ETUSA Podcast
After a 20 year corporate career in operations, Dave Smithey got off the corporate treadmill to pursue his dream of introducing people to great outdoor adventure experiences. This is his story!
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Coree Woltering: Faces of Endurance
Coree Woltering is as much known for his Speedo and positive attitude as he is for his stand-out running ability. The 29-year-old Midwesterner races all distances and all surfaces, but always while rocking his signature Speedo and a friendly smile. His coach told...
Palm Springs with Marc Payan: Places of Endurance
Marc has more than 20 years of experience within the government and corporate domains, as well as the realms of social justice, non-profit, and development work across the globe. A Researcher and Transformation Specialist, Marc's work has allowed him to address...
Bend Oregon with Ian Sharman: Places of Endurance
Ian Sharman has been racing around the world in all styles of event since 2005 and coaching at Sharman Ultra since 2010 with a group of world class athletes as coaches. He's run over 200 ultras and marathons (PR: 2:21) in every type of weather and on all terrains....
Making Peace With Alcohol, featuring Coach Lauren Meers
Lauren Meers is a habit and wellness coach with over 14 years of experience in the health and fitness industry, specifically in sports nutrition and coaching. In addition to her degree in Psychology from Cal Poly, Lauren is a Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)...
Making Peace With Exercise, featuring coach Rachel Wakley
Rachel Wakley is the owner of bold in San Luis Obispo, California. More than just an online fitness program—bold is a program made for womxn who want to be pushed to get stronger, physically and emotionally, all while being supported by a caring and motivating coach....
Making Peace With Autoimmune, featuring Amira Elkashef
Amira Elkashef is a nonprofit professional, helping organizations fulfill their missions and create long lasting financial stability. Her true life's purpose and passion is helping those who live with Autoimmune Diseases live a life they love. She's a Certified...
Making Peace With Food, featuring coach Polly Mertens
Polly Mertens is an addiction recovery coach and writer that teaches women about personal transformation in the realm of eating disorders. After recovering from 20 years of bulimia, she is on a mission to help women around the world find their roadmap to recovery. ...
Dean Karnazes: Faces of Endurance
⬥ Speaker ⬥ Bestselling Author ⬥ Athlete ⬥ Entrepreneur ⬥ TIME magazine named him one of the “Top 100 Most Influential People in the World.” Men’s Fitness hailed him as one of the fittest men on the planet. Stan Lee, of Marvel Comics fame, called him,...
Tina Wilmott: Faces of Endurance
Presented by RaceSLO Tina Wilmott - Founder and President of Endurance Sportswire Tina Wilmott is a successful entrepreneur and experienced public relations executive, strategist and speaker. In 2011 Wilmott founded Endurance Sportswire, the only press release...
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