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Fueling The PursuitTeam USA Marathoner Emma Bates on Embracing Her Emotions and Finding BalanceEpisode Notes"It doesn't matter what you do in this moment. It's all about everything that we put together this entire season. We don't have to have, you know, this "A" workout. You can have a bunch of "B" workouts put together. And again, the accumulation of all those workouts is going to end up with a really great result."Today's guest is Emma Bates, elite marathoner for the USA and one of the three U.S. women's marathoners competing at the upcoming World Championships. Emma said one of the coolest things we've h...2022-07-1156 minFueling The PursuitSports Dietitian Jessica Isaacs on Making Nutrition Fun & Accessible"We have this misconception that we need to look a certain way to perform on our best. Physical aesthetics and athletic performance don't go hand in hand always."Today's guest is Jessica Isaacs, the Sports Dietitian for the Los Angeles Clippers and a Master Nutrition Coach for BodyBuilding.com.Everyone has questions about diet – from what to eat to lose weight, to build muscle, to think more clearly, to have more energy, to perform better and to sleep better. Our guest, Jessica Isaacs, not only shares much needed answers to some of these questions, she do...2022-06-1056 minFueling The PursuitInspirational Marathoner Tommie Runz on Sobriety & Trauma's Power to Transform Us"I think that we don't give ourselves enough credit in many areas for the strength we have cause it doesn't seem like the connection should be made to something else. But if you can be strong in one area, you can translate that to almost any other area of your life."Today's guest is Tommie Runz, a 2:48 marathoner who recently qualified for the upcoming Boston Marathon.Tommie has one of the coolest stories in running today. Five years ago, running became the tool he used to transform his life. It has taken him on a...2022-04-131h 06Fueling The PursuitChampion Sprinter & Community Builder Maurelhena Walles on Pursuing Goals in Sport and Life"You know, it's the weirdest thing because sometimes I step back and try to think of how I do it. And it's just a real natural love for running. Like when you hear those things about, you know, this person was born to do this sport or this thing, like I really feel I was born to run."Today's guest is 2017 master's gold medalist at 60m and founder of Equity Design Inc, Maurelhena Walles.Maurelhena is just dripping with cool throughout our conversation with her. The cool factor she brought with her today made for...2022-03-081h 06Fueling The PursuitRecord-Breaking Marathoner Nathan Martin on Running His Own Race"The biggest thing for me is trusting my fitness, trusting my body and saying, ‘Hey, you know what, if I end up, you know, not making a team or end up not placing where I wanted to place, it’s because I took the approach I wanted to and knew that I could be successful.’”Our guest today is Nathan Martin, the fastest ever U.S. born African American marathoner and 8th place finisher at the 2021 New York City Marathon.You may not assume it (and he intentionally will not boast about it) but Nathan Martin i...2022-02-2549 minFueling The PursuitFormer NFL Lineman Eric Wood on Figuring Out What's Next"I think there's so much value in being a dreamer and a visionary but that could be deflating at times too because you know, those are your visions. Those are three, 10 years out, well in a month from now, if you're not that much closer, that could be really deflating. And that's where having your daily process goals and, and just knocking out those daily wins. That's where keeping track of those can also be a tremendous asset as well."When it comes to sports, there are a lot of highs and lows. Sometimes you win and...2022-02-081h 02Fueling The PursuitTwin Crossfit Stars Saxon and Spencer Panchik on Risks and Execution“You're just a foot away from success. And it's just being resilient and fighting for what you want. It doesn't matter how many times you're knocked down. It's just standing up.”Our guests this week are Saxon and Spencer Panchik, two of the fittest men on the planet today.For most, living up to an older sibling's success is a deterrent when it comes to choosing a sport or similar endeavor. The opposite is true for Spencer and Saxon. It’s actually become a major factor that drives them in their pursuit to crossfit excellence. The ex...2022-01-1138 minFueling The Pursuit5x Olympian Abdi Abdirahman on Sustaining 20+ Years of Running Excellence"During the race, to be honest, I don't wear a watch. Rule number one. I don't run for time. I just get to the front and hang on as long as I can."Our guest this week is Abdi Abdirahman, 5-time US Olympian at 10,000 meters and the marathon.I’ve known Abdi for about fifteen years now. If you know anything about this living legend in the sport of running it’s that he brings joy wherever he goes. There’s never a