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Bush + Michelle

Two avid endurance athletes are chatting about our Adventures, Endurance Training, Nutrition, and Mental Resilience. Our journeys from small towns in Pennsylvania and New Zealand to the finish lines of ultra-endurance events such as the ITI 1,000 and Bigfoot 200. We speak with individuals who inspire us and we hope they do the same for you.

  1. 01/24/2024

    M-Lab Eddie Konald

    Eddie is a psychotherapist practicing in Steamboat Springs, Colorado who offers individual, couples and family counseling. He has been working in therapeutic environments since 1995 and spent much of his early career working as a wilderness trip leader. He is committed to expanding the expression of love in the world and pursuing that goal with his new apparel line which features messaging he hopes will inspire those who wear it and those who see others wearing it to Be Loving. Eddie's Book Recommendation: Us: Getting Past You & Me to Build a More Loving Relationship by Terrence Real, Bruce Springsteen, et al.

  2. 10/30/2023

    M-Lab Moab 240 Grant Walker

    The following is a special episode of the M-Lab. It is a conversational recap of The Moab 240 between myself, Graham 'Bush' Muir, my co-host and 240 finisher Michelle Geib; Tony McKendrick, one of my crew and planned pacers for the endeavor; and Grant Walker, the last participant to cross the finish line of this epic adventure. For those of you who are unfamiliar, the Moab 240 is a 240-mile foot race that begins and ends in Moab, Utah. The course is one giant loop that consists primarily of dirt roads and single-track trails. It offers participants the chance to take on an epic multi-day race against the clock to test their mind and body over a 116-hour period. While I started the event, I was forced to drop before crossing the finish line. This gave myself and members of my crew the opportunity to help support others who were taking on the challenge.   As always, our goal is to share stories with others in the hopes that they will inspire those listening. We hope you enjoy the episode.

  3. 04/11/2023

    Jay Petervary

    If you keep tabs on the ultra cycling and bikepacking communities, Jay Petervary is probably a household name. He has set course records for bike packing events around the world, from the 2,745-mile Continental Divide Ride to the Iditarod Trail Invitational. Host of the Fat Pursuit and Gravel Pursuit in Island Park, Idaho, motivational speaker, ultra-endurance athlete and mentor are just a few of his titles. Listen to our inspirational conversation with Jay P. Want to know more? Check out Dirty Teeth MTB and get a little insight into JP's Grand Divide '21 trek and geek out on bike gear tips and trip videos.

  4. 03/14/2023

    M-Lab Steve Hayes

    Listen to our conversation with endurance athlete Steve Hayes. On 12th December, two Jerseymen, Peter Wright and Steve Hayes started the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge. Known as ‘the world’s toughest row’, the race takes participants over 3,000 miles unaided across the Atlantic Ocean. The duo, known as DRAGONFISH ROW, completed the challenge in 54 days, 16 hours and 45 minutes. Listen to our conversation with Steve about this nautical adventure, the ITI 350, his triple ironman, other ultra finishes and more!

  5. 03/10/2023

    M-Lab Episode 14: Molly Lotz, Executive Director of Routt County Crisis Support

    Listen to our conversation with Molly Lotz, the Executive Director of Routt County Crisis Support. We discuss the mission of RCCS, how it works with the community and the benefits it offers to our First Responders as well as the residents of the county. We also chat about their upcoming fundraiser being held on April 1st and the fundraising of efforts of the MANIC team for RCCS.

  6. 02/12/2023

    M-Lab Bennet Murch

    Listen to our conversation with Bennet Murch: a former wildland firefighter, competitive ultrarunner, co-founder of Squak Mountain Co. and fellow MANIC Athlete. Bennet placed third at the Destination Trail Tahoe 200 in 2022 and is signed-up along with Graham and Michelle for Moab 240 in October. You can Rock the Squak for less, use Special Offer Discount Code MANIC30 at checkout.

  7. 01/14/2023

    M-Lab UBUNTU challenge 2023

    https://www.themaniclab.com/posts/the-2023-ubuntu-30-day-challenge

  8. 10/23/2022

    M-Lab Recap, Featuring Zoe Muir

    What's coming up in the near future. A special Veteran's Day Workout. Zoe Muir interview on football. A glimpse into our training for next year.

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About

Two avid endurance athletes are chatting about our Adventures, Endurance Training, Nutrition, and Mental Resilience. Our journeys from small towns in Pennsylvania and New Zealand to the finish lines of ultra-endurance events such as the ITI 1,000 and Bigfoot 200. We speak with individuals who inspire us and we hope they do the same for you.

Information

  • Creator
    Bush + Michelle
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The MLab
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