
Pro Snowboarder Turned Death Race Champion - Don Schwartz | LotDR Episode 027
05/14/20 • 55 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 twenty-seventh episode of the podcast, we get to hear the legend of Don Schwartz. Don has a legend the goes far beyond that of the Death Race. In the early days of snowboarding, Don became one of the first few professionals in the sport, from magazine articles to documentaries, he's had a life full of adventure. As someone who has suffered more than most after surviving a crash in the early 90s, he came equipped to handle the Death Race with a "can-do" attitude. Tune in to hear how this incredible human overcame tremendous adversities and never let anything stop him from living his best life. After recording this episode, I felt incredibly motivated and I hope you will too. 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:
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💀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 in the coming weeks. 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.
Photo Credit: Christian Hrab
Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
In the twenty-seventh episode of the podcast, we get to hear the legend of Don Schwartz. Don has a legend the goes far beyond that of the Death Race. In the early days of snowboarding, Don became one of the first few professionals in the sport, from magazine articles to documentaries, he's had a life full of adventure. As someone who has suffered more than most after surviving a crash in the early 90s, he came equipped to handle the Death Race with a "can-do" attitude. Tune in to hear how this incredible human overcame tremendous adversities and never let anything stop him from living his best life. After recording this episode, I felt incredibly motivated and I hope you will too. 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 in the coming weeks. 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.
Photo Credit: Christian Hrab
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From Spinal Fusion to Death Race - Ella Kociuba | LotDR Episode 026
Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
In the twenty-sixth episode of the podcast, we have the legend of Ella Kociuba, one of the youngest competitors to toe the line at a Death Race, winner of the 2011 Spartan Race World Championships, and all-around badass. Ella competed in five Death Races and has overcome some serious obstacles in her life, including the discovery that her spine never fused to her sacrum after an accident during her endurance horse racing days. No matter how many obstacles this young woman has faced, she's come back stronger. A proponent of visualization, Ella share's how she overcame this traumatic experience and has continued to excel in everything she does, including her newest endeavor, becoming a tattoo artist. Be sure to tune in to hear more of Ella's legend. 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:
- Outwitting the Devil by Napolean Hill
- Beyond Training by Ben Greenfield
- The Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell
- Life Without Ed by Jenni Schaefer
- Cure: A Journey into the Science of Mind Over Body by Jo Marchant
⤵️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. The audiobook is coming very soon. To stay informed, please visit www.legendofthedeathrace.com to sign up for email updates.
To stay up to date on my latest adventures, follow me on Instagram @thatenduranceguy or visit www.thatenduranceguy.com.
Episode is brought to you by Trail Toes
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Three-Time Cancer Survivor Kristal Clement | LotDR Episode 028
Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.
In the twenty-eighth episode of the podcast, we have the story of Kristal Bergeron-Clement, a single mother of two who is a runner turned endurance athlete. Kristal discovered the Death Race in 2011 but didn't make her attempt until 2018. Kristal has endured much in her life as a three-time cancer survivor and finds the art of endurance and meditation to be her ultimate saving grace. Tune in to hear how her Death Race journey gave her what she needed to "leave it all behind". 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 two weeks. 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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