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#127: Amanda Pelkey -- USA Women's Gold Medal Hockey, The Olympics and the Game Jan 03, 2019

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I am so honored to bring you this week's episode with USA Gold Medal Olympic Hockey player Amanda Pelkey. Amanda shares all sorts of incredible stories from the USA's journey to gold medal glory. In this episode we talk about the hard work, sacrifice and dedication that is involved in making the team, moments from the Olympic experience that she will always remember, and how her team's attitude, toughness and mental fortitude led to their success. We also talk about the gold medal game against Canada which was one of the absolute most intense games I've ever seen in all my time watching sports. Amanda discusses her mentality going into the game, how the team handled the emotions of playing for a gold medal, and what the locker room was like going into overtime. (I literally just rewatched the highlights and the moment they win the game always gives me chills and chokes me up. To work your whole life towards something that momentous is absolutely incredible!) This was one of my favorite episodes of the podcast and I hope you guys enjoy it as much as I did! Amanda was so unbelievably awesome and well spoken and you won't be able to leave this show without being beyond inspired by her story. Best of luck for everything she pursues in the future! MORE FROM AMANDA PELKEY: Website: https://www.amandapelkey.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pelkey21/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/Pelkey21 USA Gold Medal Game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8UYV48IfEM MORE LIKE A BIGFOOT: Subscribe and Review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/like-a-bigfoot/id1160773293?mt=2 Soundcloud Archives: https://soundcloud.com/chris-ward-126531464 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/likeabigfoot/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/likeabigfoot/

#126: Episodes #40-80 CLIPSHOW!! Dec 28, 2018

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This week features some of my favorite moments from episodes #40-80 of the Like a Bigfoot Podcast. Hope you guys enjoy!! Featuring adventure stories, life lessons and plenty of inspiration from: Josh Lajaunie, Miguel Medina, "Antarctic Gurka" Scott Sears, "Iowans for Everest" Andy Anderson, Kuntal Joisher, Candice Burt, Natalie Larson, Scott Morris, "Running the Parks" Bill Sycalik, "Feral Mountain Co." Jimmy Funkhouser, "Blackalachian" Daniel White, Shane Dowty, and Lindsey Ward. Thanks to everyone who has contributed to this show and thanks for you guys for checking it out! I really appreciate it and hope you had an amazing 2018!! We have some big plans for 2019 and I sincerely hope you do too!

#125: Travis Steffen 5 -- The Power of Authenticity and How to Battle Self Doubt Dec 21, 2018

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This week Travis Steffen is back on the show for a unprecedented 5th time! As always our conversation hits on a variety of topics; serious, goofy, bizarre and everything in between. On this week's show we explore our relationship with self doubt, imposter syndrome and the power of authenticity. We also discuss Travis's current athletic goals and some of his plans for 2019. Hope you guys enjoy the show! Just a heads up- next week we will be putting out a Clipshow episode as we revisit episodes 40-80. Then we will be back in 2019 with some AWESOME guests (recorded a few episodes today and I'm so incredibly stoked to share them with you). Have a great holiday season!! MORE LIKE A BIGFOOT: Subscribe and Review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/like-a-bigfoot/id1160773293?mt=2 Soundcloud Archives: https://soundcloud.com/chris-ward-126531464 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/likeabigfoot/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/likeabigfoot/

#124: Chris Cornejo -- Lifelong Runner Taking on His First 50k! Dec 14, 2018

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This week we are welcoming my amazing coworker, lifelong runner, and all around awesome dude Chris Cornejo! Chris chats all about his life as an athlete, from high school cross country runner to someone who became a road marathoner, Running has always been a part of his life and recently he stepped up to his very first trail ultra marathon when he took on the Bear Chase 50k in Lakewood, Colorado. In this episode Chris shares stories from his cross country days, talks about the Boston Marathon, and gets into how to train for your first ultra when you're a busy dad, teacher, and husband. Hope you guys enjoy! You know how much I want to spread the awesomeness of adventure and I truly believe one of the best ways to challenge yourself is to run a trail 50k. Just planting the seed of an idea for your 2019 goals!!! (Peer pressure!) MORE LIKE A BIGFOOT: Subscribe and Review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/like-a-bigfoot/id1160773293?mt=2 Soundcloud Archives: https://soundcloud.com/chris-ward-126531464 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/likeabigfoot/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/likeabigfoot/

#123: Paul Scheuring -- Quad Dipsea, Meditation, Writing, and Marathon Des Sables Dec 07, 2018

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This week I'm very excited to bring Paul Scheuring back on the show! Paul was originally on episode 101 sharing some awesome stories from our time at the Desert RATS Stage Race this summer. This time he's talking about his recent adventure running the Quad Dipsea, a race that has 9,200 feet of climbing in 28 miles....which sounds like a BEAST! Then we chat a bit about 10 day meditation retreats, the similarities between running and writing (he's a professional writer who has written a bunch of awesome stuff), and we wrap up by talking about his time taking on the Marathon des Sables through the Sahara. Incredibly fun episode and, honestly, I just enjoyed catching up with an awesome dude! ( "He's a writer, so I have to make this post sound good...and stuff." - Me to my wife "What's the 'Awesome Count'?" - Lindsey *quietly re-reading and counting under my breath "Three.....shit...." - Me ) MORE LIKE A BIGFOOT: Subscribe and Review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/like-a-bigfoot/id1160773293?mt=2 Soundcloud Archives: https://soundcloud.com/chris-ward-126531464 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/likeabigfoot/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/likeabigfoot/

