Best Josh Sprague Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 73: Tim Buchholz and Anna Nummelin 1:06:59

4y ago1:06:59

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Tim and Anna are two adventure racing elites who have a mad passion for the sport! Both have competed in hundreds of adventure races from sprint through expedition and know a thing or two about being prepared and going far. They both are race directors of the Rib Mountain Adventure Race and help with the Wisconsin Adventure Race Series.…

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Episode 72: Andrea Larson, talking family, run, ride with super mom 1:09:12

4+ y ago1:09:12

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Andrea Larson is the executive director of Ironbull, a multi-sport event company in Wausau, Wisconsin. She's an amazing athlete personally, professionally, and to top it off a rock star event manager. On this episode we talked about the current landscape in racing, spending more time with family, and a reset of the racing grind to the family lifest…

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Episode 71: Ryan Spitz, RD for Shasta Trail Runs, CA Untamed, and other epicness 1:13:25

5y ago1:13:25

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Do you run or ride incredible distances? Well, how about 330 miles running, or 1000 miles riding, or 1000+ adventure racing? Ryan is here to test your limits on every single cellular level of your body. And hey, he tests the course first just to prove it's doable! Listen in to learn more about one of our favorite race series and race directors!…

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Episode 70: Salming CEO David Fields talks running shoes 56:51

5y ago56:51

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Have you heard of the amazing shoe brand called Salming? They aren't quite as common in the US market, but an up and coming brand that has some amazing quality, comfort, and robust quality in a lightweight package. Ideal for trail and road runners.By Josh Sprague

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Episode 69: World Champion Ultraman Jordan Bryden 1:02:03

5y ago1:02:03

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Jordan is not only a pro triathlete, he's just an amazing human. This past December he became the world champion Ultraman in Kona, Hawaii. Listen in to check out this ultra endurance sport, and maybe, the next challenge for you!By Josh Sprague

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Episode 68: Cody Jones 48:57

5y ago48:57

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Cody recently completed the Mid South Double, and won it! This dude can freaking fly, whether it's run or ride. We dig into his simple tips and tricks for going fast and having fun in the mid west.By Josh Sprague

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Episode 67: Amanda Nauman and Precision Hydration's Andy Blow 1:01:43

5y ago1:01:43

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Join us for an amazing discussion on sweat rate, sodium testing and appropriation, as well as hearing Amanda's feedback on how her rockstar 2nd place finish went down at the muddy Mid South! Precision Hydration offered our listeners a 15% off your first order code of "precisionmud" at www.precisionhydration.com and I'd encourage you to use this cal…

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Episode 66: Bobby Wintle, RD of The Mid South 1:16:28

5+ y ago1:16:28

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By Josh Sprague

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Episode 65: Damien Boley, The Gravel Grinding Mayor 50:37

5+ y ago50:37

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By Josh Sprague

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Episode 64: Todd Poquette - Epic gravel grinding, mountain biking, and getting kids on bikes 1:18:41

5+ y ago1:18:41

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Ready to checkout some sweet dirt in Michigan? Todd Poquette is the race director for 3 amazing races that will challenge mountain bikers, fat bikers, gravel bikers and runners depending on the race. He also is the head cheese for the 906 Adventure Team which is an organization that gets kids out on bikes in awesome numbers. Listen in to learn more…

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Episode 63: Jake Jackson, racing in the Worlds 24 Hour Championships 36:37

6y ago36:37

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Jake can run crazy fast, and for long distances too. So much that he has qualified and been selected to represent the USA on an international stage! He qualified for the IAU 24 hour championships in Albi, France coming up this October, after running over 157 miles in 24 hours at the Desert Solstice event in November last year. He'll be racing for t…

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Episode 62: Running The Triple Crown, completed by super human Jen Merchant! 1:29:11

6y ago1:29:11

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3 Big Events, Bigfoot 200, Tahoe 200, Moab 240 Running 200 miles is crazy enough, but doing one in August, the next in September, and the last 240 mile one in October is crazy! But hey, someone has to do it right? Jen Merchant completed all three last year and gives us her take on how to train, race, adapt, and recover. Oh yeah, we talk hallucinati…

