Podcasts by Under the Sun
Under the Sun strives to help you live the good life by focusing on personal development, mindset, leadership, and the power of stories to inspire you to become your best. Coach Tim Hall has 17 years experience as a college coach, is a lifelong athlete, and former professional baseball player turned competitive cyclist. The show also includes The Art & Science of Coaching, which is a collaboration with Coach Zach Gregg on all aspects of endurance sports. Coming to you from the mountains of North Carolina.
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Brian Toone on Adversity Rides, RAAM, Adventure Roads and This Too Shall Pass #77 from 2022-02-10T13:25
This episode is with my friend Brian Toone, best described as a bicycle racer, professor, adventurist, and ultra-endurance cycling competitor; not to mention father and husband! Brian and I persona...
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Dr. Jason Richardson on World Championship Behaviors, Beliefs and Mindset #76 from 2022-02-02T14:27:20
Today we dive deep into the world of BMX racing and psychology with Dr. Jason Richardson. He is the 1994 BMX World Champion, 2007 Pan-American Gold medal winner, and current sport and mental skills...
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Erica Zaveta on Competitiveness and Making Progress in Pro Cycling - #75 from 2022-01-25T15:28:35
Erica Zaveta has been a force in collegiate and professional MTB, Road, and Cyclocross racing for over a decade. Erica will be competing for Team USA at Cyclocross Worlds in Arkansas after having a...
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Zach Gregg on Lessons and Life at Altitude in 2022 - #74 from 2022-01-18T15:06:41
This episode is with Zach Gregg of the Project Echelon Pro Cycling Team, and the 2021 Elite Time Trial National Champion. Zach is our co-host of the Art and Science of Coaching, but this show is al...
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Ben Day on Relationships, Fundamentals and Joy from the Bicycle in 2022 - #73 from 2022-01-12T14:20:13
Ben and I cover a lot of ground in this episode. He is ramping up for a big 2022 as a performance coach with Team BikeExchange-Jayco at the World Tour level. We talk about the importance of relatio...
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Matt Zimmer - Coffee and Camaraderie at Project Echelon #72 from 2022-01-06T14:17:58
Kicking off 2022 with Matt Zimmer, pro road racer with Team Project Echelon. Matt shares stories from 2021 and how he and the team grew, and how those experiences will translate into success for 20...
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Whitney Stanbrough is Mr. Century - #71 from 2021-12-30T15:09:05
To wrap up 2021 we talk with Whitney Stanbrough, who I have dubbed as Mr. Century. Whitney is accomplishing the unimaginable on a consistent basis - riding over 100 century rides every year for the...
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Awestruck and Inspired #70 from 2021-12-24T12:46:13
A short episode about being awestruck and inspired as we wrap up 2021 and go into 2022 with ambition, goals, and dreams. I share the story of being awestruck on a recent gravel ride, and how I beli...
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The Art & Science of Coaching: Off-season Purpose and Process #69 from 2021-10-08T12:41:28
In this episode Coach Tim Hall and Coach Zach Gregg discuss the process of taking time off the bike to rest and recover ahead of the next season. The coaches discuss how rest will help you have gro...
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Sean Gardner: Everesting, Fondos, and Climbing the Pro ranks #68 from 2021-08-02T13:05:40
This episode is with Sean Gardner of CS Velo, perhaps best known as the first rider to complete an Everesting challenge in under 7 hours. Sean shares how he got talked into racing bicycles while in...
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Sean Gardner: Everesting, Fondos, and Climbing the Pro ranks from 2021-08-02T13:05:40
This episode is with Sean Gardner of CS Velo, perhaps best known as the first rider to complete an Everesting challenge in under 7 hours. Sean shares how he got talked into racing bicycles while in...
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PJ Noto on Downhill Racing and Freedom through Adversity - #67 from 2021-07-28T00:13:14
This episode is all about downhill mountain bike racing with PJ Noto, the Bike Park Manager of the Sugar Mountain Bike Park. PJ was the assistant coach at Lees-McRae College for six years before de...
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Unbound Gravel: Part 2 with David Kahn - #66 from 2021-07-20T14:30:31
Our final wrap up show about Unbound Gravel is with David Kahn, who is finally back in the US after a trip to Europe for the Enduro World Series. David shares what it was like for him from the star...
