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My guest on Ep. 23 is Erica Gavel, who is currently on the national wheelchair basketball team and was a member of the Para Pan-Am team which placed atop the podium in 2019. A 3rd knee injury (2011) while playing stand up basketball led her down this new path of wheelchair basketball after multiple trusted individuals presented the possibility of her pursuing the Paralympics.  As Erica mentioned in our conversation, the transition wasn’t always smooth, but this was an opportunity she had to see through. At first Erica didn’t fully believe she could make it to the Paralympics, which I’m sure many athletes can connect with. I can’t imagine how daunting of a goal that must have been, where do you even start? In order to get started on this path Erica first had to come to grips with the realization & process of letting go of old goals & setting new ones. And while new is good in many ways, it is filled with twists and turns, especially when you’re learning a new skill. Little did Erica know that this new path would see her traveling the world – finishing up her schooling at University of Alabama where she received a scholarship, followed by world championships, tournaments, and even the Paralympic games. Erica is now preparing for the upcoming Tokyo Paralympics – with hopes of getting Canada on top of the podium once again. From one para athlete to another, I am so excited to see the performance of Erica & her teammates on display on the Paralympic stage. For more information check us out @strideswithgraywolf on Instagram! Intro & Outro music (Epidemic Sound): https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/MHE8JY0LEI

On Ep. 22, Matt "Cake" Lange joins the Strides With Graywolf Podcast. Matt is the current assistant coach at both District TC & University George Washington XC/TF. During Matt's collegiate days he ran in the 1500 ---> 5000m on the track while at furman & later at GW. He made the NCAA prelims in the 3k steeple his last NCAA track season then  Throughout our conversation we take a stroll down memory lane - talk about his transition from athlete to full time coach, what GW looks for when recruiting their athletes, what it's been like coaching during the pandemic, the importance mental performance played in his career, how Kobe is the greatest laker of all time, plus much more!      Intro & Outro music (Epidemic Sound): https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/MHE8JY0LEI Follow Strides With Graywolf Podcast on IG: @strideswithgraywolf We also have Graywolf Mentality merch available via link below: https://graywolf-mentality.myshopify.com/products/unisex-heavy-blend%E2%84%A2-crewneck-sweatshirt-1?fbclid=IwAR3-qjJl_YuwjaIgy-yPMc-QfckWH_80n4t-T_zcAEbNc8sIhe-I2GIDpi8

Episode 21, features Mariah Kelly. Mariah is a 1500m runner for New Balance & Team 🇨🇦 .  in the entirety of our conversation we talk about everything from mental health to running to different training environments, plus much more! Intro & Outro music (Epidemic Sound): https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/MHE8JY0LEI Follow Strides With Graywolf Podcast on IG: @strideswithgraywolf We also have Graywolf Mentality merch available via link below: https://graywolf-mentality.myshopify.com/products/unisex-heavy-blend%E2%84%A2-crewneck-sweatshirt-1?fbclid=IwAR3-qjJl_YuwjaIgy-yPMc-QfckWH_80n4t-T_zcAEbNc8sIhe-I2GIDpi8

Episode 20, features Akeem haynes who wears my hats one being a former track & field athlete for Canada. He's one of the fastest Canadian 60m sprinter of all-time & was the lead off leg for the  4x100m relay at the 2016 Olympic Games, where Canada took home a bronze medal.  Akeem is much more than a track & field athlete; he is a motivational speaker, mentor, podcast host, & businessman plus much more! We take a deep dive into Akeem's journey which is filled with many bumps, but they all served as teaching moments & insights he could add to his growth mindset. We also make pit stops at certain key moments in his life & he shares the golden nuggets he picked up along the way.    Intro & Outro music (Epidemic Sound): https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/MHE8JY0LEI Follow Strides With Graywolf Podcast on IG: @strideswithgraywolf We also have Graywolf Mentality merch available via link below: https://graywolf-mentality.myshopify.com/products/unisex-heavy-blend%E2%84%A2-crewneck-sweatshirt-1?fbclid=IwAR3-qjJl_YuwjaIgy-yPMc-QfckWH_80n4t-T_zcAEbNc8sIhe-I2GIDpi8

Today on Episode 7, David Johnson jumps on the podcast. David is a visual impaired 400m athlete for Canada. He's a member of Team Canada at the 2019 Pan-Am Games in Lima, Peru.   We talk about various topics from his Tik-Tok fame, to his adversity in 2017, growing up with a disability, & lots of banter between the two of us. Intro & Outro music (Epidemic Sound): https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/MHE8JY0LEI Follow Strides With Graywolf Podcast on IG: @strideswithgraywolf We also have Graywolf Mentality merch available via link below: https://graywolf-mentality.myshopify.com/products/unisex-heavy-blend%E2%84%A2-crewneck-sweatshirt-1?fbclid=IwAR3-qjJl_YuwjaIgy-yPMc-QfckWH_80n4t-T_zcAEbNc8sIhe-I2GIDpi8

