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We continued our conversation from episode 83 with Shaun Howard this week. Disclaimer: If you take any advice or opinions from this podcast, you do so at your own risk. Don't forget to rate and review us wherever you are listening if you enjoyed this episode! Another way to support the show is to follow us on Instagram at @nogimmicksjustsweat. Music: Hip Hop Background Beat by Sugar Beats (used under license from PremiumBeat). Contact: [email protected]

This is the first of a two-part episode featuring Shauna L. Howard aka Cycle Bae. Shauna is a Los Angeles-based vocalist, voice coach, educator, and creative entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in the performing arts and education sectors. Known for her dynamic blend of artistry and wellness, Shauna specializes in helping singers and creatives build confidence, endurance, and resilience with and without an audience, both on and off the stage. During the pandemic, Shauna found a transformative outlet in cycling, which deeply supported her emotional health and influenced her approach to vocal coaching and performing. As an endurance athlete and a member of multiple cycling clubs throughout the world, she brings the discipline, stamina, and focus she gained on the bike into her work as a musician and educator. In 2021, she was awarded "Most Improved Female Cyclist" by Velo LaGrange. Whether coaching students, performing on stage, or leading creative ventures, Shauna is committed to fostering holistic health, wellness, and transformation through the arts. She lives in Hollywood and enjoys studying, salsa dancing, cooking, house music, exploring new cycling routes in Southern California, and being a dog auntie! Disclaimer: If you take any advice or opinions from this podcast, you do so at your own risk. Don't forget to rate and review us wherever you are listening if you enjoyed this episode! Another way to support the show is to follow us on Instagram at @nogimmicksjustsweat. Music: Hip Hop Background Beat by Sugar Beats (used under license from PremiumBeat). Contact: [email protected]

In this episode, we catch up with Leah DeKalb to see what she has been up to since our last conversation on episode 56 of Season 4. Disclaimer: If you take any advice or opinions from this podcast, you do so at your own risk. Don't forget to rate and review us wherever you are listening if you enjoyed this episode! Another way to support the show is to follow us on Instagram at @nogimmicksjustsweat. Music: Hip Hop Background Beat by Sugar Beats (used under license from PremiumBeat). Contact: [email protected]

On this episode, we talk with Hallie Fitzsimons. Hallie has been an athlete her entire life involved with volleyball, tennis, running, softball, and D1 Crew in college but getting into more endurance sports in 2009 is where she met some amazing women to train with while she was living on the North Shore of Oahu. After her first sprint distance triathlon Hallie really dove in headfirst immediately signing up for several IRONMAN events, and traveling the world to race, train, and ride her bike. Hallie has battled several health issues in her triathlon career, even crashing her bike in 2019 breaking just about every bone you could and clawing my way back to the sport as soon as she physically could. She has been lucky enough to work with her coach Rob Reinhard for the past 10+ years where she has seen a significant amount of age group success and been lucky enough to be part of an amazing Varlo Triathlon team for the past 3 years. At 40, Hallie continues to remain extremely competitive, enjoying as many races as possible a year with a full-time career and a house full of fur kids. Disclaimer: If you take any advice or opinions from this podcast, you do so at your own risk. Don't forget to rate and review us wherever you are listening if you enjoyed this episode! Another way to support the show is to follow us on Instagram at @nogimmicksjustsweat. Music: Hip Hop Background Beat by Sugar Beats (used under license from PremiumBeat). Contact: [email protected]

In this episode, we catch up with Lani Woods to see what she has been up to since our last conversation on episode 21 of Season 2. Disclaimer: If you take any advice or opinions from this podcast, you do so at your own risk. Don't forget to rate and review us wherever you are listening if you enjoyed this episode! Another way to support the show is to follow us on Instagram at @nogimmicksjustsweat. Music: Hip Hop Background Beat by Sugar Beats (used under license from PremiumBeat). Contact: [email protected]

This episode we meet Victor Garcia III. Victor is a Puerto Rican and Cuban originally from Antioch, CA but currently residing in Manteca, CA. He has been an athlete his whole life but got into running in 2014. Since then he has ran different distances to include on ultra marathon. Victor has been serving in the Air Force Reserve for the last 14 years and has 3 kids: boy 10 years old, daughter 8 years old and daughter 4 years old. Disclaimer: If you take any advice or opinions from this podcast, you do so at your own risk. Don't forget to rate and review us wherever you are listening if you enjoyed this episode! Another way to support the show is to follow us on Instagram at @nogimmicksjustsweat. Music: Hip Hop Background Beat by Sugar Beats (used under license from PremiumBeat) Contact: [email protected]

