Ep. 712: Leading with Grit - Marcus Fitts

Ep. 712: Leading with Grit - Marcus Fitts

As a kid when Marcus wanted to play football and baseball his mom would only allow it after he fulfilled one condition, learn to swim.

Even after excelling at track and football, the foundation of swimming was what Marcus always came back to and also excelled in. He eventually went to college on a track and swimming scholarship, giving him a leg up in the sport of triathlons, which he would soon discover.

Seeing a lack of diversity in the sport for a multitude of reasons, Marcus began to strategically find ways to break down the barriers in his community to create avenues for new folks, especially those of color and minorities, to try and excel in triathlons.


This led him to organize the District Triathlon club in DC as an official 501(c)3. After a handful of successful years growing the community and seeing even more potential, Marcus then decided to start GRIT USA, an adult endurance and multisport development program for triathletes.

Today Marcus splits his time between growing GRIT, pursuing his other goals like the Speed Project, and using his platform in the DC area to continue to be a voice of change, equality, and hope.

Learn more about Marcus, District Triathlon, and GRIT USA below:

@coach_fitts

@grit.usa

@district_triathlon

districttriathlon.com

triathlete.com/culture/more-than-ever-triathlon-clubs-matter

To learn more about Athletic Brewing’s award-winning non-alcoholic craft beer, go to AthleticBrewing.com.



Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Det här avsnittet är hämtat från ett öppet RSS-flöde och publiceras inte av Podme. Det kan innehålla reklam.

Avsnitt(1268)

Ep. 1188: Thru-Hiking the Triple Crown in a Kilt Revisited - Nic “The Wandering Kiltsman” Cornett

Ep. 1188: Thru-Hiking the Triple Crown in a Kilt Revisited - Nic “The Wandering Kiltsman” Cornett

Thru-hiking triple crown: Nic's rebirth after quitting his 9-5 job on doctor's orders to hike the Appalachian Trail, completing the AT and Continental Divide Trail, gearing up for the Pacific Crest Tr...

6 Mars 40min

Ep. 1187: Madagascar - Kayaking the Mangoky from Source to Sea with Oscar Scafidi

Ep. 1187: Madagascar - Kayaking the Mangoky from Source to Sea with Oscar Scafidi

Kayaking from Source to Sea in Madagascar Today we visit with travel writer and educator Oscar Scafidi about his adventures kayaking the Mangoky River in Madagascar. Oscar shares insights into his li...

4 Mars 58min

Ep. 1186: From Hungary to Avatar - Building a Life on Adventure with Szilvia Gogh

Ep. 1186: From Hungary to Avatar - Building a Life on Adventure with Szilvia Gogh

SCUBA, Stunt Woman, Adventure Travel. Sylvia Gogh, is a professional scuba diver, stunt woman, and jewelry designer. Sylvia shares her incredible journey from Hungary to California, her experiences in...

2 Mars 1h 2min

Ep. 1185: Gravel Racing in East Africa Revisited with Simon Blake

Ep. 1185: Gravel Racing in East Africa Revisited with Simon Blake

Gravel bike racing: Simon's years of organizing and growing the gravel racing scene in Kenya, East Africa, sharing insights into the world of bike racing.Simon is here today via Australia to tell us a...

27 Feb 57min

Ep. 1184: Walking on Air - Highlining with Alonso Rodriguez

Ep. 1184: Walking on Air - Highlining with Alonso Rodriguez

Highlining & Rock Climbing: Walking on air. Alonso Rodriguez is a prominent figure in the highlining scene and what a scene it is! We discuss Alonso's journey from bodybuilding to highlining, the intr...

25 Feb 55min

Ep. 1183: Overcoming Adversity and Rebuilding a Life with Ian Mackay

Ep. 1183: Overcoming Adversity and Rebuilding a Life with Ian Mackay

The restorative benefits of biking, hiking, and riding in nature. Natures healing powers!Ian Mackay joins us today and shares his remarkable story of learning to overcome extreme adversity by reconnec...

23 Feb 53min

Ep. 1182: Learning to Live Aboard a Sailboat Revisited - Nathan Zahrt and Vivian Vuong

Ep. 1182: Learning to Live Aboard a Sailboat Revisited - Nathan Zahrt and Vivian Vuong

Offshore sailing: Vivian and Nathan's journey from delivering boats and conducting training sessions to launching their own career offering offshore trips aboard their 47-foot sailboat Ultima, blendin...

20 Feb 43min

Ep. 1181: Adventures in the City with Marc Fryt

Ep. 1181: Adventures in the City with Marc Fryt

Fly Fishing in the City: How to do what you love close to home. Marc Fryt shares the surprising, unique and exciting world of urban fly fishing. Marc shares his journey from traditional wilderness fi...

18 Feb 58min

Populärt inom Vetenskap

allt-du-velat-veta
dumma-manniskor
p3-dystopia
rss-ufobortom-rimligt-tvivel
ufo-sverige
kapitalet-en-podd-om-ekonomi
sexet
medicinvetarna
svd-nyhetsartiklar
rss-vetenskapsradion
hacka-livet
rss-vetenskapsradion-2
paranormalt-med-caroline-giertz
det-morka-psyket
ufo-sverige-2
rss-spraket
halsorevolutionen
rss-klotet
dumforklarat
ideer-som-forandrar-varlden