Emma Thompson is a former collegiate and standout swimmer from the Pacific Northwest. For the latest episode of the podcast, I sit down with Emma on the eve of her 22nd birthday to learn about her life after swim—the transition from being a full-time athlete to a full-time working professional.
This episode is for parents, young athletes and coaches working with teenage and twenty-something athletes. Emma’s story and candor serves as inspiration and a cautionary tale. ET is the epitome of the remake—the embodiment of what it looks like to let go of one part of our identity, to pursue a new path, intentionally and thoughtfully making sure that our actions are in alignment with our priorities.
Spirited, feisty, wise beyond her years and full of heart, Emma Thompson has been a source of inspiration for my young swimmer and I’m confident that in this conversation she will provide much needed perspective (perhaps a desperately needed perspective shift) of how we can best support young athletes as they chase their watery (performance) dreams, while fostering a strong sense of identity and self outside of the pool, track, playing field, or court.
WNbL,
Emma’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emthompsonn/#
Website: beaudacious.com
Michael’s Instagram: @michaelleachba
Show’s Instagram: @thebounceforward
Michael's Mindset and Mental Endurance Coaching: https://beaudacious.com/coaching/
We’ve brought back Mike McCormack, founder of one of the most celebrated (and kickass) mountain bike stage races in North America. The Breck Epic remains true to its roots, filled big, long backcountry rides at high elevation in Breckenridge, Colorado. In our last episode with Mike, we riffed on his diversity, equity and inclusion efforts to welcome all riders, regardless of age, race, creed, ethnicity or gender. In this conversation, we dive into what makes the Breck Epic the iconic race that it’s become.
Tipping off on Sunday, August 10th, 2025, the Breck will be celebrating its 17th year and it just keeps getting bigger and better—while keeping the rider numbers and thus the rider experience, stable. In this fireside chat, we explore Mike’s concerted effort to promote women’s cycling through the Breck Epic Women’s Tour (they hosted 60 women in the pro field in 2024), along with his ecosystem approach to event organizing including 3-nights of sustainable fireworks (yep, fireworks at the Breck in ’25), the Women’s Cycling Summit and year two of Breck Bike Week.
Quintessential Mike McCormack, his style is very much his own and he shows up raw, real, and willing to bare all. Affable, eccentric and honest, listening to Mike Mac flow on all things event organizing and bike racing is a trip worth taking.
WNbL,
Breck Epic Website : https://breckepic.com/
Breck Epic Instagram: @breckepic
Website: beaudacious.com
Michael’s Instagram: @michaelleachba
Show’s Instagram: @thebounceforward
Michael's Mindset and Mental Endurance Coaching: https://beaudacious.com/coaching/
For the second episode of Season 3, we’re bringing back a Bounce Forward fan favorite, Haley Smith. If you haven’t listened to Episode 1 of Season 3, with Haley, we’d highly encourage you to do so as it sets the table for this most recent conversation.
In the days following her return from South Africa, Haley and I sat down to unpack her eight stages of racing on the Western Cape, for the legendary Absa Cape Epic. In this conversation we explore Haley’s take on resilience, how she navigated the struggle bus early on, lessons she learned about herself and her racing parter and why the teammate component of the Cape Epic makes for a truly special and eye opening experience.
Filled with Haley insights and wisdom, we dive beyond the watts, exploring how she overcomes self-doubt, mantras, mental cues, the power of believing in potential, and why it’s easier to suffer in a pair.
WNbL,
Cover art photo by Trek Bikes
Haley’s Website: https://www.haleyhuntersmith.com/
Haley’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/haleyhuntersmith
Website: beaudacious.com
Michael’s Instagram: @michaelleachba
Show’s Instagram: @thebounceforward
Michael's Mindset and Mental Endurance Coaching: https://beaudacious.com/coaching/
Haley Smith is one of the biggest names in the world of North American off road cycling and a Bounce Forward original.
