• Fueling The Pursuit

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Fueling The Pursuit

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  • Fueling The Pursuit is the UCAN podcast that feeds your obsession to optimize performance and health with cutting-edge insights from top athletes, world-class trainers, nutrition experts, and ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Get inside the minds of high-performers to understand what drives them to constantly push to reach the next level of greatness. Hosted by Jon Rankin and Bryan Green, former elite athletes dedicated to the pursuit of achieving your personal best.
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  • Team USA Marathoner Emma Bates on Embracing Her Emotions and Finding Balance

    Team USA Marathoner Emma Bates on Embracing Her Emotions and Finding Balance
    Jul 11 2022
    Episode Notes

    "It doesn't matter what you do in this moment. It's all about everything that we put together this entire season. We don't have to have, you know, this "A" workout. You can have a bunch of "B" workouts put together. And again, the accumulation of all those workouts is going to end up with a really great result."

    Today's guest is Emma Bates, elite marathoner for the USA and one of the three U.S. women's marathoners competing at the upcoming World Championships. 

    Emma said one of the coolest things we've heard anyone say on this podcast. She said we all need to learn how to “dance with discomfort.” In other words, if you want to reach your potential in anything you’re pursuing, you have to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. You have to make “discomfort” your go-to dance partner. By embracing this notion, Emma was able to place 2nd at the 2021 Chicago Marathon back in October. On that day, she became one of the 10 fastest female marathoners in US history! 

    Make no mistake about it, it wasn’t an easy journey for her to achieve this milestone. What’s really cool is she admits she had to make adjustments to her circumstances to finally experience the successes she’s now having. We talk about those adjustments and the importance of enjoying the journey in this fun-filled conversation with Emma! We think you’re going to love it.

    Timestamped Show Notes:

    3:01 Training in Colorado, taking breaks, and running shorter…

    5:38 Different approaches to road races and the track…

    10:35 “There's so much to be said though, for trying to connect with the audience, with the fans.”

    11:29 The role of emotions…

    15:00 Outside of running…

    17:46 “I just want to be giving back to the sport as much as I can.”

    19:06 Becoming self-aware, gaining perspective, and dancing with discomfort…

    23:49 Having a plan and using a mantra…

    25:03 Doing well in tough conditions, Chicago 2021…

    28:57 “Your body and your mind are working as one, and everything kind of falls away and you're on autopilot almost.”

    30:18 Methodical patience…

    34:11 The impact of environment…

    38:34 Training for World Championships…

    39:33 How do you fuel your pursuits?

    43:09 How Emma uses UCAN…

    49:20 Bryan and Jon recap…

    References:

    The Holistic Psychologist - Instagram

    The Mindful Athlete by George Mumford - Amazon

    Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman - Amazon

    Emma on the C Tolle Run podcast - C Tolle Run

    UFC Strength and Conditioning Coach Bo Sandoval on Fueling the Pursuit - UCAN

    Guest:

    Emma Bates - Instagram | Twitter

    Emma's fav UCAN product: Strawberry Banana Edge

    Hosts:

    Jon Rankin - gobemore.co | @chasejonrankin

    Bryan Green - maketheleapbook.com | @maketheleapbook

    Learn More:

    UCAN - ucan.co | @genucan

    Your Personal Best Awaits
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    56 mins
  • Sports Dietitian Jessica Isaacs on Making Nutrition Fun & Accessible

    Sports Dietitian Jessica Isaacs on Making Nutrition Fun & Accessible
    Jun 10 2022

    "We have this misconception that we need to look a certain way to perform on our best. Physical aesthetics and athletic performance don't go hand in hand always."

    Today's guest is Jessica Isaacs, the Sports Dietitian for the Los Angeles Clippers and a Master Nutrition Coach for BodyBuilding.com.

    Everyone has questions about diet – from what to eat to lose weight, to build muscle, to think more clearly, to have more energy, to perform better and to sleep better. Our guest, Jessica Isaacs, not only shares much needed answers to some of these questions, she does it in a way that’s fun and easy to understand. Jessica was inspired to become a sports dietitian after overcoming her own negative experiences with diet and exercise. She’s determined to help others do the same. I like to think of her as a dietitian on a mission. 

    It’s amazing how easy it is to take our health for granted. Thankfully, people like Jessica exist in the world. She reminds each of us about the significant impact the right eating habits can have on our daily life experiences. I can’t wait for you to listen to this conversation and find one piece of advice that could help you take a big step forward towards your next personal best!   

    Timestamped Show Notes:

    3:22 A working definition of a dietician…

    6:33 The similarities between dieticians and therapists…

    8:00 Success comes one small step at a time…

    11:56 “They make their own choices. At the end of the day, they can choose to do something or not choose to do something.”