This episode we talk with Brittanyy Harris (@britth1922). Based in Chattanooga, TN, Brittany is an experienced educator with 16 years in the field and currently serves as an assistant principal. A passionate runner, she is a member of the Chattanooga Track Club and enjoys long-distance runs, with 10 miles being her favorite distance. Disclaimer: If you take any advice or opinions from this podcast, you do so at your own risk. Don't forget to rate and review us wherever you are listening if you enjoyed this episode! Another way to support the show is to follow us on Instagram at @nogimmicksjustsweat. Music: Hip Hop Background Beat by Sugar Beats (used under license from PremiumBeat) Contact: [email protected]

Fredricka Holloway (@fredinyashia) is a competitive age group triathlete that has been racing triathlons and distance running for over 17 years. Her love for the sport of triathlon has allowed Fredricka to inspire and encourage other’s involvement and participation. Fredricka also worked as a run club and fitness instructor, where she focused on the health and wellness of others. Currently, she is an USA Triathlon Foundation Ambassador, as well as a volunteer assistant to the coach for Chicago State University’s new women’s triathlon program. Disclaimer: If you take any advice or opinions from this podcast, you do so at your own risk. Don't forget to rate and review us wherever you are listening if you enjoyed this episode! Another way to support the show is to follow us on Instagram at @nogimmicksjustsweat. Music: Hip Hop Background Beat by Sugar Beats (used under license from PremiumBeat) Contact: [email protected]

In this episode, we catch up with Mandy Camara to see what she has been up to since our last conversation on episode 61 of Season 5. You can follow Mandy on Instagram at @mandelion28 Disclaimer: If you take any advice or opinions from this podcast, you do so at your own risk. Don't forget to rate and review us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you are listening if you enjoyed this episode! Another way to support the show is to follow us on Instagram at @nogimmicksjustsweat and to follow me personally at @ericmlogan Music: Hip Hop Background Beat by Sugar Beats (used under license from PremiumBeat) Contact: [email protected]

This episode we talk with Dr. Ebony Blackwell. Ebony’s journey weaves through the realms of academia, fitness, and service. As a 6-time marathoner and certified yoga teacher, Ebony is not just a wellness enthusiast but a living embodiment of holistic well-being. Founder of the blog "Living in the Breeze," Ebony shares insights into the intersection of fitness and mindfulness. Professionally, Ebony serves as an Assistant Dean for the College of Biological Sciences at UC Davis, holding three degrees - a Bachelor's and Master's in Biology and a Ph.D. in Education Administration. Beyond the academic arena, Ebony is a Veteran with eight years of dedicated service in the Army National Guard. Away from the higher education grind, Ebony finds solace in running, practicing and teaching yoga, and cherishing moments with family. You can follow Ebony on Instagram at @livinginthebreeze Disclaimer: If you take any advice or opinions from this podcast, you do so at your own risk. Don't forget to rate and review us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you are listening if you enjoyed this episode! Another way to support the show is to follow us on Instagram at @nogimmicksjustsweat and to follow me personally at @ericmlogan Music: Hip Hop Background Beat by Sugar Beats (used under license from PremiumBeat) Contact: [email protected]

In this episode, we catch up with runner Mireille Siné to see what she has been up to since our last conversation on episode 4. You can follow Lisa on Instagram at @heycoachmireille Disclaimer: If you take any advice or opinions from this podcast, you do so at your own risk. Don't forget to rate and review us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you are listening if you enjoyed this episode! Another way to support the show is to follow us on Instagram at @nogimmicksjustsweat and to follow me personally at @ericmlogan Music: Hip Hop Background Beat by Sugar Beats (used under license from PremiumBeat) Contact: [email protected]

On this episode we meet Amy Tingay. Amy is a 42 year old runner and triathlete living in England. She lost over 10 stone (140 pounds) between 2014 and 2018, pausing in 2016 to have her daughter. After the weight loss, Amy felt healthier but still unfit so she started exercising doing various different home workouts. She started running in December 2018 at a weekly Parkrun event, this quickly grew and Amy completed her first race, a half marathon, in September 2019. To date, she has completed 13 half marathons and started training for triathlon in 2021 with my local Triathlon Club. Amy joined Team Varlo in 2022 and have learned so much from her fellow athletes in both the club and the team. She completed her first sprint triathlon in May 2022. Amy has now completed 6 sprint triathlons and plans to increase the distance slowly over the next few years. You can follow Amy on Instagram at @amyt_triathlete Disclaimer: If you take any advice or opinions from this podcast, you do so at your own risk. Don't forget to rate and review us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you are listening if you enjoyed this episode! Another way to support the show is to follow us on Instagram at @nogimmicksjustsweat and to follow me personally at @ericmlogan Music: Hip Hop Background Beat by Sugar Beats (used under license from PremiumBeat) Contact: [email protected]

