Everyday Athlete Podcast Network

Everyday Athlete stories don’t always end at the finish line. In this Fireside Chat, Natalie Lutz and I explore marathon goals, setbacks, and why a DNF can be a powerful turning point. Facing illness, loss, and tough conditions, Natalie chose to stop and protect her future over one race. This episode highlights women runners, mindset shifts, and how print media and storytelling bring these journeys to life. If you’ve ever questioned your path, this conversation will remind you: being an everyday athlete means more than metrics. It means knowing when to keep going and when to pause. Keep Connected: InstagramThreadsInstagramEveryday Athlete ClubhouseDon't forget to subscribe, rate, review and comment.

Everyday Athlete stories deserve the spotlight, and this episode of Shoutout Nation presented by RTB Awards proves it. As an Everyday Athlete myself, I’m highlighting the moments from the past week that moved me. These athletes showcased effort, resilience, and community. This podcast celebrates runners, triathletes, and endurance athletes who show up daily while balancing real life. Expect inspiring stories, laughs, and sometimes music-filled conversations that remind you why you started. If you’re looking for motivation, connection, and recognition beyond finish lines, you’re in the right place. Press play, smile, and celebrate the everyday athlete within you and your community. Keep Connected: InstagramThreadsEveryday Athlete Clubhouse

Everyday athlete, this one’s for you. As an everyday athlete, I’m asking: what song plays when your life’s credits roll? In What's In Your Earbuds?, Joe Hardin and I explore music from the 60s and 70s, modern industry pressure, and music as protest art. We connect storytelling, running, and the soundtrack behind every finish line. This episode blends humor, culture, and real talk for endurance athletes balancing life and goals. Get through your next workout or race with this great conversation. Just press play. Keep Connected: InstagramThreadsInstagramInstagramEveryday Athlete ClubhouseDon't forget to subscribe, rate, review and comment on this episode.

What happens when pain becomes purpose and how does that shape the everyday athlete? In this episode of Enduring Minds, Evan and I chat with Andreas “Andy” Klawitter just hours after his 41-loop finish at the Fat Dog Backyard Ultra. Our conversation is about more than mileage. We discussing meaning. In life. In sport. Meaning. Andy shares how being a father, husband, and firefighter comes before being an ultra runner. For everyday athletes, that reminder hits hard: performance matters, but presence matters more. We also dive into the deeper layers of Andy’s story. After losing three loved ones to overdose, including his sister, he chose a different path by turning grief into purpose. Through storytelling, film, and connection, Andy is helping others see their value and potential. This episode explores the heart of what it means to be an everyday athlete: showing up, doing the work, and using your story to impact others. We talk about backyard ultras, mental strength, and the power of real human connection in a digital world. If you’re an everyday athlete searching for purpose, perspective, or connection then press play. Because your story matters more than your splits ever will. Keep Connected: InstagramThreadsInstagramInstagramYouTubeLimitless DocumentaryEveryday Athlete Clubhouse

Everyday athlete stories go beyond splits and this episode proves it. Derrick Song joins the Fireside Chat to share how marathon goals, cultural identity, and connection shaped his races in Tokyo and Seoul. We explore A vs. B races, mental health, and why meaning matters more than metrics. If you’re an everyday athlete balancing ambition with life, this conversation will hit. You are the story you carry through every mile. Keep Connected: InstagramThreadsEveryday Athlete Clubhouse

Everyday Athlete, this one is for you. If you’re an everyday athlete navigating taper week, this episode will help you slow down, breathe, and trust your training. Joe Hardin and I build the ultimate taper week running playlist filled with calming music from Sade, Norah Jones, and Billie Eilish to keep your mind steady before race day. We also go off the rails by debating The Beatles, aging, and asking the wild question: what song plays in your final scene if Shonda Rhimes writes your story? This is about making taper feel human. Keep Connected: InstagramThreadsInstagramEveryday Athlete ClubhousePlease be sure to subscribe, rate, review and comment on the Everyday Athlete Podcast Network

I’m Jason Bahamundi, and this Shoutout Nation. Think of this shows as your weekly dose of positivity, laughter, and community. This Everyday Athlete spotlight celebrates runners and endurance athletes who inspired me over the past 7 days. We highlight a sub-2 hour half marathoner, a simple act of kindness, a Fast & Furious mindset, and a powerful reminder about mental health and joy. This podcast is about real people, real stories, and why the running community matters. Know an everyday athlete who deserves recognition? Reach out and be part of the movement. Keep Connected: InstagramThreadsThe Everyday Athlete ClubhouseThe Everyday Athlete