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The Art & Science of Coaching: 6 fundamentals of Time Trialing - #65 from 2021-07-15T16:24:55
Coach Zach Gregg and Coach Tim Hall breakdown and discuss 6 important fundamentals to the time trial discipline. These 6 fundamentals can be applied across multiple disciplines in the sport of cycl...
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US Pro Nationals with Matt Zimmer - #64 from 2021-06-25T12:30:09
We catch up with Matt Zimmer of Project Echelon Pro Cycling after the US Professional National Championship in Knoxville. Matt competed in the Time Trial and Road Race, and he shares what that buil...
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Unbound Gravel: Part 1 with Andrew Sparks #63 from 2021-06-23T14:56:18
Unbound Gravel has come and gone, and in this episode we begin to share the experience and memories of Andrew Sparks and Coach Tim Hall. We breakdown our thoughts from the start line to moments of ...
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2021 Pre-race Unbound Gravel Stories - #62 from 2021-06-04T13:48:23
We are in Emporia, Kansas, for the Unbound Gravel 200 mile race, and we speak with Andrew Sparks and David Kahn about the buildup to the 2021 event. Andrew and David share stories about how we all ...
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The Art & Science of Coaching: Upgrading Categories - #61 from 2021-04-30T16:38:27
The upgrade process is a key element to the lifeblood of competitive cycling. Everyone begins as a Category 5, but Category 4 all the way to Category 1 or professional is possible through improved ...
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Draw the Line - #60 from 2021-04-22T14:17:34
Today I am drawing the line. In this episode I tell a story about a recent 8 hour training ride, and how the ride was partially inspired by the story of Marcus Luttrell. There is no comparing a sel...
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The Art & Science of Coaching: Performance Testing and Early Season Races - #59 from 2021-02-22T13:30:08
In this episode Coach Tim Hall and Coach Zach Gregg breakdown two big topics: 1) why performance testing is important, and how to approach it mentally, and 2) the value of early season races, what ...
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The Art & Science of Coaching: Nutrition for Endurance Sports with Emily Shields-Werner #58 from 2021-02-02T19:41:56
Our guest is Emily Shields-Werner, a Registered Dietician and Sports Nutritionist, and previous guest from episode #44 where she discussed her story as an athlete. In this episode we discuss all th...
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The Art & Science of Coaching: Zach Nehr on Virtual and Real World Racing - #57 from 2021-01-25T16:40:55
Our guest is Coach Zach Nehr, a professional cyclist, coach, and writer. Zach is on the Project Echelon Pro Cycling Team, writes for Velonews, was the DS of Team USA Esports World Championships, an...
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The Art & Science of Coaching: Bike Fitting with Todd Nordmeyer - #56 from 2021-01-18T18:17:09
Our guest is Coach Todd Nordmeyer of Endeavor Performance in Nashville, Tennessee. Todd has been a Level 1 USA Cycling certified coach for nearly 20 years, and a certified Retul bike fitter for ove...
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The Art & Science of Coaching: How to Train when Sick & What Racing has Taught Us #55 from 2021-01-11T16:32:29
In this episode Coach Tim Hall and Coach Zach Gregg discuss two different topics: 1) what to do when you are sick, and 2) our first bike races and what racing has taught us. This topic of illness i...
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The Art & Science of Coaching: Aerodynamics with Heath Dotson S1E4 - #54 from 2021-01-04T18:27:11
In this episode of The Art & Science of Coaching, we interview Heath Dotson of HD Coaching out of Asheville, NC. Heath is a full-time coach with expertise in aerodynamics and wind tunnel testing, p...
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The Art & Science of Coaching: Base to Build S1E3 - #53 from 2020-12-30T18:31:51
Coach Zach Gregg and Coach Tim Hall discuss training focus for athletes going from the Base phase to Build phase. In this episode, the coaches discuss the following topics:
*2:00 - trainin...
Eric Hill - Project Echelon, Virtual Racing & Serving Others - #52 from 2020-12-28T20:58:41
Eric Hill is the Co-Founder and Director of the Project Echelon Cycling Team. The team's mission is to educate, equip, and empower veterans through physical activity within their communities. Eric'...
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Art & Science with Matt Zimmer of Project Echelon S1E2 - #51 from 2020-12-23T14:00:28
The Art & Science of Coaching series welcomes Matt Zimmer of the Project Echelon Pro Cycling Team back to the show. Zimmer has been coaching athletes for a few years during his pro road cycling car...
