Endurance Cartel Javier Pineda

In today’s episode of the Endurance Cartel, we are joined by Federico Muyshondt, CEO at BODYARMOR Sports Nutrition. After finishing his MBA in Business Administration at Ryce University in Texas, Federico went on to work with titans in the food & beverages industry like Procter & Gamble, PepsiCo, and Danone.
Friends for years, Federico and Javier reminisce about their childhood memories, the important moments in Federico's journey to becoming the man Coca-Cola trusted to bring down Gatorade, their main competitor in the sports drinks niche, and how Kobe Bryant was one of the most important influences in Federico's career.
 
In today’s episode:
 
(02:12) Federico Muyshondt joins the show, reminiscing over his friendship with Javier and his family.
(04:50) First reaction of Federico when he received an offer to run Coca-Cola. 
(07:30) A dream of taking down the competition in the industry
09.00) The Why behind Federico’s career in the health industry.
(11:00) The importance of hydration in BodyArmour’s product conception.
(13:00) The changes that Federico wants to operate on PowerAid.
(15:10) The proper way to implement sports drinks in our routines.
(17:45) BODYARMOR- communication and promises to the consumer.
(20:20) The new trendy practice of boosting caffeine in sports drinks.
(21:15) The days when Coca-Cola was a sports drink compared to today.
(22:40) The importance of picking brands we trust from people we trust.
(23:55) The reason behind Kobe’s investment in BODYARMOR.
(26:00) Kobe Bryant’s legacy through BODYARMOR’s social initiatives.
(27:30) The moment endurance sports made Federico feel superhuman.
(31:30) A deeper reason behind hitting the gym and eating healthy.
(33:30) The person that inspired Federico to become who he is today.
(37:20) Federico’s advice to anyone listening.
 
Quotes:
“This obsession of becoming better, this obsession that becomes a passion and gives you more energy than it consumes. That’s when the magic happens. That’s what the mamba mentality is all about. Kobe used to say we rest at the end, not in the middle.”
“More than 50% of the time, sports drinks are consumed while not performing activities...so if you’re going to have a sports drink, make sure that you have one that is better for you, natural, and not loaded with calories and sugar.”
“When Kobe was asked how he chooses a business to invest in, he said that the product should be a superior product but most importantly the founder and the passion of the team behind the product. If that passion is really an obsession and he sees that fire within the team.”
“This is a brand that carries on in Kobe’s memory, we talk about him all the time. We live the mamba mentality all the time.”
“I see myself as a corporate athlete. The job that I have with the time commitments but not forgetting about my family. You have to be physically and mentally crisped all the time”. 
“My dad was the person who taught me the mamba mentality before it existed. A week after his death, I get a call to be the CEO of the company that Kobe BRYANT founded.”
“Surround yourself with people that are better than you. Be humble enough and don’t be insecure to surround yourself properly...Don’t forget that nobody gets it right the first time, just keep going.”
“More than your job, more than your college, by far the most important decision of your life is your partner.”
 
Links selected from this episode:
 The Mamba Mentality-is a way of life and a perspective developed and written about by Kobe Bryant in his book. Bryant defines mamba attitude as continually striving to be our best selves. He said that it refers to people being better each day than they were the day before. Simply defined, the mamba attitude is about facing your anxieties and becoming your best self.
BODYARMOR- is a Coca-Cola Company-owned American sports drink brand. Its products include Sports, Lyte Sports, Edge Sports, and SportWater.

The world we create in our childhood dreams makes us believe that everything is possible. Although most of us outgrow them, sometimes dreams have the power to shape and influence our future.

Dumitru Dorin Prunariu, today’s guest on the Endurance Cartel is one of those people strong enough to let their dreams guide their path in life. After graduating from the Physics and Mathematics high school in Brașov, Dorin went on to the Politehnica University of Bucharest where he obtained a degree in Aerospace Engineering.

In 1978, while working for the Romanian Aeronautic Industry, he was selected for spaceflight training in the Russian Intercosmos Program. After obtaining the highest marks in his three years of training in the program, Dorin became the first Romanian astronaut and the 103rd human being to fly into space.

Listen to Dorin’s fascinating story about testing the limits of human endurance and surviving for eight days in outer space, aboard the space station Salyute 6.

“There are certain folks who are just born with what I like to call a worrier DNA. That is who they are, whether they are a protector or a fighter, but it doesn’t mean that you’re bloodthirsty or that you hope for war”, says today’s guest of the Endurance Cartel.
 
Mike Scotti joined the United States Marine Corps Reserves while still an undergraduate at the University of Miami, Florida. After graduation, Scotti attended the Marine Corps Officer Candidate School in Quantico, Virginia. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant and served four years on active duty as an artillery officer and platoon commander in the First Marine Division. He was among the first American troops into both Pakistan and Afghanistan in the Fall of 2001 and was deployed to Iraq in early 2003. He was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal with Combat “V” for actions under fire and then was honorably discharged.
 
