Everyday Athlete Podcast Network

Looking for inspiration, inclusivity, and authenticity in endurance sports? In this episode of Fireside Chat , host Jason Bahamundi welcomes Dalia Ramirez-Robles, co-founder of Coremos Sacramento, for a powerful conversation about breaking barriers and building community through running. Dalia shares how rediscovering running in 2019 led her to form an inclusive running club that welcomes all pace...

In this episode of Running Tales, host Craig Lewis sits down with Justin Cheesman, whose journey from viewing running as punishment to using it as a catalyst for global humanitarian impact will inspire every endurance athlete. Once dreading runs during his baseball days, Justin shares the pivotal five-mile experience that forever changed his relationship with the sport, transforming it into his th...

Running is the foundation for her fitness journey, yet she never planned on running on anything but a track surface.  Alissa Lay  was a high school track athlete who found her way to the trails in college. As someone who’s always considered themselves an athlete, it appears the off-roading adventures weren’t enough for her. Soon after graduating, she started bodybuilding,  because that’s a natural...

What happens when endurance athletes stop being serious and start getting silly? Welcome to Food Fight Friday at the Aid Station , the laugh-out-loud podcast series from Run Tri Bike and the Everyday Athlete Podcast Network, presented by 7 Summits Snacks. Each episode dives into the hilariously absurd side of ultra trail running with the game "Eat, Toss, or Carry"—and this week, it’s a f...

Endurance athlete and mental health advocate Sachin Latti joins hosts Jason Bahamundi and Evan Birch on this episode of Enduring Minds presented by Run Tri Bike. After overcoming personal struggles—including divorce, cultural expectations, and emotional suppression—Sachin is now preparing to run 7,500 km across Canada to raise $1 million for veterans, first responders, addiction recovery, and yout...

In this Fireside Chat episode, we meet Christi Dee—marathoner, ultrarunner, author, and endurance coach—for an inspiring conversation on what it means to fully commit to your passion. Christi shares how her running journey sparked a writing career focused on children’s books like Can a Frog Jog? and Maya Runs a Marathon , helping fill a gap in early childhood literature with stories about enduranc...

Need the perfect playlist for your next long run or trainer ride? In this upbeat episode of the What’s In Your Earbuds? Podcast hosts Jason and Joe dive into guilty pleasure songs that keep endurance athletes moving. From Britney Spears and Taylor Swift to Ozzy Osbourne and U2, this music-packed discussion celebrates the tracks we love—even if we don’t always admit it. With over 33 contributors an...

What does it mean to take up space in endurance sports? In this powerful episode of Fireside Chat , host Jason Bahamundi sits down with Alissa Lay—trail runner, mom, natural pro bodybuilder, and co-leader at Camp We Run Long—to explore representation, community, and purpose in trail running. This episode dives into more than finish lines. Alissa shares how Camp We Run Long welcomes BIPOC and new r...

Craving real coffee on your long run or mid-mountain hike? In this episode of Fireside Chat , we talk with Alexander Häberlin, co-founder of No Normal Coffee —the bold, trail-ready coffee changing how endurance athletes fuel up. Designed for runners, hikers, cyclists, and outdoor adventurers, No Normal Coffee packs rich, energizing flavor into a recyclable tube you can squeeze on the go. Born from...

In this episode of The In Between , co-hosts Evan Birch and Jason Bahamundi explore the powerful return of the Ice Bucket Challenge—this time, for mental health awareness. Originally raising $185 million for ALS in 2014, the challenge is now being revived by students at the University of South Carolina as part of the #SpeakYourMind campaign. Evan and Jason dive into generational differences, socia...

After a leukemia diagnosis and divorce, Joshua Ross didn’t just survive—he ran his way back to life. In this powerful episode of Running Tales with Craig Lewis , we hear how ultra running became Joshua’s path to recovery, purpose, and peace. From running 100 days in a row before reaching remission to winning his age group in his first 55k trail race, Joshua shares how movement helped him manage gr...

Struggling with fatigue, GI issues, or confusion over carbs? You’re not alone. In this episode of Fireside Chat , we sit down with Claire Shorenstein, board-certified sports dietitian and founder of Eat For Endurance, to break down fueling strategies for smarter running . Claire brings more than 10 years of experience—and her own story of underfueling as a runner—to help endurance athletes cut thr...

What if running could save your life? In this powerful episode of Beyond The Finish Line , host Joe Hardin sits down with Doug Fingliss, whose journey from addiction to ultramarathons is a raw, inspiring story of transformation. After a suicide attempt in 2015, Doug found a turning point in the ER that launched his 9+ years of sobriety through Alcoholics Anonymous and therapy. But sobriety was jus...