dull moment when he’s around. Just ask any of his peers. In fact...2021-12-1745 minFueling The PursuitMarathoner and Podcaster Tina Muir on Running's Meaning in Our Lives“I think running is a vehicle for conversations, which we've learned with Running Realized. But also, it is a way that runners get stuff done. We are determined, and focused, and committed. And so I think there's a lot of potential there for our community."Today's guest is Tina Muir, former elite marathoner and host of the Running for Real and Running Realized podcasts.Today’s episode with Tina was special for a few reasons. One - Tina has become a very important voice in the running community. So we feel very lucky to spend time...2021-11-0356 minFueling The PursuitRunning Coach Greg McMillan on Flexibility and Training "Your Way, Better"What stands out about Coach Greg McMillan’s philosophy is how it truly caters to the individual. And for someone who coaches thousands of runners, both elite and recreational, he clearly has a process that’s working.What we think you’ll love most about this episode is the idea of being flexible with your training. Not doing exactly what’s written down on your training plan is probably the hardest thing for runners, but it’s this small change - the ability to adapt your training based on how you feel each day - that can help you e...2021-10-261h 05Fueling The PursuitPro Runner Makenna Myler on Listening to Your BodyOur guest today is Makenna Myler, a professional runner with Asics. If you follow track and field closely, you may have heard her story thanks to a viral TikTok video of her running a 5:25 mile while pregnant. What we’re excited for runners and non-runners to discover about this rising star is that she’s more than a viral video. In fact, she’s a newly minted mom who has so much insight to share about how our decisions affect who we are becoming and why we should care about being intentional about the decisions we make. If you’...2021-10-1555 minFueling The PursuitVeteran Race Car Driver Matt Plumb on Mental Practice and Preparing to Win"I've driven races where my power steering has gone out and the diver cooling system went out and it's 130 degrees, and if you did that for about five minutes, you'd say I gotta quit. But I had to do it for an hour. And the only way to get through it is just keep taking breaths and focusing on, 'What's the next step? What's the next step? What's the next step?'"Today's guest is Matt Plumb, a professional race car driver.If I asked you about car racing, you’d probably mention your favorite sc...2021-09-2957 minFueling The PursuitPerformance Trainer David Donatucci on Starting Small and Scaling Up"We need to improve her overall strength. Hip stability, her shoulder stability, and her abdominal strength are the three main areas that I'm going to approach and attack. And really with any sport, I'm going to go with those three main areas. You need good hips. You need good abdominal stability. You need good shoulders to build your scapular stability, to hold everything in place."Today's guest is David Donatucci, the General Manager of Arise Center for Athletic Development in Jupiter, FloridaDavid has a long history working with athletes of all ages and abilities...2021-09-2247 minFueling The PursuitOlympian Carrie Tollefson on Digging Deep and Not Holding Back"I think you really need to find people that are in your corner. No matter if you're an athlete or not, just find somebody that helps you see the best in you. And like I said, holds you accountable."Today's guest is Carrie Tollefson, 2004 Olympian in the 1500 meters and multiple time champion in both cross country and track and field. Carrie gave us insight about the role her parents played in her becoming a successful elite runner. She credits her mother for her drive and her father who helped her to “train her brain” from an early age...2021-09-0254 minFueling The PursuitTrack and Field Paralympian Ezra Frech on Creating a Circle of Inspiration"An Olympic athlete...their body needs to feel good, but as far as equipment goes, they just need their spikes, and they're fine. I have to have multiple different parts different things, different hinges, equipment in case something goes wrong. I'm literally bringing a suitcase with me, filled with spare parts in case something breaks while in Tokyo."Today's guest is Ezra Frech, the youngest athlete on the US Paralympic track and field team. Ezra was born missing his left knee and left fibula, and fingers on his left hand, yet with a relentless attitude he's qualified...2021-08-2349 min
