After months and months of hard work, running a ton of easy miles, track workouts, threshold miles and all the other ancillary work that goes into a marathon build, I was able to go out and compete at the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon. Join me, Katelynn and my coach Jeff Cunningham as we dive into the details of marathon build, race day strategy, fighting through unfavorable weather conditions and finishing with an almost 9:00 PR since June at Missoula Marathon taking my time from 2...

"I wanna talk about my struggles because that's what made me who I am." My latest conversation on The Cherokee Plug Podcast is with Caroline Martin. Caroline is a really inspiring woman who I met over instagram almost 2 years ago and we've been in contact since that time because we're both in the fitness space (plus she's just bad a**) Caroline is a graduate of University of Memphis. She has traveled the country working different jobs while living a bit of the nomad life. She is vulnerable...

Join us for the latest conversation as we take a deep dive into the Missoula Marathon. Jeff, Katelynn and I discuss the last days leading up to the race, the predicament that almost kept me from competing and the importance of respecting the "Marathon gods." Please leave us a rating, review and tag us on IG! Sgi!

Join my friend Ally Griffeth and I for the latest conversation on The Cherokee Plug podcast. We dive into a plethora of actionable takeaways and inspiring topics around fitness, mindset, the power of failure and its ability to propel you forward. We dive into some of our personal challenges with starting something new and experience with failures, Allys 1st marathon AND the powerful question "why cant I?" 4:50- Who is Ally G? 15:20- Relying on motivation. 18:00- Take quitt...

Join Katelynn and I as we take a deep dive into almost every running topic imaginable with my marathon coach Jeff Cunningham. 00:00 - 28:40: Intros, The Genesis of Jeffs running and coaching career. 28:40- Jeff discusses some of the qualities he looks for in prospective runners. 33:20- Pessimism vs Realism. How to make the discrepancy when setting a goal for yourself. 35:33- Happy runners are fast runners, fast runners are successful runners. 40:40- Why is aerobi...

Welcome to another episode of The Cherokee Plug podcast. In this conversation I speak to my friend and fellow runner Kylie Aldaz. Kylie is a person in recovery from heroin addiction and this was her first time sharing her story publicly. Kylie did a phenomenal job taking us through some of her darkest and most challenging moments. For those of us who've suffered from addiction we know all too well the 'bottoms' we encounter along the journey and the overwhelming shame that comes along ...

Not all heroes wear capes. This was my first thought when I heard Stephanie Lawler share her heart and struggles. Living on life's terms can be challenging. Stephanie and her family hit a low back in 2008 and Stephanie was at a crossroads and was at the end of her rope. She didn't know which way was up and the weight of the challenges she was facing became almost unbearable. Suicidal, turning to multiple substances to cope with the storm she was in, she was literally seconds away from ...

Join us as we open up with some housekeeping and info about upcoming episodes and guests. Katelynn and I discuss my latest half marathon performance. We talk about the race atmosphere, morning rituals, and the lead up to race start. I go through the race mile by mile and discuss fueling and hydration, mindset through the miles, and answer some rapid fire questions. Hope you enjoy! Please subscribe and leave us a reiew! Sgi. Thanks.

This episodes' guest is one of my favorite people to to follow on instagram, Rachel Belmont epitomizes grit, determination, passion, and joy. Some of her accomplishments include, 2022 Badwater Cape Fear 51.4 miler- 3rd overall/1st female, 2022 Salt Flats Endurance Run 100miler- 3rd overall/1st female, Skydive Ultrarun 100miler-1st overall, 3days at the Fair 24hr run-117miles. Rachel lives her life to the fullest. You can find her working hard serving others in the healthcare fie...

Join our latest episode as we discuss and dissect Katelynns 1st Ironman finish. Listen as we dive into her preparation and take you through the race day experience and what's next! Leave us a review and if this provides any inspiration or value then share and tag us on social media. Sgi, thanks!

We're back!!!!! Join us as we discuss the feeling of FEAR and some of the commonly used acronyms describing this state of mind. We also dive into our most recent challenge and Life Resume building endeavor, running The Grand Canyon. Come along with us as we talk about the lessons we learned through suffering, giving ourselves permission to fail, and the importance of putting these things on your calendar! Please give us a follow on instagram @_recoverylion86 & @gwy_lioness an...

Rising ESPN star. Award winning sports reporter and journalist. Addiction recovery advocate. Former D-1 gymnast. Sage storyteller. Lauren Sisler has an amazing life resume. She's been covering ESPN College Football for a number of years and has spent countless hours around Alabamas' program and players. Her ability to tell stories is second to none but perhaps the most impactful story she's ever told is her own. While she was a freshman in college she lost both of her parents in the sa...

Some of the best conversations are unscripted. This is one of those times. I called the Chief and hit the record button. We discussed a lot of great topics; things such as the new legislation for the decriminalization of cannabis that was recently tabled, mental health and substance use disorders, other tribes that have legalized cannabis. We also got into his testimony and how life has led him to becoming the EBCI Chief; healthy relationships, qualities of a effective and great leader and so...

Katelynn drops a solocast check-in and discusses the meaning and importance of 'showing up well." Check it out y'all!

About Watts Watts Dantzler is a servant for Jesus. He is an artist that enjoys living every day to the fullest. A former offensive linemen for the University of Georgia Bulldogs, he lost over a hundred pounds in his journey to better health while he was searching for how to get more happiness out of life. He found his new athletic passion in running Ultramarathons. He believes his purpose is to help inspire other to do what inspires them so they can achieve more from life. By putting yo...

Do you ever struggle with self esteem, self confidence, and self worth because you don't have it all together? Show up anyways, share your wounds, your story and always remember Gods strength is made perfect in our weakness. Listen to this solocast as I share from the heart and give you guys updates on future shows. Sgi. Thanks

Matt Huett considers himself a learner, an asker of questions and a provoker of all things unaware. His quest for the holiness of wholeness has seen him venture far from his rural roots in Alabama to the hall of academia in central Florida, the glocal neighborhoods of New York City and now the healing mountains of Western North Carolina. Matt has pastored, professored, poured, performed and pedaled pedagogy in all types of environments and to all manners of people. Traveling from simplicity t...

Join us for a quick conversation on what are some factors that stop you from taking that first step of action towards accomplishing your goals, the barrier of complacency, and the destruction of nay-sayers.

Katelynn and I have our very first conversation about this new endeavor we're on. Be looking for more and more content coming very soon!