The Only Way is Through: The Under Armour Podcast

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Michael Phelps: Fish Out of Water Jul 23, 2020

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For every athlete, there comes a point when their journey must come to an end. The conclusion of their work. Where everything is left on the field and their accomplishments are behind them. With 23 Olympic gold medals under his belt, Michael Phelps went out the way he wanted to - as the greatest Olympian in history. Listen to Michael detail his life beyond sport as he shares the steps he's taken to work on a new goal: raising mental health awareness around the world.

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Trent Alexander-Arnold: You’ll Never Walk Alone Jul 02, 2020

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Liverpool FC’s star right back Trent Alexander-Arnold is fueled by what his jersey stands for because for his entire life he's played for this home town. At just six years old, he entered the Liverpool Academy and grew with the team until he earned a spot with Liverpool FC. Trent is a hyper intelligent player, able to dissect defenses with his technical ability. After a hiatus due to COVID-19, Trent and his teammates won the English Premier League title for the first time in 30 years. Hear Trent discuss his dedication to a life of Liverpool football, his training process and what a Premier League title means to the city he calls home.

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Chase Young: The Devil’s In The Details Jun 23, 2020

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Defensive End Chase Young has made a name for himself as one of the greatest to ever play the position. Throughout his time at Ohio State, "The Predator" was an absolute menace on the field, blowing up offensive strategies and breaking the Buckeyes single season sack record with an unheard of 16.5. Chosen #2 overall by the Washington Redskins, Chase is ready to prove himself in the NFL. Hear from Chase, his trainer, parents and, Washington Redskins head coach Ron Rivera on how Chase will continue to defy expectations at the highest level.

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COVID-19 Response: Where There's A Will, There's A Way May 26, 2020

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When the Maryland medical community was short on PPE, to protect frontline workers they put out a call for help. Under Armour responded to this call by pulling in their innovation team with a goal: design masks that would help prevent the spread of COVID-19. We spoke to the ground team at Under Armour’s Lighthouse facility where it all happened. What was once a place where designers and engineers tested new apparel and footwear, now serves as a PPE manufacturing plant projected to supply nearly 5 million masks and more than 200,000 gowns.

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Muffet McGraw: Come Hell Or High Water Mar 03, 2020

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Throughout her career at Notre Dame, Hall of fame women’s basketball coach Muffet McGraw has inspired her players to accept no substitute for victory. She’s led her team to 9 final fours, 7 championship games, and 2 National championships. Over a 35 season career, only one came with a losing record. With a resume like that, it’s no wonder she’s looked at as one of the greatest of all time. But this story is different. This story is about battling adversity. It’s about rising through failure. Because this season, the Fighting Irish have their backs against the wall.

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Kyle Dietz: Suffer Progress Feb 18, 2020

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Former MMA fighter turned long-distance trail runner Kyle Dietz is no stranger to pushing the limits. But when a tumor was discovered in the frontal lobe of his brain, he faced the challenge of his life. After a successful surgery, Kyle was forced to start from the beginning, learning to walk and run again, all while battling memory loss and partial blindness. With the support of family, friends and his unparalleled determination, Kyle is back on the trail, pushing his body further than he thought possible.

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Natasha Hastings: Postpartum to Podium Feb 03, 2020

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When sprinter Natasha Hastings discovered she was pregnant in the midst of training for the 2020 Olympics, she had to refocus her mind and body to prepare for the birth of her son, all while continuing to compete at the highest level. Determined to leave her mark at the upcoming Olympics, Natasha trained through her pregnancy with the guidance of Under Armour’s human performance team. Hear this journey from postpartum to podium as told by Natasha, her mother, and her athletic trainers.

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Georgia Ellenwood: A Portrait Of An Athlete Jan 21, 2020

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Meet Georgia Ellenwood, an aspiring Olympic heptathlete who has to hone her skills in seven separate events that take place over two days. Hear as Georgia reflects on her journey from NCAA champion to professional athlete, as well as the trials and tribulations she’ll face as she pursues a spot in the 2020 Tokyo games.

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Introducing: The Only Way is Through Jan 16, 2020

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In this new series from Under Armour and iHeartRadio listeners are dropped inside the lives of the elite athletes that constantly push themselves to be greater than yesterday. Hear as they share their approach to training, competition and recovery in intimate conversations with renowned journalist Cal Fussman. Each episode will feature some of the world’s most accomplished and compelling athletes, their coaches, and other critical figures in their lives, offering listeners exclusive content that aims to educate, entertain and most importantly, motivate.

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