Go Be More PodcastOlympic Triathlete Katie Zaferes on Fueling the Pursuit (Ep 91)“I call it an explorative mindset for racing… ‘Let's see what I can do,’ rather than, ‘This is what I need to do.’” - Katie ZaferesToday's guest is Katie Zaferes, a two-time Olympic Games qualifier and 2019 ITU World Triathlon Series Champion.For Katie, the road to Tokyo has been anything but smooth. We not only explore her mindset as a world class triathlete, we also talk about what’s been going on in her life since the onset of the pandemic, including the unexpected passing of her father earlier this year. According to Katie, it was...2021-07-3151 minFueling The PursuitOlympic Distance Runner Joe Klecker on Training and Preparing with Purpose“Now that I've been running for over a decade, I could just keep adding things and adding things. And by the end of the day, I would be training 24/7, adding all these new exercises. And I do gain a lot of confidence from doing these things, but then I like to assess what's actually helping me." We're joined by Joe Klecker, 2021 U.S. Olympian in the 10,000 meters.Joe has an amazing story and it was so fun exploring his journey to making the 2021 Olympic team. One of the things that stands out about Joe’s story...2021-07-2650 minFueling The Pursuit4x Olympic Gold Sprinter Sanya Richards-Ross on Training Your Mind and the Importance of Support“I just always had these mini-goals. So it wasn't about where I would be in 2012 after 2008. It was, ‘Okay, this is 2009. How can I get mentally tougher? How am I going to win this world championship? How am I doing in practice from week one to week two?’ Those are the things we have to be very mindful of. It's making your small goals feel as good as the big goals.”Our guest this week is Sanya Richards-Ross, a 4-time Olympic gold medalist, the American Record holder for 400 meters and so much more.It’s not everyd...2021-07-1648 minFueling The Pursuit2x Olympic Triathlete Katie Zaferes on Adopting an Explorative Mindset“I call it an explorative mindset for racing… ‘Let's see what I can do,’ rather than, ‘This is what I need to do.’” - Katie ZaferesToday's guest is Katie Zaferes, a two-time Olympic Games qualifier and 2019 ITU World Triathlon Series Champion.For Katie, the road to Tokyo has been anything but smooth. We not only explore her mindset as a world class triathlete, we also talk about what’s been going on in her life since the onset of the pandemic, including the unexpected passing of her father earlier this year. According to Katie, it was...2021-07-0843 minFueling The PursuitCrossFit Games Athlete Fee Saghafi on Taking Things Personally“When you get to that elite level, it comes down to who wants it more. And the people that stand on the podium, the people that earn their Games bids in my eyes, are the people that wanted it the most. And yeah. I want it. But I'm going to do my damn best to earn it as well. And now that I'm taking things a lot more personally than before, I'm excited. I'm fired up.”Today's guest is Fee Saghafi, 2x CrossFit Games competitor.Fee has so much energy to share and we’re so exc...2021-06-211h 00Fueling The PursuitNFL Linebacker and Social Justice Advocate Sam Acho on Doing the Little Things Well“If you work like everyone else, you'll be like everyone else. And a lot of people don't think about it, but it just makes total sense. If you do what everyone else does, why would you expect a different outcome?”Our guest today is former NFL Linebacker Sam Acho. Sam is not only a phenomenal athlete, he’s a truly inspiring human being. Our conversation gave us a chance to unpack what it took for him to become a professional football player. What we discovered during this conversation was how the little things are truly the sec...2021-06-1454 minFueling The PursuitRecord-Breaking Ultra Runner Coree Woltering on Blazing Your Own Trail and Staying True“I just want to know how it feels. I ran my first 100-mile race because I was coaching some athletes, and one had signed up for a hundred-mile race, but I had never run a hundred-mile race, and I'm like, well, how am I supposed to coach somebody to do this if I don't know what it feels like. So that's why I signed up for my first one and loved it.”We are joined by Coree Woltering, one of the most inspirational and remarkable ultra distance runners in the world today. I have to admit...2021-06-0737 minFueling The PursuitSgt. Michael Smith on Overcoming Obstacles and Chasing Dreams“Losing my arm wasn't even the worst part. It was my kidney failure that was the worst part. But all of it together was the best thing that could've ever happened to me.” - Sgt. Michael Smith Today's guest is Michael Smith, Sgt. 1st Class US Army, Triathlete and Paralympic Hopeful.I’m going to get straight to the point and just say it -- Michael Smith is a lion! Anyone who can say what he just said in the opening quotation to this episode, can’t be anything but a lion. Michael’s story is o...2021-05-3153 min
