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Like a Bigfoot#218: Booneville Backroads Ultra -- The Final ChapterWe finally did it. We went out and ran the Booneville Backroads Ultra. I-O-W-A! IOWA! IOWA!
It was a LOOOOOOOOONG time coming (months and months and numerous podcasts later), but we did the thing!
Today Thad Burkamper joins me on the show to tell the tale of his first attempt at a 50k while I explain the story of my very first 100K (62 Miles).
As in any good Ultra, there were super high highs and devastatingly low lows. The race itself though was AWESOME- the Iowa countryside is gorgeous, the course was diverse and kept you on your toes, the...2020-09-181h 53
Walk It Off - You're Probably FineEpisode 19 - Jared FesslerJared Fessler is a former classmate of mine. We have shared stages for play and musical productions as well as choir and show-choir. He has known who he really is longer than probably anyone else I know, but finding a place to call "home" was an adventure he didn't realize he needed. Jared and I discuss mental health and taking care of yourself because nobody else is going to do it. He also goes into some of the difficulty and freedom that comes from being honest about who you are. As an openly gay...2020-07-111h 22Walk It Off - You're Probably FineEpisode 18 - Lidya C MooreLidya is amazing. Her story is the perfect example of learning to love yourself. Lidya was born with Vitiligo, a condition that causes the pigment to be lost in only portions of a person's skin. This has been an enormous source of self consciousness for her until fairly recently. It was an exceptionally real conversation about learning to be who you are and learning to LOVE who you are regardless of what others may have to say. Literally growing into comfort in her own skin has been a journey for the betterment of herself...2020-07-0358 minWalk It Off - You're Probably FineEpisode 17 - Matt NaberMatt and I go way back sorta. We went to the same middle school and high school but our circles were only slightly overlapping. It's been excellent catching up and finding out about who he is now and what's he's done to become the man he is. Matt has traveled as a journalist and explorer. He has gone from Iowa to Alaska on what seems like kind of a whim, and has put down roots in some of the most beautiful places our nation has to offer. We talk about staying...2020-07-031h 15
Like a Bigfoot#206: Quest to Booneville 2 -- Type 2 Fun, Brady Runs His First Ultra!!Way back in November I successfully convinced (tricked) five of my closest friends to sign up for their first ultramarathon. Matt Rackers, Sean Furlong, Brady Manriquez and Thad Burkamper were going to take on the 50k at the Booneville Backroads Ultra while Travis Steffen and I were gonna slog our way through 100k. We had a few awesome months of building up training, holding everyone accountable through an oftentimes hilarious and inspiring group chat. I even designed weekly challenges and kept a running scoreboard which was ultimately going to lead up to a grand prize and, of course, all of...2020-07-031h 38Walk It Off - You're Probably FineEpisode 16 - Jim GibsonJim Gibson is a former teacher of mine who shed some light on expressing emotion openly, having enthusiasm for life, and treating each day as an opportunity to grow. He is one of the bright spots in my education and I'm thrilled to have had the opportunity to speak to him.2020-06-2053 minWalk It Off - You're Probably FineEpisode 15 - Isha GainesIsha was a fantastic conversation within which we jump into her new track through life of helping you to thrive creatively, mentally and peacefully through wellness, photography and entrepreneurship. Everything you need to find her is below. She is definitely worth checking out.
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www.aloecurves.com2020-06-131h 00Walk It Off - You're Probably FineEpisode 14 - SetoSeto is the brain behind DD4CHANGE - Dropping Dimes 4 Change is Seto's way to express himself that has transformed into a help for others. He and I speak about the pressures of being the youngest, His cultural pressure of being a Nigerian immigrant and how life has dealt, through hardship, opportunities to grow.
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2020-06-061h 01Walk It Off - You're Probably FineEpisode 13 - Tawana Anderson SHINEThis episode is a conversation I had with Tawana Anderson. Her brand SHINE stands for Stuff Happens It's Not the End and if that's not the perfect compliment to Walk it Off - You're Probably Fine I don't know what is. She and I delve into the mindset of moving forward and continuing through the hard stuff as well as keeping your eyes open for the opportunity to help others through their hard times.
