Everyday Athlete Podcast Network

Everyday Athlete stories deserve to be celebrated, and this episode of *Shoutout Nation presented by RTB Awards* is proof that every runner belongs at the starting line. I’m highlighting runners who inspired me this week through courage, resilience, and community instead of finish times or podiums. From marathon milestones to smart decisions made in brutal race conditions, these stories remind all...

Everyday Athlete runners know music used to feel different. On this episode of *What’s In Your Earbuds?*, I’m joined by Santino Williams as we relive cassette tapes, burned CDs, Napster downloads, and the songs that shaped our identity as runners and GenXers. We laugh about rewinding tapes with pencils, debate Busta Rhymes vs. Eminem, and explore how regional hip hop influenced our lives long befo...

What happens when the thing you love most starts hurting you? In this episode of Enduring Minds, Evan Birch and I sit down with former NCAA national record holder and ultra-runner Parley Hannan for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had with an everyday athlete navigating mental health, identity, and self-worth through endurance sports. Parley opens up about depression, disordered eating,...

Everyday Athlete burnout is real, and in this Fireside Chat, Joe Hardin and I get honest about the burnout signs runners often ignore. From losing joy in running to balancing sobriety, work, family, and endurance sports, this conversation is about the emotional weight everyday athletes carry. We discuss how burnout slowly replaces passion with pressure and why community, vulnerability, and purpose...

Everyday Athlete stories deserve the spotlight, and this week on Shoutout Nation presented by RTB Awards, I celebrate the people making our running community stronger through vulnerability, connection, and authenticity. As an everyday athlete myself, I believe the heart of endurance sports lives in the people willing to show up as they truly are. In Episode 7, I shout out Maren Williams, Coach Bec...

Join host Angela Hollowell as she sits down with Badia Weeks, a Hyrox competitor on a mission to become the first Black woman world champion. In this conversation, Badia shares her journey from competitive swimmer to hybrid athlete, revealing how she's redefining what it means to be an everyday athlete of color in predominantly white sports spaces. Discover how Badia transformed personal strug...

Everyday athlete isn’t just a label. For us, it’s a reality check. In this Fireside Chat, Santino Williams and I unpack burnout, joy in running, and the burnout signs we ignore until it’s too late. This episode focuses on the everyday athlete balancing life, training, and expectations while quietly riding the edge. From Santino’s decision to skip the Pittsburgh Marathon to the pressure of chasing...

As an  Everyday Athlete , I created Shoutout Nation to celebrate the everyday athlete moments that make running unforgettable. This podcast is where humor meets heart, highlighting runners who remind us that endurance sports are about joy, connection, and community. This week, I share stories from Valerie, Kevin, Sarah, and the Pittsburgh run crew along with the moments that made me laugh, reflect...

Everyday Athlete stories don’t start with podiums. They start with people. In this episode, Alyssa Eichholtz shares how she went from struggling with loneliness to building a thriving run club, Pennsy Run Club, and nonprofit rooted in connection. This conversation goes beyond pace and distance, focusing on belonging, mental health, and purpose. If you’re an everyday athlete searching for motivatio...

What happens when an everyday athlete stops shrinking and starts defining their own story? In this episode of  Enduring Minds , Evan and I have the opportunity to chat with Badia Weeks. Badia is an athlete, director, and community builder. We explore identity, resilience, and what it truly means to belong. We go beyond sport and into the heart of what drives everyday athletes to keep going. Badia...

Burnout Hides In Plain Sight Everyday Athlete, do you think that burnout and the warning signs are closer than you think? In this Fireside Chat, I unpack how burnout builds in endurance sports and everyday life. This podcast is built for the Everyday Athlete, not pros. If you are an athlete balancing training, work, and relationships while chasing goals, this is the podcast episode for you. I brea...

I’m Jason Bahamundi, and this  Everyday Athlete  episode of Shoutout Nation celebrates the everyday athlete moments that matter most. From Paris, I highlight three powerful stories that define what it means to show up, stay positive, and keep moving forward. Jeanette lifts the running community with pure positivity, Laura completes her first ultramarathon with joy, and Leah challenges us to stop m...

Everyday athlete, runner music....this episode hits both with a 420-themed playlist and unexpected nostalgia. As an everyday athlete, I loved how Joe Hardin and Santino Williams turned chaos into connection on  What’s In Your Earbuds? . From Cypress Hill and Sublime to stories about Discmans and Freddy Got Fingered. This conversation blends humor, music, and real life. It’s a podcast for runners,...

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 journey...

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 insp...

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 enduran...

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 b...

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 y...

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 a...

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...

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 What adaptive mountain biking is (and the many ways “adaptive” can look) R...

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 s...

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 lesson...

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...

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 c...