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

062 Fundraising 101

Apr 10th, 2018 33m 53s

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

061 All About Weight Loss, Intermittent Fasting, and Healthy Living

Mar 27th, 2018 45m 49s

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

060 How to Use Training Peaks & the PA Adventure Training Guide

Mar 13th, 2018 33m 51s

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

059 Embracing Wellness - Laura Freix

Feb 27th, 2018 48m 19s

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

058 Climbing Mountains Together - Wendy & Mike Cohen

Feb 13th, 2018 42m 23s

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

057 Moving Forward with Confidence - Trish Blackwell

Jan 30th, 2018 36m 9s

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

056 The Do Over - Karlyn Pipes

Jan 16th, 2018 45m 30s

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.

055 Smart Goal Setting

Jan 2nd, 2018 28m 7s

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

054 First Anniversary Show

Nov 14th, 2017 39m 55s

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

053 A Conversation with Marcia Reitter, Yoga Instructor Summary We’re thrilled to share our conversation with Marcia Reitter, certified yoga instructor.

Nov 7th, 2017 34m 55s

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

052 Trail Running 101

Oct 31st, 2017 37m 7s

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

051 Q&A with Amanda and Vanessa

Oct 24th, 2017 33m 49s

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,

050 How to Manage Chronic Inflammation

Oct 17th, 2017 37m 47s

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

049 A Recap of Cove to Harbor with Sarah Harris

Oct 10th, 2017 46m 11s

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

048 How to Use the “Fit Happens” Journal

Oct 3rd, 2017 36m 33s

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

047 A Conversation with Kaori Funahashi, Adventure Photographer

Sep 26th, 2017 39m 45s

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

046 A Conversation with Mel Scott, Fitness Coach for the Vision-Impaired

Sep 19th, 2017 36m 35s

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

045 Strategies for Injury Prevention with Amanda Webb and Vanessa Spiller

Sep 12th, 2017 39m 47s

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

044 A Conversation with Marni Sumbal, Board-Certified Sports Dietician

Sep 5th, 2017 38m 30s

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

043 A Recap of the Burning River 100 with Amanda Webb

Aug 29th, 2017 40m 31s

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

042 Santa Barbara Adventure Recap with Michele Holbrook and Eric Kulikowski

Aug 22nd, 2017 43m 37s

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

041 A Conversation with Hector Picard, Double-Arm Amputee and Adaptive Triathlete

Aug 15th, 2017 30m 9s

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

040 A Conversation with Judy Wilkinson and Sarah Harris from the CA Council of the Blind

Aug 8th, 2017 29m 3s

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

039 A Conversation with Andrea Sprague, Health Supportive Chef

Aug 1st, 2017 36m 30s

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