In this episode, I connect with Michael Lovato, a former professional triathlete and champion at the Ironman and Ironman 70.3 distances, for a conversation about Boulder real estate, quality of life measures, and how the Boulder Valley promotes and supports a culture of activity.
Helpful Links (note that some may include affiliate links to help me support the channel):
š Lovato Properties website
š Love Where You Live Podcast
š The First Episode with Michael & Amanda
š Lovato Properties YouTube Channel
š Ryan Van Duzer's Channel
š David Roche's Channel
š Also, check out the fabulous new doc on David Roche's improbable return to and triumph at Leadville 100 2025
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Credits:
- Video and audio production by John Simmerman
- Music via Epidemic Sound
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Background:
Hi Everyone! My name is John Simmerman, and Iām a health promotion and public health professional with over 35 years of experience. Over the years, my area of concentration has evolved into a specialization in how the built environment influences human behavior related to active living and especially active mobility.
Since 2010,Ā I've been exploring, documenting, and profiling established, emerging, and aspiring Active Towns wherever they might be while striving to produce high-quality multimedia content to help inspire the creation of more safe and inviting, environments that promote a "Culture of Activity" for "All Ages & Abilities."
The Active Towns Channel features my original video content and reflections, including a selection of podcast episodes and short films profiling the positive and inspiring efforts happening around the world as I am able to experience and document them.
Thanks once again for tuning in! I hope you find this content helpful and insightful.
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