The Fittest Dad I Know

Today's episode features a great interview with me and Sean Minard! Sean and I were introduced on LinkedIn and I knew immediately that his story would resonate with many people. He is a personal trainer, nutritionist and a dad that has a lot of insights into the importance of fitness and fatherhood and how they work together. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing to the podcast...

Cody Lutz and I sit down in this episode to discuss all things fitness and fatherhood. He and I connected on LinkedIn and I was instantly intrigued by his business Backyard Shreds where he helps people build sheds in their backyard specifically made to be home gyms. We talk about how having a home gym while trying to be a present father and focus on your fitness is a game changer and he shares why...

In today's episode, I talk with Hayes Johnson! Hayes is a former collegiate swimmer, husband and father. He and his wife live in Texas where they work and raise their family. In the episode we talk about why its important to focus on fitness as a husband and father and we talk about Hayes' recent transition from swimming to triathlon as his sport of choice. Since the recording of the podcast Hayes...

Today's episode is a great one! In this episode I get the chance to talk to Mitch Mathews. Mitch has a rich history of fitness that included time playing D1 football at BYU and a couple of years in the NFL before transitioning into a full-time entrepreneur and business owner. Mitch is a father of two and he and his wife embody fitness as a lifestyle in the best way. This episode is a shorter one b...

Trent Cox is an ultra-runner and a father of 4 who has been running really long races since he was 14 years old. He and I sat down to talk about how fitness has been a part of his life ever since he was a kid, how he was inspired and continues to be inspired by his own dad, how he balances really high mileage weeks all while being a full time orthodontist and present father. He has some great thou...

In today's episode, I have the chance to talk to Connor Weaver. Connor is a former track and cross-country athlete at BYU then he ran in the olympic trials in the marathon earlier this year and is now competing at the pro level of Ironman. Not only is he an extremely hard-working athlete, he is a father and works full time while trying to compete at the literal highest level of his sport. He was g...

Today's episode is a super fun conversation with Jesse Belnap! Jesse is a father and an athlete with a really cool story about he got into fitness. He is a fitness model that works with both Bucked Up and Vasa Fitness and he makes fun and engaging content on Tik Tok and Instagram. You can find him on instagram @on.the.go_fitness. If you haven't yet, go book your next contrast therapy session at Pl...

In today's episode, I chat with Alec Crestani. Alec and I were college roomates in 2016 and were so busy with school and work (he and I were at different schools) that we barely got to know each other! Over the years I have kept up with Alec via social media and watched him crush race after race on his road and mountain bikes. He is a father of 3 and had some awesome insight into how to make f...

Use code FITTESTDAD at Plunj.co this month for $5 off your session! In today's episode I had the chance to talk to Danny Wymer. Danny Wymer is a CrossFit athlete with the goal to make it to the Crossfit Games and I belive that he can do it. He is also a father of 5 (!!!) and has some incredible perspective around fitness and fatherhood. This episode is so chock full of wisdom and advice, I think t...

Brice Williams is a father and a professional Ironman triathlete and he took some time to talk to me about how does it all. Not only is he fast enough to be racing against other professionals, he also works full time as an Ophthalmologist! The dude can do it all. After listening to this episode, I hope you are as inspired to get fit as I am. Please be sure to follow or subscribe to this podcast if...

In today's episode, I talk with Nate Zarlengo. Nate is an accomplished triathlete, mountain bike coach and father. In the interview we discuss everything from AI-generated workout plans, mountain biking and the benefits of spending time in the sauna. The conversation is super fun and I hope that you all enjoy it! If you do, please be sure to follow or subscribe as well as leave a comment or a...

Andrew Brothers is a force to be reckoned with. He and I have known each other for a few years and I have always been impressed with him and his ability to do hard things. He has completed multiple marathons, a Spartan 50k (OCR) up a mountain and a 50 mile ultra-marathon. In today's episode we talk about how has been able to leverage the mindset of an endurance athlete into his new role as a f...

In today's episode I get to sit down with Jon Hammond! Jon is a triathlete that is based out of Provo, Utah. He is a father of 4 kids under the age of 5 and is heading to Kona for the Ironman world championships for his 3rd time this year! He shares some great insights into how to manage 20+ hours per week of fitness while also being a present and attentive husband and father. I hope that you...

In this episode Derek Delancey and I sat down (virtually) to chat about all things running! He and I met a few years back when I noticed that there were a bunch of people on Strava running on what they called the Delancey Loop. Turns out the Delancey Loop was born out of a desire of he and his wife to continue running and training for marathons with little kids at home. This is a great interview a...

In today's episode I sit down with Deven Pyper. Deven and I have known each other for a few years and I knew from our previous conversations about his love for fitness. In the interview we get into the details about his fitness routine, family life, and why he dedicates as much time as he does to making sure he stays fit. He is an inspiration to all and I hope that you find value in his though...

In this episode I have the privilege of sitting down with Braydon Manley. Braydon is a husband, new father, and an avid runner and lives in Utah. His first daughter was born just about a month ago and we talk all things fitness and fatherhood. Braydon has incredibly fast PRs in the road marathon and half marathon and in June he won the Bonneville Backyard Ultra in Provo, Utah. Theme song generated...

In the very first episode of Fittest Dad I Know, I interview my good friend Spencer Smith. Spencer is an accomplished mountain climber and shares some details about how he trains for big climbs and how he fits it into his life as a husband and a father. Theme song by Suno.ai