Athlete On Fire
168 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsAthlete on Fire is a show that is all about bridging the gap between athletes doing amazing things and the rest of us. We have created a network of athlete, entrepreneurs, and adventurers to share their journey to help you along yours.
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Voyage Into Hell: 08
January 10, 2016 17:52 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MBThis week we make our way with Steve and Maria to the land down under! Australia was both a chance to fix up the boat and relax a bit before the intense journey to Indonesia. Extreme heat, natives in dangerous lands, and the amazing town of Darwin before they set off for Indonesia in this episode. This series is taking us around the world and we are half way there!
Voyage Into Hell:07
January 04, 2016 18:11 - 38 minutes - 17.6 MBSteve and Maria have made it into the heart of Polynesia. Tragic news meets them at sea just after an omen of sorts. Volcanic islands and cultural rituals infuse the already adventurous undertaking. Good thing noone was under that lava the size of a volkswagon. Enjoy this episode of the Voyage Into Hell, a sail around the world!
Voyage Into Hell: Episode 6
December 23, 2015 17:38 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MBSteve and Maria Siguaw continue their voyage around the world and end up in the pristine islands of French Polynesia. Stories of cannibalism and the dynamics of the rally are in the forefront. Things are still pretty tame but they are approaching Australia soon and soon after things get a little wild. Enjoy the show!
AOF:140 Ray Zahab
December 02, 2015 06:11 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBRay Zahab is an energetic and informed traveler, runner, and founder of Impossible 2 Possible. He shares stories of his travels that will make this show, the shortest you have listened to to date because you won't be wherever you are. Trust us.
Voyage Into Hell: Episode 5
November 20, 2015 23:45 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MBWe spend the entire episode in the Galapagos Islands. From the wildlife to the sometimes sketchy people, we could have done an hour show on this inspired location. You will learn something today!
Voyage Into Hell: Episode 4
November 06, 2015 17:59 - 27 minutes - 12.4 MBThere is an adventure at every stop of of this sailing trip. Some on land and some on sea. This episode covers both. There is trouble off the coast of Venezuela in the form of a big ship with suspicious activity and a run on Panama led to a spooky, undisclosed location. So far, everything isn't as it seems and we haven't even gotten to the Pacific yet, until the end of this show. Enjoy this episode of Voyage Into Hell.
Voyage Into Hell: Episode 3
November 04, 2015 16:11 - 29 minutes - 13.3 MBEvery great adventure starts somewhere. Sailing starts with money. But where do you get it? What costs are associated with sailing around the world? Steve shares these facts as well as some early adventures in the Caribbean. This is the "Voyage Into Hell" story about a rally around the world on a sailboat.
AOF:128 Paul Romero
October 26, 2015 17:06 - 37 minutes - 17.4 MBPaul has been making his way in adventure and endurance for some time now so it's not surprising that he completed these events in such a short period of time. The fact that he was competitive is where it gets interesting. As a 40+ year old athlete he talks about the actual events and what he did to prepare. There are some great stories of team, wildlife, nad nutrition to inspire and inform on this episode of the Athlete On Fire show!
Voyage Into Hell:02 Steve Siguaw
October 13, 2015 12:12 - 28 minutes - 12.9 MBSteve shares with us all of the terminology associated with sailing. If you don't know what port, starboard, stern, or bow are you might want to listen so the rest of this series is easy sailing! And, why did the book start with the end?
Voyage into hell. A new series with ultrarunner turned sailor. Come on a trip around the world!
September 25, 2015 20:59 - 58 minutes - 26.9 MBMy wife goes on bike rides with a local friend. He has been telling stories about this guest for years. He finally wrote a book on an unforgettable adventure and now we are going to go through the book, every week, until the adventure is over. If you like the idea of big, epic, pursuits mixed with pirates, shamans, and real tragedy, this may be interesting.
Specifics on sleep, mobility, and strength in endurance athletes.
