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Behind the Sweat
by Alex Weissner
A wellness podcast that answers the questions we all are thinking about when it comes to our mind and bodies. Expect light-hearted and serious discussions about physical fitness, nutrition, mental health and hopefully, insightful takeaways. Hosted by Alex Weissner, athlete, coach, community builder, and your soon-to-be group project leader. Just kidding, kind of. Alex will ask the questions and share the conversations where TMI is definitely included. New episodes drop every Monday. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindthesweatpod/support
Episodes
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Productivity Hack for Working from Home: Putting on Shoes
One thing I’ve done every single day for the past decade before I sit down to work, is put on my shoes. From that very first day I started working for myself back in July 2013, putting on my shoes each morning and walking to my “desk” has been my mental shift into it is time to make sh*t happen.…
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Teaser: New things to come for Behind the Sweat
Last weekend I attended the Powerhouse Women conference in Arizona and left a brand new person. One of my big takeaways was what do I want my personal brand to be? The answer: where wellness meets business. This is part of my authentic code. I want to be known as a wellness entreprenuer and a...
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The Benefits of Cold Plunging + Recovery with Upswell Studio
Recovery is one of the most important things to do for your body as an athlete. Recovery helps us stay active and able to do the activities we love throughout our lives. This conversation taps the experts from Upswell Studio in Denver to offer tips on how and what to do when we aren't running...
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Runcations + Running While Traveling Tips
Spring race season is here and as many of us get ready to board plans to fly around the country and the world, let's to talk about runcations, race travel and running while traveling. Traveling for a race is so much fun because it means having the ability to explore a place that is different from...
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What the **** is a BQ? Why do we care so much about the Boston Marathon with Shawn King from For Your Run
The 127th Boston Marathon will take place next Monday. To prepare for the marathon that started it all, Shawn King from the For Your Run podcast joins the conversation. If you are looking to understand what a BQ is? How to get into the race? How the Bostom Marathon inspired other marathons? Then...
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Slow Down Your Pace to Get Faster
Slow running is where the magic happens. The majority of your runs need to be slow and recovery focused if you want to see improvements. The other 20% of the time go out there and crush. This episode offers tips, benefits and more on how to slow down to get faster. Learn more about working with...
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The Taper Mentality with Dr. Megan Cannon
It’s every single endurance runners favorite topic: tapering. Tapering is one of the hardest parts of any endurance training cycle. Dr. Megan Cannon is a sports psychologist and here to answers all the questions we have about the mental side of tapering. We all know the benefits of the taper but...
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Getting Comfortable on the Trails ft. Lindsley Kump
If you're a runner looking to get off the pavement and explore the great outdoors then this epsidoe featuring trail runner Lindsley Kump is for you. In this episode, Lindsley shares her experiences of running trails in both competitive and recreational environments and offers tips on how to make...
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Goal Setting with Neely Gracey
As athletes we’ve all set some pretty big goals. To get to those big goals we need to make a plan. Professional runner, coach, author and mom, Neely Gracey joins this episode to talk all things goal setting. Listen in and check out the goal setting worksheets below that Neely created in…
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Your Race Day Fueling Plan
Race day always requires some kind of planning espeically when it comes to your fueling. Stevie Lyn Smith is back to chat about all things race day fuel planning. Learn more about race fueling and to grab Stevie's guide click here. Support the podcast by becoming by becoming a paid subscriber…
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Do runners need to strength train?
Runners need to strength train. End of story. No questions. There are so many benefits of strength training for runners from power and injury prevention. Tune in to listen how to incorporate strength training into your training. Spring Group Training is now open! This program is perfect for…
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Getting into the best mindset for every run
Mindset. It’s perhaps the hardest muscle to train as an athlete. Often times we focus so much on the physical aspects of our training that we forget about the mental side. Making sure we are in the right mindset is ultimately the key to our successes. In this episode meet Kaci Ghetmiri. Kacia is...
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Does running have a drinking problem?
