Running is Cheaper Than Therapy

I created this podcast to educate, share my love of life and all that it entails, inspire, and promote movement in its various forms from a mental health aspect Also, I want to connect my listeners with others who will bring inspirational stories and experiences we can all relate to; people who have overcome obstacles to make it to their finish lines.

Who Am I? Who Are We As Athletes When We Can't Compete 04/05/2023

From Navy Officer to Ironman: Tom Scheer's Journey to Fitness 03/15/2023

From Navy Officer to Ironman: Tom Scheer's Journey to Fitness Navy officer, college president, and entrepreneur are only a few of Tom Scheer's many accomplishments. In this inspiring episode. Tom shares his story of growing up in a racist neighborhood and finding acceptance through sports, leading to a passion for fitness and endurance races, including over 30 Ironman competitions. It all began at the Boy and Girls Club and he is passionate about giving back to the organization that gave him so much. Tom shares his strategies for managing a busy life, emphasizing the value of discipline and time management. He discusses his military mindset, focus on organization, and reliance on good general managers. Tom also talks about his experiences at the Kona Ironman and the World Heavyweight Championship belt he created to celebrate his achievement. Throughout the conversation, Tom emphasizes the importance of pursuing new hobbies and finding joy in life, encouraging listeners to move their bodies, get some sunlight, and engage with the world around them. Join us for an inspiring conversation with Tom Scheer, and don't miss out on this episode. Subscribe now for more uplifting stories! Episode Highlights: Overcoming racism through sports and the Boys and Girls Club Managing a busy life with a military mindset and good general managers Discipline and time management in pursuing athletic goals Favorite Ironman races and completing all North American Ironman races Kona Ironman and the World Heavyweight Championship belt Racing in a kilt to honor Scottish heritage Bucket list of races and endurance tests Finding joy in life through pursuing new hobbies and passions. Guest Bio Tom Scheer joined his local Boys & Girls Club on his seventh birthday and identifies his 12 years at the Club as the most positive influence on his life, for this time fostered a sense of commitment, work ethic, entrepreneurial drive, and love of sports. Tom began his career in the U.S. Navy; he served as a Damage Control Assistant, Assistant Operations Officer, and as the Navy’s Right Whale Protection Officer. He was recognized for his fire fighting expertise, and was selected to lead training exercises for the Qatar Navy. Tom left active duty to take a position as an associate brand manager on Kraft Macaroni & Cheese. While at Kraft he led brand licensing, added colored noodles to the macaroni & cheese box, and spearheaded trade spending reductions. He subsequently worked as a brand manager for Rich Products and CibaVision, working on Farm Rich French Toast Sticks, Rich’s Éclairs, SeaPak Shrimp, and FreshLook fashion contact lenses. Tom has also been an owner and managing partner of several small businesses, among them T-Scheer Pizza Inc. (a Hungry Howie’s franchisee), Knox Consulting Group (small business consulting) and the Steilacoom Group (apparel company). He is currently pursuing entrepreneurial endeavors while in business school, and is the founder of Move-In Box, a student launched consumer packaged goods based company. Tom earned a B.S. in Computer Science from the United States Naval Academy and is currently a Dean’s Fellow at the University of Michigan, Ross School of Business, earning an MBA with Emphasis in Entrepreneurship. While a member of the Boys & Girls Club, Tom won Junior Olympic Gold and Bronze medals in table tennis. In college, he fought to become an All-American Heavyweight Boxer. Tom is currently the captain and starting goalie of the Ross hockey team, despite having never ice skated prior to business school. His awards include the Navy Commendation Medal, Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern MichiganAlumnus of the Year, Coast Guard Guiding Principles Award, and, as part of the Benjamin Banneker Society, President George H.W. Bush’s 437th Daily Point of Light. He is the proud father of three children from a former marriage. Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email [email protected]. To subscribe and review use one links of the links below Get a copy of the book; . It is available in hardback, paperback, and newly released audio form Connect with Tom Scheer Facebook Connect with Dr. Ouida Brown Instagram Facebook Twitter Youtube Sign up for my newsletter /episode/index/show/ouilifeouilove/id/26222775

Finding Yourself Beyond Sports with Anna Marcolin 03/08/2023

Finding Yourself Beyond Sports with Anna Marcolin Do you find it difficult to define yourself beyond your sport? As athletes, we often identify ourselves with our sport and struggle to find our identity outside of it. In this episode, we sit down with psychotherapist Anna Marcolin to explore this topic and learn about her own journey in finding her identity beyond sports. Anna shares her love for sports and how she believes that athletes should enjoy every moment of their sport and be consistent while being easier on oneself. She emphasizes the importance of sports being fun and rewarding work for doing hard stuff. Anna talks about her favorite and worst races and shares her personal obstacle of getting divorced with three small children. The conversation also touches on the topic of eating disorders and how it is not about the food but the meaning attached to the way the body looks. Anna advises athletes to show themselves grace, slow down, and not always be so competitive. She tells her athletes to focus on their process and consistency, not the end goal, and to put blinders on, look straight ahead, and focus on themselves. Join us in this inspiring conversation with Anna Marcolin as she shares her insights on finding your identity beyond sports and how to overcome obstacles both in sports and life. Episode Highlights: Anna emphasizes self-compassion in sports Encourages athletes to explore their identity beyond sport Shares her favorite and worst races Advises athletes to focus on process and consistency Works with many everyday people, especially women Practice changed due to Covid Highlights importance of having a support team Emphasizes availability of resources for everyone Guest Bio As a psychotherapist and life coach, Anna Marcolin has built a thriving private practice over the past 25 years. Her specialties include supporting corporate and individual clients in the areas of anxiety and depressive disorders, leadership and team building, relationship challenges, imposter syndrome, and confidence. Anna has helped hundreds of people heal from trauma, break through limiting beliefs and confidently go after the life they want through her evidence-based, holistic approach. She breaks through to her clients quickly with her unique ability to connect with authenticity, empathy, and humor. Anna’s power comes from success in the world of triathlons, a sport that’s been a constant in her adult life. As a medaled and sponsored triathlete with hundreds of races behind her, Anna has honed skills that make her an exceptional life coach and therapist including mental flexibility, focus, and endurance. This experience has given Anna insight into the presence of stress and self-doubt that many of us face in our high-pressured society. With an unwavering belief that every human being deserves a deeply fulfilling life, Anna meets clients where they are and gives them the tools they need to truly thrive. To invite Anna to speak to your team or work one-on-one, please contact Connect with Anna Marcolin Connect with Anna Marcolin on Connect with Anna Marcolin via Connect on Anna Marcolin on Connect with Anna Marcolin via Listen to Anna Marcolin Podcast- Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email [email protected]. To subscribe and review use one links of the links below Get a copy of the book; . It is available in hardback, paperback, and newly released audio form Connect with Dr. Ouida Brown Instagram Facebook Twitter Youtube Sign up for my newsletter /episode/index/show/ouilifeouilove/id/26132244

David Redmond Explains The Importance of Community in His Triathlon Journey 03/01/2023

David Redmond Explains The Importance of Community in His Triathlon Journey started his triathlon journey following his divorce. He has a family history of high blood pressure. He knew he was at risk if he did not get off his couch and become active. Watching an IronMan World Championship on TV was his initial inspiration. As a young man growing up in Indiana, David was very active in sports. He played basketball, football and even some baseball. After college, he did some boxing at the gym but pretty much remained inactive until his divorce in 2010. David relies on the triathlon community to stay inspired and get the training he needs.. Despite not having a dedicated coach, David has done well for himself completing for IronMan 70.3 races and two full ones 140.6 races. He says he owes this success to the Atlanta triathlon community. David is a man who wears many hats. David is an actor, he picked up the guitar during Covid. also considers himself a bit of an adrenaline junkie going as far as racing with the bulls in Spain for his 50th birthday. Episode Highlights: The young David becomes involved in multiple sports. How David became interested in triathlons. David talks about some memorable races, the good and the bad. David tells us how he relies on the community to train and race in the Ironman. Running with the bulls in Spain. What’s in the future for David in his triathlon journey? David talks about his acting career and his hopes for the future. Injuries and their effect on performance. Some life lessons David has learnt from racing in the Ironman. Guest Bio David Redmond (51 yrs old) considers himself to be more of an athlete than a runner or triathlete. He has completed 6 Ironman distance races: (4) Half Ironman and (2) Full Ironman. He began his triathlon journey in 2011 after his divorce. He found himself unmotivated to go to the gym and was just going through the motions.. David has a family history of high blood pressure. David knew that he had to remain active and change certain eating habits. He is unsure when he will compete again but the Atlanta Triathlon Community provides plenty of opportunities to run, bike or swim in group settings. David played football and basketball growing up in Southern Indiana. After high school, he continued his football career at Murray State University, where he was a 3-year starter. He also completed his degree in Electrical Engineering and became a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc (Spring ’91 Eta Beta). Academically he also completed his MBA - International Business and Master’s in Information Systems at Georgia State University. He is currently an IT Portfolio Manager for Inspire Brands. Outside of training for triathlons, David dabbles in acting: Snake in the Grass -USA, Love Match Atlanta – Bravo and The Resident – Fox are some of his latest projects. He hopes to expand on his acting endeavors once his son graduates high school in 2024. David also picked up the guitar during COVID and has enjoyed the 2-year journey that he has experienced thus far. Lastly, David is a bit of an adrenaline junkie who recently ran with the bulls in Spain Connect with David Redmond Connect with David on Catch David on . Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email [email protected]. To subscribe and review use one links of the links below Get a copy of the book . It is available in hardback, paperback, and newly released audio form. Connect with Dr. Ouida Brown Instagram Facebook Twitter Youtube Sign up for my newsletter /episode/index/show/ouilifeouilove/id/26089308

Dr. Nina Franklin- That Salad Lady- Talks Us Through Her Journey of Food and Nutrition 02/22/2023