It's an excellent conversation and all of Tawana's links are below
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Instagram: @Tawana_Shine
Book on Amazon: “Bruised And Broken To Shine”
https://www.am...2020-05-3059 minWalk It Off - You're Probably FineEpisode 12 - King Jay BarnettThis conversation took me happily off guard as Jay is both an exceptionally open and honest guest AND he doesn't mind digging into some of the muck at the chance of uncovering a few gems for someone else. I appreciate his candor and willingness to play ball with me as we peeled the layers of his attempted suicide, drug use, and how the divorce of his parents all helped mold him into the successful and HELPFUL man he is today.2020-05-2357 minWalk It Off - You're Probably FineEpisode 11 - Sean FurlongSean and I graduated together, but had to some degree not REALLY been in the same circles. Recently we both signed up for a 50k with the same group of guys and it was a great way for a new kind of relationship to start. So, Sean and I do some catching up as well as breaking down what you COULD go through and still come out a generally ok person. Ultimately, Sean has a really great mind. I like the way he thinks and processes life and THAT is where the most meat...2020-05-1650 minWalk It Off - You're Probably FineEpisode 10 - Matt Rackers aka "Rack em Sack em Robots" aka "Rack Stack and Two Smokin' Barrels"Mr. Matthew Rackers Esquire and I have a great little chatterino about life, faith, family, business and legacy. Matt is a really cool guy with a great pile of brains in his skull and digging in with him was a great time. 2020-05-0951 min
Like a Bigfoot#197: Thad Burkamper 3 -- FIRST MARATHON!!!We are releasing a special bonus episode this week! A few weeks ago my buddy Thad Burkamper and I recorded an interview about his very first marathon for his podcast "Walk It Off- You're Probably Fine". I really enjoyed the story and always love chatting with Thad so I thought I'd release it here too!
Thad is one of my friends who was supposed to meet me at the end of May for the Booneville Backroads Ultra. As is the case with most everything right now, that race got rescheduled for next fall. Over the last few weeks, Thad has...2020-05-051h 14Walk It Off - You're Probably FineTrailerWe cover a wide range of thoughts and experiences in Walk it Off - You're Probably Fine, but one thing is a constant. We always seem to grow most through adversity, however it is you deal with it. 2020-05-0400 minWalk It Off - You're Probably FineEpisode 9 - Travis SteffenTo anyone who's been paying attention, the story of Travis Steffen is a winding and intriguing one. We go through some of the bullet points of his journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Travis is very candid in our conversation and lends a lot of insight into his own ups and downs along the way. Thanks for your time, Mister Steffen. 2020-05-021h 26Walk It Off - You're Probably FineEpisode 8.5 Bonus - Chris WardChris is a return guest who's helping me out by interviewing me about my attempt to run a marathon. We handle some of the finer details of my mental and physical game of getting through it. Then we kinda just fall off a cliff talking about whatever as friends, AND THEN we get back to the main focus of the episode and finish... Strong? Either way it's a fun episode and I enjoyed Chris' take on my experience. 2020-04-291h 09Walk It Off - You're Probably FineEpisode 7 - Pam SaturniaPam and I dig into our history together through the First Presbyterian Church, Youth groups and our shared interactions with my Grandpa Dindinger. Pam is the Head Pastor at FPC after a previous run with the Muscatine church as associate pastor. During her first go-round with FPC she acted as our youth pastor.2020-04-291h 07Walk It Off - You're Probably FineEpisode 8 - Tanya J MillerTanya is a well known author, life coach and business strategist. Her goal is to focus in on missed potential, suggest a few tweaks and help others gain better traction in the lives they're building. Doing life "unapologetically on purpose" is her game and our conversation was fantastic. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed the boost I got from being a part of the conversation.