Last month A.C. Shilton wrote a story for Runner's World titled, "Does running have a drinking problem?" Brunch Running is a community and brand that does include alcoholic beverages within it's evnets and marketing. That is why this conversation was a very important and a conversation that as a...
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Bringing all the snacks with Holley Samuel
There is a science behind when and how we eat as athletes. In this episode meet Holley Samuel. Holley is a registered dietitian and in this conversation, she takes us through how, when and why we need to fuel for our runs. Learn more about Holley Samuel at holleyfuelednutrition.com. Make sure to...
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Encore: Kylie Bearse on mental health and the outdoors
There is something magical about going out into nature. Nature is not only beautiful to behold but it has almost mystical healing powers. In this episode Kylie Bearse shares with us how getting outdoors helps her mental health and some of her favorite hiking spots in Colorado. Episode takeaways…
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ENCORE: Your recovery plan ft. Denver Sports Recovery
How do you recover from a hard workout? Steve Nagib is the general manager at Denver Sports Recovery, a certified athletic trainer, certified strength and conditioning specialist and holds a masters in human physiology. This conversation will answer lots of your recovery questions from massage to...
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Cutting Things Out ft. Helen Hall
From relationships to building a business, we talk about how to trust our gut with everything. If you start with self care that automatically makes you love yourself more and makes the space for more self love in your life while cutting out things that are not serving you. This conversation will...
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Intro to Trail Running ft. Megan Flanagan
The season is here to get some dirt under our shoes. Trail running is the opportunity to take your running to an whole new level and we are not just talking about altitude. This episode is a conversation for anyone looking to start hitting the trails, experienced trail runners and anyone else who...
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Get a good nights sleep ft. Dr. Carleara Weiss
This episode is all about sleep. There are so many questions about sleep so we went to an expert. We sat down with Dr. Carleara Weiss, Ph.D., MS, RN, is a clinician-scientist and founder of Dr. Weiss Sleep Education, a wellness platform to promote healthy sleep. This episode answers questions…
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Your recovery plan ft. Steve Nagib
How do you recover from a hard workout? Steve Nagib is the general manager at Denver Sports Recovery, a certified athletic trainer, certified strength and conditioning specialist and holds a masters in human physiology. This conversation will answer lots of your recovery questions from massage to...
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Running while female ft. Amy Haas
Runinng is a sport that many of us love. However, running as a woman is very different from running as a man. This episode is all about what it feels like to run as a woman. The freeing feeling. The new experiences. Pushing our bodies to the limits. It also talks about the fear, the precautions...
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Changing our minds ft. Jordan Drankoski
There is a time in our lives for everything and along that path you can change your mind a million times. This conversation with Jordan Drankoski is all about change. We talk about changes we made to where we lived, careers paths and saying goodbye to hustling. SOCIAL @dancing.for.donuts...
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Running is fun ft. Brittany Charboneau
What costume would you run a marathon in? Think about it while you read more about Brittany Charboneau. Brittany is a professional road and trail runner based in Denver, Colorado. She is also known as The Funny Runner, thanks to her background in improv and sketch comedy. And she was the very…
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Chronic injury is not okay ft. Toni Kengor
Not every injury is the result of a fall or an epic crush. Chronic injuries and pain are a real thing and so often we attempt to push through the pain and discomfort. Today my conversation with guest Toni Kengor is all about injury, how we handle injury and how we come back from it. SOCIAL...
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Creating boundaries ft. Dr. Victoria Rodriguez
Creating boundaries is hard AF. Boundaries are one of the tools in your toolbox for your mental health. In this epsiode we are joined by Dr. Victoria Rodriguez. Dr. Victoria is a New York-based psychotherapist, business strategist, and leadership coach focusing on building an individual’s mental...
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Get outside for your mental health ft. Kylie Bearse
There is something magical about going out into nature. Nature is not only beautiful to behold but it has almost mystical healing powers. In this episode Kylie Bearse shares with us how getting outdoors helps her mental health and some of her favorite hiking spots in Colorado. After we recorded...