Dr. Nina Franklin- That Salad Lady- Talks Us Through Her Journey of Food and Nutrition On today’s episode, we will hear from renowned wellness expert and distance running enthusiast, . Also known as across multiple media including YouTube and TikTok. Dr. Franklin will talk us through her journey of keeping fit since the age of 12 to date even through motherhood. Dr. Franklin has extensive knowledge about food and nutrition given that she has a plethora of academic degrees and certifications. She will talk to us about her passion with food and nutrition how she moved from academia to create the “That Salad Lady” brand. Why she feels like this way she has more impact on the world than she ever would have hoped to. Besides sharing some of her recipes, she will teach us how to create our own salad bowls filled with foods we love and how to not feel guilty about certain foods. Episode Highlights: Dr. Franklin starts running prompted at age twelve. Dr. Franklin speak about her experience running marathons. She talks about remaining active even after a difficult pregnancy. Balancing running, motherhood and work. So, what motivates Dr. Franklin to keep active? Nutrition academia and gaps in research particularly with black women. Dr. Franklin drops academia to become That Salad Lady. Dr. Franklin shares some of her salad bowl recipes. Dr. Franklin shares some life lessons and words of wisdom for us. Guest Bio Nina Cherie Franklin, PhD is a healthy living coach, globally recognized wellness expert, and the woman behind the blog and brand “That Salad Lady” and “That Salad Lady University.”Leveraging her scientific knowledge, academic background and extensive experience in health, nutrition and fitness, Nina inspires healthy eating and living through practical hands-on experiences, and empowers lasting lifestyle change through continuing education offerings andlifelong learning opportunities. As a commentator and regular contributor to scientific journals and national media publications, Nina influences and challenges the wellness industry and is a strong advocate for making healthy living more approachable, accessible and inclusive. About “That Salad Lady” As That Salad Lady, Nina Cherie Franklin couples her advanced degrees and decades of experience in health, fitness and nutrition with her obsession for salad making. Leveraging her blog and brand and recently launched University, she educates and empowers everyday people by promoting small diet and lifestyle changes through salad making to, ultimately, cultivate healthier, happier relationships with food. By teaching people how to build their bowl. That Salad Lady helps people gain more confidence through a greater sense of control over their eating patterns, food choices, and overall ability to make healthy, satisfying meals. As Nina Cherie Franklin, PhD she remains active in contributions to scientific journals and national media publications in order to continue her efforts to influence the wellness industry and to advocate for making healthy living more approachable, accessible and inclusive. But That Salad Lady is here to prove that this can all start with a salad. Credentials. Degrees. · PhD in Kinesiology, Nutrition and Rehabilitation; UIC. · MS in Movement Science (Clinical and Applied Exercise Physiology); UIC. · Diploma in Clinical Massage Therapy; Soma Institute, Chicago, IL. · BS in Kinesiology (Exercise Science, Fitness and Health Promotion); UIUC. Certifications · Certified Group Exercise Instructor; ACSM · Certified Health Coach; ACE Fitness · Certified Exercise Physiologist; ACSM · Certified Clinical Massage Therapist; NCBTMB Connect with Dr. Nina Franklin · Connect with Nina Cherie Franklin on her website. · Connect with · Connect with Nina on . · Connect with Nina on · Watch That Salad Lady on . · Connect with Nina on · Catch up with That Salad Lady on . · Connect with That Salad Lady on . · Watch That Salad Lady on Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email [email protected]. To subscribe and review use one links of the links below Get a copy of the book . It is available in hardback, paperback, and newly released audio form. Connect with Dr. Ouida Brown Instagram Facebook Twitter Youtube Sign up for my newsletter /episode/index/show/ouilifeouilove/id/26006559

Pushing the Limits: The Story of Alex Torres and His Iron Man Journey 02/08/2023

Pushing the Limits: The Story of Alex Torres and His Iron Man Journey Alex Torres, an Ironman Triathlete, shares his journey of overcoming challenges and realizing his potential to become an Ironman. Alex started his athletic journey as the "runt of the Torres family," but through hard work and determination, he proved everyone wrong and accomplished his goal of becoming an Ironman. One of the key pieces of advice that Alex shares is to never forget your "why." This is what will keep you motivated and inspired during the long and tedious moments of training. He also emphasizes that discipline and perseverance are essential in becoming an Ironman, but these qualities are anchored on your "why." Another important point that Alex mentions is that you don't have to have the most expensive equipment to participate in a triathlon. He was once embarrassed by his lack of fancy gear, but he was reminded that it's all about the "engine," meaning the person themselves. To sum it up, becoming an Ironman is achievable if you have the physical capability, financial means, and most importantly, the determination and commitment to see it through. Find your "why," stay committed, and never let anyone tell you that you can't do it. The choice is yours to cross that finish line and hear your name being called as an Ironman. Episode Highlights: Alex has completed multiple Iron Man races Dreams of writing a book Apologizes to younger self for past hurts Believes everything is possible with effort Encourages listeners to find their "why" and stay committed Iron Man requires grit, determination, perseverance and discipline Success depends on aligning all elements with your "why" You have the choice to cross the finish line, whatever the distance Guest Bio Alexander Torres is a native of Gary, IN. Alumnus of Indiana University. He is a former member of the Horace Mann High School track & cross-country teams. He continued his running in the United States Army as a member of the Commander’s Cup Team. Alex ran his first marathon in 2004, the Chicago Marathon. He has ran the Chicago Marathon every year it has been held since 2004. Alex is currently registered for the 2023 Chicago Marathon which will be his 19th consecutive Chicago Marathon. Alex first official race as an adult post military was the marathon distance. In 2010, he decided to compete in his first Ironman race, Ironman Louisville. His first triathlon was the full Ironman distance. To date Alex has completed 14 full Ironman races. Alex is currently scheduled to race Ironman Coeur d’Alene 2023 and on tap to race in the Ironman World Championship in Kona, HI in 2024 after qualifying via the legacy program. Professionally Alex is in the pharmaceutical industry as an Executive Institutional Representative in Grand Rapids, MI in the area of surgical anesthesia and heart failure. He is a husband and father of 5 children. Connect: Connect with Alex Torres via Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email [email protected]. To subscribe and review use one links of the links below Get a copy of the book; . It is available in hardback, paperback, and newly released audio form Connect with Dr. Ouida Brown Instagram Facebook Twitter Youtube /episode/index/show/ouilifeouilove/id/25867923

Team Culberson Shows Us That Health and Fitness Can Be A Fun Family Affair 02/01/2023

Team Culberson Shows Us That Health and Fitness Can Be A Fun Family Affair This episode features two athletes sharing their journeys, successes, and challenges. This mother-and-son duo in sports always finds a way to support each other! Dr. Petriece Culberson started her fitness journey while serving in the US Army. Her son Jullien “Jules” CulbersonJules was exposed to sports even while in the womb. He was pushed in a stroller as his mom ran with her mom group. Dr Culberson attributes her time in the armed forces and participating in sports in making her disciplined and driven. She uses this drive in competition, pushing herself to be the best she can be. Jules has always played sports: basketball, football, soccer were his major sports when he was younger. Unfortunately an injury ended his football career in middle school.. He did not let his injury deter him. Taking an unfamiliar path, Jullien tried out for and made his high school swim team, and completed in his first triathlon at school. Recognizing the significant underrepresentation in the swim community, Jullien also accepted a position to give swim lessons to young children, making a personal commitment to ensure that African-American children were well trained in basic swim techniques. Dr. Petriece Culberson decided to compete in a triathlon and her son joined her. Team Culberson was formed and their first event was an indoor triathlon together .Jules continued to accompany mom to her races and it sparked a desire in him to do more and in Spring 2022 they completed a half distance 70.3 together. Together, triathlons have created a stronger bond between this mother and son duo— they are truly an inspiration and prove that triathlon is a sport for all ages and that fitness can be a fun family affair. Episode Highlights: Dr. Culberson start in fitness Dr. Culberson first endurance race experience and what she learned from it Jules started in fitness The injury that could have ended Jules fitness journey Jules pivot to become a swimmer Jules role in sharing his gift with the next generation Dr. Culberson first triathlon after she resumed the sport Jules training for his first 70.3 Half distance Triathlon Team Culberson Journey to complete Ironman North Carolina 70.3 as a Duo Guest Bios: Dr. Petriece Culberson At her first duty station, she joined a proud group of service men and women in her unit who exceeded the maximum points required to earn the infamous Army Badge for Physical Fitness Excellence. Her love for health and fitness resulted in a nomination and selection by her leadership to attend a newly developed health and fitness program for the US Army. Following extensive physical and academic training, Petriece earned the title of Master Fitness Trainer for the US Army. Throughout her military career, Petriece taught physical fitness training and oversaw Army Physical Fitness Testing at numerous military bases stateside, abroad, and while deployed. While stationed in Turkey, in support of Operation Northern Watch, Petriece completed her first half marathon at the age of 27. She was humbled by the experience and quickly realized that although she could run two-miles for the military fitness test effortlessly, 13.1 miles was hard, really hard. This humbling experience was the beginning of her distance running journey. Following her retirement, Petriece decided that she would not run again for a very long time. She was tired. She quickly realized that she missed running. She missed the time alone with her thoughts and the physical results that running produced. Petriece gradually returned to running and walking short distances (5k/10K). In 2010, less than two years after her retirement, Petriece tragically lost her mother. In search of holistic methods to help her manage grief and depression, Petriece turned to meditation and running. Running became her outlet, driving her to complete over 50 half marathons, a few marathons, 50k, and 50M distances within a few years. She found peace, solitude, and healing in her running journey. In 2017, Petriece re-entered the world of triathlon. It would be over 20 years since her first triathlon. She was a mediocre swimmer but had enough skills to prevent drowning. Her son, who was the Co-Captain of his high school swim team at the time, joined her. She recalls being lapped by her son while she walked the laps. At the time she could not swim 25 yards without holding on the lane line ropes. With determination, training, and support from her son, Petriece went on to complete numerous local sprint and olympic triathlons, often making the podium. Her new-found love for triathlons led her to successful completion of the Ironman 70.3 distance and Ironman 140.6 distance within two years of her return to triathlon. Most recently, Petriece completed Ironman North Carolina 70.3 with her son, Jullien.This was the highlight of her triathlon journey. The best proud mom moment ever! While she admits that age and injury have impacted her ability to be as quick as she used to be, she is committed to continuing her health and fitness journey, incorporating triathlon along the way. Dr. Petriece Culberson is a 20-year retired Army Veteran currently employed by the federal government. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services/Psychology, a Master’s degree in Education, and a Doctorate’s degree in Management and Organizational Leadership. She is the owner of BloomPrint (Life) Coaching, an avid traveler, and a certified scuba diver. During her free time, she enjoys volunteering in support of the underserved in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Jullien “Jules” Culberson Jullien Culberson was born in Wiesbaden, Germany while his mother was serving in the US Army and his father played for an overseas basketball club. From birth, Jullien spent many days in the gym while his mother led fitness training for military service members and his father practiced basketball. Jullien began his love for sports at the age of five. For four years, he played basketball with a local basketball club while simultaneously playing soccer for a Southern California Soccer Club. At the age of ten, he relocated to Texas with his family where he was reintroduced to football. Jullien played several seasons with Plano Sports Authority until an injury brought his football future to an unfortunate end. Jullien did not let his injury prevent him from excelling in sports. Taking an unfamiliar path, Jullien tried out for and made his high school swim team. Recognizing the significant underrepresentation in the swim community, Jullien accepted a position to give swim lessons to young children, making a personal commitment to ensure that African-American children were well trained in basic swim techniques. In this capacity, Jullien also served as a Swim Team Coach for a local swim club in North Texas. While swimming could not replace his love for football, soccer, and basketball, Jullien was proud to make a presence in an under-represented sport, ultimately earning his position as the team Co-Captain. During his four-year stint on the swim team, Jullien played water polo and completed his first triathlon during the off season. In 2017, Jullien accompanied his mother for an Indoor Triathlon. The following years he supported his mother as a Sherpa as she trained for and competed in Ironman 70.3 and Ironman 140.6 distances. Witnessing the Ironman journey up close and personal sparked his curiosity. He competed in local triathlons and in Spring of 2022, he registered and committed to his first Ironman 70.3 alongside his mother. The mother-son team affectionately known as Team Culberson, successfully completed Ironman North Carolina 70.3 in October 2022. Connect with Team Culberson Connect with Jullien “Jules” Culberson on Connect with Dr. Petriece Culberson on Connect with Dr. Petriece Culberson on Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email [email protected]. To subscribe and review use one links of the links below Get a copy of the book; . It is available in hardback, paperback, and newly released audio form Connect with Dr. Ouida Brown Instagram Facebook Twitter Youtube Sign up for my newsletter /episode/index/show/ouilifeouilove/id/25795068

