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

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Ep. 157: Thru Hiking the CDT with the Whole Family - Cindy Ross

Ep. 157: Thru Hiking the CDT with the Whole Family - Cindy Ross

Cindy is a lifelong avid hiker who has conquered the Appalachian Trail solo, thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail with her husband and then went on to complete the Continental Divide Trail with her husband and two young kids. She’s written books about each one of these adventures plus a few more. Listen in to hear her tales! Check out the ASP Bookshelf for Cindy's book and more.   www.cindyrosstraveler.com cindyross4@verizon.net Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

14 Huhti 201649min

Ep. 156: Wilderness Survival Skills for Adventurers with Joe Mobley

Ep. 156: Wilderness Survival Skills for Adventurers with Joe Mobley

Joe Mobley from Feral Woodcraft joins us today to visit about wilderness survival skills and bushcraft.  Joe has been practicing nature skills for many years and does TONS of gear reviews displaying bushcraft skills on his Youtube channel.  Adventure sports enthusiasts need survival skills for those times when the unexpected happens.  Whether you are backpacking, back country skiing, mountain biking, or doing most any other adventure sport, these are skills you need. Joe gets us started by introducing survival skills to launch you on a lifetime of fun learning more about how to work with nature rather than against nature to thrive in the wild. www.feralwoodcraft.com www.youtube.com/user/overmtnirregulars Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

11 Huhti 201652min

Ep. 155: 11 Years Travelling Around the World in a Ural with Hubert Kriegel

Ep. 155: 11 Years Travelling Around the World in a Ural with Hubert Kriegel

Hubert Kriegel decided to sell it all and set out on a 10 year journey travelling around the world on a Ural motorcycle and sidecar. It's been over 11 years now and Hubert has no plans to call it quits. Listen in as he shares this wonderful journey and tells us of the people he's met along the way.   www.thetimelessride.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

7 Huhti 20161h 21min

Ep. 154:  Virgin Island Sailing Trip Report with Ky Delaney

Ep. 154: Virgin Island Sailing Trip Report with Ky Delaney

Ky returns to the Adventure Sports Podcast to share her adventure sailing the Virgin Islands with her young son Tobin.  What is it like to cruise for a month as a single parent with a youngster?  Ky tells her story and offers advise to others who would like to have more adventure in their lives. www.kydelaney.com   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

4 Huhti 201646min

Ep. 153: Dog Sledding and the Iditarod Trail with Debbie Moderow

Ep. 153: Dog Sledding and the Iditarod Trail with Debbie Moderow

Debbie Moderow moved to Alaska in pursuit of her mountain climbing passion. She would soon learn to love a new found friend and a whole different adventure sport. At the age of 47, Debbie competed in her first Iditarod sled dog race and she's on the show to share her experiences with us.   www.debbieclarkemoderow.com The Book: Fast into the Night: A Woman, Her Dogs, and Their Journey North on the Iditarod Trail Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

31 Maalis 201651min

Ep. 152: Cycling from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska to Ushuaia, Argentina with Danny Beech

Ep. 152: Cycling from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska to Ushuaia, Argentina with Danny Beech

In July 2015, Chris Lally and Danny Beech attempted a new world record for riding the Pan-American Highway from the farthest north point of the Americas to the farthest south. Listen in on this grand adventure with Danny on today's show. Great stories! If you love cycling, travel, and chasing big dreams, then this show is for you! https://www.facebook.com/cycletheamericas Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

28 Maalis 201652min

Ep. 151: Motorcycles and Earning a Living Doing What You Love with Eric Hougen

Ep. 151: Motorcycles and Earning a Living Doing What You Love with Eric Hougen

Eric Hougen started Wolfman Motorcycle Luggage back in 1992 and he's been tearing it up ever since. He's on the show today to discuss his love of motorcycles and the ups and downs of running a business, but doing what you love.     www.wolfmanluggage.com @WolfmanLuggage Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WolfmanLuggage Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

24 Maalis 201651min

Ep. 150: Adventure Racing & Ski Mountaineering with Jari Kirkland Hiatt

Ep. 150: Adventure Racing & Ski Mountaineering with Jari Kirkland Hiatt

Adventure racing in Patagonia!  Jari Kirkland Hiatt tells us all about paddling, trekking, and biking while orienteering the wilds!  Hear her amazing stories not just about adventure racing but also about ski mountaineering on the US Team!  Do you have what it takes for adventures on the mega scale?  Find out more on this show! www.patagonianexpeditionrace.com   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

23 Maalis 201655min

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