Afternoon Snack21 Aug 2024

Adventure, Endurance, and Giving Back with The Queen of Pain: Rebecca Rusch

In this episode, Alex and Meredith have the Queen of Pain herself, Rebecca Rusch, on the podcast to share her remarkable journey through endurance sports; from breaking rock climbing records on El Capitan to tackling grueling cycling events like Leadville and Unbound. She discusses the critical role of curiosity and resilience in overcoming mental and physical obstacles and reflects on her recovery from a concussion in 2021. Rebecca emphasizes her commitment to promoting diversity in the outdoor industry and advocates for greater acceptance and safer conditions for women in sports. They also discuss the importance of community, leadership, and activism, touching on Rebecca’s Private Idaho and Be Good Foundation. — Introducing Rebecca Rusch — The Importance of Sport and Community — Challenges in Creative Endeavors — Facing Fears and Taking Risks — The Value of Endurance Sports — Applying Athletic Lessons to Life — The Privilege and Perspective of Aging — The Impact of Concussions and Recovery — All About The Be Good Foundation — Promoting Women in Outdoor Sports and Leadership Resources Mentioned in This Episode: · Follow @rebeccarusch on Instagram · Check out Rebecca’s Website here · Read Rusch To Glory · Watch Blood Road · Flow Research Collective · Meet 90-year-old track star Florence Meiler · Learn about Rebecca’s Private Idaho · Learn about the Be Good Foundation · Connect with Rebecca on LinkedIn · Join Rebecca’s Substack here · Listen to Afternoon Snack: Navigating Challenges and Celebrating Wins at Unbound Gravel! ──────────────────────────── Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services Learn More About Us Here and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG! Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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