Lloyd Henry Explains How Initial Failure Helped Him Become a Better Athlete 01/25/2023

Lloyd Henry Explains How Initial Failure Helped Him Become a Better Athlete Some of the most important lessons are the ones we learn from failure. Lloyd Henry is a 32-time Ironman & long-course finisher. He overcame the stigma of athletes losing their drive after a loss. He had no background in sports, but progressed to become a sub-3-hour marathoner He has competed in numerous running events (5k to ultra-marathon) including the Boston Marathon and Comrades Marathon (South Africa). He has been running since 2002 and coaching triathletes since 2004. He uses all his personal experiences to coach effectively. Coach Lloyd Henry takeaways, experiences, and lessons he took and it makes him an effective, compassionate coach. He enjoys seeing his clients as they progress and experience those “ah-ha” moments. Listen to how an inspiring couch potato turned into the first African-American to finish an Ironman on six continents in 2016 and make it to the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. Episode Highlights: Coach Lloyd Start In Endurance Racing The Challenge That Start Lloyd Henry Triathlon Journey From Couch to Triathlons Learning How to Swim Competitively using Total Immersion The Trials and Errors of Training and Racing What Lloyd Learned from His DNF (did not finish) Defining What Is Fun Guest Bio: Lloyd Henry is a 32-time Ironman & long course finisher and in 2016 became the first African-American to finish an Ironman on six continents plus the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. In addition to the triathlon, Lloyd is a sub-3-hour marathoner and has competed in numerous running events (5k to ultra-marathon) including the Boston Marathon and Comrades Marathon (South Africa). He has been running since 2002 and coaching triathletes since 2004. Form and technique are the focal points of Lloyd’s coaching style. As a coach, he enjoys seeing clients experience that “ah-ha” moment. Whether it is gliding through the water with ease, finally feeling like a fish in the water, the feel of gravity pulling them forward as they fall into a run, or the sudden outburst of “I‘m running, and it doesn‘t hurt.” He has helped clients learn to swim, improve their stroke, compete in a triathlon, move from the couch to a 5k, finish their first marathon, qualify for Boston and hear those famous words “You Are An Ironman.” A native of St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, Lloyd has a B.S. in Biology, M.S. in Medical Science, PMP, and an MBA. He is also an avid scuba diver, snowboarder, gardener, and Crucian market basket weaver Connect with Coach Lloyd Henry Connect with Coach Lloyd Henry on Connect with Coach Lloyd Henry on Connect with Coach Lloyd on his Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email [email protected]. To subscribe and review use one links of the links below Get a copy of the book; . It is available in hardback, paperback, and newly released audio form Connect with Dr. Ouida Brown Instagram Facebook Twitter Youtube Sign up for my newsletter /episode/index/show/ouilifeouilove/id/25640904

Having Peace When You Have to Pivot In Life 01/18/2023

Having Peace When You Have to Pivot In Life Pivoting can provide stress and uncertainty as it is changed from an original plan. Change can also be somewhat scary. It can mean changing one's life, whether it's a job, a move, or a new journey. Pivoting can be risky yet beneficial. Pivoting lets people follow their passions, although with a new or renewed focus. Pivoting can foster growth. Adapting to a new setting may help one grow and further find themselves. It may allow a new sense of purpose, and a renewed passion. Changing one's life can initially be sad as you are in a sense saying goodbye or saying later to something that was initially planned. Life happens, and many times it is not as we planned it. We have to make adjustments. My favorite spectator sport football is all about adjustments, and the best teams know how to do it well. Pivoting is far from simple but in order to keep moving we have to learn to have peace in the process. Often the end is so much better than the initial plan. In this episode, I will share my journey and experiences and how I am finding peace in my pivot. Episode Highlights: The one of my new favorite podcast How to continue once the newness wears off The Team Concept and how this concept helps in achieving goals Realizing that things are not always don’t work out as plan Sports used to convey key life lessons Knowing that consistent movement is key Update on my recovery, injuries, and future plan The importance of living in the moment and being grateful How I am pivoting Episodes Mentioned: Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email [email protected]. To subscribe and review use one links of the links below Get a copy of the book; . It is available in hardback, paperback, and newly released audio form Connect with Dr. Ouida Brown Instagram Facebook Twitter Youtube Sign up for my newsletter /episode/index/show/ouilifeouilove/id/25619028

REBROADCAST- Who or What is Your Inspiration? 01/11/2023

REBROADCAST- Who or What is Your Inspiration? As we go into a new season, let me start by thanking everyone who has taken even a minute of their time to listen to my podcast. It has been a challenging journey balancing podcasting with a full-time job and other adventures and I have learned a lot along the way. I am a strong black woman who may act as if nothing bothers me, but life sometimes sucks and we all need inspiration. My podcast is called Running is Cheaper Than Therapy. It features runners, triathletes, other athletes, and others who have overcome obstacles to make it to their finish lines. This episode I will talk about inspiration. The pandemic is prayerfully largely behind us and life is slowly getting back to normal. Although COVID is still here. A few weeks ago I thought I caught COVID again. It ended up being a sinus infection. I’m still in rehab following my surgery. It is such a slow process. I am feeling rather frustrated as I want to be doing my usual summer activities as it has been three years since we had a normal summer in Chicago. I would love to go cycling with my cycling club and triathlon club, and to go running on the lakefront. Amid all these stresses, I’ve found myself thinking of my mother Mae Robinson Brown.. She was the best mom one could hope for and she pushed me to excel in everything I put my mind to. She was a selfless pillar of the community, a legend in my hometown of Brookhaven Mississippi. My mother always inspired me to excel in everything, and her health challenges motivated me to always strive to be healthy and be active. Episode Highlights: Note of thanks for the continued support of the podcast Some of the stresses I have been facing lately My continued inspiration; my mother. My early life with my mom and her community work My vow to always promote health and wellness Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email [email protected]. To subscribe and review use one links of the links below /episode/index/show/ouilifeouilove/id/23718281

REBROADCAST-New Year, New You!!! 01/04/2023

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REBROADCAST- Mirna Valerio :The Mirnavator, A Beautiful Work In Progress 12/15/2022

REBROADCAST- Tony Drees: A Purple Heart Veteran, Adaptive Athlete Who Uses Skiing As A Vehicle To Serve The Community 12/08/2022