Today for Ep. 17, we have our first triathlete on the podcast, the one & only Laurin Thorne.  Laurin was born in Sydney, Montana, but grew up mostly in Calgary, Alberta. She found early success on the track by setting western Canadian records within her first couple races. At age 18, Laurin decided to make the next jump in her triathlon career by moving to Victoria to train at the National performance center. Her last 3 years have been challenging, but she keeps leaning into her adversity knowing there’s something better on the other side. In the words of Mike Van Tighem “ she is one of the kindest, most genuine people I’ve met but also an amazingly tough competitor. Intro & Outro music (Epidemic Sound): https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/MHE8JY0LEI Follow Strides With Graywolf Podcast on IG: @strideswithgraywolf We also have Graywolf Mentality merch available via link below: https://graywolf-mentality.myshopify.com/products/unisex-heavy-blend%E2%84%A2-crewneck-sweatshirt-1?fbclid=IwAR3-qjJl_YuwjaIgy-yPMc-QfckWH_80n4t-T_zcAEbNc8sIhe-I2GIDpi8

On Ep. 16 of Strides With Graywolf Podcast Maddy Price joins the podcast. Maddy is a self described foodie & is a 400m sprinter for Canada with a blazing PB of 51.56. Maddy went to Duke for her undergrad, but promise we won’t hold that against you too much ;) While at Duke Maddy was first Team all American in the 4X400m on multiple occasions, All-ACC in open 400m, & All-ACC Academic for indoor/outdoor track.  On top of that, Maddy has representing Canada on the international stage multiple times at the IAAF World Relays, FISU World University Games, & Athletics world championships at the end of 2019. It’s clear that Maddy has had tremendous success on the track, but two things that suck out to me in my interactions are character & vulnerability. Not only highlights the peaks, but also the valley’s. Intro & Outro music (Epidemic Sound): https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/MHE8JY0LEI Follow Strides With Graywolf Podcast on IG: @strideswithgraywolf We also have Graywolf Mentality merch available via link below: https://graywolf-mentality.myshopify.com/products/unisex-heavy-blend%E2%84%A2-crewneck-sweatshirt-1?fbclid=IwAR3-qjJl_YuwjaIgy-yPMc-QfckWH_80n4t-T_zcAEbNc8sIhe-I2GIDpi8

On Ep. 15  of Strides With Graywolf Podcast Noah Vucsics jumps on the podcast. Pun intended.  Noah is an up & coming paralympic (T-20) longer jumper out of Calgary. He has big aspirations within paralympic sport. He was the Valedictorian of his high school. He wants his impact to be giving back in many capacities & to be an ambassador for people with intellectual disability. He want people with intellectual disability to understand the word "disability" doesn't cap your growth. It may take more time or effort, but you can accomplish what you want. We are very excited to see where Noah's journey takes him!    We talk about his intellectual disability, adaptability within sport, his mindset, consistency of training, Apple products, & hope plus much more!   Intro & Outro music (Epidemic Sound): https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/MHE8JY0LEI Follow Strides With Graywolf Podcast on IG: @strideswithgraywolf   We also have Graywolf Mentality merch available via link below: https://graywolf-mentality.myshopify.com/products/unisex-heavy-blend%E2%84%A2-crewneck-sweatshirt-1?fbclid=IwAR3-qjJl_YuwjaIgy-yPMc-QfckWH_80n4t-T_zcAEbNc8sIhe-I2GIDpi8

On Ep. 14 of Strides With Graywolf Podcast Michael McKillop jumps on. Michael is a household name on the paralympic, he is a 9X World Champion & 4X Paralympic Champion.  We talk about all things from paralympic sport, to the T-37/38 class, mental health, mindset & mentality, his undefeated streak, & of course coffee, plus much more!  Intro & Outro music (Epidemic Sound):  https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/MHE8JY0LEI 

On Ep. 13 of the strides with Graywolf Bismark “Bizzy” Boateng joins the Podcast.  Bizzy is a 100/200m sprinter for Canada with a blazing PB of 10.14 in the 100m. We take a deep dive into the philosophy of life & sport. We talk about his roots, his “Zen State”, the cyclical nature of sport, questioning everything, mindfulness, plus much more.