#122: Rob Steger -- Battling Through the Moab 240, "Training for Ultra" Nov 30, 2018

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This week we are welcoming ultra runner and podcast host Rob Steger to the show! Rob recently completed the EPIC Moab 240 which is a two hundred and forty mile race traversing all around Moab, UT. The race is put on by Candice Burt, race director of Destination Trails, and from all reports is an extremely high quality and AWESOME event! Over his 4 days of running Moab, Rob had an adventure of a lifetime! In this episode, we chat about how one goes about training for a 240 mile race, his lowest point and how he overcame it, weird hallucinations, and what it felt like to finally be running the last mile. Hope you guys enjoy the show!! MORE FROM ROB STEGER: Training for Ultra Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-training-for-ultra-podcast/id1265633252?mt=2 Website: https://trainingforultra.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainingforultra/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trainingforultra/ "Running 4 Days" Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yE4HRyaahM8 MORE LIKE A BIGFOOT: Subscribe and Review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/like-a-bigfoot/id1160773293?mt=2 Soundcloud Archives: https://soundcloud.com/chris-ward-126531464 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/likeabigfoot/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/likeabigfoot/

#121: Tony Nguyen: "Endorphin Dude", Journey From Non-Athlete to Ultrarunner Nov 24, 2018

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This week we are welcoming the super energetic and awesome Tony Nguyen to the show! Tony has an incredible story of transforming himself from a non-athlete, self professed "last in gym class" to a man who has gone all in on the running community. After a heart attack scare, he started walking. Walking turned into running. Running turned into becoming a Marathon Maniac. That became transforming into an ultra runner. Tony's story is one of re-invigoration and becoming energized through activity. It's also one of extreme perseverance, how to use failure to achieve success, and the power of positivity! You can find all of his stuff by looking up Endorphin online. Enjoy! MORE FROM "ENDORPHIN DUDE" TONY NGUYEN: Website: http://www.endorphindude.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endorphindude/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EndorphinDude/ Marathon Maniacs: http://www.marathonmaniacs.com MORE LIKE A BIGFOOT: Subscribe and Review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/like-a-bigfoot/id1160773293?mt=2 Soundcloud Archives: https://soundcloud.com/chris-ward-126531464 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/likeabigfoot/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/likeabigfoot/

#120: Katie & Jason Parker -- Van Life, Why They Are Taking a Year to Chase Adventure Nov 16, 2018

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This week we are chatting with Katie and Jason Parker about what it takes to remodel a van, quit your jobs, and hit the road in search of adventure! Three years ago they bought an old Ford van, gutted it, and spent their time together remodeling it into a living space. Currently, they are about four months into a year long road trip that will take them completely around the country. In those short four months they have faced down bison and bears, survived brake failures at in-opportune moments (i.e.- going down the steepest hill they've driven on), learned what it takes to keep a healthy relationship while living in a tight space, and have seen some of the most stunning places in the west. Hope you guys enjoy this episode! The lessons I took away are how simplifying our lives brings about freedom and a reminder to place importance on travel and seeking adventure. MORE FROM JASON AND KATIE: Website: https://michelvangelo.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kitty.parker/?hl=en MORE LIKE A BIGFOOT: Subscribe and Review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/like-a-bigfoot/id1160773293?mt=2 Soundcloud Archives: https://soundcloud.com/chris-ward-126531464 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/likeabigfoot/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/likeabigfoot/

#119: Jennifer Mabus 2 -- Adventures while Thru-Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail Nov 09, 2018

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This week we are welcoming back Jennifer Mabus to hear some stories from her adventure on the Pacific Crest Trail!! While hiking from Mexico to Canada, Jennifer experienced what truly can be described as an epic adventure. In this episode she shares stories from the trail, how she felt to reach the last mile of her journey, how the PCT community supported each other along the way, and what it is like to face down a mountain lion in the dead of night armed only with a rock and a knife. (In my opinion, her week long mountain lion encounters are some of the most intense stories that have been shared through all of our shows!) I really hope you enjoy this episode and use Jennifer's inspiration and positivity to step up to the challenges in your life. Maybe it will even motivate you to take on the unknowns of an adventure!! MORE FROM JENNIFER: Whimsical Woman Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIUPDURNSrgUg96rxhlr5rA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhimsicalwoman/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhimsicalwoman/ The Whimsical Woman Blog: https://thewhimsicalwoman.com MORE LIKE A BIGFOOT: Subscribe and Review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/like-a-bigfoot/id1160773293?mt=2 Soundcloud Archives: https://soundcloud.com/chris-ward-126531464 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/likeabigfoot/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/likeabigfoot/

#118: Matt Rackers 2 -- Running His First Trail Race! Nov 02, 2018

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This week we are welcoming back my cousin Matt Rackers from one of our earliest episodes!! Back then Matt had just finished his very first half marathon. This time, he is fresh off completing his self made trifecta where he finished an obstacle course race one weekend, a half marathon the next, and his first trail 25k on the third weekend. In this episode we talk all about these experiences, what drives Matt to take on challenges, what kind of goals he sets during the year (including playing golf in a three piece suit), and what he learned about himself when he found himself alone in the woods for a majority of the 25k. I laughed harder and smiled more in this episode than I have in quite awhile! It's always a joy catching up with Matt and I truly hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did!! MORE LIKE A BIGFOOT: Subscribe and Review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/like-a-bigfoot/id1160773293?mt=2 Soundcloud Archives: https://soundcloud.com/chris-ward-126531464 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/likeabigfoot/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/likeabigfoot/

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