The Endurance Path Podcast

This is the audio version of my 2018 Fatbike Birkie Race Report. This is recorded almost a year after the original report was written and less than 2 weeks out from the 2019 race. It's short with a couple extra thoughts that I added regarding some things I wrote in the original report. Enjoy! Reference Links Endurance Path Podcast - Show Home Page 2018 Fatbike Birkie Race Report - My Original Written Race Report Fatbike Birkie On Mountain Bike Radio - Podcast Series of Fatbike Birkie Fatbike Birkie - Race Website Steve's Social Media Facebook (endurancepath) - follow me on Facebook Instagram (endurance_path) - follow me on Instagram Twitter (hamlinsm) - follow me on Twitter Contact Steve about the podcast podcast@endurancepath.com

This is the audio version of the race report from my first American Birkiebeiner ski race. This was also my first ski race while still being very new to skiing, so you're getting this from the perspective of a newbie skier. Steve's Social Media Facebook (endurancepath)- follow me on Facebook Instagram (endurance_path)- follow me on Instagram Twitter (hamlinsm)- follow me on Twitter Contact Steve about the podcast podcast@endurancepath.com

I had Todd Poquette back on the podcast to talk about what the whole "Doing The Hard Things" means, which spawned the title "Doing The RIGHT Things". Todd shared a lot of great thoughts and gave us some insight into how and what is happening with the 906 Adventure Team. Todd also shared a very personal story that he hasn't shared with too many people, but thought it would offer some insight as to why he does what he does. Listen to the whole thing, there is something there for everybody. Show Webpage: www.endurancepath.com/podcast/episode20-todd-poquette-doing-the-right-things/ Time Breakdown of Discussion 3:00 - Discussion starts w/ Todd 4:20 - Adventure Team background 6:30 - Adventure Team lessons 9:30 - Sponsors & logo lessons 12:00 - Current Adventure Team focus and #s 14:40 - The word COACH 17:00 - Leadership all the time 21:10 - Being marketed to 22:00 - What is the draw to the Adventure Team over other organized sports 25:45 - Being inclusive doesn’t translate to participation medals 28:30 - Redefining the win 30:30 - Everything is not a big fun parade 31:20 - Having responsible fun 31:50 - No wheelies 35:00 - Discipline 37:00 - Relationships… Parents, Coaches & Kids 40:45 - "If you don’t own it… It will own you…" 46:00 - Compounding effects of daily reinforcement 48:00 - A personal story from Todd 57:45 - Using it to do something good 1:00:30 - Sharing the message - “Doing The RIGHT Things” 1:02:00 - It’s not all sunshine and lollie pops 1:05:00 - Having the capacity to work through hard stuff 1:07:00 - Working hard to make other things easy/enjoyable 1:09:00 - It’s enjoyable to go do things today that you couldn’t do yesterday 1:09:30 - Mental grit trumping physical strength 1:11:30 - Teaching through experience 1:12:00 - The #newnormal 1:18:18 - There is no bench 1:23:00 - Focused individual development will build great teams 1:24:00 - The HAMR: Huron Adventure MTB Race 1:30:20 - Marji Gesick 100 - Changes to the last 15 miles - private property - don’t ride it 1:35:00 - Scaling the 906 Adventure Team 1:37:30 - Donate to the 906 Adventure Team 906 Adventure Team Donate to 906 Adventure Team About 906 Adventure Team Todd's Blog Doing The Hard Things Races HAMR - Huron Adventure MTB Race Marji Gesick 100 906 Polar Roll Steve's Social Media Facebook (endurancepath)- follow me on Facebook Instagram (endurance_path)- follow me on Instagram Twitter (hamlinsm)- follow me on Twitter Contact Steve about the podcast podcast@endurancepath.com