September 04, 2015 17:44 - 34 minutes - 15.6 MBHis message is to "Live Limitless", and he does. He accompanied his son on the 7 summits. He is running 200 miles next week. He coaches athletes from all over the world to be more efficient and smarter athletes. His tips on better sleep are unique and easy to implement. Mobility in cyclists and endurance athletes in general is important and he gives us a few drills to try to implement in our own training. He gives three specific strength exercises we should be doing regularly and much mo...
AOF:114 Jason Fitzgerald
May 06, 2015 05:10 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MBOur guest saw the need for runners to get stronger so they could perform better and get less injured. He was right on. After founding the popular website StrengthRunning.com he has found purpose to help others prevent injuries he and thousands of other runners have gone through. We also get to learn more about his own personal journey as a runner, how to get mentally tough, and some very specific drills for injury prevention. It's an informative, entertaining session and we hope you throw ...
AOF:111 Dan "Nitro" Clark
April 07, 2015 11:49 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MBHis goal was to make it the mailbox at the end of the driveway and back today. Tomorrow, he would go down the street a few more feet. This is the mindset of our guest after he suffers a heart attack and began his recovery. He talks about the importance of taking one day at a time. As on of the original Gladiators on the popular cult classic show American Gladiators he has always lived the life of an athlete. He shares what and who has inspired him along the way. He talks about the missi...
A bucket list unmatched.
March 12, 2015 12:03 - 1 hour - 30.3 MBDid you think your bucket list was ambitious? How about 500+ inspired items to check off. From space trave to the Holi festival and the Dead Sea to Carnaval our guest has thought up the best, biggest, and most thoughtful ways to spend a lifetime. A photographer by trade and endurance athlete in his free time we take time to travel around the world with him. Why did he quit his job in finance to travel the world? How did he decide to start his photography business after all? What is one of...
Becoming Ultra: The first call.
March 02, 2015 07:35 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MBOn this, the first episode of the Becoming Ultra Project, ultra running phenoms and coaches alike Ian Sharman and Michele Yates go over the applicants of the runners who have applied to be the runners for the project. Why is the road runner a better fit than the ex-marine? Would this runner be good on camera? We voice opinions and concerns in choosing the runner who will go on the 5 month journey to become an ultra runner!
How to be world class, from an athlete who is.
February 20, 2015 13:59 - 51 minutes - 23.4 MBOur guest shares some of the most actionable advice we have ever heard on the show. It's simple, it's a mindset, it will help you take your effort and lifestyle to the next level. An Olympic sprinter for Canada, his relay team was pretty much heart broken after what happened in the 2012 Olympics. Learn how he plans on coming back stronger, what his training schedule is like, and even some specifc exercises he can'tgo without. Interesting athlete, great storyteller. Enjoy this Athlete On ...
Paddling the longest river on all 7 continents.
February 17, 2015 13:39 - 55 minutes - 25.2 MBOur guest's project is more than a little ambitious. He has to date paddled from source to sea the Amazon, Volga, and Missouri/Mississippi rivers. His stories of adventure take a back seat to the stories of humanity. A truly fun, interesting take on life on the water! Listen as he shares his thoughts and plans on the Yangtze and Nile. Why is he doing it and what has he learned from the people along the way? Listen for an adventurous episode of Athlete On Fire!
CoolDown:17 Michael Wardian
February 13, 2015 19:29 - 34 minutes - 15.9 MBMike Wardian is back and he describes a race in New Zealand that almost had me booking a ticket by the end of the talk. Forests, pristine lakes, and amazing competition where all a part of the plot. Of course, with a family, a real job, and a demanding training schedule sleep isn't always in the cards. The world class runner gives us some ways to still perform at a high level when we are sleeping enough, or well. We also talk about his strength regimen and how he is getting ready for the ...
An audio review of Rebecca's Private Idaho.
