Beste Between Two Paddles Podcasts (2024)

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88: Book Update! Pole Pedal Paddle, Triathlon Cramps, Morton's Neuroma, Kid Fears 56:18

2+ y ago56:18

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Lauren and Jesse jump on the mic after Lauren passed a major milestone with her book and Jesse's recent win at the Bend Pole Pedal Paddle. It's been a busy year, y'know?! After some life updates, the WPL duo answer some tasty bites about board game recommendations, therapy, training for a half marathon, and more. Plus, they dig into how a triathlet…

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87: Picky Bars and Laird Superfood Update, Racing Stress-Dreams, Sha’Carri Richardson, Diet Culture Lingo, Injured-Partner Activities 1:00:51

3+ y ago1:00:51

1:00:51

It’s been a while, and just *a few* things have happened since our last episode. Jesse and Lauren jump on the mic to talk about Laird Superfood acquiring Picky Bars and answer some of your burnin’ Work Play Love questions. They talk about racing stress-dreams, what activities you can do with an injured partner (when you’re sick of watching movies),…

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86: Counting Calories, The Return Of Race Season, Spontaneous vs. Responsive Desire, Achieving The “Perfect Weight” 1:00:29

3+ y ago1:00:29

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Spring has sprung, there’s some light at the end of the pandemic tunnel, and race season is starting up again. Everyone’s excited to get back outside and into the world, and the Work Play Love duo sits down to answer your questions about it. They answer questions about counting calories, how to properly wear running shorts (with undies, or without …

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85: Depression and Communication, Pregnancy and Body Image, Moving In Together, Primary Parenting Strategy, New Business Advice 46:25

3+ y ago46:25

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You know it, we know it, vegetable lasagna knows it—communication is a huge help in finding balance in work, play, and especially love. Lauren and Jesse answer questions about navigating and communicating about depression in a relationship, how to find comfort with your changing body during your first pregnancy, what to think about when moving in w…

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84: Not Caring About Speed, Hard Conversations, Short-Term Gains vs. Long-Term Impact, Finding Time for Big Projects 1:04:27

3+ y ago1:04:27

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Finding that sweet spot between work play and love means checking your relationships with each one! And that’s just what folks are curious about in this episode. When it comes to sport, how do you balance performance (and is it OK not to?!) gains now while considering how it may affect your body and relationship with the sport in the long term? Whe…

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83: Valentine's Day Interrupted, Lauren and Jesse Catch Up, Partner's Body Noises, Awkward Dates, V-Day Stories 31:49

3+ y ago31:49

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It's been a while, folks! But Lauren and Jesse reach through the cobwebs in the mic closet and sit down for a (very belated, very special) Valentine's Day episode. Catch up with the WPL duo in everyone's favorite section: What's Going On, where Lauren gives and update on her book, and—probably more importantly—Jesse gives an update on his hernia. P…

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82: Good Riddance, 2020. 1:02:07

4y ago1:02:07

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Von Lauren Fleshman and Jesse Thomas

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81: Team vs. Individual Training, Intuitive Eating, Kids and Sports 49:19

4y ago49:19

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In another “late night” edition of the pod, Lauren and Jesse dive into the important things in life: what is the dumbest thing they’ve fought about in quarantine? When do you wear your race medals in a socially distanced world? What would each of them most likely get arrested for? Is pro runners holding hands while they run…a thing? Plus, the Work …

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80: Training Time Vs. Family Time, Primary Parent Responsibilities, Coaching During COVID, Couples And Exercise 57:01

4+ y ago57:01

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You all asked for it, and Lauren and Jesse answer: just what does a “primary parent” do? The Work, Play, Love duo discuss what primary parenting means and share how they divvy up household responsibilities. They also answer questions about how to balance training time and family time when you’re working towards a big goal, what to do if your partne…

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79: Eating While Injured, Partner Pace Differences, Marriage Advice, Social Media And Antiracism 1:06:25

4+ y ago1:06:25

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Jesse and Lauren dust off their microphones and share what they’ve been up to this summer. Lauren’s found a rhythm writing her book and Jesse’s enjoying his new role as “primary parent” (Lauren is, too). Now they’re back in the hot seat to answer your questions about the balance of work, sport, and relationships. The WPL duo hear from an athlete wh…