In today’s conversation, on International Women’s Day, we take a deep dive with one of our favorite International Women—Canadian off road racer, Haley Smith. On the eve of her trip to South Africa to race the notorious Cape Epic Stage Race, we explore the immense health challenges that Haley navigated in 2024 and how she mentally prepared to return to racing after a year of adversity.
We’ll also discuss topics such as courage and confidence in endurance racing, how she’s diversifying her race calendar, and why Haley isn’t shying away from pursuing performance goals in her post oxygen-less Haley season..
Haley shares a shift in perspective and how for the first time, she’s learning the value of rest in life and training. Honest, transparent, thoughtful, Haley always inspires and impresses with her wisdom and witty sense of humor.
From feeling like she was suffocating on the bike (and on the couch), to navigating the uncertainty of whether she’d ever race again, Haley takes us into the heart of her struggles and how she’s endured and come out the other side, stronger—mentally and physically—despite, and perhaps because of the hardship.
Raw, real and honest, Haley shares how she’s feeling freer, lighter and more grounded than ever.
This one’s a real treat and true to the Bounce Forward mission of how we rise from illness, loss and setback.
WNbL,
Haley’s Website: https://www.haleyhuntersmith.com/
Haley’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/haleyhuntersmith
Website: beaudacious.com
Michael’s Instagram: @michaelleachba
Show’s Instagram: @thebounceforward
Michael's Mindset and Mental Endurance Coaching: https://beaudacious.com/coaching/
In this episode of Roll On, Cole Paton, we’ll dive into Cole’s 2024 season—exploring the highs and lows of the Lifetime Grand Prix, Marathon Nationals and Marathon Worlds.
This conversation also explores Cole’s relationship with fellow racer and Olympian Savilia Blunk, lessons learned from ‘going for it’ with friend Bradyn Lange at Chequamegon, and the insight that inspired the rest of his season after taking a more conservative approach (holding back) at Sea Otter. We’ll revisit Cole’s frustrating end to the season in Bentonville, why he dug so deep when sick at The Rad and what’s motivating Cole most going into 2025.
Raw, real and vulnerable, Cole shows up for Roll On as he does for race day—holding nothing back and giving listeners a look inside the mind and heart of one of the top off-road cyclists in North America.
On a side-note, we had this episode scheduled for publication on November 20, but tragedy struck my family the evening before. There’s a multitude of reasons I chose to team up with Cole for this partnership, and all I can say, is that he’s been showing up for me and my family in a bigger way than he’ll ever know. Sincere, authentic and true—that’s the Cole I know. The straw the stirs the drink—he’s a straight up animator on race day.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, Cole Paton is the real deal—and he’s so much more than a bike racer. He’s a friend, partner, son, uncle, brother and down to earth, humble and full of grace dude, who just so happens to be one of the fastest men on two wheels.
We hope you enjoy the listen!
Cole’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colepaton/
Website: beaudacious.com
Michael’s Instagram: @michaelleachba
Show’s Instagram: @thebounceforward
These are hard ones to write and even more challenging ones to record. My dad was such a big believer in this show and in this work. On the eve of the publication date for our next episode of Roll On, Cole Paton, we tragically and unexpectedly lost my father.
In the wake of this huge loss, we've had to pump the brakes on the show. We've got some big names and episodes in the pipeline, but the podcast has been on hold. This is my attempt to jump back in the saddle and bounce forward, much like the 'Dear Momma' episode I recorded last fall after suddenly losing my mom, this one is a tribute to my dad. It's raw, it's real and it's vulnerable. In this recording I share a letter I wrote my dad, since there was no opportunity to say 'goodbye' along with the obituary I crafted for him.
My dad was the embodiment of what it looks like to Be Audacious and to live the BA Way. He was our Eddie Aikau, a waterman that would always go and would always encourage others to 'Go for it."