REBROADCAST- Tony Drees: A Purple Heart Veteran, Adaptive Athlete Who Uses Skiing As A Vehicle To Serve The Community Tony Drees is a Purple Heart Desert Storm Veteran; as well as an adaptive athlete who uses skiing as a vehicle to serve the community. He survived the deadliest scud missile attack of the Iraq war thirty year ago. Twenty-eight members of his unit lost their lives. Tony survived but his right leg was severely injured. He endured over seventy surgeries to save his right leg. He actually was able to function and live for a while with his injured leg, a feat that he doctors called a miracle He was successful in a sales job. He got married and became a father. He unfortunately struggled with alcohol and opioid addiction, and then got sober. All the while, he was living with an open wound in his leg that just wouldn’t heal. In 2017 severe blood and bone infections left him with a choice: amputate his leg or die. Just a couple days before the surgery, right around Tony’s 50th birthday, he was talking with his son Quincy about skiing, something he did in the past. After surgery his rehab was to be a year long. It only took four months. It was because skiing was on his mind. The feelings of guilt for living always drove him to achieve high goals So in 2018, he took up skiing on one leg and has achieved remarkable feats on the mountain. He uses his skiing to inspire, to serve, and to promote diversity. Episode Highlights: Serving his country and almost losing his leg. Struggling with survivor’s guilt, depression and destructive behavior Breaking from his career, moving to focus on being an athlete How Tony Drees starting skiing again after his amputation What's next for Tony Drees in the coming season Tony Drees sharing some powerful life lessons Guest Bio: Thirty years ago Tony’s story became public when he survived the deadliest scud of the Iraq War. Twenty-eight soldiers perished, fifty-four of sixty-eight of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania’s 14TH Quartermaster Army Reserve Unit were lost or wounded. He felt guilty for living. This always drove him to achieve incredibly high goals in anything that mattered to him. A lifetime of that and it seems he’s amassed a tremendous amount of opportunities to succeed. He lost his war-wounded leg after 74 Surgeries and a couple of bouts with cancer. In 2018, he took up skiing on one leg. He turned out to be pretty good. He also transformed literally overnight from a 200lb pro baller looking-body to a 140 one-legged man. Even with his leg gone, he still had a duty to serve. He is progressing rapidly in skiing. He is an adaptive champion and motivational speaker. He is continually seeking to inspire across a diverse audience. After people see him people always internally (and often externally) compare themselves to the one-legged person- everyone. That’s equity. Many of these folks are then moved to do something. That’s his influence and he uses it inclusively for positive representation of many groups that may otherwise go underserved. That’s his service. His next challenge is to do a backflip on one ski! He calls it Connect with Tony Catch Tony Drees on his Connect with Tony on Connect with Tony on Connect with Tony on Watch Tony on Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email [email protected]. To subscribe and review use one links of the links below Get a copy of the book Running Is Cheaper Than Therapy: A Journey Back to Wholeness 👉🏾 here. It is available in hardback, paperback, and newly released audio form Connect with Dr. Ouida Brown Instagram Facebook Twitter Youtube Sign up for my newsletter /episode/index/show/ouilifeouilove/id/22864919

REBROADCAST-Camille Baptiste: A Triathlete Who Has Vowed To Keep The Fun In Racing. Fitness + Friends = Fun 11/30/2022

REBROADCAST-Camille Baptiste: A Triathlete Who Has Vowed To Keep The Fun In Racing. Fitness + Friends = Fun Where did the fun go? Have you ever felt that you did not fit in when participating in a triathlon or other sporting event? You are not alone. Chief Race Architect and Fun Director the brains behind Swim, Bike, Run Fun Events. When Camile no longer had joy in training for the races, she knew something had to change. As she looked to bring her love of triathlons back, she began planning fun races for women where community overrides competition. She created a safe space for women who love endurance sports and need fun with friends too! Something that is much needed. She is a mother, wife, entrepreneur and all-around fun person who loves to laugh, dance, swim, bike, run, hike, and mentor those to achieve their goals in entrepreneurship, multi-sports and cycling. We discuss how she started running, why she started her business, her life-changing injury and the importance of injecting fun in all events. Episode Highlights: Playing Double Dutch How she got into endurance sports What triathlons and sports mean to her Learning to ride the bike past the age of 30 Falling out of love with triathlons How Swim, Bike, Run Fun Events was born A life-changing injury Her favorite races and future plans Guest Bio Camile Baptistse is the Chief Race Architect Fun Director behind Swim, Bike, Run Fun Events. She is a wife, mother, and all-around person who loves to laugh, dance, swim, bike, run, hike, and mentor those around me to achieve their goals in entrepreneurship, multisport, and cycling. Camile fell in love with triathlons. She had to learn to ride a bike in the backyard with bubble wrap and swim with floaties. Every training session, every race - they all prepared her to be a better athlete, a better professional, a better mentor, a better parent and an overall better person. Triathlon and endurance racing progressed from a hobby to a way of life. Camile has competed in hundreds of races and events ranging from obstacle courses to running, triathlon, cycling, duathlons, and aquabikes, and she enjoyed all distances up to 70.3. The rush of crossing the finish line of a triathlon, duathlon, aquabike, or splash and dash is real! Unlike any other. Suffering from an injury necessitating major surgery in 2020, as well as two years of rehab and limited full use of her legs, she found herself on the couch rehabbing and designing races, planning cycling routes for clubs, and making sure that at the finish lines athletes enjoy and have fun at local events. Her secret powers are derived from gloss, gum and gratitude. Connect with Camille Follow Camille on Check out Swim, Bike, Run Fun Events Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email [email protected]. To subscribe and review use one links of the links below Get a copy of the book Running Is Cheaper Than Therapy: A Journey Back to Wholeness 👉🏾 here. It is available in hardback, paperback, and newly released audio form Connect with Dr. Ouida Brown Instagram Facebook Twitter Youtube Sign up for my newsletter /episode/index/show/ouilifeouilove/id/21923159

Homecoming: What Does It Mean To Come Home? 11/23/2022

Homecoming: What Does It Mean To Come Home? Today I am discussing a very interesting topic “ Homecoming: What Does It Mean to Come Home”. I stumbled across the topic during my Homecoming to my Alma Mater, Florida A & M University (FAMU) a few weeks ago. Those of you who know me, and/or are regular listeners know that I love FAMU. My mother helped spark my interest in physical therapy. FAMU A&M was one of two Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) that had physical therapy at the time. FAMU was within driving distance for me. After I went to a program called TOPS- early orientation I was sold and the rest is history. I have very many fond memories of my years at Florida A&M. One thing in particular that stood out was my professors and how caring they were for the students. I met some of my lifelong friends/family- FAMUly. Homecoming: What Does it Mean to Come Home. You may be asking how does this relate to endurance sports? Well the feeling I get when I go to homecoming is one of rejuvenation, one of enlightenment. I get the same feeling when I go to race meetups with founded by or triathlons where there is a large presence of Black Triathletes Association ( BTA) such as Chicago Triathlon, and various other 70.3 and full distance IronMan races. Members of TeamThe National Black Marathon Association, National Brotherhood of Skiers, and Team Zoot are also included. The Race, various World Major Races, and the Reggae Marathon race are other road races with the same feel.. Members of these various groups are like family, and how can I not mention my first running group United Nations. I get that feeling even if I don’t or can’t race for whatever reason. The emotions attached to being among your tribe or crew is priceless. It was members of these various groups that helped me move when my place caught on fire in Philly. Drove me to surgery and picked me up. Brought me food when I was recovering from surgery. Took me to doctor’s appointments when I could not drive. Running is Cheaper Than Therapy is not just a podcast about endurance sports, but also, it is based on movement from a wholeness aspect. People participate in sports for many different reasons including, physical and mental well-being as well as the connections that come with associating with fellow athletes. Homecoming is about feeding your spirit and staying connected to people with whom you click. It is about finding joy in whatever you do and the people you do it with. Episode Highlights: Homecoming at Florida A&M University. Some fond memories at Florida A&M University. What community means to me What does in mean to come home and how it relates to endurance sports? How to feed your spirit and how the endurance sports community means so much Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email [email protected]. To subscribe and review use one links of the links below Get a copy of the book; . It is available in hardback, paperback, and newly released audio form Connect with Dr. Ouida Brown Instagram Facebook Twitter Youtube Sign up for my newsletter /episode/index/show/ouilifeouilove/id/25081668

Aaron Hickman Explains How He Motivates Newcomers in Endurance Sports 11/16/2022

Aaron Hickman Explains How He Motivates Newcomers in Endurance Sports Aaron Hickman started his fitness journey at 15 years of age because the requirement to join the high school basketball team was also to be on the cross-country team. After high school, Aaron took an 8-year hiatus from running before emerging into running events in the Chicagoland area. Since then, Aaron has competed in 10 obstacle courses, 5 triathlons, and about 15 endurance running events. Initially, Aaron did not take triathlons seriously, but his first Chicago Triathlon experience was an awakening experience. He soon learned the dedication and training that is necessary to successfully complete a race. He progressed from the Olympic distance. After he found success in the Olympic distance he sought the assistance of a coach He is particularly proud of his completion of Ironman Louisville in 2015. He continued to race Full Distance IronMan 140.6 races but after his initial success he thought he could continue to successfully race without the actual intensity of training that he committed to for his first full distance race. He learned the hard way that he had to respect each race. He recently completed IronMan Wisconsin for the second time in the worst conditions September 2022. He has learned that in order to successfully complete a race you need to train the body, you need to also train the mind as both are needed to be victorious. ⁠ Episode Highlights: Aaron starts running in high school. After a long hiatus, Aaron returns to endurance sports. Aaron love for obstacle course racing. How Aaron becomes a triathlete The 2015 Louisville Full Ironman 140.6 race. Racing an Ironman event in a monsoon. Lessons about the body and mind connection during a race Aaron Hickman has some words of wisdom Guest Bio Aaron Hickman began his fitness journey at the young age of 15 while involved with his high school cross-country team. It was at that time that he embraced the moment of running free among his peers as a means to focus on his happiness and not worry about anything around mmm. Between high school and college, a long hiatus was taken. It wasn’t until 8 years later that Aaron was exposed to the running events in the Chicagoland area. Since then, he has taken part in over 10 obstacle course races, 5 triathlons, and 15 running endurance events. His most inspiring accomplishment came in 2015 at Ironman Louisville. It was at that moment he realized the power of the mind. Through his accomplishments and tribulations, he hopes to motivate newcomers entering the endurance sport by letting them know it's a long, rugged journey, however, the reward is well worth it. Connect with Aaron Hickman Connect with Aaron on Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email [email protected]. To subscribe and review use one links of the links below Get a copy of the book . It is available in hardback, paperback, and newly released audio form. Connect with Dr. Ouida Brown Instagram Facebook Twitter Youtube Sign up for my newsletter /episode/index/show/ouilifeouilove/id/25007250

