I Could Never Do That

U.S. Navy Veteran, Robert Blanchard, is swimming a 24-hour solo event at Pace Bend Park outside of Austin, Texas to raise money for the Lone Survivor Foundation in an effort he's named "Swimming for Soldiers." In this episode, he takes us back on his own journey with dreams of becoming a Navy Seal that were destroyed by injury and illness. Failure only bred more desire to help others, especially veterans and their families. Robert's Lone Survivor Donation Page Robert's Instagram Account

In December of 2017, Austinite Taylor Dutch was running at Lady Bird Lake with a friend. It was a crowded day on the trail — about 11 am — right near Austin High under the Mopac Bridge. She stopped to use the restroom and what happened next is nothing short of shocking, sad, pathetic and pretty much horrific. Taylor was assaulted…in broad daylight. Her essay about this incident and the aftermath recently appeared on RunnersWorld.com and today, she's brave enough to talk through it again with me, a stranger who became like a sister in one short conversation. A friend had forwarded me the essay and it very unexpectedly brought up emotions from a past event in my life - 23 years ago- that I wasn't expecting. We both processed a lot with each other, but I think you'll find that, even though the aftermath of a traumatic incident is incredibly frustrating and confusing, Taylor is armed with hope and resolve to help other women and assist in their proverbial chase for closure. Article in Runner's World Taylor's Website and Social Contacts

You ever have one of those "Office Space" moments where you're sitting in your cube or your open-air space office and you just want to say, " this" and go do the thing you REALLY want to do? My guest today did just that. (minus the whole hammering the out of your computer thing). In 2012, Shannon Burke left his full-time job as a municipal planner and pursued his dream. Together, with his love of cycling and his knack for logistics, he created Velo View Bike Tours. The name Velo View is a tribute to the unique way the world is seen from the saddle of your bike. Promoting and sharing that perspective is what Velo View Bike Tours is all about. Today, they host rides and tours throughout the country including The TN Smokey Mountains, the Carolinas, a Virginia Wine Tour, and even a Kentucky Horse Country and Bourbon Tour. Plus, they are also available for private groups in and around the Chattanooga area where they are currently based. So many of us have said, "I could never" pursue my hobby as a career…It's not a real business, people won't take me seriously, who am I to think I can do this?! Well, you can. It's a of a lot of work, but the result and the views (or in this case, the velo views) are well worth it. Velo View Bike Tour Website Velo View Facebook Velo View Instagram Go Fund Me for Dani Pedroza

Host, Carrie Barrett, talks with John and Dyana Geissinger of Austin, Texas about their recent Grand Canyon Rim-2-Rim-2-Rim Crossing. Not only do they reminisce about their personal training and journey, but also talk tips on packing, nutrition, pacing, weather and more! Grand Canyon R2R2R Run Facebook Group Grand Canyon National Park Facebook Group Grand Canyon National Park Carrie Barrett's Austin Fit Article about R3 Crossing TTC Facebook Group for Austinites Carrie Barrett Site tritobefunny.com Copyright 2018 All Rights Reserved Theme Music: "Aitech" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

