One of our PodFam from the early days is back! Katy Cargiulo and her now Husband Mike Ricci shares there journey on the Summer of Love series brought to you by Back In Action!

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From hockey to triathlons, including Ironman World Championship experiences and the changes they faced. They share their early days of first dates at races to the recovery after riding into a deer at Ironman Mont Tremblant. Katy shares her recent experience of participating in the Lake Placid Ironman race, discussing the challenges she faced coming back from injury and the mantras she used to get her to the finish line. They reflected on the mental and physical aspects of the race, highlighting the importance of perseverance and determination. This is a fun episode that we know you're going to enjoy and if you ever run into Katy and Mike at a race, be sure to say hi because they are so much fun!

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Hockey Background
• 03:21 Transition to Triathlons and Running
• 12:47 Mike's Story and Transition to Triathlons
• 25:59 Moving to the East Coast and Family Connections
• 26:57 Family Ties and East Coast Roots
• 28:54 Triathlon Journey and Race Preparation
• 36:10 Pre-Race Jitters and Mental Preparation
• 42:08 The Race Day Experience and Mental Toughness
• 55:21 World Championships Experience
• 01:08:59 Recovery and Return
• 01:20:30 Support and Understanding

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Don't Fear The Code Brown and Don't Forget To Stretch!

Run New Hampshire Friends you're going to love this episode!

Join us for an energizing episode for our 4th installment of our Summer of Love series brought to you by Back In Action with a PodFam favorite Yuki and her husband Eric Chroney. Two incredible runners and people, Yuki and Eric share their story from their early days of dating, a breakup situation you only see in a rom-com and the evolution of running costumes, glitter and the Boston Unicorn.

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In this episode:

• Behind-the-scenes stories from ultra-running adventures and race preparations
• The inspiring journey of Yuki, a Boston Marathon favorite, and her supportive partner Eric
• The role of supporters and sponsors in the running community,
• The funny story about an awkward breakup and its aftermath in the context of a supportive running relationship
• Insights into content creation during long races and race day preparations

Chapters

00:00 Intro

06:47 Meet Yuki and Eric: A Running Duo

07:54 Eric's Background and First Impressions of Yuki

09:16 The Story of Their First Meeting

10:58 Work Life at Fidelity and Running Beginnings

12:19 Eric's Transformation into a Runner

14:42 Running Together: Their First Race Experience

16:28 Traveling the World Through Running

23:46 Running Goals and Future Aspirations

28:16 Running the New York Marathon: Strategies and Experiences

30:48 Spectating and Supporting: The Sport of Cheering

33:20 The Dynamics of Crewing: Teamwork in Racing

36:04 Wardrobe Malfunctions and Race Day Challenges

38:32 The Evolution of Costumes: From Simple to Spectacular

43:30 The Impact of Social Media: Becoming a Local Legend

49:51 The Competitive Spirit: Dow Road Rivalry

54:37 Local Legends and Competitive Spirit

57:13 Balancing Parenthood and Running

58:11 Treadmill Tales and Winter Running Challenges

01:02:11 Injuries and Recovery in Running

01:08:59 Travel Adventures and Running Stories

01:18:12 Navigating the Empty Nest Phase

01:19:26 Musical Connections: Songs that Define Us

01:21:34 Celebrating Holidays: A Family Tradition

01:22:20 Running and Recovery: The Millennium Club Experience

01:25:35 The Importance of Recovery in Running

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Don't Fear The Code Brown and Don't Forget To Stretch!

Join us we welcome back for her 5th appearance on the Pod Ashley Paulson and making his debut is her incredible husband Matt Paulson for our 3rd installment of our "Summer of Love" series brought to you by Back In Action

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In this episode as we dive into the inspiring journey of Ashley and Matt, a couple whose life revolves around endurance, support, and shared adventure. From incredible race stories to their love story, this episode captures the essence of partnership and perseverance.

In this episode:

• Ashley shares her milestones as a trailblazing ultramarathoner, including setting a world record for the fastest 100 miles on a treadmill
• Mattie reveals insights into supporting Ashley through epic races, ultra-endurance events, and the iconic "Harvey" RV adventures
• The couple reminisces about how they met working at a restaurant and their whirlwind romance that led to marriage in just nine months
• Heartfelt stories about supporting each other's dreams, making tough race-day decisions, and balancing life with their passion for adventure
• The importance of support crews, mental toughness, and maintaining perspective during grueling endurance events
• Fun tales of race mishaps, including a humorous story of a naked race and a surprise meet with Chester the Cheetah
• How their shared love for music, journey in the RV, and family moments shape their life together

Chapters

00:58 Introduction and Personal Updates

03:29 Exciting News: Guests and Collaborations

05:06 Introduction and Expectations

06:12 Maddie's Journey and Achievements

08:51 Personal Stories and Relationships

11:51 Meeting and Marrying Ashley

14:55 Challenges and Growth in Their Relationship

15:32 The Journey of Love and Second Chances

18:25 Parenting Adventures and Family Dynamics

21:27 The Evolution of Fitness and Support

27:24 From Amateur to Athlete: The Ironman Journey

33:28 The Role of Support in Endurance Sports

42:01 The Art of Motivation in Racing

47:33 Navigating Emotions During Races

53:49 The Role of a Support Crew

01:01:10 Making Tough Decisions in Racing

01:06:59 Life on the Road: RV Adventures

01:11:03 The Freedom of Podcasting Anywhere

01:13:29 Support and Advice for Endurance Athletes

01:16:54 The Journey of Endurance Racing

01:23:12 The Grit Behind Endurance Events

01:30:12 The Power of Music in Training

01:33:00 Celebrating Relationships and Support

01:36:00 Reflections on Past Guests and Experiences

01:39:00 Looking Ahead: Upcoming Episodes and Challenges

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