Send us a text A simple sign flipped our perspective: there is no finish line. Not as a threat, but as a quiet promise that health, purpose, and progress don’t end at a medal or a milestone. We go back to our Peach roots—purpose, energy, attitude, commitment, health—and unpack how a longevity mindset changes the way we train, work, and show up for the people we love. We talk about the trap of quick fixes and why they fade once the event is over, and we trade them for small, repeatable habits...
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Send us a text A simple sign flipped our perspective: there is no finish line. Not as a threat, but as a quiet promise that health, purpose, and progress don’t end at a medal or a milestone. We go back to our Peach roots—purpose, energy, attitude, commitment, health—and unpack how a longevity mindset changes the way we train, work, and show up for the people we love. We talk about the trap of quick fixes and why they fade once the event is over, and we trade them for small, repeatable habits...
Send us a text A simple sign flipped our perspective: there is no finish line. Not as a threat, but as a quiet promise that health, purpose, and progress don’t end at a medal or a milestone. We go back to our Peach roots—purpose, energy, attitude, commitment, health—and unpack how a longevity mindset changes the way we train, work, and show up for the people we love. We talk about the trap of quick fixes and why they fade once the event is over, and we trade them for small, repeatable habits...
Send us a text Miss the feeling of momentum? We hit reset and dive straight into the wild world of Backyard Ultras—the strangely simple, brutally honest format where runners tackle a 4.167-mile loop every hour on the hour until only one person remains. No prize purse. No fanfare. Just a whistle, a corral, and a test of pacing, patience, and pure grit. We break down why the loop is exactly 4.167 miles, how the hourly restart changes everything, and what it takes to manage nutrition, sleep dep...
Send us a text In this episode we connect you with purpose-led endurance, about starting the next lap even when you know you won’t finish, and about riding at 85% without letting pride get in the way of progress. We break down how a backyard ultra actually works—3.5 miles with 550 feet of climbing every lap, every hour on the hour—and why the real race is against the clock and your own head. JP’s opening message set the tone: lean into discomfort, endure with purpose, and live with urgency a...
Send us a text Why does progress feel so addictive? That moment when you suddenly realize all your consistent effort is paying off delivers a powerful psychological boost that keeps you coming back for more. In this conversation, we dive deep into Daryl's recent experience at the Buffalo Stampede 10-mile road race. After months of steady trail running, he surprised himself by maintaining a pace nearly a minute faster per mile than he'd ever achieved before. That recognition of progress deliv...
Send us a text The unmistakable buzz of football season kickoff energizes this episode as we reconnect after a busy few weeks. We dive into NFL opening weekend excitement, Daryl shares his unfiltered Super Bowl predictions—Buffalo Bills facing the Philadelphia Eagles in Santa Clara—though our hearts remain with the 49ers despite early-season injuries to Brock Purdy and George Kittle. The conversation shifts to personal milestones as we celebrate the arrival of our Death Ride finisher jerseys...
Send us a text What happens when carefully laid plans collide with Mother Nature's agenda? Our latest adventure started as two separate backpacking expeditions but transformed into something far more meaningful when severe weather forced an unexpected pivot. The story begins with our annual tradition at Twin Lakes, marking five years of friendship forged on mountain trails. While our regular crew packed their gear (and an unusually large supply of beer thanks to our designated "beer mule"), ...
Send us a text Movement is medicine—not just for the body but for the mind and spirit. In this episode, we dive deep into how physical challenges create mental resilience and a foundation for lifelong wellbeing. Daryl shares insights from his company's global wellness challenge, where over 20,000 employees worldwide compete in teams to accumulate "step equivalents" through various activities. His team "Force for Good" currently ranks an impressive 3rd out of 2,377 teams! The challenge transf...
Send us a text Have you ever wondered how random encounters can transform into life-changing connections? Or how ordinary consistency can create extraordinary results? In our Season 4 kickoff episode, we're taking a moment to celebrate the incredible journey of Season 3's "Setbacks to Comebacks" while sharing some hilarious recent adventures. Daryl kicks things off with a tale that had us in stitches - his wife Josephine's unexpected transformation into Usain Bolt at Disneyland, sprinting pa...
Send us a text Daryl recaps the exciting Wharf to Wharf 10K race weekend where Josephine, Alyssa and Angelina completed the course, while Doug reflects on how fitness behaviors spread through families when we lead by example rather than through pressure. • Josephine and Alyssa trained together using a walk-run method, crushing their usual 12:30 pace with an impressive 11:36 race time • Ava, Daryl's 10-year-old daughter, spontaneously joined her mom for a 2-mile run after being inspired by th...
