A Journey of Running, Writing, & Resilience | Dustin Riedesel

Unlocking Movement & Erasing Pain | Vinny Crispino

Vinny Crispino is a former All-American D1 swimmer, corrective exercise specialist, and the founder of Pain Academy. Through his academy and content he helps people gain greater body awareness, alleviate chronic pain, and improve anatomical imbalances. In this episode, we discuss the rising levels of chronic pain and limited mobility within our society. Vinny shares his personal story rehabbing his fractured back and how his approach teaches clients to regain movement through corrective exercises. We also explore the intricacies of the body, origin of his Pain Academy, and more. Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Growing Up in Denver 4:22 - All-American D1 Swimming 8:06 - Surfing Accident (Back Fracture & Herniated Discs) 8:54 - Identity Crisis 13:48 - How Pain Takes Over Your Life 15:24 - Back Injury Rehab 19:17 - Therapeutic Practices Failing 22:04 - Why Specialists Are Slow To Adapt 28:08 - Cause of Chronic Pain & Lack of Mobility 35:09 - How To Incorporate Corrective Movements 42:29 - Harmless Vs. Painful Imbalances 48:18 - Role of the Nervous System 52:48 - The Posture Movement 55:43 - Creating Pain Academy 59:05 - Scaling The Business 1:02:38 - Challenges of Virtual Programs 1:07:30 - Learning Your Own Body 1:08:48 - Advice & Exercise for Runners For More: Follow Brock on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/brockcovington/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/brockcovington/]Follow Pain Academy on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/painacademy/] Learn More Here [https://painacademy.net/] Support The Podcast: ⁠ switchback ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Electrolytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://bit.ly/3ON7KDN] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://bit.ly/Ten-Thousand] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ten Thousand⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://bit.ly/Ten-Thousand] | Code: COVINGTON ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://flux.rfrl.co/xw7mr] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Flux Footwear ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://flux.rfrl.co/xw7mr]| Code: Brock

Pushing Mental Boundaries & Running 100 Miles | Regan Sikes

Regan Sikes is an ultra runner and hybrid athlete based in Colorado Springs, CO. While balancing strength and endurance, she recently ran her first 100-mile race this summer at the Run Rabbit Run 100. In this episode, Regan shares her journey from bodybuilding to CrossFit to ultra running. We discuss racing competitively vs recreationally, the impetus behind her running spirit, and what it takes to run 100 miles. TIMECODES: (0:05) - Racing Competitively vs. Recreationally (3:22) - Nickname ‘Roo’ (6:12) - Odd, Unique Personalities in Ultrarunning (8:36) - Commercialization of Running (10:34) - Regan’s Athletic Background (16:04) - Transitioning into Crossfit (19:54) - Lifting vs. Running Mentally/Physically/Emotionally (24:26) - Morning Routines (28:31) - Regan’s Running Journey (32:12) - Early Success & Taking Running Seriously (34:56) - Seeking The Limits of Potential (40:06) - Why 100 Miles (46:05) - Family & Large Race Crew (51:38) - Pre Race Nerves (51:09) - Run Rabbit 100 Course (57:40) - Battling Blisters for 90 Miles (1:02:04) - Pacer Approach (1:05:55) - Compartmentalizing a 30+ Hour Effort (1:11:04) - Future Race Plans (1:13:12) - Race ‘Lotteries’ & Applications For More: Follow Brock on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/brockcovington/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/brockcovington/]Follow Brock on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-0ZFbmdHKIXDBGXIR0l1Bw] Follow Regan on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/regansikes/] Support The Podcast: ⁠ switchback ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Electrolytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://bit.ly/3ON7KDN] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://bit.ly/Ten-Thousand] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ten Thousand⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://bit.ly/Ten-Thousand] | Code: COVINGTON ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://flux.rfrl.co/xw7mr] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Flux Footwear ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://flux.rfrl.co/xw7mr]| Code: Brock

