My Back 40 Steve O'Shaughnessy

In this episode of the podcast I connect with Nathan Siemens of the Lost Elephant Ultra Race (drink). We chat about the race itself and the logistics of organizing bikepacking race such as these. We chat about how women are dominating these events as well as other topics.
Nathan drove up to Invermere from Cranbrook BC so that we could chat in person. It's rare that I get the chance to sit across the table from a guest, which made this conversation really special.
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I have been wanting to talk to Dean Anderson for some time now. Finally, we were able to connect and we had a great conversation.
I have admired Dean's Ultra Endurance efforts for many years. From completing the Triple Crown of bike packing in the US on his single-speed bike to Everesting projects, Dean is always getting after it In this episode he shares how he balances his life with his endurance efforts. We discuss the importance of his faith, tips and tricks to mentally prepare for a successful endurance endeavor and other topics.
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Katrina @nutrition_with_katrina wants to change your relationship with food.Our relationship with food goes beyond mere sustenance; it's intertwined with our emotions, habits, and overall well-being. Taking the time to evaluate and potentially transform this relationship can have profound effects on our health and happiness.
In this conversation, Katrina and I discuss how we go about changing this relationship, whether it's through mindful eating practices, addressing emotional triggers, or prioritizing nutritious choices. It's the small things that make the difference.  Check out Katrina's free guide below and start your path to healthier happier eating.
I hope you enjoy this conversation.
https://pages.nutritionwithkatrina.ca/free-guide-1
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Just a little self promotion for a 24 hour ride I’ll be doing next week on the Old Coach Road here in the Columbia Valley to raise awareness and donations for Heads Up Guys, a resource that provides men with information and practical tips to manage and prevent depression.
I promote the idea of doing hard things and movement through nature as great ways to support mental health, so why not head out and do laps of a local trail to practice this.
Come for a lap or two to share some miles and trials, and maybe join in some trail therapy as I raise awareness of this important issue.
What to do? Follow @myback40_podcast, @headsupguys, and @cvgreenways.
What to bring? Bring a donation, food, water, tools, and a good sense of humor and adventure. Conditions will be variable, so bring a fat bike with studs.
I hope to see you there.

Doug Dunlop @coldbike, renaissance man, is a dad, adventure cyclist, musician, and bike mechanic. He is also a sewist specializing in pogies for flat and drop bar bikes and also creates awesome frame bags, one of which packed enormous amounts of gear on my ride down to Mexico on the Divide in 2022. Check out his website to learn more.
Doug and I sat down a few weeks ago to record a chat about the SRMR, but we ended up tossing the recording out as it just didn't go the way either of us wanted.
I put a lot of time and effort into the podcast. I want the conversations to not only be entertaining for you, but also represent the guest well. I take a lot of responsibility for the way the first chat went, but as you'll hear in this, more recent conversation, Doug was not in the best mindset the first time around.
In this episode we chat about the SRMR of course, but we also talk about how the passing of his mom gave him deeper insight into the importance of putting adventure seeking near the top of the priority list. He also shares how he reframed is SRMR experience when things didn’t quite go the way he wanted.
I hope you enjoy this one.
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Apologies for a somewhat scattered podcast.
Spinning off a voice intro, I chat about a 24 hour ride I'm planning for February, thanking folks for a great 2023 and share some lessons I learned in 2023 as a result of trying to manifest the future that I want.
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