The Active Texan

In this episode of The Active Texan we follow up marathoner Baili Rhodes. If you missed our first podcast with Baili, you should go back to episode 35 to hear about her journey to become a distance runner. Baili competed in the Berlin Marathon in September 2022 and we visit with her about her experience at the race. Hear about her race training, nutrition, and preparing for a destination race. Enj...

In this episode of The Active Texan we interview Dr Zach Ginnings! Zach is a physical therapist at College Station Physical Therapy and Performance and also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Zach is an avid runner and have completed the Boston marathon twice. We chat about all the sports Zach playing growing up as well as how he got into running and physical therapy.

In this episode of The Active Texan we did a post race interview with Ironman, Dr. Brian Watts. Brian completed his first Ironman in Chattanooga on 9/25/22. He shares his experience of the race here in this episode! Go check out episode 70 to hear his pre-race interview if you haven’t already. To know more about College Station Physical Therapy, visit our website at collegestationpt.com. Also, che...

We are so excited to be back with another season of The Active Texan podcast! To start us off we are interviewing our host, Dr. Brian Watts. This is a pre-Ironman interview to discuss his journey leading up to the race, his race plan and training. Brian is competing in a full Ironman in Chattanooga, TN. Brian was suppose to compete in 2020 but after many detours from COVID to a torn achilles Brian...

In this episode of the Active Texan podcast we sit down with two members of the 1987 Texas A&M Softball National Championship team. Outfielder Tory Parks Enriquez shares stories about their time playing softball together, their team victories, their losses and how they have all remained so close over the years. Pitcher, Shawn Andaya Pulliam is a three-time all American, member of the Texas A&M Hal...

In this episode of The Active Texan we chat with heptathlete Annie Kunz. Hear about Annie’s journey to becoming an Olympic athlete. Annie went to Texas A&M where she played soccer and also did track and field. She represented the USA at the Tokyo Olympics in the heptathlon.

In this episode of The Active Texan podcast we interview Mason Sargent. Mason walked on the football team at A&M University and was also in the corps of cadets. He grew up playing football and golf and now enjoys doing CrossFit and is pursuing a career as a firefighter. Hear stories from his time with Jimbo Fisher at A&M as well as training for and participating in crossfit competitions. We dive i...

In this episode of The Active Texan we discuss ACL return to sport rehab with Dr. Tim Puckett of Puckett Physical Therapy. Tim is a Physical Therapist in San Antonio, Texas. He treats a lot of youth athletes and has experience treating ACL injuries with the goal of returning to their sport. Brian and Tim discuss the mental and physical aspects of these types of injuries and the process of helping...

In this episode of The Active Texan podcast we chat with Phil Stevenson. Phil is the associate head coach for the Texas A&M women’s soccer team. He is from Hornsea, England, and received his B.S. in 1987 from Lock Haven. With many successful years as a soccer coach, he is full of knowledge and stories. Outside of soccer, Phil is also an avid golfer. This is a fun interview full of soccer, coaching...

In this episode of The Active Texan we sit down with Mike Korczynski, aka “Coach K”. Mike ran track for Texas A&M and is a high school golf coach here in College Station, TX. As a super competitive individual, Mike enjoyed playing baseball, track and basketball. We chat about how he started getting into golf a little over 10 years ago and what brought him to begin coaching. We also discuss his Par...

In this episode of The Active Texan podcast we talk with our occasional cohost Allison Watts. Every active person has their “why” for why they are active and you never know what the person next to you is going through. In this episode we shout out to the ones who show up while overcoming unseen struggles, from being an introvert, working through perceived limitations, having a chronic illness or m...

In this episode of The Active Texan we chat with BCS local Terrance Smith. Terrance is a coach and co-owner at Sawed-Off CrossFit in College Station. We learn more about the sports, activities and life experience that has made Terrance the person he is today. As an entrepreneur and someone who was born and raised in Bryan/College Station, he brings a heart for the community that is felt when you w...

