Today's lesson - I was thinking about the choose your own adventure books and how they are similar to how we live our lives. Also looking at the circle of control, and how we can be turning ordinary moments into extraordinary ones.   Tune in :) Talk soon - Tom Bell 

Today's lesson - I was thinking about the choose your own adventure books and how they are similar to how we live our lives. Also looking at the circle of control, and how we can be turning ordinary moments into extraordinary ones. Tune in :) Talk soon - Tom Bell

#148 Choose your own adventure

With the good and bad voices in our heads, and all the chaos of the world we are bombarded with on a daily basis, can we take control of our minds and achieve the success we desire? 

With the good and bad voices in our heads, and all the chaos of the world we are bombarded with on a daily basis, can we take control of our minds and achieve the success we desire?

#147 Can we control our mind?

Are we all caught up thinking rather than doing. How can you set your vision - then simply glance at it from time to time ensuring that your actions are in line with your long term goals, and that your short term actions are being tailored to ensure that the long term goals are achieved. 

Are we all caught up thinking rather than doing. How can you set your vision - then simply glance at it from time to time ensuring that your actions are in line with your long term goals, and that your short term actions are being tailored to ensure that the long term goals are achieved.

#146 - Long and Short Term acting 

Based on the story of the Chinese Bamboo Tree that takes 5 years of watering and fertilising before it shoots through the surface and how this applies to my own life. 

Based on the story of the Chinese Bamboo Tree that takes 5 years of watering and fertilising before it shoots through the surface and how this applies to my own life.

#145 It's time to tend to what matters most in my life

Flashback to around 4.5 years ago - the early days of the podcast - this was episode 3- Day 11 of the 30 day challenge. We are constantly pushing hard to achieve more and be more. This is great, yet we want to have balance as well - bring the 3 R's into your Journey: - Rest- Relaxation- Reward. Have an awesome day.

Flashback to around 4.5 years ago - the early days of the podcast - this was episode 3- Day 11 of the 30 day challenge. We are constantly pushing hard to achieve more and be more. This is great, yet we want to have balance as well - bring the 3 R's into your Journey:  - Rest - Relaxation - Reward.  Have an awesome day.

Flashback #3 - Balance and the 3 R's to include on your journey. 

Flashback - to the second ever episode I made - Short and sweet motivational rant about removing the limitations in your mind so that you are able to achieve your dreams. Also a little happy bragging about my own limit movement outwards hitting a new personal best in the pool today swimming 5km!. Thank you for your time.

Flashback #2 - Motivation - Break through your limits and achieve your dreams

3 simple steps to overcome unhealthy fears that are holding you back in your life.

#144 Overcome your fears 

Today I'm flying solo, being vulnerable and sharing how being a massive failure may not be the worst thing. Hope that you enjoy

Today I'm flying solo, being vulnerable and sharing how being a massive failure may not be the worst thing. Hope that you enjoy

#143 I'm a massive failure 

Carolyn Gibbs

Great to catch up with Carolyn Gibbs and hear her thoughts on success &amp; sustainability.

#142 Carolyn Gibbs - Partnership Manager & Sustainability Advocate

Great to catch up with Udi and learn of how he has overcome struggles to achieve great things.

#141 Udi Gautam - Small Business Manager for NAB Small Business

I’m loving hearing various stories and tips from endurance athletes of all sorts. Great ideas that always make me want to get out there and give it my 100%

Super motivational

I am really glad that AJ was on it and I am now hooked. Tom is easy going and asks all the right questions. He is also interviewing various people, not just celebrities, so it’s not just the “cool kids club” and THAT I appreciate

Great podcast!

Tom Bell Podcast

Ryan Miller

Ironman Triathlete

Such an awesome time catching up with Ryan Miller an Ironman Triathlete from Wagga Wagga. Ryan is an incredible athlete, and is also now coaching successfully. He has so much wisdom to share, and I was blown away by his time management skills to fit everything in around working life which I think many of us are eager to achieve in that space. I know you're gunna love this one - Talk soon - Tom Bell.

#81 Ryan Miller - Ironman Triathlete

Amanda Jenny

I had a great time catching up with Amanda Jenny a vegan ultra runner from Las Vegas. Amanda is super down to earth and chilled whilst she shares some of her learnings about progressing up to the ultra distance races and fuelling with a plant based lifestyle.  Clearly with a love for running Amanda's passion shines throughout this interview - definitely worth a listen. I hope you enjoy - Talk soon - Tom

#40 Amanda Jenny - Cool Vegan Ultra Runner 

Sabrina Stanley

It was wonderful to have the opportunity to get to know Sabrina Stanley a champion ultrarunner from Colorado in the USA. It's been quite a journey for Sabrina in the running world and now as one of the world's best, Sabrina has loads of wisdom which she shares throughout this interview. Sabrina is also a coach that you can work with to help take your running game to the next level with what sounds to be an incredibly personalised approach to coaching. I loved this catch up and I am sure you will take lots away - I hope you enjoy. Talk soon - Tom Bell.

