focusing on the craft of ultra-endurance racing and training. We are looking back on previous episodes with Rebecca Rusch, Josiah Middaugh, John Gaston, and Luke Jay to hear some of their thoughts on fueling, mindset, and racecraft.Get ready to be motivated, informed, and empowered!Listen to the full episodes featured:Ep. 3 with Rebecca Rusch Ep. 37 with Luke Jay Ep. 106 with John Gaston and Josiah Middaugh...
2024-07-2226 min
The Charlene Gisele ShowEnhance Your Professional Endurance Like A World-Champion Athlete with Rebecca Rusch - E30Feeling spiritually disconnected and struggling to cultivate inner resilience amidst life's stressors is a common challenge for many high achievers. Whether it's coping with the loss of a loved one, grappling with burnout, or striving to push through personal and professional boundaries, these experiences can often leave you feeling depleted and unmotivated. In this episode, we explore strategies to boost both personal and professional endurance. Learn how to develop inner strength, embrace your primal instincts, and foster a deep sense of connection and purpose.
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2024-07-101h 11
Nutritional Revolution PodcastEpisode 109 with Rebecca Rusch: Finding dirt dharmaSend us a textIn this week's episode we talk to world-class athlete and overall badass, Rebecca Rusch about:Nutrition changes through TBI recoveryHer journey from adventure racing to getting on a bike, and finding "dirt dharma" How she fuels on the roadThe Be Good FoundationRebecca Rusch, revered as a world-class explorer, athlete, and advocate, has carved a niche for herself within the cycling world and beyond. Renowned for her seven-time World Championship titles across diverse disciplines and her induction into both the Mountain Bike and Gravel Hall of Fame, Rebecca's accolades mirror her e...
2024-06-2556 min
Hit Play Not PauseMidlife Potential, Performance, and Promise with Rebecca Rusch, Kristi Mohn, and Selene Yeager (Episode 181)This week we bring you a special live show from UNBOUND Gravel in Emporia, KS, where we sat down with two legends in the sport of gravel cycling, UNBOUND Gravel co-founder Kristi Mohn and seven time world champion Rebecca Rusch to have an open, honest conversation about midlife and menopause, how we view things today, and what we want for the future. Spoiler alert: We’re not hanging it up anytime soon. Kristi Mohn is one of the founders of UNBOUND Gravel and is an integral member of the Life Time offroad team. She is also a Gra...
2024-06-0546 min
AGEISTA Journey of Endurance and Growth with Rebecca RuschThis week, we sit down with ultra-endurance athlete Rebecca Rusch, who shares her incredible journey from managing sports teams, to conquering the Iditarod, to biking the Ho Chi Minh Trail. At 55, Rebecca continues to push her limits, embracing an explorer’s mindset and maintaining a top performance level. She opens up about her strategies for recovery, the importance of mental preparation, and the insights she's gained from decades of outdoor adventures. Rebecca also discusses her mission to inspire others through the Rush Academy, encouraging everyone to find their own adventure and embrace resilience.What kind of Su...
2024-05-2354 min
Second Nature#9 Rebecca Rusch | Outdoor Industry LegendRebecca Rusch is a legend in the outdoor industry. She has conquered and become world champion in multiple outdoor and endurance sports as an athlete, and along the way has blazed a meaningful trail for athletes who aspire to follow her footsteps with their own careers, businesses, events, charities, speaking engagements and Emmy award-winning films. In this episode, Rebecca opens up about her journey, the lessons she's learned along the way, and gives us a glimpse into what's on the horizon. I had the pleasure of working with Rebecca as her Athlete Marketing Manager during our time together at...
2024-05-171h 13
Girls Gone Gravel podcast**REBROADCAST** Invited to the Party with Rebecca Rusch (Episode 168)This week we get the chance to hear from off-road cycling legend Rebecca Rusch. A lifelong athlete, Rebecca started her professional athletic career in adventure racing, running and rock climbing, and didn’t start racing bikes until she was 38. She describes the events that lead her to pursue professional mountain biking (even though she wasn’t the best rider at the time), and why it is so important to her to bring other women into the sport. Rebecca won Unbound Gravel in 2012. She describes how that event opened up the world of gravel cycling to her and inspired her to s...
