067: We All Start From Zero | A Founder’s Journey

In today's podcast, I am sitting down with my friend and legendary ultra runner, Sally McRae. Sally most recently won the Moab 240 after completing the "Grand Slam of 200s." She's admired for her mental fortitude, hardcore training tactics, and ability to push through extreme discomfort. Whenever I have the opportunity to talk with Sally,  it is not only insightful but also uplifting. I'm sure you will feel the same after listening. Save 10% at BPN Supps: https://bit.ly/nickbare10audio Follow for more:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@nickbarefitness Keep up with Sally:IG: https://www.instagram.com/yellowrunner/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@sallymcraestrength Topics: 0:00 Intro 1:19 Welcome 1:56 Sally’s Go Gel launch 6:21 Sally gearing up for Western States 15:23 Being patient in your weakness 30:10 What are you going to focus on? 40:23 A champion mindset 50:54 Hyperfocusing on detail during training 1:03:40 Setting boundaries 1:16:44 Keeping belief through failure 1:34:07 Pacing Sally at Western States 1:35:57 Inspiring through content

In this week's episode, I am excited to welcome world champion powerlifter Russel Orhii. Russ was the first athlete I ever signed, and he truly embodies the DNA and culture of BPN. His incredible work ethic and commitment to authenticity are revolutionizing the sport of powerlifting. During our conversation, we covered everything from training tips to the culture of his sport and the sacrifices required to achieve greatness. This is an inspiring and informative conversation you won't want to miss. Save 10% at BPN Supps: https://bit.ly/nickbare10audio Follow for more:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@nickbarefitness Keep up with Russ:IG: https://www.instagram.com/russwole/ Topics: 0:00 Intro 1:04 Welcome 2:45 Being hyper-focused 7:22 There’s no blueprint 11:37 How Russel starting lifting 15:01 The athlete mentality 18:30 Why powerlifting has stayed so niche 22:44 Capturing content in the fitness space 24:44 Preparing for the powerlifting championship 28:04 Tips for traveling to competitions 35:02 Cutting weight before competitions 38:59 Eating and hydrating for races and competitions 45:49 There’s no room for pride while running an ultra 49:58 Gaining inspiration to be great 55:59 Mental preparation for performance 59:07 Sacrificing for the end goal 1:02:34 Taking your craft seriously 1:05:33 Building community 1:14:04 Russ being the first BPN athlete

This week, I am excited to have Layne Norton with me on the podcast. Layne has been a huge inspiration and a source of knowledge since my health and fitness journey began. After years of study and research, he obtained a PhD in nutritional sciences, and his extensive knowledge is evident in our conversation. We'll be delving into topics ranging from the science and psychology of pain to navigating misinformation to the science behind our eating habits. You're bound to come away from this episode smarter than before. Save 10% at BPN Supps: https://bit.ly/nickbare10audio Follow for more:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@nickbarefitness Keep up with Layne:IG: https://www.instagram.com/biolayne/ Topics: 0:00 Intro 0:47 Welcome 5:13 The science of pain 19:21 Injuries during training tapers 25:13 Consistency is an equalizer 36:34 Mechanistic studies 46:51 Do the research 54:51 Identifying who an expert is 59:06 Why we’re addicted to negativity 1:04:41 Managing the misinformation 1:15:47 Types of testing and research 1:25:10 Intermittent fasting 1:39:37 Eating habits 1:32:21 Cell autophagy and fasting 1:36:40 Blood sugar levels 1:45:04 Eating frequency 1:48:48 Tracking serving sizes 1:54:34 Stepping over rocks to pick up pebbles 2:10:00 Deadlifting

In this episode, I'm sharing a new installment in the "Founder's Journey" series about starting from zero. Humble beginnings are nothing to be ashamed of. I started my business in the spare room of my parent's house after taking a $20,000 loan from USAA. This episode will give you a peek behind the curtain of where I started and how I've grown personally and in business to inspire you to take the first step. Save 10% at BPN Supps: https://bit.ly/nickbare10audio Follow for more:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@nickbarefitness Topics: 0:00 Intro 1:45 Welcome 8:43 The beginnings of BPN in 2012 21:47 How being a father shaped my perspective 28:37 Starting my business with a USAA loan 36:29 You just have to get started 40:54 My operation in the beginning 50:57 How I launched BPN 58:47 Don’t be intimidated to start from zero 1:05:47 Attracting the right people 1:14:23 Ways I’ve grown

In this week's episode, I welcome a guest: my good friend and world-renowned chef, Dan Churchill. As the executive chef at The Osprey in Brooklyn, Dan has gained insight and experience at not only curating incredible dining experiences but also creating dishes that fuel and serve your body well. There's a lot to consider when we think about our eating habits - how they affect our performance, our gut health, and even the effect that stress levels have on our metabolism. Dan is a fantastic resource on this topic, and this conversation is hugely insightful on eating for performance. Save 10% at BPN Supps: https://bit.ly/nickbare10audio Follow for more:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@nickbarefitness Keep up with Dan: IG: https://www.intagram.com/dan_churchill Dan’s book: http://www.danchurchill.com/pre-order-book Topics: 0:00 Intro 0:23 Welcome 3:08 Trust your gut 9:42 Data vs intuition 17:50 Eating like a legend 20:28 How your brain affects your gut 27:05 Eating for performance vs aesthetics  31:27 Approach your diet as an individual 36:32 Food as a tool 40:43 The diet groups 45:53 Planning your fuel 56:32 Dan’s upcoming book 1:05:29 The truth about restaurants 1:12:03 All in instead of all consumed 1:18:24 Binge eating 1:24:10 Feeding your gut’s microbiome 1:28:46 The mechanisms of food