This Polar Roll Podcast Race Report is a little different than past ones... I started it off by having Todd Poquette on to talk about the race, it's history and some of the behind the scene details. We also talk about some of the other races Todd has going on with some good discussion before I jump into my race report. Let me know what you think of this format and I will see if I can get some other race directors on in the future for some discussion leading into my race report. Thanks for tuning in! Show Notes Page: www.endurancepath.com/podcast/episode19-todd-poquette-polar-roll-fatbike-race-report My Written 906 Polar Roll Race Reports 2018 906 Polar Roll Race Report 2018 Fatbike Enduro Race Report 2017 906 Polar Roll Race Report 2016 906 Polar Roll Race Report 906 Polar Roll Race Links 906 Polar Roll Page 2018 906 Polar Roll Results 906 Polar Roll on Facebook 906 Polar Roll Race Sponsors Upper Hand Brewery 45NRTH Salsa Cycles Border Grill Hammer Nutrition Contrast Coffee Bike Jacket Fox Neguanee Sue Petschke Real Estate Lakeshore Bike Rippling River Resort 2018 906 Polar Roll Trail Systems NTN Trail System RAMBA Trails Snowmobile Trail Other Race Mentions HAMR - Huron Adventure MTB Race HAMR on Facebook Marji Gesick 100 Marji Gesick on Facebook Ore To Shore Ore To Shore on Facebook Todd's Blog Doing The Hard Things Steve's Social Media Facebook (endurancepath) - follow me on Facebook Instagram (endurance_path) - follow me on Instagram Twitter (hamlinsm) - follow me on Twitter Contact Steve about the podcast podcast@endurancepath.com

It was fun getting back to some racing at the Cyclova XC Solstice Chase Fatbike race a couple weeks ago! I wasn’t sure if I was going to be racing or not, since the shop that I just took part ownership of (Cyclova XC) actually runs the Solstice Chase race. We have an awesome crew with Steve Clark, who will be co-managing the shop with me and is also our race and event director for Cyclova XC, had everything under control for the event. I was out there early in the morning doing some final course marking and hauling the stuff out for the aid station, but was able to wrap up in time to jump in the race myself. Listen in...! Show Notes: https://www.endurancepath.com/podcast/episode18-2017-solstice-chase-fatbike-race-report/ Solstice Chase Reports My Race Race Report Cyclova XC Race Report Race Links Solstice Chase Fatbike Race - Race Website Solstice Chase on Facebook Gopher State Events - Results Cyclova XC Cyclova XC on Facebook Steve's Social Media Facebook (endurancepath) - follow me on Facebook Instagram (endurance_path) - follow me on Instagram Twitter (hamlinsm) - follow me on Twitter Contact Steve about the podcast podcast@endurancepath.com

Welcome Jerome Dionne to the Endurance Path Podcast...! Jerome originally got into mountain biking in the 80s and is back at it for round 2. We talk about Jerome's major weight gain after 2 years in the US and too many trips to Taco Bell. Jerome compares some racing he has done in Canada vs the US and then we dive into preparation for the Marji Gesick 100. We talk about a hole bunch of stuff, including endurance training, gear & equipment, the upcoming fatbike season, etc... all while Jerome throws some questions my way for some good open discussion. It's a bit of a longer episode, but we talk about a whole bunch of topics... So fire this one up over a couple commutes and enjoy! BTW, would love some feedback on this type of an episode. If you like the open and sometimes random discussion, then I might bring some guests on just for that purpose. Hit me up and let me know. Enjoy! Listen in to Jerome Dionne and I cover a whole lot of topics...! Show Notes Page: https://www.endurancepath.com/podcast/episode-17-jerome-dionne/ Jerome Dionne's Local Shop Bicycle Brise - Website Bicycle Brise - Facebook Page Races Mentioned Gaspesia 100 XCM Canadian Championship - Raid Jean D'Avignon XCM Vélirium in Mont-Ste-Anne Vermont 50 MTB Crotched Mtn Hundred Marji Gesick 100 Leadville 100 Shenandoah 100 Wilderness 101 Mohican 100 Lumberjack 100 True Grit Epic NUE (National Ultra Endurance Series) Solstice Chase Fatbike Race Norpine Fatbike Race 906 Polar Roll Fatbike Race Cuyuna Whiteout Fatbike Race Frozen Forty Fatbike Race Great Lakes Fatbike Series Freezer Burn Fatbike Race Fat Pursuit Fatbike Race ITI Fatbike Race Other Mentions The Last Aid Station Mountain Bike Radio: "Jeramiah Bishop - Marji Gesick 100" Mountain Bike Radio: "#BlameDanny" Trail Mentions Michigan Tech Ski Trails Swedetown Ski Trails Steve's Social Media Facebook (endurancepath) - follow me on Facebook Instagram (endurance_path) - follow me on Instagram Twitter (hamlinsm) - follow me on Twitter Contact Steve about the podcast podcast@endurancepath.com