Go Be More PodcastRunning for Real Host Tina Muir on Creating Change Through Conversations (Ep 90)“I genuinely believe that we should be learning our entire life. And there's a part of me that feels excited for when I'm 78 years old, and all the things I will have learned.”Difficult conversations can very often lead into areas of personal growth.Lifelong runner Tina Muir doesn’t shy away from these discussions as she builds her two successful running podcasts, Running for Real and Running Realized, and continues to challenge fixed mindsets.Timestamped Show Notes:(2:50) Growing up in a classically English town…(6:03) The difference between club sports a...2021-05-2747 minFueling The PursuitWorld Record Holder Dede Griesbauer Shares Secrets to Longevity“The little things that I could sort of blow off and not pay attention to when I was 35, I absolutely have to pay attention to now. So that’s I think the only thing for me that's changed in the last 15 years is I can't screw around with the small stuff anymore. It's all big stuff.” - Dede GriesbauerToday's guest is Dede Griesbauer, one of the most remarkable triathletes competing today.After speaking with Dede, it’s very clear that her longevity in the triathlon is fueled by her passion for the sport and the life...2021-05-2449 minFueling The PursuitWater Polo Olympian Maggie Steffens on Testing Her Body, Mind, and Limits“What can I do now? I personally am like, I can get faster, I can get stronger. I can get more intelligent, mentally I can get stronger. I can become a better teammate, a better friend, a better leader. And that's motivation within itself, the opportunity to improve.” - Maggie SteffensToday's guest is Maggie Steffens, Captain of the U.S. Women’s Olympic Water Polo team. Our conversation with Maggie was a blast. We touched on everything from how she handled the mental challenge created by the pandemic, her approach to showing up big in high p...2021-05-1043 min
Go Be More PodcastRunnergrams' Kelli Hashimoto Blends Art and Running to Build Community (Ep 87)“I didn't really have a vision. It was just like these little wins that kept me going and really inspired me to create more.” - Kelli HashimotoWith the intent to make her friends smile, Kelli found a way to connect her artistic abilities with her love of the running community. And as a result, Runnergrams was born.Listen in as she and Bryan chat about the challenges in the creative process, scaling up entrepreneurial ideas, and pursuing happiness.Timestamped Show Notes(3:27) A crazy year, a backyard wedding, and being...2021-05-0442 minFueling The PursuitIronman Triathletes Kyle and Brent Pease on Pushing Together Through Mental and Physical Barriers“Every PR I've set has been behind the wheelchair with my brother, you know, and absolutely, I'm 100% a better athlete because of him. He was already something that motivated me my entire life and every area of my life. Kyle talks about wanting to leave things better. He made me want to be a better person.”—Brent PeaseOur guests today are Kyle and Brent Pease, two brothers who do triathlons, including the ironman distance, as a tandem. Brent and Kyle are many things: brothers, Ironman triathletes and philanthropic leaders. What makes their athletic feats so spec...2021-05-0349 minFueling The PursuitWorld Champion Triathlete Tim O'Donnell on Enjoying the Process & Overcoming Adversity"What are the other aspects of my life where I can really try to make these small… And it’s marginal gains, right, these little fractions of a percent. But they add up. And when you're at that level and everybody's super fit, it's those little details that are gonna make a difference."Today's guest is Tim O’Donnell, the fastest American in history at the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii.So do you want to know how to run a sub-8 hour Ironman in Kona? Easy. You chase happiness the entire way! At the he...2021-04-2651 minFueling The PursuitOlympic Sprinter Mechelle Lewis Freeman on the Power of Belief“I always tell people that your consistency is going to put you on the right side of that thousandth of a second, you know? It comes down to that. And so every little thing compounds. Don't ever think that thing you consider at that moment is not going to matter.” - Mechelle Freeman Today's guest is Mechelle Lewis Freeman, former Olympic sprinter and current relays coach for the United States.Mechelle is a true inspiration having become one of the fastest women in the world at the pinnacle of her professional athletic career. What’s even mo...2021-04-1950 min
Go Be More PodcastHow to Practice to Achieve Mastery (Ep 84)“We’ve been talking a lot about goals and especially North Star goals, big goals. The reality is if you’re trying to achieve a really big goal, you’re going to have to achieve some level of mastery, some level of expertise in order to achieve it.”—Bryan GreenAre you trying to master something? Jon and Bryan take a deep dive into the five levels of mastery, the importance of mental representations, and the power of purposeful practice. Whether you’re a runner trying to scale up performances, or you are struggling to become more ade...2021-04-1348 minFueling The PursuitCrossFit Champion Scott Panchik on Mental Fortitude & Training for the UnpredictableToday's guest is Scott Panchik, 8x CrossFit Games competitor.Scott is one of the fittest people on the planet and after speaking with him for about an hour or so, it’s apparent that he didn’t get there by accident. The origin of his mindset and approach to competition, to health, to family and to business stems from his ability to embrace suffering. In fact, he has this saying that I absolutely love, “suffering for the greater good of wellness.” It doesn’t get any clearer than that when it comes to describing Scott’s mentality and what fue...2021-04-1251 min
