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Joe Reilly PodcastEp. 36 - Robbie Balenger - Lessons & Stories From His Wildest Ultra RunsRobbie Balenger is an ultra runner with legendary exploits. He has run across America, outlasted a Tesla on foot, to his self-styled Colorado Crush where he completed the 26, 50, and 100 Leadville races, the Colorado trail, and all of the Colorado 14,000s in a single summer.
Robbie has been on several of the best podcasts in the world to discuss his exploits, and so I wanted to get more of a behind-the-scenes look at his outlook and philosophy.
How does he come up with these adventures and challenges? What are these lessons he’s learned, and how does he then apply them to everyday...2024-04-2347 min
Chasing Tomorrow PodcastREPLAY From the BEST OF Chasing Tomorrow: Robbie Balanger did WHAT all summer? 🤯 - Ep 164 This week Dave and Joe, Chasing Tomorrow podcast co-show hosts, have the pleasure of talking to Robbie Balenger, known as the vegan ultra-runner. In 2019 Robbie ran 3,175 miles across the US in just 75 days in order to promote the benefits of a plant-based diet. In March 2021, he set a new record for The Central Park loop challenge, where he ran 16 loops smashing the previous record of 11 loops. And he just finished the Colorado Crush (named by Robbie) 63 days, 1,176 miles, 308,981 ft of gain, including the entire Colorado Trail summiting all 58 peaks over 14,000 feet, and finished with the Leadville 100, quite the incredible summer, for sure2023-11-0351 min
The Rich Roll PodcastWilliam Goodge: The Atypical Ultra-Runner Who Ran Across America In StyleMany have attempted the brutal 3,000+ mile transcontinental run across the U.S. Few have completed it. And even fewer have crushed it with the style and swagger of today’s guest William Goodge, who ran from Los Angeles to New York in a blazing 55 days and somehow made it look fun. His endurance resume also includes running 50 marathons in 50 days, circumnavigating Lake Cuomo, Italy, and running from Land’s End to John O’Groats—all to raise funds for cancer research in honor of his mother.What I find most compelling about Will isn’t just his at...2023-10-302h 06
The Rich Roll PodcastROLL ON: Travel In The Age of Climate ChangeTravel allows you to experience different cultures, broaden your perspective, and gain a deeper appreciation for the world around you. But there is no denying that it also comes with massive environmental costs. Is it possible to travel in a completely sustainable way? And if so, how? What is the best way to move about the globe and make the most of experiences abroad?Welcome to Roll On 2.0, an experiment in documentary-style storytelling in which Adam Skolnick and I ask a big question, investigate that query with several experts, attempt to arrive at a reasoned conclusion, and...2023-04-2055 min
The Big RunSustained Motion - On competing against ones self and growing in the process with Robbie Balenger - The Big Run Episode 148Hello and welcome back to the big run.
Today's guest is Robbie Balenger. A man not adverse to extreme challenges, his list of multi-stage ultra efforts reads long.
There are iconic races and unusual challenges such as loops around central park and outlasting a Tesla.
Most recently a solo Speed Project effort saw him come in second in that iconic event.
Still, he’s kept the momentum up and switched to crewing for another epic challenge to support Will Goodge as runs across America. An experience he is well versed in having done the challenge himself back in 2019.
Robbie caught up wi...2023-04-0850 min
THE TRAVIS MACY SHOWEp.105 A LONG WAY FROM NOWHERE with Chris Ward of Like a Bigfoot PodcastChris Ward is a podcaster (LIKE A BIGFOOT), teacher, endurance athlete, film producer, father, husband, and all-around good dude from the Denver area.Ward’s new film, “A Long Way from Nowhere,” is now available on YouTube at The Audacious Report channel:What compels a person to run 150 miles through the desert at the height of summer? Is it the need for achievement, the competitive instinct, or something deeper? A LONG WAY FROM NOWHERE is a different sort of extreme sports film—one centered not around winning or extraordinary spectacle—but instead one focused upon the human...2023-03-201h 15
The Big RunSupport Systems - Audio postcards from loved ones to the Salomon supported team taking on The Speed Project.Good morning and welcome back to this special episode of The Big Run in collaboration with Salomon running. As The Speed Project draws near we reached out to an all-women's team taking part and asked them to nominate a key supporter
A loved one, a friend, a guardian, a cheerleader, a confidant, a comrade - someone has been witness to their preparation, a sounding board for concerns and listened ever patiently to the latest tweak to their training plan.
We asked them to leave a message.