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Ben Day - Expression, Humility and Defining Success - #50 from 2020-12-21T16:37:31
Ben Day is back on Under the Sun to share his thoughts and stories of 2020 and what's ahead in 2021. Ben is a performance coach with the Mitchelton-Scott Pro Cycling Team, and a good friend of the ...
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The Art & Science of Coaching S1 E1 - #49 from 2020-12-16T19:30:39
In this intro show, Coach Zach Gregg joins Coach Tim Hall of the Lees-McRae Cycling Team share their intentions behind The Art & Science of Coaching. This collaboration will be an ongoing discussio...
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Plant Seeds and be a Farmer in 2021 - Episode 48 from 2020-11-27T14:52:54
The new year is just around the corner, and now is the time to plan for a successful 2021. In this episode, I liken our personal pursuits to that of farming. I offer some highlights of the process ...
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Shake the Dust - Episode 47 from 2020-11-10T14:13:09
Back in the studio on Beech Mountain after five months of focus on my passion, but now eager to get back in the game. A short episode to share what I have been working on during these unique times,...
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Kyle Frazier: Servant Leader as an Athlete, Marine, Father, and Law Enforcement Officer - Episode 46 from 2020-06-05T13:00:18
Kyle Frazier is a friend who has been on a lifelong pursuit of discipline and serving others through the military, national guard, and law enforcement. Kyle has an interesting background with a spe...
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Keith "Mister" Jennings: Perspective and Ideas on Race, Life & Sports - Episode 45 from 2020-06-02T16:42:08
This conversation is from the heart between two college coaches, one black the other white, about the difficulties of the day. Keith provides his thoughts, ideas, and perspective as a black man, fo...
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Emily Shields Werner: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Amy D Foundation CX racer - Episode 44 from 2020-05-29T16:23:20
A deep discussion with Emily on diet, nutrition, and her progression as an elite level athlete in the sport of cyclocross. Emily has won multiple collegiate national championships, and has traveled...
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Lance Armstrong, Steroids, and Influence in the Good Life - - Episode 43 from 2020-05-27T14:14:07
Thoughts about the new Lance Armstrong documentary, along with my baseball experience during the steroid era, and how the power of influence can put us on a virtuous path to live the good life.
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Flourish and Live the Good Life - - Episode 42 from 2020-05-25T12:43:48
What does it take to flourish and live the good life? What happens when you do? Be above the fray, and you will be on your way.
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Pay the Price and Live the Good Life - Episode 41 from 2020-05-22T16:51:03
Are you willing to pay the price? To have rewards and live the good life comes at a cost. Nobody has an advantage over you in paying that cost to reap those rewards. There is a price to pay in orde...
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Scarcity and the Good Life - - Episode 40 from 2020-05-20T14:03:18
What is your relationship with scarcity? Times are hard, difficult, and filled with uncertainty. The reality is, this is an opportunity for you, for me, for all of us. I share insight into the stor...
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Live the Good Life - Episode 39 from 2020-05-17T13:11:05
Today's episode is about Living the Good Life, and what I have been focused on recently. What is the Good Life? I explain what it means and the four virtues it entails. My personal focus the past f...
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Allison Arensman: Directed Steps through Life and Cycling - Episode 38 from 2020-04-28T14:03:03
Allison Arensman's enthusiasm and energy for life comes through loud and clear in this episode. Allison shares how she transitioned from swimming to cycling, and where it has taken her in the past ...
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Christian Foster: Full Circle through Nashville and the Tour de Georgia - Episode 37 from 2020-04-22T14:18:39
This is a special episode with Christian Foster, a Nashville racing OG from the early 2000s. Christian shares his first bike race at Lock 4 and his rapid development into road cycling, which includ...
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My First Bike Race: Alec Hoover of SCAD-Savannah - Espisode 36 from 2020-04-16T16:15:58
Our third installment of the My First Bike Race series is with Alec Hoover, of Savannah, GA. Alec started riding in 2012 and wasted no time getting into racing at the Tour of the Catskills in New Y...
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My First Bike Race: Steve Carpenter - Episode 35 from 2020-04-09T22:50:12
The second show in our series titled My First Bike Race comes from our friend Steve Carpenter of Chattanooga, TN. Steve raced his first race in 1989 near his hometown of Chicago, IL. After that fir...