Fiery Embers with Kaitlin Carew | Oceanside Laughs, Cheese Curds, Mindset In this hilarious episode of Fiery Embers from Run Tri Bike, host Jason Bahamundi sits down with triathlete and physical therapist Kaitlin Carew, fresh off a 5th-place female finish at Ironman 70.3 Oceanside. But this conversation isn’t about paces or podiums—it’s about finding joy in the absurd moments of endurance sports....

In this episode of The In Between , hosts Evan Birch and Jason Bahamundi dive into a powerful moment in men’s mental health: Chris Martin of Coldplay opening up about his experience with depression. With nearly 29 million followers and a wave of support on Instagram, Martin’s vulnerability is more than a viral post. His message is a meaningful push toward mental health awareness and breaking the s...

Ready to run, laugh, and groove? In this high-energy episode of What’s In Your Earbuds? , Santino Williams joins Run Tri Bike to break down the powerful role music plays in endurance sports. From crafting themed race playlists with Mac Dre and Mark Morrison to debating the ultimate walk-up song, this conversation is equal parts insightful and hilarious. Whether you’re training for a marathon or ge...

In this episode of Fireside Chat, we sit down with Loehr Young—an endurance athlete whose story is rooted in resilience, self-discovery, and joy. Known as @LoehrYoung on social media, he calls himself “a runner by talent, but a cyclist by heart,” and his journey lives up to that motto. Loehr shares how a childhood love for BMX evolved into a deep passion for mountain biking, photography, and purpo...

Get ready to laugh your way through your next endurance challenge with Food Fight Friday at the Aid Station , presented by 7 Summits Snacks and hosted by Jason Bahamundi and Adam Lee. In this week’s hilariously unfiltered episode, returning favorite and Run Tri Bike Hall of Famer Rach McBride dives fork-first into the Taco, Sushi, Hot Dog Challenge . The game? “Eat, Toss, or Carry” — the ultimate...

In this episode of Beyond The Finish Line , host Joe Hardin sits down with legendary endurance athlete Becca Pizzi, the first woman to complete the World Marathon Challenge — 7 marathons on 7 continents in just 7 days. From Antarctica’s bone-chilling cold to the scorching streets of Dubai, Becca recounts the intense training, mental grit, and emotional resilience it took to conquer this global tes...

In Episode 8 of the Enduring Minds podcast, hosts Evan Birch and Jason Bahamundi sit down with Dezmond "Dez" Taylor-Douglas—a scientist, endurance coach, and mental health advocate—for a raw and inspiring conversation about running, identity, and healing . Dez opens up about his journey growing up as a military kid, navigating life as a gay Black man, and using running as a lifeline thro...

Need a beat? Need a boost? This episode of What’s in Your Earbuds? delivers both. Hosts Jason and Joe from Run Tri Bike dive into how music powers endurance athletes—on the run, in the race, and through everyday life. Whether it’s Jason’s “emergency playlist” for ultramarathons or Joe’s genre-hopping from bluegrass to hardcore rap, this fun, music-filled chat explores how rhythm fuels performance...

Get ready for a gut-busting episode of Food Fight Friday at the Aid Station , presented by 7 Summits Snacks! In this episode, hosts Jason Bahamundi and Adam Lee are joined by Kristyn Carriere—founder of 7 Summits Snacks—for a hilarious round of “Eat, Toss, or Carry.” This time? They’re tackling some of the most delicious foods from Edmonton that could ever be imagined for an ultra marathon aid sta...

What does it take to go from riding horses to racing Ironmans? In this episode of Running Tales with Craig Lewis , guest host Jason Bahamundi sits down with triathlete and journalist Brittany Vermeer to unpack her inspiring transition from a 10-time equestrian world champion to an endurance athlete chasing finish lines—and mental strength. Brittany opens up about the mindset shifts she’s made sinc...

What would you do if doctors told you to avoid strenuous activity—forever? In this powerful episode of the Fireside Chat on the Everyday Athlete Podcast Network, host Jason Bahamundi talks with Steven Epifano, an ultra runner, UESCA-certified coach, and host of the Blueprint to Ultra Podcast, about redefining limitations and rewriting your story. Diagnosed with a bicuspid aortic valve and aortic a...

In this episode of The In Between, part of the Enduring Minds podcast on the Everyday Athlete Network, hosts Jason Bahamundi and Evan Birch tackle men’s mental health through the lens of Boston Red Sox player Jarren Duran’s emotional story featured in Netflix’s The Clubhouse. Duran’s candid admission of struggling with mental health opens the door for an honest discussion on identity, performance...