{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/624b3644e1b0200012f10beb/63d304ce2f3e450010a1771a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ep 5: \"Mountains\", Life & Intro to Training Blocks","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/624b3644e1b0200012f10beb/1674773611681-505ea299279674aa5c33cb23d220454f.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This episode starts with a reading of my essay \"Mountains: A Journey of Struggles &amp; Stars\" followed by some life updates for winter 2023. We dive into the training philosophy of blocks, what they are and when they are applicable/appropriate along with tips and tricks/ examples of what I might do in said blocks.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 \"Mountains: A Journey of Struggles and Stars\"</p><p>06:25 Life Updates Winter/Spring 2023</p><p>08:50 Mindfulness / Meditation</p><p>11:36 April &amp; May</p><p>12:15 Intro to Training Blocks</p><p>23:20 Partnership Shoutouts</p><p><br></p><p>Free 30 Day trial of The Waking Up App: <a href=\"https://dynamic.wakingup.com/shareOpenAccess/SCA817741\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://dynamic.wakingup.com/shareOpenAccess/SCA817741</a></p><p><br></p><p>Cover Photo: Alec and I in the Bugaboos on assignment for Patagonia, Thermarest, Clif Bar, and for FUN, shot by Ben Matthews.</p><p><br></p><p>For more of my writing check out <a href=\"www.georgebieker.com/blog\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.georgebieker.com/blog</a></p><p><br></p><p>Support:</p><p>Like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast!</p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/georgebieker/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@georgebieker</a></p><p>Venmo: <a href=\"https://venmo.com/u/George-Bieker\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@george-bieker</a></p><p>Patreon: <a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/georgebieker\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.patreon.com/georgebieker</a></p><p><br></p><p>Partners:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.summationathletics.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Summation Athletics</a>: Let me Coach you! We offer premade programs, custom programming, and 1:1 Coaching. Reach out or visit the website for more information.</p><p><a href=\"https://borvobroth.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Borvo Bone Broth</a>: All natural ingredients, compostable packaging, \"BringBorvo10\" at checkout for 10% off.</p><p><a href=\"https://www.livsndesigns.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Livsn Designs</a>: The best pants on the planet, period. Lifetime warranty and bomb proof.</p><p><a href=\"https://lacaidaropes.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Lacaida Ropes</a>: Metered ropes made in the USA. Never run out of rope or miss the midpoint again. And that double dry treatment #drool \"tarpsandtees10\" for 10% off tarps and tees.</p>","author_name":"George Cedric Bieker"}