Everyday Athlete Podcast Network

Run Tri Bike

This is the podcast network of Run Tri Bike, The Premiere Voice of the Everyday Athlete. We bring you the best human-interest stories in endurance sports.

  1. Aug 27

    From 290 Pounds to 314 Miles: An Ultrarunner’s Journey

    From 290 Pounds to 314 Miles: An Ultrarunner’s Journey What happens when you stop worrying about whether you look like an ultrarunner and simply start showing up? On this episode of Beyond The Finish Line, host Joe Hardin sits down with ultrarunner Lisa Decker to talk about a running journey that started with 5Ks, 10Ks and half marathons and eventually led to 100-mile races, multi-day events and the 314-mile Vol State Road Race. Lisa didn't enter endurance sports believing she was fast. She began her journey around 290 pounds and found a home in races where persistence mattered more than pace. Years later, she has completed more than 20 events of 100 miles or longer — along with plenty of DNFs, hallucinations, questionable decisions and stories that could only come from ultrarunning. But the miles aren't the most important part of Lisa's story. She shares why the Snowdrop 55-Hour Ultra became one of the most meaningful races in her life, raising money for pediatric cancer while giving runners the opportunity to dedicate their miles to children and families affected by the disease. Lisa and Joe also talk honestly about failure, finishing last, walking instead of running, finding community at small races and learning that a DNF doesn't mean you don't belong. Because you don't have to run 314 miles to do something that scares you. Sometimes you just have to get comfortable being uncomfortable, show up and find out what you're capable of. 🎙️ Beyond The Finish Line is part of The Everyday Athlete Podcast Network. Keep Connected: Run Tri Bike on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Run Tri Bike on ⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠Joe Hardin on ⁠Instagram⁠Lisa Decker on ⁠Instagram⁠Join the ⁠⁠Everyday Athlete Clubhouse⁠⁠Subscribe to the ⁠⁠Run Tri Bike Newsletter⁠⁠

    From 290 Pounds to 314 Miles: An Ultrarunner’s Journey
  2. Aug 19

    Why Running Won't Tell You Who You Are

    Why do so many runners tie their identity to pace, mileage, race results and social media? In this episode of Enduring Minds, Jason Bahamundi and Evan Birch sit down with ultrarunner, coach and creator Tommy Lewis for one of the deepest conversations we've had about endurance sports, identity and mental health. Tommy shares how running helped pull him through one of the darkest periods of his life, why success can become a trap, and why chasing PRs, podiums and online validation often leaves athletes feeling empty. Together they explore: • Finding your identity beyond running• Why social media creates unrealistic expectations• Learning to trust your body instead of your watch• Why slowing down may actually move you forward• How failure creates confidence• Building a meaningful life outside race results• Defining success on your own terms Training for your first marathon, your tenth ultramarathon or simply trying to become a healthier version of yourself? Press play and enjoy this conversation as it reminds you that your worth has never been measured by a finish line. Because endurance isn't just about running farther. It's about becoming more yourself. Keep Connected: Run Tri Bike on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠Run Tri Bike on ⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠Evan Birch on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Tommy Lewis on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Enduring Minds on ⁠Instagram⁠Join the ⁠⁠⁠Everyday Athlete Clubhouse⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠Run Tri Bike Newsletter⁠

    Why Running Won't Tell You Who You Are
  3. Aug 18

    Starting at 31 | Mélanie Katcher’s Cycling Story

    Mélanie Katcher didn't start cycling until she was 31. Five years later, she's still discovering just how much she's capable of. In this episode of Fireside Chat, Mélanie joins Jason Bahamundi for a conversation about finding cycling as an adult, becoming a stronger athlete in her 30s, and why there's no expiration date on discovering something that changes your life. They talk about women in cycling, representation in endurance sports, finding community, and the importance of seeing people like yourself at the starting line. Mélanie also shares how she discovered duathlon and realized there was another way into multisport including the very important revelation that you can, in fact, skip the swim. But this conversation is about more than bikes, races, or finish lines. It's about belonging. It's about trying something before you're completely convinced you belong there. And it's about realizing you don't need a childhood athletic résumé, a certain body type, or somebody else's permission to call yourself an athlete. Mélanie started at 31. She didn't miss her opportunity. She found it. Listen to this Fireside Chat and then ask yourself: What have you been telling yourself it's too late to start? Take Risks. Bet On Yourself. Keep Connected: Run Tri Bike on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Run Tri Bike on ⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠Mélanie Katcher on ⁠Instagram⁠⁠Join the ⁠⁠Everyday Athlete Clubhouse⁠⁠Subscribe to the ⁠⁠Run Tri Bike Newsletter

    Starting at 31 | Mélanie Katcher’s Cycling Story
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