February 11, 2015 20:10 - 2 hours - 58.3 MBWe hit the road, 13 hours of it from Denver to beautiful Ketchum, Idaho. We make the trip for Rebecca Rusch’s 2nd annual riding of Rebecca’s Private Idaho, a gravel grinder race in the amazing Sun Valley. This show is a compilation of some of the most interesting and unique participants in the weekend’s festivities. The ride was great but learning more about the town, the people, and the causes was what really made it so cool. Rebecca even has a cameo at the end of the show. Enjoy this, the f...
Not 500 shots a day, 500 makes a day.
February 10, 2015 16:12 - 52 minutes - 24.2 MBOur guest runs a basketball development program in Tampa, Florida. His intensity from his playing days have allowed him to define and develop a philosophy with the youth he mentors and coaches everyday. He also just happens to be the all time leading scorer in the state of Florida, Billy Donovan’s first ever recruit for the Florida Gators, former Mr. Basketball in Florida, as well as a former professional. The accolades are impressive but there were certainly bumps along the way. Lessons...
Present day ultra culture, "research" saying running is bad for you, Born To Run casting, and fights on the trails.
February 06, 2015 22:59 - 38 minutes - 17.7 MBOur guests hop on for a group discussion about the roots of and culture of Ultra Running. Where the sport is headed. Why they think the production of Born To Run could be a bad thing regardless of the lead actors involved. They talk about how to discern research based on some literature about running being bad for you recently. Why should you run long distances if you never have? It may be the chemistry when it comes down to it. They both leave us with interesting and challenging workou...
From 320 to 160, and that's just half of this inspiring comeback story.
January 30, 2015 22:46 - 55 minutes - 25.2 MBOur guest was addicted to alcohol and drugs. he was 320 pounds and eating fast food multiple times a day. He had a couple herniated discs and was literally killing himself. The comeback started with a 15 second run and a then to eating better. The runs got longer and he is now an acomplished ultra runner, author, and businessman. He talks candidly about addiction and how he got out of the biggest rut of his life. What's next? Well his 10 years of being sober is this year and he is doing 1...
Skyrunning champ and second grade teacher on her rise to the top!
January 27, 2015 16:20 - 45 minutes - 20.7 MBImagine running the highest trails with the best views on the toughest terrain that human legs can handle and you pretty much have SKyrunning in a nutshell. Today's guest is one of the best in the sport and in between races she is busy shaping the future trail runners teaching second grade. Born in Germany and raise on the east coast, our guest found herself in Colorado for college and stayed for the trails. She shares her story with tons of energy and an amazing attitude. Enjoy today's At...
Everest's youngest record holder, the queen of pain, and a lesson on blind etiquette!
January 23, 2015 16:09 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBToday at OR in Salt Lake City we sit down with some amazing athletes. Rebecca Rusch, Jordan Romero, and Trevor Thomas all stop by and we like to keep it candid. Pretty cool recap with full versions to come. Enjoy!
A yurt, some love, and the Montana mountains. Life ain't so bad for the Busby's.
January 22, 2015 07:14 - 30 minutes - 28 MBMollie and Sean Busby are no strangers to adventure. A professional snowboarder and recreational skiier left Utah for the grandeur of Montana, and moved into a yurt. The adventure isn't stuck in Montana though. They travel the world backcountry skiing and boarding, have a charity to run, and put on camps for kids all over the world. An energetic and candid talk today should leave you anxious to get out the door. Thanks for listening to the Athlete On Fire show live from OR in Salt Lake City.
AOF:093 Nathan Welton
January 09, 2015 05:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBOur guest has travelled the world and he will tell you why you should too. An avid and strong climber, he shares an inspiring story of strength and will as his climber wife plunged 50 ft into a crumbled hump at his feet. What happens next gave me the chills for a good part of the interview. He shares a philosophy on "doing what makes you tick" he defines athlete to a tee. He recommends two fitness challenges you can do while listening and his general outlook and story telling is going to k...