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Can food help symptoms of seasonal depression? Ft. Stevie Smith with InsideTracker
Can food help to improve mental health and symptoms of seasonal depression? That is the question we ask in this episode. Stevie Smith is registered dietitian and certified sports nutritionist. She is also a nutrition consultant and content creator for InsideTracker, the leading personalized...
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Eric Logan, duathlete and Instagram buddy
Over the past two years we've all made some amazing freinds online. One friend that I've had the priveledge of getting to know and being inspired by is Eric Logan. Eric is a duathlete from Georgia and we met online back in 2020. His motivating posts helped inspired me to attempt my first duathlon...
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Josie Aslakson, USA Wheelchair Basketball, Tokyo Paralympic Athlete
Will it even matter? That’s a question our guest today and many Olympic and Paralympic athletes have been asking themselves. This is the final episode for season 2 and we are ending it with a conversation with Josie Aslakson. Josie is a member of the USA Wheelchair Basketball team. Josie’s story…
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Samantha Shultz, Tokyo Olympian Modern Pentathlon
Persistent and trusting the process is what got our guest today to where she is now. While making it to the Olympics has been her goal for years, it is not the end all be all of her story. Samantha Shultz is a member of Team USA’s Modern Pentathlon and getting ready to head to Tokyo in a few…
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Ginny Thrasher, Olympic Gold Medalist
The road we take is not always the road planned. That is the overarching message from today’s guest Ginny Thrasher. Ginny began her shooting career at the age of 14 after a hunting trip with her grandfather sparked an interest. Then in high school she tried out for the Rifle Team and immediately...
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Paige McPherson, 3x Olympian and the 2012 Bronze Medalist in Taekwondo
Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1! We are kicking off the season, pun intended, with 3x Olympian and the 2012 Bronze Medalist in Taekwondo Paige McPherson. Adopted when she was only four days old, Paige has had an amazing journey to the Games. As many younger siblings often do, they choose to tag...
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Christina Muccio aka Mooch, cycling instructor, entrepreneur, coach
This is our final episode for season one and it’s been a fabulous one! Thank you all for tuning in and your support. My guest for this episode is Christina Muccio aka Mooch. Mooch and I met years ago at a spin studio in Denver. We hit it off and have been keeping up with each other since. Mooch…
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Maddy Ciccone, Master Instructor Soul Cycle
Sometimes you need to go into a situation without a backup plan. Figuring it out is what Maddy Ciccone did and today she is a master instructor at Soul Cycle. Maddy and I caught up last week and could have talked for hours. We talk about how she left her marketing job to pursue her passion for...
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Georganne Moline, hurdler, Olympian
Today’s episode features Georganne Moline, Olympic hurdler. This title might tell you a little bit about who Georganne is but it does not define her. During our conversation Georganne got vulnerable about her struggles post-2016 games and how she had to work to find joy on the track again. We…
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Alex Aust, professional lacrosse player, coach and entrepreneur
There is nothing like being a part of a team. The bond through the good times and the tough times. Today my guest is Alex Aust, a professional lacrosse player and member of the US national team and the ultimate female badass. Our conversation goes deep into Alex’s life on the field and off the...
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Regina Montgomery, professional ballerina
Confidence is a superpower that we all have. Today my guest is Regina Montgomery, a demi soloist with the Tulsa Ballet. Regina shares her story of how her childhood dream of becoming a professional dancer came true and gives us an inside look into the world of ballet. Ballet holds a special place...
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Sarah Canney, professional snowshoe runner, mama and event producer
The road to our goals is paved with hurdles and obstacles. In today’s episode I chat with snowshoe runner, entrepreneur, and mama Sarah Canney. Sarah has been a lifelong athlete and found running in college as part of her eating disorder recovery journey. We talk about how Sarah recovered and...