But, his fighting days were not over yet, as he found himself struggling to survive his post-war darkness. He found solace in helping others get through their own traumas, and while he was attending NYU Stern, Mike founded the Military Veterans Club. Later on, he was a founding Board of Directors member for the military charity Reserve Aid, which has raised over $5 million and assisted over 4,000 veteran families in need.
 
In hopes of letting go of the past, he decided that the best thing to do is to openly talk about his experiences. He co-produced and starred in the award-winning documentary Severe Clear, using his personal combat footage to chronicle his time in Iraq, and wrote The Blue Cascade: A Memoir of Life after War.
 
Join Javier Pineda on this new episode, and listen to Mike's story of surviving the real battle, the one raging inside.
 
 
In today’s episode:
 
(01:14) Meet today’s guest, Mike Scotti, author, filmmaker, speaker, philanthropist, and U.S. Marine veteran;
(02:38) Joining the Marines and getting the sense of belonging to something bigger than himself;
(07:09) When 9/11 happened he was among the first American troops in both Pakistan and Afghanistan; that’s when he shot the footage that later on was used in Severe Clear- a documentary that explores the Marine drive to Baghdad during the 2003 invasion of Iraq;
(18:09) There’s no place for doubts and fear when you’re a Marine- the realities of training for combat and people he would lay down his life for ;
(39:25) Finding the right outlet to help him let go of the past, and helping other veterans face their demons and talk about what they've gone through;
(48:12) The real endurance test- staying focused when knowing that he was responsible for everyone around him going home alive;
(54:51) His father- the man that set the standard in going the extra mile to help others;
(01:01:18) Mike’s advice- “Look back through your life and understand that sense of perspective, understand the current problems through that lens, and harness the power of discipline”;
(01:03:39) Working on releasing a new book and a tv/ streaming series called "Tailspin Finland";
(01:08:53) Are TV shows trying to depict boot camps and endurance training a hoax?  
(01:13:18) True family and brotherhood and mottos that marines live by “Esprit de corps” & “Never Above You, Never Below You, Always Beside You”.
 
 
Quotes:
 
“You train how you fight and you learn your lessons very quickly(...) (Marines) train over and over and over again with live fire, with marines who are their brothers and sisters, who they love. (...) That’s one of the reasons why the marine corps are absolutely vicious in combat.”
 
“You’re not thinking about politics when you’re there. When the bullets are flying, you think about winning the battle which means neutralizing or destroying and killing the enemy shooting at you.”
 
“A good leader leads from the front, a good leader walks the lines and meets the men, no matter where it is.”
 
“For me, the will to fight

Paul DeAngelis joins today’s episode of the Endurance Cartel Podcast to talk about the attitude and mentality one should have to engage in endurance sports such as mountain climbing or triathlons. He shares a great deal of knowledge and wisdom based on his experience and teaches us what to avoid when challenging ourselves. 
 
Paul DeAngelis has committed his life to the promotion of health, well-being, and, most importantly, performance. Paul has prioritized training and education in his performance objective.
He began coaching over 20 years ago because he is a firm believer in the POSE method's life-changing effects. His purpose as a coach is to motivate people to make positive changes in their lives, and he discovered that the POSE technique is ideal for people of all ages and abilities.
 
Paul believes in sport psychology; perceptual development and psychical training are critical to the success of any program. He fosters a positive environment to assist individuals in overcoming self-doubt or perceived limits and reaching their full potential.
Paul has also travelled the world with the CrossFit Endurance certification team, teaching other coaches about good running mechanics, nutrition, injury avoidance, and programming. In addition, he uses the power of his motivational speeches to encourage and influence people in the health and wellness sector.
 
He is a skilled mountaineer with prior experience leading and handling tough logistics. He has an extraordinary capacity to inspire various groups and bring about constructive change. Never one to rest on his laurels or get comfortable in his pursuits, Paul has added designations to his name and has taken several disciplines to guarantee he can provide premium quality teaching to his pupils.
 
In today’s episode:
(01:35): Our guest Paul Deangelis coach, professional climber, and endurance enthusiast.
(03:45): What brought Paul back from Canada to Costa Rica?
(07:00): Javier goes down the memory line with Paul and remembers some amazing moments they had together.
(09:50): Where do we have to start to engage in activities such as mountain climbing?
(15:00): How mountain climbing can complete an athlete’s form and enhance their performance.
(17:00): The difference between risk-taking and risk management.
(20:00): The mindset that made Paul Deangelis and the mental component necessary for Mountain Climbing.
(25:00): The importance of training in nature when the conditions are harsh.
(31:00): The real purpose of training for Mountain Climbing and how it should outweigh the climbing itself.
(34:55): Paul’s experience as a guide on Mount Everest and the critical situations he witnessed.
(40:15): Paul shares with us the attitude and mentality of a good coach and guide.
(46:30): The process with which Paul trains his apprentice hikers.
(51:00): The importance of group dynamics in mountain climbing.
(57:40): How Paul handles stress and panic when hiking with a group.
(01:03:30): How to deal with mistakes and failures.
(01:08:20): The moment endurance sports made Paul feel superhuman.
(01:13:05): The person that inspired Paul to go the extra mile in his journey.
(01:17:17): Paul shares a good piece of advice with us.
 