A candid reflection about what it's been like to support that individual as t...2023-03-1819 min
Pure Ambition106. Running Across America, Racing a Tesla on Foot, and Redefining What is Possible with Robbie BalengerRobbie Balenger is a plant-based ultra-endurance athlete whose obsession with pursuing optimal performance has led him to seek out mammoth athletic projects that span weeks and even months. Some of his accomplishments include running 3,175 miles across the US in just 75 days in 2019 to promote the benefits of a plant-based diet, breaking the record for most laps around New York's Central Park in one day, completing what he has coined the “Colorado Crush,” almost 1,200 miles and 300,000 ft of elevation gain in 63 days, and most recently, outlasting a Tesla by running 242 miles over 3 days. Robbie continues to seek...2023-03-1555 min
9 Elements with Eric HinmanRobbie Balenger: HydrationA first date with a runner turned Robbie Balenger from restaurateur into runner, and today, Robbie Balenger is a plant-based, ultra-endurance runner who recently outran the life of a Tesla battery. Obsessed with the idea of constant movement, Balenger seeks out mammoth projects that span weeks or months, including running from California to New York in 75 days. Robbie has recently started a media hub for endurance athletes known as The Audacious Report, and his idea of a casual weekend is running a 26.2 mile marathon.*Restore Hyper Wellness neither endorses nor is responsible for the accuracy...2023-03-141h 03
Like a Bigfoot#325: Robbie Balenger -- "The Audacious Report", Finding Himself On The "Colorado Crush"This week we are sitting down and chatting with the absolutely incredible athlete Robbie Balenger!!!
In 2021, Robbie completed the Colorado Crush, a challenge he created which consisted of running all the events in Leadville (marathon, 50 miler and 100 miler) along with running the entire Colorado Trail and summiting all of the 14ers all in one summer. It is a mind blowing and incredibly hard accomplishment!
Robbie and filmmaker Reece Robinson were able to capture all the ups and downs with their excellent film called "Colorado Crush" on their channel "The Audacious Report" (where our film will appear in a few weeks!)
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Rise & Thrive with Sexy Fit Vegan Founder Ella MagersRunning Towards Health with Robbie BalengerSPONSORED BY THE PLANT-EMPOWERED COACHING PROGRAMIf you're ready to ditch dieting and build a plant-strong body for life, CLICK HERE to learn more and book a consultation."As much as I run, to think of it as fitness, to think of it as movement, all those apply, but it's really my practice. It's one of the things that really helps me to be the best version of myself." - Robbie BalengerThere are multiple paths that we can choose to take when we are on the journey to living a more healthy lifestyle...2023-02-2139 min
Rise & Thrive with Sexy Fit Vegan Founder Ella MagersPushing Personal Boundaries: Ultra Athletics, Plant-Based Diets, and Authenticity with Robbie Ballinger“As much as I run, to think of it as fitness, to think of it as movement, all those apply, but it’s really my practice. It’s one of the things that really helps me to be the best version of myself.” - Robbie BalengerRobbie is one of the most inspiring humans I’ve ever had the fortune of speaking with. I watched the documentary, The Colorado Crush, and was blown away not only by what seemed to be what seemed to be one of the most insane physical feats for someone to take on, but also b...2023-02-2139 min
We Are Superman#239 - WE ARE ERIKA ANGLE, THE SCIENCE BEHIND IXCELA, AND HOW IT CAN IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH AND PERFORMANCEFollowing my running the LT100 in August, I went through two weeks of extreme fatigue, I was exhausted at times following doing only household chores. I had an ok week after that, and then I was set back for another two weeks after receiving shots I needed for my trip to Africa. Even after that, I have often struggled to feel energy on runs, frequently feeling out of breath either at the very start or later in runs. I’ve had thoughts that maybe I was experiencing so-called long-Covid. Some people suggested I get a blood test. I didn’t real...2022-12-281h 17
We Are Superman#239 - WE ARE ERIKA ANGLE, THE SCIENCE BEHIND IXCELA, AND HOW IT CAN IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH AND PERFORMANCEFollowing my running the LT100 in August, I went through two weeks of extreme fatigue, I was exhausted at times following doing only household chores. I had an ok week after that, and then I was set back for another two weeks after receiving shots I needed for my trip to Africa. Even after that, I have often struggled to feel energy on runs, frequently feeling out of breath either at the very start or later in runs. I’ve had thoughts that maybe I was experiencing so-called long-Covid. Some people suggested I get a blood test. I didn’t real...2022-12-281h 17
Texish Texas Comedy PodcastRunnin Wild w/ Robbie Balenger - 076Keep up if you can! Robbie Balenger (@robbiebalenger) graces us with his magnificent, bearded presence to talk all things Ultra-efforts, plant-based health, and old Austin stories. Truly a great interview with an INCREDIBLE person. Anyone who can outrun a Tesla deserves your attention, and a Lone Star on us.
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Adventure Sports PodcastEp. 870: The Colorado Crush - Robbie BalengerTake our listener survey here to give feedback to the show! Robbie has done some legitimately legendary adventures. He ran across the US, has the FKT for the Central Park Loop, and even outlasted a Tesla by running farther than it could drive on a single charge. However, on today’s episode we talk about something, in my opinion, that was much crazier; The Colorado Crush. In an effort to experience all the glory and magnitude that Colorado has to offer, Robbie pieced together an adventure of outright ridiculous proportions. The goal was...2022-10-1054 minChasing Tomorrow PodcastAll Things Storytelling with Emmy award winning creator Reece Robinson - Ep. #115In this episode, Joe and Don spend time with Reese Robinson; director, editor, and documentarian. Reece specializes in intimate, “one man band” character-driven documentary storytelling and has partnered with outdoor adventurers like Robbie Balenger to capture the human element of challenge and hardship. The discussion is engaging and revealing of what Reece finds as he captures adventures on film.
