
Overcoming Adversity and Loss with Lauren Cisneros | LotDR Episode 031
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06/11/20 • 46 min
Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
In the thirty-first episode of the podcast, we connect with Lauren Cisneros who considers herself the everyday person and athlete who uses these events as a way to overcome adversity. Lauren entered the Death Race with little preparation but a whole lot of motivation to overcome any obstacles thrown her way. After losing two people that she deeply loved and cared for, her mother and a close friend, she decided to take on the Death Race as a way to overcome the adversity of her loss. Lauren shares her story of how she overcame self-doubt and used her loss as the fuel for her why to battle the unknowns of the Death Race. Enjoy the show, and thank you for listening!
If you're enjoying the show and you haven't already, make sure you subscribe, please leave a review, and if you really love it, consider becoming a sustaining member today
📚Book Mentions:
⤵️Follow the Guest:
💀What's Up in My World:
My legend is available now in my book The Legend of the Death Race: Conquering Life with Courage, Power, & Wisdom. The Audiobook is awaiting Audible approval. To stay informed on the announcement, please visit www.legendofthedeathrace.com and sign up for email updates.
Stay up to date on my latest adventures, follow me on Instagram @thatenduranceguy or visit www.thatenduranceguy.com
This episode of the Legend of the Death Race Podcast is brought to you by: Trail Toes, A Phenomenal, Ultra-Extreme Anti-Friction Foot Cream.
Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
In the thirty-first episode of the podcast, we connect with Lauren Cisneros who considers herself the everyday person and athlete who uses these events as a way to overcome adversity. Lauren entered the Death Race with little preparation but a whole lot of motivation to overcome any obstacles thrown her way. After losing two people that she deeply loved and cared for, her mother and a close friend, she decided to take on the Death Race as a way to overcome the adversity of her loss. Lauren shares her story of how she overcame self-doubt and used her loss as the fuel for her why to battle the unknowns of the Death Race. Enjoy the show, and thank you for listening!
If you're enjoying the show and you haven't already, make sure you subscribe, please leave a review, and if you really love it, consider becoming a sustaining member today
📚Book Mentions:
⤵️Follow the Guest:
💀What's Up in My World:
My legend is available now in my book The Legend of the Death Race: Conquering Life with Courage, Power, & Wisdom. The Audiobook is awaiting Audible approval. To stay informed on the announcement, please visit www.legendofthedeathrace.com and sign up for email updates.
Stay up to date on my latest adventures, follow me on Instagram @thatenduranceguy or visit www.thatenduranceguy.com
This episode of the Legend of the Death Race Podcast is brought to you by: Trail Toes, A Phenomenal, Ultra-Extreme Anti-Friction Foot Cream.
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Utilizing Addiction as a Superpower - Josh Fiore | LotDR Episode 030
Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
In the thirtieth episode of the podcast, we connect the first winner of the Spartan Ultra World Championship, Josh Fiore on his experiences at the Spartan Death Race. We discuss his journey from being addicted to smoking and drinking to becoming one of the top ultra-endurance athletes in the world. In this episode, you'll learn how smiling can help you overcome everything in the Death Race and in life. Additionally, you'll learn how addictive personality disorder can be harnessed as a superpower. We also touch on topics including overcoming the darkness of the night, sleep deprivation training, and how to sustain yourself during these events. Enjoy the show, and thank you for listening!
If you're enjoying the show and you haven't already, make sure you subscribe, please leave a review, and if you really love it, consider becoming a sustaining member today
📚Book Mentions:
⤵️Follow the Guest:
💀What's Up in My World:
My legend is available now in my book The Legend of the Death Race: Conquering Life with Courage, Power, & Wisdom. The Audiobook is complete and will be released within the next week. To stay informed on the announcement, please visit www.legendofthedeathrace.com and sign up for email updates.
Stay up to date on my latest adventures, follow me on Instagram @thatenduranceguy or visit www.thatenduranceguy.com
This episode of the Legend of the Death Race Podcast is brought to you by: Trail Toes, A Phenomenal, Ultra-Extreme Anti-Friction Foot Cream.
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The Pursuit of Life and Death Race with Johnny Waite | LotDR Episode 032
Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
In the thirty-second episode of the podcast, we connect with the one and only, Johnny Waite. Johnny has been involved in the Death Race for quite a bit of time, during which he's had the opportunity to participate in Winter, Summer, and Team variations of the Death Race. He has even taken to the Darkside and played the role of Race Director on a few occasions. Johnny approaches life in a very practical way, we discuss the importance of choosing what to care about, the concept of memento mori, and how to overcome some of the many challenges you face in life and Death Races. This is one you won't want to miss, enjoy the show, and thank you for listening!
If you're enjoying the show and you haven't already, make sure you subscribe, please leave a review, and if you really love it, consider becoming a sustaining member today
📚 Book Mentions:
- Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
- The 4 Agreements by Don Miguel Riaz
- This is How - Augusten Burroughs
- Untethered Soul Michael Singer
- Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson
- The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday
- Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday
- Stillness is the Key by Ryan Holiday
🏃🏽♂️ Event Mentions:
- TPK Endurance
- SISU Endurance
- The Gauntlet Endurance Race
- The Catamount Games
⤵️ Follow the Guest:
💀 What's Up in My World:
My book The Legend of the Death Race: Conquering Life with Courage, Power, & Wisdom is now available as an audiobook too!
Stay up to date on my latest adventures, follow me on Instagram @thatenduranceguy or visit www.thatenduranceguy.com
This episode of the Legend of the Death Race Podcast is brought to you by: Trail Toes, A Phenomenal, Ultra-Extreme Anti-Friction Foot Cream.
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