The Retired Athlete Mentality Podcast

EP 11: Retired Athlete Sam Cvetkovski

In this episode, Sam Cvetkovski shares her journey from college softball to ultra endurance racing, highlighting lessons on resilience, mental toughness, and the importance of a human-centered approach to training. She transitioned from a dislike of running to embracing it as a passion, learning practical insights along the way. Discover how her experiences shape her coaching philosophy and her current pursuit of a 200-mile race. CONNECT WITH SAM Instagram - @samstrap [https://www.instagram.com/samstrap/] Coaching - Omni Athlete Training [https://omniathletetraining.com/] Blog - Ruck with Sam [https://ruckwithsam.com/] JOIN ME ON THE SHOW! If you played collegiate or professional sports and you now enjoy endurance sports please reach out to me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/runningstateuniversity/] or at runningstateuniversity@gmail.com.

EP 10: Retired Athlete Erin Williams

In this episode, Erin Williams shares her journey from a high school basketball star to a West Point athlete, Army officer, and dedicated runner. She shares her insights on leadership, adaptability, and maintaining fitness through life's challenges. Discover practical advice for transitioning from structured to unstructured lifestyles, balancing family and fitness, how to stay motivated in endurance sports, and lessons learned along the way. CONNECT WITH ERIN Instagram - @runstrongmama [https://www.instagram.com/runstrongmama/] Coaching - Lift Run Perform [https://liftrunperform.com/pages/about#erin] JOIN ME ON THE SHOW! If you played collegiate or professional sports and you now enjoy endurance sports please reach out to me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/runningstateuniversity/] or at runningstateuniversity@gmail.com.

EP 09: Retired Athlete Hunter Etheridge

In this episode, Hunter Etheridge shares his journey from college football success to a career in physical therapy and his passion for running. He discusses the lessons learned from athletics, the importance of adaptability, and tips for former athletes transitioning to endurance sports. CONNECT WITH HUNTER Instagram - @hetheridgedpt [https://www.instagram.com/hetheridgedpt/] Email - hunterethridge@gmail.com JOIN ME ON THE SHOW! If you played collegiate or professional sports and you now enjoy endurance sports please reach out to me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/runningstateuniversity/] or at runningstateuniversity@gmail.com.

EP 08: Retired Athlete Jhovanna Therrian

In this episode of the Retired Athlete Mentality Podcast, host Jamal interviews Jhovanna Therrien, a former multi-sport athlete at Hollins University. They discuss Jhovanna's athletic journey from high school to college, her leadership roles in athletics, and her transition to life after sports. Jhovanna shares her experiences with running, ultra marathons, and unique adventures like burro racing and hiking the Ultra Trail de Mont Blanc with her dog, Tomas. CONNECT WITH JHOVANNA Instagram - @runwildwithjho [https://www.instagram.com/runwildwithjho/] Instagram - @runningwildcollective [https://www.instagram.com/runningwildcollective/] Instagram - @stokeoutfitters [https://www.instagram.com/stokeoutfitters/] and she has her own store coming back soon! JOIN ME ON THE SHOW! If you played collegiate or professional sports and you now enjoy endurance sports please reach out to me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/runningstateuniversity/] or at runningstateuniversity@gmail.com.

EP 07: Retired Athlete Felicia Pasadyn

In this episode of the Retired Athlete Mentality podcast, host Jamal interviews Felicia Pasadyn, a former elite swimmer turned competitive runner and current medical student. Felicia shares her journey from swimming at Harvard to running marathons, discussing the challenges and triumphs of balancing athletics with academics. She emphasizes the importance of goal setting, self-coaching, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including the critical role of sleep. CONNECT WITH FELICIA Instagram - @wellfeliciafit [https://www.instagram.com/wellfeliciafit/] Instagram - @feliciapasadyn [https://www.instagram.com/feliciapasadyn/] JOIN ME ON THE SHOW! If you played collegiate or professional sports and you now enjoy endurance sports please reach out to me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/runningstateuniversity/] or at runningstateuniversity@gmail.com.