Love Where You Live: Boulder County

This conversation is with Hayden Dansky, co-Executive Director of Boulder Food Rescue. Hayden is leading a powerful, community-driven effort to reduce food waste while increasing access to fresh, healthy food across Boulder County. Through a unique model that relies on volunteers and bike-powered food recovery, Boulder Food Rescue is rethinking how we address food insecurity at the local level. Ha...

In this episode of Love Where You Live, I sit down with Dirk Friel—co-founder of TrainingPeaks and son of legendary coach and athlete Joel Friel. We delve into how Dirk revolutionized endurance coaching with cutting-edge tech, his personal journey from pro cycling to business, and his vision for empowering athletes at all levels. Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast or just love inspiring stories,...

In this episode of Love Where You Live, we sit down with Paige Doughty, one-half of the beloved, award-winning musical duo Jeff and Paige. For years, Paige has used the power of music and performance to help children and families fall in love with the natural world and their local ecosystems. Whether you're a parent, an educator, or someone looking to find more joy in your local landscape, Pa...

Alexey is an ex-WorldTour standout turned gravel phenom. He is a multiple Iceman Cometh champ; a former Road Race Junior National champ; a past winner of the Belgian Waffle Ride and the Big Sugar Gravel; and he's a prolific podium finisher at all your favorite off-road cycling events.  Plus, he’s got Sir Willy, the dachshund who’s basically his co-pilot on every adventure.   I know you will e...

This conversation is with Kate Ripley, the trailblazing owner and CEO of PR Labs in Boulder, who has over 20 years as a certified neuromuscular massage therapist, fueling peak recovery for elite athletes and everyday grinders in a space that’s all about community and cutting-edge performance. The space is PR Labs Performance and Recovery Labs in Boulder, and the list of services they provide is am...

Dan is a celebrated masters athlete in his mid-60s, who known for his extraordinary achievements in running. A Boulder resident since 1977, he has set multiple age-group world and U.S. records in middle-distance events, earning him a reputation as one of the fittest and most dedicated runners in the masters category. His story embodies the spirit of Boulder’s vibrant running community, where he tr...

Tim O’Donnell is one of the most decorated American triathletes of his generation — an Ironman champion, ITU Long Distance World Champion, and  the runner up at the 2019 Ironman World Championship in Kona. He’s also called Boulder home for over 16 years, balancing life here as a professional athlete, coach, and family man alongside his wife, Mirinda Carfrae.  This conversation is all about his ear...

Dr. David Saintsing is a longevity medicine specialist dedicated to empowering patients to take control of their health before disease takes hold. With a background in emergency medicine, he has witnessed the consequences of limited risk assessment and reactive care firsthand, driving his passion for shifting the paradigm to prevention, early detection, and personalized treatment. As the lead phys...

Scott Jurek : From rural Northern Minnesota to Boulder, Colorado. Scott's unique upbringing formed him into the disciplined, adventure-loving, and fun outdoor enthusiast that he is today. To summarize the episode in a few words -- or to even sum up his accolades and traits -- would be an exercise in futility. Instead, we invite you to enjoy this conversation.

Officially she is Dr. Cathy Koger, the CEO of K2 Dermatology, and one of Boulder County's best dermatologists; however, she is better known as Kitty, mother, wife, badass athlete, and friend, whose humility is only surpassed by her immense capacity to be amazing. Tune into this episode, one of a series that highlights women-owned businesses in Boulder. Get to know Kitty just a little bit and...

Originally from South Africa, Lawrence moved to Boulder from Southern California. Now, from his home base in the foothills, he shares his holistic view of the human body and its functioning that has been refined over 20 years of uniquely diverse experience. He has helped world champions and regular people alike not only overcome injury, but also to enhance their performance—and their lives.

Sophie Linn is from Adelaide, Australia and amongst other things, she is a professional triathlete who competed in the Paris Olympics in the women's triathlon. She also won a bronze medal in the 2022 Commonwealth Games in the triathlon mixed relay.  Before all of that she ran track and cross country for the University of Michigan; and before all of that she competed at the 2012 Olympic Trials...