In this episode of the Active Texan podcast we talk to Stewart Slack and Thomas Simpson with Stone Co. Climbing in College Station, TX. Slack is COO/owner and Simpson is the general manager. The new climbing facility is the first of its kind in the area and is already filled with climbers of all levels. We chat all about climbing for fitness and the art and joy of climbing. A fascinating look at t...

In this episode of The Active Texan we sit down Chris Thompson (aka CT). CT has infinite stories to tell and is able to share a few from his time in training and during deployment. We also hear about his life before and after his service including his passion for enriching the lives of veterans. CT served most of his time in the Army as a Green Beret in 3rd Special Forces Group. After his time in...

In this episode of the Active Texan podcast we chat with Rory McKernan. We talk all about his journey in health and fitness as well as many stories of adventures along the way. His story is all about passion, hard work, meeting great people, being a part of a supportive community and a whole lot of Crossfit. @thecrossfitmeyhem @thereadystate

In this episode of The Active Texan podcast we had the pleasure of hearing stories from Dan McClain. Dan is the race director for some popular races here in Texas such as BCS Oktoberfest and BCS Marathon and Half Marathon. We hear about many of the active adventures that Dan has been on including his experience completing an Ironman. Dan is the co-creator of Running America, owner of Arrow Junkie...

In this episode of the Active Texan podcast Dr. Brian Watts sits down with fellow triathletes Ted Boone, Joseph Hill, Kyle Bryson, and Karina Wilson, to give a recap of the 2021 Kerrville Triathlon Festival. Hear why they all loved this race and can’t wait to go back next year!

In this episode of the Active Texan podcast we discuss overcoming injury and returning to sport. Brian ruptured his Achilles’ tendon back in April just a few months out from his first full Ironman. We dive into the impact this kind of injury has on your body and mind. Brian talks us through his journey so far and how important it is to lean on your support team.

In this episode of the Active Texan podcast we sit down with entrepreneur and CrossFitter, Jeremy Osborne. We chat about Jeremy’s journey as a successful serial entrepreneur, finding his love for crossfit and overcoming various injuries along the way. In his latest venture, Jeremy along with an awesome team including Mat Fraser, Paul Haverland, Heber Cannon and Marston Sawyers are providing the cr...

In this episode of The Active Texan we hang out with real estate agent Scott Sampson and chiropractic student Mitch Scarmado. Scott and Mitch talk about how they met at a CrossFit gym, the competitions they did together and how they have grown as active Texans since. From transforming their bodies and mindset about their health to pursuing a career to help other people stay active. This episode is...

In this episode of The Active Texan, our host Dr. Brian Watts talks with fellow PT, Dr. Jodi Hierholzer. Jodi owns Body Worx Physical Therapy in Abilene, TX. Jodi is a life-long everyday athlete, she did a variety of sports growing up and played collegiate softball at Hardin-Simmons University. She also enjoys outdoor activities such as running, skiing, wakeboarding and kayaking. She is a strength...

In this episode of the Active Texan podcast we sit down with author Chris Field. Chris has run over 20 marathons and started the BCS marathon here in Bryan/College Station. Chris also founded the Mercy Project nonprofit which helps rescue children from slavery and trafficking in Ghana, Africa. He has written two books, Disruption for Good and A Billion Hours of Good both giving you the path to bec...

In this episode of a the Active Texan we have a wonderful chat with Gaines West. Gaines is a lawyer at West Webb Allbritton & Gentry PC here in College Station, TX. Gaines speaks about his passion for running and many stories about training over the years for various races. For him, running is a release, it helps him to slow down mentally and be creative with his thoughts. His stories are inspirin...

In this episode of The Active Texan we chat with Chris Lindner, a longtime weightlifter and active dad. Chris tells us how he got inspired to start lifting weights and how it has impacted his life ever since. It affected his mindset to be successful in his work life and created the standard of fitness and activity with his family life. Hear how he has turned his love of weight training into a way...

Latest episode of The Active Texan podcast is a great chat with a endurance athlete. Tim Carroll has done a number many races at various distances including eight 50k races which are his favorite distance and a 100k. Great talk that will get you excited about trying out trail running!