2024-05-0754 min
The Juicy PauseRebecca Rusch: Movement as MedicineRebecca Rusch is an American endurance professional athlete, seven-time World Champion, author, entrepreneur, Emmy Award winner, and motivational speaker. Rusch's career has spanned adventure sports including rock climbing, adventure racing, whitewater rafting, cross-country skiing and mountain biking. Today we discuss the life long benefits of moving our bodies everyday and how that afffects every aspect of our being.If you enjoy the show please put in a good word for me on your favourite platform. Every little boost helps immensely. Thank Youwebsite:rebeccarusch.comSupport the show
2024-02-2253 min
Girls Gone Gravel podcastInvited to the Party with Rebecca Rusch (Episode 168)This week we get the chance to hear from off-road cycling legend Rebecca Rusch. A lifelong athlete, Rebecca started her professional athletic career in adventure racing, running and rock climbing, and didn’t start racing bikes until she was 38. She describes the events that lead her to pursue professional mountain biking (even though she wasn’t the best rider at the time), and why it is so important to her to bring other women into the sport. Rebecca won Unbound Gravel in 2012. She explains how that event opened up the world of gravel cycling to her and inspired her to s...
2024-01-3050 min
Becoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful LeadersEpisode 405 - Rebecca Rusch. Rusch to Glory Adventure, Risk & Triumph on the Path Less Traveled There are two ways of looking at the pain of doing something hard; you either see it as a cave that you get into and laid down in a fetal position in the darkness, coming out the same entrance you got in, or as a tunnel, a transformative journey that sees your evolution as you get out of it on the other end a changed person, a victor. In this episode, you'll get inspired by the extraordinary Rebecca Rusch, Adventure Athlete, World Champion, two-time Hall of Fame Inductee, Speaker, Best-selling Author, and Emmy Award Winner. Amo...
2023-11-1424 min
Eyes Up LifeRebecca Rusch | Professional Mountain Bike RacerLearn more at EyesUpRide.com
Episode 21 with Rebecca Rusch (@rebeccarusch). Wow, I can’t believe we are already wrapping up this series with Maxxis athletes. What an episode to cap things off - I met Rebecca almost a year ago in frigid, snowy, and beautiful Ketchum, Idaho. Rebecca is one of the most decorated athletes out there and you’d have no idea by talking to her - she is humble, honest, funny, and such a positive force in this world. Look up her career when you get a chance. She’s done things I can’t e...
2023-11-0344 min
The Inspiration AcceleratorSeason 2, Episode 1 - Rebecca Rusch - Nothing Is ImpossibleOn the first episode of Season 2, Michael speaks with Rebecca Rusch. Rebecca is a world-class explorer, professional athlete, acclaimed speaker and author who brings her wilderness wisdom to top trailblazers to reach the heights of human performance in leadership, business, and life. Rebecca launched three thriving organizations: Rusch Ventures, The Be Good Foundation, and Rebecca’s Private Idaho. Her Emmy award-winning film, Blood Road, is the story of her becoming the first person to bike the entire 1,800-kilometer Ho Chi Minh Trail in Vietnam, the place where her father's plane was shot down du...
2023-10-2345 min
Way of Champions Podcast#345 Rebecca Rusch, World Record Endurance Athlete, Philanthropist and Emmy Award Winner: "Movement is Medicine, and Adventure is Therapy"Rebecca Rusch (@rebeccarusch) is an author, filmmaker, adventure athlete and world champion biker and skier. Her memoir Rusch to Glory: Adventure, Risk & Triumph on the Path Less Traveled, continues to receive popular and critical acclaim. She is the Emmy-winning protagonist of Blood Road, a documentary chronicling her successful bid to become the first person to bike the 1,800-kilometer Ho Chi Minh Trail. She has ridden her mountain bike up Mt Kilimanjaro, and is a Masters World Champion in nordic skiing. She is also the founder of The Be Good™ Foundation, which uses bicycles as a catalyst to support global he...