This week we talked with Lisa Cabiles. Lisa is a mother of 3, ultrarunner, and triathlete. After surviving a disabling illness, Lisa came out the other side with a strong resolve to live life to the very fullest. She has run 41 marathons to date, including completing the Boston Marathon in 2018, 2019, and 2020. More recently, Lisa has delved into the Ultramarathon and Triathlon worlds by completing multiple 50k, 50 miler, and 100 miler races while simultaneously training for IRONMAN 70.3 races. Lisa finished the Boulder 70.3 IRONMAN and qualified for Worlds, as an age group winner. She also qualified for the 2023 Kona IRONMAN World Championships at the 2023 North American IRONMAN Championships in Texas. However, only 11 days before Kona, Lisa was hit by a reckless driver while on one of her last training rides. She is blessed to have even survived the accident suffering multiple skull fractures, a subarachnoid hemorrhage and hematoma, rib fracture, liver laceration, and pneumothorax. Grateful to be alive for her three children, Lisa hopes that as time goes on, she will be completely healed and be able to get back to running at the level she was before the accident and again compete in ultras. Thankfully God has given her a fighting spirit that has overcome so much in the past already. You can follow Lisa on Instagram at @born_to_run_free_ Disclaimer: If you take any advice or opinions from this podcast, you do so at your own risk. Don't forget to rate and review us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you are listening if you enjoyed this episode! Another way to support the show is to follow us on Instagram at @nogimmicksjustsweat and to follow me personally at @ericmlogan Music: Hip Hop Background Beat by Sugar Beats (used under license from PremiumBeat) Contact: [email protected]

In this episode, we meet Shawn Hoyt. Shawn is a lawyer working for a technology company who lives in Medford, a suburb 7 miles north of Boston. He has stayed active as a runner for most of his life and has run his share of marathons, half-marathons, 10Ks and 5Ks. Rather than slowly winding down his fitness as he has gotten into his 50s, Shawn pushes himself to raise up his fitness to higher and higher levels. He is also becoming passionate about developing a mindset that allows him to reach new heights, and more importantly, inspires others to reach their own new heights as well. As a result of this mindset, Shawn is now in the best overall health and fitness of his life, in his mid-50s. You can follow Shawn on Instagram at @shawnhoytstayactive Disclaimer: If you take any advice or opinions from this podcast, you do so at your own risk. Don't forget to rate and review us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you are listening if you enjoyed this episode! Another way to support the show is to follow us on Instagram at @nogimmicksjustsweat and to follow me personally at @ericmlogan Music: Hip Hop Background Beat by Sugar Beats (used under license from PremiumBeat) Contact: [email protected]

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Joy King. Joy has been a registered nurse for 14 years and has been practicing as a Family Nurse Practitioner for six years. She currently works at CVS Minute Clinic in Macon, Georgia and is also a part-time adjunct professor for the School of Nursing at Georgia College & State University. Oh yeah, Joy is also currently working on a second doctorate! Joy enjoys running ultramarathons and obstacle course races throughout the country in her spare time. In 2023, she completed six Spartan Trifectas, including races in Montana, West Virginia, and South Carolina, as well as the World’s Toughest Mudder in Dallas, Texas, and the Antelope Canyon 55K in Page, Arizona. Since 2019, she has proudly served as a Bonefrog ambassador, promoting and representing their brand across various platforms. She was honored to join the MudGear ambassador team in 2023 and continue spreading the word about their high-quality performance gear. Joy is passionate about fitness, adventure, and pushing herself to new limits, and she is grateful for the opportunities these partnerships have provided her to pursue those passions. You can follow Joy on Instagram at @joy4u2c Disclaimer: If you take any advice or opinions from this podcast, you do so at your own risk. Don't forget to rate and review us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you are listening if you enjoyed this episode! Another way to support the show is to follow us on Instagram at @nogimmicksjustsweat and to follow me personally at @ericmlogan Music: Hip Hop Background Beat by Sugar Beats (used under license from PremiumBeat) Contact: [email protected]