If more people lived like my dad, our world would be far less messed up and far more authentic and true. He was all about what is just, right and verdant. He was unafraid, unapologetic, unabashed, always showing up for those he loved, a fighter (metaphorically and physically, truly a fighter, a street fighter and boxer who wouldn't hesitate to haul off and cold cock someone who deserved it). He was never one to get caught up worrying about what others thought of him. He stayed true to the end. And he was a man that was dealt far more than most, a stoic, resilient and courageous fighter and lover. To walk his path, you had to develop fortitude, resilience and mental endurance, so my work, as a mental endurance coach is literally a tip of the hat to my dad and all that we've been dealt.
I'm proud of this obituary I wrote for my pop's. Hope you enjoy
Stephen Michael Leach's obituary
And here's one with some additional pictures
https://everloved.com/life-of/stephen-leach/obituary/
I know this one won't be for everyone, so feel free to take a pass, as my dad would say, if you've got a problem with it, "All the way up with a red-hot-poker'. But for those who knew him, those who loved him, for me, for Kamiah and Amanda, for our family and friends, and for anyone of you wanting to live the BA Way, wanting to throw off the shackles of societal norms, this story of a street fighting man, may just give you a lift and inspiration.
Website: beaudacious.com
Michael’s Instagram: @michaelleachba
Show’s Instagram: @thebounceforward
Michael's Mindset and Mental Endurance Coaching: https://beaudacious.com/coaching/
Cole Tininenko is a sales guru from Allied Cycle Works. He’s also a lifelong athlete who loves to go fast on two wheels.
In this conversation we learn about Cole’s introduction to two wheeled adventures and his love for his hometown, Bentonville, Arkansas. We’ll also explore Cole’s newest adventure—fatherhood and how he’s navigating being a parent and a husband, with a full-time job that he loves and a deep desire for pedaling fast on one of Allied's latest treasures.
A stoic at heart, we’ll discuss how Cole and his wife are moving forward after a tornado ripped through Bentonville and how this experience along with the birth of their child and the complications that followed have provided perspective and a profound shift from a bike centric drive to a family first philosophy.
Cole’s candor, thoughtfulness and self awareness are reminders that being a Joe doesn’t mean we should be living any less intentionally than a pro.
WNbL,
Allied Cycle Works: https://alliedcycleworks.com/
Cole's Instagram: @coletininenko
Website: beaudacious.com
Michael’s Instagram: @michaelleachba
Show’s Instagram: @thebounceforward
Michael's Mindset and Mental Endurance Coaching: https://beaudacious.com/coaching/
This episode is powered by The Bicycle Station
We’re couldn’t be more excited to announce a new partnership here at the Bounce Forward and Be Audacious. We’re teaming up with one of the fastest (and baddest) men on two wheels, Cole Paton. The Bounce Forward as you know it isn’t going anywhere, we’ll still do long form, in depth conversations with athletes and performers, but we’re going to add another layer with our new show within the show Roll On, Cole Paton.
In this first episode of Roll On, Cole Paton, we take a deep dive into Cole’s time in Bentonville for the final event of the 2024 Life Time Grand Prix—Big Sugar. We explore the mental challenges Cole had to hurdle, unable to race the final weekend of his season. In true Roll On and Bounce Forward fashion, Cole shares how he worked through being too sick to compete in the last big throw down of 2024 and how he’s embracing the beginning of his off-season.
With the show title, Roll On, we’re giving a nod to Cole’s path as one of the top off-road endurance cyclists in North America, staying true to what it looks like to ‘Bounce Forward,’ while representing where we grew up, the Evergreen State, and the Columbia River watershed, ‘Roll On Columbia roll on,’ if you know, you know.
With Roll On, we’re going to bring you stories from inside the game, inside the mind and inside the season of Cole Paton. We’re going to consistently connect with Cole, checking in, unpacking things after the highs and lows of big events, like Leadville, any and all Life Time Grand Prix races and Marathon Worlds and Nationals, just to name a few.
These conversations will be raw, real and vulnerable—and as a result, we believe, really powerful, adding value and telling some damn good stories.
We’ll also utilize this show as an opportunity for Cole to share any big announcements, or just riff, talk story and share what’s on his mind. Our goal here is to share Cole’s experiences afield with the world—with you, the listener.
If you don’t know Cole, you’re about to, and I can tell you with 100% certainty, he’s the real deal.