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Episode 61: Sanjay Rawal - Director of the movie “3100: Run and Become” 1:11:34

6y ago1:11:34

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Sanjay Rawal is an accomplished film director, runner, and all around amazing human! His new film focuses on the spiritual journey of the run and its impact on human psychology. The core of this film is about the 3100 mile run called the Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race, but also touches on the Marathon Munks of Mt Hiei Japan, a Kalahari Bushman h…

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Episode 60: Denise Mueller-Korenek-Going real fast on a bike, 184mph fast! 1:12:29

6y ago1:12:29

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So let’s talk cycling, like real fast cycling, actually real fast anything. Today our guest is Denise Mueller-Korenek. She set a world record for the fastest flat surface, motor paced, bicycle speed record in September last year at 296 kmh, 183.93 mph. Motor paced or not, this is simply amazing to me. Have y’all ever tried going say 30mph on a bike…

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Episode 59: Keri Bowzaylo – Co RD of the Canadian Death Race 54:39

6y ago54:39

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Have you heard of the Canadian Death Race or Sinister Triple? Keri Bowzaylo is the Co race director of the CDR, sponsorship coordinator of the series, and leads the training camps for all too. Plus she's a personal trainer so we dig into the events and preparation for them! Also, our Canadian division is providing a 15% off code on any orange mud g…

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Episode 58: Amanda Nauman, tackling Gravel, Cyclocross, and MTB 1:10:30

6y ago1:10:30

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First off, Amanda "Panda" Nauman is freaking awesome. She's a legit pro cyclist that performs just as well racing short course cyclocross as she does 200 mile gravel grinders. She's won DK200, Land Run 100, Coast 2 Coast 200, Belgian Waffle Ride, and countless other events. Aside from having loads of cycling power, she's a down to earth bike geek w…

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Episode 57: Van Life, with David and Amy 1:18:20

6y ago1:18:20

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David Wilson and Amy Margolis wanted to spend more time together and experience life to the fullest. So they picked up a sprinter van, built it out themselves, and took off from their home base in Seattle to go big on life. They've been on their journey for over a year now and yeah, I'm crazy jealous!…

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Episode 56: Marvin Sandoval, Leadville 100 mtb and 100 run training tips 1:06:51

6y ago1:06:51

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Marvin Sandoval is a run and cycling coach, has completed all of the Leadville events multiple times, has been on the Leadman podium multiple times, and is a Training Peaks certified coach. Listen in for his tips on tackling the Leadville 100 mtb and Leadville 100 run. Also checkout this course preview video that Marvin and I made last year for the…

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Episode 55: Donny McCall, Get Outside Mountain Relay 49:01

6y ago49:01

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Donny has an amazing layout in North Carolina for a 208 mile running relay. Or if you want to Ruck, he has that, want to relay it for 104 miles, he has it, or want to straight up run a 52 or 104 mile event by yourself? Check!By Josh Sprague

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Episode 54: Uncle "Ryan" Dudley - Gravel Ride for Maisies Pride 50:04

6+ y ago50:04

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Gravel Ride for Maisies Pride is an amazing race in terms of scenery, toughness, a family atmosphere, and perfect training for the Dirty Kanza which is just 3 weeks after the event. Aside from the 100ish mile ride, there is a 5k and 25k run too! It's a hard event, so if you want a fun easy day, this isn't the one, but if you want to feel rewarded a…

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Episode 53: Wayne McMurtrie, running big distances and working through PTSD 42:26

6+ y ago42:26

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Today’s call is with Wayne McMurtrie. This dude is a friggin beast! A lot of us want to run a marathon, a 5k, 100 miler, or whatever, teeny distance that may be….at least compared to him. Wayne however has ran some epic distances as a mechanism of coping with PTSD and inspiring others to find their own outlet.…

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Episode 52: Austin McInerny, NICA President 1:10:46