2023-10-061h 08
Absorb An Riveting Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.Rusch to Glory by Rebecca Rusch, Selene YeagerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/60792to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Rusch to Glory
Author: Rebecca Rusch, Selene Yeager
Narrator: Rebecca Rusch
Format: mp3
Length: 9 hrs and 14 mins
Release date: 12-19-22
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 7 ratings
Genres: Cycling
Publisher's Summary:
Rebecca Rusch has run the gauntlet of endurance sports over her career as a professional athlete—climbing, adventure racing, whitewater rafting, cross-country skiing, and mountain biking—racking up accolades and world championships along the way.
2022-12-199h 14Begin The Breakthrough Full Audiobook Now, Story Seekers!Rusch to Glory by Rebecca Rusch, Selene YeagerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/60792to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Rusch to Glory
Author: Rebecca Rusch, Selene Yeager
Narrator: Rebecca Rusch
Format: mp3
Length: 9 hrs and 14 mins
Release date: 12-19-22
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 7 ratings
Genres: Cycling
Publisher's Summary:
Rebecca Rusch has run the gauntlet of endurance sports over her career as a professional athlete—climbing, adventure racing, whitewater rafting, cross-country skiing, and mountain biking—racking up accolades and world championships along the way.
2022-12-199h 14
The Changing Gears PodcastEp. 05 - The Queen of Pain: Harnessing Pain for Good with Rebecca RuschRebecca Rusch (she/her) is the “Queen of Pain” with a heart of gold. She is a seven-time World Champion and well-known in the ultra adventure and endurance realms for nearly three decades, the first person inducted into both the prestigious international Mountain Bike Hall Of Fame as well as the inaugural class of the Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame, her status as a fierce competitor and inclusive influencer motivates millions during the Vietnam War. In this episode, Rebecca and DZ talk about not being defined by gender roles, starting the Be Good Foundation, and pedaling the Ho C...
2022-11-1044 minConsummate Athlete PodcastPassion Equals Payoff with Rebecca Rusch7X World Champ. MTB & Gravel Hall of Famer. Author of Rusch To Glory. Emmy award winner for Blood Road. Founder of Rebecca's Private Idaho… Rebecca Rusch joined us to talk about all things gravel racing, career longevity, how to decide on your next goal and so much more. Check out her new program Rusch Academy https://www.ruschacademy.com/ Use code MOLLY15 for 15% off of courses or SHARE THE PODCAST and tag @ConsummateAthlete for the chance to win a free course Get Your Free Bonus from Athletic Greens – athleticgreens.com/mollyh – to receive your bonus of a free 1-year supply...
2022-08-301h 05
Rad Season Action Sports PodcastRebecca Rusch 'Queen of Pain' Adventure Cyclist on Endurance Racing and Breaking Through the Pain CaveRebecca Rusch is an ultra endurance adventure athlete, 7 x World Champion, MTB & Gravel Hall of Famer, author, activist and Emmy Award Winner. Rebecca Rusch grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and got into cross country running. In her first job out of college the office had an indoor climbing wall in the building. Rebecca was hooked and ventured across the country to climb. This opened doors to the outdoor community who got her into adventure racing leading to 10 years of adventuring racing and multiple victories in some of the world's biggest races. After a tragedy seeing...
2022-07-1856 min
The Derek Loudermilk ShowRebecca Rusch | Mountain Biking The Ho Chi Minh Trail – Healing, Empowerment, Evolution, and more… "The trail is my teacher. My path is clear when I am out there" - Rebecca Rusch When I saw Rebecca Rusch's Emmy-winning film, Blood Road, -about her trip to be the first person to ride the entire 1,200-mile length of the Ho Chi Minh Trail - I instantly felt connected to her, because of my time spend living in Vietnam and Laos, and because of the full spectrum of emotions she goes through on this trip, which is a quest to find the place her father's plane was shot down...
2022-04-291h 31
Lifestyle& Success with Dr. SE.78 How to push your body and mind beyond its limits with Olympian Rebecca RuschThis week on Talk Show, Rebecca Rusch, a pro-athlete, best-selling author, and Emmy Award winner shares with us her life story on how to push both your body and mind beyond its limits.
Rebecca is a 7x-world champion and celebrity in the ultra adventure/endurance realm for nearly three decades, elected to the prestigious international Mountain Bike Hall Of Fame; her status as a fierce competitor and inclusive influencer motivates millions. She’s known as the “Queen of Pain” with a heart of gold. No matter what, her mission is to push for others to be at their all-time best with e...