AOF:090 Haidar Hachem
December 31, 2014 21:52 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBToday's guest, and the last of the year, is a listener that sent in his story. A two paragraph email and I was inspired and amazed at what he has overcome and once I talked to him it was much more. His energy, tenacity, and zeal for life to travel to amazing places and compete without worrying about what has happened to him. It is a great show to finish the year off with and move forward because what's ahead matters way more than what's behind. Enjoy the Athlete On Fire show.
CoolDown: 11 Rebecca Rusch
December 15, 2014 18:54 - 33 minutes - 31 MBGoogle Rebecca Rusch. Go ahead. You won't be disappointed in the athlete with a heart as big as the world she has traveled on foot, bike, and water. Rebecca shares some of her best and most inspiring stories, why she finally wrote a book(and how difficult is was), and what she is working on next. Learn how the "Queen Of Pain" got to where she is today and why there is a good chance you have a place to stay next time to visit Idaho!
AOF:086 Wendy Fisher
November 24, 2014 18:26 - 47 minutes - 65.9 MBWhy would you continue to ski after your younger brother was lost due to a skiing accident? To honor him of course. No one could honor him more than today's guest who ski's with as much skill and passion as anyone who has put on two planks. The first Olympic skiier to really make the transition to big mountain skiing shares her amazing story that got her where she is today. A case for why more woman should ski and some of the adventures along the way can be heard on the show. We know you...
Want to learn how to huck a cliff, drop a cornice, get some air?
November 14, 2014 16:05 - 36 minutes - 33 MBThis has got to be the most selfish show in the history of podcasting. We bring back the amazing Jess McMillan, one of the most accomplished and skilled big mountain skiers to live and we make her teach us how to work our way up to epic cliff jumps. WE agree it is 90% mental but for the physical prep and how to build up to 30 foot drops, this is the show for you. She has dropped a 60 footer so she is the authority! The interview is fun and we go into other mental toughness skills that will...
VoicesForVets: Jered Hill
November 11, 2014 07:19 - 1 hour - 80.2 MB"It doesn't get much closer than this," the doctor told Jered in a MASH unit in a war zone as he showed him the bullet laying directly on his younger brother's femoral artery. This was in 2004 and maybe as unlikely as any war time event. Listen today as Jered tells the story. He takes us on his military career in the jungles of Panama where he was stalked by a panther for a full night. His unlikely 2 week career and what it led to present day bringing jobs and industry to his small home t...
AOF:084 Jess McMillan
November 05, 2014 00:24 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MBAdventure. Where does it start? How does someone know this is the path they want to take? Athlete On Fire has had some amazing adventurers on the show. This episode showcases an athlete that is an elite kayaker and big mountain free skier. Featured regularly on Warren Miller and Matchstick Productions films she has made it to the top of the sport. Traveling the world and overcoming fear are themes we cover. Hear her story about why losing multiple friends in the kayaking world in one y...
AOF:082 Erin Beresini
November 03, 2014 17:04 - 55 minutes - 76.5 MBIn her newest book, our guest takes over the world of obstacle racing from it inception to the big players today and some of the craziness and scandal that surrounds it all. As an athlete herself, she shares her story of endurance, how she got into the sport and some great stories along the way. Dealing with injury and mental toughness are a constant theme for any athlete and she shares her take on both. If you weren't hooked on obstacle racing or endurance sports, you are going to want to...
AOF:082 Chris Davenport
October 20, 2014 12:36 - 55 minutes - 51 MBIf you ever had that itch to do something big. Something bigger than yourself but you just never acted on it, then this guest is here to inspire you. Besides a career and life spent pushing the boundaries in the mountains he continues to challenge himself. One day, he was riding his bike and an idea popped into his head. Why don't I ski all of the Colorado 14ers in one year. That was it. He was obsessed and had to make it happen. This story and so many others from an adventurous elite at...