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THE TRAVIS MACY SHOWRobbie Balenger: Transcontinental Run, Colorado Crush, The Audacious Report, Outlast a Telsa, Leadville Race Series, Mental Health, Salida Life, 7000 FEET Running Company, Plant-Based Lifestyle, ManhoodRobbie Balenger is a plant-based endurance athlete based in the Salida, Colorado area. He’s a great guy who has accomplished a lot: 3,175-mile transcontinental run (43 miles per day), Central Park Challenge World Record, Colorado Crush (Colorado 14ers + Colorado Trail + Leadville Race Series runs in 63 days), and more. Sit down with Travis and Robbie during a fun, free flowing, face-to-face conversation at Salida’s own 7000 FEET Running Company.In This Episode: Robbie Balenger Instagram...2022-10-031h 16
303Endurance PodcastKona Countdown 2022Welcome to Episode #355 of the 303 Endurance Podcast and our 2022 Kona Countdown Special! You are listening to your weekly connection to coaches, experts, and pro athletes to help you reach your endurance goals. We're your hosts coach Rich Soares and 303 Chief Editor, Bill Plock. Thanks for joining us for another week of endurance interviews and discussion. Show Sponsor: UCAN Keep your fueling fresh with new UCAN Pineapple Edge. UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars and stimulants to fuel athletes. UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of...2022-10-0130 min
Backpacker Radio#166 | Robbie Balenger, Plant-Based Ultra-Endurance Athlete, on the Colorado Crush: the Colorado Trail, All 58 14ers, and the Leadville Trail SeriesIn today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Robbie Balenger. Robbie is a plant-based ultra-endurance athlete, with achievements including a run across the United States and a feat he dubbed the Colorado Crush which involves hiking the 485-mile Colorado Trail, summiting all 58 of Colorado's 14,000-ft peaks, and running the Leadville Trail Series- the marathon, the-50 mile race, and the 100-mile race...all of this in the span of 63 days! We of course go in-depth about these endurance undertakings, including how he manages his diet, his recovery, the highlights and lowlights from these adventures...2022-09-122h 04
We Are Superman#224 - LEADVILLE DISAPPOINTMENT AND GRATITUDEIt’s taken a bit to process everything from my Leadville Trail 100. The race for me ended at Twin Lakes, mile 40. My plan to fuel and hydrate better by going out at a conservative pace was obviously too slow and might have worked better had I not expended so much mental and physical energy dealing with a lighting system that wasn’t bright enough and my dicey depth perception and balance that led me to being too cautious navigating the rockier, uneven trail sections. I was moving ok but with a thin margin for error when my left hamstring cram...2022-08-2433 minWe Are Superman#224 - LEADVILLE DISAPPOINTMENT AND GRATITUDEIt’s taken a bit to process everything from my Leadville Trail 100. The race for me ended at Twin Lakes, mile 40. My plan to fuel and hydrate better by going out at a conservative pace was obviously too slow and might have worked better had I not expended so much mental and physical energy dealing with a lighting system that wasn’t bright enough and my dicey depth perception and balance that led me to being too cautious navigating the rockier, uneven trail sections. I was moving ok but with a thin margin for error when my left hamstring cram...2022-08-2433 minWe Are Superman#217 - WE ARE KATHY DAVIS VEGINSPIRING US TO EAT MORE PLANTSFor me, the transition to eating plant-based wasn’t a hard choice. As opposed to some athletes who do it for performance-related reasons, I’ve become increasingly fed up with the food industry, particularly factory farming. We kill billions of living, breathing, intelligent animals, funded to a large extent by the government – through industry promoters who lobby for subsidies like the Beef Council, the Poultry Council, the Pork Council, the Dairy Council, etc. – that has then exacerbated health issues like diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and other morbidities that were magnified during the pandemic. And then the government has to lay out larg...2022-07-211h 43
We Are Superman#217 - WE ARE KATHY DAVIS VEGINSPIRING US TO EAT MORE PLANTSFor me, the transition to eating plant-based wasn’t a hard choice. As opposed to some athletes who do it for performance-related reasons, I’ve become increasingly fed up with the food industry, particularly factory farming. We kill billions of living, breathing, intelligent animals, funded to a large extent by the government – through industry promoters who lobby for subsidies like the Beef Council, the Poultry Council, the Pork Council, the Dairy Council, etc. – that has then exacerbated health issues like diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and other morbidities that were magnified during the pandemic. And then the government has to lay out larg...2022-07-211h 43
Fit Food JunkiesRunning to Outlast a Tesla on a Plant-Based Diet and Discovering your "Why" with Ultra-Endurance Athlete Robbie BalengerOn today's episode of Fit Food Junkies, we discuss ultra-endurance athlete Robbie Balenger's insane and audacious races he has overcome while sticking and advocating for a plant-based diet. We talk about discovering your "why" and passion, strengthening your mindset, and what it takes to breakthrough.2022-07-0641 min
Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to RunningWhat it Really Takes To Run Longer Than You Ever Have Before: Robbie BalengerThere are not many ultrarunners who have run farther than Robbie Balenger. Robbie’s been making headlines for the past few years with his massive athletic feats. Just this past spring, Robbie decided to see if he could run longer than a Tesla could on a single charge along a Texas highway. Three days and 242 miles later, man beat machine. In this episode, you’ll learn: How Robbie fuels his amazingly long runs What training you need to run your first ultra, and How to mentally get through extreme challenges and stay on your feet If y...2022-06-1545 minRunnersConnect Run to the Top PodcastWhat it Really Takes To Run Longer Than You Ever Have Before: Robbie BalengerThere are not many ultrarunners who have run farther than Robbie Balenger. Robbie’s been making headlines for the past few years with his massive athletic feats. Just this past spring, Robbie decided to see if he could run longer than a Tesla could on a single charge along a Texas highway. Three days and 242 miles later, man beat machine. In this episode, you’ll learn: How Robbie fuels his amazingly long runs What training you need to run your first ultra, and How to mentally get through extreme challenges and stay on your feet If y...2022-06-1545 min
The Rich Roll PodcastRoll On: Guns, Liberty & Responsibility (+ Sen. Cory Booker)Welcome to another edition of ‘Roll On’, wherein Rich Roll and journalist & author Adam Skolnick riff on matters of interest across sports, culture, entertainment, and self-betterment. Given the heartbreaking number of mass and school shootings this year—punctuated by the horrific events in Uvalde—today’s discussion centers on gun violence in America, culminating with a conversation with Senator Cory Booker, who joins via Zoom to help us understand why this problem is so intractable, and what we can do about it.Specific topics discussed in today’s episode include:
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BLISTER PodcastBlister Editors & Podcast Hosts, David Golay & Matt MitchellJonathan Ellsworth sat down with BLISTER Bike Editor and ‘Bikes & Big Ideas’ host, David Golay, and our Running Editor and ‘Off The Couch’ host, Matt Mitchell, to talk with them about Blister Labs; their backgrounds; and some of their recent favorite episodes on Bikes & Big Ideas and Off The Couch.TOPICS & TIMES:Blister Labs Update (2:21)Matt & David's Backgrounds (5:57)How we connected with Matt (14:36)Some favorite episodes: Jess Blewitt (19:56)Off The Couch: Pablo Vigil (23:21)Bikes & Big Ideas: Contra Bikes (26:54)Off The Couch: Robbie Balenger (29:18)Bikes & Big Ideas: Kitsbow CEO (34:22)RELATED LINKSBlister LabsDavid Golay: Reviewing the Revi...2022-05-3142 min
Off The CouchRobbie Balenger on Testing Limits, Exploring Recovery Techniques, & Outrunning a Tesla After discovering running in his 30’s, ultra-endurance athlete Robbie Balenger became obsessed with the power of human endurance and quickly found that he needed challenges far exceeding standard ultramarathons to test his limits. So, he started creating his own. Since then, Robbie has run across America, completed the “Colorado Crush,” and recently outran a Tesla. We had him on to unpack each of these efforts before asking him about the mental side of endurance, recovery techniques, his next challenge, and much more. TOPICS & TIMES:Robbie’s background (5:19)Travel & settling in Austin, TX (6:05)Burning out in the restaurant...2022-05-2450 min
The Spaniard ShowTalks 391 - Robbie Balenger, Ultrarunner Who Challenged A TeslaImagine saying this to a friend with a Tesla: “Drive at 65 mph until your battery dies. I’ll run that far in 72 hours.” That’s essentially what Robbie Balenger did in April of 2022, and his effort made global headlines, because the target distance was 242 miles. He tells Spanny how he’d built up the credibility and support for the attempt, with a record that included running across the U.S in 75 days (43 miles per day). And this was after only 8 years as a serious runner. Why does Robbie do this? Listen for his explanation of running as the inverse of drugs.2022-05-121h 05
The Rich Roll PodcastRoll On: How Social Media Erodes The Mind, Finding Meaning in Grief & Fitness After Covid (+ Endurance Wins & Rollie Victors!)Welcome to another edition of ‘Roll On’, wherein Rich Roll and journalist & author Adam Skolnick riff on matters of interest across sports, culture, entertainment, and self-betterment. Topics discussed in today’s episode include:
Rich’s recent adventures in Miami (and getting COVID)
Oz Pearlman’s Central Park FKT
Robbie Balenger on ‘outlasting a Tesla’
Memorable performances from the Boston Marathon
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
Winners of the 2021 ‘Rollies’
Coaching check-in with Chris Hauth; and
We field a listener question on how to make sense of catastrophic and heartbreaking l...2022-04-211h 56
Everyday UltraHow to Dominate Your Next Endurance Challenge with Robbie BalengerSometimes, it takes more than an organized ultra race to push our limits. And that means finding ways to set our own challenges to really see what we’re made of.