Annijke Wade is an everyday athelte that shares what it means to get outdoors through adaptive mountain biking—from the mindset shifts that make “getting back out there” possible, to the practical realities of learning trail skills, finding community, and navigating accessibility in cycling spaces. In this episode, we cover Keep Connected: newsletternear younear youcross-training quizInstagramInstagramThreadsEveryday Athlete Clubhouse

Everyday Athlete stories go beyond finish times and this episode proves it. In this Fireside Chat, I sit down with December Ambrose and Krista Parks to explore race accessibility, inclusion, and what endurance sports are missing. December shares the real challenges wheelchair athletes face, from inaccessible porta potties to limited registration options. Krista reflects on learning how to better support adaptive athletes on course. This conversation highlights why the everyday athlete experience must include everyone at the starting line. If we want stronger communities in running, we need to rethink race design, volunteer training, and advocacy for all athletes. Keep Connected: InstagramThreadsInstagramInstagramThe Everyday Athlete ClubhouseDon't forget to subscribe, rate, review and comment on the Everyday Athlete Podcast Network.

More Than Miles: The Everyday Athlete Mindset Everyday Athlete stories are different and this episode proves why. On Beyond The Finish Line, Nicholas Steele shares how ultrarunning reshaped his life beyond miles, metrics, and medals. Joe and Nichoolas do not talk only about running. They discuss purpose, mental resilience, and redefining success as an everyday athlete. From backyard ultra lessons to overcoming addiction, Nicholas shows how the journey matters more than the numbers. If you’re an everyday athlete chasing meaning, not just finish lines, this conversation will stay with you long after it ends. Keep Connected: Instagram ThreadsInstagramInstagramEveryday Athlete Clubhouse📸: Eva Romsdahl

Everyday athlete stories deserve more celebration and that’s exactly what Shoutout Nation delivers. As an everyday athlete, I’m highlighting the people who made this community better this week through positivity, balance, and action. In Episode 2, I shout out voices reminding us that fitness includes joy, rest, and real life. From inclusive running to trusting your body, these stories will make you smile and rethink what progress means. This podcast is about endurance sports, community, and connection. What it is not about is perfection. If you’re an everyday athlete looking for motivation, laughter, and inspiration, this episode is for you. Keep Connected: InstagramThreadsYouTube

What if the problem isn’t your running… but where you’re trying to belong? This is a question that nearly every everyday athlete can ask themselves. In this episode of Enduring Minds, I sit down with Evan Birch and Victor Zeitoune to explore what it means to build an inclusive running community for the everyday athlete. Victor shares how feeling out of place in traditional run clubs led him to co-create Almost Friday Run Club. T his run club is a space where pace doesn’t matter and connection comes first. We dive into the creation of the $1 Ultra, a grassroots endurance event that turned strangers into a community and helped everyday athletes redefine success beyond finish times. Our conversation goes deeper than miles, touching on grief, purpose, and the mantra “If it hurts, good,” inspired by Victor’s late co-founder. From the Atacama Desert to New York City streets, this episode highlights how endurance sports can shape identity, connection, and self-discovery. If you’ve ever questioned where you fit as an everyday athlete, this conversation will remind you that you already belong. Keep Connected: InstagramThreadsInstagramInstagramEveryday Athlete ClubhouseDon't forget to subscribe, rate, review and comment. Thank You!

Everyday Athlete stories hit differently and this one proves running is about more than metrics. In this Fireside Chat, Terrance Diggs shares how family inspiration, entrepreneurship, and community shaped D17 Clothing. From sponsoring race bibs to building inclusive run clubs, he’s redefining what it means to belong. This episode speaks to the everyday athlete chasing connection, not just performance. If you’ve ever questioned where you fit in running, this conversation reminds you: you already do. Press play and discover how purpose, people, and persistence create something bigger than miles. Keep Connected: InstagramThreadsInstagram

Everyday Athlete, this one’s for you. Conversations don’t get more real, or more fun, than this episode of What’s In Your Earbuds? While I was driving back from the Oakland Marathon, Joe and Santino took over and dove into no-skip albums, marathon songs, and the music that fuels our runs. From artists you can play all day to unexpected detours into karaoke and Indian fusion pizza, this episode captures the humor, chaos, and connection of our everyday athlete community. If you are an everyday athlete looking for running motivation, music inspiration, and a few laughs, this one belongs in your earbuds. Keep Connected: InstagramThreadsInstagramInstagramAnd be sure to subscribe, rate, review and comment.