We plan to bring some fresh perspective and strong energy—while keeping it light and loose. We’re really passionate about this canvas we’re painting, this connection we’re building and this thing we’re creating.
We hope you’ll join us on this journey.
Cole’s Instagram: @colepaton
Website: beaudacious.com
Michael’s Instagram: @michaelleachba
Show’s Instagram: @thebounceforward
Lauren De Crescenzo is a cycling icon, gravel racing protagonist, winner of the biggest off-road races on the continent, and TBI (traumatic brain injury) survivor, advocate and champion.
In this conversation, on the first official day of her off-season, we explore how LDC became a paragon of off-road endurance cycling, her propensity to shake things up by taking flyers early and often, and how she became a poster child for grit and tenacity. Lauren shares stories from Unbound (triumph and flats), winning The Rad Dirt Fest for the 3rd time, and how she found gravel.
We’ll also discuss her decorated collegiate career, her near fatal crash and traumatic brain injury (the before and after), her Master’s degree of Public Health in Epidemiology and her time working at the Centers for Disease Control. We’ll wrap up this deep dive exploring her latest adventure as a privateer and her advocacy work for the TBI community and the Craig Hospital.
Lauren’s candor, courage, compassion and witty sense of humor are on full display throughout this conversation—as is her high intelligence and charismatic nature. She’s got the best laugh in the game and races with her heart. The Queen of the comeback, or better put, the epitome of the bounce forward, LDC’s maturity, wisdom and perspective will offer aspiring athletes a glimpse into the mind of one of the baddest and fastest women on two wheels.
WNbL,
Lauren’s Instagram: @laurenissima
LDC Merch: https://e9aece-3.myshopify.com/collections/all
Website: beaudacious.com
Michael’s Instagram: @michaelleachba
Show’s Instagram: @thebounceforward
Michael's Mindset and Mental Endurance Coaching: https://beaudacious.com/coaching/
This episode was powered by The Bicycle Station
In today’s episode I sit down for a conversation with Devon Dabney from DR Performance. Devon wears a lot of hats, working for Wahoo Fitness, leading DR Fitness with her partner Robert, all while pushing the limits as a strong, bold and fearless racer, leaning into triathlons of all distances.
From Kona to 70.3, the indoor training studio to the community and team that DR Performance is building, from navigating injury to breaking long standing swim records at LSU, we’ll dive into the deep end with Devon.
I walked away from my conversation with Devon, inspired by her grit, grace, tenacity, dedication and unwavering drive to not only become the best version of herself, but to foster a team that provides a positive space for her athletes to do the same.
Whether you’re parent of a young swimmer, navigating your own swim dreams, thinking of jumping into a bold and daring endeavor, or just want to see what you can absorb from a highly successful athlete and coach, I’m confident that you’ll find something worthwhile in today’s listen.
WNbL,
DR Performance: https://www.instagram.com/devonandrobert_tri/
Website: beaudacious.com
Michael’s Instagram: @michaelleachba
Show’s Instagram: @thebounceforward
Michael's Mindset and Mental Endurance Coaching: https://beaudacious.com/coaching/
This episode was powered by The Bicycle Station
In today’s episode I sit down with husband, dad, rider and strong man, David Curtis. David is featured in my favorite Leadville short documentary, Chase The Storm chronicling CrossFit Legend, Rich Fronning as he and David raced for Mayhem Madness. The man, David Curtis just keeps digging deeper and getting faster at the highest, hardest mountain bike race in North America.
But David Curtis is far more than a rider and racer. He’s a committed father, a dedicated husband, a fearless leader and a deep thinker. In today’s conversation we explore parenting, faith, leadership, being a person of color in the ultra marathon world, training for long endurance events in harsh winter climates, motivation and how we can consistently keep our bodies moving for the long haul.
This one is raw and real. David is determined to keep showing up each day for the people and pursuits that most matter to him. I’m confident that you’ll all find David to be thoughtful, authentic, reflective and committed to leaving this world a better place. Talk about a good human, David Curtis is just that.
