EDGE Athlete Lounge Podcast
EDGE Athlete Lounge is a Chicago-based training and recovery facility dedicated to making stronger Athletes across all sports disciplines and ability levels. This podcast highlights stories from the Athletes and Coaches that have created and continue to develop and drive the EDGE Athlete Lounge Community.
Episodes
Chris Bowles, long time EDGE member and Senior Manager, Community Development of the American Cancer Society, shares his story of becoming an endurance athlete. Chris reflects on how he took his first few steps running following a sedentary season of life back in high school. Since then, Chris has completed every distance triathlon, 5k to ultra running races, and continues to make huge gains with his fitness and running goals. Chri...
Dan Tun, Cofounder of Dare2tri, and EDGE member, discusses his background in team sports, his training journey the past year, and his passion for supporting the growth of adaptive sports. Dan shares about the ups and downs in his training process in 2018 as he faced many personal challenges, and yet overcame and pushed forward with the support of a strong community around him. As you’ll hear, he has much to look forward to both per...
It's a New Year and time to reflect on the 2018 season and share new ambitions for 2019. We sit down with our diverse community of athletes and hear highlights from this past season and hopes for the year ahead. This unique episode provides a glimpse into the athletes that together make EDGE what it has become today.
Hosted by Laura Ohms
Fran Rugo, strength and yoga coach at EDGE, discusses some of her biggest learns as an athlete this past year, as well as shares some tips about how to stay grounded during this holiday season. She encourages us to slow down and be present by tuning into our breath and engaging in an active gratitude practice. Fran’s positive and calming energy is contagious and she even leads us through a guided breathing exercise near the end of ...
Stephany Lane discusses the role endurance running has played in her life while balancing family life (mom of 3 kids), working full-time, and working through an unexpected cancer diagnosis. Stephany is currently a cancer survivor of 4 years and a big believer in the power of running to keep you moving forward. She recently ran her 13th marathon (Chicago) for Imerman Angels, a non-profit that provides one-on-one cancer support for c...
Scott Lehman discusses his upcoming return to the Leadville Trail 100 this summer following a failed attempt at the same ultra marathon last year. He specifically speaks about how significant the mental game is for athletes and how he has found some new strategies to work with this time around. Scott is the father of 2 young girls and works long hours but yet still finds the time to train hard and pursue his goals.
Hosted by Laura ...
Andrew Maibach, new EDGE member, discusses the transformation he experienced through a six week challenge consisting of nutrition guidance, specific workouts, coaching support, and a cohort of other like minded people. Andrew enthusiastically speaks about his “why,” and the people in his life who have supported his journey towards finding a healthier self. He has some exciting goals for himself the rest of this year and is a big be...
Justin Behlke, Culinary Director of Pilot Light and former collegiate cyclist, speaks about overcoming one of his greatest challenges faced throughout his athletic career and personal life. In this episode, we candidly discuss the impact that dysfunctional eating patterns and eating disorders have in the athlete community, as well as the journey towards recovery and healing. Justin refers to ‘finding balance’ and maintaining ‘joy ...
Dee Palagi discusses her journey towards paratriathlon after her traumatic injury in September 2016. She reflects upon both the adversity she has faced, along with the incredible opportunities that have come her way since her accident. Dee challenges us to be grateful for what we have and to find a community that can support whatever challenges we may be confronting.
Hosted by Laura Ohms
Dr. Ryan Verchota, Chicago-based chiropractor, discusses treating athletes and balancing family life while training for a 100-mile ultramarathon. He shares his journey to becoming a chiropractor and his passion for supporting athletes to reach their goals while maintaining healthy bodies.
Hosted by Laura Ohms
The theme at EDGE this year is #2018YearoftheCompleteAthlete. The complete athlete consists of four parts: fueling, civic engagement, grind, and intention. We hear from four guests with extensive experience in each of these areas:
- Lydia Nader, dietician at EDGE, discusses fueling and nutrition while training and racing.
- Shawna Carter, EDGE coach, talks about the significance of civic engagement and community service.
- Chris Mos...
Annie Byrne discusses her love of cycling as athlete, coach, and owner of BFF Bikes in Chicago. She shares the road that led her to competitive cycling, her passion for women in the sport, and her racing and recovery roller coaster this past year.
Hosted by Laura Ohms
Josh Milberg discusses his motivation to start endurance running and the impact of training with a community of runners leading up to the Chicago Marathon.
Hosted by Laura Ohms
Jenna Werdell (founding EDGE member and triathlete) and Hailey Danz (professional triathlete and Paralympic medalist) discuss their coach-athlete relationship leading up to Jenna's first Ironman.
Hosted by Laura Ohms
Robyn and Brian Lalonde share the story of how EDGE Athlete Lounge went from an idea to a thriving community of athletes.
Hosted by Laura Ohms
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