Month: August 2019

74. Vicki Ventura, Race Director, EventPower, Offers An Inside Look at Long Island’s Top Triathlons In Montauk, Sag Harbor, The Northfork and Beyond

Nearly four decades ago, a Long Island swimmer, triathlete and coach, passionate about racing, took over a local triathlon in Sag Harbor, today, he is no longer with us but the legacy of Steve Tarpinian lives on. That race is known as Mighty Hamptons and continues to thrive as part of the company, EventPower. With…

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73. Diane Shader Smith On Her Daughter Mallory’s Incredible Memoir About Living With Cystic Fibrosis, Salt in My Soul, and The Athleticism & Mindset That Powered Her Along The Way

Mallory Smith lived with Cystic Fibrosis until the age of 25.  She had a passion and talent for writing and the smart sense to keep a journal and document her life from the young age of nine.  Salt in My Soul: An Unfinished Memoir is her story. Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at the age of…

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72. Colin McCabe, Co-Founder, Chopt: From Building a Business To Running, Triathlon and Kiteboarding-There Is More In You Than You Know

When two college friends realized they could not survive on burgers and french fries alone! They set out on a quest for the perfect healthy meal. Thus Chopt was born. In 2001 Colin McCabe and Tony Shure changed the salad restaurant landscape forever.  Thanks to their unique spin with flavor forward ingredients and globally inspired…

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71. Matt Wilpers, Senior Instructor, Peloton On Shifting Career Gears and His Global Mission To Empower People Through Fitness

Matt Wilpers is a globally renowned group fitness instructor and running coach thanks to his wildly popular fitness programs and classes on Peloton and his HBO’ run coaching gig with Lena Dunham for her popular TV show Girls, while coaching at Mile High Run Club. For Matt, Peloton and his private coaching are not just…

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70, Lauren Ramsey of KNOW Foods: 4x Ironman Triathlete, Hell on the Hill and 29029 Everest Finisher On Setting and Achieving Goals, Overcoming Challenges, and Fueling with Healthy Foods

Lauren Ramsey is a lifelong athlete from her early days majoring in dance in college to flash forward, four Ironman races, 29029|Everesting and Hell on the Hill and so much more.  It should come as no surprise that Lauren excels in her career as well.  She taught herself to code in college, when coding wasn’t…

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