Today's conversation is about the profound impact that endurance sports can have on personal growth and the collective strength of our communities. I’m thrilled to introduce you to Kenny Wilcox, a dedicated coach at Salida High School who embodies the spirit of endurance sports and community involvement. In this episode, Kenny shares his passion fo…

Travis Macy sits down with Joel Pearson, neuroscientist and author of "The Intuition Toolkit." Joel redefines intuition and shares some powerful insights about how intuition is not a one-size-fits-all concept. Plus, they discuss the often-overlooked importance of intuition for athletes and how they can balance it with analytics. This episode is all…

Today, host Travis Macy revisits conversations with three exceptional cyclists—Sarah Sturm, Payson McElveen, and Peter Stetina. As the cycling industry continues to evolve, it's fascinating to highlight different approaches to building a career in this beloved sport. In this mash up, Sarah emphasizes the importance of enjoying cycling and finding j…

This week on the podcast Travis sits down at his home in Salida, Colorado for a chat with the winner of this year's Vapor Trail 125, Nolan Van Harte! Nolan shares candid insights on the highs and lows of ultra-endurance racing, the importance of community, and the power of embracing one's unique wiring. Congrats to Nolan and all the other participa…

Can acknowledging our mortality change the way we live our lives? I'm excited to bring you a thought-provoking episode with Jodi Wellman, author of "You Only Die Once." Jodi explores how the historical openness about death contrasts with today’s tendency to avoid the topic, and introduces terror management theory—a concept that shows how awareness …

The human experience with Alzheimer's is changing every day. Join Travis Macy for a mashup episode highlighting what we know right now, including a blend of scientific breakthroughs, personal experiences, and actionable advice on supporting brain health. Mark Roithmayr of the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation highlights new drugs like lecanemab…

In 1982, Leadville's primary employer, Climax Mine, shut its doors and ceased operations. 3,000+ miners were instantly unemployed, devastating the town. Overnight, Lake County had the highest unemployment in the nation. In searching for ways to save the struggling community, the Leadville Trail 100 running race was born. Beginning in 1983 with 45 r…

Join Travis and Leadville Legend Cole Chlouber for a fantastic and personal conversation about Cole’s new book, GRIT, GUTS, AND DETERMINATION, about his father, Ken Chlouber and the Leadville Race Series plus the town of Leadville, Colorado. Please consider attending Cole’s book signing this weekend at the expo for the Leadville 100 Mountain Bike R…

Join host Travis Macy for a special mash-up episode focusing on the craft of ultra-endurance racing and training. We are looking back on previous episodes with Rebecca Rusch, Josiah Middaugh, John Gaston, and Luke Jay to hear some of their thoughts on fueling, mindset, and racecraft. Get ready to be motivated, informed, and empowered! Listen to the…

Kari Loya began his career teaching in a first and second grade, Spanish bilingual classroom in Pasadena as part of Teach For America. That fueled a life-long passion for education and empowering others. He has since worked with a range of innovative educational organizations, from a prominent language school in Rio de Janeiro to a charter school i…

Join Travis and an incredible crew for an inspiring and educational conversation about the Vapor Trail 125, an epic mountain bike race in the Salida, Colorado area that climbs some 18,000 vertical feet at high altitude in the Rocky Mountains (www.vaportrail125.com). Jeff Kerkove is a legendary endurance mountain biker on Team Topeak Ergon presented…

Join Michelle Payne of The Coaching Champions Summit and Travis as they discuss supporting athletes for peak performance and general wellness. Interested parents and coaches, please check out the Summit for great resources for supporting the young people we care about. The Coaching Champions Summit Website | Instagram | Facebook Related Episodes: E…

Micah Ling’s journey from education to becoming a prominent figure in sports journalism is a story that blends sports analysis with love for the thrill of the ride. Travis Macy sits down with Micah to share insights and predictions for the upcoming Tour de France and Olympic cycling and triathlon events. In Micah's world, perseverance, passion, and…

