Badia Weeks — Former Competitive Swimmer | HYROX Athlete on How to Build Strength and Fitness

Ashlee Phillips — Women’s College Basketball Coach & Runner on Selma-to-Montgomery Relay

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Rebecca Green — Mad Miles Run Club Ultrarunner on How to Train Consistently (and have fun)

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Badia Weeks — Former Competitive Swimmer | HYROX Athlete on How to Build Strength and Fitness

Find Badia Weeks on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thebadiasafa/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://melaninmvp.com/subscribe Find outdoor organizations near you: https://melaninmvp.com/get-outside Find watch parties near you: https://melaninmvp.com/watch-parties Take our cross-training quiz: https://melaninmvp.com/cross-training-quiz This show is part of the Everyday Athlete Podcast Network: https://runtrimag.com/everyday-athlete-podcast-network/

Annijke Wade — Adaptive Mountain Biker on How to Build Confidence on the Trail

Annijke Wade shares what it means to get outdoors through adaptive mountain biking—from the mindset shifts that make “getting back out there” possible, to the practical realities of learning trail skills, finding community, and navigating accessibility in cycling spaces. IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER * What adaptive mountain biking is (and the many ways “adaptive” can look) * Rebuilding confidence after a life change—and why progress isn’t linear * Getting started: choosing trails, pacing, and setting realistic expectations * The mental game: fear, risk, and learning to trust your body again * The role of community (and how to find the right people to ride with) * Accessibility on trails: what helps, what’s missing, and how riders can advocate * Why representation in outdoor sports matters—and how it impacts participation Subscribe to our newsletter: https://melaninmvp.com/subscribe Find outdoor organizations near you: https://melaninmvp.com/get-outside Find watch parties near you: https://melaninmvp.com/watch-parties Take our cross-training quiz: https://melaninmvp.com/cross-training-quiz This show is part of the Everyday Athlete Podcast Network: https://runtrimag.com/everyday-athlete-podcast-network/

The Economics of Women's Basketball: Togethxr, Unrivaled & the WNBA

As the WNBA CBA negotiations deadline has been extended, again, I share my thoughts on the players' collective bargaining power. From media rights to media brands, women professional athletes are arguably in their most powerful moment yet. Subscribe to our newsletter: https://melaninmvp.com/ This show is part of the Everyday Athlete Podcast Network: https://runtrimag.com/everyday-athlete-podcast-network/