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Arshay Cooper, rower, author, activist
Having courage does so not mean the absence of fear. Having courage is being scared but still moving forward. This is part of the message Arshay Cooper shared with me when we chatted. Arshay Cooper is a rower, activist, and author of the memoir, A Most Beautiful Thing. His memoir shares the story...
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Scott Stallings, professional golfer, husband, father
You can do and try your best, but that does not always mean that you will win. In this episode I chat with Scott Stallings, professional golfer, husband and father. Before turning pro in 2007, Scott and his college advisor wrote a business plan for how he could have a career out on the course.…
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Carly and Maddie Biron, sisters, swimmers and founders of Built by Biron
Having a sister is one of the most amazing relationships a person can have in their lives. Now imagine that you and your sister compete in the same event at the same time for the same school. She’s still your biggest cheerleader but now she’s also your competition. That is part of the story of...
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Ola Khaldi Alghazzouli, swimmer, women's fitness and wellness advocate
Introduction to sports is not the same for us all. Ola Khaldi Alghazzouli is a certified personal trainer, functional fitness specialist and swim instructor. This past summer she launched “Swim4Akhirah” to speak up about swimming for the Muslim woman and to bring further diversity into the…
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Mike Aidala, coach, health and wellness expert
Sports teach us so much, like curiosity, resiliency and control. On today’s episode is Mike Aidala. Mike is a Denver-based health and wellness expert who guides individuals that are looking to build stability, flexibility and strength. Not only does he inspire you to work on your physical body…
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Callie Vinson, ultra runner, Strava art designer
In this episode I chatted with Callie Vinson. Callie is an ultramarathon runner and advertising copywriting professional. She's originally from Orlando, graduated with her B.F.A. and M.A. in advertising from SCAD in Savannah and currently lives in Chicago, working on the creative side for an ad...
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Patricia McNeal, stroke survivor, cyclist
Age does not limit our goals. That is the message Patricia McNeal would love for all women to hear. Patricia is a stroke survivor who began her fitness journey in 2012 and then decided to ride her bicycle across the country. Today her and her husband ride their bikes everywhere and she is…
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Madeline Koop, professional runner, dog mama and blogger
Madeline Kopp is a professional 800 meter runner for Under Armour. She lives and trains in Washington D.C, with the District Track Club. She graduated from Duke University in 2017 where she ran track and received a bachelors in Global Cultural Studies. When not running you can find her at the...
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Bonus episode! A moment with your host
This first season has been amazing so far! Before we continue hearing the stories from amazing athletes, I wanted to take a minute and give you the opportunity to get to know me better. This week's episode is a solo one. I'll answer the questions you've heard me ask others and a few listeners…
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Amy Rivers, runner and coach
So many of us identify ourselves by the word athlete and the sport we play, especially during our high school and college years. Amy Rivers, a Denver-based runner and coach did. She lived and breathed running. It was how she made her choice on where to attend college. In this episode, she shares...
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Lara Gruden, professional triathlete, Team USA
Triathlons are a beast. If you haven’t tried one yet, I challenge you. There is so much grit and grace that goes into this event. For at least the past two years I’ve been following Lara Gruden on Instagram. Lara is a professional triathlete based in Tucson, Arizona. In this episode we chat about...
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Jillian Keaveny, co-founder Compass Fitness, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Enneagram Lover
In episode 3 I chat with Jillian Keaveny. Jillian is a full time fitness and yoga instructor, personal trainer and FNTP in Denver, Colo. Alongside co-founding Compass Fitness and her full time teaching schedule, Jillian produces fitness and yoga events, including 5280 Magazine's Wellness Boost…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A wellness podcast that answers the questions we all are thinking about when it comes to our mind and bodies. Expect light-hearted and serious discussions about physical fitness, nutrition, mental health and hopefully, insightful takeaways. Hosted by Alex Weissner, athlete, coach, community builder, and your soon-to-be group project leader. Just kidding, kind of. Alex will ask the questions and share the conversations where TMI is definitely included. New episodes drop every Monday. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindthesweatpod/support
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