How many of you love riding your bike? It doesn't matter if you're shredding down a mountain or commuting to your job, there's just something special about being on two wheels because it harkens back to childhood and represents freedom and exploration with wide eyes and helmet hair. Stephanie Kaplan is the Road Product Manager for Specialized Bikes. Yes, many of the bikes you see on the shelves at your local shop were conceived and designed by Stephanie and her co-workers of creative designers and engineers. This is the ultimate "dream job" journey about how she went from casual rider, to racer, to Ambassador and finally to Product Manager for one of the biggest bike companies in the world in a short span of time. It's a job that has taken her around the globe and it even made she and her husband a bi-coastal partnership for the first two years. How did she land her dream gig? How do bike companies even know what to design? How do they research and predict industry trends 2, 3 and 4 years into the future? We talk bikes, but the conversation would be complete without a little dive into her personal life including some unfair perceptions of her "leaving her husband" and moving across the country to chase her dreams in a male-dominated industry. We also touch on the life-changing turn of becoming a Mom because, yes, apparently absence does make the heart grow fonder. You can have it all, but you have to chase it and make some concessions, but you should NEVER underestimate the power of your passions because they can turn into your dream job! Carrie Barrett Site tritobefunny.com Copyright 2018 All Rights Reserved Theme Music: "Aitech" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Buckle your seatbelts, because you're in for a treat today. My guest is Pete Ripmaster - adventurer, speaker, ultra-runner and winner of the 1000 mile Iditarod Trail Invitational - ON FOOT. Yes, there is such a thing. You've, no doubt, heard of the Iditarod race across Alaska with dogs and sleds, but did you know they have a race where they run the course on bike and on foot? I didn't either!! Holy freakin' cow. Yes, competitors traverse 1000 miles across Alaska on foot with a sled wrapped around their waist. They carry all their own gear and supplies on this sled and, as the website says, "Every year on the Iditarod Trail is different and conditions change in the blink of an eye during the journey. ITI 1000 competitors may face temperatures from -50F to 35F, gale force winds, rain, blizzards, waist-deep snow, mud, glare ice and bright sunny skies - all in the same day. I'll let Pete tell you all about his journeys and almost obsession with this event that finally led to his victory earlier this year. We talk about childhood dreams, getting lost along the way, and finally finding redemption and pride. But first, we talk about country music and our shared passion for Western Swing music from Asleep at the Wheel and his good pal, Ray Benson. Enjoy this fascinating talk with Pete Ripmaster. Special thanks to Tailwind Nutrition -use promo code trytailwind15 for 15% off your first order Iditarod Trail Invitation Website http://www.iditarodtrailinvitational.com/iti-1000 Pete Ripmaster Site https://www.peteripmaster.com/ Trail Runner Magazine Article on Pete https://trailrunnermag.com/people/a-race-to-make-even-hardened-ultrarunners-cower.html Carrie Barrett Site tritobefunny.com Copyright 2018 All Rights Reserved Theme Music: "Aitech" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This is a "girl-crush" episode! When you can't be somebody, you want to be like somebody and I want to be like Mallory Brooks. Mallory and her husband, Jason, are the owners of Spectrum Trail Racing, she's a Rogue Running Trail Coach, she's the Race Director of the Rogue Trail Series, and, oh yeah, she's also the Mom to her son, Paxton. She's also a BEAST on the trail and, in fact, last year, she and her friend Allison Macsus earned the FKT (Fastest Known Time) on the 93-Mile Wonderland Trail that circumvents Mt. Rainier. She also recently completed a sub-12:00hr Rim-2-Rim-2-Rim Crossing in the Grand Canyon. In this episode, she details both her Rim-2-Rim-2-Rim and Wonderland adventures. Learn what drives her, how she developed her love of trail running and why she loves coaching beginners in the sport. It's truly a sport for everyone because, let's face it, who doesn't love playing in the woods? Enjoy! Spectrum Trail Racing Rogue Trail Series Rogue Trail Training Fastest Known Time Website Theme Music: "Aitech" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

How many of you have ever met a hero of yours, or someone who has really influenced your life? How many of you are actually friends with that person? Karl Gruber has been a presence in my life for the last 25 years. In 1996-1997, he took off from his job in radio and successfully ran 52 Marathons in 52 Weeks to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. At the time, he was the 9th person in the world to accomplish this feat and, while many records and streaks have been broken since then, what makes his accomplishment so noteworthy is that he did this BEFORE THE INTERNET! There was no Google, no race sites, no on-line donation sources, or listings of marathons. He literally picked up the phone for hours at a time and called Race Directors asking for entries, hotels and any help they could give him during his journey. He faxed (yes, faxed) press releases to media outlets soliciting publicity and interviews. It was truly a labor of love that paid off in donations to the charity. He was (and is) an inspiration to me and is literally the reason I started running in my early 20s. Karl still sheds light and positivity in this world as a Law of Attraction Life Coach, Race Announcer, and Running Coach. You'll love our stories and memories in this special episode of "I Could Never Do That." Karl Gruber Website Karl Gruber Life Coach Facebook Page Brewery District Running Club Theme Music: "Aitech" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

On February 17th, 2018, author, cyclist, father and partner, Andrew Tilin, was struck and killed by a motor vehicle as he was pulled over out of traffic to change a flat tire on his bike. Just like every other Saturday, he was out cycling with a group of friends - doing exactly what he loved to do. In this special edition of "I Could Never Do That," his partner, Shellie Thompson Oroshiba, along with her son, Ethan, and best friend, Susan, reminisce and remember Andrew and his impact through stories, photos, memories, and lessons we can all learn from this unthinkable tragedy. Shellie is open and candid about her grief and how, through the unselfish kindness of friends and strangers alike, she is starting to pick up the pieces one moment at a time. How can something good possibly come from this loss? Seek change, compassion, and kindness. Be vulnerable and open to love...just like Andrew. The Masters Athlete Website The Doper Next Door Book DC Rainmaker Profile in Outside DC Rainmaker's Response and Tribute Outside Online Obituary and Article

"Our life is what our thoughts make it." - Marcus Aurelius Adrienne Langelier MA, LPC is a Sports Psychology Consultant who helps individuals, teams, and organizations get the absolute best out of themselves. A competitive runner herself, Langlier, talks about her own battles with performance anxiety and the tools she employed to turn those nerves into a performance enhancement advantage. We also dive into: The role of a Sports Psychologist Professional Intrinsic vs. External Motivation - Is one better than the other? Common areas of concern and distress for athletes Solutions vs. Strategies when overcoming obstacles How to Channel Anxiety into a positive motivator The Importance of Scripting Your Events ...and so much more. This is definitely the first of many visits to come from Adrienne because we barely scratched the surface on such an important topic! If you're interested in learning more, visit her resources at: Website Facebook Her Blog - SportyBrains Thanks to our sponsor, Hyperwear use promo code: carrie20 for 20% off an item that's not on sale. Theme Music: "Aitech" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/