Go Be More PodcastRethinking Goal-Setting (and a Big Announcement) with Jon and Bryan (Ep 83)“It doesn't matter how passionate we are or how much desire we have if you're doing things in a very ineffective and inefficient way. It's hard to sustain the effort. It's hard to really make progress.”—Jon Rankin If you believe there’s value in collaborating and positive impact through conversation, then you’ll love this episode.Jon and Bryan recount some of the “ah-ha” moments from recent episodes—thanks to compelling guest interviews. And they look forward to a new and exciting partnership as hosts of UCAN’s Fueling the Pursuit podcast.Listen in to the be...2021-04-0650 minFueling The PursuitElite Marathoner Sara Hall on Loving the Work & Grind“For me, it's trying to be really present with what I'm doing at the time and not bringing the other things into what I'm doing at the moment. So, if I'm with my kids, I'm not also doing core work and multitasking.” - Sara HallHey, what's up everybody, it's Jon here. Thanks for tuning into Fueling the Pursuit presented by UCAN. Today's guest is Sara Hall, the fastest active women’s marathoner in the US today.Sara has been competing at a high level in running since her high school days back in the late 9...2021-04-0541 min
Go Be More PodcastTurning Passions into a Career with Backcountry Splitboarder Dani Reyes-Acosta (Ep 82)“I can say now, I was really trying to live with intention. That's what it comes down to. Trying to make decisions based on what felt right, what felt good, and what I think is the right step to take.”Many admire a life lived with intention, passion, and purpose, but few dare to figure out what that looks like—and pursue it.Dani Reyes-Acosta left an envied corporate job with Nike to determine how her passions and skill sets could work together to create a life she loves. This conversation may very well ins...2021-03-3045 minFueling The PursuitUFC Director of Strength and Conditioning Bo Sandoval on the Foundations of Elite Performance“How many times have you stepped inside the cage and said to yourself, ‘I feel 100% physically ready to go’?” - Bo SandovalToday's guest is Bo Sandoval, Director of Strength & Conditioning for the UFC Performance Institute.During this conversation, we dive into how Bo handles the responsibility of working with 600 of the best male and female fighters in the world and convincing them he knows how to make them better. If you think professional fighters are mentally tough, imagine how mentally tough you have to be to train them. Without a doubt, our conversat...2021-03-2953 min
Go Be More PodcastChanging What People Think is Possible--Geoff Woods on The One Thing (Ep 81)Want to help us grow the show? Leave us a Rating and Review!“We're not just thought leaders, we're practice leaders. We practice what we teach. So you have to live it.”Some podcasts have so many nuggets of truth that you commit to listening more than once. Geoff and Bryan’s conversation is one of these.Geoff has a system for honing in on the one thing that will bring about the best results. He walks Bryan through the exact sequence of questions and thoughts that will scale-up Bryan’s Make the...2021-03-2348 minFueling The PursuitDistance Running Great Meb Keflezighi on a Masterful Mindset“Replenishing, the stretching, icing, therapy, sleeping, and the mind frame are important. So for me, you know, even when you’re sleeping you’re training. I really believe it was a 24/7 job.” - Meb Keflezighi Today's guest is Meb Keflezighi, arguably the greatest marathoner in US history.Meb has been someone I've looked up to for more nearly 30 years! In many ways, I've been chasing Meb ever since I became a runner. My co-host, Bryan, and I got to catch up with Meb and dive into what makes him, well, Meb! Consistency, preparation and intentio...2021-03-2254 minFueling The PursuitWelcome to Fueling the Pursuit by UCANIn this short welcome episode, you will meet our hosts, Jon Rankin and Bryan Green, and learn more about what to expect in Season 1 of Fueling the Pursuit.Hosts:Jon Rankin - gobemore.co | @chasejonrankinBryan Green - maketheleapbook.com | @maketheleapbookPresented By:UCAN - ucan.co | @genucanYour Personal Best Awaits