2022-03-2228 min
The Blueprint with Eliot MarshallEp 221: Rebecca Rusch - The Queen of Pain on Achieving Peak PerformanceRebecca Rusch has been a Professional Endurance Athlete for over 3 decades. She is a 7X World Champion, Mountain Bike Hall of Famer, best selling Author-Rusch To Glory, Emmy Award Winner, Blood Road, and founder of the Be Good Foundation.
2022-02-2554 min
The Everesting PodcastRebecca Rusch - Giddy Up ChallengeRebecca Rusch is a Professional Athlete, 7 time World Champion, Mountain Bike Hall of Famer, Author of Rusch To Glory, Emmy Award Winner and founder of the Be Good Foundation. We hear about Rebecca’s Giddy Up Challenge, Which included participants climbing over 10 million feet and raising over $130,000 for COVID-19 relief! Learn more about Rebecca and the challenge at https://www.rebeccarusch.com
2021-12-1328 min
Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael GervaisThe Explorer's Guide to Self-Discovery | 7x World Champ, Rebecca RuschThis week’s conversation is with Rebecca Rusch, a 7x-world champion in the ultra adventure/endurance realm and a member of the prestigious international Mountain Bike Hall of Fame.Rebecca has been recognized by Outside Magazine among the Top 40 Women Who’ve Made the Biggest Impact and by Men’s Journal as one of the 25 Most Adventurous Women.Known for seeking the toughest challenges imaginable and pushing herself into unknown territory has yielded Rebecca many firsts...Notably, the first female ascent on Yosemite’s 3000-ft. El Capitan Bermuda Dunes route and a first descent...
2021-09-221h 27
Suite Run42 | Sun Valley, ID with Rebecca Rusch: Running in My Private IdahoWe are so excited to welcome professional athlete Rebecca Rusch to the Suite Run Podcast! Not only is Rebecca a professional athlete, she is also an Emmy winning filmmaker (check out her riveting film Blood Road), a best selling author, activist and keynote speaker.A 7x-world champion and celebrity in the ultra adventure/endurance realm for nearly 3 decades, elected to the prestigious international Mountain Bike Hall Of Fame, her status as a fierce competitor and inclusive influencer motivates millions. Recognized by Outside Magazine among the Top 40 Women Who’ve Made the Biggest Impact, and by Men’s Jo...
2021-08-0557 min
Bikes or DeathEp. 70 - Rebecca Rusch, Queen of Pain Today's episode is with a true living legend. Rebecca Rusch has had a long and successful career spanning many different sports, but in the past 15 years has dominated the mountain bike scene, which as spilled over into bikepacking and gravel racing as well. She's been referred to as the Queen of Pain since at least 2004 and she was inducted into the MTB Hall of Fame in 2019. Here list of accolades and victories is as long as her storied career. On this episode we get insight into some of the wisdom that she has gained through her career...
2021-04-281h 20
Fast TalkHow to Effectively Modify Your Training and Racing as You Age, with Rebecca RuschThey say age is just a number. That’s exactly it: Age is nothing more than digits, and certainly shouldn’t be seen as a barrier or a dirty word. We can age successfully, but it requires changes to how we train and perhaps to the types of races we target. Of course, there are some physiological changes—you might call them declines—that come with age. Yet, there are also things that improve as athletes get older. Sometimes they are truly physiological and psychological adaptations, and at other times they are a matter of perspec...
2021-02-251h 14
THE TRAVIS MACY SHOWEpisode 3 - Rebecca Rusch “North to Alaska, We’re Going North the Rusch is On” with The Queen of PainRebecca Rusch is a professional athlete, 7x World Champion, Mountain Bike Hall of Famer, author of Rusch to Glory, Emmy Award Winner (Blood Road), and Director of the Be Good Foundation. She’s also a darn good person and friend. Travis and his dad, Mark “Mace” Macy talk with Reba about their long friendship; Rebecca Rusch Version 5.2; the Iditarod Trail Invitational; Reba’s ultrarunning goal; Rebecca’s Private Idaho; Dirt Dharma; the BaseCamp cycling training program; what it means to be professional; what we can learn from big, uncertain challenges; and more.http://www.travismacy.com/skimo go...
