The Endureus Project
By Cjaye
Each week he talks about his experiences as well as to athletes, average runners, coaches, doctors, therapists, and nutritionists to gain insight and inspiration to be our best.
The Endureus ProjectJul 25, 2022
BJ Gumkowski - YogiTriathlete - ep25
BJ is a 17x Ironman triathlete, Ironman and 70.3 World Championship Qualifier, Boston Marathon qualifier, triathlon, and running coach with major street cred. He is a 200-hr Live Love Teach trained yoga instructor and certified in Plant-Based Nutrition from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies.
Follow Ray on Instagram: www.instagram.com/briangumkowski/
My Pursuit - Q & A with Cjaye - ep24
I am back! I starting a new sub-series on the podcast called My Pursuit, where I will answer questions I receive from all of you on my YouTube channel, Instagram, or through e-mail on endureus.com.
This week's questions:
- How was the Profile Design Aeria Hydration bottle straw?
- How did it go with the increased run cadence?
- How was the bike? SRAM Rival eTap AXS?
- Do you have a video(s) of you breaking down the cost(s) associated with participating in an Ironman?
- How do you fit in 10+ hours of training, work, family, etc.?
- How often and how long do you do yoga per week? I also want to start doing yoga.
- You are always so fresh and perky. How do you do that? Do you take something special or do you eat something special? I often feel tired and powerless before my workout.
- You always seem so motivated and powerful. What do you do to be like this?
Ray Symonds - From 500 lbs to Ultra Runner - ep23
Ray Symonds lost over 300 lbs and in the process become an ultra runner finishing all distance races including the Long Haul 100-mile race. In this episode, we talk about his weight loss journey and how he found running and eventually ultra running.
Follow Ray on Instagram: https://instagram.com/ray_symonds
Ari Klau - Professional Triathlete, YouTuber, and Music Producer - ep22
This episode of The Endureus Project podcast features YouTubing, music-making, professional triathlete Ari Klau. We discuss his past as an NCAA runner, pursuing a career as a professional runner, what lead him to triathlon, his YouTube channel, making music, and most recently his transition from age grouper to professional triathlete. He also helps me understand what the term "strug pro" means.
Ari's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1CO8t_x0anjntGpV_Jkt5w
Ari's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archmdz/
Coach Liz - Dogs, Training, Western States and 29029 - ep21
Coach Liz on IG: www.instagram.com/runningonventi/
Website: www.runningonventi.com/
Cody Francis Music - ep20
Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/1RKbW3DVPPhWHNfParfJ32
Instagram: www.instagram.com/cody_francis_music/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCNjiAoQ-U1tmMPMhIBBU9Gg
Reed Wasser - Wim Hof Method - ep19
In 2018 Reed enrolled in the Wim Hof Academy so that he can share what he’s learning with his community. In October 2018 he received his Level 1 Instructor Certification from the Wim Hof Academy. In April 2020 he received his Level 2 Instructor Certification. In Reed’s workshops, you can expect to hear about the science behind the Wim Hof Method in a casual lecture format. He emphasizes the use of Wim Hof’s third-eye meditation after the WHM breathing rounds in his workshops and strongly encourages people to remember to take time to meditate in their daily practice.
Cjaye Media IG: www.instagram.com/cjayemedia/ Cjaye Media YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/cjayemedia Katie Bishop: www.instagram.com/katiem_bishop/ Endureus IG: www.instagram.com/endureus/ Endureus Website: www.endureus.com/
Katie Bishop - Performance Nutrition - ep18
David Salas - Doctors of Running - Ep17
This week I talk with Physical Therapist and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist David Salas from Doctors of Running. We talk about shoes, running form analysis, cadence, and much more.
Join my Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/CjayeMedia
David of IG: https://www.instagram.com/docsofrundavid/
Doctors of Running on IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctorsofrunning/
Doctors of Running website: https://www.doctorsofrunning.com/
Daniel Reintjes - Vegan Powered Athlete - Ep16
veganpoweredathlete.com/
Routines, Rituals, & Creating an Adventure - Ep15
It's just me in this episode sharing about my thoughts on creating routines and rituals that will help keep you moving towards your goals as well as something you can do to help get through this time where all of our races have been canceled.
Mark Curtis - Running Coach, RN, and Navy Seal - Ep14
This week I talk with Mark Curtis, who is a retired Navy Seal, a Registered Nurse, and a Running Coach. I meet him at the 2019 Transrockies Run and have since become good friends. He is an incredible athlete and a wonderful human being.
Vicki Starr - Hot for Holistics - Ep13
This episode I talk with my friend and Nutrition Therapy Practitioner Vicki Starr. She is a 6-time Ironman, has qualified and raced Ironman World Championships, and qualified and raced the Boston Marathon, as well as setting a USA Masters Weightlifting Record, and run a 120-mile Ultra Marathon Race.
Website: https://hotforholistics.com/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/hotforholistics/
Jake Platt - MORPHED Method - Ep12
Jake is a coach and entrepreneur who is using all of his experience to help people who feel life isn't progressing the way the would like. It's an enormous burden to want more out of life and not knowing where to go or what to do when we lose track. He works together with people to expand their reality with a determined focus centered on exploration, discovery, creating and facilitating a new course of action that is in line with your life's values, dreams, and ambitions.
Jake on Instagram: instagram.com/jakeplatt68/
Morphed Method on Instagram: instagram.com/morphedmethod
Morphed Method website: morphedmethod.com
That hypnosis program was from Dr. David ILLIG: www.successworld.com
Podcast Reboot - CJAYE Show - EP11
I have decided to relaunch the podcast I started last year called the Rocks, Roots, & Ruts show, but rename it to be in line with the rest of the media I am created. So...here the new CJAYE Show. This is a short introduction episode to catch up on what I have been doing and get me back into the swing of recording.
