Creating Inclusive Athletic Opportunities: The Kyle Pease Foundation Story

In this engaging conversation, two brothers from Atlanta, Brent and Kyle Pease, share their inspiring story and the creation of the Kyle Pease Foundation aimed at promoting inclusion in sports for people with disabilities. The discussion highlights their journey from memorable childhood sports moments to completing multiple Ironman events and the significant impact of their foundation. They delve into training regimes, facing adversity, family support, and their hopes for the future. The conversation emphasizes the power of endurance sports in bringing people together and creating unique opportunities for those with disabilities.

00:00 Introduction and Greetings

00:09 Atlanta Traffic Woes

00:56 Brent's Scary Breakdown Story

01:31 Introducing the Kyle Pease Foundation

01:47 Inspiration from Dick and Rick Hoyt

03:00 Kyle's Love for Sports

03:41 The Birth of the Kyle Pease Foundation

04:47 Challenges and Triumphs in Endurance Sports

07:30 Kyle's Early Life and Cerebral Palsy

09:06 Parenting Styles and Family Dynamics

14:58 Training and Competing Together

28:07 Family Support and Reactions

30:23 Baseball Fandom and Childhood Memories

31:51 Parenting and Family Values

33:20 Ironman Challenges and Strategies

35:56 Fueling and Nutrition for Endurance Events

41:36 Overcoming Adversity in Races

46:28 Foundation Goals and Community Impact

49:15 Fun and Personal Insights

52:40 Final Thoughts and Future Plans

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In the first call of 2025, Denise catches up with her coach Addie about her training progress for her first ultra marathon, set for April 19th in Mendocino.

They discuss balancing holiday breaks, ski trips, and work commitments, and address ongoing air quality issues in Southern California. Denise talks about her company's efforts to support associates affected by the Pacific Palisades fire.

The conversation also covers Denise's cross-training activities, including a high-altitude skiing trip and her experience with recovery and endurance.

The episode concludes with advice on specific training inquiries and race day preparations.

00:00 Welcome and Introductions

00:23 Holiday Recap and Balancing Life

00:59 Weather and Relocation Updates

01:31 Denise's Work and Community Efforts

03:34 Grocery Industry Insights

05:10 Ski Trip and Cross Training

08:14 Training Progress and Future Plans

12:25 Final Thoughts and Next Steps

In this episode of Becoming Ultra, host Scott Jones interviews Carrie and her coach Ian Sharman.

Carrie is training for her first Ultra marathon on April 19th in Mendocino.

They discuss several key aspects of her training regimen, including a recent sleep study that diagnosed her with moderate sleep apnea, and the use of a CPAP machine to improve her sleep quality.

Other topics covered include gait analysis, fueling strategies during training, and the importance of incremental improvements in training routines. Ian emphasizes the importance of consistency, incremental progress, and adapting training based on individual needs.

There's also a focus on the balance between work, life, and training, highlighting the challenges and strategies for maintaining a healthy routine. Carrie shares her experience of joining a local running group for accountability and the benefits of social running.

00:00 Welcome to Becoming Ultra

00:06 Carrie's Training Journey

00:56 Entrepreneurial Insights

02:45 Nutrition and Fueling Strategies

10:45 Dealing with Aches and Pains

23:09 Sleep Study Results

28:04 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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