For today’s guest, that means running across America, completing the Colorado Crush (running the Leadville Marathon, Leadville 50 miler, Leadville 100, running the entire Colorado Trail, and climbing every 14er in Colorado in a span of ONLY a few months), and running farther than how far a Tesla can go on full-charge. Robbie Ballenger is the man who has completed all of those challenges.
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Not by the PlaybookDania Akeel and Mashael al-Obaidan make history for Saudi Arabia at the Dakar RallySaudi Arabian women competed in the Dakar Rally for the first time in 2022, with Dania Akeel and Mashael al-Obaidan completing the race earlier this month. They join us to reflect on making history and discuss how competing in one of the world’s most gruelling automobile rally races has changed them. They also give their thoughts on whether they see themselves as inspirational figures for women in their country. Shanwayne Stephens tells us about helping Jamaica qualify a four-man bobsleigh team for a first Winter Olympics in 24 years. Stephens is the team’s pilot and discusses his hope...2022-01-2249 min
Plant Your SeedRobbie Balenger: Ultra-Endurance AthleteRobbie Balenger is a plant-based ultra-endurance athlete obsessed with finding sustainable motion through space and time. This obsession leads Robbie to seek out mammoth athletic projects that span weeks and months. By exploring recovery techniques and honing diet choices, Robbie is investigating how he can keep going forever.2021-12-3047 min
Dan Churchill's The Epic TableThe Best of 2021: Reflecting on an Epic YearTeam! As the year comes to end, I want to take a minute to reflect on and appreciate all that we were able to experience this year. Looking at the guests we had on the podcast in 2021, I am filled with so much gratitude for all of you. YOU, my epic team, are the reason I am able to host these incredible guests who are at the top of their fields, pushing the boundaries for what is possible. You all listening to the episodes, downloading them, sharing them, and leaving reviews are what drives the growth of the...2021-12-2929 minDan Churchill's The Epic TableRobbie Balenger on Getting Comfortable with the UncomfortableTo Celebrate The Victories, It Had to Get Dark at Some Point - Robbie Balenger Team, today we have Robbie Balenger, one of the elite plant-based athletes in the space, on the show today. Robbie started running at 29, so well into his life, and decided to see how far he could go with it. Robbie is a plant-based, ultra-endurance athlete who has completed the Trans-con which involved a 3,175-mile transcontinental run starting in Huntington Beach, CA, and ending in Central Park, NYC. This involved 14 states and an average of 43 miles a day for 75 days. H...2021-12-211h 12
The Rich Roll PodcastRoll On: Fatherhood, Face-Off & The FAR EventDadding. Surfing with Zuckerberg. Celebrating Ten Thousand’s glorious new FAR line with Robbie Balenger. And of course, the Adam-Brogan faceoff we’ve all been waiting for.Welcome to another hotly anticipated edition of ‘Roll On,’ wherein myself and my undefeated podcast co-pilot Adam Skolnick (and our intruding guest Brogan Graham) hone on matters of contemporaneous import, and more than anything, get a bit silly.Aside from serving as my magnanimous sidecar hype-beast, Adam Skolnick is an activist and veteran journalist best known as David Goggins’ Can’t Hurt Me, co-author. Adam writes about adventure sports, enviro...2021-11-112h 56We Are Superman#166 - WE ARE ROBBIE BALENGER: PLANT-BASED AND CRUSHING COLORADO AND BEYONDAs you know, when I’m not running in the Leadville Trail 100, I work at the Winfield aid station at mile 50. That’s where I had a very brief encounter with plant-based endurance runner Robbie Balenger, who was completing his summer-long Colorado Crush. Robbie had previously run the Leadville Marathon as well as the Silver Rush 50-mile. I’ve had runners who don’t run ultras gasp, wow, he did all that? Which kind of cracks me up because lots of people have done that, including me. However, between the marathon and the Silver Rush 50, Robbie also ran the entire 587-mi...2021-10-201h 29
We Are Superman#166 - WE ARE ROBBIE BALENGER: PLANT-BASED AND CRUSHING COLORADO AND BEYONDAs you know, when I’m not running in the Leadville Trail 100, I work at the Winfield aid station at mile 50. That’s where I had a very brief encounter with plant-based endurance runner Robbie Balenger, who was completing his summer-long Colorado Crush. Robbie had previously run the Leadville Marathon as well as the Silver Rush 50-mile. I’ve had runners who don’t run ultras gasp, wow, he did all that? Which kind of cracks me up because lots of people have done that, including me. However, between the marathon and the Silver Rush 50, Robbie also ran the entire 587-mi...2021-10-201h 29
It Matters To MeEpisode #22: Robbie Balenger“I started to like running more than I liked being at the bar, and it’s really one or the other with that.”