Mark spent most of his spare time in High School playing video games, but after getting a chance to ride a mountain bike down some singletrack... he was hooked on mountain biking. Mark just started getting out on the trails and having some fun. He kept trying new things, challenging himself and quickly signed up for some races. Mark has raced just about everything at this point related to mountain biking; including Enduro, College race series, Endurance, Elite XC and even earned his Pro Racing License. Mark is a great example of somebody that is just getting out there, taking on some big challenges and having a lot of fun doing it. Show Notes Page: https://www.endurancepath.com/podcast/episode16-mark-kransz-just-having-fun/ Mark Kranz's Sponsors Kona Grassroots Team 509 Cycles ESI Grips Dumonde Tech Lake Cycling Thomson Industry Nine Grit More Crit Fit Army Mark Kranz's Local Shop & Club Quick Stop Bike Shop 906 Adventure Team Trail Systems Mentioned Maasto Hiihto & Churning Rapids Michigan Tech Copper Harbor Noquemanon Trail Network RAMBA (Range Area Mountain Bike Association) Races Mentioned Keweenaw Chain Drive Festival Marquette Enduro Marji Gesick 100 True Grit Epic Cohutta 100 Mohican 100 Lumberjack 100 Wilderness 101 Volcano 100 Vapor Trail 125 Pisgah 111 Tatanka 100 Crotched Mountain 100 Pierce Hole NUE (National Ultra Endurance Series) Other Mentions NICA (National Interscolastic Cycling Association) Mark's Social Media Facebook (Mskransz.cyclist) - Mark's Facebook Page Instagram (mskransz) - Mark's Instagram Steve's Social Media Facebook (endurancepath) - follow me on Facebook Instagram (endurance_path) - follow me on Instagram Twitter (hamlinsm) - follow me on Twitter Contact Steve about the podcast podcast@endurancepath.com

Another guest episode of the Endurance Path podcast...!  Welcome Eric Olson to talk about going from his first 2 mile run to finishing his 100th marathon. Eric went for a couple mile run one night after work and decided to keep at it. It didn't take long for him to sign up for some races and the marathons started stacking up... Fast forward to the 2017 Twin Cities Marathon and Eric Olson checked off his 100th marathon, but not his last. I reached out to Eric after hearing about him completing his 100th marathon, to see if he would come on the podcast and share his story. I really enjoyed talking with Eric and I know you'll enjoy hearing his story. Eric is another example of how you never know what you can accomplish until you get out there and get active. Eric now directs his own race, the Gandy Dancer Trail Marathon and coaches his local High School's cross-country track team. Listen in as Eric shares some great stories, while we discuss his past experiences and what he has planned for the future... Show Notes Page:  https://www.endurancepath.com/podcast/episode15-eric-olson-100-marathons/ Contact Steve: podcast@endurancepath.com Eric Olson's Race Gandy Dancer Trail Marathon - Eric is the race director for this race Eric Olson's local club & shop Cyclova XC Wild River Triathlon Club Races Mentioned Gandy Dancer Marathon Grandma's Marathon Twin Cities Marathon Marine Core Marathon Kingdom Swim Vermont Birkie Trail Run Festival Wilderman Offroad Triathlon IRONMAN Other Mentions Midwest Events Running In The USA 100 Marathon Club North America 50 States Marathon Club Steve's Social Media Facebook (endurancepath) - follow me on Facebook Instagram (endurance_path) - follow me on Instagram Twitter (hamlinsm) - follow me on Twitter Contact Steve about the podcast podcast@endurancepath.com

First guest on the Endurance Path podcast...! John Petrylak John was nearly 240 lbs when he realized he needed to make some changes. He was getting active again when some buddies invited him to join them on a 4 person team for a 24 hour mountain bike race. John was hooked on the bike at that point... Fastforward to 2017 and John Petrylak wins the (NUE) National Ultra Endurance Marathon Race Series. John walks us through his progression, we talk a little bit about loosing weight, training and touch on quite a few different races. We also discuss the difference between racing the 100k Marathon distance races and the 100M Epic distance races. John has had success in both. We also talk about the community around mountain bike racing and making new friends in the sport. John shares his sponsors with us, including talking about his coach Jeremiah Bishop and his local shop Bike Factory of Charlottesville that goes beyond the extra mile to keep his bikes rolling and John on the race course. No doubt, John's bikes get a lot of abuse with the amount of racing he's been doing and distances he's been racing. Show Notes Page: https://www.endurancepath.com/podcast/episode14/ Contact Steve: podcast@endurancepath.com John Petrylak's Sponsors Scott Bikes - bike sponsor through 2017 Norco Bikes - new bike sponsor starting 2018 Tifosi Optics Mavic ESI Grips Wolf Tooth Athlo Sports w/ Dave Manchester Bike Factory of Charlottesville John Petrylak's Coaches and Trainers Jeremiah Bishop Coaching Highland Training w/ Mike Schultz John Petrylak's Blog Feed Always Chasing John Petrylak's Home Race Series Virginia Offroad Series Other Races and Series Mentioned NUE (National Ultra Endurance Series) True Grit Big Frog Mohican 100 Carrabassett Wilderness 101 Crotched Mountain Shenandoah 100 Marji Gesick 100 Big Bear Grizzly USAC Marathon Nationals John Petrylak's Social Media Facebook (john.petrylak) Instagram (johnpetrylak) Steve's Social Media Facebook (endurancepath) - follow me on Facebook Instagram (endurance_path) - follow me on Instagram Twitter (hamlinsm) - follow me on Twitter  