Quotes:
 
“Some people contact me to climb the highest mountains and that becomes a trophy case to them…In our consumer work here it’s the more things I achieve, the better it makes me feel. That’s a troublesome group because they are not doing it for authentic reasons so to speak…”
 
“Part of the journey in mountain climbing is finding who you are in the middle of a journey.”
 
“There is a second group of people that contact and want to do it because they want to know who they are…and that’s amazing…They come to me with something not going right in their life and with a need to be exposed to nature so they can think.”
 
“My process was: When the shit hits the fan I would get myself up and I would go outside and t

Mark Divine is a former United States Navy SEAL. He is the founder of the Divine SEAL training system, which focuses on getting people to their goals in life by focusing on the journey, not the destination.

Mark’s story began when he was just 14 years old. He had already been taking martial arts since he was 7 years old and had started training in karate and tae kwon do at a young age. He became interested in the world of martial arts because he saw how it could help him achieve his goals in life. He also attended Colgate University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and competed on the men’s swim and crew teams. [4] Divine joined PricewaterhouseCoopers (formerly Coopers & Lybrand) as a senior consultant after graduation, while studying for a Master of Business Administration at New York University Stern School of Business (graduated 1989) to become a Certified Public Accountant. [5] Divine began a parallel journey into zen meditation and Seido karate under the instruction of Grandmaster Tadashi Nakamura, where he chose to shift tracks and seek a career as a US Navy SEAL Officer. 

His military career spanned 20 years (1989-2011), during which he led missions in Asia Pacific, Africa, Bahrain, and Iraq[3]. In 2011, he retired with the rank of Commander. He now mainly focuses on helping other people reach their ultimate potential, through programs such as the SEAL fit, or books like “Unbeatable Mind”.

Produced by: www.sawandsine.co.uk

Leanda Cave joins today’s episode of the Endurance Cartel Podcast to talk about the reality of doing high-intensity endurance sports, and how running triathlons with her severe condition taught her a lot about handling the many aspects of human experience.
 
Leanda is a former British triathlete who was born on March 9, 1978, in Louth, England. She is the 2002 World Triathlon Champion, as well as the 2012 Ironman Triathlon and Ironman 70.3 World Champion, making her the first woman in history to win both championships in the same year. She represented Wales and the United Kingdom at the international level.
 
Cave won the European Under-23 title in 2001. A year later, she made her international senior debut by winning silver in the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester. She earned another silver medal at the European Championships before going on to win gold and the World Championship in Cancun, Mexico in November 2002. She was nominated for the Welsh Sports Personality of the Year Award in 2002. She was unfortunately injured in 2003 and was unable to defend her world title, although she did appear in the BBC program Superstars.
 
 
In today’s episode:
 
(1:02) Our guest Leanda Cave Professional triathlete, coach, and Ultraman enthusiast.
(2:28) Brief explanation of what an Ultraman challenge is.
(4:30) The motivation behind Leanda’s ambition to do an Ultraman.
(7:00) Leanda shares that she has an unpublished book waiting to be published.
(8:30) Training, racing, and competing at a high level with injuries.
(10:12) The way Leanda dealt with her injuries to allow herself to compete.
(11:55) Signs of athletes overtraining themselves and exceeding healthy limits.
(13:45) The relationships between knowledge and athletic performance.
(16:40) The role of technological monitors in athletic performance.
(21:45) The body type stereotype in the athletic world.
(27:10) The Norwegian success in endurance sports.
(28:20) The moment endurance sports made Leanda a superhuman.
(30:45) Leanda’s competitive side.
(32:13) The role models behind Leanda’s inspiration.
(34:50) The impact of endurance sports on emotional intelligence.
(36:25) Advice from Leanda to the listeners.
(38:08) Javier extracts some wisdom from his experience in triathlons.
(40:50) Leanda shares her next projects regarding Ultraman and coaching.
 
Quotes:
 
“Sometimes we’re not built the same way as other people and we have to accept that things in our bodies break down…There should be a constant revolving door of maintenance where we work on our issues in a way that lets us compete”
 
“It’s hard often for an individual to recognize that they need to train within their personal parameters because most athletes, especially with the mindset that I have, want to do more than they should”
 
“Knowing your biological data when racing is probably more of a cue than it is anything else. I don’t think it’s a huge advantage seeing that data, it only gives you a cue to eat or drink water when you need to”
 
“It’s not all about body type. You can be an athlete and be on the bigger side and not fit into this fitness stereotype. You don’t have to be a certain body type to be a fantastic athlete”
 
“When we are kids boys and girls are basically the same, and then adolescence happens and boys become stronger. However, the endurance side never shifts, and as I got older…I did fine in long-distance runs and I could easily keep going when everybody was falling behind me. That’s when I knew at a young age that I had more ability in endurance sports than short distance”
 
“The inspiration is not only in major sports like Baseball and Basketball. In these other small sports, a lot of kids take their role models from them too, and I think that’s why I had this opportunity in Australia to find role models in sports that I wanted to and I enjoyed”
 
“I never gave up, and there were many times when I could have. I just kept g