Stacy Winters, The Happy Athlete, Tells How An Attitude Of Gratitude Helped Following A Cycling Accident 11/09/2022

Stacy Winters, The Happy Athlete, Tells How An Attitude Of Gratitude Helped Following A Cycling Accident Stacy Winters has had a more than 30-year running career. She's participated in countless 5k's, 10 k’s, half marathons, marathons. Her longest distance race was a 50k trail distance. Starting with duathlons, Stacy ventured into multisports. She eventually started participating in triathlons after she learned how to swim at the age of forty-five. Stacy’s philosophy is that endurance sports are for everyone. She is a member of several groups, such as Mid Maryland Triathlon Club. She also enjoys volunteering, and has served as a marathon coach. She has won several age group awards, but considers herself as a “happy athlete.’’ Unfortunately Stacy was in a cycling accident a year ago and suffered several injuries that could have resulted in the lost of her arm. Her recovery continues and today she shares her story. Episode Highlights: Stacy shares her thoughts on Psychology and endurance sports Suffering depression, Stacy starts running as a coping mechanism and to lose weight. From marathons to triathlons and learning to swim at 45. Some memorable races. Stacy’s cycling accident and a horrifying 36 hours of waiting. Journey through three surgeries and recovery. Living and racing with the injury. Stacy Winters has some words of wisdom Guest Bio graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Psychology. She received her Masters of Education in Psychological Counseling from Howard University. Stacy received her Bachelors of Nursing from Johns Hopkins University. Her Masters of Nursing was granted by Drexel University. She is a certified adult-gerontology nurse practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Stacy has been certified as a health coach by the American Council on Exercise since 2016. Stacy’s running career expands 30 years. She has participated in countless 5ks, 10ks, half-marathons, and marathons. Her longest distance race was a 50k trail distance. In the past 10 years, Ms. Winters has participated in multi-sports to include duathlon and triathlon. Stacy took her first swim lessons at age 45. She has won several age group awards, but considers herself as a “happy athlete.’’ Her philosophy is that endurance sports is for everyone. Winters is a member of several groups including: Mid Maryland Triathlon Club, Black Triathlon Association, Fastchix and Coeur Sports. Ms. Winters enjoys volunteering. She has volunteered for the following organizations: End AIDS Campaign for Whitman Walker Center in Washington, DC as a marathon coach; Athletes Serving Athletes, an organization to support children with limiting ability in Frederick, and a medical volunteer at Ironman Maryland, Charm City Sports and the Annapolis, Maryland. Stacy Winters moderated a Facebook forum, Health-Chats Stay Well for from 2016-2020. Stacy is passionate about diversity and inclusion. She has written several articles on health disparities. Ms. Winters was in a cycling accident on 9/1//2021 while training for a half Ironman. Her recovery continues. Connect with Stacy Winters Connect with Stacy on Read some of Stacy’s Connect with Stacy on Connect with Stacy on Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email [email protected]. To subscribe and review use one links of the links below Get a copy of the book . It is available in hardback, paperback, and newly released audio form. Connect with Dr. Ouida Brown Instagram Facebook Twitter Youtube Sign up for my newsletter /episode/index/show/ouilifeouilove/id/24925731

Colonel Yvonne Spencer, Marathoner And Ironman Triathlete Explains The Importance Of Empowerment 11/02/2022

Colonel Yvonne Spencer, Marathoner And Ironman Triathlete Explains The Importance Of Empowerment ⁠Colonel Yvonne Spencer is an eight time full distance Ironman finisher. She is a 2020 long course triathlon team member, and multi-year all world athlete. In addition to the numerous triathlon finishes in all distances, she's an avid runner. She has completed 16 marathons and completed the Boston Marathon in 2021. She has also been coaching since 2017. Colonel Yvonne Spencer has a 28-year military career serving in a variety of leadership positions and has commanded organizations ranging from 300 to 1,200 personnel. Building on her leadership talents, in 2015, Yvonne created a women empowerment and support network called Fast Chix. It is a national women's triathlon group, primarily women of color that strive to remove barriers by empowering and educating women in the sport of triathlon. Recently Colonel Yvoone Spencer was appointed as a General Director of the USA Triathlon Board of Directors. Her term will end Dec. 31, 2025. “On behalf of my fellow triathletes, I am absolutely thrilled for this opportunity to serve as a General Director of the USA Triathlon Board of Directors. I look forward to helping USA Triathlon fortify its commitment to building a more inclusive and supportive triathlon community.” Colonel Spencer stated. Episode Highlights: Yvonne starts endurance sports. Some memorable marathons, the good and the bad. From marathons to triathlons Fast Chix is born and grows into a beautiful movement Yvonne’s journey into coaching Yvonne reminisces on her favorite triathlons Why are women of color not taking up triathlons? Some honors and awards Yvonne has gotten for being an outspoken triathlete Yvonne shares some obstacles and wisdom in overcoming Guest Bio Colonel Yvonne Spencer is an 8-time Ironman and long course FINISHER. She is a 2020 USA Long Course Triathlon Team Member and multiple year All-World Athlete. In addition to numerous triathlon finishes in all distances, she’s an avid runner who has completed 14 marathons and completed the 2021 Boston Marathon qualifier. She has been coaching since 2017 and is a USA Triathlon Level 1 Certified Coach and RRCA Certified Coach. In a 28-year military career, Yvonne has served in a variety of leadership positions and has commanded organizations ranging from 300 to 1,200 personnel. Despite living in 5 countries and relocating 14 times, triathlon has been a constant in her life. It has been key to her resiliency and work/life balance. In 2015, Yvonne translated her leadership talents into building a supportive, and empowering network of women known as the . It is a National Women’s Triathlon Group, primarily women of color, that strives to Remove Barriers by Empowering and Educating women in the sport of triathlon. Fast Chix provides a safe environment for positive engagement, shared experiences, and support for athletes at all levels. Fast Chix efforts include annual race meetups, educational clinics, fitness panels, book clubs and monthly challenges. To date, Fast Chix has nearly 1,200 online members! Yvonne’s story has been featured in multiple social mediums to include Triathlete Magazine, Run TriBike Magazine and Mid Strike Magazine. In recognition of her efforts to “Be the Change”, she received the In Triathlon Social Media Impact Award and the 2021 USAT Women’s Committee Diversity and Inclusion Award.Yvonne still serves in the U.S. Air Force and currently resides in Arlington, Virginia. DISCLAIMER: These are the speaker’s/author’s personal views and not necessarily those of the DoD or the United States Air Force. Connect with Yvonne Spencer Yvonne’s profile on Check out Fast Chix Connect with other Fast Chix women on Fast Chix is also on Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email [email protected]. To subscribe and review use one links of the links below Get a copy of the book . It is available in hardback, paperback, and newly released audio form. Connect with Dr. Ouida Brown Instagram Facebook Twitter Youtube Sign up for my newsletter /episode/index/show/ouilifeouilove/id/24815412

Terrance Lyles Marathoner, Triathlete, And founder Of Men Run Deez Streets Explains How He Encourages Black Men To Run And Be Fit 10/26/2022

Terrance Lyles Marathoner, Triathlete, And founder Of Men Run Deez Streets Explains How He Encourages Black Men To Run And Be Fit This is a very special episode. Tomorrow is my two-year podcast anniversary. It is also the day my mother transitioned from this world due to breast cancer. I wanted to do something positive and meaningful during the midst of COVID and I started this podcast. I thank you so much for listening, a special thank all of my past and future guests. Thanks for all the suggestions, the recommendations. I appreciate all the love. This week's guest I met shortly after I moved to Chicago. Thanks to Gabrielle Barber who I met in Berlin who told me about Men Run Deez Streets. They were the first group I ran after I moved to the city. Although they were lightning fast, and I am not they were welcoming all the same. Terrance Lyles is my guest this week. AKA The Machine, AKA Optimus Prime, is a marathoner, triathlete, and the founder of Men Run Deez Street.. His father is , a previous guest on this show. Terrance has completed over 30 marathons, 50-mile ultra-marathon and more recently a half IornMan distance race, 70.3 triathlon. With many years of accomplishments and a continued passion for running, Terrance became inspired to help bring more men of color into the sport. After witnessing many women of Black Girls Run taking on the sport, he became inspired to recruit men from social media to start his own club. Many urban and professional men that reached back to him, and was born in 2013. From there, he has helped train many men, and even women, to become long-distance runners and half marathon/marathon finishers. Terrance is a Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) Certified Adult Distance Running Coach. He is also an avid cyclist and swimmer Episode Highlights: Terrance in the midst of a life crisis started running as a coping mechanism. Terrance pays tribute to his dad, , who inspired him to run. Some memorable marathons, the good and the bad. Terrance talks about his 50-mile ultra-marathon. How Men Run Deez Streets (MRDS) came to be. Terrance’s first triathlon . Terrance talks about some obstacles he’s faced and what drives him. Terrance shares some final words of inspiration. Guest Bio , “The Machine” AKA “OPTIMUS PRIME” was born and raised in the streets of Chicago. He attended Neal F. Simeon High School and later attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology. He returned to Chicago to pursue a career in engineering and has worked in state and city government for over 20 years. He is currently employed as a Senior Project Manager for the Chicago Transit Authority leading multi-million-dollar infrastructure projects. Terrance began his running experience in 2006 after having many personal and financial issues. He believed that he needed something to keep his mind off of stress and needed a positive outlet. Knowing that his father, Bernard Lyles, was an avid runner, he consulted him and was advised to join the Maxfitness Marathon Training Program led by Coach Rudy Christian. Terrance trained for his first Chicago Marathon that year and completed it with a time of 4:07:28. This is when he developed the passion for running. Terrance went on to complete over 30 marathons in various cities that includes Detroit, Indianapolis, Miami, Little Rock, Atlanta, St. Louis, New Orleans, and overseas in Negril, Jamaica and Berlin, Germany. He has also completed a 50-mile Ultra-Marathon in Chicago, and most recently, an Ironman 70.3 triathlon. With many years of accomplishments and a continued passion for running, Terrance became inspired to help bring more men of color into the sport. After witnessing many women of Black Girls Run taking on the sport, he became inspired to recruit men from social media to start his own club. With the many urban and professional men that reached back to him was born in 2013. From there, he has helped train many men, and even women, to become long-distance runners and half marathon/marathon finishers. Terrance is a Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) Certified Adult Distance Running Coach. He is also an avid cyclist and swimmer. Terrance believes in helping people become their best selves. He is passionate about volunteering in the community for charity events and he is an advocate for social justice. He is dedicated to bringing about change to the community and helping others become healthier by running. He lives by and adheres to a famous quote: “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world” – Harriet Tubman. Connect with Terrance Lyles Connect with Terrance on Connect with Terrance on Men Run Deez Streets on Send Terrance an email. MRDS got featured on Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email [email protected]. To subscribe and review use one links of the links below Get a copy of the book . It is available in hardback, paperback, and newly released audio form. Connect with Dr. Ouida Brown Instagram Facebook Twitter Youtube Sign up for my newsletter /episode/index/show/ouilifeouilove/id/24772779