Send us a text What if the biggest obstacle between you and your goals isn't your body, but your mind? This eye-opening conversation delves into the powerful realization that our physical capabilities often far exceed our mental expectations. Doug kicks things off with a remarkable story about completing Ted's birthday challenge—1,000 pushups and a 20-mile walk in a single day—despite dealing with significant foot problems and shoulder injuries. The breakthrough moment came when he remembere...
Send us a text When the roads close and a thousand cyclists gather in the Eastern Sierra at dawn, something magical happens. Death Ride isn't just another cycling event – it's a transformative journey that tests your limits across 103 miles and just over 14,000 feet of elevation gain through some of California's most breathtaking mountain terrain. This special episode takes you behind the scenes of "the Tour of the California Alps" with exclusive insights from course coordinator John Erickso...
Send us a text The countdown is on! Team Peach reunites after months apart to prepare for the legendary Death Ride - a grueling 103-mile cycling challenge with 14,000 feet of elevation gain across six mountain passes in California's Sierra Nevada mountains. What makes this year's attempt special is the unfinished business from last year. As the team recounts, they were tantalizingly close to completing the full course when an unprecedented mountain storm forced many riders, including some Te...
Send us a text What does it take to push your body and mind to complete 50 miles of mountain trails, climbing 7,500 feet of elevation through scorching heat and pitch-black darkness? This raw, unfiltered conversation takes you deep into the world of ultra-running where the real victories have nothing to do with finish times. From the practical challenges of nutrition (burning a staggering 9,400 calories) to the unexpected difficulty of nighttime trail navigation, every mile delivered hard-e...
Send us a text Ever wondered how some people maintain incredible fitness well into their 60s and beyond? Meet Ted Enea, our first guest of Season 2, who embodies the power of consistency, persistence, and patience in health and fitness. At 67 (turning 68 this July), Ted doesn't consider himself extraordinary. Rather, he describes himself as "an ordinary person doing ordinary things consistently," which has enabled him to achieve remarkable results. Currently maintaining a streak of over 600 ...
Send us a text Saddle up for an adrenaline-pumping journey through the wild world of cycling as we mark our one-year podcast anniversary! What better way to celebrate than sharing our most hair-raising bike adventure yet—conquering the legendary Pine Flat climb in Sonoma County. Picture this: brutal 18% gradients, depleted energy reserves, and the unexpected soundtrack of semi-automatic rifle fire as local recreational shooters turn the mountainside into an impromptu range. Our mission? Touch...
Send us a text What in your life are you a beginner at these days? This deceptively powerful question frames our one-year podcast anniversary episode, challenging us to examine where we're growing versus where we're playing it safe. When we only do things we've already mastered, our lives remain constrained to a small, comfortable sandbox. But embracing beginner status—with all its awkwardness and uncertainty—expands our world exponentially. Our podcast journey epitomizes this principle. Fr...
Send us a text What happens when life completely immobilizes you? For Ruben Cuevas, a mysterious back injury on Father's Day 2019 became the catalyst for an extraordinary transformation that would lead him to complete three Ironman triathlons and a 100-mile ultramarathon. Ruben takes us deep into the moment when his mobility was suddenly stripped away, leaving him unable to stand without excruciating pain. Rather than surrendering to extended rest, he discovered "active recovery" through str...
Send us a text Ever wondered how ordinary people accomplish extraordinary feats? The secret might be simpler than you think. This week, we dive into the transformative power of consistent routines and rituals that create stability and facilitate remarkable personal growth. Daryl shares his journey from being the guy who woke at 4AM for years to someone who now prioritizes quality sleep until 6AM. The results were astonishing – within just 2-3 weeks, his energy levels soared, and his need for...
Send us a text "The pain of recovery is often greater than the pain of the injury, but the healing is worth it." We've all been there - that moment when your carefully constructed fitness routine gets derailed by an unexpected injury or life event. What happens next defines your journey. This episode dives deep into the challenging territory of navigating setbacks on your health journey. Doug shares his candid experience of how a five-day family trip to support relatives during a loss stret...
Send us a text A simple sign flipped our perspective: there is no finish line. Not as a threat, but as a quiet promise that health, purpose, and progress don’t end at a medal or a milestone. We go back to our Peach roots—purpose, energy, attitude, commitment, health—and unpack how a longevity mindset changes the way we train, work, and show up for the people we love. We talk about the trap of quick fixes and why they fade once the event is over, and we trade them for small, repeatable habits...
