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Racing Thoughts: A Podcast

by Racing Thoughts

A podcast about how mental health drives and challenges athletic performance.

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Episodes

  1. Fueling the Mind: How Nutrition Shapes Mental Health with Dr. Theresa DeLorenzo

    Book your free initial consultation here! [email protected] What if your next meal could be part of your mental health plan? In this episode of Racing Thoughts, I sit down with Dr. Theresa DeLorenzo—a registered dietitian, endurance athlete, and expert in integrative nutrition—to...

  2. Root, Rocks, Relentless: Dick Vincent, the OG Mountain Goat

    He’s been called the godfather of gnarly trail running in the Northeast, and-it's not wrong. In this episode, I sit down with Dick Vincent, founder and longtime race director of the legendary Escarpment Trail Run, a 30K through the rugged Catskills known for rocks, roots, and real-deal suffering....

  3. Still Moving Foward: Alyssa Godesky on Finding Strength Beyond Sport

    Ultrarunner, endurance coach, and former pro triathlete Alyssa Godesky joins us to talk about identity, injury, and the mindset behind true endurance. With over 50 ultramarathons, 5 Ironman finishes, and multiple Fastest Known Times (FKTs) to her name—including the Vermont Long Trail and the...

  4. Froms Trails to Triumph

    In this episode of Racing Thoughts, we sit down with Joseph Disanto—a former solo hiker who found more than speed when he laced up his trail shoes. Joseph shares how his journey from the backcountry to the start line transformed not just his body, but his entire sense of identity. From struggling...

  5. No Finish Line: Happily Running Through Recovery

    Race director and ultrarunner from Happily Running Vinny Cappadora—opens up about his journey from active addiction to building a life rooted in miles, meaning, and service. He shares the moments that nearly broke him, the race that changed everything, and how sobriety gave him not just a second...

  6. Pedal & Pulse

    What happens when your body gives out in the middle of one of your life's greatest passion? In this raw and inspiring story, Brian Gatens (from the Dark Zone podcast) recounts the harrowing day his heart stopped mid-ride-an elite adventure racer brought to the brink by a massive heart attack....

  7. An Update

    Just an update on where I've been and where the pod is going HOME | SCOAlbany https://www.trisignup.com/Race/Events/NY/Schenectady/SerenityOnTheTrails

  8. Run Like A Mother

    We talk to two female athletes, Mykel Bridget Czaja and Ellie Maloney, about balancing motherhood and how running factors into their mental health.

  9. Reaching for the Sky(race)

    We talk to Michelle Merlis, skyrunner, and trail runner. We chat about her journey into running from the beginning to the 2022 World Trail Running Championships, the lessons she learned from that experience.

  10. Searching for Sassquad

    We talk to Kim Levinsky, Race Director for Sassquad Trail Running, and seasoned ultrarunner. We discuss the connection between her relationship with running and mental health, Kim's journey into her own mental health with the support of her friends and her community. Trail Running | Sassquad…

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  11. One for the Gipper

    We talk to Anthony Pasaqualino, a runner who shares his story of recovery and his journey to qualify for the Boston Marathon for a very special purpose.

  12. Have a Heart

    We talk to Brian Yates a CPT and a trialthon coach, and his journey to recovery and racing post heart attack.

  13. Marathon for Mom

    We talk to Chris Rusc, who completed the NYC Marathon to raise money for Breast Cancer research in memory of his Mom, who died of breast cancer.

  14. Made of Iron

    We talk to Nate Langlois, a CPT and goal keeping coach, who recently participated in his first Ironman. We discussed our very different mental perspectives we had on race day; facing very difficult racing conditions.

  15. Racing Through Middle School

    We talk to Allison's son Joey Marinucci, a 7th grade student. We briefly chat about his first experiences into triathlons and his very first XC season.

  16. Adventure is out there

    Adventure is out there: We talk to Alyson and Aaron Courain, a married couple who are also veteran adventure racers. We talk about what adventure racing, and how mental mindset is key to success. We also will chat about what drives them to participate in extreme endurance events. NYARA - New York...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A podcast about how mental health drives and challenges athletic performance.

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Racing Thoughts

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A podcast about how mental health drives and challenges athletic performance.

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