Peach Podcast

Doug & Daryl
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  • HEALTH & FITNESS

Two guys and an occasional guest breaking open topics on: Purpose, Energy, Attitude, Commitment and Health through shared experiences.

  1. 2D AGO

    S5EP002: Run Like The Winded: How One Dad Turned A Text Thread Into A 25-Runner Movement

    Send a text A two-hour family dance party and a throwaway text thread shouldn’t lead to a 25-runner movement—but that’s exactly what happened. We sit down with Austin Zertuche, a Sacramento County dad who transformed casual “let’s run” messages into the St. Mel Striders, an official school-parent running club that trains busy adults from 5Ks to half marathons while raising funds for their Catholic school community. Austin takes us from his early childhood roots and work-heavy high school years to discovering running through Fleet Feet programs, where accountability and structure turned effort into joy. He shares the simple blueprint that made the Striders stick: clear rules of positivity and respect, two training tracks with volunteer coaches, a 10-week plan anchored by the long run, and relentless encouragement through shared screenshots and honest check-ins. The result? Stronger times, real friendships, and the kind of momentum that carries people through Sacramento heat and over finish lines. We also dig into the leadership behind volunteer fitness communities: planning kickoff calls, writing useful emails, answering questions on hydration, fueling, and mobility, and wearing all the hats—coach, organizer, treasurer, hype crew. Austin’s insights are practical and human, grounded in the belief that consistency is contagious when people feel safe to show up at their own pace. The most moving thread might be the family effect: kids biking alongside long runs, little ones copying stretches on the living room floor, and children cheering as parents chase goals they can see and touch. By the end, we’re looking ahead to bigger goals like CIM and first marathons, with a shared confidence that ordinary actions—done with purpose, energy, attitude, commitment, and health—can change lives. If you’ve been waiting to start, borrow this playbook, invite a friend, and let community carry you forward. If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a nudge, and leave a quick review to help others find us. For anyone entering the 4th Quarter of life (50-60 & Beyond!) check out: https://thefourthquarterpodcast.buzzsprout.com

    43 min

  2. JAN 13

    S5EP01: A Year Off Social Media, Goals, And The Power Of Healthy Fear

    Send a text Fear doesn’t whisper; it shouts. We open with the snap back from Maui warmth to winter training and a cross-Atlantic work trip, then step straight into a raw conversation about using fear as fuel. One of us shares a full year off social media and the surprising lesson that almost no one notices when you step away—freeing you from comparison and pulling you back to faith, clarity, and purposeful posting. From there, we put big stakes in the ground: a 100-mile race and the Sedona 125 with serious elevation and heat. The gap from a past 50-miler to those distances is real, and saying “I am scared” out loud becomes the first move toward an honest plan. We unpack fear as a tool, not a verdict. Healthy fear gets you out the door at 4:45 a.m.; unhealthy fear freezes you at mile zero imagining mile 90. The fix is process over outcomes: win January with 30–35 weekly miles, strength twice, cross-train, dial nutrition, and rest on purpose. Stories from the Death Ride climb bring it to life—where a cup of noodles, a lawn chair, and too much talk can end your day. Movement changes mindset; descend first, decide later. We share a simple four-step framework to navigate fear fast: Pause to stop the spin, test your Perception, return to Presence, and reconnect to Purpose. With practice, that cycle turns panic into progress. We close by reframing goals through Tony Robbins’ lens: we’re not built to achieve, we’re built to grow. Growth makes us happier, more generous, and more resilient—in sport, work, and relationships. If you already fell off your resolution, start again today. Do it scared. Stack one small win. And if this conversation helps you find your footing, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a quick review so more people can use fear as a tool for growth.

    40 min

  3. JAN 1

    S4EP12: From Sea Level To 10,023 Feet: A Haleakala Ascent, Lessons In Grit, And The Power Of Team Support

    Send a text We climb Haleakala from sea level to 10,023 feet, turn a vacation into an adventure, and learn why support, fuel, and mindset matter more than perfect legs. A friend’s injury reshapes the day, the descent gets dicey, and we end the year grateful, active, and ready to keep momentum. • why Maui for year-end and how the plan formed • fueling strategy matters • Eric’s injury and pivot to support MVP • mental tactics of 1,000-foot chunks • summit push, thin air, and emotional payoff • freezing descent andcoffee warm-up • active vacation philosophy and daily training • running milestones, rucking for recovery, process focus • community shoutouts and a 49ers win • “no resolutions, just keep it rolling”

