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Mitch announces his plan to break a Guinness World Record at the Austin Marathon by running the entire race dressed as a book to promote literacy, potentially making him a two-time record holder.

• Reflecting on last week's popular episode with Ryan O'ay about sobriety and identity shifts in midlife
• Exploring fatherhood challenges and how men often project their own "not-enoughness" onto their children
• Discussing the importance of letting children find joy in activities rather than focusing solely on performance
• Both hosts sharing insights from therapy about changing parenting perspectives
• Updates on Mitch's delayed Rivian electric vehicle delivery and gym membership changes
• Preview of next week's interview with another guest named Ryan who has experience raising teenage daughters

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Ryan O'Dea shares his inspiring journey from weighing 325 pounds after college to becoming a competitive bodybuilder at 245 pounds. Through overcoming health issues, quitting alcohol, and finding community in the gym, he transformed both his physique and his approach to fatherhood.

• From college weight gain to fitness journey: taking control of health after needing medications for high blood pressure and cholesterol
• Finding purpose in fitness during personal struggles and making the gym a consistent priority
• Heart health challenges including atrial fibrillation that required multiple surgeries
• Decision to quit alcohol completely 5 years ago and its transformative impact on training and recovery
• Experience competing in bodybuilding shows and the surprising camaraderie among competitors
• Breaking down gym intimidation: why the "big guys" at the gym are usually the most supportive
• Parenting a 15-year-old athlete son while balancing expectations and encouragement
• Building community through fitness: from gym relationships to weekly breakfast meetups
• Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) as a medically supervised intervention for low testosterone levels
• Learning to accept compliments and overcome self-deprecation in fitness achievements

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Mitch and Bart share their intense 500-meter rowing challenge, with Bart achieving an impressive 1:34 time and Mitch coming in at 1:59, showcasing how friendly competition pushes our limits and reveals our true capabilities.

• Bart discusses his physical transformation from 226 pounds to a leaner 213, shifting his fitness goals away from constantly gaining strength toward a more balanced approach
• The hosts celebrate ultramarathoner Andy Glaze who completed three 100-mile mountain races in one month, demonstrating what the human body is capable of at any age
• Discussion of how personal fitness "mountains" vary for everyone - from ultramarathons to simply getting off the couch
• College football talk focusing on the Longhorns' challenging season opener
• Both hosts share the welcome return to structure that comes with back-to-school routines after the summer break
• Special premium membership announcement for local subscribers to join an October fitness event with Mitch and Bart

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