Welcome everyone to episode Twenty-Two of the “It Matters To Me Podcast”! I’m your host, Adam Casey, and today my guest is Robbie Balenger, a professional ultra-runner whose accomplishments such as a run across America and breaking the world record for running the most number of loops around Central Park in New York City are almost too impressive to list.
Robbie explains how he evolved into the phenomenal runner he is today from a...2021-10-0252 min
The Nick Bare PodcastArchive - Ultra Running & Destroying The Colorado Crush On A Plant Based Diet With Robbie BalengerIn today’s episode, Nick talks with ultra-endurance athlete Robbie Balenger about his accomplishments, recovery techniques, diet, and running career. While he has admired Robbie for some time, Nick met Robbie for the first time in Leadville when the two ran the Leadville 100. Robbie had formerly completed the 2019 Transcontinental run, and his competition of the Leadville 100 was part of what he dubbed the ‘Colorado Crush” - a multi-month undertaking consisting of the Leadville trail series, the Colorado trail, and all fifty-eight Colorado peaks. By way of background, Robbie shares that he spent a number of years in Austin be...2021-09-171h 01
Chasing Tomorrow PodcastEp. #65 - Robbie Balanger did WHAT all summer? 🤯This week Dave and Joe, Chasing Tomorrow podcast co-show hosts, have the pleasure of talking to Robbie Balenger, known as the vegan ultra-runner. In 2019 Robbie ran 3,175 miles across the US in just 75 days in order to promote the benefits of a plant-based diet. In March 2021, he set a new record for The Central Park loop challenge, where he ran 16 loops smashing the previous record of 11 loops. And he just finished the Colorado Crush (named by Robbie) 63 days, 1,176 miles, 308,981 ft of gain, including the entire Colorado Trail summiting all 58 peaks over 14,000 feet, and finished with the Leadville 100, quite the incredible summer, for sur2021-09-1758 min
The Training For Ultra Podcast with Rob StegerRobbie Balenger - Finishing the Colorado CrushBig thank you to Robbie Balenger! IG @robbiebalenger My Links! https://linktr.ee/TrainingForUltra New on my YouTube - OFFICIAL TRAILER - Thanks For The Journey - Dion Leonard Runs Badwater New T4U Wraps (click here) - Two Color Options Training For Ultra - The Book Big ty to the show sponsors! Tanri Outdoors "ULTRA10" for 10% off John Wayne GRIT Series https://johnwayne.org/ XoSkin - use discount code of “T4U20” http://www.xoskin.us/2021-09-021h 10
The Rich Roll PodcastRoll On: Work Is a False IdolWe live in a culture where identity is inextricably linked to our careers—but who we are is not what we do.And work is not a substrate for identity.In addition to philosophizing on capitalism, hedonistic altruism, and rest as resistance, in today’s edition of ‘Roll On’ Adam Skolnick and I trade fitness updates, perform a virtual reality show & tell, answer listener questions, and more.Aside from being my bi-weekly sidekick hype beast, Adam is a waterman, writer, activist, and veteran journalist best known as David Goggins’ Can’t Hurt Me, co-author. He...2021-09-022h 29
The Rich Roll PodcastRoll On: The Mental Health OlympicsWe love to celebrate Olympians as superheroes. It’s important to remember they are human beings.In today’s episode of the podcast, Adam Skolnick and I trade thoughts on Tokyo 2020, great white shark sightings, kaatsu training and more.For those new to the show, Adam Skolnick is a waterman, writer, activist, and veteran journalist best known as David Goggins’ Can’t Hurt Me, co-author. Adam writes about adventure sports, environmental issues, and civil rights for outlets such as The New York Times, Outside, ESPN, BBC, and Men’s Health. He is the author of One Breath a...2021-08-052h 11
The Rich Roll PodcastRoll On: A Little Bit of Everything All Of The TimeInsane feats of endurance. Space-traveling billionaires. Dystopian musical comedy specials. Record-breaking freediving depths. And of course, UFOs. Today is a little bit of everything, all of the time.Welcome to another edition of ‘Roll On’, wherein myself and my podcast co-pilot Adam Skolnick break bread on matters high-minded and mildly entertaining.For those new to the show, ‘Roll On’ is about stories that deserve a brighter spotlight, buttressed with a bit of show and tell, wins of the week, and rounded out with answers to questions posed on our voicemail, which you can ring up at (424...2021-07-222h 46
The Rich Roll PodcastHellah Sidibe Ran 3,000 Miles Across The USA (On Plants)— And Kept GoingHow do you stay committed to your goals when sh*t gets hard?There’s an entire industry built on answering this question—and a litany of #lifehacks meant to assuage intolerance for hard work and discipline.But if you ask today’s guest, he’ll tell you the answer is found in consistently doing what you feel called to do—and doing it for something greater than yourself. It’s about making friendships along the way. And seeing the process of pursuing your dreams as a privilege—not just a self-serving opportunity.Meet Hellah Sid...2021-07-052h 14
Le Run Down#72: Robbie Balenger - Ultra Endurance Athlete, Plant-Based, Run Across America, Central Park FKT, Climate ChangeThis episode was brought to you by our friends at Velofix. DM @velofixquebec on IG to get your exclusive LE RUN DOWN PROMO CODE and receive 15% OFF your next tune up.On this episode of Le Run Down I had a great chat with plant-based Ultra Endurance Athlete, Robbie Balenger.Simply put, Robbie loves to run and push his limits.He's conquered the run across America in 75 days and most recently crushed the fastest known time for loops around central park in 24 hours. His accomplishments are remarkable but the message he carries about...2021-06-091h 21
Project PuresportRobbie Balenger | Plant-Based Ultra Endurance AthleteThis week on the Pure Sport Project we're delighted to announce we have the amazing, the inspirational, the ultra running, Robbie Balenger. He is a guy that has ran across the whole of the USA starting in Los Angeles California and ending in Central Park New York. This venture took him 75 days, averaging 42 miles a day! He is a plant based advocate and he has so many great stories and so many great lessons that we can all tune into.