6+ y ago1:10:46

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Welcome to the Orange Mud Adventure Channel Podcast #52! Many of you know that I’m a huge fan of anything on two wheels, ideally on dirt, but even a good road bike ride is still awesome. Over the last 20 years we’ve seen some huge changing in cycling and one of the most exciting to me is the growth at the true foundation of the sport, with kids! So…

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Episode 51: Top 7 mistakes endurance athletes make, by Dina Griffin 1:06:12

6+ y ago1:06:12

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Today we’re going to focus on the top mistakes that endurance athletes make. I love this topic because most of us that like endurance sports, like to talk about the next big nutrition fad, drink, etc, but don’t always research it as thoroughly as we should. I’ve been playing with a roughly adapted Keto diet for about 7 months now, and though I’ve h…

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Episode 50: Craig Macintyre, Building wheels, Oklahoma Gravel Grinder, and Ultra running 1:18:51

6+ y ago1:18:51

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This episode was a lot of fun and ran a bit late as riding a bike is always a fun discussion, and choosing a good custom wheel set is something so many of us probably go into without the best knowledge. So if you're ready to learn about a new gravel bike race, new ultra run, cold weather gear for gravel biking, and how to choose components on a sup…

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Ministry of Extraction Episode #2 with Betty Aldworth: SSDP, War on Drugs, and Cannabis 51:40

6+ y ago51:40

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Ministry of Extraction Episode #2 with Betty Aldworth: Students for Sensible Drug Policy, War on Drugs, and CannabisMinistry of Extraction sheds light on the various interactions connected to the extraction phase of the seed to consumption journey. We hold conversations with scientists, inventors, engineers, marketers, chemists, farmers, and vision…

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Episode 49: Jake Jackson, Crushing Desert Solstice 53:49

6+ y ago53:49

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Jake Jackson has sprung onto the ultra scene over the past 3 years and continued to excel at sheer speed and power. He's a cadence monster who runs fluid and fast at speeds that most of us strive for in a 10k, yet he'll do it for 157 miles. Listen in to learn about his most recent Desert Solstice run to a 2nd overall, 1st place male in the 24 hour …

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Episode 48: Maah Daah Hey 100 and more with Nick Ybarra 1:09:46

6+ y ago1:09:46

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The Maah Daah Hey 100 is in one of the most scenic places in the country that very few have been to, the Badlands of North Dakota. Starting in 2013 with the MDH 107 mile beast of a mountain bike ride, and today having a distance for everyone from the kids, beginner, to the endurance animal, this is a series for you to checkout!…

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Ministry of Extraction Episode #1 with Jonathan Manfre: Cannabidiol Extracts and Sports Supplements 1:18:17

6+ y ago1:18:17

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Ministry of Extraction Episode 1 with Jonathan Manfre: Cannabidiol Extracts and Sports SupplementsMinistry of Extraction sheds light on the various interactions connected to the extraction phase of the seed to consumption journey. We hold conversations with scientists, inventors, engineers, marketers, chemists, farmers, and visionaries to understan…

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Episode 47: Bobby Wintle, Land Run 100 1:08:10

6+ y ago1:08:10

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The Land Run 100 is one of the most iconic gravel grinders in the country. If you've seen bikes and happy riders covered in reddish orange mud, it's probably from the Land Run 100. It's about to open registration for year 6 on 11/3, so it's still a newer event per say, but the recognition thanks to its famous red dirt and festival atmosphere is leg…

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Episode 46: John Lacroix (Sherpa John) of the Human Potential Running Series 1:03:28

6+ y ago1:03:28

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Sherpa John is a Colorado local that doesn't mince words with his opinions on the sport of ultra and all things. He's a hoot to chat with and we appreciate his insights into the ultra world both here and abroad!By Josh Sprague

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Episode 45: Debbie Potts 1:15:02

6+ y ago1:15:02

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Today we’re chatting with Debbie Potts, the owner of the Fitness Forward Studio, a published author, has an awesome podcast, and is a Rockstar coach. She focuses on the "Wholestic" method for athletes to burn fat, optimize health, and improve performance to reduce stress in our life.By Josh Sprague

