Glitter & Carbs: The Endurance Athletes Podcast

This episode marks the next chapter for Aloha Athletics, one that’s been a long time coming. In today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing the full story: how Aloha Athletics began, what it’s become, and why I’m pivoting from paddle coaching into something so much bigger, a movement rooted in mindset, growth, and community. You’ll hear about: The lessons endurance sports taught me a...

Fresh off his solo victory at the Alabama 650, paddling legend Chris Thomas joins us to talk about building Fastest Known Paddle (FKP), the definitive database for paddling records and routes. Chris is the founder of the Fastest Known Paddle website, which has become the go-to platform for documenting and celebrating paddling FKTs around the world. But he's not just building the platform he&#3...

Saying Yes Before You Feel Ready: Maddi LeBlanc on Trust, Timing, and Chasing the M2O Dream What happens when your dream opportunity shows up before you're “ready”? When Canadian SUP champion Maddi LeBlanc got the chance to race Moloka’i 2 O’ahu, her dream event just two weeks before the start, she said yes. In this episode, Maddi and I talk about what it means to trust your gut, embrace imper...

In this episode of Training Chats with Aloha Athletics , Lindsey Tilton sits down with elite paddler and author Paolo Marconi to talk about the mental side of ultra endurance racing. Paolo shares powerful insights from his new book, Racing the Quit Monkey , which explores the inner voice that shows up when we’re deep in discomfort—and how to keep going anyway. Lindsey and Paolo dive into the minds...

In this episode of Training Chats with Aloha Athletics, Lindsey Tilton dives deep into the rarely discussed topic of DNFs (Did Not Finish). She shares her personal story of not finishing the Suwannee 230 due to a head and neck injury and discusses the emotional and mental challenges that come with making the decision to stop. Lindsey reframes the concept of failure, highlighting how DNFs can lead...

Peak performance isn’t reserved for the pros — it’s for anyone bold enough to show up with heart, hustle, and intention. In this episode of Training Chats with Aloha Athletics, Coach Casey sits down with Dr. Jose Antonio, a leading expert in sports nutrition and co-founder of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, to break down the science of fueling like an athlete — without overcomplicat...

In this episode of Training Chats with Aloha Athletics , hosts Lindsey Tilton and Casey McCullough sit down with John Meskauskas, the founder of Flying Fish Board Co. John shares his inspiring journey from shaping his first board in a Florida garage to building a world-class paddleboard brand. They dive into the art of board shaping, the power of community, and why continuous improvement is key—wh...

Tammie Hampton set out to make history as part of the first all-female team to paddle across the 85-mile Oʻahu to Kauaʻi Channel—one of the most challenging and least-attempted interisland crossings in Hawaiʻi. In this episode, Lindsey Tilton and Casey McCullough dive into Tammie’s journey, from the relentless conditions that forced her to pull out at mile 65 to the mindset that’s pushing her to t...

In this episode of Training Chats , Lindsey Tilton and mental health expert Trevor Hanson of The Art of Healing by Trevor discuss the mental health challenges athletes face, from performance pressure to identity struggles and anxiety. They explore how these emotional hurdles impact athletes’ well-being and offer actionable strategies for coping. If you’re an athlete or someone who supports athlete...

Are you wondering what it takes to be a world champion? In this episode of Training Chats , we sit down with Katniss Paris, a standout athlete who recently made waves at the ICF Sprint Championship. From international training to navigating career-defining challenges, Katniss shares her inspiring journey, including her gold-medal victory in the sprints and the resilience it took to get there. We d...

Motivation is fleeting, but we’ve learned that discipline is the foundation of lasting success. In this episode of Training Chats with Aloha Athletics , we dive into the key differences between motivation and discipline. We share why relying on motivation alone can derail your goals and offer practical strategies we use to build discipline, develop consistent habits, and stay focused in training,...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Greg Wingo, the visionary race director of the Alabama 650 and founder / race director of Last Paddler Standing . As a paddler, ultra-runner, and adventure travel leader through his company Roam Projects , Greg is no stranger to pushing boundaries. He’s also the mastermind behind the Bureau of Endurance Racing, further cementing his impact i...

In this episode of  Training Chats with Aloha Athletics , Lindsey Tilton, the first female to complete the  Great Alabama 650  on a stand-up paddleboard, shares her experiences and motivations. Lindsey was the third person to ever finish the race on a stand up paddle board, with the races first stand up finish in 2023, and the  first female to do so . She describes the 650-mile race across Alabama...

In this episode hosts Lindsey Tilton and Casey McCullough sit down with Craig Sawyer, an endurance paddler who took on the grueling Yukon 1000 — the world’s longest paddle race. Craig shares his journey of paddling a thousand miles through the wild Yukon wilderness, braving intense conditions, and testing the limits of mental resilience. But Craig didn’t just complete the race; he documented the e...

Tune in to this brief pre race meditation to settle your nerves by focusing your awareness on your breath and utilizing mindful mantras to build confidence. You can utilize this meditation any time during your training cycle to help you get race ready! This meditation was originally shared as part of Aloha Athletics Instagram series Training Tip Tuesday. Follow along for weekly training tips, moti...

Rylee comes back to Training Chats to share how her 2024 attempt at being the first woman with Cystic Fibrosis to complete the 80 mile Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis went. The Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis is an overnight 80 mile paddle from the Bimini Bahamas to Lake Worth Beach Florida that raises funds for the Pipers Angels Foundation. Each year approximately 200 paddlers attempt the journey.

Brad Friesen walks us through preparation for the Alabama 650, the worlds longest annual river race. Brad completed the race in 2023 as one of the first to complete the race on a stand up paddleboard. Brad holds the course record for the Yukon 1,000 and is the race director of the Red River Paddle Challenge. Brad's Instagram: Red River Paddle Challenge Alabama 650 Aloha Athletics Instagram

Welcome to our special two-part series featuring Rylee Walker, an extraordinary athlete and adventurer. Rylee is about to embark on a remarkable journey, paddling overnight from the Bahamas to Florida. What makes this trek even more inspiring is that Rylee is attempting to be the first woman with Cystic Fibrosis to make this solo journey. In Part One of our series, we sit down with Rylee to hear h...