    43 min

  4. 12/21/2025

    S4EP11: Inside CIM, First Marathon Mindset & Big Lessons

    Send a text What happens when a lifelong lifter turns himself into a runner and an ultra guy finally toes the line at a road marathon? We dive into a full, unfiltered walk-through of the California International Marathon—why 26.2 felt worth the leap, how the training actually fit into real life, and the pacing decisions that made race day feel strong instead of shattered. From expo buzz and shakeout nerves to the bus ride, the frosty start, and that roaring finish by the Capitol, we bring you inside the moments that matter. Max shares how a 3 a.m. alarm, union trade hours, and three days of lifting paired with steady long runs to shave nearly two minutes per mile. Daryl explains converting trail and ultra endurance into road rhythm with weekly mileage targets, a delta 30K test, and a plan to avoid the start-line sprint. We unpack the power of heart rate pacing, the discipline of letting friends go early, and the late-race calculus when the Sac State bridge shows up and your legs refuse to turn over any faster. Fueling, electrolytes, and simple choices like posture and core strength get their due—because they decide whether you’re sprinting the chute or cramping on the curb. Beyond splits and gels, this is a story about community and identity. CIM’s organization, crowds, and volunteers—bananas, bands, and all—create an atmosphere that lifts thousands. We talk about the quiet minute after the medal, the way kids light up at the fence, and why “enjoy your race” is the best send-off you can give a runner. Finish lines have a way of changing what you believe about yourself. That’s why the calendar is already inked for CIM and the San Francisco Marathon. If this sparks something, hit follow, share it with a friend who needs a nudge, and drop your next goal or target time in a review. Subscribe for more real training talk, smarter pacing, and stories that push you to start—then finish.

    53 min

  5. 12/12/2025

    From Rare Cancer To Community: Meet Jonathan Pascual...The Power Of Service

    Send a text What would you do if time felt short? We sit down with endurance athlete and clinician Jonathan Pascual to explore how a rare cancer diagnosis reshaped his relationship with pain, purpose, and community. From the start, Jonathan’s story defies the usual arc: he built a free backyard ultra that drew 600 people and raised nearly $90,000 for paraganglioma research, precisely because removing barriers created a bigger impact. His pre-race challenge—love harder, serve others, embrace discomfort—turns a run into a mission. Jonathan opens up about living with metastases across his spine, skull, ribs, and pelvis, and why movement is medicine when practiced with care. He breaks down how attention, breath, and low-intensity training can push pain into the background without glorifying suffering. Then he brings us to Kona. Halfway through the Ironman swim, the math said he was done. Venous compression made horizontal breathing brutal. Cameras and kayaks followed the last swimmer. He chose to continue anyway—stroke by stroke, flipping to breathe—reaching shore with minutes to spare and crying for the chance to go on. Threaded through his story is Stoic wisdom—memento mori as a daily compass—and a layered identity that doesn’t crumble when sport is stripped away. We talk about building a community-first event, protecting its soul while scaling, and the fundraising model that keeps donations where they matter. Most of all, Jonathan leaves us with a playbook anyone can use: start with courage, ask for help, and make the first step so easy you’ll do it tomorrow, and the next day. If this conversation moved you, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a nudge, and leave a review to help more people find it. Your one small action today might be the ripple someone else needs. Check out JP’s Backyard Ultra: https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Napa/JPsBackyardUltraHike Want to get more info or become part of the mission: https://linktr.ee/jonathanpascual?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=5198111e-a050-4646-a892-e11b5f0ef278 Follow Jonathan on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jpconbrio?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

