The Running Educator Podcast (TRE)

Teachable moments allow me to reflect on my ten previous episodes and talk about my “ah-ha” moments from those shows.  AS we are halfway into the 2021 year, I want to take this time to create new goals & prepare for upcoming shows. Each day, I always try to learn something new. I am constantly reminding myself of PMA and wanting to share positive vibes with others.  So please - be kind to yourself during difficult times —all the more reason to optimize our mental health, indulge in some creativity, & challenge our beliefs as we all continue to learn from our past. Most importantly, this is a way of me thanking you, the listener, for taking this creative journey with me. Topics explored in today’s conversation include each episode. I want to thank my guests that are featured in this "Teachable Moment," series starting with: "Learn to Learn" with DC Glenn “The Pain of Rest!” by Mike Cummings “The history of Treefort Music Fest” with Eric Gilbert "The Characteristics of an Innovative Teacher" with Dr. Ken Bell "Tree Bath Double Robie"- race report by Mike Cummings "How to be a Spiritually Awakened Being" with Sankarshan Das Adhikari 4 x 4 x 48 challenge race report by Mike Cummings "Meeting Someone by Chance" by Mike Cummings "Psychology vs. Philosophy" w/Carlisle Greaves "The Truth About Marriage" with Brooke Cummings "WHY YOU SHOULD READ MORE." with Chance Whitmore. You can check out the website at www.therunningeducator.com.  Also, check out my Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/Therunningeducator. SHOW NOTES! 

My guest today, DC Glenn, is an American film actor and voice-over artist residing in Atlanta, GA. He is also known as one half of the 90’s rap group Tag Team who created the classic stadium anthem “Whoomp! There It Is." And is also featured in the SAG national GEICO commercial "Scoop! There It Is." DC has been training painstakingly for film, tv, and commercial acting since 2017. DC has also enjoyed training vigorously for years, seeking mastery in the arts of voiceover. I hope this podcast has given my listeners a master’s degree in a hustle. In this podcast, By creating opportunities, DC used his negative experiences and turned them into positive ones.  DC is constantly learning from people. The only way people learn is by listening! DC shares his experiences to give back to the younger generation by explaining all the struggles he went through, so people do not need to repeat themselves. But this isn't just for the music industry; it also applies in life. This master class of Hustle will teach you to work smarter, not harder.  “I can't prepare for everything, but I can't prepare for every opportunity.”  - DC Glenn. TRE Advocacy & Support, click the link here: Hope Rising Kids Ministry Go Fund Me Idaho Running Company

The purpose of this biweekly podcast is to educate, inspire and empower you to unleash your best, most authentic self.  

In episode twenty-eight, "The Pain of Rest," I share my story of committing to my running, getting injured, and why it is essential to put in active recovery and taper into your training program. 

Eric Gilbert, the co-founder of Treefort Music fest, explains his journey that leads to this fantastic music festival in Boise, Idaho. Treefort Music Fest is a five-day music and arts festival that brings hundreds of emerging and independent artists from across the world to downtown Boise, Idaho.  The fest was conceived in 2012 as an extension of the current momentum in the Boise music scene and art scene at large. Its vision is that Treefort will provide the opportunity for Boise to play host to the national and regional music scenes while showcasing the local up-and-coming talent. Treefort was the first music festival to become B-Corp certified in 2016 and was proudly recognized as the Cultural Ambassador for Boise 2015-2017. In 2020, Treefort became the first fan-owned festival.  Website: www.treefortmusicfest.com Tickets: www.treefortmusicfest.com/tickets  News: www.treefortmusicfest.com/news Socials: @treefortfest  HOW CAN I SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Tell Your Friends & Share Online! Subscribe & Review: Please make sure to review, share comments, & subscribe to the show on the various platforms (Apple Podcasts, Podchaser & Spotify).  This review helps tremendously by helping me to get my next guest!  #keeprunning #keeplearning

I have completed the most challenging half Marathon in the northwest called Robie Creek- seven times. But, on 3/27/2021, I did it twice, so it is the most challenging marathon! Some know it as the long climb to Aldape Summit; others see it as a “rite of spring” that arrives each year in the Boise foothills just before or on tax day. As a result, it has been proclaimed “The Toughest Race in the Northwest. But no matter what label you put on it, the annual Race to Robie Creek® is a challenge to all who dare to participate. 