#59 Sabrina Stanley - Champion Ultrarunner 

Billy Richards

What an awesome catch up! It was fun getting to know endurance guru Billy Richards. Billy is working his way towards a record for most 100 mile races completed in a year and is on track to make it happen. Quite a remarkable man who shares some terrific insights throughout the interview that I'm sure you'll enjoy. Talk soon - Tom Bell

#77 Billy Richards - Ultrarunner

It was terrific to catch up with Amber Schriner talking about her love for running. A mum of 2 and a school principal, Amber has an upbeat and positive outlook on life. Amber runs regularly and her passion and joy for the sport even has her completing ultra distances. Some great thoughts shared throughout - I hope you enjoy. Talk soon - Tom

It was terrific to catch up with Amber Schriner talking about her love for running. A mum of 2 and a school principal, Amber has an upbeat and positive outlook on life. Amber runs regularly and her passion and joy for the sport even has her completing ultra distances. Some great thoughts shared throughout - I hope you enjoy. Talk soon - Tom

#37 Amber Schriner - Love Running 

Lisa Etter

I had a great time catching up with Lisa Etter a marathon runner from St Louis, Missouri in the USA. Lisa is a mum of 3 and over the last few years has accomplished some great goals on the marathon scene - even qualifying for and completing the Boston marathon. Some great insights from Lisa that I am sure you will love - I hope you enjoy - Talk soon - Tom Bell

#49 Lisa Etter - Marathon Runner - No Shortcuts 

Melissa Malani

A great catch up with Melissa Malani a marathoner, mother of 3, podcaster (thefourteen40project) from Orlando, Florida. I was blown away by Melissa's positive mindset and her overall attitude of gratitude. Melissa is incredibly inspiring to me and is giving back to others helping to encourage others to take time for themselves to recharge each day. I took a lot away from this one and I'm sure you'll love it. Talk soon - Tom Bell. 

A great catch up with Melissa Malani a marathoner, mother of 3, podcaster (thefourteen40project) from Orlando, Florida. I was blown away by Melissa's positive mindset and her overall attitude of gratitude. Melissa is incredibly inspiring to me and is giving back to others helping to encourage others to take time for themselves to recharge each day. I took a lot away from this one and I'm sure you'll love it. Talk soon - Tom Bell.

#55 Melissa Malani - Marathoner - Mother of 3 - Attitude of Gratitude

Had an awesome catch up today with Mark Goddard - Sales and Marketing Manager from the Original Triathlon Brand Zoot. Their designs are so eye catching and I've heard terrific feedback from people who wear their gear. It was fun to learn more about the brand's history, how they are by athlete's for athletes and Zoot's passion for providing the best value shines through. Lot's of great stuff to hear - I hope you enjoy. Talk soon - Tom

#44 Zoot Sports - The Original Triathlon Brand 

Camille Herron

I was lucky to spend time getting to know Camille Herron a Nike Ultra Runner and once in a generation athlete. Camille has achieved so much in her running career with 5 world records, many wins, and many more likely to come. Camille's mindset is incredible and I took a lot away from this catch up as I am sure you will too. Plug in and get this one pumping into your ears - I know you'll love it. Talk soon - Tom Bell.

#54 Camille Herron - Nike Ultra Runner - Extraordinary Woman

Katie Godec

Terrific catch up with Katie Godec an endurance athlete from California. It was wonderful to understand what Katie believes makes up a successful mindset and how she faces her fears on a regular basis. Katie shares some great wisdom throughout the interview that I’m sure you’ll enjoy. Talk soon - Tom

#52 Katie Godec - Endurance Athlete - Positivity & Gratitude 

Dean Karnazes

I was lucky to spend time talking with Ultrarunning Legend Dean Karnazes. Dean has accomplished so much in his adventurous life as a runner and has so much positivity and wisdom to share and this shines throughout the interview. Super down to earth and an overall incredibly human being - this one is definitely worth a listen. I'm sure you'll love it - Talk soon - Tom Bell

#56 Dean Karnazes - Ultrarunning Legend

Dani Iannone

This one is definitely worth a listen - a terrific catch up with Dani Iannone a marathoner from South Jersey in the USA. Dani sets big goals for herself and works for it waking up each day with "purpose and intent". Dani shares some great wisdom and tips that I really enjoyed learning about and Im sure you'll enjoy hearing about them too. Talk soon - Tom Bell

