New England Endurance
Celebrating New England's thriving endurance sports culture.
Our mission is to passionately showcase and celebrate the vibrant endurance sports culture thriving in New England. Through engaging conversations, local endurance athletes (Art Trapotsis and Eric Schenker) embark on a journey to uncover the essence of the region's clubs, group rides, cherished routes, legendary races, and the devoted community of athletes who proudly call New England home.
From the exhilarating realms of road cycling to the rugged trails of mountain biking, from triathlons to ultramarathons, from open-water swimming to collegiate rowing, this podcast is a tribute to the challenges, victories, and compelling narratives that shape the endurance sports landscape in this distinctive part of the United States.
With a commitment to fostering connections, providing valuable insights, and igniting inspiration, we strive to unite, inform, and empower the New England endurance community.
New England Endurance
Embracing Inclusivity in Endurance Sports with Adina O'Neill of Team B*Real
In this episode we chat with Adina O'Neill, founder of Team B*Real, an endurance sport community where athletes of any size, color, identity, age & ability are empowered to achieve their personal goals.
Adina shares how she helps ordinary people unleash the extraordinary athlete inside by having fun, training smart and building confidence. Adina is a marathon swimmer and triathlete who has completed in over 100 endurance events including the Paris Marathon, ice swims, a 13 mile swim, IRONMAN Mont Tremblant, and a 200 mile single day bike ride.
Not everyone who has the desire to achieve athletic goals feels like they belong. Team B*REAL, based out of Massachusetts but with membership nationwide, is a family of endurance athletes, where every body is accepted. You’ll find a safe space where “regular” people discover they can be extraordinary athletes. Everyone is welcome for judgment-free camaraderie and fun in a community of support and confidence. All you have to do is show up.
Please give this episode a listen! Adina can be found on instagram @adina_oneill_real_fitness
Art & Eric embark on a journey to showcase and celebrate the endurance sports community in New England.
