EP 10: Retired Athlete Erin Williams

EP 14: Retired Athletes Kenzie and Zack Venus

In this episode of the Retired Athlete Mentality Podcast, host Jamal welcomes Kenzie and Zack Venus, a couple who transitioned from successful college soccer careers at Messiah University to competing in Hyrox events. They discuss their journey from meeting in high school, playing soccer in college, and how their shared passion for fitness has evolved post-college. They also talk about their experiences with Hyrox competitions, including qualifying for the world championships, and their future goals, such as participating in marathons and Ironman events. CONNECT WITH KENZIE AND ZACK Instagram - ⁠⁠@kvenusfit⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/kvenusfit/] Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠zackvenusfit [https://www.instagram.com/zackvenusfit/] 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 13: Retired Athlete Alexander Levengood

In this episode of the Retired Athlete Mentality podcast, host Jamal welcomes Alexander Levengood, a former soccer player from William & Mary and San Diego State University. Alexander shares his journey from playing soccer in high school to pursuing a professional career. He discusses the challenges and experiences of transitioning from college sports to endurance running, including running marathons. Alexander emphasizes the importance of hard work, adaptability, and learning from setbacks. CONNECT WITH LEV Instagram - ⁠@livewithlev_⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/livewithlev_/] 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 12: Retired Athlete Brittney Coronna

In this episode, Brittney Coronna shares her journey from Naval Academy athlete to endurance racing champion, discussing her mindset, training strategies, and balancing motherhood with athletic pursuits. Discover insights on longevity in endurance sports, adapting training during pregnancy, and the importance of enjoying the sport. CONNECT WITH BRITTNEY Instagram - @coronnab8 [https://www.instagram.com/coronnab8/] 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 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.