Valerie Tyler Proves That Age Is Really Only A Number! The Only Limitations Are The Ones You Set For Yourself 10/19/2022

Valerie Tyler Proves That Age Is Really Only A Number! The Only Limitations Are The Ones You Set For Yourself is one of my former coaches. She taught me how to swim and how to overcome my fear of the deep end of the pool. A self-proclaimed tomboy, Valerie has been active all her life but she only got into running at the age of 50 on a dare. Over the next 20 years, Valerie has run thirty-five marathons qualifying for the Boston Marathon four times. She also started competing in triathlons, also on a dare. After she learned how to swim, she started with sprint triathlons. She progressed to the Olympic distance, 70.3 distance and ultimately to the full ironman 140.6 distance. She even podiumed after placing second in her age group at IronMan Chattanooga. Currently, Valerie focuses on coaching other athletes wanting to promote good health to the next generation. Her business partner is , who was a previous guest. She also helped start the Southside Her favorite mantras are; (1) Keep It Moving and stay active. (2) If I can set an example for a healthy lifestyle, my work is done! (3) Be bold and live life to the fullest in love, health, spirit, family, and friends!!!! (4) You can choose to be healthy and fit…it’s a choice! Episode Highlights: Valerie grew up as tomboy, and always was active Her motivation to remain active and help others. Valerie becomes a marathoner on a dare. Some memorable marathons, the good and the bad. How Valeria becomes involved in Valerie becomes a triathlon athlete, again, on a dare. Some memories and tips from her experience competing in triathlons. Valerie is challenging herself in an endurance swim- Big Shoulders. She talks about her coaching journey. Valerie shares some final words of inspiration. Guest Bio Growing up as a tomboy competing with her older brother, Valerie was always active physically. She played baseball, climbed trees, participated in tag races, played monkey bars, participated in long jumps along with mud biking, and on and on. Then she transitioned to African dance, ballet, and jazz in between, tennis, roller skating, skiing, and aerobic classes. She has always been active, always competing, and always challenging herself. Fast forward to many years later, she was dared to run a marathon at the age of 50. Valerie really found her groove….so for the next 20 years, she ran 35 marathons all over the world and more half marathons than she can count. During that period, she also was approached by Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) to build a south side base leaving from LaRabida Hospital. So under pressure, Valerie founded that running group and built it up to sixty plus marathon members. During those 5 years of being the ‘Site Coordinator’ for CARA South Side, she qualified for the Boston Marathon 4 times, and led the 9:30 and 10-minute Pace Groups. Valerie was dared to race in Triathlons at the age of 52. Over the years, she has participated in many sprints, Olympics, Half Ironman, and 1 Full Ironman. She learned to swim, earned her Life Savers Certification, and began coaching swim lessons with Chicago Blue Dolphins. Her first Ironman at the age of 67 was in Chattanooga, and she placed 2nd in her age group behind a woman that had done 9 and this was her 10th competition. What a proud moment to be on the Podium and invited to Kona! However, she was one and done. Ironman training was by far the most difficult, challenging, and mentally draining experience she had ever done. She was exhausted but exhilarated enough for a lifetime. In the past few years, Valerie has retired from Corporate America and earned certifications in Yoga, Personal Training, Fitness Training, and Nutritional Training. (She primarily follows a vegetarian diet with an emphasis on protein). She founded her own company, VTFit, 7 years ago and now teaches strength training on Zoom 5X a week with a base of approximately 60 students, most of whom have been with her for more than 3 years. She has received numerous first and second-place age group awards and hundreds of medals from racing events of all types. As she moves into her senior years, Valerie feels the desire to extend herself and her energies into motivating and training the next generation. She was blessed to have an amazing racing career, and she wants to see more ‘people of color’ pushing the envelope and representing the US in marathons and triathlons around the world. So, she continues to train – coaching swimming and track under the guidance of her stellar coach, Mo Wills, of Infinity Multisport. This game is about ‘getting comfortable with being uncomfortable’ – his favorite saying. Her favorite mantras are; (1) Keep It Moving and stay active. (2) If I can set an example for a healthy lifestyle, my work is done! (3) Be bold and live life to the fullest in love, health, spirit, family, and friends!!!! (4) You can choose to be healthy and fit…it’s a choice! Connect with Valerie Tyler Connect with Valerie on Connect with Valerie on Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email [email protected]. To subscribe and review use one links of the links below Get a copy of the book . It is available in hardback, paperback, and newly released audio form. Connect with Dr. Ouida Brown Instagram Facebook Twitter Youtube Sign up for my newsletter /episode/index/show/ouilifeouilove/id/24694869

Ask The Doctor: What Are The Stages Of Recovery? 10/12/2022

Ask The Doctor: What Are The Stages Of Recovery? Today the focus will not be on post-race recovery, but on post-surgery and post-injury recovery. I have received many questions regarding rehab and physical therapy related to my latest surgery and I will attempt to answer them in this episode as well as give an update on my own recovery journey. I have had a plethora of injuries in my running and triathlon career as well as some from ski racing. I have had plantar fasciitis, meniscal tear, tendonitis, iliotibial friction band syndrome etc. I have had surgeries as a result of some of these injuries and the most recent one was in April 2022. It was a microfracture surgery to address a cartilage knee injury. I am still recovering from this injury. I had another knee surgery in 2020 on my knee for a partial ACL tear, cartilage injury and a meniscus tear. I found that I still could not get back to running at full force as there was still some pain. I got a second opinion and the MRI showed a cartilage defect. I took the risk to have another surgery to address the defect in my cartilage in 2022. Surgery is always a risk and one should do a thorough risk benefit ratio before proceeding. I decided to take the risk because I love running for so many reasons. One is the high I get from it, another is the health benefits of running, and last but not least is the community of people. After the surgery, I had to be on crutches for six weeks. I was lucky that the injury was on a part of my knee that is not load-bearing and so I could put some weight on my toes versus being non-weight bearing. I have learned that rehab is not a linear progression. Everyday is not necessarily better than the day before the goal is steady and progressive improvement. Episode Highlights: Some of my past injuries. My most recent injury and surgery. Why I took the risk and had a second surgery on my knee. My journey of rehab and recovery. Some lessons from my journey. Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email [email protected]. To subscribe and review use one links of the links below Get a copy of the book; . It is available in hardback, paperback, and newly released audio form Connect with Dr. Ouida Brown Instagram Facebook Twitter Youtube Sign up for my newsletter /episode/index/show/ouilifeouilove/id/24616647

Shauna Anderson Explains How She Thinks Big, Determines Her Own Destiny, And Realizes Her Wildest Dreams 10/05/2022

Shauna Anderson Explains How She Thinks Big, Determines Her Own Destiny, And Realizes Her Wildest Dreams is a Mechanical engineer and mathematician who has taught for 25 years in the United States, Ethiopia and Taiwan. She is a a graduate of an HBCU, Howard University. She obtained a master's degree from Harvard University. Shauna considers herself a citizen of the world having visited forty-seven countries and with the full intention of seeing more. Not only has Shauna completed all of the six major world marathons, but also, run a marathon on all seven continents. She has also completed a triathlon, actually with only four days of training. She has run twenty full marathons, thirty-one half marathons, bungee jumped in New Zealand, and driven herself 10,000 miles across the United States among many other adventures. Her motto in life is a quote by Eric Thomas: "When you die, die on "E"...leave no dream left behind...leave no opportunity behind! Accomplish everything you can." Episode Highlights: How Shauna started running . Shauna’s first marathon - Boston Marathon. Some memorable marathons, the best and worst of her experience. The Antarctica marathon. Shauna experience bungee jumping Shauna shares her bucket list. Shauna shares some of her wisdom she has obtained over the years. Guest Bio Shauna Anderson is a mathematics teacher of 25 years who has taught in the U.S., Ethiopia, and Thailand. She has completed the world marathon majors and a full marathon on all seven continents. She did her first ever triathlon with four days' notice just last year and spontaneously bungee jumped while in New Zealand, one of the 47 countries she has visited. She considers herself to be a citizen of the world. Her motto in life is a quote by Eric Thomas: "When you die, die on "E"...leave no dream left behind...leave no opportunity behind! Accomplish everything you can." Connect with Shauna Anderson Shauna Anderson got featured on the Catch Shauna on . Catch Shauna’s . Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email [email protected]. To subscribe and review use one links of the links below Get a copy of the book . It is available in hardback, paperback, and newly released audio form. Connect with Dr. Ouida Brown Instagram Facebook Twitter Youtube Sign up for my newsletter /episode/index/show/ouilifeouilove/id/24551694

Liz Yerly Explains The Importance Of Physical Therapy For Rehab, Injury Prevention And Performance Enhancement 09/28/2022