WNbL,
Chase The Storm: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=chase+the+storm
Website: beaudacious.com
Michael’s Instagram: @michaelleachba
Show’s Instagram: @thebounceforward
Michael's Mindset and Mental Endurance Coaching: https://beaudacious.com/coaching/
This episode was powered by The Bicycle Station
In today’s episode I have the pleasure of sitting down with Brianne Kwasny. Brianne is a former collegiate soccer player and current endurance athlete. After winning her age group at the Breck Epic in 2023, she competed in the pro division at the Breck in 2024, holding her own, and racing her race.
In this conversation we’ll explore how Brianne balances her demanding professional work life while staying consistent in her training, why sleep is her superpower, the mindset she embraces when the going gets tough, and how loss has inspired her to be the best version of herself on and off the bike.
You’re going to find Brianne to be humble, thoughtful, articulate and highly intelligent. I’m confident that Brianne’s approach to life, training and work will be both inspiring and uplifting.
WNbL,
Brianne’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bkwasny
Website: beaudacious.com
Michael’s Instagram: @michaelleachba
Show’s Instagram: @thebounceforward
Michael's Mindset and Mental Endurance Coaching: https://beaudacious.com/coaching/
This episode was powered by The Bicycle Station
In today’s episode I sit down with Bikes Change Lives co-founder, CJ Wiggins. We’ll to learn about the Bikes Change Lives mission and how they advocate for using bikes as a vehicle to navigate mental health challenges. We’ll also dive deep into CJ’s horrific bike accident just six weeks before the 2024 Leadville 100 and his audacious comeback to complete the biggest, baddest, highest and hardest mountain bike race in North America for the third straight year.
In true Bounce Forward fashion, we’ll go old-school with a real bounce back story. This one is for any young athletes out there looking for inspiration, athletes in transition—thinking about moving from one sport to another, parents on the lookout for stories and to inspire your teens, or anyone that just enjoys a good old comeback story.
I’m sure you’ll all find CJ to be likable, thoughtful, relatable and inspiring. He’s a young man that’s on a mission to make a difference, to lift people up and to be an example of how to endure hard things.
WNbL,
CJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cjwiggins7/
Bikes Change Lives IG: https://www.instagram.com/bikeschangelives_/
Bikes Change Lives website: https://bikeschangelives.com/
Leadville 100 Fundraiser: firstdescents.org/fundraiser/
Website: beaudacious.com
Michael’s Instagram: @michaelleachba
Show’s Instagram: @thebounceforward
Michael's Mindset and Mental Endurance Coaching: https://beaudacious.com/coaching/
This episode was powered by The Bicycle Station
I’m excited to bring you this long form conversation with friend of the show, friend of the family and Bounce Forward fan favorite, Roger Thompson. The ironman himself is back to share his experience with the highest, hardest mountain bike race in North America, the Leadville 100.
In this episode, Roger and I will take a deep dive, sharing our Leadville stories. Whether you’re thinking about doing Leadville, or some other big, long endurance event like Leadville, or you feel like reliving Leadville through the perspective of someone else’s saddle, or you just feel like listing to the wise words and soothing voice of endurance athlete, coach, teacher, husband, father and friend, Roger Thompson, we hope you’ll enjoy the listen.
You can also journey through my Leadville story through my freshest piece on the Be Audacious blog.
Roger's Instagram: roger_thompson
Leadville 100 Fundraiser: firstdescents.org/fundraiser/
Website: beaudacious.com
Michael’s Instagram: @michaelleachba
Show’s Instagram: @thebounceforward
This episode was powered by The Bicycle Station
Cole Paton is a professional off-road racer and one of the fastest men on two wheels—hailing from Cashmere, Washington. He’s a heavy hitter in the Life Time Grand Prix Series and recently went big at the Leadville 100.
You’re going to find that Cole is far more than a bike racer—yes, he’s a fighter and tenacious competitor but he’s also a humble, high character, real and thoughtful individual, putting a lot of good energy into the world. In this conversation we’ll dive deep into his process and mindset.