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My First Bike Race: Matt Zimmer & Kerry Werner - Episode 34 from 2020-04-04T16:21:46
We are kicking off a new series called My First Bike Race, and our first stories are from Matt Zimmer and Kerry Werner. Matt's first bike race goes back to the Iowa State Championship many years ag...
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Coping With Corona - Episode 33 from 2020-03-27T14:42:42
My hope is this episode provides a some normalcy among great uncertainty. Despite recent events I have still had many wonderful moments with friends, travel, and nature. Our lives are being greatly...
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Jesse Anthony: 'Cross is Coming with USAC Cyclocross Manager - Episode 32 from 2020-03-11T21:34:17
It is only March but 'cross is definitely coming, and stronger than ever under the guidance of Jesse Anthony, the Cyclocross Manager at USA Cycling. In this episode, Jesse shares the process of get...
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Jonny Brown: Out of the Shadows - Episode 31 from 2020-03-04T13:28:18
Jonny Brown is best known as the Men Professional Road Race National Champion, but most are unaware he was a 2x junior national road race champion before his big day in Knoxville in 2018. In this e...
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Robin Farina: Pro National Champ and Coach at RoFA Endurance - Episode 30 from 2020-02-26T00:34:47
Robin is a long-time friend and fellow native-Nashvillian, and someone I have grown up alongside within cycling and coaching. She is now the owner and head coach at RoFA Endurance, which is based o...
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One Step, One Day - Episode 29 from 2020-02-22T15:35:58
A short weekend recap and review of what's been happening lately in 2020 here on Under the Sun, and the plans I have for upcoming future shows to expand our perspective. We are getting into the thi...
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Woody Hunt: Cumberland University Baseball - Episode 28 from 2020-02-19T15:28:04
This is the third and final episode about building a culture of success with Coach Woody Hunt of the Cumberland University Baseball Team, who just won his 1600th game of his illustrious career. Hun...
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DK200 Pre-race Pep Talk - Episode 27 from 2020-02-14T14:40:26
In this episode we dive deep into the DK200 gravel race! There are three guests on the show: David Kahn of Lees-McRae Cycling, Curt Shelman of Chamois Butt'r, and Judah Sencenbaugh of SCAD-Atlanta ...
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Dean Peterson: Marian University Cycling Team - Episode 26 from 2020-02-11T14:33:02
A wonderful discussion with Dean Peterson, the Head Coach of the Marian University Cycling Team. Since 1992 , the MU Knights have won 46 team omnium national championships and produced countless in...
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Reuben Kline: Gran Fondo National Series - Episode 25 from 2020-02-07T13:00:20
"Believe in the bike!" In today's episode I talk with Reuben Kline, the founder and promoter of the Gran Fondo National Series. The GFNS kicks off in March down in Florida, and Reuben takes us thro...
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Dave Hagen: Fort Lewis College Cycling Team - Episode 24 from 2020-02-04T14:16:02
In today's episode I talk with Dave Hagen, the Director and Head Coach of the Fort Lewis College Cycling Team. FLC Cycling has been a premier collegiate cycling program since 1994, and has won 24 t...
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Love Valley Roubaix Gravel Grinder Classic - Episode 23 from 2020-01-31T13:00:20
Today's episode is all about the Love Valley Roubaix gravel event taking place on March 20-22 in Love Valley, North Carolina. The promoter Wes Davidson shares the history and details of this three-...
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Benjamin Day: Discovering the World - Episode 22 from 2020-01-28T13:00
In today's episode I talk with my friend Benjamin Day, a former professional cyclist who is in his second season coaching at the World Tour level for Mitchelton-Scott Pro Cycling Team. We discuss h...
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Kaysee Armstrong: This is Woman Power! - Episode 21 from 2020-01-23T16:06:44
In today's episode I talk with Kaysee Armstrong, professional mountain biker with Liv Racing. Kaysee shares her inspiring story of becoming a collegiate champion at King University, earning three d...
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Kerry Werner: Belgium, Spain & CX Worlds - Episode 20 from 2020-01-17T14:00:10
In today's episode I talk with Kerry Werner, professional cyclocross racer with the Kona Maxxis Shimano Team. Kerry discusses his recent CX races in Belgium, training in Spain, and preparing for CX...
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Matt Zimmer: Consistency is King - Episode 19 from 2020-01-14T14:00:12
In today's episode I talk with Matt Zimmer, professional road cyclist with the Project Echelon Pro Cycling Team. Matt shares his story about climbing the ranks from collegiate to pro cycling to win...