2021-02-011h 12
The Greg Bennett ShowRebecca Rusch - 7X World Champ, Author-Rusch To Glory. Emmy award winner-Blood Road
In this episode of The Greg Bennett Show, Greg has a delightful with Rebecca Rusch.
Rebecca Rusch is one of the world's greatest ultra-endurance athletes.
Her career has spanned numerous adventure sports including rock climbing, adventure racing, whitewater rafting, cross-country skiing, gravel biking, and mountain biking. She was nominated to the International Mountain Bike Hall of Fame in 2019, owns seven World Championship titles in multiple disciplines.
Author – her book Rusch to Glory
Emmy award winner for her documented cycling expedition on the Ho Chi Minh trail - Blood Road. Motivational speaker and Event promoter – With Rebecca’s Private Idaho
She’s contributi...
2021-02-011h 34
With PaceRebecca Rusch, "The Queen of Pain"Over the course of a more than 30 year career, Rebecca Rusch has become one of the foremost athletes in ultra-endurance adventure sports. Whether rock climbing, white water rafting, gravel racing or bikepacking, Rebecca has demonstrated time and again that she is the undisputed “Queen of Pain.” Four time winner of the Leadville 100, 24 hour solo mountain biking world champion, Emmy Award winner, multi-time Eco Challenge competitor, author, public speaker, and philanthropist—the list of her accomplishments is extensive, and she is far from retirement. In this conversation, she and Payson talk about using success as springboard for pursuing projec...
2020-12-151h 23
The Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 67 Rebecca Rusch- Be Good: It's who you discover you are along the wayRebecca Rusch has been a pioneer in the gravel riding world, having established one of, if not THE premier gravel event, Rebecca's Private Idaho, which here in 2020 actually took place digitally. Bringing us along for her journey over the last 15 years, Rebecca has managed to take 7 World Championships, write a Best-Selling book, win an Emmy for her film "Blood Road", win Leadville 100 four times, ride a mountain bike like a boss so as to be inducted into the mountain bike hall of fame, and so much more.
We sat down with Rebecca to talk about her journeys aro...
2020-11-061h 12
Hit Play Not PauseNever Retire with Rebecca Rusch (Episode 2)Traditionally athletes in their 40s (and certainly their 50s) are supposed to retire and find something else to do. Not seven-time world champion Rebecca Rusch, who didn’t even start racing professionally as a mountain biker until age 38, and proceeded to rack up national and world victories, win Leadville 100 four times, DK200 three times, and crushed the first 350-mile DKXL gravel race at age 50. Talking menopause for the first time, Rebecca Rusch reveals what her transition through “the change” has been like and what she prioritizes now to continue hitting personal bests and pursue her passion. She’s living proof that mid...
2020-10-071h 01
MiddleishMiddleish: Episode 12 - Rebecca RuschWe talk a lot about moderation. But how does that concept fit in the lives of elite athletes? Do they really practice moderation and balance? We could think of no better person to explore these concepts with than Rebecca Rusch. Not only has Rebecca maintained a dominating career as a professional athlete for over 30 years (to the tune of 7 World Championships and an induction into the Mountain Biking Hall of Fame), she has led an incredible charge as an ambassador and activist outside of racing. Her movie, Blood Road, won an Emmy and paved the way for her to rec...
2020-08-251h 12
The Common ThreadsRebecca Rusch: Be Good, Be Vulnerable and Don’t Stop LearningRebecca Rusch’s nickname is the Queen of Pain — for good reason. She has pushed herself to excel at every outdoor adventure imaginable, continuously reimagining what’s possible and leaving her
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2020-08-1900 min
Roam from HomeRoam From Home Ep.17 with Rebecca RuschEpisode 17
Rebecca Rusch
In this episode Rebecca takes Cory and CJ on the journey from being a homeless climber to finding where she belongs, “a place where I could call home.” She walks us through her month long personal journey to visit the crash site of her father in Vietnam/Laos, who died as a pilot fighting in the Vietnam war, and how that experience ended up uncovering something much deeper. This story, documented in the Emmy winning documentary Blood Road, is about the scars, both physical and emotional, that war leaves on families, countries, and...
