Black With Endurance

Lani talks to Shauna L. Howard, Dominique King, Sukie Gayle, Drea Smith, and Cardi Davis, about the lack of support among black women in endurance sports. Discussing our personal stories as well as some of the misconceptions among black female athletes.

On this Episode OCR Athlete, Mother, and Coach, Cardi Davis opens up about her struggles with body image, and relationships with food, as a competitive athlete. She also talks about how Grit got her, her 1st podium, being intentional with goal setting, and her transition from being self trained to getting a running coach and how her OCR season unfolded. Follow Cardi on instagram @williamsfitmom

On this episode of Black With Endurance, we share the inspiring story of Shauna L. Howard, a.k.a CycleBae, a cyclist who found her joy and rejuvenation through cycling while also losing over 70 lbs! Her story is one of inspiration and triumph of the prejudices of the external world, and the internal struggles of depression and sadness.

Shauna's love and passion for life and cycling is contagious. Listen in and find out more about what makes her story unique and be inspired by her journey.

Lani talks to Team Spartan Spades on ig live. Team Spartan Spades is an OCR team in the Bronx focusing on bettering the health of the community through fitness. Listen to this episode and follow them on IG to learn more about this incredible team.

On this episode of BWE Brooke talks to Lani about overcoming self-doubt, and doing the hard things, accomplishing bike packing across the great divide mountain bike trail from Canada to the border of Mexico. Brooke also talks about her passion for diversifying cycling and introducing more women, especially women of color, to mountain biking as the coleader of Black Girls Do BikeDenver Colorado.

BWE sits down to talk to Dominique King, of Lean in With The Kings and Host of the Grow Up Wild Podcast. Dominique talks about adversity she has faced while finding her path in trail running. She shares the dangers and rewards of trail running, as well as how important and impactful having a supportive partner is. Enjoy this episode, follow Dominique and her tribe on ig @leaninwiththekings

A small group of energetic young teens sat calmly as they waited for Elijah “EZ” Muhammaed to enter the gym. According to EZ, the kids typically get together and have a group chat before their workout. The chat gives them a chance to voice their opinions and concerns and be heard.
EZ let us know that today’s chat would be different. He knew that the senseless killing of Daunte Wright would somehow be the focus of the group discussion that day. As he spoke, I could only imagine the frustration, anger, and sadness he must have felt.
Just over a year ago, after the senseless murder of George Floyd, Elijah worked to start project ONYX, a nonprofit organziation that has the specific goal to empower and enrich the lives of the youth in his community.
As we signed off and allowed EZ to be a mentor and coach to those kids, I realized how focused and committed he was to his family and community. Our interview started in his home, and while giving BWE his full attention, he engaged with his family when needed, then got into his car and drove to his gym to be there for the kids. It is this type of commitment and loyalty to family, fitness, and community that drove Elijah to be one of Crossfits top athletes.
Listen to this episode to learn about his humble beginnings from the slums of Ohio to becoming one of the fittest men in the world and competing at the highest levels of Crossfit.

When faced with adversity, a lot of people turn around, quit, or make excuses. Most people focus solely on their problems and challenges, but don’t take the time to really apply themselves to *finding a solution...Leo Rodgers is not like most people.

Despite a near death motorcycle accident that took his left leg, Leo took life back into his own hands and found his passion and purpose in inspiring others to get out and ride. Ironically, Leo’s story isn’t about loss, rather it’s a story about not taking no for an answer and always looking for a way to win.

You don’t want to miss this episode, you will be inspired. @slimone1000 #cycling #worldcyclingday #bikeride

Paul Montague Jr. Talks to BWE about his incredible journey on Race to The Center of The Earth on Disney+. Where his team of co workers had to walk, climb, row, fly, ride bikes, horses, and many other modes of transportation across challenging terrain, against opponents they had never seen, for a chance to win 1 million dollars. He tells us how his team did, and how incredible the experience was, and why it was important for him to be there. Follow Paul on IG @pmont715

Join us as we talk with PAC 12 First-team All-American and NCAA 800 meters Indoor Champion Sabrina Southerland as we talk about her journey from Queens New York to the University of Oregon, and the upcoming 2021 Olympic trials.

BWE caught up to the young speedster and listened to her story of courage and focus as she navigated a perilous 2020, dealing with everything from covid to Trump induced hate.

Listen with us as we learn what makes her tick and what goals and ambitions she has beyond the track.
Follow Sabrina on IG @sabrinajem

From the mean streets of Brixton UK to the tough courses of Ultra Spartan races, Michael Adeniran takes challenges head on a with fierce determination and a contagious smile. Listen along with us as we discover what keeps this Urban Challenger motivated despite having completed over 100 obstacle races, including the infamous Spartan Hurricane Heat - a twelve hour ulta-endurance OCR event that the pushes the limits of mental and physical toughness. #spartan #ocr #sports #running #endurancesports #adversity #blackathletes #blackmen #sportspodcast #motivation #selfimprovement #obstacles

On this episode of BWE, we talk to Khadijah Diggs, a mother to 10 kids, a project manager, coach, and owner of the Diversity Inclusion Syndicate as well as the first African American woman to represent Team USA in Long Course Triathlon and the first Muslim to represent Team USA in any multi-sport event.

Needless to say, Khadijah gets things done. Listen in as we talk about faith, family, Islam and what it means to be make history as the first woman to wear a hijab on the USA Triathlon team.

Faith, determination, and triumph.

Be inspired by Patrick Johnson’s story of how he narrowly escaped life altering surgery, obesity, anxiety and depression and transformed his life into an ultra athlete who runs half marathons for lunch.

Patrick is the owner of ClearMind Fitness, which he uses as a vehicle to help inspire others to take control of their mind and body in sustainable ways. Listen in and get energized by Patrick’s infectious enthusiasm for life and fitness.

The only thing that matches Shon Colton’s intensity and competitiveness is his passion for his community and helping people. Join us as we discover what prompted this Inglewood endurance athlete to create Grittwood, the hottest fitness company in Los Angeles.

His secret to success? Ensuring that his members feel a sense of community and making sure that his classes are both challenging and filled with fun. We were lucky to get a few moments to speak with this busy entrepreneur, mentor, and coach. Follow along as we learn about his past and his plans to bring OCR to the streets of L.A. (music: “Grinding All My Life” by Nipsey Hustle; “Bigger Picture” by Lil Baby, “Black Skinhead” by Kanye West #endurancesports #Sports #playoffs #football #crenshaw #running #obstacles #losangeles #blackathletes

Follow international Life Coach Colin Thompson’s journey from Jamaica, to Toronto, to running marathons on the Great Wall of China. We discuss all things endurance as well as life in China as well as what drives him to run his birthday in miles every year -that’s right! When he turns 47, he will be running 47 miles and he doesn’t miss a year.
#ironman #triathlete #blackathletes #blm #endurancesports #sports

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