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. 319: Climbing the Ersfjordtraversen in Norway - Jens Jakob Anderson

Ep. 319: Climbing the Ersfjordtraversen in Norway - Jens Jakob Anderson

Jens Jakob Anderson is on the show today to talk about the rugged Ersfjordtraversen trek and climb along the north side of Norway's Ersfjord. Jens also runs RunRepeat which is an awesome website that helps you find the perfect running shoes for you with no bias to any brand. www.runrepeat.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/runrepeatcom/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RunRepeatcom Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

2 Nov 20171h 15min

Ep. 318: South America Bike Tour - Anna McNuff & Faye Shepherd - Part 2

Ep. 318: South America Bike Tour - Anna McNuff & Faye Shepherd - Part 2

In October 2016 Anna McNuff saddled up on a bike called Bernard and set off as part of a two-woman team on a mission to explore some of the most beautiful and remote areas of the Southern Andes. Side by side, she and her friend Faye Shepherd spent 184 days pedaling their way 5,500 miles through Bolivia, Chile and Argentina. From the bustling city of La Paz, all the way down to Ushuaia – the last sizeable chunk of land before you reach Antarctica. Far from taking the shortest, most direct route, they sought the most mountainous course possible. By the time they returned to the UK in spring 2017 they had ascended over 100,000 metres  – equivalent to 11 times the height of Everest – on their bicycles. www.annamcnuff.com New Zealand Book: "The Pants of Perspective" Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

30 Okt 201752min

Ep. 317: South America Bike Tour - Anna McNuff & Faye Shepherd - Part 1

Ep. 317: South America Bike Tour - Anna McNuff & Faye Shepherd - Part 1

In October 2016 Anna McNuff saddled up on a bike called Bernard and set off as part of a two-woman team on a mission to explore some of the most beautiful and remote areas of the Southern Andes. Side by side, she and her friend Faye Shepherd spent 184 days pedaling their way 5,500 miles through Bolivia, Chile and Argentina. From the bustling city of La Paz, all the way down to Ushuaia – the last sizeable chunk of land before you reach Antarctica. Far from taking the shortest, most direct route, they sought the most mountainous course possible. By the time they returned to the UK in spring 2017 they had ascended over 100,000 metres  – equivalent to 11 times the height of Everest – on their bicycles. www.annamcnuff.com New Zealand Book: "The Pants of Perspective" Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

26 Okt 201749min

Ep. 316: Human Powered Traverse of the Planet - Sarah Outen

Ep. 316: Human Powered Traverse of the Planet - Sarah Outen

London2London:Via the World  Between 2011 and 2015, Sarah Outen kayaked, cycled and rowed over 20,000 miles around the northern hemisphere - across Europe and Asia, the Pacific, North America and the Atlantic. It was a journey of contrasts and extremes in terrain, weather, cultures and climates. Book: "Dare to Do" www.sarahouten.com Twitter: @Sarahouten Kickstarter campaign for the film of London2London:Via the World film : https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sarahouten/london2london-via-the-world-by-sarah-outen-and-jen 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 Okt 201758min

Ep. 315: How Dangerous are Adventure Sports - Curt Linville

Ep. 315: How Dangerous are Adventure Sports - Curt Linville

On today's show, Curt spends some time discussing the dangers of adventure sports and things you can do to help mitigate them. Adventure sports can be dangerous, but you can do a lot to stay safe. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

19 Okt 20171h 12min

Ep. 314: 40 Marathons in 40 Days - Mina Guli

Ep. 314: 40 Marathons in 40 Days - Mina Guli

Mina Guli wanted to do something to raise awareness about the world's looming clean water shortage, so she took on the monumental adventure of running the equivalent of 40 marathons in just 40 days. She also ran down 6 of the world’s great rivers, on 6 continents in just 6 weeks. Listen in to hear her story!   Website:  www.minaguli.com Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MinaGuliWater/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/minaguli Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minaguli/     Sarah Outen's Kickstarter Campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sarahouten/london2london-via-the-world-by-sarah-outen-and-jen   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

16 Okt 20171h 6min

Ep. 313: Paddling 250 Miles on the River Thames - Krista Halling

Ep. 313: Paddling 250 Miles on the River Thames - Krista Halling

Krista Halling, Glen Chilton and their mascot Alfred the Kingfisher paddle 250 miles from the source of the River Thames in rural England, through 44 locks and then through the city of London and around the north coast of Kent, to inspire school children and others to have outdoor adventures, big or small. Twitter: @thamestrip Facebook: fallingdownthethames Glen's Site: www.glenchilton.com/falling-down-the-thames-for-young-adventurers Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

12 Okt 201756min

Ep. 312: Downhills Don't Come Free - Cycling Alaska to Mexico - Jerry Holl

Ep. 312: Downhills Don't Come Free - Cycling Alaska to Mexico - Jerry Holl

Jerry Holl decided on a whim that he'd like to embark on an experience of a lifetime by riding a bicycle from Alaska to Mexico. With little to no cycling training, he did just that. Listen in to hear about this awesome adventure and try not to be inspired! Don't forget to check out his book about his trip too: "Downhills Don't Come Free" Site: www.downhillsdontcomefree.com Book: www.downhillsdontcomefree.johnsonwebsites.com/get-the-book Facebook: www.facebook.com/jerry.holl.16 Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC15Q30gidA3hW_8al02d-1Q/videos     Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

9 Okt 20171h

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