Holly Benner - Professional Triathlete - EP10
Holly Benner is a professional triathlete from Pennsylvania with a background in swimming and rowing. She is also an Instructional Designer for the DOD, a Multisport coach, and a Trek Women’s Ambassador. This episode I talk with Holly about battling depression and how training and racing have helped her.
Holly's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holly.a.benner
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Max Nelson - AthletiCBD - EP9
This week I sit down with AthletiCBD owner Max Nelson to talk about the use of CBD products in sports as well as the health benefits associated with using these products.
Get 15% off of AthletiCBD products on their website using the code: "Cjaye15".
AthletiCBD website: https://athleticbd.com/
AthletiCBD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athleticcbd/
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Have a question or comments? I like to hear from you!
E-mail me: https://www.cjaye.com/contact/
The Rocks, Roots, & Ruts podcast is now available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Breaker, Overcast, PocketCasts, and PublicRadio. Just waiting for Sticher to be approved.
Get 25% off Headsweats.com with the code "cjaye25"
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Karl Meltzer - World Class Ultra Runner - EP8
This week I sit down with my coach and world-class ultrarunner Karl Meltzer. We talk about training, tips for new and aspiring ultrarunners, and tips for me to think about as I go into my race.
Karl's website: https://www.karlmeltzer.com
Karl's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meltzerkarl/
Karl's Netflix documentary about breaking the AP record - Made to be Broken: https://www.netflix.com/title/80233478
More video's about Karl: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=karl+meltzer
Become one of my Patreon supporters are receive early access to videos, discounts, as well as more behind the scenes access. https://www.patreon.com/cjayemedia
Have a question or comments? I like to hear from you!
E-mail me: https://www.cjaye.com/contact/
The Rocks, Roots, & Ruts podcast is now available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Breaker, Overcast, PocketCasts, and PublicRadio. Just waiting for Sticher to be approved.
Get 25% off Headsweats.com with the code "cjaye25"
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Shawn Stratton - Vegan Endurance Athlete - EP7
This week we talk with endurance athlete Shawn Stratton. He is in his early 40's and training for my first 100-miler after doing triathlons and shorter running races for years He has completed two Ironman's and six marathons. He has three young children and lives in Ottawa, Canada.
Shawn's website: www.shawnstratton.com
Shawn's book - TEAMS ON THE EDGE: http://www.shawnstratton.ca/book/
Ottawa International Vegan Film Festival: www.oivff.com
Shawn's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=664595598
Shawn's Boston Marathon Race Repot: http://www.shawnstratton.ca/?s=race+report
Anthony Gilbert - Father of 4 and Ultra Runner - EP6
This week on RR&R Show I talk to Anthony Gilbert from Tulsa, OK. He is a 43-year old project manager, a family man with four kids ranging from 4 to 17-years old. Anthony likes to say he has been running since birth because his parents would take him to the local track to run off his energy and he's never stopped running. He ran in school through college and then later in life came back to running to do a marathon. He has run many marathons, 50k's, a 55-miler, and has his eyes set on completing his first 100-mile run.
Find Anthony online:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/scarecrowrunner/
YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFKMFMZYCbn8dq_uCUfrSBw
Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6777732
Website: https://scarecrowrunner.blogspot.com/
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Karen Smidt - Teacher-Librarian, Coach, and Ultra Runner - EP5
Karen Smidt has been running for 40+ years and has raced every distance from the 800m to 100 miles. She is a high school Teacher-Librarian as well as the Head High School Cross Country and Track Coach. She has race Western States, Leadville, and Run Rabbit Run just to name a few. She has a new personal quest of running a 50-mile race in all 50 states while in her 50's.
Find Karen on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/karen.s.smidt
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Have a question or comments? I like to hear from you!
E-mail me: https://www.cjaye.com/contact/
The Rocks, Roots, & Ruts podcast is now available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Breaker, Overcast, PocketCasts, and PublicRadio. Just waiting for Sticher to be approved.
Get 25% off Headsweats.com with the code "cjaye25"
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Strava profile: https://www.strava.com/athletes/3025037
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Kevin "Houda" McDonald - Transrockies Run Race Director, World Traveler, and Athlete - Ep4
Kevin McDonald is the race director for the Transrockies 6 & 3 day run across the Colorado Rockies which I did five years ago. I will be running it again in August this year. Kevin is an Ironman finisher and is now training for his first ultra at Bryce Canyon.
Follow Kevin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/houda44/
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Brandon Crites - Family Man, Entrepreneur, and Ultra Runner - Ep3
This week I connect with Brandon Crites who I connected with through my 26 Weeks series. He is a father, husband, business owner, and training to run his first 100-mile ultramarathon. We talk about how he balances training for an ultra with all of the other responsibilities he has with family and recently starting a new business. Follow Brandon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitfamilyhabit/
Ultra Runner and YouTube Creator Tre Runs - Ep2
This week I talk with ultra runner and YouTube creator Terry Eldien (TRE RUNS) about his training and racing experiences. He has been racing ultra's for 5 years and competed in more than 20 ultras of all distances including ten 100-mile races including Western States in 2018. He is currently training for the Zion 100 which takes place the second week of April 2019.
TRE RUNS on YouTube:
Q&A with the Host - Training for Ultra Running - Ep1
This is the first episode of the new weekly RR&R podcast that YouTube creator Chris "Cjaye Media" has put together. He is known for his "26 Weeks" ultra training series which documents his six month journey of balancing family, work, friends, training. In this episode he introduces himself, talks about his past, his current training for the Beyond Limits Ultra and answers a bunch of common questions he receives.
Find Chris online here:
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CjayeMedia
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cjayemedia/
- Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/cjayemedia