2020-06-2259 min
No BarriersNavigating at Home with Endurance Athlete, Rebecca Rusch - Condensed VersionPart 6 of our Alchemy Series (sponsored by Prudential and Wells Fargo):Our hosts, Erik and Jeff, meet with Rebecca Rusch - a familiar face from the adventure scene. Rebecca speaks about her journey "home" and what that means in this pivotal moment in history. Known as the “Queen of Pain” with a heart of gold, Rebecca Rusch is a multi-decade professional athlete and 7x World Champion. Her career includes numerous adventure sports, and countless wins and accolades including induction into the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame. In 2017, Rebecca released an Emmy award-winning feature film, B...
2020-05-1318 minNo BarriersNavigating at Home with Endurance Athlete, Rebecca Rusch - Extended VersionPart 6 of our Alchemy Series (sponsored by Prudential and Wells Fargo):Our hosts, Erik and Jeff, meet with Rebecca Rusch - a familiar face from the adventure scene. Rebecca speaks about her journey "home" and what that means in this pivotal moment in history. Known as the “Queen of Pain” with a heart of gold, Rebecca Rusch is a multi-decade professional athlete and 7x World Champion. Her career includes numerous adventure sports, and countless wins and accolades including induction into the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame. In 2017, Rebecca released an Emmy award-winning feature film, B...
2020-05-1346 min
The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTSRebecca Rusch: Finding Comfort In DiscomfortAbout this episode:In this week’s episode, coach Hillary interviews one of the world's greatest endurance and adventure athletes, Rebecca Rusch. She is a 7x World Champion, best-selling author, Emmy Award winner, activist, and Be Good Foundation founder. Guest Bio - Rebecca Rusch:Rebecca Rusch is the “Queen of Pain” with a heart of gold. Whether she is on an epic cycling expedition in a remote part of the world or teaching others at her namesake gravel bike academy in Idaho, she inspires people to be their best with energy, positiv...
2020-04-2758 min
Singletracks Mountain Bike PodcastRebecca Rusch on Facing Challenges, Doing Good in the WorldRebecca Rusch is a 7-time World Champion in cycling, adventure racing, and cross country skiing events, a best-selling author, and a passionate community activist. She’s also an Emmy award winner for her documentary Blood Road which highlights the problem of unexploded ordnance in Laos that her Do Good foundation is working to solve.
In this episode we dive into the life equations Rebecca has figured out like “blood flow = brain flow” and “passion = payoff,” and how these apply both on and off the bike. Rebecca shares how she approaches challenges, talks about why gravel riding is so attract...
2020-03-0247 min
King of the RideEpisode 40: Rebecca Rusch — Ultra Endurance Pro AthleteThere isn't much to be said about Rebecca Rusch that hasn't been mentioned before. 4x Leadville champion, 4x Dirty Kanza 200 winner, 3x 24 hour mountain bike world champion, recent winner of the Alaskan Iditarod Trail Invitational, and an inductee into the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame, Rebecca Rusch is a champion. Rebecca is also an advocate for youth cycling, empowerment through cycling, and spearheaded the biggest chapter in her life by riding the Ho Chi Mihn Trail via bike in search of her father's resting site, as documented in the Emmy Award winning film, Blood Road. For more on this...
2019-08-1256 min
The Mountain Flyer PodcastRebecca Rusch v5.0: No Such Thing as Retiring2019 Mountain Bike Hall of Fame inductee and World Champion cross country and gravel racer Rebecca Rusch turned 50 last year. The four-time Leadville 100 MTB champ, six-time Dirty Kanza winner, public lands advocate, motivational speaker and fire fighter has every reason to down shift. Yet in September, she launched Rusch Ventures (rebeccarusch.com) to integrate her existing and new programs, including Rebecca’s Private Idaho, Rusch Academy, MTB Lao adventure trips, and the Be Good Foundation, funds from which go toward removal of unexploded ordnance in Lao and the preservation of public lands. When the Queen of Pain turned 50, she reflected on a...
2019-07-2640 min
The Rich Roll PodcastRebecca Rusch Is The Queen Of PainThis week I sit down with Rebecca Rusch – one of the world’s greatest adventure athletes.Rebecca is a 7-time World Champion, best-selling author, activist, and Emmy winner. In addition to superhuman success on a mountain bike, she has performed at the elite level across a multitude of disciplines including rock climbing, white water rafting, and multi-day adventure events like Eco Challenge.Still crushing it at 50, Rebecca is redefining human capability in real time.Beyond athletics, Rebecca is a TEDx speaker, author of Rusch To Glory* and the founder of the Be Good Founda...