Liz Yerly Explains The Importance Of Physical Therapy For Rehab, Injury Prevention And Performance Enhancement has been my physical therapist since 2014. I initially saw her with plantar fasciitis but she has since seen me for a plethora of other injuries as well as post-surgery. She sees many endurance athletes and has a world-class facility. I enjoy working with her because she challenges me and keeps me from getting bored. She also uses a variety of methods to help me reach my goals. Besides being a physical therapist, Liz also is a certified athletic trainer and massage therapist. She teaches her clients the best ways to avoid injuries. She sees many common orthopedic injuries, including overuse injuries, and post-surgery patients. Liz has a vast knowledge of biomechanics, which allows her to examine athletes’ movement patterns and resolve dysfunction to help decrease injury and improve performance. Liz developed the Chicago recovery room. In order to be seen there, clients don't need a prescription. The recovery room has compression boots, and ice baths, and they do a lot of education for athletes at all levels. She tries to work with clients who may not be able to afford therapy due to no insurance and those that may have issues with insurance. Her goal is to provide access to as many people as she can. Episode Highlights: What sparked Liz's Interest in physical therapy. Some of Liz’s certifications Liz’s experience with endurance athletes. Liz’s tips to run injury-free.. Why Liz started the Chicago Recovery Room Liz talks some more about . Guest Bio "I believe as physical therapists we have the unique ability to provide a missing piece in the healthcare spectrum. I want to be a resource for athletes and patients during all aspects of their care, whether for injury rehabilitation, preventative maintenance, or performance enhancements. We offer a skill set that should be utilized on a continuum that will ultimately result in overall improved function and continued wellness over time,” Liz Yerly Education Marquette University, Bachelor of Psychology Marquette University, Masters of Physical Therapy Certifications Certified Athletic Trainer Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Full Body Certified in Active Release Technique Licensed Massage Therapist Certified Graston Technique Professional Interests A licensed practitioner in physical therapy, athletic training, massage therapy and personal training, Liz offers a unique perspective on injury prevention, maintenance, and rehabilitation of her patients and athletes. Liz has experience treating everyone from the collegiate athlete to the weekend warrior. She also sees many common orthopaedic injuries, including post-surgical patients and overuse injuries common in endurance sports. She has a vast knowledge of biomechanics which allows her to examine patient/athlete movement patterns and resolve dysfunctions to help decrease injury and improve performance. Liz provides individualized, hands-on patient care with a focus on soft tissue dysfunction. She completed her full body Active Release Certification in 2008; she is trained in administering intramuscular trigger point dry needling and also administers Graston Techniques which utilizes an instrument to detect and treat soft tissue fibrosis or chronic inflammation and restore range of motion. She has volunteered at numerous triathlon and marathon races, including the Madison, WI Ironman. She is also part of the medical staff for the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) and Broadway in Chicago Performing Arts team. Liz also developed the Chicago Recovery Room concept, which is an open-to-the-public athletic training room providing access to state-of-the-art recovery tools and services for athletes. The Chicago Recovery Room provides athletes of all levels with affordable access to cutting-edge technology and treatment options to help speed up recovery, prevent injuries, and continue to train like the pros. Specialties Active Release Techniques Graston Technique Trigger Point Dry Needling Athletic Taping, FMS Runner’s Analysis Bike Fitting Pose Certified Licensed Massage Therapist Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Licensed Athletic Trainer Connect with Liz Yerly See Liz’s profile at Catch Liz’s Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email [email protected]. To subscribe and review use one links of the links below Get a copy of the book . It is available in hardback, paperback, and newly released audio form. Connect with Dr. Ouida Brown Instagram Facebook Twitter Youtube Sign up for my newsletter /episode/index/show/ouilifeouilove/id/24512136

Coach (Mo) Maurice Wills Explains Why His Athletes Hate Him In Training But Love Him Race Day. 09/21/2022

Coach (Mo) Maurice Wills Explains Why His Athletes Hate Him In Training But Love Him Race Day. is the man who is responsible for getting to the start and finish line of all my major races minus my one DNF ( did not finish). Mo, taught me to swim and believed I could do more than I ever thought possible. I also told him he was the first coach that didn’t fire me- long story. Mo is a USA Triathlon, a level two coach, certified total immersion swim instructor, certified Chi running instructor, and master trainer for heart zones. He is a two-time Boston Marathon finisher, ultra-marathoner and 11-time full-distance Ironman finisher. He had more than 25 years of race experience and over 20 years of coaching experience at all levels and distances. He has coached hundreds of athletes in person and remotely to their finish lines.He always says “hate me now, love me race day”. He ran competitively in high school and college. He burned out and took a hiatus after college until his mother told him he was fat. He then started running again. It was from there his passion grew and grew. He went from running, cycling, to triathlon racing and coaching. When winter comes, Coach Mo likes to play in the snow being an accomplished snowboarder and skier. He is a certified Tier 1 snowboard instructor. Besides being a coach, Maurice Wills is also an active CPA and holds a BS in accounting from North Carolina A&T State University. Episode Highlights: Mo running history in high school along with other sports. After a long hiatus in college, Mo takes up running again after his mother calls him fat. His first triathlon race. Coach Mo gives us his take on triathlons. He gets hoodwinked into becoming a coach. How he connected with his present business partner Mo shares some words of wisdom Guest Bio Maurice (Mo) holds a BS in Accounting from North Carolina A&T State University, where he ran Track & Field and Cross-Country. He is a USA Triathlon Level II Coach, certified Total Immersion instructor, certified ChiRunning Instructor and Master Trainer for Heart Zones. Mo is a two-time Boston Marathon finisher, Ultra-marathoner and 11-time Ironman finisher on 5 of the 7 continents. He has completed 10+ marathons and numerous triathlons around the world. Mo has 25+ years of race experience and over 20 years of coaching experience at all levels and distances. He had coached hundreds of athletes (in person and remote) to their finish line goals from 5K to Ultramarathon, including 100+ ironman finishes. Mo started coaching a competitive swim team in 2017 and is now a certified lifeguard instructor. He also likes to play in the snow. He is an avid snowboarder, skier, and snowmobile enthusiast. He is also a Level 1 certified snowboard instructor. Mo is a CPA, so not only will he coach you through a successful triathlon season, but he can find you some good tax deductions on your next return. Mo co-owner of with business partner Lara Mele. Connect with Coach Maurice (Mo) Wills Connect with Coach Mo on Connect with Coach Mo on Catch the coach’s Contact Coach Mo on email at [email protected] or [email protected] Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email [email protected]. To subscribe and review use one links of the links below Get a copy of the book . It is available in hardback, paperback, and newly released audio form. Connect with Dr. Ouida Brown Instagram Facebook Twitter Youtube Sign up for my newsletter /episode/index/show/ouilifeouilove/id/24421353

The Importance Of Sleep In The Endurance Athlete 09/14/2022

The Importance Of Sleep In The Endurance Athlete Many people who lead active lives, particularly athletes, are guilty of sacrificing sleep in pursuit of other responsibilities. It’s not just athletes who fail to get enough sleep. Life is hectic and it’s hard to get everything done within the right amount of time available in a day. I personally have been sleep-deprived for years. From college balancing schooling with a social life, to medical school, residency, etc. Now with work, training six days a week, this passion project of hosting this podcast, and trying to have a social life. However, in the last few weeks, I have been trying to achieve at least seven hours of sleep every day. It is very hard because as mentioned earlier, trying to balance everything. . I can feel the difference between when I get a full night’s sleep versus when I am sleep deprevied. Sleep is important, especially for an endurance athlete. Your body needs to recover from all the training and it can only do it while you sleep. Sleep is very important, not only for recovery but also warding off cravings, boosting the body’s immunity and mood balance. Several scientific studies on different categories of athletes have shown definitive improvement in athletic performance with adequate sleep. Episode Highlights: Affirmation of the importance of sleep My own history of sleep deprivation Why sleep is important and what happens to your body when you deprive it of sleep. Some notable studies on athletes regarding performance and sleep Some tips on ensuring you get sufficient sleep Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email [email protected]. To subscribe and review use one links of the links below Get a copy of the book; . It is available in hardback, paperback, and newly released audio form Connect with Dr. Ouida Brown Instagram Facebook Twitter Youtube Sign up for my newsletter /episode/index/show/ouilifeouilove/id/24359025

How A Dream To Outlive His Parents Inspired McKenley Mason To Become A Marathoner And An Ironman Triathlete 09/07/2022