Cole’s mental game is on full display during this conversation as we explore how he’s become such a strong and resilient athlete on and off the bike. We’ll talk about how Cole paced his race at Leadville, stepping up on the podium with a third place finish at the biggest, baddest mountain bike race in North America, using power as his governor as he metered out his effort.
We’ll also dive into pre-race breakfasts and some of the routines and rituals that ground Cole during training and on race day. I’m confident that he’ll become a Bounce Forward Podcast fan favorite—as Cole is a lovable human who radiates kindness and goodness.
Lastly, we’ll explore what happiness looks like to Cole and how he goes about fostering joy in life, on the bike and in his most important relationship.
Hold onto your seats folks, we’ve got a good one coming your way.
WNbL,
Cole’s Instagram: @colepaton
Leadville 100 Fundraiser: firstdescents.org/fundraiser/
Website: beaudacious.com
Michael’s Instagram: @michaelleachba
Show’s Instagram: @thebounceforward
This episode was powered by The Bicycle Station
Anna Yamauchi is a professional off-road bike racer and competitor in the Life Time Grand Prix Series. But Anna is so much more than a bike racer and athlete. Humble grace, quiet confidence and easy speed are what comes to mind after spending ninety+ minutes in conversation with this exceptional young human—who just so happens to be really strong and good on the bike.
In this episode we explore a wide range of topics from relationships to mindset, routines to flexibility, training to mental health. We’ll also discuss how Anna's finding the warrior within, her headspace following a frustrating Unbound, her grit and determination in the face of health challenges, and her meteoric rise and breakout in the most competitive field of off-road cycling North America has to offer.
Full of grace, grit and courage, Anna Yamauchi is a standout athlete and special human; she’s thoughtful, resilient, intelligent and witty. Fresh off a trip from Paris, we’ll talk about her journey to observe the 2024 Olympics and the steps she’s taking to bounce forward stronger than ever.
Present, grounded and fully here—Anna’s likability, authenticity and big heartedness are on full display. Anna is someone showing up, rising above her challenges and circumstances and she's sure to inspire. I’m really excited to bring you this conversation today.
WNbL, mwl
Anna’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yamaggucci/
Leadville 100 Fundraiser: firstdescents.org/fundraiser/
Website: beaudacious.com
Michael’s Instagram: @michaelleachba
Show’s Instagram: @thebounceforward
This episode was powered by The Bicycle Station
Taylor Lideen is a a professional off-road bike racer with an extensive resume of strong two-wheeled results. But he’s far more than a rider. This is hands down one of my favorite and most meaningful conversations to date.
In this episode of The Bounce Forward Podcast, Taylor and I will explore his struggles with anxiety and depression, while also diving into his mission to be a mental health advocate. From wins and podiums ultra endurance races like 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo and Unbound XL, to Marathon National Championships, True Grit and Rule of Three, to spending weeks at a time in bed when in the midst of a mental health episode, we’ll discuss how Taylor is shifting his mindset, courageously and passionately bouncing forward day after day.
Taylor Lideen is not only a testament to a resilient and tenacious human that is living the BA Way (the Be Audacious Way), but he’s the personification of what it looks like to bounce forward—not one time from an injury, but every day, while navigating depression and anxiety.
In this episode, Taylor and I share our stories and struggles with depression, getting raw, real and vulnerable, in hopes of truly connecting, while destigmatizing depression and mental health challenges.
The guards are down, the masks are off, and we both share some dark times and deep stories from the depths of despair. Anyone who has or knows a family member or close friend who has experienced depression, anxiety or mental health challenges will relate to the waves we ride in this episode, and I’m pretty sure that you’ll find Taylor’s story to be a lifeline, buoying us up when the waves are crashing down.