History: It was 6:30 pm on August 16, 1975, that Boisean Jon Robertson and 24 other participants competed in the first “Idaho Summer Road Racing Championships.” The start would be at Fort Boise (elevation 2725’), up Reserve Street and Shaw Mountain Road, and then climbing the long and winding road up through Rocky Canyon and over Aldape Summit (elevation 4797’), to a 13.1-mile finish at Robie Creek campground at Lucky Peak Reservoir (elevation 3065’) — combining a half-marathon distance with a 2072 foot ascent, and a 1732 foot descent. Such was the relatively quiet birth of the Rocky Canyon Sail toads and the Race to Robie Creek®. Run Race to Robie Creek.

The other purpose of keeping me motivated throughout was keeping my pace to thirteen-fifteen min miles. 

Today, my guest, Sankarshan Das Adhikari, a spiritual teacher/singer-songwriter/visionary spiritually rooted in the ancient Vedic teachings of India. In 1971, Sankarshan became a disciple of the greatest exponent of India's ancient Vedic teachings, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, and embarked upon a four-and-half decade's journey of self-discovery traveling all over the world soaking up wisdom from the world's greatest luminaries/visionaries.  Sankarshan tells his stories of how he became a Hare Krishna Monk, explains the scientific process of spiritual identity & what you can do to be a spiritually awakened being. I hope this podcast encourages you to seek spirituality in your life.  Make a change in your life when you start your day, what you eat and how you view the world.   #keeprunning #keeplearning

My guest today, Carlisle Greaves & I take on the challenge of these two fields of study: psychology vs. philosophy. The main question of this podcast is, “Does philosophy arise from psychology, or does psychology arise from philosophy?" This episode is relevant to the understanding of human beliefs & values. Particularly for the difficult times that we are all in. How a person reacts to a situation is based on their environment, which is cause & effect.  I hope this podcast encourages people to understand their beliefs and where they originate. Knowing how your thinking and experiences are based on your beliefs, psychology, and philosophy can help you understand the events in your life with more clarity.     Carlisle Greaves "Corona Blue 2020"  https://soundcloud.com/carlisle-greaves/corona-blue-2020

Does psychology originate from philosophy? As this episode unfolds, our focus goes to the human belief systems. The way that you believe influences how you were raised, what kind of religion or education you have, and yes, even the types of trauma you have experienced in your life. This difficult conversation between Carlisle & me was very difficult to unpack due to its nature of the topic, but we did it!  Make sure you listen to this episode on 2/15/2021.                                                            KINDNESS WEEK - 2/14/2021 - 2/20/2021   The song is splendid from start to finish, one of these rare songs that bring you into amazing melodies. Between RnB and Blues,  “Corona Blue” unveils an outstanding vocal performance. The singer, who is also a mental health therapist by day, gives us a gift that you should enjoy right now: https://soundcloud.com/carlisle-greaves/corona-blue-2020 #Keeprunning #Keeplearning!

Relationship Series Part2 - Direct Relationships  "This is where two variables do the same thing. If one increases, the other increases. If one decreases, the other decreases." This is a conversation about "How to stay married for 17 years." My guest today is my better half, soul mate & best friend, Brooke Cummings. Episode 22 is not just another number, and this episode represents our wedding day, Aug 22nd, 2003.  During our discussion, Brooke & I talk about how being married is not a state of being; it is progress.  Disclaimer Brooke & I are NOT professionals at marriage, but we are willing to share our experiences. You get what you put into it.  Brooke & I talk about some experiences that are keys to healthy communication, be willing to change & take care of yourself.     Couples have to work on their communication, be willing to change & take care of themselves. Seek help if you are struggling in your relationship or yourself.  Marriage counseling and individual counseling help you with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and anger. I have created a recommended family, marriage, and individual counseling list in my show notes with links and information.  I hope this podcast opens the doors to start a conversation with your loved ones on why you should stay married. So let's get after it. Keep running, keep learning! 

