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#77 – Jared Heath: AlthaTechnology, USMC, Infantry, Embassy Guard, Iraq, Syria, Business, Computers, Running, Faith
In this episode, Ethan interviews Mr. Jared Heath, USMC veteran and owner of AlthaTechnology. A Maine native, he joined the Marine Corps as an Infantryman and served two tours in Iraq. After re-upping, he switched to being an Marine Security Guard, or an Embassy Guard. There, he recounts stories from being in Finland, Cuba, and…
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#71 – Luke Watson: Carroll County, History, Government, Running, Reading, Education, Hard Work, Love
In this episode, Ethan interviews Mr. Luke Watson, his close friend and co-host of The Ridge Podcast. They discuss Luke’s early upbringing, love for Carroll County and its schools, and then discuss his future plans. They discuss the impact COVID had on his education, how running has changed his life, and his love for books,…
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#68 – Patrick Sharp: Coaching, Basketball, Running, Biking, Teaching, Faith
In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Coach Patrick Sharp, former teacher and coach at Carroll County High School. They cover his time playing college basketball, and his decision to get a job as a teacher. He discusses his time as a Basketball, Track, and Cross Country coach and then explains his coaching methodology. They…
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#66 – Sean Blanton/Rum Bum: Running, Training, Racing, Nutrition, Mindset, Equipment
In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Sean Blanton aka Run Bum, ultra-marathoner and owner of Rum Bum Tours. They discuss his introduction to running, how he trains, and some races he has attempted including the Florida Trail Fastest Known Time (FKT). They also discuss his preferred equipment, nutrition, and reveals secrets into the best…
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#64 – Ethan Dalton: CCHS, Running, Emory and Henry, Education, Pre-Law, Friendships, Advice
In this episode, Ethan Edwards and Luke interview Ethan Dalton, one of their closest friends. They reminisce on their meeting each other, their time running Cross Country and Track together, and funny moments on the teams. Ethan Dalton discusses his goals to become a lawyer, his time at Emory and Henry College, and his experiences…
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#61 – Recovery Fitness with Judge Geisler, Judge Harrell, and Walter Midkiff, Addiction Recovery Court, Fitness
In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Judge Geisler, Judge Harrell, and Walter Midkiff about RecoveryFitness.org and the Addiction Recovery Court. Ethan and Luke were recently invited by Judge Geisler to participate in the weekly Thursday night Recovery Fitness workouts. After working out, they sat down with the trio and discussed their plan to break…
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#56 – Shawn Montgomery: Early Life, Education, Coaching, History, Politics, Government
In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Mr. Shawn Montgomery, coach, teacher at Carroll County High School. They discuss his childhood growing up in Cana, Virginia, his parent’s jobs, and playing sports in school. Touching on the transition from St. Paul to Carroll County High School, Mr. Montgomery recounts how he became involved in Cross…
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#55 – Seth Greer: Navy, Law Enforcement, Football, Strength and Conditioning, Nutrition, Education
In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Mr. Seth Greer, Navy veteran, coach, former law enforcement, and educator. During the interview, Mr. Greer describes his time in the Navy as a Master-at-arms, including some of the challenges he faced. He then delineates his career in law enforcement, narrating his experiences working his way up the…
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#46 – Tyler Towe: Farming, Teaching, Schooling, Running, Lifting, Swimming, Functional Fitness
In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Mr. Tyler Towe, a lifeguard, substitute teacher, and student. Mr. Towe is the youngest guest they have had on the show and therefore offers a unique perspective on many of their questions. They discuss his early life, farming, various jobs including being an AmeriCorps tutor and mail carrier…
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#42 – Kevin Silvey: Ultrarunning, Art4Healing, Vitality, Mental Health, Self-Love
In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Mr. Kevin Silvey. To start, he gives a deep background into his upbringing and discusses challenges he faced. They then dive into his start into running, followed by his change in eating habits. Then they talk about his passion for art through his company Art4Healing, including his opportunities…
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#29 – Tech Sergeant Nicholas McGaughey: Air Force Reserve, Boot Camp, Tech School, Electrician, Bonuses, GI Bill, College, Recruiting
In this Episode Ethan and Luke interview Technical Sergeant Nicholas McGaughey. Sergeant McGaughey is an Air Force Reserves recruiter currently stationed in Richmond, Virginia. They discuss the enlistment process, boot camp, tech school and different jobs available in the Air Force, how the Air Force can help people get through college, serving part time through…
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#22 – Race Recap: Froggy Mountain 100 Miler, Ultramarathon, Running, Interviews, Paul Tilley, Rosie Gagnon, Zach Coggins, Andrew Harvey, Adam Small
This episode is a bit different than normal. Instead of their normal long interviews with a single person, Ethan interviewed several different people a few minutes and we Ethan and Luke also did separately recorded segments summarizing their thoughts. This episode follows and focuses on the Froggy Mountain 100 Miler, the hardest race in North…
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#20 – Paul Tilley: Trucking, Business, New River Trail Outfitters, Running, Hiking, Camping, Born to Run, Ultramarathons, Training
In this episode, Ethan and Luke interview Paul Tilley. Paul is an ultramarathoner and is an owner of New River Trail Outfitters in Galax, Virginia. They discuss his time as a trucker, his business and the services that they provide, and his introduction into running, camping, and hiking. They briefly discuss the book Born to…
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#9 – Nathan Jones: Athletic Trainer, UVA, Ferrum, CCHS, Books, Sports, Running, Advice
In this interview, Ethan and Luke interview Nathan Jones, the school Athletic Trainer, at a CCHS Cavalier Baseball game! Many times during the episode the interview is interrupted for Mr. Jones to tend to an athlete or to participate in the Baseball team’s antics. Ethan and Luke agreed to leave these parts in to demonstrate…
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#3 – Kenzie Marshall CPT/CNA/Coach: Running, JROTC, Bluefield, Coaches, Advice, Faith
In this interview, Jeffrey (Luke) and Ethan interview Coach Kenzie Marshall, a CPT/CNA that works at the Carroll Wellness Center. They ask her about her time at Carroll County High School running under two excellent coaches. At the end, they ask her if she has any advice for younger people and what the meaning of…