Taylor’s website: https://www.taylorlideen.com/
Taylor’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tlideen/
Taylor’s Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoTCH2oEGUk
Leadville 100 Fundraiser: firstdescents.org/fundraiser/
Website: beaudacious.com
Michael’s Instagram: @michaelleachba
Show’s Instagram: @thebounceforward
This episode was powered by The Bicycle Station
We’re back with another episode from the dynamic Dylan Johnson. He’s a fan favorite and three time guest of the show. On this 24th episode of The Bounce Forward Podcast, we take a deep dive with one of our favorite endurance athletes.
In today’s episode we'll also explore Dylan's big breakthrough this season and how he’s celebrating his current fitness. He also gives me solid advice as I navigate some heavy training fatigue and shares how he bounced forward from illness in the weeks leading up to Unbound—where he took a top ten in the most stacked field of riders we’ve ever seen at a gravel event.
We also explore Dylan’s mindset coming into the season, what adjustments he’s made to his training and how his big results at Mid South and Unbound have boosted the confidence of a rider that’s already racing with a lot of self-efficacy.
As a mental endurance coach, every time we connect, I’m impressed with the mindset of this athlete and coach. I always walk away from a conversation with Dylan feeling inspired and uplifted—something I’m sure you feel after giving this conversation a listen. I’m confident that this one will add value, make you think and most likely, make you fall in love with our favorite rider in the LifeTime Grand Prix.
To listen to previous episodes with Dylan, look for episodes 10 and 11.
Dylan’s coaching page https://www.dylanjohnsontraining.com/
Dylan’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dylanjawnson/
Dylan’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@DylanJohnsonCycling
Leadville 100 Fundraiser: firstdescents.org/fundraiser/
Website: beaudacious.com
Michael’s Instagram: @michaelleachba
Show’s Instagram: @thebounceforward
This episode was powered by The Bicycle Station
When we’re really pushing things in training and honoring the Holy Trinity, it’s truly a threading of the needle as we try and balance the desire to build fitness with our body’s need for rest and recovery. When we’re building stamina for a big event, overtraining and overuse injuries are a reality that all endurance athletes must acknowledge.
In this short, monologue style free-flow of an episode, I share some updates and progress on the Leadville 100 training, which is only six months from today. How we navigate big training blocks, niggles and fatigue will ultimately determine if we’re able to keep the wheels of consistency churning or if we need to pump the brakes and hit the pause button.
Learning to train intuitively is an art that requires listening to our body while having the wisdom to pivot, remaining adaptable versus feeling the need to always stick to the plan—that’s the name of the game when we’re threading the training needle.
Leadville 100 Fundraiser: firstdescents.org/fundraiser/
Website: beaudacious.com
Michael’s Instagram: @michaelleachba
Show’s Instagram: @thebounceforward
This episode was powered by The Bicycle Station
Roger Thompson is a husband, father, teacher and coach. He’s also an Ironman athlete with a deep history and storied career in the sport. His race resume includes 20 lifetime Ironmans, National Age Group Champion and 8x Kona World Championship qualifier.
This conversation explores the power of sport and importance of keeping our body moving, but we go much deeper than endurance sports in this episode. Diving deep into loss, injury and setbacks—I feel like Roger takes us on a master class of how to live and live well.
This conversation is itself a toolkit for parenting, aging gracefully and training for the long haul. From time-management to growth mindset, we explore a wide range of topics that include the importance of effective and regular communication in our relationships, how to foster a fruitful marriage and how to accept the challenges of taking care of our aging parents. Roger also shares how we as parents can better monitor the use of smartphones while reducing the harmful impacts of social media.
I greatly admire Roger’s consciousness, mindset and self-awareness. He’s a deep thinker and he’s a highly intelligent and articulate human who tackles some of the most daunting and overwhelming aspects of life, giving us a roadmap for living a meaningful life. Truly a peaceful warrior, I’m proud to bring you Roger Thompson, and I’m confident that this one will add value and make you think differently about how we lead, learn and love.
Roger's Instagram: roger_thompson
Leadville 100 Fundraiser: firstdescents.org/fundraiser/
Website: beaudacious.com
Michael’s Instagram: @michaelleachba
Show’s Instagram: @thebounceforward
This episode was powered by The Bicycle Station