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Go Be More PodcastMarathoner Peter Gilmore on Life-Lessons in Kenya and Excelling in "His Lane" (Ep 79)Want to help us grow the show? Leave us a Rating and Review!“For whatever reason, I had some ability that was a little bit better than average at being able to put all my eggs into that basket and deliver on a consistent basis.” --Peter GilmoreAdmiration flows out effortlessly when a person’s success results from their work ethic, perspective, and consistent application. In this conversation, you’ll hear about Peter Gilmore’s career-defining lesson from running in Kenya, his patient and persistent approach to training, and his relentless pursuit to close the g...2021-03-0951 min
Go Be More PodcastThe Power of Perspective with Elite Runner Garrett Heath (Ep 78)Want to help us grow the show? Leave us a Rating and Review!“If I can get myself physically and mentally ready to go, I know I'm going to beat a lot of people that maybe I shouldn't beat, even before I get to that starting line.”—Garrett HeathThere are times when you meet someone and think, what you see is what you get. Despite their “greatness” in a particular arena of life, they STILL are so down to earth.That describes Garrett Heath.With many similar running memories, Jon, Bryan, and...2021-03-0244 min
Fueling The PursuitComing Soon! Fueling the Pursuit by UCANFor over a decade, UCAN has been revolutionizing the sports nutrition industry and is the go-to choice for world-class athletes in sport and thought leaders in performance and fitness. Fueling the Pursuit by UCAN will take you inside the minds of Olympians, elite athletes, coaches and trainers, to better understand what drives them to constantly push to achieve a new personal best.It's hosted by my teammate Bryan Green and me - Jon Rankin. As two former elite athletes, we know a little something about pushing ourselves to reach new levels.From setting goals...2021-03-0201 min
Go Be More PodcastFive-Time Olympian Amy Acuff on Living a Full, Balanced, and Multi-Faceted Life (Ep 77)Want to help us grow the show? Leave us a Rating and Review!“I always keep thinking about high jump at some level, or the technique, and part of what drew me to the event was the analysis and the refinement and trying to settle and find what is the ideal, best way to do it.”—Amy AcuffIt’s always refreshing to meet someone who approaches life with a hunger to learn and a drive to find creative ways of connecting skills with passions.Amy Acuff has done just that.In this...2021-02-2346 min
Go Be More PodcastGet More out of Goal-Setting with Self-Referenced Goals (Ep 76)“The thing that was most important was how I approached it psychologically… And I didn't just kind of achieve those things. I blew them out of the water.”—Jon RankinWhen placed together, reflection and conversation have an uncanny way of bringing about clarity and NEW lessons learned.After listening to Jon and Bryan discuss goal-setting, you’ll be compelled to view your goal-setting strategies through a different filter.(2:30) The elephant in the room and skating competitions…(6:51) Two types of goals…(9:43) “Here's the fundamental thing that everybody needs to remember and und...2021-02-1645 min
Go Be More PodcastMindsets and Miracles with Olympic High Jumper Jamie Nieto (Ep 75)Want to help us grow the show? Leave us a Rating and Review!“I think a lot of times people think, 'Oh, this guy was talented from the beginning. He was crushing and dominating from the very beginning.' And that's not true. You know, it takes time to be great, no matter what you do in sport, business, life. Whatever it is you're doing, it takes time. So, you know...you can still make it, even though you're not the best right off the bat.”—Jamie NietoAthletes often speak about the power of mindset...2021-02-091h 04
Go Be More PodcastMake the Leap—The Stories and Strategies Behind Bryan’s New Book (Ep 74)“A leap... is something that you can build systematically into your improvement cycle and your expectations.”—Bryan GreenIn a results-focused world, we can sometimes lose sight of the powerful processes that impact our goals, and shape who we become along the way.If you’ve ever wanted to get better at, well, anything...you’ll love this conversation about Bryan’s recently published book, Make the Leap: Think Better, Train Better, Run FasterFrom feedback loops to the concepts of engagement, hidden training programs, and everything in-between, Bryan and Jon go into several of t...2021-02-0259 min
Go Be More PodcastA Look Back, and a Leap Ahead, for the Go Be More Brand (Ep 73)Want to help us grow the show? Leave us a Rating and Review!“Because of that level of commitment, to at least one aspect of the business, it made it so much easier to commit to other aspects of the business, even if it was just chipping away at it piece by piece.” —Jon Rankin2020 may well go down as the year that everything changed. But not all change is negative. It’s often in these challenging times that you can grow the most.In this episode, Jon and Bryan take an honest look bac...2021-01-2654 min