    14:33 Simplifying the message…

    17:10 “I struggled with nutrition and body image my entire life. I struggled with eating disorders, diet culture, and constantly on a quest to lose weight, even when I didn't need to lose weight.”

    20:04 Aesthetics and athletics don’t always go hand in hand…

    22:14 High school success story…

    25:09 Having a really good “why”...

    30:17 “The one thing that diets don't do is they don't teach you anything.”

    32:30 Flexing a creative muscle through content creation…

    38:06 After the episode… MORE questions on nutrition answered…

    45:49  Where to start with products?

    48:50 Where to find Jessica…

    49:25 Recap with Jon and Bryan…

    References:

    Jessica's website - JessicatheSportsRD.com

    Guest:

    Jessica Isaacs - Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

    Jessica's fav UCAN product: Orange Edge

    Hosts:

    Jon Rankin - gobemore.co | @chasejonrankin

    Bryan Green - maketheleapbook.com | @maketheleapbook

    Learn More:

    UCAN - ucan.co | @genucan

    Your Personal Best Awaits
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    57 mins
  • Boston & Beyond: Panel Discussion on Training, Fueling, and Staying Inspired

    Boston & Beyond: Panel Discussion on Training, Fueling, and Staying Inspired
    May 24 2022
    "One thing that really stood out to me early was someone said, "Be where your feet are." If it's hard to think, like one moment at a time, be exactly where your feet are. Be there. When you put your phone down, stop scrolling IG, and you sit with your family and watch the movie...literally be there. If you can do that, I feel like we'll all be happier." --Tommie RunzThis is a special episode featuring UCAN's Boston Marathon panel discussion with some of the most inspirational and accomplished runners in the world today. The discussion was hosted by Olympian Carrie Tollefson and Marathon Training Academy Podcast Host Angie Spencer. The panel featured the following runners:Meb Keflezighi, Boston Marathon Champion, 4x U.S. OlympianEmily Sisson, 2020 U.S. Olympian, Pro RunnerEmma Bates, 2nd Place at 2021 Chicago Marathon, Pro RunnerTommie Runz, First Time Boston Marathon RunnerThis discussion is packed with helpful insights that can help you up your game. All of the panelists talk about the mindset they had that helped them successfully navigate the past few years with the pandemic. They also talk about their current training situations and how they’re preparing for some of the big races on their 2022 calendars. If you ran the Boston Marathon or plan on running it next year, you’ll love the stories they share about their experiences running the Boston Marathon and tips to run it well. And of course, they share how they fuel with UCAN and why they love it so much. Get ready for some of the best tips on mindset, nutrition, training, injury prevention and so much more with this special Boston Marathon episode!Timestamped Show Notes3:37 The story behind UCAN…5:52 Quick histories of Meb’s, Emma’s, Emily’s, and Tommy’s usage of UCAN products…7:08 UCAN’s gel, Edge9:34 Coach Rick’s story of triumph…10:34 Introductions of panel Angie Spencer, Carrie Tollefson, Emma Bates, Emily Sisson, Tommy Bailey Runz, and Meb Keflezighi.14:32 Handling the last couple of years…18:25 Who has training partners?24:05 “No matter if you're a slower runner or faster runner, whatever it is, we all go through that sufferfest together.”25:15 Is Meb really retired?27:38 “How many of you guys know where you were, on April 15th, 2013?”32:18 Angie’s 3rd Boston…34:43 Race tidbits from Meb…37:15 Tommy’s advice…39:02 “This is an exam, but hopefully, it's a fun exam and it just shows the work that's been done.”40:12 Preparation in the last 24-48 hours…42:48 Handling the pressure of the race…44:59 How the panelists fuel…50:39 The beauty of the strawberry banana “treat”54:27 Injury prevention tips…58:49 “What does it mean when you guys say you got to listen to your body?”1:07:32 Sobriety and veganism…1:14:03 Nasal strips in the shoe…1:15:57 Weather challenges, taking caffeine, and being in this space…1:22:58 What do you want to see the sport become? –Tommy’s take…Panel Guests:Meb Keflezighi - Website | Instagram | TwitterEmily Sisson - Instagram | TwitterEmma Bates - Instagram | TwitterTommie Bailey - InstagramHosts:Carrie Tollefson - website | Instagram | TwitterAngie Spencer - Instagram | TwitterRelated Episodes:Tommie Runz on Fueling the PursuitCarrie Tollefson on Fueling the PursuitMeb Keflezighi on Fueling the PursuitEmma Bates on Fueling the Pursuit (coming soon - subscribe now!)Learn More:UCAN - ucan.co | @genucanYour Personal Best Awaits
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    1 hr and 27 mins
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