#84 Dani Iannone - Marathoner

Ian Sharman

Sharman Ultra

I had a blast talking with Ian Sharman a champion ultra runner and head coach for Sharman Ultra. Ian shares so much wisdom and his passion for running and helping others shines throughout the interview. I took a lot away from this catch up and I'm sure you'll love it. Hope you enjoy - Talk soon - Tom (photo credit: Drymax Socks)

#43 Ian Sharman - Pro 100 Mile Ultra Runner - Head Coach - Sharman Ultra

Awesome catch up today with Christina Wood - mother of 2,  a marathon runner and business owner from Orlando, Florida. Christina is a running coach and helps people online through www.strength2run.com and also through a bricks and mortar fitness business called the Athlete Factory. I really took a lot away from the interview and you'll see that the positive attitude Christina has shines through. There has clearly been a life long passion for fitness and helping others for Christina - I am sure you will get a lot out of this one. I hope you enjoy - Talk soon - Tom

Awesome catch up today with Christina Wood - mother of 2,  a marathon runner and business owner from Orlando, Florida. Christina is a running coach and helps people online through <a href="http://www.strength2run.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.strength2run.com</a> and also through a bricks and mortar fitness business called the Athlete Factory. I really took a lot away from the interview and you'll see that the positive attitude Christina has shines through. There has clearly been a life long passion for fitness and helping others for Christina - I am sure you will get a lot out of this one. I hope you enjoy - Talk soon - Tom

#34 Christina Wood - Runner - Coach - Strength 2 Run - Athlete Factory

Landie Greyling

Awesome catch up with a super adventurous athlete Landie Greyling from South Africa. Landie is also a coach and mentor with @Alpasfit, a speaker and a mother - quite an extraordinary human being.  With an incredible empowered mindset, Landie has been able to travel the world and continues to do so as a family with her husband and young son. There was so much gold to take away from Landie during this catch up , this one will have you wanting to get out their and live your adventure life.  I really loved getting to know her and I'm sure you will to. I hope you enjoy - talk soon - Tom Bell

Awesome catch up with a super adventurous athlete Landie Greyling from South Africa. Landie is also a coach and mentor with @Alpasfit, a speaker and a mother - quite an extraordinary human being.  With an incredible empowered mindset, Landie has been able to travel the world and continues to do so as a family with her husband and young son. There was so much gold to take away from Landie during this catch up , this one will have you wanting to get out their and live your adventure life.  I really loved getting to know her and I'm sure you will to. I hope you enjoy - talk soon - Tom Bell

#53 Landie Greyling - Elite Trail Runner - Coach - Mentor - Speaker - Mom - Living the adventure life. 

Debbie Skilton

I really enjoyed catching up with Debbie Skilton an Ultra Runner from Auckland in New Zealand. Debbie has a terrific mindset and shares so much wisdom throughout the interview. Debbie talks about Outlasting in a run,  having persistence and determination to see it through. Debbie being in the 100km Ultra runner club is certainly impressive on its own - this coupled with her positive and friendly attitude makes this episode definitely worth a listen. I hope you enjoy - Talk soon - Tom

#45 Debbie Skilton - Ultra Runner - Outlast & Enjoy

Oscar Olivares

Awesome chat with Oscar Olivares from Houston Texas - as he shares his life transformation when he went from 0 - Ironman in 11 months. What a cool and down to earth guy he is with many pearls of wisdom and inspiration. I hope you enjoy the episode. Share it far and wide :) Talk soon - Tom

#8 Oscar Olivares - Transformational story - 0 to Ironman in 11 months. 

Yannick Dournel

Great interview with French Ultra Runner Yannick Dournel. Yannick has gone through a total life transformation - from couch to ultra runner. He is a very positive and inspiring man completing some huge races on a plant based diet. Yannick shares his thoughts about his nutrition and how he fasts daily only eating 1 meal a day which allows him to tap into his natural energy reserves and still averages about 150km a week in training. Plenty of wisdom in this interview - I hope you enjoy - Talk soon - Tom.

#38 Yannick Dournel - French - Plant Based - Fasting - Ultra Runner - Activate Body, Mind & Soul. 

Tiffany Cromwell

I had a great time getting to know Tiffany Cromwell a professional cyclist currently in south of France. Tiffany is an inspiring woman who shares wisdom throughout the catch up - I took a lot away from this one and I'm sure you'll enjoy it too. Definitely worth a listen - talk soon - Tom Bell

#82 Tiffany Cromwell - Professional Cyclist

Kat Allen

It was great getting to know Kat Allen a triathlete from Perth in Western Australia and to hear about the challenges that Kat has overcome to be where she is in life right now. Quite a remarkable journey into triathlon and endurance activities over the last 3 years - now having completed 4 Half Ironman's - incredible. I took a lot away from my chat with Kat and hope you enjoy this one too. Talk soon - Tom Bell

#48 Kat Allen - Inspiring Triathlete - "Get out there!"

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