    59 min

  6. 11/18/2025

    S4EP09: There Is No Finish Line

    Send a text A simple sign flipped our perspective: there is no finish line. Not as a threat, but as a quiet promise that health, purpose, and progress don’t end at a medal or a milestone. We go back to our Peach roots—purpose, energy, attitude, commitment, health—and unpack how a longevity mindset changes the way we train, work, and show up for the people we love. We talk about the trap of quick fixes and why they fade once the event is over, and we trade them for small, repeatable habits that build a life you can carry for decades. That means redefining success when plans go sideways, choosing consistency over perfection, and designing weeks that flex around travel, schedules, and stress. We share practical strategies: planning before you’re on the road, celebrating small wins to build momentum, and using run-walk intervals or conversational pacing to keep injuries at bay. The goal isn’t to crush every workout—it’s to keep moving next year and ten years from now. The conversation gets personal: how identity-based habits—“I’m a runner,” “I’m a healthy person”—pull better choices from us even on hard days. We cover the foundations that make training sustainable: quality sleep, hydration, simple nutrition, stress management, and a routine that’s portable across seasons of life. When your identity aligns with your actions, the work feels less like a grind and more like a promise you’re proud to keep. If the finish line keeps moving, maybe that’s good news. It means we get to keep writing the story. Tune in, get practical tools to start small today, and share this with someone who’s ready to trade all-or-nothing for always-becoming. If this resonated, subscribe, leave a review, and tell us your next small win.

    33 min

  7. 11/02/2025

    S4EP08: Where Limits End And Grit Begins: Backyard Ultra 101

    Send a text Miss the feeling of momentum? We hit reset and dive straight into the wild world of Backyard Ultras—the strangely simple, brutally honest format where runners tackle a 4.167-mile loop every hour on the hour until only one person remains. No prize purse. No fanfare. Just a whistle, a corral, and a test of pacing, patience, and pure grit. We break down why the loop is exactly 4.167 miles, how the hourly restart changes everything, and what it takes to manage nutrition, sleep deprivation, and mindset when the clock rules your decisions. From flooded trails and road alternates to the chilling quiet between whistles, you’ll hear how the smallest choices—when to sit, what to eat, how to breathe—become the difference between another lap and a DNF. We revisit the jaw-dropping numbers from Big’s Backyard: 114 laps for the win, eight athletes over 100 yards, and the kind of sportsmanship that turns a race into a study of character. Along the way, we talk benefits and risks. The 40% rule shows up when your brain says you’re done and your body proves otherwise, but there’s a cost if you ignore recovery and reality. We share practical ways to try the format safely: start with one yard, bring a simple kit, train your night legs, and consider rucking four miles in an hour if you’re building back from injury. The community matters as much as the mileage—first-timers chasing three laps get the same cheers as elites chasing records. We’re also lacing up for the NorCal Backyard Ultra at Folsom, practicing night loops, and testing one-hour routines to stay sharp. If you need a clean slate or a challenge that fits any level, this format can be your reset button—one whistle, one lap, one decision at a time. If the episode moves you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs a nudge, and leave a review with your guess: how many hours could you last?

    29 min

  8. 10/03/2025

    S4EP07: When time feels short, purpose runs long; What Would You Do Different If Time Were Short?

    Send a text In this episode we connect you with purpose-led endurance, about starting the next lap even when you know you won’t finish, and about riding at 85% without letting pride get in the way of progress. We break down how a backyard ultra actually works—3.5 miles with 550 feet of climbing every lap, every hour on the hour—and why the real race is against the clock and your own head. JP’s opening message set the tone: lean into discomfort, endure with purpose, and live with urgency and compassion. Six hundred runners showed up, sponsors and volunteers turned a free event into a masterclass in community, and the field thinned from a sea of starters to the few still making cutoffs as the hours wore on. We talk pacing that scales—hike the steeps, run the runnable, protect the downhills—and the moment a 59:30 finish turned into the most important choice of the day: step back out for lap ten, tag the gate, and own the DNF with pride. Day two brought a different test: swollen feet, tight shoes, coastal rain, and legs capped at 85%. Acceptance became the winning strategy. We share how to ride within your reality, measure effort over ego, and use cold rain like a moving ice bath to keep rolling over long climbs. These lessons roll forward to bigger goals like the Sedona 125: break long into small, decide once and repeat often, and keep your why front and center when fatigue makes the questions loud again. If you’re craving a shot of real talk about resilience, community, and cause-driven training, you’ll feel at home here. Hit play, share this with a friend who needs a nudge, and if it resonates, subscribe and leave a quick review—what’s the next hard thing you’re saying yes to? Check out JP's open remarks before kicking off 600 ultra runners in support of cancer and each other: https://youtu.be/66qrJQQe_rw?si=3plhSbRWWnnutHLP

    41 min
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Two guys and an occasional guest breaking open topics on: Purpose, Energy, Attitude, Commitment and Health through shared experiences.

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  • Creator
    Doug & Daryl
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    73
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Peach Podcast
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