Chris Hauth, Rich Roll's coach and fitness guru, shares insights on athletic recovery after COVID-19 and the emotional journey of navigating grief. The discussion dives into how social media impacts mental health and communication, highlighting the challenging landscape of public discourse. Personal anecdotes highlight memorable endurance feats like outlasting a Tesla and record-breaking runs in Central Park. With a lighthearted focus on the sport, they celebrate the winners of the 2021 Rollies, emphasizing the community connection through athletic pursuits.
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Parking Woes at Indian Wells
Rich Roll recounts being denied a parking refund at Indian Wells.
Larry Ellison owns the tournament, and Adam Skolnick jokes about getting the $25 back.
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Rich Roll's Hosting Debut
Rich Roll hosted a wellness conference in Miami for YPO, featuring guests like Matthew Walker and Gabby Reece.
He found the hosting role more challenging and fulfilling than simply keynoting.
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Lemon Shark Encounter
While swimming in Miami, Rich Roll encountered several lemon sharks.
Despite the sharks' size, he remained calm and swam to shore.
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This book delves into the purpose and power of sleep, explaining how it affects every aspect of our physical and mental well-being. Walker discusses how sleep enriches our ability to learn, memorize, and make logical decisions, recalibrates our emotions, restocks our immune system, fine-tunes our metabolism, and regulates our appetite. He also explores the consequences of sleep deprivation and provides actionable steps to improve sleep quality, including ways to prevent cancer, Alzheimer’s, and diabetes, slow the effects of aging, and increase longevity.
Bravey
Chasing Dreams, Befriending Pain, and Other Big Ideas
Alexi Pappas
In 'Bravey,' Alexi Pappas shares her experiences as an Olympic athlete, actress, and filmmaker. The book is a memoir-in-essays that delves into her life, including her childhood, her Olympic debut in 2016, and her battle with post-Olympic depression. Pappas discusses the importance of embracing pain, celebrating victories, and finding joy and loyalty in teammates. She offers practical advice on how to be brave, overcome hardships, and achieve one's dreams through hard work and determination.
John Henry Days
Colson Whitehead
Colson Whitehead's "John Henry Days" is a postmodern novel that uses the legendary figure of John Henry as a springboard to explore themes of race, identity, and American history. The narrative unfolds through interconnected stories, weaving together the myth of John Henry with contemporary events and characters. Whitehead's writing style is characterized by its wit, irony, and insightful social commentary. The novel delves into the complexities of race relations and the legacy of slavery in America. Through its fragmented structure and diverse characters, "John Henry Days" offers a multifaceted exploration of the American experience.
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 losses
If you want your query discussed in a future ‘Roll On’, leave it on our voicemail at (424) 235-4626.
Note: We will be recording a sleep specific AMA episode with Dr. Matthew Walker (RRP 600) in the near future. Please submit your seep questions for consideration by sending an e-mail to rrpstudio@richroll.com or leaving a voicemail at (424) 235-4626.
Reminder that you can watch today’s podcast on YouTube. And as always, the podcast streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Enjoy!
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