Megan is an amazing individual. In addition to her long list of accomplishments and accolades, she is a wife, a mother, a sister, a daughter, and an incredible member of our community.  Also, she is the 2016 USATF Trail Runner of the Year at the ultra and sub-ultra distances. She is a five-time national champion, a North American Mountain Running Champion, and a six-time member of Team USA. She gr...

Willow Rockwell is a retired American professional mountain biker known for her success in cross-country racing. She gained recognition in the late 2000s, winning multiple national titles and earning medals at the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships. Rockwell was a key competitor in elite mountain biking, celebrated for her technical skills and endurance. After retiring from professional racing,...

Myles Rockwell is a retired American professional mountain biker best known for his victory in the 2000 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in the downhill category. He was a dominant force in downhill racing throughout the 1990s, competing for top teams and earning multiple podium finishes. Rockwell’s aggressive riding style and speed made him a standout in the sport. After retiring, he remaine...

Joanna Zeiger has been incredible in all areas of her life. After humble beginnings in youth swimming, she worked her way up to swimming at Brown University, which lead her to making the Olympic Trials.  Later she found triathlon, and she earned a spot on the first-ever U.S. Team for the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, where she finished 4th. She's also a 70.3 World Champion, a two-time IRONMAN winn...

Jessica and Catherine are two kindred spirits who found one another here in Boulder County, to be specific in the close-in mountain community of Four Mile Canyon. They became fast friends and have created the non alcoholic beverage, Tweedle Botanicals, a tasty, CBD drink from right here in Colorado. The only thing as refreshing as this conversation is this delicious spirit!

David Roche came to Boulder with his wife Megan for its beauty, for its community, and for all of the things that made them feel like they were in a place that wanted them here. And since moving here, he has never looked back. He is raising his family here, he is coaching here, he is training here, and he is serving as a wonderful tailwind for everyone he encounters along the way.

Jeff is one half of the dynamic duo, Jeff and Paige. His love for Boulder, for nature, for teaching children (and adults) about science and nature is only surpassed by his love for a good song and dance!  Jeff is awesome, and this conversation was super fun. Jeff and Paige are creators of nature-inspired music and storytelling for kids. With a regional fanbase in Colorado and growing national audi...

Brian Fuentes is a husband, a father, an athlete, and an architect, whose speciality is natural, zero energy, sustainable architectural design focused on residential here in Boulder County. 

Nell Rojas was born in Boulder, and she's a champion runner with accolades too numerous to list; but beyond that she is a champion of inclusivity in running, an advocate for people of color in running, and promoter of women’s empowerment. And when you get to know her, you'll realize she is an incredible individual to the core.  

Juliana Reigal has brought her small-town Brazilian upbringing to Colorado, by way of the elements of life that bring her the most joy: children and music + culture. In this conversation, we talk about how Juliana got to Boulder, how she (and her soul-sister Carolina) created Be Wild Camps, as well as the importance of sharing Brazilian music, culture, and fashion with her Colorado community. 

Dana Derichsweiler - Through her love for and participation in the Boulder Community, Dana transformed  the Walnut Cafe from a struggling restaurant to a legendary Boulder institution. She loves bikes, coffee, sunshine, surf, Christmas, puppies, glitter, adventure, her wife Xanthe, and so much more! Kindness is her super power!

Soha, together with her soulmate, Sentwali, is a Co Founders of Freedom 2 Fly Foundation, providing opportunities for everyone to experience outdoor adventures on bikes combining educational classes on healthy lifestyle changes. Their programs integrate advancing mountain bike access, improving riding skills, and providing education on nutrition, NHMTR, martial arts, and other modalities rooted in...

Jenny Simpson came to Boulder from Orlando, FL to run track at the University of Colorado. The three-time Olympian and multiple World Championship contender lives in a magical home on the southern edge of town with her husband, Jason, and their two dogs, Truman and Barkley. Tune in to this week's episode to hear what Jenny is up to these days, to find out her Boulder Country secrets, and to h...