EPISODE · Sep 12, 2024 · 1H 31M
#54 Kelly Newlon | RAD Boulder, Life Design, and Helping Athletes Know Their Worth
from The Midpacker Podcast · host Freetrail - Hosted by Troy Meadows
The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts. You can now support the MidPacker Pod on Patreon. Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods. Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy’s Coaching Page HERE Want to leave Troy some feedback, recommend a guest, or make a suggestion? LINK HERE "I'm going to start a business and I'm going to feed professional athletes." In this episode, Troy Meadows interviews Kelly Newlon, founder of RAD (Real Athlete Diets). Kelly shares her journey into running and trail racing. She talks about how her love for running started at a young age and how she discovered trail running in high school. Kelly also discusses how RAD came to be and how she merged her passion for culinary arts with her love for the outdoors. She emphasizes the importance of intentionality in life design and making choices that align with your values and goals. Kelly also provides insights into contract negotiations for athletes and the value proposition they bring to brands. In this conversation, Kelly from Rad Boulder discusses athlete contracts, life design, and her involvement with the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP). She shares insights on negotiating athlete contracts, including the importance of knowing your worth, understanding the market, and being willing to walk away. Kelly also talks about the Do Epic Shit Awards, an initiative she started to celebrate individuals making a positive impact in the outdoor community. Additionally, she highlights her work with UNEP, where she collaborates on projects that bring awareness to environmental issues. The conversation provides actionable advice for both elite athletes and everyday individuals looking to create a fulfilling life. Kelly's Links: IG: @radboulder Website: https://www.radboulder.com/ Things we talked about on the show: R.A.D. Boulder Culinary Institute of America Runners Roost in Boulder Ultimate Direction "Do Epic Shit" awards Tim Tolifsons - What Goes Unsaid Dylan Bowman - Pyllars Free to Run Stephanie Case - Pyllars Pod EpisodeStephanie Case - Freetrail Pod Episode Kim Gaylord High Lonesome 100 RUFA - Running Up For Air Jared Cambell Suffer Better - NP in Co Bob Africa & Peter Downing HellBender 100 United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) Mina Guli - Running for the water purity crisis Mina Guli - The Thirst FoundationLewis Pugh - Hudson Swim Mina Guli runs the length of the Seine River in France Jason Koop Favorite Trail - Longs Peak If you are enjoying the content, please consider supporting our sponsors using the links below. Sponsor Links: Run Trail Life Use code: midpackerpod to double the donation from your purchase. Visit RunTrailLife.com to check out our line of Hats and Organic cotton T's. Freetrail Visit Freetrail.com to sign up today. MidPacker Pod Links: Instagram | Patreon Troy Meadows Links: Instagram | Twitter | Website | Strava Freetrail Links: Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube running, trail running, RAD, Real Athlete Diets, culinary arts, life design, intentionality, contract negotiations, value proposition, athlete contracts, negotiation, worth, market, Do Epic Shit Awards, outdoor community, UNEP, environmental issues
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