Upcoming shows: 2/1/21 E22 My wife, Brooke Cummings. Part I of my relationship series. “How to stay married for 17 years.” 

2/15 E23 Carlise Greaves “Psychology vs. Philosophy.” 

3/1 E24 Part II of my relationship series. “Meeting someone by chance.” 

3/15 E25 Das Sankarshan “Spiritual Awareness.” 

4/5 E26 “Innovative Curriculum: Parkour” 

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Thankfulness: I do not do this alone. I have incredible support from fellow podcasters such as Chance Witmore from Strive Seek Find. He is always taking the time to motivate & challenge me. Coach Jim Johnson for demonstrating positivity & leadership. Jayk Reynolds for being my spirit animal. Lastly, my wife, Brooke Cummings. She is my rock, my everything - mostly, she puts up with my unusual ways of this podcast but is always there for me.

Goal setting is defined as "the object or aim of an action, for example, to attain a specific standard or proficiency, usually within a specified time."  He is a 3-time Variety Act of the Year, a 4-time Guinness World Records holder, & recently was awarded the Best Corporate Entertainer in 2018 by Corporate Vision Magazine. He won a Gold Medal in the 2009 Taiwan Circus Festival. His childhood interest in the art of juggling has led this motivated young man on a journey around the world – & it has only just begun. His name is Niels Duinker, and he now spends his time in high-profile engagements at theaters, casinos, cruise ships, theme parks, & corporate events. Regardless of the venue, audiences always embrace his energetic execution, youthful charm, & dynamic talent. While his focus is clearly to entertain audiences beyond their expectations, Niels still enjoys juggling. Regardless of his impressive achievements in the profession, he continually strives to bring new skills, effects, & laughs to his shows. Podcast Notes 

Emotional intelligence is "the capacity to be aware of, control, and express one's emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically."  Today, my guest explains how human emotions dictate how people make decisions or react to issues in their lives. The practical ways people can put more purpose in their daily lives, & he will explain the Emotional Reconnection Practice is with the use of the acronym S.O.A.R. His name is Mike Cameron, Entrepreneur, author, speaker, & human being. We begin our conversation with a brief overview of emotional intelligence and how a tragedy changed Mike's life forever. We then discuss several ways of putting purpose back into our lives, and by using the Reconnection practice, you too can be a better human! We end our conversation with this podcast that gives you insights into how you can use this knowledge to practice in your everyday life.  Podcast Notes Podcast Episodes Mike Cameron - Lifestyle by Design.  Book - "Becoming a Better Man." 

In today's episode, John & I will discuss the awareness techniques we use when dealing with difficult times in life.  John & I will also explore the right & wrong questions people should ask when dealing with mental health issues. Lastly, we will talk about how John is a big burpee fan &  I love to run, which helps deal with our stress, anxiety & depression.  The purpose of this podcast is to have John and I explain how two dudes can get together, talk about life problems, and still be manly about it. 

In today's episode, Ian Riley and I will discuss how to achieve a little more in life by applying the Peak Performance mindset.  (This is a spin-off of episode number five, “Drive,” you can listen to that here. ) During this episode, Ian & I look at developing a strong mentality that anyone can use in everyday life. Through the life stories from Ians struggles as an armature soccer player to achieving small victories through friendships and reminding us all to focus on the solution, not the problem.  

Join me today on The Running Educator Podcast, with the frontman from Cromag/Bloodclot, author & plant-based Ironman triathlete John Joseph as I catch up with him to talk about his book "The PMA Effect," how he is staying focused during COVID, & what everyone needs to know about being aware of human trafficking.

I had a zoom meeting with Ian Riley to talk about his drive & determination about how he traveled to America from England in hopes to teach life through soccer. Main points:  Working together. Innovation. Technique with Peak performance mind. KISS

In today's episode, I am joined by the manager of Idaho Running Company, Leone Rusher.  During the podcast, Leone & I talk about her business while during a pandemic. It was fascinating how retail stops shipping and how sales go down but instincts kick in. Leone also gave some tips on safe running during a pandemic with mask along with other essential gear. Lastly, Leone shares her struggles with postpartum depression and how running could save your life.