The Soneco Project

Stephanie Simon is a 2024 Olympic Trials Boxing Champion, 5x Elite National Boxing Champ, Marine Corps Captain, musician, and all-around awesome person. Stephanie is a fellow Naval Academy alumni who has gone on the unconventional route to professional sports after finishing her active duty military service. Stephanie's attitude and effort are inspiring. She has had her share of challenges and...

Pat and Trav are back, and we are working our way through a busy year of events. Travis breaks down his Boston Marathon experience and a second trek through the Grand Canyon doing Rim to Rim to Rim. We are both gearing up for the Pikes Peak 50 Miler and talk about a training strategy prepping for that. As always, we appreciate your support. Send us some love or feedback on Instagram @teamsoneco. S...

Our guest for this episode is Jerry Linenger, a USNA graduate, Navy flight surgeon, and NASA astronaut with a life resume that is hard to sum up. Luckily, we had an hour to talk with Jerry about how he navigated his life while keeping his eye on his childhood dream of becoming an astronaut. Jerry is a wealth of knowledge, and his passion and drive is infectious. He puts into perspective living a f...

Back from a short hiatus, given the newest addition to the Soneco Team (Mac) and Travis' new job. Today's episode is an update to what we have going on, including: Travis running the Boston Marathon Pat and Travis running the Pikes Peak 50 Miler in July Travis doing R2R2R again in May Check out the episode, and send us a message to tell us what you think! Follow us on Instagram @teamsoneco...

In this episode of "The Soneco Project," join us as we delve into the inspiring tales of parenthood and philanthropy with our hosts, Pat and Travis. Pat shares the incredible journey of navigating his newfound role as a father to little Mac while conquering the challenges of the Atlanta Marathon. From sleepless nights to triumphant finish lines, Pat's story reminds us of the power of p...

This is a legend you have to hear straight from the source or you won’t be able to comprehend it. Meet Keith Eckert.  Keith was raised in Arizona, where he competed as a wrestler before heading off to the Naval Academy. At USNA, he reached his goal of competing as a college wrestler and worked towards his dream of being a Navy SEAL. His story is full of ups and downs and left us inspired to push o...

Emmy Simpkins, a powerhouse while playing Division 1 soccer at Rutgers and an elite CrossFit athlete. Beyond her remarkable achievements on the field and in the gym, Emmy's journey is defined by her resilience in overcoming multiple injuries including a major back surgery. Rising above adversity, she has turned her passion for athletics and fitness into a one-of-a-kind gym in Manasquan, NJ. Sy...

In this episode, we talk about what we’ve been up to and what we have been learning recently. Listen to this episode to hear about Travis’ new adventure living and traveling in his van and Pat training for a marathon.   1:30 - What we’ve been up to School Marathon Training Van life San Diego life 19:30 - What we’ve learned Fixing the van Traveling from Utah to California Green Lights Goggins on th...

Jackson Mitchell's story is a testament to grit and self-belief. From turning down scholarships to forging his path at Southern Methodist University, his journey from a walk-on to team captain is inspirational. Beyond football, Jackson's endeavors in marathons and triathlons showcase his relentless drive. His mindset led to him starting the Walk-On Mentality—empowering others to tap into t...

2023 is almost a wrap! Here's a year in review and discussion for what's ahead in 2024. 1:00 - Strava Year in Sport and our 2023 challenges 12:30 - how we structure training for different events 17:00 - different types of discipline 20:00 - personal goals for 2024 32:00 - goals for Team Soneco 40:30 - Spotify/Apple Music Wrapped Follow us on Instagram @ teamsoneco and let us know how we ca...

Joe took an unconventional path following his military commitment when he built out the garage gym of his dreams and pursued a career as a health and fitness coach. We had a great time listening to Joe's story and asking questions about his journey, including his recovery after tearing both bicep tendons. If you haven't yet, make sure you check out Joe's Instagram @illuminatiiron . Joe...

We are joined by our friend, Jesse Burroughs, to discuss his running journey which includes running the Boston Marathon and JFK 50 Miler. We share stories and experiences from our recent taste of ultrarunning and the 50-mile distance. Jesse stumbled into running after a childhood of soccer, cross-country, and watching his dad run marathons. During his first job after graduating from Auburn, Jesse...

Part 2 of our interview with Paul Quessenberry AKA PQ AKA Quiz. We discussed his transition from the military to the NFL, what it was like training to get back in football shape, and other topics from his journey. Go check out Part 1 if you haven't yet. Check out Paul shredding here: https://www.youtube.com/ Follow us on Instagram  @teamsoneco Like, subscribe, and share with a friend! Press on...

Today's guest is former Navy Football teammate, Marine Infantry Officer, and NFL tight end and fullback, Paul Quessenberry. Breaking into the NFL is hard enough, but imagine doing it in a new position six years after your last game. Paul's story is all about grit and passion, and we are pumped to share it with you today. Part 2 coming next week! 0:00 - Pat and Trav recap of the 50 miler 6:...

We've referenced our trip to the Grand Canyon a few times, and this show is a breakdown of Rim to Rim to Rim (or R2R2R or R3), We talk about how, why, and what we learned. Follow us @teamsoneco ! -4:40 From Scratch to running the Grand Canyon -5:28 understanding your body a little more -6:10 patience and building out a plan -6:43 set those goals and build a community -7:50 Adventure races -9:4...

We are pumped to share our conversation with our dear friend and entrepreneur, Gilda Doria. Gilda was a two-time captain of the Duke Blue Devils women's soccer team, professional soccer player, and accomplished business woman before going all-in on launching her dream company, SoccerHead. We enjoyed picking Gilda's brain about mindset, overcoming obstacles, and following passions. Show bre...

Pat and Trav give the origin story, discussing how the podcast came about, the goals of The Soneco Project, and adventures ranging from inside the walls of the Naval Academy to the depths of the Grand Canyon. _______________ Please subscribe and share with a friend (or two!). Instagram: @teamsoneco Email: teamsoneco@gmail.com

Pat and Trav introduce The Soneco Project with a short episode to discuss what Soneco is and what to expect moving forward. ________________ Please subscribe and share with a friend (or two!). Instagram: @teamsoneco Email: teamsoneco@gmail.com