2021-05-1248 minProject PuresportRobbie Balenger | Plant-Based Ultra Endurance Athlete TrailerTrailer - This week on the Pure Sport Project we're delighted to announce we have the amazing, the inspirational, the ultra running, Robbie Balenger. He is a guy that has ran across the whole of the USA starting in Los Angeles California and ending in Central Park New York. This venture took him 75 days, averaging 42 miles a day! He is a plant based advocate and he has so many great stories and so many great lessons that we can all tune into.
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Passion In Motion : A Fitness Podcast#16 - Robbie BalengerRobbie Balengar is a dedicated athlete in the running community and has ran several ultra marathons including Bandera 100k, Caballo Blanco 50, and Austin Marathon to prepare for his run across the United States of America. He ran 3175 miles from Huntington Beach California to Tavern On The Green in New York City in 75 days. Robbie did this all on a Whole Foods plant based diet with the help from his crew and the ice cream company Nadamoo who sponsored him for this event. He believes becoming vegan will make a huge impact , not just in the running community but around the...2021-04-2326 min
PLANTSTRONG PodcastRobbie Balenger - Running with Robbie Across the US of AThis week, we’re digging into inspiration and exploring your personal limits with a major dose of true grit! In March 2019, Robbie Balenger set sail with his sneakers from Huntington Beach, California to run across America all the way to Central Park, New York in just 75 days. He was relatively new to running as well as to a PlantStrong lifestyle. So, why on earth would he do something like this? Well, as it turns out, the earth had EVERYTHING to do with it. Environmental issues, fitness, and plant-based nutrition had become so important to him th...2021-03-2557 min
Growing with Letty & LucyS2 Ep 4 - Spotlight: Robbie Balenger!Introducing the one and only Robbie Balenger!!!! Robbie is Lettuce Grow's very own plant-based performance athlete. Residing in Colorado, Robbie JUST set the world record for the number of times someone has run around New York's Central Park, IN ONE DAY. Let's just say, he ran more in 24 hours than Tara or Stephanie have run in a year. And, he's done it all on the energy gained from PLANTS! We loved getting to know Robbie and getting an in depth look into his plant-based life!
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Alter Life#166 | TJ David: Mindful, Balanced, and Plant-Powered Mountain EnduranceI googled "plant based athlete roaring fork valley" and found TJ... and I sure am glad that I did!TJ is not your typical extreme outdoorsman. He is mindful, grounded, soulful, creative, restorative... and plant powered!OK - so, I might be making some generalizations about mountain athletes, but he's a super cool guy and we had a great conversation.Some highlights include... How and when TJ decided to make his hobby a careerKey points and practices for staying mindful in the mountainsThe equation for balance and the necessity for r...2020-01-201h 20
The Circuit of Success Podcast with Brett GillilandRobbie Balenger Joins the Circuit of Success
Robbie Balenger is an ultra runner who completed a 3,200 mile run across the United States. On March 16, 2019, the run began. Starting in Los Angeles, then running east until he hit New York City, Robbie set out on the challenge of a lifetime.
Over the course of 75 days, students and community members along his transcontinental route were invited to engage in conversations about big goals and smart food choices.
Leading up to his transcontinental run, Robbie trained relentlessly. During the full transcon, he had to run one ultramarathon each day for 75 days. By running s...2020-01-2000 min
The Peace Love Plants PodcastMy Purpose Has Surfaced – A 3,175 Mile Run Across America – Part 2This week Robbie Balenger is back on the show for the second half of his two part interview!
If you missed last week’s episode, allow me to provide some context for you.
Robbie is a plant-based ultra-endurance athlete that ran from Los Angeles to New York, 3,175 miles in 75 days! His mission, to inspire positive change and show the validity of a plant-based diet. Running from LA to New York fueled entirely by plants, safe to say that he accomplished said mission!
