EDGE Athlete Lounge Podcast
EDGE Athlete Lounge is a Chicago-based training and recovery facility dedicated to making stronger Athletes across all sports disciplines and ability levels. This podcast highlights stories from the Athletes and Coaches that have created and continue to develop and drive the EDGE Athlete Lounge Community.
- Update frequency
- every 39 days
- Average duration
- 39 minutes
- Episodes
- 15
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2019
Just Start Running, with Chris Bowles
Chris Bowles, long time EDGE member and Senior Manager, Community Development of the American Cancer Society, shares his story of becoming an endurance athlete. Chris reflects on how he took his firs…
Finding Strength in Running, with Dan Tun
Dan Tun, Cofounder of Dare2tri, and EDGE member, discusses his background in team sports, his training journey the past year, and his passion for supporting the growth of adaptive sports. Dan shares …
It's a New Year, with the EDGE Community
It's a New Year and time to reflect on the 2018 season and share new ambitions for 2019. We sit down with our diverse community of athletes and hear highlights from this past season and hopes for the…
Being Present, with Fran Rugo
Fran Rugo, strength and yoga coach at EDGE, discusses some of her biggest learns as an athlete this past year, as well as shares some tips about how to stay grounded during this holiday season. She e…
Bouncing Back, with Stephany Lane
Stephany Lane discusses the role endurance running has played in her life while balancing family life (mom of 3 kids), working full-time, and working through an unexpected cancer diagnosis. Stephany …
The Ultra Mindset, with Scott Lehman
Scott Lehman discusses his upcoming return to the Leadville Trail 100 this summer following a failed attempt at the same ultra marathon last year. He specifically speaks about how significant the men…
Journey Towards a Healthier Self, with Andrew Maibach
Andrew Maibach, new EDGE member, discusses the transformation he experienced through a six week challenge consisting of nutrition guidance, specific workouts, coaching support, and a cohort of other …
Finding Balance, with Justin Behlke
Justin Behlke, Culinary Director of Pilot Light and former collegiate cyclist, speaks about overcoming one of his greatest challenges faced throughout his athletic career and personal life. In this …
Adversity and Gratitude, with Dee Palagi
Dee Palagi discusses her journey towards paratriathlon after her traumatic injury in September 2016. She reflects upon both the adversity she has faced, along with the incredible opportunities that h…
Chiropractic Care for Athletes, with Dr. Ryan Verchota
Dr. Ryan Verchota, Chicago-based chiropractor, discusses treating athletes and balancing family life while training for a 100-mile ultramarathon. He shares his journey to becoming a chiropractor and…
2018 Year of the Complete Athlete
The theme at EDGE this year is #2018YearoftheCompleteAthlete. The complete athlete consists of four parts: fueling, civic engagement, grind, and intention. We hear from four guests with extensive exp…
You Get What You Give, with Annie Byrne
Annie Byrne discusses her love of cycling as athlete, coach, and owner of BFF Bikes in Chicago. She shares the road that led her to competitive cycling, her passion for women in the sport, and her ra…
Training in Community, with Josh Milberg
Josh Milberg discusses his motivation to start endurance running and the impact of training with a community of runners leading up to the Chicago Marathon.
Hosted by Laura Ohms
The Coach-Athlete relationship, with Jenna Werdell & Hailey Danz
Jenna Werdell (founding EDGE member and triathlete) and Hailey Danz (professional triathlete and Paralympic medalist) discuss their coach-athlete relationship leading up to Jenna's first Ironman.
Hos…
How it all began
Robyn and Brian Lalonde share the story of how EDGE Athlete Lounge went from an idea to a thriving community of athletes.
Hosted by Laura Ohms