Host Travis Macy's life has always been an adventure. In this episode of the Travis Macy Show, reflects on his personal journey with ADHD, and how he learned to harness his strengths and manage challenges. Travis shares stories from his high school days when his intense focus and energy helped fuel success in sports and academics - and led to chall…

Jason Antin is a legendary mountain guide and devoted father who has conquered peaks across the globe and inspired countless adventurers to join him. He joins Travis Macy to talk about living passionately while prioritizing family, and how grit from endurance sports seamlessly translate into the realm of parenting. With candid insights and personal…

Professional sports are just one aspect of Corrine Malcolm’s life. She joins host Travis Macy to discuss her multifaceted career as a coach, podcaster and live sports commentator, and how she juggles it all while thriving as a professional runner. Corrine shares how she manages her busy schedule while staying healthy as an endurance athlete, includ…

How does mental resilience impact our partnerships? Join host Travis Macy for an enriching conversation with Amy Morin, renowned psychotherapist, bestselling author, and mental strength trainer. Amy’s new book "13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't Do" is out now. Against the backdrop of Amy's unique experiences living on a sailboat and as a fost…

Travis Macy sits down Dr. Patrick LaCount, a leading authority in the field of ADHD assessment and treatment, to talk about how to embrace neurodivergence and discover the power in individual strengths to navigate life's challenges with resilience and authenticity. As the director of Practical Psychological Services and a distinguished researcher, …

Renowned for her daring ascents and unwavering determination, Beth Rodden is one of the best female rock climbers of all time, and a globally recognized ambassador for the outdoor community. Today, she joins Travis Macy to share her triumph over trauma and the relentless pursuit of healing detailed in her new memoir, ‘A Light Through the Cracks: A …

Join Travis on a rainy chairlift ride in Areches, France for an up-close, one-of-a-kind reflection on the world’s greatest skimo race. Related episodes: Episode 60 - Cam Smith and John Gaston Episode 147 - Road Trip Episode 154 - Sage Canady - - - - - - - - - - - PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING TRAVIS AND MACE AS THEY RAISE FUNDS FOR ORGAN DONATION - - …

John J. Ratey, MD, is an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and an internationally recognized expert in Neuropsychiatry. He has published over 60 peer-reviewed articles, and 12 books published in over 20 languages, including the groundbreaking ADHD “Driven to Distraction” series with Ned Hallowell, MD. With the pub…

Sage Canaday has been running year-round ever since his 7th grade soccer coach told him he was “better off without the ball.” A self proclaimed “running nerd,” Sage has read lot of training and exercise science books over the past 20 years of being involved in the sport. His running and training has been influenced by his NCAA DI teammates and coac…

Join Travis and Emily for a compelling and dynamic conversation about the nuanced route to living well. Topics include (but are not limited to): rest, neuroplasticity, psychedelics, alcohol, habits, integration, parenting, communication, co-dependence, identity, distance learning, Salida, Colorado, parenting tweens, and more. Emily Marquis is a Cli…

Author of GOOD TO GO: What the Athlete in All of Us Can Learn From the Strange Science of Recovery and co-host of the podcast EMERGING FORM Christie Aschwanden joins Travis on this week's podcast. Travis and Christie discuss 'Good to Go,' which explores the misconceptions and marketing surrounding recovery in sports. As veteran endurance athletes T…

Mikael Lindnord is a Swedish former elite athlete, author, director, coach, lecturer and entrepreneur. Lindnord's career as an adventure racer started 1997 and lasted almost across two decades before he retired 2015. He was team captain for team Peak Performance and was the first team from Sweden to win an international ARWS event (Costa Rica 2010)…

Brian Johnson integrates ancient wisdom, modern science, and practical tools into a protocol that leading well-being labs have scientifically shown changes lives. His insights offer a timely solution to this universal struggle, providing actionable steps for individuals not just to survive but thrive in today's fast-paced world. His approach is bot…