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Episode 44: Peter Ripmaster, Running the Iditarod and Winning It. 1:11:06

7y ago1:11:06

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Running 1000 miles, 135 miles, 100 miles, 50 states, 50 marathons, and just loving adventure. Ok I'm a fan. I'm not gonna lie, I had so much fun talking with Peter before, during, and after our recording. He lives life to appreciate the small things like a beautiful owl or tweety bird, but loves to go big on adventure to feel complete too. We dig i…

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Episode 43: Simon Ward, The Triathlon Coach 1:16:14

7y ago1:16:14

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Simon Ward has been coaching triathletes, mostly Ironman, for over 20 years now. His website thetriathloncoach.com, is one of the most premier triathlon training programs in the UK. Aside from his coaching experience, he's an incredible adventurer and loves to find the balance of train hard play hard.…

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Episode 42: Hawk 100, working to become a WS100 qualifier 44:29

7y ago44:29

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I love the Hawk 100, actually all the distances, and would love to help spread the word about their awesome race. This one is in my home state and I’ve personally ran the trail marathon, 50 mile, and 100 mile at their event and had a blast doing so. The course is actually covered in trees for 90% of it, it’s a rolling style course with good hard pa…

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Episode 41: Lifelong Endurance, The benefits of working with a coach and building a strong team 1:03:24

7y ago1:03:24

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In this episode we dig into the benefits of working with a coach and building a team of professionals around you to help you perform your best in your sport! Think having a coach is just for the pros? Think again! Awesome chat with head coach of Lifelong Endurance Andrew Simmons and Doctor of Physical Therapy at Revo PT, Brian Briggs.…

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Episode 40: Jake Jackson, Setting ultra records, Keto diets, and basically being a beast! 1:10:37

7y ago1:10:37

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Jake Jackson jumped into ultra running just a few years back, but has turned into an absolute animal! From doing amazing well at Javelina 100, winning Nanny Goat 100 and Coldwater Rumble, and soon to tackle Desert Solstice, this dude is here to throw down the gauntlet. Not to mention, he's gone Keto too and seen some impressive results. Listen in t…

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This Dirt Life Episode #32 with Josh Sprague 56:56

7y ago56:56

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This Dirt Life Episode #32 with Josh Sprague:The Orange Mud is a hydration pack company founded by today's guest Josh Sprague. Josh is an entrepreneur, ultra distance athlete, husband father and all around badass. Originally from Kansas but now of Colorado, Josh is not afraid of pushing the boundaries of the sports performance equipment and never s…

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Episode 39: Avery Collins, Running big mountains, camper life, and cannabis life 1:05:44

7y ago1:05:44

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Avery Collins is new to the sport of ultrarunning and absolutely crushing the ultra scene. He's shooting to be the first American to win Tour De Geants and already has an impressive race resume.By Josh Sprague

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Episode 38: Frank Dumont, Ketogenic diet, altitude training, and more. 1:16:50

7y ago1:16:50

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Frank Dumont is a medical doctor based in Estes Park, CO who runs the Estes Park Wellness Center. He takes a quite different approach to his practice which I great appreciate, so we’ll dig in to this today, as well as some fun topics.By Josh Sprague

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Devotion Frees Episode #67 with Ati Grinspun: Plant-Based Triathlete and Artistic Photographer 41:05

7y ago41:05

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Devotion Frees Episode #67 with Ati Grinspun:This week on Devotion Frees we drop into flow with Ati Grinspun and talk about business ownership, photography, triathlons, and the plant-based lifestyle.Ati was born in Argentina and came to the United States with a work visa with one of the big casinos as a flair Bartender in the early 2000s. After tra…

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This Dirt Life Episode #31 with Annika Langvad 34:08

