Dad Up Podcast

🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast! I’m excited to share this episode as we make an important announcement! 🟫 PRECISION PERFORMANCE RUNNING | Co-Founders Michael Llamas & Bryan Ward | Ep. 281 👉 Today, we are thrilled to introduce you to a groundbreaking new company, Precision Performance Running, founded by two passionate individuals dedicated to helping runners achieve their personal bests—Michael Llamas & Bryan Ward. 👉 Precision Performance Running is not just another running coaching service; it’s a revolutionary approach to training that combines science, experience, & personalized coaching to help runners of all levels unlock their potential. 👉 With a focus on individualized training plans, injury prevention, & performance metrics, Precision Performance Running aims to create an environment where runners can thrive, whether they are beginners going their first mile or seasoned athletes striving for their next marathon. 👉 The philosophy behind Precision Performance Running is rooted in the belief that every runner is unique, & training should be tailored specifically to individual goals, strengths, & needs. 👉 By utilizing evidence-based practices, Precision Performance Running Company ensures that each runner receives the guidance they need to improve their performance while maintaining their passion for the sport. 👉 Meet the Co-Founders: Michael Llamas & Bryan Ward 👉 Michael Llamas - brings a wealth of experience to Precision Performance Running. With a background in athletics, youth coaching & experienced running under his belt, he understands the intricacies of the sport from both an athlete’s & coach’s perspective. 👉 As an avid competitive runner, Michael also discovered his passion for helping others achieve their running goals. 👉 Michael’s approach to coaching is deeply rooted in understanding as he believes that every runner has their own path to success. 👉 Michael has a commitment to ongoing education & staying updated with the latest research in sports science ensures that his coaching methods are effective & progressive. 👉 Bryan Ward - on the other hand, has a unique background that complements Michael’s expertise perfectly. 👉 With a background of athletics & over 20 years of coaching & running, Bryan’s journey has given him invaluable insights into the mental aspects of running. 👉 Bryan believes that mental resilience is just as important as physical training, and emphasizes the development of a strong mindset. 👉 Before co-founding Precision Performance Running, Bryan has been a long time youth sports coach & trainer, where he honed his skills in team dynamics & athlete development. 👉 His passion for fostering a supportive community among athletes drives him to create an inclusive environment at Precision Performance Running, where everyone feels empowered to start running. 👉 What to Expect in This Episode 👉 We dive into the experiences of Michael & Bryan, exploring their respective journeys in the world of running & coaching. 👉 We discuss the vision behind Precision Performance Running and how we plan to revolutionize the coaching landscape. 👉 Join us on this journey with Michael Llamas & Bryan Ward, and discover how Precision Performance Running is set to change the game for runners everywhere. 👉 Whether you're looking to get started or a seasoned competitor, there’s something for everyone in this episode. Happy Running! Dad Up! ✅ Precision Performance Running Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/precision.performance.running 📞 Contact with Bryan Ward: ✅ Dad Up Instagram: https://instagram.com/daduppodcast ✅ Dad Up YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/DadUpPodcast ✅ Dad Up Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-up-podcast/id1486764562 📞 Contact with Michael Llamas: ✅ Michael Llamas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_marathonmike

🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast! I’m excited to share this episode. 🟫 CAPTAIN AND CAT’S ADVENTURES IN FUN AND LEARNING FOR KIDS| Kevin Hoban, Jordie Simkovic and Bryan Ward | Ep. 280 👉 Ahoy! Captain & Cat is an award-winning kids content studio! 👉 They make fresh hits that children and parents love! 👉 Founders "Captain” Kevin and Jordie “Cat” have been best friends since meeting at Northwestern University. 👉 After college, they started playing music for kids in Los Angeles. 👉 The duo honed their craft in front of preschools, birthday parties and countless celebrities! 👉 Together with an incredible team of collaborators, they write & produce songs and videos that kids want to consume again and again. 👉 Their work has received numerous awards, and their viral music videos have earned millions of views on YouTube Kids. Dad Up! 📞 Contact with Captain & Cat: ✅ Captain & Cat Website: Captain & Cat | Kids Entertainment ✅ Captain & Cat YouTube Page: https://youtube.com/@capandcat?feature=shared ✅ Captain & Cat IG Page: https://www.instagram.com/capandcat?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== ✅ Captain & Cat Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/capandcat?mibextid=wwXIfr 📞 Contact with Bryan Ward: ✅ Dad Up Instagram: https://instagram.com/daduppodcast ✅ Dad Up YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/DadUpPodcast ✅ Dad Up Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-up-podcast/id1486764562 ✅ Dad Up LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/Daduptribe

🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast! I’m excited to share this episode. 🟫 FINDING THE INNER HERO | Mark Collins and Bryan Ward | Ep. 279 👉 This is Mark’s second appearance on the Dad Up Podcast. Make sure you go watch our previous interview in Ep 260. 👉 Mark Collins is a Business/Life Coach, Husband & Father, as well as the Author of “LIFE MASTERY - living life by Design, not by default.” 👉 Mark’s passion and expertise are in guiding men in overcoming the fear of failure & imposter syndrome that is standing in the way of the life they are created for. 👉 Beyond working with men to achieve success at the highest level in their business and relationships, Mark has authored the book mentioned above (LIFE MASTERY - living life by design not by default).  👉 Mark's passion for Life Mastery was born from a desire to have the life he believed he was created for. One where nothing stood in the way, whether it was fear, doubt or imposter syndrome. 👉 As Mark overcame the "roadblocks" that were standing in his way, he developed a singular passion to help others do the same. 👉 In our episode today we talk about the importance of finding your inner hero and how we, as parents, can help instill that within our own kids. 👉 It is Mark’s mission to see people everywhere discover how to unlock and unleash the HERO inside so who they are created to be shows up in their business or job, their relationships, and every area of their life. Dad Up! 📞 Contact with Mark Collins: ✅ Freedom 4 Life Website: courses.freedom-for-life.nethttps://courses.freedom-for-life.netFreedom For Life - You Unleashed ✅ Freedom For Life IG Page: https://www.instagram.com/_freedomforlife ✅ Freedom For Life Linktree: https://linktr.ee/_FreedomForLife ✅ Mark Collins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile ✅ Mark Collins LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-collins-freedom-for-life 📞 Contact with Bryan Ward: ✅ Dad Up Instagram: https://instagram.com/daduppodcast ✅ Dad Up YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/DadUpPodcast ✅ Dad Up Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-up-podcast/id1486764562 ✅ Dad Up LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/Daduptribe

🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. 🟫 Ep. 278 - Overcoming Obstacles | Dr. Sam, Jesse McCreedy & Bryan Ward 👉 Sam McCreedy and Jesse Lawson McCreedy, co-authored (and Jesse illustrated) their children's book Theodore, The Sloth Who Wants to Race, which was recently awarded Mom's Choice Awards (top award-gold) and Creative Child Magazine's 2024 Book of the Year Award.  👉 Jesse (writing as J.L.) first discovered her love for writing (and developed an incurable condition of wanderlust) while growing up in Southeast Asia as a third-culture kid, and is now the author of several books, including the Liberty Frye trilogy (MG/middle grade) and The Orphan of Torundi (YA/young adult). 👉 Her husband, Dr. Sam, practiced veterinary medicine for several years before deciding to help people, too, and returned to medical school and now practices Family Medicine. 👉 In our discussion they both share the meaning about their book, what it represents and what parents and kids told gain from it. 👉 Make sure you check out their links and pick up the book in the links below or in the show notes. Dad Up! 📞 Contact with Bryan Ward: ✅ Dad Up Instagram: https://instagram.com/daduppodcast ✅ Dad Up YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/DadUpPodcast ✅ Dad Up Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-up-podcast/id1486764562 ✅ Dad Up LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/Daduptribe 📞 Contact with Sam & Jesse McCreedy: ✅ Jesse (JL) McCreedy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jlmccreedy?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== ✅ Children’s Book Purchase: https://a.co/d/bOwmRP9 ✅ JL McCreedy Website: J.L. McCreedy

🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. 🟫 Ep. 277 - From Headlines To Home Life | Tom Lamont & Bryan Ward 👉 Tom Lamont is an award-winning journalist and one of the founding writers for the Guardian’s Long Reads. 👉 He is the interviewer of choice for Adele and Harry Styles, having written in depth about both of these musicians since they first emerged to fame in the 2010s. 👉 He is also an author of the novel Going Home. 👉 In this episode we discuss Jeff’s parenthood journey and just how much he has realized how fast the time goes. 👉 Make sure you follow Tom in the links below. Dad Up! 📞 Contact with Bryan Ward: ✅ Dad Up Instagram: https://instagram.com/daduppodcast ✅ Dad Up YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/DadUpPodcast ✅ Dad Up Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-up-podcast/id1486764562 ✅ Dad Up LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/Daduptribe 📞 Contact with Tom Lamont: ✅ Tom Lamont Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tom_lamont_journalist ✅ Tom Lamont Book Sale: https://a.co/d/bVyLApv