AOF:080 Trevor Thomas
October 13, 2014 00:24 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBThe Appalachian Trail. The Pacific Coast Trail. The Tahoe Rim through hike. These are challenges worthy of any athlete, any hiker. Today's Athlete On Fire just happens to be blind. Yes, blind. He has hiked many of our classic routes without the ability to see. He wasn't born blind either. He lived with his sight until a fateful and life changing blindness happened when he was 36 years old. His amazing endurance and story is sure to inspire you to get out there and do some amazing thin...
AOF:079 JJ Yosh
October 09, 2014 18:00 - 54 minutes - 75.5 MBOur guest today thrives on being surrounded by natural beauty. He has made his career dependant on it as a photographer who has captured the heart of adventure. He shares why he has to train or work out for two hours a day. Who are three photographers he looks up to? He shares that as well. He shares his journey from a typical young man playing typical sports to life as an adventurer. Listen to his Fitness On Fire recommendation and what he is training for these. We love adventurous guest...
AOF:078 Rebecca Rusch
October 05, 2014 02:48 - 50 minutes - 68.9 MBYou have to be pretty darn tough to earn the nickname "The Queen Of Pain." If today's guest is anything, it is tough. We try to take you on a journey with her through her life and career as an inspiring athlete who has been a world class adventure racer, paddler, and more recently, mountain biker. Learn how she is able to mentally and physically perform at the highest level. Find out why she had to write her book, where she grew up, about her family and more. Our friends at SOLE were graci...
AOF:077 Dr. Nicholas Romanov
September 29, 2014 17:37 - 57 minutes - 79.3 MBIs running a skill? Our guest says it is and he has over 35 years of research to prove it. We go back in time to when and where the Pose Method originated. You'll hear how our guest spent Saturdays on top of a train headed for the beach. He shares inspiring stories of how he got his start as an athlete as a high jumper. He still holds records to this day. We talk about his inspiration for his newest book, The Running Revolution, and he even tries to teach us how to say some running relat...
AOF:075 Mike Swick
September 22, 2014 15:51 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MB"At the end of the day, you have to be a fighter." If any quote summed up an athlete more than this we haven't seen it. Inspired as a young athlete on a ranch in Texas by none other than the Karate Kid movie, today's Athlete On Fire has gone on to do some amazing things in the sport of MMA. Cast on the first season of the Ultimate Fighter show and having early succes in UFC launched our guest to athletic heights but there was adversity. A health scare led to a comeback. His comeback led to...
AOF:066 Amelia Boone
August 14, 2014 16:46 - 51 minutes - 70.3 MBChances are, you have probably participated in an obstacle race. After all, millions and millions of people have last year alone. Well, in today's episode we are inspired by one of the best obstacle course racers in the world. She has a regular job and works her butt off every day just like you and I and that's where the inspiration starts. She is totally relatable. She only runs 15-20 miles a week for training but you have to listen to understand why. She has competed in 24 hour races ...
CoolDown:05 Scott and Lauren Jones
July 19, 2014 18:49 - 37 minutes - 35.5 MBIn this episode of the CoolDown Scott and Lauren Jones talk about the adventure gene. Are you more curious than your peers? Do you always wonder what is around the corner? Are you restless? Find out what some of the most common traits of the adventure gene are and the type of people that are believed to carry it. After having so many elite endurance athletes and adventurers on the Athlete On Fire show we wanted to dive a bit more into what drives them, and others that just seem to be a lit...
AOF:063 Samantha Gash
July 09, 2014 15:57 - 56 minutes - 76.9 MBWhat happens when you have spents days out on the desert, running, nonstop? Well, sometimes you see things that aren't there. Sometimes you find your passion out there as well. Today's guest has done both. She was the youngest and the first female to complete the 4 deserts challenge. Conquering 100's of unsupported miles in the world's most extreme deserts. She works a full time job and shares how you can reach your athletic goals as a working athlete. This is powerful as we are all mos...
