Carpe Diem: Live Your Dream

Your Host Doubles Down on His Hundo

The outcome of this episode is still unknown as your host soon embarks on a 220 mile running (and lots of walking) race -- double his first 100 miler nearly a year ago. This episode describes the ultra marathon called The Pilgrimage and includes my pre-race thoughts and a discussion with the race director about this inaugural running of the most creative ultra format I have ever heard of. Tune into the next episode to hear my Pilgrimage results and insights from the trail with several of the other participants.

Otillo World Champion Couple

The Otillo swim/run race format is a unique one, better known in Europe than in the U.S.  Here’s a married couple who won the World Championship describing how they train and race together at the highest level of competition, all while maintaining their “normal” lives with work and four young children. It's quite the balancing act.

Adventure in Progress

After 74 weeks without missing the regular Friday podcast publication date, I am skipping an episode tis week as I have current on an adventure. Listen in for that on episode 76.

The Grandmaster of Snow Art

Do you see a frozen lake with a fresh layer of snow as a palette for art? My guest for this episode does. For 20 years, this guy has been strapping on snowshoes and stomping out amazing geometric designs the size of 2 or 3 soccer fields. To the tune of 50,000+ steps each. And he’s created nearly 700 of these ephemeral works of art – sometimes in sand rather than snow. His description of this unique craft is lovely.

Paddling 3,000 Miles to the Arctic Ocean

A young couple decides to embark on a massive canoe journey 3,000 miles from Minnesota to the Arctic Ocean. Many thought it would end their marriage. Instead, hear how this bonding experience has carried forward into their lives in so many positive ways - in their marriage, child raising, careers, and general outlook on life. Outdoor adventures can bring such positive impact!