7y ago34:08

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This Dirt Life Episode #31 with Annika Langvad:Annika Langvad is the reigning Cross Country World Champion as well as achieving World Champion status in the MTB Marathon distance as well. Annika is from Denmark and is now also a fully qualified dentist! Annika is humble, focused and incredibly talented. I was greatly honored to sit down and chat wi…

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Episode 37: Megan Finnesy, Race Director of the Dirty 30 1:06:54

7y ago1:06:54

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The Dirty 30 is one of the most iconic 50k's in the country, and one of our hometown favorites here in Colorado. In this podcast we chat with Megan about where her event came from, why it's just awesome, and why you should come out to join the Dirty 30 party!By Josh Sprague

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Devotion Frees Episode #66 with Chrissy Blair 58:43

7y ago58:43

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Devotion Frees Episode #66 with Chrissy Blair:This week on Devotion Frees we drop into flow with Chrissy Blair the Co-founder of Kalumi Health. Some believe getting an MBA will mark a path to purposeful careers yet learning processes, supply chain management, relationships, branding, and execution are tested and refined infield. Chrissy is a great …

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Devotion Frees Episode #65 with Jordan Bowditch 56:13

7y ago56:13

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Devotion Frees Episode 65 with Jordan Bowditch:This week on Devotion Frees we drop into flow with Jordan.Jordan, from the Mystic Misfits, holds truth and motion powered by flow. Jordan is a student of Social Disruption with firm roots in nutrition, fitness, and magnetism. Jordan is a lifestyle design coach who launches people into a journey unfores…

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This Dirt Life Episode #30 with Rose Grant 47:27

7y ago47:27

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This Dirt Life Episode #30 with Rose Grant:Rose is four-time National Marathon Champion and 2016 Epic Series Winner. When she’s not racing, Rose is spending time in Columbia Falls, Montana with her husband Nelson and three-year-old daughter Layla. With her family supporting her big dreams, Rose finds purpose in her racing by setting a strong exampl…

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This Dirt Life Episode #29 with Rachele Pojednic 1:10:53

7y ago1:10:53

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This Dirt Life Episode #29 with Rachele PojednicThe countdown is truly on for our inaugural women's retreat in Beatty, NV, just over 2 weeks to go! Still some spaces left but not many so if you’re interested head over to Fueltalk to get the details and link to sign up! In other news we are hosting a nationwide campaign with Specialized for women ca…

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Devotion Frees Episode #64 with Nate Dunn the Data Driven Athlete 1:00:35

7y ago1:00:35

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Devotion Frees Episode 64 with Nate Dunn the Data Driven Athlete:This week on Devotion Frees we drop into flow with Nate Dunn.Nate actually bought his first heart monitor as a student in high school. While exercise technology rode Moore’s Law exponential growth Nate was ecstatic throughout high school, college, and graduate school as he watched how…

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This Dirt Life Episode #28 True Grit Race Recap with Jake Dolla Billings 29:46

7y ago29:46

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This Dirt Life with Episode #28 True Grit Race Recap with Jake Dolla Billings:This week, join Jake Dolla Billings and I for a race recap of True Grit 50 from GRO races. We had a great time out in St George riding bikes, but listen while Lisa dives into different mental game strategies. True Grit is just that. A true mountain bike race which involve…

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Episode 36: Jared Blank, The World Marathon Challenge 1:02:14

7y ago1:02:14

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Today we’re welcoming Jared Blank to the podcast. Jared just finished up the World Marathon Challenge by running 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days. Let that sink in for a minute and just try to imagine the logistics and the toll this would take on your body and mind. We’re excited to hear about all the rigors of preparing for and taking on this…

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Sanam's Rainbow Bridge Episode #1: Mind Warrior Meditation 11:23

7+ y ago11:23

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Sanam's Rainbow Bridge Episode 1: Mind Warrior Meditation:This week we present FUELTALK's newest podcast show, Sanam's Rainbow Bridge. Get ready for an ultra sensation meditation for the mind, body, and soul. To the clouds, we reach in search of truth for we know we have to get lost before we find ourselves. Find and turn on your guru lab. Musings …

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