AOF:61 Pat Burke
June 24, 2014 16:59 - 56 minutes - 77.1 MBOur guest is nothing if not passionate about the sport he has made his career. As the only Irish born NBA ever he shares the story of how he came to play basketball after an initial love of hockey. A 7 inch growth spurt somewhat ruined that dream as did the powerful, and negative, words of his first high school coach. Things would change as his family would move to a new state, playing for a new coach. Hard work and a journeyman's attitude would pay off in college and playing overseas and...
*AOF:059 Jeremy Powers
June 18, 2014 19:49 - 54 minutes - 74.8 MBThis episode of Athlete On Fire brings a National Champion and world class athlete in the sport of cyclocross in to the mix. He shares what his family did every summer and how it formed his idea of what work is. He got into his sport at 15 and pretty much never looked back. He shares how his optimism allows him to compete at a high level and what a day in the life is like. He breaks down the sport of cyclocross for anyone who may not know what it is and his passion is contagious. After to...
AOF:054 Thal Woods
May 30, 2014 18:54 - 54 minutes - 50.9 MBOur guest today is a a self proclaimed lifetime athlete. From excelling in football at a young age to playing division I at Colorado State University, sprinting at the highest level and playing professionally, he takes us through it all. A broken family at an early age had him living out of a car with his sister. This led to stops at foster homes and inconsistency as a growing young man. His story is great for anyone who thinks you can't make it from a bad start. He is a cerebral athlete ...
AOF:052 Ben Welnak
May 27, 2014 13:11 - 59 minutes - 55.7 MBOur guest was one of the catalysts for Athlete On Fire as a Colorado buddy of Scott's and he just happens to be an amazing athlete himself. Learn how he manages a crazy work/life balance with training for endurance mountain biking, raising two little ones, and running his own successful online brand and podcast, Mountain Bike Radio. We talk about how being authentic is a byproduct of tough endurance racing and how to break down long events. He gives some great actionable advice and we go of...
AOF:047 Joff Summerfield
May 06, 2014 14:50 - 51 minutes - 42.2 MBOur guest is first and foremost an adventurer. He started in the world of motor sports and eventually came upon penny farthings. Yes, those crazy old school bikes with the giant front tire. He began building these after taking some notes at a museum. His talent and passion allowed him to build the very bikes he would ride all over the world. Join us to learn how he prepares mentally and physically for these amazing journeys. He is truly an Athlete On Fire!
AOF:044 Michael Wardian
April 28, 2014 13:55 - 59 minutes - 55.7 MBOur guest is a runner. He runs ultra's and marathons at a very high level. His consistency and ability to run so many distances at a high level is his hallmark. Here is the kicker. He works a regular 9 to 5 and has a great family life. The show was even recorded in his office to fit us in and I love the authenticity here. He has raced in the last 6 weeks in New Zealand, the North Pole, Boston , and Big Sur. He has done some really cool things in the sport and you are going to enjoy how ...
AOF:039 Max King
April 16, 2014 14:02 - 56 minutes - 53.1 MBOur guest is a runner. He has mastered so many distances and styles of race that we could never cover it all in just one show but he does take us on the journey. From a childhood spent in the woods to the aventurous life in the Pacific NW we cover everything from the transition to Ultra distances to the Cascade Trifecta, an amazing attempt at an amazing feat. Stay with us as he gives a great running challenge for you to try out and if you have kids you are going to love what he is trying o...
AOF:037 Brendan Davies
April 14, 2014 14:18 - 49 minutes - 46 MBOur guest wanted a change from his life in his early thirties so he join a running club, ran his first marathon, and was hooked with the "running bug". Fast forward to being named the Ultra Runner of year in Australia in 2013. We find out what a day in the life for him is like, and it is filled to the brim. As a sponsored athlete, special education teacher, and coach he shares stories from all three that are interesting and inspiring. We hope you all draw from the strength and integrity o...