Episodes

Typically not the faces that you'd see doing an IRONMAN but, then again these two are not your typical average Joe's. Swift & Miles met through their shared passion for triathlons and the power of social media specifically the Black Triathletes Association BTA. After both going through a divorce and battling depression they needed to find something to do with their new found spare time. Traveling along two separate paths at the time, not knowing each other they decided to pour themselves into t...

Khadijah is the 1st Muslim Woman Triathlete to qualify for Team USA, during this episode she recaps her race IRONMAN 70.3 South Africa World Championships experience. She's a project manager by day who is sponsored by F2C Nutrition, Trisports.com, Asiyasport and Adidas. But, bigger than all of that she's a mother and fierce competitor. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-oxley/support

Daniel is a husband and father of two beautiful children, he's programmer/coder by day and fitness enthusiast nutrition coach and stand up comic by night. He is the founder of Sore Hungry Happy and Team Fight or Flight Brands. Sore Hungry Happy focuses on physical, mental and spiritual health. Team Flight of Fight is were Daniel helps train people preparing for PT for police, military, covert government assignments. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-oxley/support

Jason spent years designing medical staff plans now he's designing custom TRI Kits for professional triathletes to weekend warriors. We talked about how he turned his passion into a business. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-oxley/support

When Cheryl is not racking up podium wins or running with the Brooklyn Running Club or training with Project Moonshot; she's assisting other in the pursuit of their full potential. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-oxley/support

Tarik is the owner and founder of the Premier Barber Institute & Sharper Image Barbers. He is a coach mentor educator and entrepreneur. At an earlier age Tyrik had a dream of opening his own school and barber shop, his story is one of persistence and dedication. He travels the world sharing practical principles that transforms lives. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-oxley/support

Polo is the owner of Juuice Atlanta, after near death scare he decided to take control of his health and he started juicing and hosting juice parties. As his business started expanding it was time to start looking for a new location. PT Cross-Training seemed like the ideal fit. We had the opportunity to take the show on the road, I hope enjoy it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-oxley/support

Harbert recently placed 3rd at the Popular Brooklyn Half, we had the opportunity to meet with him at Westchester Road Runner. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-oxley/support

In this episode Tony Reed the co-founder of the National Black Marathoners Association-(NBMA) shares an exiting new partnership/sponsorship with Ashworth Medals and he announces the 1st three inductees into the National Black Distance Runners of Fame. Marilyn Bevans, Ted Corbitt and Meb Keflezighi --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-oxley/support

With Dunkin Donuts and Saucony dropping the Kinvara9 just in time for the Boston Marathon some either loved it or hated it. Wherever you fall on the spectrum there's no denying they took a unique approach and thank God they did because we certainly don't need another lobster shoe. We also talked about a host of others brands up for review on Believe in The Run-(Adidas Boston 7, Salming En-Route, Nike Epic, UA Skechers, Hoka One One and a few more brands). If you're a sneakerhead or running shoe ...

Tonya Nero of Trinidad&Tabago is the number one ranked caribbean marathoner who was setting records at Colby Community and Witchita State University long before sprinted from behind during a 10k in Barbados at the last minute to cross the finish line ahead of Natasha Wodak and Lanni Marchant. We had the opportunity to speak with her this week before she headed off to Valencia Spain to compete IAAF. Tonya is the Trinidadian record holder at 5000m, 10,000m & Half Marathon. Her pb in the Marathon 2...

Martinus Evans aka Chief Goal Crusher in Charge is the host of the 300 Pounds and Running Podcast. Martinus was recently featured in Runners World Magazine, while he may not have the typically runners physic he doesn't allow that to stop him from inspiring lives along his journey. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-oxley/support

For the past 4yrs I followed Kimberly's amazing fitness journey. Imagine how excited I was to see her featured in Runner's World Magazine; her old excuse was she wasn't fit enough. Rather than continue making excuses for herself she started on the road to health and wellness and hasn't look back since. She embraces all of her curves and inspires her tribe to do the same. Kim is Plussize Wellness Coach who's grown a huge following just being her authentic self. --- Support this podcast: https:...