Welcome to the Pure Ski Mountaineering Report presented by Hagan and The Travis Macy Show! Join Travis and Mike to learn more about a great way to get outside in the winter. This August, I’ll be riding in the 2024 Leadville Trail 100 MTB race on behalf of the Chris Klug Foundation (CKF), a nonprofit that educates on the importance of organ, eye, & …

Author of the best-selling GO AS A RIVER, Shelley Read is a fifth generation Coloradoan who lives with her family at 9,000 feet elevation in the Elk Mountains of the Western Slope. Her debut novel, Go as a River, is inspired by her ancestors and the wild landscape where she wanders and wonders. An award-winning Senior Lecturer at Western Colorado U…

PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING TRAVIS AND MACE AS THEY RAISE FUNDS FOR ORGAN DONATION: www.runsignup.com/travismacyckf Join Travis and Mace as they sit down with liver transplant recipient and Olympic medalist Chris Klug. In 2003 Chris used $3,000 out of his own pocket to start the Chris Klug Foundation. Chris was a professional snowboard racer when he…

Join Travis and friends for a unique, play-by-play look at a weekend road trip involving three ski mountaineering races (including the US Skimo Association’s Team National Championship in Taos), one trip to a spiritual hot spring, some hotter competition, plenty of driving, and a whole lot of fun. See show notes for previous episodes with Max King …

Welcome to the Pure Ski Mountaineering Report presented by Hagan and The Travis Macy Show! Join Travis and Mike to learn more about a great way to get outside in the winter. This August, I’ll be riding in the 2024 Leadville Trail 100 MTB race on behalf of the Chris Klug Foundation (CKF), a nonprofit that educates on the importance of organ, eye, & …

Welcome to the Pure Ski Mountaineering Report presented by Hagan and The Travis Macy Show! Join Travis and Mike to learn more about a great way to get outside in the winter. This August, I’ll be riding in the 2024 Leadville Trail 100 MTB race on behalf of the Chris Klug Foundation (CKF), a nonprofit that educates on the importance of organ, eye, & …

Join Travis and guest host Julia Fritz for a fun and stoke-filled conversation with Justin and AJ Fountain of the Colorado campfire folk band, A Brother’s Fountain. A Brother's Fountain is a Colorado-based band with a folk-inspired sound you always wanted to hear but never knew existed. Some categorize them as Indie Folk. Others call them an Americ…

Five years after the Alzheimer’s diagnosis, Travis reflects on the question, “How’s Mace?” Mace’s Strava Related episodes: Ep.134 - Dr. Mark Roithmayr Ep. 110 - Sonya Looney and Edward Park, PhD. Ep. 104 - A Mile At A Time Ep. 95 - Leadville Trail 100 Ep. 11 - Team Stray Dogs Ep. 4 - Team Endure Thanks to our sponsors: NeuroReserve Use code TRAVISM…

Chaffee County, Colorado’s Andrea Wilson is a dynamic outdoorswoman and podcaster. Host of the Just Riding Along Podcast and the Antlerless Podcast, she’s also an avid hunter and cyclist. Join Travis and Andrea for a fun, unique, and educational conversation recorded in Salida’s own Absolute Bikes. Cheers to a FANTASTIC 2024! Let’s do this! Just Ri…

Join Travis and Mace with another father-son duo, Josiah and Sullivan Middaugh, for a fun, personal, and unique conversation reflecting on Sullivan’s groundbreaking success in triathlon coming out of high school plus reflections on why youth athletes should consider delaying specialization. Josiah Middaugh is an XTERRA Triathlon World and US Champi…

Join Travis and Ray for a powerful and wide-ranging conversation about her new book and life. In 2019, Ray graduated from Naropa University with her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with Transpersonal Wilderness Therapy. In 2020, she opened up Wanderlust Counseling. Her passion for running coaching follows in line with her missi…

