008: Nathan Wanuch - 2021 Grand Teton Half Marathon Winner

07/06/21 • 74 min

From Father to Husband and Coach to Gaurdsman, Nathan Wanuch could be classified as one of the most interesting men. No seriously! The guy seems to do it all and then some.
During school hours, Nathan teaches high school English at Coffee County Schools in Manchester, TN. In addition to that though, he somehow finds time to serve the greatest country in the world as a guardsman in the US Army. Oh and he is a husband and a father to two amazing little boys, Evan and Elliot. When he isn't serving his country or teaching English to high schoolers, he tries to share his knowledge of the sport of running to the younger generation to foster other's love for running.
Most recently, Nathan took part in the 2021 Grand Teton Half Marathon in Wyoming. At the race he took 1st place overall with a time of 1:20:29.2 and winning by nearly a full 2 1/2 minutes over 2nd place. See results here
In this episode of the podcast we dive into the Grand Teton race, teaching, coaching, military service, and more.
For more info, visit Nathan's website
https://runwithwanuch.com
Additional links and references in the podcast
Once A Runner by John L Parker, Jr.
Georgia Tech 5k Race Blog and Video

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007: FRAUD! Protect Yourself & Others

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In this episode of The On PACE Podcast, we discuss various types of fraud and how you can recognize and protect yourself.
Types of Fraud

Romance Scam
Tech Support Scam
Grandparent Scam
Government Impersonation Scam
Sweepstakes/charity/lottery scam
Home Repair Scam
TV/Radio Scam
Family/Caretaker/Representative Payee for use or care of adult
Identity has been compromised
Online/Email/Etc
1. P2P contact
2. Phishing Scams
3. Cyberattacks (Ransomware, Maleware, Trojan, etc.)
4. Emails

Age Groups affected and the number of cases and dollars lost by fraud
Protect Yourself

Recognize scam attempts and end all communication with the perpetrator.
Search online for the contact information (name, email, phone number, addresses) and the proposed offer. Other people have likely posted information online about individuals and businesses trying to run scams.
Resist the pressure to act quickly. Scammers create a sense of urgency to produce fear and lure victims into immediate action. Call the police immediately if you feel there is a danger to yourself or a loved one.
Be cautious of unsolicited phone calls, mailings, and door-to-door services offers.
Never give or send any personally identifiable information, money, jewelry, gift cards, checks, or wire information to unverified people or businesses.
Make sure all computer anti-virus and security software and malware protections are up to date. Use reputable anti-virus software and firewalls.
Disconnect from the internet and shut down your device if you see a pop-up message or locked screen. Pop-ups are regularly used by perpetrators to spread malicious software. Enable pop-up blockers to avoid accidentally clicking on a pop-up.
Be careful what you download. Never open an email attachment from someone you don't know, and be wary of email attachments forwarded to you.
Take precautions to protect your identity if a criminal gains access to your device or account. Immediately contact your financial institutions to place protections on your accounts, and monitor your accounts and personal information for suspicious activity.

Report it!
1. Report it to your bank
2. Contact the FBI https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices
Links and sources:
FTC Explore Fraud Data - excellent resource for CURRENT fraud data
https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/data-visualizations/explore-data

FBI Common Scams and Crimes
https://www.fbi.gov/scams-and-safety/common-scams-and-crimes/elder-fraud

FTC Protecting Older Adults
https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/reports/protecting-older-consumers-2019-2020-report-federal-trade-commission/p144400_protecting_older_adults_report_2020.pdf

State of TN Comptroller
Financial Exploitation of the Elderly in Tennessee (tn.gov)

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009: Kat Coffey - Ultra Runner, Nutritionist, and Co-Founder of Kagavu

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Kat Coffey is an Ultra Marathoner, Certified Nutritionist, and Co-Founder of Kagavu.
In this interview we sit down with Kat Coffey to discuss her running, school, being a nutritionist, her non-profit, and so much more. This interview was so enjoyable and I hope you enjoy it as well.
In the episode we discuss some of the adversity Kat has faced with a diagnosis of celiac disease. She talks about the importance of education when it comes to overcoming and coping with it. That experience thrust her into endurance sports and so began her journey to the next topic, Little Dog's Backyard Ultra.
A lot of time was spent talking about Kat's time spent pounding the trails of Laz's backyard, famously known as Little Dog's Backyard. Kat successfully completed 14 yards before timing out on her 15th yard. We talk about the game plan, nutrition, course condition, competition, crewing, and much more.
Kat also talks about the non-profit she co-founded, Kagavu, which was created to equip and educate people to live sustainable lives, and to intercede for those in need. The proceeds of their products are used to help both internationally and domestically. Internationally, they are currently focusing on the village of Kagavu in the Mubende District of Central Uganda. The founders, Kat Coffey and Adam Feldbruegge, traveled to Kagavu in July 2018 and were inspired to give back to this community and help provide basic necessities of life, as well as proper education and medical support. They believe that the talents given by the Lord should be used to better the world. With each hand crafted/painted object they believe that slowly they can make a difference in that community and eventually, the world.
Some links referenced in the podcast:
Kat's daily devotional - The Word Account Podcast
Backyard Ultra Details - https://www.backyardultra.com
Kagavu - https://www.kagavu.org
Kagavu Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/kagavu.org
Coeliac Disease - Wikipedia Article
Bob Goff Love Does - Amazon Paperback
The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and the Horse - Amazon Hardback