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2020 Grand Opening - Episode 18 from 2020-01-08T17:22:17
Kicking it up a notch in 2020 y'all! Let's kick off the new year with a great story from Matt Zimmer, professional cyclist with Project Echelon, followed by some exciting announcements about the po...
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Surrender Plus Faith - Episode 17 from 2019-12-31T16:12:57
Reflecting on the past decade and came up with my 5 biggest growth and learning experiences of the 2010s. Thought I would share those with you along with the underlying common denominator facilitat...
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Vague Thoughts - Episode 16 from 2019-12-11T17:11:11
I read something today I felt compelled to share from a book by Tom Morris called The Art of Achievement, about the 7 Cs of success. A short paragraph within the first C hit home with me. Tom's wor...
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Traction - Episode 15 from 2019-12-09T14:00:13
We all have things that provide traction in our life. Traction helps us focus and deliver on our essentials, and provides the momentum we all need to accomplish big things. In this episode I discus...
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What is Essential - Episode 14 from 2019-12-03T14:50:39
The 2020s will prove to be an important decade for all of us. If we are to grow as a person and achieve big goals, then we must acknowledge the distractions which are killing our productivity. Dist...
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Count Your Blessings - #CTH13 from 2019-11-28T15:23:28
Thanksgiving 2019 is a great moment to slow down, count your blessings, and be grateful for everything in your life - the good and the bad. All our experiences have served to shape who we are today...
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Pivotal Moments & Breakthroughs - #CTH12 from 2019-10-04T13:00:27
This episode was recorded long ago, and I have been reluctant to share because I admit past mistakes I am ashamed about. However, the only way to tell the stories that matter is to bring sunshine t...
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Epic Rides: The Mount Mitchell Story - #CTH11 from 2019-09-13T13:44:07
A few days late sharing this story, but this episode is about a recent epic ride to the top of Mount Mitchell from Banner Elk. I share the experience of 8 total hours on the bike to the highest ele...
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American Success In Cycling - #CTH10 from 2019-09-09T16:28:12
American cycling fans had a lot to cheer about this past weekend. Americans Kate Courtney, Sepp Kuss, and Ashton Lambie were fighting for gold and victories in the MTB World Cup, to the Vuelta, and...
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Get In The Weeds - #CTH9 from 2019-08-23T14:52:46
As I begin my 15th season as a college coach, I have been evaluating and assessing what it will take to achieve a successful season. My mind turned back to a former job I had before becoming a coac...
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Redeem Yourself - #CTH8 from 2019-08-11T15:43:55
Life is all about redemption, and in this episode I dive into why this is an important part of life. Do not allow your life to be defined by mistakes and failure, and instead, commit to overcoming ...
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Going Beyond with Coach Woody Hunt - #CTH7 from 2019-08-02T12:00:15
A wonderful discussion with Coach Woody Hunt of the Cumberland University Baseball Team, a legend within the profession of college baseball coaching. Hunt has won three NAIA national championships,...
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Andrew Willis of the The Driveway Series - #CTH6 from 2019-07-29T22:01:01
In this episode I have my first guest, Andrew Willis, owner and promoter of the Driveway Series, a Thursday night criterium race series in Austin, Texas. Andrew shares his story of taking over the ...
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Get Radical - #CTH5 from 2019-07-23T21:48:47
In this episode, I share my travels and recent activity, leading me to dive into the idea of getting radical to achieve success. I ask you 3 questions and offer 1 recommendation, all with the inten...
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5 Tips For Good Coaching - #CTH4 from 2019-07-16T02:42:30
In this episode I share my thoughts on the 5 best tips for good coaching. As a coach and leader, it's important to consistently deliver on the fundamentals, and this podcast covers what I believe t...
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5 Tips on How To Make It - #CTH3 from 2019-06-24T16:48:45
In this episode I discuss How to Make It - the 5 things an athlete should do to get to the next level. Plus 3 questions to ask after your performance to help improve your ability. Dive in!
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Creativity and Vulnerability - #CTH2 from 2019-06-12T15:15:05
Today I open my podcast by discussing two crucial aspects for growth to occur - creativity and vulnerability. I offer some thoughts on both while providing some tips on how to be better at both.
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Intro To Under the Sun - Episode 1 from 2019-06-06T15:26:07
I am diving into the world of podcasting. Listen to find out why, and what you can expect to hear in the future. Here we go! #GSD #IBD
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