Go Be More PodcastBest of: Kirk Kellerhals on Family and Identity (Ep 72)“I don't believe we'll ever recognize our need for the light until we've seen the depth of the darkness.”—Kirk KellerhalsKirk Kellerhals experienced a “full-circle” moment when a woman in an email said she thought he was her son. After living 50-years with a missing piece to his identity-puzzle, Kirk received the gift of learning about his biological roots. Here he shares how running and faith pulled him through dark times and how a documentary is his way of paying the “gift” forward to Vietnam vets and adoptees.(2:43) Eight-thousand miles away, in 1969, a boy was born...2021-01-051h 18
Go Be More PodcastBest of: Ben Auerbach on Controlling What's Inside (Ep 70)Jon and Bryan discuss some of the major events that have led Ben Auerbach to where he is today and how he's learned to focus his energy internally. Our topics cover:- Growing up in a Jewish/Filipino bi-racial family, with a twin brother (who was better than him at basketball)- How he chose his university, and why it was ultimately not the right choice for him- How he went about deciding to transfer schools, and why he feels it was the right decision- Ben's advice to young people struggling to...2020-12-291h 24
Go Be More PodcastTriathlete Matthew Bach on Tragedy, Training, and Transitions (Ep 68)Want to help us grow the show? Leave us a Rating and Review!“We decided to do this triathlon in his memory. And we would raise money from family and friends and donate it to St. Jude's.”—Matthew BachEvery opportunity brings with it highs, lows, and lessons to be learned. Matt’s story of his triathlon journey points to common themes that endurance athletes face—practical approaches to training along with refueling and resting. In this episode, Jon, Bryan, and Matthew compare notes on finding balance in life and welcoming the transitions that come w...2020-12-181h 11
Go Be More PodcastRunning Legend Amby Burfoot Discusses His Two Obsessions: Running and Writing (Ep 67)Want to help us grow the show? Leave us a Rating and Review!“My obsessiveness has led me to some wonderful places.”—Amby BurfootWith a resume that includes a Boston Marathon win, author of many great books, and editor-in-chief for Runner’s World, you would think that Amby Burfoot is ready to “call it a day.” But this 70-something is still passionately pursuing “his projects,” taking advantage of life’s opportunities and inspiring those around him to do the same.(1:44) The story behind The Runner’s Guide to the Meaning of Life…(5:16...2020-12-151h 01
Go Be More PodcastSleight of (No) Hands--Magician Mahdi Gilbert on Overcoming His Physical “Reality” (Ep 66)Want to help us grow the show? Leave us a Rating and Review!“Don't just dedicate a few hours to it...have time where you do more intense focus, but I think immersing yourself into something and having things surrounding you, that has to do with that...you need to reprogram your mind that way.”—Mahdi GilbertFooling Penn & Teller with masterful magic is no small deed. But once you hear this story you might NOT be surprised that Mahdi Gilbert accomplished it.From very early in life, Mahdi was impressed by the “impossib...2020-12-111h 03
Go Be More PodcastReshaping the Sport of Running—George Hirsch’s Lifelong Career (Ep 65)Want to help us grow the show? Leave us a Rating and Review!“You have to make mistakes. I mean, you have to learn the hard way.”If you love “sitting at the feet” of a great storyteller, and you’re interested in some of the monumental movements and moments in running, then you’ll thoroughly enjoy this episode.George colorfully recounts the details that defined the world of running as we know it now.(2:30) Recounting the life of a good friend from New Rochelle…(5:42) “I used to think that I could get...2020-12-081h 07
Go Be More PodcastTurning Scars Into a Superpower With Singer, Podcaster Audra Bryant (Ep 64)Want to help us grow the show? Leave us a Rating and Review!“When you get used to hiding, it just becomes background noise.” —Audra BryantFor 25 years, Audra Bryant couldn’t look at her body in a mirror. The scars of an early childhood accident defined her life, from how she dressed to who she thought she could be.But as she pursued her dream to perform and write songs with lyrics that encouraged others, she recognized an inconsistency in her purpose and her reality. This sent her on a personal quest to “do t...2020-12-041h 04
Go Be More PodcastLiving a Life of Impact—Sacramento Running Association’s Scott Abbott (Ep 63)Want to help us grow the show? Leave us a Rating and Review!“I think it's going to free us from the shackles of some of the things we've done in the past. As long as we can kind of weather the storm. I think ultimately it's going to be good.”—Scott AbbottNow, as the executive director of the Sacramento Running Association, Scott can look back with clarity on the powerful impact his running experiences have had on him. As he and the guys reminisce about their collegiate running days, Scott also shares...2020-12-011h 06