In this episode we dive into his awe inspiring run and Ro...2020-01-2030 min
The Peace Love Plants PodcastMy Purpose Has Surfaced – A 3,175 Mile Run Across America - Part 1This week I sit down with Robbie Balenger, an Ultra-Endurance Athlete that recently accomplished a feat of herculean proportions.
Fueled by plants and a mission to inspire positive change, Robbie ran across the United States, Los Angeles to New York – 3,175 miles in just 75 days!
In this first, of a two part interview, Robbie and I talk about his upbringing in the Appalachian Mountains, losing a parent at a young age, and his time living in both the US Virgin Islands, and Alaska.
So, let’s get dialed in and listen to the story of h...2020-01-1327 min
The Rich Roll PodcastHe Ran Across America — On PlantsImagine running an ultramarathon. It’s a huge undertaking for anyone. And a bucket list dream for many.Now imagine running an ultramarathon every day. A minimum of 40 miles, 75 days in a row. Starting in Los Angeles. Finishing in New York. A 3,200 mile transcontinental run.This is the story of Robbie Balenger.Just 6 years ago, Robbie laced up his first pair of running shoes to alleviate the stress he was experiencing managing a restaurant. A small act, that first run set in motion a chain of events that led to a passion for runn...2019-11-182h 07
Alter Life#130 | Josh LaJaunie: "Running Is My New Hunting"Josh is pure fire - passion and inspiration embodied. His transformational journey has inspired countless people around the world, including me.What intrigues me most about his story is not his transformation, but his consistent connection with his culture, traditions, work, friends, and family despite the major changes that have transpired in his life. As he shares, the juxtaposition of the various facets of life does keep him grounded and present in the world.In this conversation you get a real taste of Josh's pure heart. He is such a kind soul, and expresses his...2019-09-161h 10
Alter Life#124 | Robbie Balenger: 3,175 Mile Plant Powered MissionI found Robbie on the day he started his 75-day, 3,175 mile run across America through a post that Rich Roll made on Instagram. From then forward, I followed his Plant Powered mission as he traversed the entire country, covering an average of 43 miles daily for 75 consecutive days. A large feat, to say the least!I was so pleased to have this conversation and dive deeper to understand the passion and energy that fueled Robbie's plant powered mission. It was a wonderful conversation! Some highlights include... Robbie's love of the environment lea...2019-08-191h 07
Running RogueEpisode #142: Running from LA to NYC with Robbie Balenger and Jackie HowardThis episode includes my live podcast discussion with Robbie Balenger (@robbiebalenger) and Jackie Howard (@veganathleteatx) that occurred in front of an audience of 40-50 people at Rogue on August 1st. Robbie ran across the US from LA to NYC, covering 3,175 miles in 75 days (45 miles per day). He did it for his plant-powered mission which we talk about extensively, but there is much more to the discussion. We cover his challenges on the journey, what he learned, and what might be next now that he has proven he can dream big and then go do it. I...2019-08-051h 22
The Outlier Health PodcastRobbie Balenger and Running Across America on a Vegan DietRobbie Balenger just ran across America in 75 days... and he did it on a 100% plant-based diet, getting the majority of his calories from smoothies. In today's episode, we sit down with Robbie to talk about the logistics of such a challenge, along with the highs, lows, and life lessons that came with it.2019-07-041h 04
Captare PodcastIngrid WergelandIngrid Wergeland er en politisk engasjert dame med mange jern i ilden, og selvfølgelig løper hun også!Vi snakker litt politikk, mye løping, og litt podcast. Det blir meta! Ingrid er med å lage podcasten Bergstø og bra folk, en podcast om arbeidsliv og hverdagsliv, noe som jo angår oss alle.Ingrid er også kommunikasjonssjef i Manifest tankesmie, og har skrevet en hel del, blant annet en pamflett om 6-timersdagen.Ingrid finner du også på Instagram.Podcasten jeg tipser om mot slutten, og Ingrid Kristianse...2019-04-151h 50
Switch4Good12 - Robbie Balenger is Running Across America!You’ve heard all the myths surrounding plant-based diets: it’s not sustainable as an athlete, or easy when you travel, or fun if you’re a foodie. Robbie Balenger is about to bust all of those myths in one 3,000-mile run across the United States. Robbie first laced up his shoes six years ago to alleviate his stress as a restaurant manager. Since then, his career and running paths have coalesced into a passion for endurance athleticism powered by plants -- and vegan ice cream. He joins us...2019-03-0642 min
The Hemp EntrepreneurRobbie Balenger Interview - Robbie is a plant based endurance athlete embarking on a transcontinental run.In this episode I interview Hemp Daddy's brand ambassador Robbie Balenger. Robbie is a plant based endurance athlete that has run many ultra marathons. Robbie is about to embark on a transcontinental run from LA to New York. We focus on how Robbie got into running, his diet, and the logistics of a transcontinental run. You may find it interesting Robbie has only been running for six years and has done many ultra marathons. 2019-03-0529 min