Fire 🔥 interview with Maurice Lowman aka MarathonPandaMaurice tune into to hear how this former alcohol/drug addict transformed his life through running and now use his platform to make positive impact via social media and within his local community. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-oxley/support

Hector Picard aka “The No Hands Ironman”. I had the pleasure of hearing his incredible story in Miami last year and was blown away. Completing an Ironman is huge accomplishment doing it 5x is just insane and finishing over 150 70.3 triathlons distances is certifiable. Now can you imagine what it takes to accomplish such a daunting task with no arms? Hector’s story speaks to the phenomenal power of the human spirit. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-oxley/support

Andre Slay is a Para-Marathoner Sprinter and Pilot after loosing his leg in a motorcycle accident he found himself in a peculiar place a chance encounter at the airport turned his life around. Tune into here how he turned adversity into triumph. Andre would later qualify for the Boston Marathon. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-oxley/support

Is H&M advertisement racist? Idk 😐🤷‍♂️ if they had folks sitting around a table conspiring saying: yeah let’s do this to piss off some people specially African Americans. However I have a hard time believing that no one in the room looked 👀 at this and said maybe we shouldn’t post it 🤦‍♂️. I will say they have benefited from the publicity and the fact that the Mother was okay with this ad doesn’t relieve H&M of any responsibility. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-oxley/support

Testimony service used to be a staple in churches, a time where folks would share what and where God has brought them from. A recent video in which a testimonial service took an unexpected turn went viral. We had the opportunity to speak with the individual responsible for sharing the video which now has over 4.4mil views for our segment of “Tell It Like It Is Thursday’s” on Behind The Wheel Morning Show segment. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-oxley/support

On today’s segment of “tell it like it is Thursday’s” we have two call in guest Ebony Butler and Kim Isahah. Ebony raises an alternate view of sexual harassment accusations, one in which there is a male accusing a woman in power-how would we as society respond? Kim shares her thoughts on the #metoo movement being highjacked by white women and being sensationalized by the media. Finally Damon and I chop it up about Tavis Smiley. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-oxley/support

Did Kylie Jenner cosmetics copy Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty? 🤷🏽‍♂️ We had a conversation with one of RiRi biggest fans to find out. They say imitation is form of flattery. Personally I think 🤔 it’s a good business decision and when you’re the first one out the gate setting trends you don’t have to worry about the competition. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-oxley/support

We’ve seen an enormous rise in the number Sexual Harassment allegations and settlement cases over the past few months; with every passing day you’re wondering who’s going to be next to fall from grace. And it seems as though no one is exempt except for the “Teflon Don” somehow he’s still standing in the midst of the storm. Despite the current environment one would think he’d dial down his devise rhetoric but, no that’s not the case-doubles down attacking Kristen Gillibrand with sexual suggestive...

Tom swam 28.8mi, traveled 1344mi on his bike and ran 314.4mi in order to get to Kona-that only took him 11yrs, 10 months, 29days, 11hours, 21minutes and 14seconds. What compels a guy to stick to a singular goal over an 11year stretch? It’s more than the bike, run or swim. Tune in to hear this incredible journey firsthand from the man himself, former Boys & Girls Club Member, College Dean, all American boxer, entrepreneur 12 time IRONMAN who rocks a kilt. Hmmm 🤔 why does a 200lb+ black man where ...

I’ve been in recovery mode since the Chicago Marathon time to get back on the road s/o to wattsoflove for lighting the road early this morning-feels good beating the sun up. It was a Saucony kinda day feeling triumphant!! If you’re looking for a fast 💨 marathon to qualify for Boston consider The Lighthouse Tunnel in Seattle --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-oxley/support

The Co-founders of the Unity Collective Da’Rel Patterson and Tes Sobomehin Marshall sit down for an exclusive interview to share their backstory of the Unity Panel discussion which ultimately gave birth to “The Race”. The Unity Collective: A collaboration of running community leaders, vendors and supporters united to host a road race that supports black owned businesses, runs through historically black neighborhoods, makes a positive impact and charity and service, and garners massive national s...