Go Be More PodcastCoach and Recording Artist Daniel Ozan's Emotional Return to Singing (Ep 62)Want to help us grow the show? Leave us a Rating and Review!“I was a waste of God-given talent if I didn't do it.”—Daniel OzanWhen talent, hard work, and good coaching collide, dreams can be realized. Daniel Ozan understands what it takes to push his body and mind above and beyond what’s comfortable. Here, he and Bryan talk about his training as a classical vocalist and how that compares to running, the advantages of community college, and how the skills you develop can prepare you for opportunities you never...2020-11-271h 08
Go Be More PodcastKidney Health Australia’s Chris Forbes Leads With a Profit-For-Purpose Mindset (Ep 61)Want to help us grow the show? Leave us a Rating and Review!“You've got to keep learning. If you don't, you just get left behind.”—Chris ForbesCEO of Kidney Health Australia, Chris Forbes, recounts his past experiences and the vision he has for serving those families who struggle with Kidney Disease. His innovative profit-for-purpose business approach and a focused desire to measure outcomes make it clear that this organization is in good hands.(3:16) Growing an understanding and awareness of Kidney disease with red socks…(7:17) A rural upbringing in South...2020-11-241h 01
Go Be More PodcastVessel Athletics Founders Jasmine & Jalen Aim to Revolutionize How Runners Hydrate (Ep 60)Want to help us grow the show? Leave us a Rating and Review!“Every day is a new challenge, but also a new blessing, a new lesson.”—Jasmine SanchezIf you’re stuck in analysis paralysis or fear keeps you from taking the first step towards your dreams, this episode is for you. The determined energy of these twenty-something dreamers is contagious. Jasmine and Jalen talk with Jon and Bryan about what is REALLY involved in building a brand and creating something out of nothing.(1:39) A promising relationship made through a LinkedIn...2020-11-201h 04
Go Be More PodcastPerformer Jasmine Shen Faces Kidney Disease with Courage and Communication (Ep 59)Want to help us grow the show? Leave us a Rating and Review!“I feel like Go Be More is how much you can do, in your current situation, in the state that you are in, at that moment in time—no matter how big or small.”From an early age, Jasmine Shen had plans for her life that included being on stage, working hard, and pursuing her passions. They certainly did not include a serious health diagnosis.But with composure and courage beyond her years, she is facing a future that in...2020-11-171h 15
Go Be More PodcastLiving His Dream—Author Matt Fitzgerald On Improving as a Writer and Runner (Ep 58)Want to help us grow the show? Leave us a Rating and Review!“Write what you're writing as if it's the last thing you will ever write, don't save anything, just put it in there.”—Matt FitzgeraldIf listening in on one man’s passions is inspiring, then this conversation is three times better. Jon, Bryan, and Matt all share a love for the written word and clocking in the miles. Here they compare notes on crafting poetry, elite-level training principles, and not settling for doing things you don’t want to do.(2:47...2020-11-131h 11
Go Be More PodcastBe Happy, Be Healthy—Elite Marathoner Ryan Miller Coaches Athletes Toward Balance (Ep 57)Want to help us grow the show? Leave us a Rating and Review!“I had an uber-talented group of guys to run with and train with, and they taught me many of the lessons and principles for distance running and coaching that I still employ to this day.”—Ryan MillerIn a world where so many people seek to hide their struggles, this transparent conversation with Ryan Miller is refreshing. He reminds us that every elite athlete has their own road to success, and he openly shares excellent advice for others who struggle with de...2020-11-1058 min
Go Be More PodcastBehind-the-Scenes Inspiration With Make-Up and Robotics Pioneer Will Huff (Ep 56)Want to help us grow the show? Leave us a Rating and Review!“Holy crap, this is insane. I can build something and stuff this AI inside of it, and suddenly it's not a puppet, it's not a prop. It's a real robot.” Take a step behind the scenes of some of Hollywood’s most epic movies with make-up effects artist Will Huff.Jon and Bryan are blown away by his crazy work ethic and forward-momentum into the world of artificial intelligence. Will gives anyone he meets new respect for passionately pursuing a hobby.2020-11-061h 04Go Be More PodcastUpgrade Your Interactions with Neutral Thinking (Ep 54)Want to help us grow the show? Leave us a Rating and Review!“Do you want to be right? Or do you want to be happy?”—Rick HarrisonSometimes, all it takes to handle the stressors that come our way is a compelling strategy. In fact, it can be the difference between floundering or thriving. Neutral Thinking, coined by Trevor Moawad, is a strategy employed by elite athletes, business leaders, and special forces members.But it’s actually an approach that each of us can use in our day-to-day conversations. It gets to the hear...2020-10-301h 06