Cancer, Health, Attitude, Goals, Planning Summary On this episode, we are thrilled to talk with Carletta Cunningham. She is a previous Athena, Goddess, Ambassador, and all-around wonderful person. In March of 2013, Carletta was diagnosed wi
Fundraising, Relationships, Business, Communication, Adventure Summary Fundraising is a big and potentially stressful commitment when you are embarking on a Project Athena adventure. On this episode, you’ll learn practical tips and strategi
Health, Food, Lifestyle, Intermittent Fasting, Weight Loss Summary Today there are lots of conversations around the topic of intermittent fasting. But what is it? Should you do it? What are the benefits? On this episode, we dive into the to
Training, Adventure, Athletes, Health, Workouts Summary On this episode, we discuss two important tools that PA adventure participants use. The first is Training Peaks, an online and mobile training platform for endurance athletes. The seco
Wellness, Energy, Nutrition, Balance, Harmony Summary We are thrilled to bring you this interview with Laura Freix, a wellness enthusiast and friend of Project Athena. Through her company called I Embrace Wellness, she helps people heal, th
Adventure, Motivation, Fear, Climbing, Challenges Summary On this episode we talk with two friends of Project Athena, Wendy and Mike Cohen. Wendy is a past participant of Project Athena’s Grand Canyon adventure, and her experience there res
Fitness, Eating Disorders, Coaching, Confidence, Running Summary We are thrilled to bring you this interview with Trish Blackwell. Trish is a personal trainer, confidence coach, author, and founder of the College of Confidence. She shares h
Swimming, Addiction, Struggle, Recovery, Hope Summary On this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Karlyn Pipes. Karlyn lives in Hawaii and is a Hall of Fame swimmer, inspirational speaker and author, and a world class swim coach.
New Year’s, Goals, Health, Achievement, Success Summary As we move into a New Year, goals and resolutions are on everyone’s mind. It’s easy to make goals more complicated than they need to be. On this episode, we’ll share a simple 3-step sy
Podcasting, Health, Fitness, Adventure, Teamwork Summary This episode marks the one-year anniversary of the Trail Angels podcast! We’re celebrating this special occasion by looking back at the highlights from the past year and sharing lesso
Yoga, Health, Stretching, Fitness, Journaling Summary We’re thrilled to share our conversation with Marcia Reitter, certified yoga instructor. You’ll learn about Marcia’s background, the benefits and different types of yoga, how to get star
Trails, Running, Fitness, Injuries, Strength Summary When you think of running, do you envision pavement, sidewalks, or other flat surfaces? If so, you’ll enjoy this episode featuring the benefits of trail running. Amanda and Vanessa share
Workouts, Massage, Supplements, Nutrition, Stretching Summary On this episode, Amanda and Vanessa answer questions from current and past Project Athena participants. Topics include eating and workouts, stretching, active recovery, massage,
Health, Inflammation, Hydration, Food, Movement Summary On this episode, Amanda and Vanessa have an in-depth discussion about managing chronic inflammation. You will learn what inflammation is, the importance of hydration, and practical tip
Blindness, Adventure, Fitness, Training, Fear Summary On this episode, we are thrilled to talk with Sarah Harris, who recently completed the San Diego Cove to Harbor adventure with her daughter. We featured Sarah on episode #40 of the podca
Health, Fitness, Journaling, Mindfulness, Gratitude Summary On this episode, Amanda and Vanessa walk through the Fit Happens Journal. This fun, daily gratitude journal will help keep your healthy lifestyle on track in creative and positive
Adventure, Photography, Ironman, Racing, Training Summary We are thrilled to bring you this interview with Kaori Funahashi, adventure photographer. Kaori brings a unique perspective to her photography work because she is a coach and racer h
Vision-Impaired, Fitness, Workouts, Learning, Health Summary On this episode, we are thrilled to interview Mel Scott, a fitness coach for the vision-impaired. Mel shares her story of becoming a fitness instructor and how she developed an in
Injuries, Sports, Prevention, Health, Running Summary If you play sports or engage in other physical adventures, you know that injuries are bound to happen. But what can you do to reduce your risk of injury? On this episode, Amanda and Vane
Confidence, Performance, Endurance Sports, Nutrition, Training Summary On this episode, we are thrilled to interview Marni Sumbal, a board-certified sports dietitian who specializes in fueling endurance athletes. Marni shares her story of b
Racing, Running, Burning River, Training, Ultramarathon Summary Our own Amanda Webb recently completed a huge accomplishment--running the Burning River 100. Amanda shares why she chose this race, how she trained for it, why her support syst
Adventure, Challenges, Teamwork, Training, Support Summary On this episode, we talk with Michele Holbrook and Eric Kulikowski, participants on our Santa Barbara Adventure Race. This event is a 24-hour multi-sport adventure that tests the pa
Challenges, Attitude, Amputee, Triathlon, Swimming Summary On this episode, we talk with motivational speaker Hector Picard. Hector is a double-arm amputee and an accomplished triathlete. In addition to competing in over 150 triathlons in
Advocacy, Blind, Visually Impaired, Challenges, Attitude Summary On this episode, we are thrilled to interview two members of the California Council of the Blind. Judy Wilkinson is the President of the Council, and she has a passion for h
Health, Nutrition, Food, Mindset, Eating Summary On this episode, we talk with Andrea Sprague, a health supportive chef with an inspiring story of personal change. She practices nutritional therapy by cooking for people with special dietary