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youtube.com/c/talkingwithtanyatwt2020-04-2557 minWalk It Off - You're Probably FineEpisode 6 - Drew BurkamperDrew is my oldest brother and together we dig into his journey of building a family and finding his place in athletics through highland games. Drew has always been an excellent example for me of what it looks like to be a man, husband, provider and father. I really enjoyed getting into it with him and I hope the episode provides some of the same aspects for you. Enjoy! Www.Onemorearrow.org2020-04-111h 07Walk It Off - You're Probably FineEpisode 5 - F.O.C.U.S.This week we dig into F.O.C.U.S. This acronym has been devised to help overcome the various perceived and actual set-backs that might arise during the course of hunting down the "finish line" of any goal. Through understanding Failure, Obstacles, Criticism, the Unknown and Success for what they are and how they present themselves, we get a better understanding of who we are and build our skills to better achieve and appreciate the goals we have on our horizons. 2020-04-0444 minWalk It Off - You're Probably FineEpisode 4 - Rachel BurkamperMy wife and I talk about her past as a delinquent, overcoming medical set-backs and the realization that living a goal-oriented life is.... better. 2020-03-281h 03Walk It Off - You're Probably FineEpisode 3 - Chris WardChris and I talk about the Caronapocalypse and how to gauge your mindset to come out of it with compassion and positivity. Chris has been a motivator in my life for years now and leaning on his level head to gain MORE insight on the current situation was great. I hope this helps your own struggle through what could be a very trying time. 2020-03-211h 09Walk It Off - You're Probably FineBonus Episode - Jeremy Spratt - Let's just be good humans!Jeremy and I talk about the IMPENDING DOOM of Coronapocalypse. WRONG! We try to give each other and you a little bit of of a point of view on how WE are dealing with and living in what is the weirdest America/World we've lived in (our generation specifically) to date. Ultimately, We're trying to spread the good word that we will come through this as a nation, as a species and as individuals and it is up to you and how you want to conduct yourself that will dictate HOW you come through this...2020-03-1858 minWalk It Off - You're Probably FineEpisode 2 - Meg DindingerIt's the MAMA!!!
My Mom, Meg Dindinger, joins me for a sort of walk through memory lane as well as chance to stop and sniff the optimism. Almost everything I know about not sweating the small stuff has come from her either passively or actively trying to be an example and I couldn't be more amazed at the life she's lead and the boys (me included) she's raised..2020-03-141h 10Walk It Off - You're Probably FineEpisode 1 - Who am I and Why another Podcast!?In this episode I go through who I am and what I plan to achieve through this Podcast. Digging into topics like positivity, motivation, overcoming obstacles and the mind set that helps me get through those things we will hopefully arrive on a central foeces for the Podcast that makes sense to you and makes sense and is a worthwhile endeavor for any who choose to listen.2020-03-0759 min
Walk It Off - You're Probably FineLaunch!Keep an earball to the grind-stone. Episode 1 will hit ya soon2020-03-0300 min
Like a Bigfoot#175: Preparing for Booneville -- Thad, Sean, Matt and Brady Prepare for First 50kA goal of mine has always been to encourage people to take on an adventure, whether that's signing up for an ultra marathon, climbing a mountain, or simply stepping outside their comfort zone. More specifically I always joke that the secret intent of the podcast is to get people to sign up for their first 50k, the ultra distance that I believe is the perfect intro to adventure. Well I'm happy to say that recently I convinced (peer pressured) 4 of my friends to register for their very first 50k!
In May, we will be taking on the Booneville Backroads Ultra...2019-12-131h 10
Like a Bigfoot#113: Thad Burkamper 2 --Spartan Race Trifecta, FOCUS - What Stops Us From Our Goals?This week we are reconnecting with Thad Burkamper to talk about his recent Spartan Race Trifecta, what it was like training and running a race with his wife Rachel, his concept of FOCUS- the things that stop us from reaching our goals, and the lessons he learned from his longest run to date!
Hope you guys enjoy this one!! I absolutely loved chatting with Thad and hearing about his adventures!
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Previous LABF episode: https://soundcloud.com/chris-ward-126531464/59-thad-burkamper
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Like a Bigfoot#59: Thad Burkamper -- Training For and Racing His First Spartan RaceAbout a year ago, Thad Burkamper signed up for a Spartan Race. Admittedly, he was out of shape and was starting from step one with this whole running thing.
Here's the important part: he embraced the "It's a long way to the top...if you wanna rock n roll" mindset (or the IALWTTTIYWRNR mindset...for "short") and consistently improved little by little as the year went by.
As running became easier, he transformed his garage/back yard into a homemade Spartan Race obstacle. Now there are soft balls hanging from ropes, giant tires, Atlas stones and humongous logs. Basically, he...2017-09-211h 19