Welcome to a compelling conservation about conservation, ecology, public lands, and PATH OF THE PANTHER, a fantastic book and film that provides a deep dive into the uncharted world of the Florida panther. It's a race against time to reveal the natural history of an icon surviving in an ancient ecosystem. Carlton Ward Jr. is a conservation photogra…

Yael Schonbrun, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist, an assistant professor at Brown University, former co-host of the podcast Psychologists Off the Clock, and a mother of three. Her academic research revolves around the intersection of relationship problems and mental health conditions. Her unique approach blends ancient Eastern philosophy with scien…

Vicki Ash Hunter relies on running to satisfy her competitive nature and keep her body and mind healthy and strong. She credits running with her survival after horrific accidents and injuries and today works with athletes of all abilities to help them move better. Her running resume is stacked with elite events and iconic races, including the U.S. …

The Veterans’ Outdoor Advocacy Group (www.VOAG.org) promotes the benefits of outdoor adjunct therapy for Veterans by delivering research and advocacy, while driving access and proving efficacy, and perpetuating the well-being of our public lands. Growing up in Virginia, Ben Davis developed a passion for whitewater and climbing early in life. After …

Devon Yanko and Justin Walker are pillars of the running community in and around Salida, CO. They can both be found with some regularity at 7000 Feet Running Company as well as on the roads, trails, and track. Devon has run more than 50 marathons (including 40 sub 3 hour marathons), as well as more than 50 ultra marathons since 2006. On the roads, …

Join Travis with friends Danelle “Nellie” Ballengee and Mia Howle for a fun and highly-educational conversation about preparing for and competing in trail running marathons and ultramarathon. Danelle Ballengee is one of the world’s most accomplished adventure sports athletes, boasting four Pikes Peak Marathon wins, three Primal Quest adventure race…

Colorado mountaineer Chris Warner recently became the second American (in addition to Ed Viesturs) to summit all 14 of the world’s 8,000 meter peaks. Chris Warner is one of America’s most accomplished mountaineers, leadership educators, and entrepreneurs. An expert at creating and leading high-performance teams, Chris is one of the rare adventurers…

Join Travis and Mace for a conversation with Mark Roithmayr regarding recent progress in Alzheimer’s treatments plus an optimistic view for the future. The mission of the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation is to rapidly accelerate the discovery of drugs to prevent, treat and cure Alzheimer's disease. Founded in 1998 by co-chairmen Leonard A. and…

Pete Kadushin, Ph.D., CMPC is the Mental Performance Coach for the Chicago Blackhawks (NHL) and host of The Mental Training Lab Podcast. Join Travis and Pete for a fun and immediately actionable conversation full of mental performance strategies and tools. Pete Kadushin Website | Podcast | Instagram Thanks to our sponsors: The Feed Instagram | Webs…

Tara Dower is on a tear! The Virginia Beach resident recently set a supported fastest known time (FKT) on the Colorado Trail (8 days!) before winning Steamboat’s prestigious Run Rabbit Run 100 in the third fastest female time to date. Catch up with Tara and her Colorado Trail teammate, the amazing Liz Derstine, plus Travis and biker/runner/dad/husb…

Thomas Curran is a professor of psychology at the London School of Economics and author of a landmark study that the BBC hailed as “the first to compare perfectionism across generations.” His TED Talk on perfectionism has received more than three million views. His research has been featured in media ranging from the Harvard Business Review to New …

Steven Kotler is a New York Times bestselling author, an award-winning journalist, and the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective. He is one of the world’s leading experts on human performance. Steven is the author of twelve bestsellers (out of fourteen books), including The Art of Impossible, The Future is Faster Than You Think, Steali…

Brad Stulberg is an internationally known researcher, writer, and coach on excellence, well-being, and sustainable success. He is bestselling author of Master of Change, The Practice of Groundedness, Peak Performance and The Passion Paradox. He is a regular contributor to The New York Times and his work has also appeared in The Wall Street Journal,…