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Today, Hope and Tony are joining me to relive the adventure of BPN's 50-mile overnight ultra. This race truly embodied who we are as a brand—a gritty race where runners are challenged to hold the standard. Not only were the runners unaware of the course or location until the day of, but we also had to contend with loose bulls, rugged terrain, and a significant course change just an hour before the race started. This race was another milestone in shaping the BPN brand that I and the BPN community will never forget.



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Topics:

0:00 Intro

1:30 Welcome

3:26 Hosting the race on a working cattle ranch

10:12 How to race came to be

18:45 Designing a race for the committed

25:43 The concerns involved

30:24 Starting the race

39:34 Mapping the course

51:49 Marking the course

56:34 The hardest events to plan

59:24 Building a brand in drops

1:03:22 Medals for the finishers

1:06:14 Hope & Tony’s history at BPN

1:19:34 The confidence-boosting moments

1:23:24 Growing through failure

This week's podcast guest is CrossFit champion Jason Khalipa. Jason inspires through his fitness achievements and the wisdom he has accumulated as a father, business owner, and community member. This episode discussed fatherhood and what it means to show up, protect, and provide for your family. We also discussed how to maintain momentum in your daily life and how work ethic is caught rather than taught. Jason's perspective is truly inspiring, and I am excited for you to hear his wisdom and apply it to your life.



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Topics:

0:00 Intro

1:23 Welcome

8:29 Jason’s training background

11:14 Jason’s career in Crossfit

12:54 Forms of education

20:04 Surrounding yourself with mentors

24:32 Navigating fitness and career with family

36:17 Work ethic is caught, not taught

40:14 Train, protect, provide

51:43 Jason’s fitness goals

54:31 Never let your momentum get to zero

1:00:17 Putting points on the scoreboard

1:07:02 Avoiding the echo chamber

1:13:04 Sustainable nutrition

1:19:11 Daily fueling and nutrition

1:27:26 Maintaining movement

In today's podcast, I am sitting down with my friend and legendary ultra runner, Sally McRae. Sally most recently won the Moab 240 after completing the "Grand Slam of 200s." She's admired for her mental fortitude, hardcore training tactics, and ability to push through extreme discomfort. Whenever I have the opportunity to talk with Sally,  it is not only insightful but also uplifting. I'm sure you will feel the same after listening.



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Topics:

0:00 Intro

1:19 Welcome

1:56 Sally’s Go Gel launch

6:21 Sally gearing up for Western States

15:23 Being patient in your weakness

30:10 What are you going to focus on?

40:23 A champion mindset

50:54 Hyperfocusing on detail during training

1:03:40 Setting boundaries

1:16:44 Keeping belief through failure

1:34:07 Pacing Sally at Western States

1:35:57 Inspiring through content

In this week's episode, I am excited to welcome world champion powerlifter Russel Orhii. Russ was the first athlete I ever signed, and he truly embodies the DNA and culture of BPN. His incredible work ethic and commitment to authenticity are revolutionizing the sport of powerlifting. During our conversation, we covered everything from training tips to the culture of his sport and the sacrifices required to achieve greatness. This is an inspiring and informative conversation you won't want to miss.



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Topics:

0:00 Intro

1:04 Welcome

2:45 Being hyper-focused

7:22 There’s no blueprint

11:37 How Russel starting lifting

15:01 The athlete mentality

18:30 Why powerlifting has stayed so niche

22:44 Capturing content in the fitness space

24:44 Preparing for the powerlifting championship

28:04 Tips for traveling to competitions

35:02 Cutting weight before competitions

38:59 Eating and hydrating for races and competitions

45:49 There’s no room for pride while running an ultra

49:58 Gaining inspiration to be great

55:59 Mental preparation for performance

59:07 Sacrificing for the end goal

1:02:34 Taking your craft seriously

1:05:33 Building community

1:14:04 Russ being the first BPN athlete

This week, I am excited to have Layne Norton with me on the podcast. Layne has been a huge inspiration and a source of knowledge since my health and fitness journey began. After years of study and research, he obtained a PhD in nutritional sciences, and his extensive knowledge is evident in our conversation. We'll be delving into topics ranging from the science and psychology of pain to navigating misinformation to the science behind our eating habits. You're bound to come away from this episode smarter than before.



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Topics:

0:00 Intro

0:47 Welcome

5:13 The science of pain

19:21 Injuries during training tapers

25:13 Consistency is an equalizer

36:34 Mechanistic studies

46:51 Do the research

54:51 Identifying who an expert is

59:06 Why we’re addicted to negativity

1:04:41 Managing the misinformation

1:15:47 Types of testing and research

1:25:10 Intermittent fasting

1:39:37 Eating habits

1:32:21 Cell autophagy and fasting

1:36:40 Blood sugar levels

1:45:04 Eating frequency

1:48:48 Tracking serving sizes

1:54:34 Stepping over rocks to pick up pebbles

2:10:00 Deadlifting

In this episode, I'm sharing a new installment in the "Founder's Journey" series about starting from zero. Humble beginnings are nothing to be ashamed of. I started my business in the spare room of my parent's house after taking a $20,000 loan from USAA. This episode will give you a peek behind the curtain of where I started and how I've grown personally and in business to inspire you to take the first step.

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Topics:
0:00 Intro
1:45 Welcome
8:43 The beginnings of BPN in 2012
21:47 How being a father shaped my perspective
28:37 Starting my business with a USAA loan
36:29 You just have to get started
40:54 My operation in the beginning
50:57 How I launched BPN
58:47 Don’t be intimidated to start from zero
1:05:47 Attracting the right people
1:14:23 Ways I’ve grown