Today's episode is all about losing fat and getting shredded. It is crucial to understand that the goal should not be merely about losing weight but about losing body fat. I will discuss some interesting concepts that might be new to you, such as the gut-brain axis, how cortisol levels can affect your body, and how simple blood work can help you determine where to focus your efforts. I address hot topics like the impact of seed oils and processed foods and the most effective training methods for fat loss. This episode aims to help you set realistic goals and sustain your progress through healthy and safe methods. Save 10% at BPN Supps: https://bit.ly/nickbare10audio Follow for more:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@nickbarefitness Topics: 0:00 Intro 0:28 Welcome 1:42 What is the goal? 6:41 Calories in vs. calories out 12:00 What I would recommend anyone to do 17:47 Cortisol management 22:57 Weight loss vs. fat loss 27:04 Prioritizing protein 32:40 Fiber intake 37:26 Unprocessed, processed and ultra-processed foods 44:24 Seed oils 50:07 Food substitutions for less calories 55:59 Training to facilitate fat loss 1:02:53 Diet tribes

Today's episode marks the end of my filming in Nashville. As my family and I move back to Texas, I am looking back at the last eight months and how valuable they have been as a season for me to sharpen my ax. There are hundreds of lessons I've learned in this season, but in this episode, I'm picking the six that have impacted me the most. I am so grateful for my time in Nashville because, with it, I am now returning to Texas more energized and full of vision and inspiration, ready to build the next chapter of BPN. Save 10% at BPN Supps: https://bit.ly/nickbare10audio Follow for more:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@nickbarefitness Topics: 0:00 Intro 1:05 Welcome 2:33 Looking back at the past 8 months 7:03 What’s brought me back to Texas 11:11 Lessons from Nashville 13:53 Professional ambition and personal presence 22:37 The loudest criticism 24:30 Entrepreneurship is 80% vision 33:34 Decentralized organizational structures 44:17 Change breaks the brittle 52:52 Necessary endings 1:01:49 You’ll never know if you don’t try

In this week’s episode, I am breaking down the nutrition you need to lift heavy and run far. We are constantly inundated with information on social media and the internet about new studies and diets, and it’s easy to be pulled into a particular way of thinking without being diligent in doing the research ourselves. The methods are many, but the concepts are few. The perfect diet is the one you can adhere to. I will be taking you on a deep dive into what I consume as a hybrid athlete and how it works to fuel my performance. Enjoy! Save 10% at BPN Supps: https://bit.ly/nickbare10audio Follow for more:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@nickbarefitness Topics: 0:00 Intro 0:36 Welcome 1:58 Run thoughts 11:25 There isn’t a perfect diet 13:28 Information overload 19:17 Healthy relationships with food 26:24 Food to fuel running and lifting 32:07 Establish your goals 40:52 Eating for recovery 45:37 Holding the standard 47:52 Does running make you lose bulk? 50:54 How I prioritize what I consume 54:26 What my diet looks like 1:12:01 Don’t skip the research and learning 1:15:53 Keep a big picture perspective

In today's episode, I share my experience of The Speed Project, one of the toughest, grittiest, and most disruptive races. We gathered six runners who had never worked together before to participate in an unsupported 300-mile relay race through some of the most unforgiving terrains in the country. The course was full of inclines and declines, with thousands of feet of elevation gain and loss through mountains and deserts, and we had to plot our own route with precision and speed. This was an unparalleled experience for me, and I can't wait to share some of the stories that came out of it with you all. Enjoy! Save 10% at BPN Supps: https://bit.ly/nickbare10audio Follow for more:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@nickbarefitness Topics: 0:00 Intro 0:29 Welcome 3:08 The background of The Speed Project 8:46 BPN’s involvement 12:53 June is going to be a big month at BPN 14:59 What has made The Speed Project unique 17:15 The logistics 22:59 The start of the race 28:26 Our approach of the route 38:32 Barstow and the dogs 45:29 The difficulty of planning the course 49:24 Our fuel strategy 54:43 Where it got really interesting 1:02:33 The last 40 miles 1:06:07 Doing the hard things

This week's episode comes from our Los Angeles base camp as we prepare for The Speed Project. I welcomed Lucy Haldon, an exceptional hybrid athlete from Manchester, UK, as our guest. In this episode, Lucy and I had a raw and vulnerable conversation about her experience dealing with imposter syndrome after being invited to join our team for The Speed Project. We also discussed the challenging yet rewarding decisions that come with letting go of negative relationships and shared our experiences of overcoming eating disorders. Lucy is a true inspiration to people all over the world, demonstrating what it means to have courage in the face of adversity. Enjoy! Save 10% at BPN Supps: https://bit.ly/nickbare10audio Follow for more:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@nickbarefitness Keep up with Lucy here:IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucydavis_fit Podcast: linktr.ee/Thenotsofitcouple Topics: 0:00 Intro 1:05 Welcome 2:39 The Speed Project 7:50 Exposing vulnerabilities 13:17 Imposter syndrome 18:21 Embracing the discomfort 25:14 The confidence to ask questions 28:57 Getting around the right people 43:36 Courage is the action required 47:17 The pain cave 53:39 Lucy’s training evolution 1:02:11 Overcoming eating disorders 1:12:41 Setting the example 1:18:27 The most exciting race