A Journey of Running, Writing, & Resilience | Dustin Riedesel

Dustin Riedesel is an author, recovered addict, leukemia survivor, a loving father, and husband. After recovering from cancer treatment, he began his running journey while concurrently working towards sobriety. Since then he’s ran three marathons, transformed his outlook on life, and recently published his latest book ‘Looks Like We're Running: An Amateur's Companion to Becoming a Marathoner’ In this episode, Dustin shares the mental framework he uses when setting goals as well as how he views running as a metaphor for life. We discuss Dustin's journey battling Leukemia, how he writes his books, and our shared love for reading. TIMECODES: (1:01) - Running Marathons (6:03) - Subjective Vs. Objective Goals (9:50) - Physical, Intellectual, & Spiritual Buckets (16:06) - Running as a Metaphor for Life (20:15) - Simple, But Not Easy (26:32) - Choosing Rationality Over Sensibility (29:44) - 3 Ways Of Facing Pain (37:13) - Being Diagnosed With Leukemia (41:30) - Mental Frameworks During Cancer Treatment (46:30) - David Foster Wallace (49:38) - AA Meetings & Cliches (53:00) - Overcoming Addiction (58:08) - Inspiration for Writing (59:40) - Reading & Vocabulary (1:01:46) - How I Fell In Love With Books (1:06:35) - Priceless Value of Books (1:08:08) - Slow Form Content (1:10:16) - Why Dustin Writes (1:17:12) - Steps For Writing a Book (1:23:00) - Emphasis On Effort, Not Outcomes (1:25:08) - Controlling Your Identity For More: Follow Brock on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/brockcovington/] Follow Brock on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-0ZFbmdHKIXDBGXIR0l1Bw] Follow Dustin on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/dustinriedesel/] Buy Dustin's Books on Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dustin-Edward-Riedesel/author/B07CPJLKRD?ref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true] Support The Podcast: ⁠ switchback ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Electrolytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://bit.ly/3ON7KDN] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://bit.ly/Ten-Thousand] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ten Thousand⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://bit.ly/Ten-Thousand] | Code: COVINGTON ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://flux.rfrl.co/xw7mr] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Flux Footwear ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://flux.rfrl.co/xw7mr]| Code: Brock

Drops in the Bucket | Setting Goals in 2024

In today's solo episode, I discuss a practical perspective towards accomplish more progress not only in 2024 or in fitness, but within all areas of your life by prioritizing minor adjustments. For More: Follow Brock on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/brockcovington/] Follow Brock on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-0ZFbmdHKIXDBGXIR0l1Bw] Support The Podcast: ⁠ switchback ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Electrolytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://bit.ly/3ON7KDN] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://bit.ly/Ten-Thousand] ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ten Thousand⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://bit.ly/Ten-Thousand] | Code: COVINGTON ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://flux.rfrl.co/xw7mr] ⁠⁠⁠⁠Flux Footwear ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://flux.rfrl.co/xw7mr]| Code: Brock

Building Brand Through Video | Andrew Shelley

Andrew Shelley is a videographer, editor, and owner of South Shell Creative. Despite being based in New York City, Andrew has traveled the country for a variety of brands including Ten Thousand. In this episode, Andrew shares what drew him into video work and the keys of storytelling through video. We discuss how sound design heightens the viewer experience, freelance work, varying editing styles, and more. TIMECODES: (0:35) - New York Life / Subway (2:41) - How Andrew Got Into Creative Work (6:10) - Self Taught Vs. Film School (9:06) - Balancing Freelance & Other Jobs (10:58) - Keys To Storytelling Through Video (14:06) - Tips For Capturing Moments In Real-Time (16:41) - Editing External Footage & Working With Others (19:20) - Impact of Sound Design (22:20) - Minimalist Vs. Maximalist Editing (25:40) - Phone Content (28:27) - Job Security Vs. Freelance Work (31:48) - Distinction Between Work & Passion (35:47) - Mistakes Brand Are Making With Content (38:27) - Making Your Brand That Stands Out (42:17) - Artificial Intelligence & Creativity (46:30) - Longing For Western Life For More: Follow Brock on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/brockcovington/] Follow Brock on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-0ZFbmdHKIXDBGXIR0l1Bw] Follow Andrew on ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/andrewshelley_/] Support The Podcast: ⁠ switchback ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Electrolytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://bit.ly/3ON7KDN] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://bit.ly/Ten-Thousand] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ten Thousand⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://bit.ly/Ten-Thousand] | Code: COVINGTON ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://flux.rfrl.co/xw7mr] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Flux Footwear ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://flux.rfrl.co/xw7mr]| Code: Brock