2019-06-241h 58
Outside By DesignFinding Handrails with Rebecca RuschWhat do you stand for?
We're honored to be joined this week by Rebecca Rusch - adventure athlete, 7x world champion, best selling author, activist, Emmy winner, and damn good person. Rebecca shares her personal manifesto and her guiding principles she follows in all aspects of her life. She also talks about asking for help, the power of pessimism, and what she looks for in a creative team.
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2019-05-2356 min
Dialed Cycling PodcastDialed Podcast 26 - Rebecca Rusch interviewSend us a textThe Rebecca Rusch interview - Rebecca's Private Idaho, Rebecca Rusch's charities, and Women's racing. Sweet!Support the show
2018-09-1326 min
Wild Ideas Worth LivingRebecca Rusch - How to Take Risks and Carve Your Own TrailRebecca’s Wild Idea: To encourage others to take risks, push themselves physically and mentally, and get everyone in the world on a bike. Today we welcome back Rebecca Rusch, this show’s first repeat guest. Rebecca has been called a modern day wonder woman and the queen of pain for her ability to not only withstand harsh conditions in endurance racing, but for her well-versed career. She has been a pro athlete for over three decades. She’s a seven-time world champion, author, philanthropist, and she’s shattered the glass ceiling in everything she’s done from finis...
2018-06-1355 min
Taking The Lead Together - A Bicycle PodcastRebecca Rusch - Professional RiderRebecca Rusch’s bio says that Rebecca is 'the queen of pain with a heart of gold'. Well, that sums up everything you need to know about this 30 year professional athlete. But if you’re into details, Rebecca is a 7x World Champion in multiple sports, 4x Leadville 100 mtb champion, 3x winner of the Dirty Kanza 200, she summited Mt. Kilamanjaro by bike, holds the record for the fastest ride on the Kokapelli trail, and was recently the first person to ride the entire length of the Ho Chi Min trail which you absolutely need t...
2018-05-2526 min
Grow the GoodBehind the Scenes with 7x World Champion and Pioneer Athlete Rebecca RuschRebecca Rusch is one of the most prolific adventure athletes out there. From first ascents as a rock climber (El Capitan in Yosemite) to kayaking in the Grand Canyon to taking her bike up Mount Kiliminjaro, nothing stops the Queen of Pain. Rebecca was one of the top Adventure Racers before becoming a pro mountain biker and is the 7x World Champion in several sports. Rebecca's depth goes far beyond her athletic endeavors. She's a speaker, author of her book Rusch to Glory, a filmmaker with her most recent film Blood Road, and an event producer with Rebec...
2017-12-2855 min
The Sonya Looney ShowBehind the Scenes with 7x World Champion and Pioneer Athlete Rebecca RuschRebecca Rusch is one of the most prolific adventure athletes out there. From first ascents as a rock climber (El Capitan in Yosemite) to kayaking in the Grand Canyon to taking her bike up Mount Kiliminjaro, nothing stops the Queen of Pain. Rebecca was one of the top Adventure Racers before becoming a pro mountain biker and is the 7x World Champion in several sports. Rebecca's depth goes far beyond her athletic endeavors. She's a speaker, author of her book Rusch to Glory, a filmmaker with her most recent film Blood Road, and an event producer with Rebec...
2017-12-2855 min
Wild Ideas Worth LivingRebecca Rusch - Biking the 1,200 Mile Ho Chi Minh Trail in Search of Her Father and Finding MagicRebecca’s Wild Idea: To be a professional adventure racer and bike the Ho Chi Minh Trail in search of her father, who was shot down as a fighter pilot in the Vietnam War. Rebecca Rusch has been a professional athlete for over three decades. She is a seven-time World Champion who continues to shatter the glass ceiling in whatever sport she tackles, whether it is climbing, rafting, or biking. She has a first female ascent rock climbing El Capitan in Yosemite. She has river boarded down the Grand Canyon. And she has beaten most men at en...