Steve's detailed race report from the 2017 Marji Gesick 100 mountain bike race. Show Notes: https://www.endurancepath.com/podcast/episode13/ Questions & Comments: podcast@endurancepath.com  

I cover my training, racing, personal training updates, resources, schedule, etc... from the last month and what's coming up.  Show Notes: https://www.endurancepath.com/podcast/episode12/ Questions/Comments: podcast@endurancepath.com

In this episode, I go through my recent Shenandoah 100 race report Show notes: https://www.endurancepath.com/podcast/episode11/ podcast@endurancepath.com for comments or questions. Steve

In this episode, I discuss the the details of the Chequamegon 40 venue, packet pickup, staging gates and the course. I share a few a things from my past race experiences, but focus on the details of the course and race weekend itself. Show notes: https://www.endurancepath.com/podcast/episode10/ podcast@endurancepath.com for comments or questions. Steve

In this episode, I share the details from my experience in the 2016 Marji Gesick 100 mountain bike race. I go through my old race report sharing some additional details, thoughts and off the cuff commentary.  Show Notes: https://www.endurancepath.com/podcast/episode9/

In this episode, I share the details from my recent experience in the Wilderness 101 mountain bike race in Pennsylvania. I go through my recent race report sharing some additional details, thoughts and off the cuff commentary. I talk about the race venue, course details, goals and things I'd do different, etc... Show notes: https://www.endurancepath.com/podcast/episode8/ podcast@endurancepath.com for any comments or questions.

In this episode, I go back in time and revisit my race report from the 2016 Ore To Shore Epic Mountain Bike Race. I go through my old race report and add some additional commentary and thoughts with a little bit of hindsight from what you’ll find in the original written report. Shows notes and links: https://www.endurancepath.com/podcast/episode7/

In this episode, I go back in time and revisit my race report from the 2015 Maah Daah Hey 100 Mountain Bike Race. I go through my old race report and add some additional commentary and thoughts with a little bit of hindsight from what you’ll find in the original written report.   Show notes can be found HERE podcast@endurancepath.com for comments or questions. -Steve

In this episode, quickly discuss going out to the Wilderness 101, what I did for training in July, potential race plan changes for August and then discuss some new resources that I have been adding to the website. Enjoy! Website Homepage: www.endurancepath.com This Episode Page: https://www.endurancepath.com/2017/08/monthly-recap-005/   e-mail podcast@endurancepath.com for questions or comments. -Steve

The "Revisiting 2014" Race Report Series My race reports have typically been the reason for people visiting my blog in the first place. With that in mind, I'm kicking off the new podcast by going back in time with some audio and additional commentary on my race reports from previous years. These are the 3 reports that you will find in the 2014 series... They are separate episodes, but I'm loading them all up at about the same time so you have a few shows to pick from while I'm getting this podcast rolling. Enjoy! My First Lusten 99er My Second Chequamegon 40 The Red Wing Classic 4 Hr Lap Race Send any questions or comments to Steve via podcast@endurancepath.com Thanks for tuning in! -Steve www.endurancepath.com

The "Revisiting 2014" Race Report Series My race reports have typically been the reason for people visiting my blog in the first place. With that in mind, I'm kicking off the new podcast by going back in time with some audio and additional commentary on my race reports from previous years. These are the 3 reports that you will find in the 2014 series... They are separate episodes, but I'm loading them all up at about the same time so you have a few shows to pick from while I'm getting this podcast rolling. Enjoy! My First Lusten 99er My Second Chequamegon 40 The Red Wing Classic 4 Hr Lap Race Send any questions or comments to Steve via podcast@endurancepath.com Thanks for tuning in! -Steve www.endurancepath.com