Month: September 2018

Running + The Wired Athlete | Peyton Chitty HGP#28

09/28/2018 hourglass pod Episodes 1:36:17 1 Comment

Running wasn’t always something Peyton was passionate about. In fact, he never ran a day in his life until 2012. Remnants of a former car accident left him with degenerated discs in his neck and required him to have a discectomy of his cervical spine. During his recovery, one single wrong move could leave him paralyzed. Peyton refused to let the victim stance mentality win. He resorted to walking for exercise. Walking soon led to running and running soon led to racing. 5k races led to half marathons. Half marathons led to marathons.

During his second marathon, Peyton started feeling nauseous around mile 20 and did a walk/run for the last 6 miles. He chalked off his disappointment to dehydration and rookie mistakes. Weeks later Peyton was running a 10k in Oak Island where he fell to the ground just 200 meters from the finish. Peyton was rushed to the hospital and after many tests and doctor visits he was diagnosed with Bradycardia and type II Atrioventricular Block, which required him to get a pacemaker.

Inspired by other adaptive athletes like Buddy 1 Leg (skateboarder/snowboarder), Misty Diaz (Spartan athlete), and Mikey Da Temple (surfer), Peyton refused to be defined by his circumstance. He hired a running coach, started training for marathons, and 11 months post pacemaker surgery he PR’d his first marathon. 2 years to the day of getting his pacemaker he qualified for Boston. Peyton is still running wild and free today, even during the eye of a hurricane.

Peyton talks about his set backs, injuries, and life as a “wired athlete”. He now aims to inspire and motivate others to work to the best of their ability with what they have. He is a high school counselor and expects the same of his students. Accountability is a huge factor for him. He quotes, “there are plenty of days I don’t want to run but there’s never a day I wish I hadn’t.”

Insta/FB: @thewiredathlete | @PeytonChitty

Show notes:

Favorite Books:

  • Cardiac Athletes: Real Superheroes Beating Heart Disease by Lars Andrews | https://amzn.to/2N8y3mo
  • Be on the lookout for Cardiac Athletes II: Gloves Off, by Lars Andrews, coming out this year.

 

Intermittent Fasting (IF) + Dr. Dave Russ | HGP Minisode#2

09/21/2018 hourglass pod Uncategorized 41:05 Comments Off on Intermittent Fasting (IF) + Dr. Dave Russ | HGP Minisode#2

Intermittent Fasting, or IF, has been gaining popularity and studies have confirmed that it helps with weight loss. The benefits are plentiful and the risks, if any, are relatively low. Dr. Dave Russ joins the podcast again and this time we tackle everything you want to know about IF, including if it’s right for you. There is a lot of information out there and we try to bring it all to you in this HGP minisode #2.

In this episode we discuss:

  • What is IF
  • Benefits
  • Risks/Side Effects
  • Optimal Times to fast
  • Optimal Time to workout
  • Eating Healthy / What To Eat
  • How to Get Started

Dr. Russ is a chiropractor and a healthy lifestyle activist. He completed many fasts and most recently finished a 10 day fast. Connect with Dr. Russ on FB @RussChiropractic or @DrDaveRuss | email: drruss@russchiro.com | www.russchiro.com

Episode Resources: https://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/03/07/intermittent-fasting-diets-are-gaining-acceptance/

Overcoming Addiction: Mike Furino | Drift Dreams HGP#26

09/14/2018 hourglass pod Episodes 1:17:39 Comments Off on Overcoming Addiction: Mike Furino | Drift Dreams HGP#26

Addiction can be a struggle and a hard thing to overcome, especially without any help. Mike Furino struggled with addiction for 20 years. Like many people, he went down the wrong path, got with the wrong crowd, and found himself smoking marijuana at 13 years old. Mike then moved on to selling marijuana and cocaine and eventually got expelled from every high school in Duvall County, Florida. He moved out of his parents house when he was 17 and ironically was able to afford a house in same neighborhood as his parents. Mike then started doing crystal meth and taking pills (Xanax) to help him sleep. Once he reached his early 20’s he transitioned into drinking hard alcohol and “leveled himself out” with cocaine. As I learned in this podcast, every addict hits rock bottom at some point but Mike’s first rock bottom wasn’t enough. Now a functioning alcoholic working a really good paying job, Mike was still drinking himself into oblivion every day. He ultimately wrecked a food truck, found himself jobless and at rock, rock bottom.

4.5 years sober he is now turning passion into purpose. Mike got sober without any help or 12 step program. He believes many people who are struggling just need someone to believe in them. Mike has made it a priority to give back to others by helping anyone struggling with addiction. He encourages anyone who may be suffering from an addiction to reach out to him.

Find Mike on Insta: @DrftDreams | FB: @driftdreams | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEDwW4aWRTaAVMt32oJ4zsQ/about

 

Axis Fitness | Mike Barnhart HGP #25

09/07/2018 hourglass pod Episodes 1:09:32 Comments Off on Axis Fitness | Mike Barnhart HGP #25

“Fitness is like a relationship. You can’t cheat and expect it to work.”

Axis Fitness co-owner, Mike Barnhart, starts each day before 4am so one could surmise Mike is passionate about fitness training. Mike’s experience in the equipment sales industry inspired him to open his own training facility. The Axis concept began in 2008 and in 2016 the Axis Fitness dream finally came to fruition. Axis showcases personal fitness programs, training plans, and a group training studio with bumpin’ music and a modern design. Axis is currently building their dream space, their first full gym model, which they have dubbed “a dollar and a dream.” This facility will make number 4 for the #AxisFam.

The Axis goal was to create their own workouts while targeting all 3 energy substrates: phosphates, glucose, and oxygen. Their workouts revolve around three elements: strength, endurance, and conditioning. They offer a variety of group workout classes including metcon, power barre, yoga, SUPFit, and group training.

Connect with Axis: @AxisFitnessTraining | http://axisfitnesstraining.com

Remember, take care of number 1 – that’s YOU!

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