2017-06-2136 min
2017-02-2343 min
Raising the Barre with Boulder Ballet LiveRebecca's Private Idaho with Rebecca RuschRebecca Rusch joins us to talk about her upcoming event Rebecca's Private Idaho which takes place Sunday September 4.
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2016-09-0110 min
That Got Me ThinkingRebecca Rusch the Queen of PainRebecca Rusch is one of the world’s preeminent endurance athletes. She has won four straight Leadville 100s and is the course record holder. She is lovingly known as the Queen of Pain. There is nothing she likes better than to challenge herself each and every time she steps, or rides, to a starting line. With tenacity and grit, she keeps going through darkness, injuries, solitude, mechanical mishaps and flat tires. She digs deep to cross the finish line of every single race she begins.
Website: rebeccarusch.com
Website: http://www.rebeccasprivateidaho.com/
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2016-08-0450 min
The EnormocastEpisode 102: Rebecca Rusch – Once a Climber, Always a Climber.On Episode 102 of the Enormocast, I sit down with long time friend and badass endurance athlete, Rebecca Rusch. Reba, as her friends call her (thanks to me), AKA The Queen of Pain, is known world wide for her feats on her mountain bike, but she was a climber first. After so much success in the … Continue reading "Episode 102: Rebecca Rusch – Once a Climber, Always a Climber."
2016-04-111h 29The Enormocast: the climbing podcastEpisode 102: Rebecca Rusch – Once a Climber, Always a Climber.On Episode 102 of the Enormocast, I sit down with long time friend and badass endurance athlete, Rebecca Rusch. Reba, as her friends call her (thanks to me), AKA The Queen of Pain, is known world wide for her feats on her mountain bike, but she was a climber first. After so much success in the … Continue reading "Episode 102: Rebecca Rusch – Once a Climber, Always a Climber."
2016-04-111h 29
The Intrepid EntrepreneurA Pro Athlete Takes the Entrepreneurial Path: Rebecca RuschRebecca Rusch has never done anything small and everything she’s taken on has a common thread: determination. Join me this week as I interview this humble and approachable outdoor sport legend, who has been such an inspiration to so many (myself included). She’s a professional athlete with a storied career in climbing, adventure racing and mountain biking, among other pursuits (riverboarding anyone?). Rebecca almost seems to have made pioneering new climbing routes and outdoor sports part of her repertoire and she literally pays no attention to obstacles. In this interview, she shares her approach to overcoming fear, usin...
2015-11-1332 minThe Intrepid EntrepreneurA Pro Athlete Takes the Entrepreneurial Path: Rebecca RuschRebecca Rusch has never done anything small and everything she’s taken on has a common thread: determination. Join me this week as I interview this humble and approachable outdoor sport legend, who has been such an inspiration to so many (myself included). She’s a professional athlete with a storied career in climbing, adventure racing and mountain biking, among other pursuits (riverboarding anyone?). Rebecca almost seems to have made pioneering new climbing routes and outdoor sports part of her repertoire and she literally pays no attention to obstacles. In this interview, she shares her approach to overcoming fear, usin...
2015-09-0432 min
Mountain Bike RadioThe Drunkcyclist Podcast - "Rebecca Rusch"Rebecca Rusch joins D2 and 40 Hands in an honest and behind-the-scenes interview. Rebecca is candid and shares her thoughts on pushing her limits, racing, her new sponsor, gravel events, her Kokopelli Trail record, and much more. If you want to hear about her broken finger and hospital visit after the Kokopelli finish or want to hear her thoughts about the Dirty Kanza, get all of the inside scoop in this interview.
"Are you kidding me? That'll be death by boredom...I went because I was asked to go...There is no hiding in the gravel...
2015-02-0300 min
Mountain Bike RadioGirls & Gears - Rebecca RuschMay 7, 2014
The "Queen of Pain", Rebecca Rusch, joins Danielle to discuss a variety of topics. It's a great conversation with two very strong women endurance athletes.
Hear about where Rebecca came from, her background, and when she got into cycling and learn where the nickname, "Queen of Pain" came from. She brings some great perspective on how girls and woman can get started in cycling and sports in general. Rebecca also admits that she needs her own push because she is naturally lazy. Listen to learn about her upcoming book and a...
2014-05-0700 min