How A Dream To Outlive His Parents Inspired McKenley Mason To Become A Marathoner And An Ironman Triathlete is an old friend of mine whom I met back in 2015 at the Football Hall of Fame Half Marathon.. He is a marathoner turned triathlete. He used to casually run up to the age of 50. At the age of 50 he decided to quit smoking and drinking and become a more serious runner having prayed on it. Hoping to outlive his parents who had both died in their early 50s, his casual runs became longer and longer and soon found himself running 3 hours straight. His goal at first was to run only one marathon a year but his running family pressured him into doing more. His brother bought him a Walmart bike which was not properly assembled at the store. Mason took it to a local bike shop for repairs and met triathletes who got him to consider participating in triathlons. Although he swam at an early age he was only able to swim 8 feet when he returned to the pool. After looking around for a group of people to train with, decided to train himself using videos, his GoPro, and seeking the advice of various member of the Black Triathlete Association. In 2021, McKenley completed his first Ironman in 14 hours 52 minutes and has plans to do more. Episode Highlights: How McKenley initially started running How McKenley quit smoking and drinking McKenley start as a long distance runner McKenley’s first marathon Getting a bike and joining the world of triathlons. How McKenley advanced in swimming McKenley’s future in triathlons A look into how McKenley plays to his strengths McKenley Mason shares some words of wisdom Guest Bio McKenley Mason is a Runner/Triathlete. Up until age 50, he would have called himself a casual jogger, only running one local 10K race a year. Both of his parents died in their early 50s; they drank and smoked a lot, and so did he. It became a dream to outlive his parents and he prayed about it. During the year of his 48th birthday, he had a testimonial event occur in his life, and on the year of his 50th birthday, he was forced to stop drinking and smoking. At this point, his casual runs became longer and longer and after a year Mason found himself running up to 3 to 4 hours non-stop. In 2010 at the age of 52, he ran his first marathon in Richmond Va. In the beginning, his goal was to run at least a marathon a year, but once he met other runners and joined several run groups that quickly changed. From 2010 to 2017 he was a marathoner but was given a Walmart bike by his brother and that changed his focus. The bike had many loose screws and parts, so he took it to the local bike shop, and it was there that he met some triathletes. Running over these years has taken Mason to places that he thought he would never see and has met people who today are his Run Family. He has run marathons in 24 states, and 5 continents and completed 4 of the 6 major races of the world. He is surprised when he looks back and sees that he has completed 24 Marathons, 51 Half Marathons. 1 Ultra, 3 Ironman 70.3’s and Ironman 140.6……all this after 50. Running has been Mason’s love, but becoming a Triathlete has been amazing. When it came to the world of multisport, he could run and cycle and obtain podiums at duathlons, but his swimming was sub-par. He learned to swim in college, but went 37 years without "swimming". He signed up for his first Tri at 59 years old and literally ran all parts of the pools if his feet touched the bottom. There were frustrations learning to swim, but he never gave up. He went to numerous swim and open water clinics and 95% of the time he was the only Black person there. He can't explain, but he never felt comfortable, so he taught himself using videos and advice from fellow triathletes from the Black Triathletes Association, BTA. March 2020, The Pandemic, our world changed and he was happy with his athletic resume. Mason still trained during the pandemic with no race in sight and found himself after a year trained up for the 140.6 distance. He entered Ironman Maryland (IMMD) as a 63-year-old Black man and in 2021 he finished with a time of 14:52:34. In 2 months, Mason will be 64 and sometimes he feels like he started late in this game, but sometimes we are not ready for God's blessings until we have experienced some things. It took me 50 years to prepare for the great things going forward and he wants to thank God and all those he sent his way that is part of his testimony. Connect with McKenley Mason Connect with McKenley Mason on Connect on McKenley Mason on Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email [email protected]. To subscribe and review use one links of the links below Get a copy of the book . It is available in hardback, paperback, and newly released audio form. Connect with Dr. Ouida Brown Instagram Facebook Twitter Youtube Sign up for my newsletter /episode/index/show/ouilifeouilove/id/24287262

Dr. Tiencia James Explains Her Journey From Running With Her Dad As A Child To Qualifying For Kona 08/31/2022

Dr. Tiencia James Explains Her Journey From Running With Her Dad As A Child To Qualifying For Kona is a physician, a wife, mom, marathoner, and a triathlete. This mother of three started running as a child to spend time with her father who was a runner. She eventually fell in love with the sport. She ran track in high school and in her early college days but left the college team to concentrate on her medical studies. She however kept running for her own pleasure. After the birth of her first child, she decided to start racing. Her first marathon was Disney, she ran so well she qualified for the Boston Marathon. This was quite an impressive feat, as runners have to qualify for Boston and Disney is usually a slower race due to all the turns and characters along the race course. She kept running marathons but after her third child she decided to challenge herself and started her triathlon career.. Despite a busy career as a doctor, being a wife and mom of three Dr. Tiencia James not only races but she strives to be the best. She is passionate about the sport and has often neglected sleep to train as she ever wanted to take away from her family. Dr. Tiencia James is the first black woman to qualify for the Ironman World Championship on merit. Following the death of her brother, she has decided to take a sabbatical from medicine to focus on family, training, and other career endeavors. She even hopes to start a business inspired by her passion for running and triathlons. She is currently training for the to be held in October. Episode Highlights: Getting started as a runner to stay and spend time with her father. Running through high school and college. Dr. Tiencia James’s experience at her first marathon. The new challenge of triathlons. Qualifying for Kona Balancing work, family and racing . Dr. Tiencia James shares some life lessons from triathlons Guest Bio Dr. Tiencia James is the youngest of four kids and spent her childhood in Georgia. Her father was an obsessive competitive age group runner growing up. In fact, she is pretty sure that his divorce from her mother stems from how this took him away from his family at times. Somewhere around the age of 8-10, she started running with him. It was never because she had any strong desire to run at first, however, she figured out that if she ran, she would get to spend more time with him. Instead of just seeing him every other weekend like her siblings, she would see him for morning runs or weekend road trips to races. Eventually, however, she began to really love running and got very good at it. By the time she was in high school she was placed in the top three-four girls in the state in cross country and track/field 1600m/3200m. James never considered herself to be a talented runner, but because of her work ethic, love for the sport and support of her dad, she was able to outperform kids with more natural abilities. When she graduated from high school, she decided that she wanted to go to medical school so running took a back seat. It was no longer about her racing and competing, but it continued to be something that kept her grounded and helped her deal with the academic stress. She did compete as a walk-on at Stanford for two years before quitting the team to focus on her studies. She kept running most days really just for her sanity to decompress. She graduated from Stanford University and then went to Duke University to complete her medical doctorate while also getting a master’s in public health from UNC. Eventually, she returned to Georgia and did her Emergency Medicine residency at Emory. After getting married, being an emergency medicine physician, and having her first 2 children Dr. Tiencia James began to miss the competitive side of running. It was in 2010 that she got back into racing and decided to train seriously for a marathon. She did her first marathon at Disney in a time of 3:22 qualifying for the Boston Marathon. The following year, at age 33, she finished the Boston Marathon in 3:11. Over the next few years, she continued to race long distances. After having the third child, she was looking for a differentthe challenge, something new. Somehow, she decided that she wanted to try long-distance triathlons. She hired a coach and after completing The Great Floridian and then Ironman Chattanooga soon after was hooked. Since then, James has qualified for many Ironman World Championship races in the 70.3 distance. She has been determined to use sports and athletics to get closer to her family and not allow it to push them apart. She often will find ways to involve all her kids in her training and for most races, they travel together as a family. It has been a great way to see the world together and to show her kids that life has no limits. Life has gotten a bit crazy, especially over the past two years, being a wife, mom of three kids and an ER doctor in the middle of Covid while also trying to keep up her training. She reached a major personal goal this past year. After more than 6 years of trying, she finally qualified for the Ironman World Championships in the 140.6 distance at the age of 44. She has been told that she is the first black female to qualify based on finishing place in a qualifying race (as opposed to legacy or slots awarded for charity). When she started giving away her ER shifts so she could go for a bike ride, she knew that she had to find a way to follow her heart.After losing her 45year old brother unexpectedly this past December, she really had to rethink her priorities. We only have one life so why not take chances and go “all in” on your dreams? This May, she decided after 15 years, to step away from the ED so that she can train for Kona, spend more time with her family as well as starting two entrepreneurial businesses-one in real estate and the other in high-performance endurance athletic consulting where she hopes to combine her knowledge of sports physiology, nutrition, and medicine in order to figure how to make endurance athletes better. She is not sure what the result of this will be for her, but she is very excited about this next chapter of her life. Connect with Dr. Tiencia James Connect to her personally on . Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email [email protected]. To subscribe and review use one links of the links below Get a copy of the book . 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TJ Bryan: Explains How She Saved Herself at Age 64 By Taking One Step at a Time 08/23/2022

TJ Bryan: Explains How She Saved Herself at Age 64 By Taking One Step at a Time is a career educator, an author and a runner who continues to run well into her seventies. TJ is a member of a small group of women over 70 who run in marathons. She is a rare African American woman competing at this distance. After TJ retired from a 30-year career in higher education, she became a runner. She was 64 years old at the time--hardly the point at which most people embrace a demanding sport. No one was more surprised than she was when she demonstrated ability as a runner at a wide range of distances. At 78, she has completed 53 races. Even more impressive are her ten marathons and qualifying for the Boston Marathon on eight of these marathons. She is the author of two books, and . She is currently working on a third one. Prior to retiring, TJ served as a professor, academic administrator, and university chancellor. She has a bachelor's, master's and a PhD in English, Language and Literature. Episode Highlights: How TJ started running at 64. Dealing with injuries and how they tried to derail her running. TJ speaks about her most memorable races. What’s on TJ’s bucket list? What motivates TJ to run, and some of her fears. Some wise words from TJ. Guest Bio Born on August 21, 1945, T. J. Bryan is a member of a small group of women over 70 who run in marathons. She is a rare African American woman competing at this distance. After T. J. retired from a 30-year career in higher education, she became a runner. She was 64years old at the time--hardly the point at which most people embrace a demanding sport. No one was more surprised than she was when she demonstrated ability as a runner at a wide range of distances. From 2009 to 2019, T. J. completed 53 races. Regularly, she won age-group awards irrespective of the distances—in 5Ks, 10Ks, 15Ks, half marathons, and marathons. Of her races, ten were marathons—eight of which she ran fast enough to qualify for the Boston Marathon. This marathon is one of the most prestigious 26.2-mile races in the world because competitors must qualify by running fast times in earlier marathons and must be accepted before they may register. Initially, T. J. planned to run in the Boston Marathon only once. She changed her mind and registered five times. She ran the race three times. Injury prevented her from competing in the April 2013 and October 2021 versions of the race. T. J. has written about running in two books. In Saving Myself: A Running Memoir, she captures her running journey. The memoir is available through Amazon. Readers praise this book, citing its honesty and its inspirational qualities. In her five-star novel titled Black Girl in Red, White, and Blue America, T. J. devotes several chapters to her main character’s late-life running experiences; these sections are based on her own adventures. Before retiring and becoming a runner, T. J. served as a professor, academic administrator, and university chancellor. Her academic credentials include bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD degrees in English language and literature. Connect with TJ Bryan Send TJ Bryan an email through [email protected] and at [email protected]. Connect to TJ personally on . Connect with TJ the author on . Read about TJ Bryan on . Catch TJ Bryan on . Read her book . Read her other book . Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email [email protected]. To subscribe and review use one links of the links below Get a copy of the book . It is available in hardback, paperback, and newly released audio form Connect with Dr. Ouida Brown Instagram Facebook Twitter Youtube Sign up for my newsletter /episode/index/show/ouilifeouilove/id/24140223

Running is Cheaper Than Therapy

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