Everyday athlete stories deserve more attention and that’s exactly what Shoutout Nation delivers. As an everyday athlete, I’m flipping the script from calling people out to shouting them out. In this debut episode, I celebrate runners, cyclists, and community members who showed grit, humor, and connection over the past week. This podcast will be about everyday athlete moments from their first races, to honest struggles, and meaningful wins that define endurance sports. If you’re looking for running motivation, triathlon inspiration, and real athlete stories, you’re in the right place. Subscribe, share, and help grow a community built on positivity, connection, and celebrating the everyday athlete journey. Keep Connected: InstagramThreadsEveryday Athlete ClubhouseHave an athlete you want to nominate for a shoutout? Drop their name in the comments and lets spread more joy and happiness

Everyday Athlete conversations hit different when music is involved. As an everyday athlete, I’ve learned your playlist says more about you than your pace ever will. In this episode of What’s In Your Earbuds?, Joe and I dive into unexpected music tastes, community playlists, and how music connects endurance athletes across all levels. From Disney songs to heavy metal, nothing is off limits. Then it gets weird in the only way that What's In Your Earbuds can ge weird. We start talking about Fraggle Rock, The Muppets, and a wild “Last Muppet Standing” race idea. This podcast is about running, laughter, nostalgia, and building community through music. So tell me… what’s in your earbuds right now?

Everyday Athlete stories matter more than metrics. In this Fireside Chat, I explore how the everyday athlete is redefining endurance sports beyond pace, distance, and data. I discuss how Run Tri Bike views the everyday athlete beyond the counting stats. The reality is that we are evolving as endurance sports athletes and we want to see more authenticity. I focus on identity, inclusion, and connection. We are highlighting athletes as people first and athletes second. These everyday athletes are parents, creators, and community builders, not just performers. If you’ve ever felt like you didn’t belong in these sports, this episode will remind you that you do. Being an everyday athlete means showing up as your full self, not just your stats. Keep Connected: Everyday Athlete ClubhouseInstagramThreadsAnd be sure to subscribe, rate, review and comment.

What does the strength of an Everyday Athlete look like when life goes off course? In Enduring Minds Season 2, Episode 14, Evan Birch and I sit down with ultrarunner, coach, and filmmaker Sophie Grant for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had on the Everyday Athlete Podcast Network. We put ourselves at the center of a Venn Diagram that includes ultrarunning, infertility, mental health, and the everyday athlete journey. As of this recording, Sophie had recently finished third place at the grueling 268-mile Winter Spine Race, but our conversation goes way beyond race results. She opens up about her experience with infertility and IVF, the emotional toll of loss, and the courage it took to tell her story through her documentary Off Course. We also discuss why women remain underrepresented in ultrarunning, the need for better pregnancy policies in endurance sports, and how vulnerability can become a powerful form of strength. For the everyday athlete, Sophie reminds us that endurance isn’t just about the running metrics. Our endurance is born out of our resilience, honesty, and the courage to keep moving forward when life doesn’t go according to plan. If you’re an everyday athlete navigating challenges inside or outside the sport, this conversation will resonate. Listen now and join the conversation about strength, mental health, and belonging in endurance sports. 🎧 Tune in, reflect, and keep moving forward...one honest mile at a time. Everyday Athlete ClubhouseKeep Connected InstagramThreadsInstagramInstagram📸: Rich Gill

The Everyday Athlete story isn’t always told by the fastest runner. Sometimes it’s told by the people making sure those stories exist. In this episode of Fireside Chat, I sit down with journalist and RUNHER Magazine founder Ashley Mateo to talk about women runners, print media, and why storytelling still matters in endurance sports. Ashley talks about how repeated rejection from traditional outlets pushed her to create a platform celebrating women, trans athletes, non-binary runners, and diverse voices in running. We also discuss the culture of running and what truly defines an Everyday Athlete. Running is bigger than splits, Strava, or podiums. We are here to tell those stories of Everyday Athletes and prove that there is a spot at the staring line for everybody and every body. 🎧 Press Play And Enjoy The Show Keep Connected: InstagramThreadsInstagramRUNHER MagazineEveryday Athlete ClubhouseDon't forget to subscribe, rate, review and comment.

What happens when musicians step off the stage and onto the movie screen? In this episode of What’s In Your Earbuds? Joe and I get into one of the most entertaining music debates yet: musicians who became actors in movies and TV shows. The conversation starts with some big names. Lady Gaga, Mark Wahlberg and Ice Cube start the show but it doesn't end there. The real fun happens when the Run Tri Bike community joins the discussion. Listeners start firing off suggestions like Tupac in Juice, Queen Latifah in Set It Off and Living Single, Mos Def in multiple films, RZA in Ghost Dog, Dolly Parton in 9 to 5, and Olivia Newton-John in Grease. I couldn't keep up. We then talk nostalgia, pop culture, and even a ponder whether modern artists can reach the cultural impact of legends like Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. If you love random conversations about music, movies and television this episode will make your miles a little more fun. Hit play, enjoy the laughs, and don't forget to smash that subscribe, rate, review and comment button along the way. Keep Connected Everyday Athlete ClubhouseInstagramThreadsInstagram