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78: Retirement, Dream Days, Managing Stress, Privilege, Fueling For Hard Workouts 1:05:58

4+ y ago1:05:58

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Lauren and Jesse are finally getting used to balancing Work, Play, and Love in…is it year 9 of stay-at-home? They catch up about their past month, including Jesse’s retirement as a triathlete and Lauren’s first race in over a year. They also answer questions about how to deal with high-pressure, high-stress situations, how to fuel when you’re burni…

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77. Recovering From Injuries, Moving In Together, Eating Post-Exercise, Side Hustles 1:07:32

4+ y ago1:07:32

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Quarantine is dragging on and Lauren and Jesse are busy schooling their kids, having blow-ups about injuries, setting up a campground in the back yard, and dealing with the headaches of bed time. And they're not alone! Being cooped up is working for some folks, and is a major challenge for others. Lauren and Jesse hear from listeners who are frustr…

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76: Funny Race Stories, Being An Ally, Staying Motivated In A Pandemic, Zoom Meltdowns 56:18

4+ y ago56:18

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It’s been a challenging month for everyone—including all you Work Play Lovahhhs and the Flomas duo. Some folks are losing their sh*t on Zoom. Some folks are just trying to keep their spirits up, even though they can’t get outside for a run. And some folks are getting into shouting matches with their neighbors about who should be on leash—your dog, …

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75. COVID-19, Racing With Strava, Asking For A Raise, Training In Quarantine, Deciding On Parenthood 52:42

4+ y ago52:42

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One day you’re busy at work or training for your next race, the next you’re buying economy-size boxes of Lucky Charms and trying to convince yourself you need that foot massaging doormat in the aisles of Costco. Yep. The coronavirus pandemic has dramatically affected most aspects of our daily lives. In this episode, Jesse and Lauren share how they’…

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74: DNF Marathon Trials, The First Picky Bar, Optimization Vs. Happiness, Past Decisions 47:53

4+ y ago47:53

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Appearances can be deceiving and the things you don’t know can be super surprising—like the fact that Lauren used Excel spreadsheets to cook up the first Picky Bar. in this episode, Work-Play-Lovahhhs want to know what’s going on behind the scenes. Jesse and Lauren field questions about why some (elite) athletes decide to DNF at the Olympic Maratho…

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73: Flirting At Work, Parenting And Diversity, Sleep Vs. Working Out, Break Ups 56:49

4+ y ago56:49

56:49

Jesse called and y’all answered! This week, Lauren and Jesse field questions that are a bit out of the work-play-love ordinary. They offer advice to a married person who finds themselves in flirty situations at work, they talk about raising kids to appreciate and understand diversity, they consider when to trade sleep for working out and vice versa…

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72: Training And Soreness, Trans Competitors, Relationships With Exes, Marathon Performance Consistency 58:56

4+ y ago58:56

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How do you know when you’re overdoing it? When do your emotional, physical, and intellectual efforts start yielding diminishing returns? It’s not easy to know, especially when you’re balancing work, play, and relationships. Jesse and Lauren answer questions about persistent soreness during a training cycle (does it mean you’re over-training?), whet…

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71: Valentine’s Day, Ironman Training, Running And Social Life, Sport And Libido 1:00:49

5y ago1:00:49

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It’s pretty easy to fall in love with your sport, moving your body, and chasing athletic goals. But what happens when your love of sport affects your love life? Jesse and Lauren celebrate Valentine’s Day (and their first-date anniversary) by answering your questions about the intersection of love, intimacy, and sport. They dish the dirt on what hap…

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70: Ultra-Endurance Events, Racing vs. Vacationing, Constructive Fatigue vs. Overtraining, Speed Work, Wedding Planning 1:10:10

5y ago1:10:10

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It’s been a busy few weeks for the Flomas duo. Lauren’s been laser focused on completing her book proposal (with publisher meetings on the calendar!) and coaching Little Wing athletes. Meanwhile, Jesse’s been working hard on a new product launch for Picky Bars and planning for his 40th birthday. But amidst the beginning-of-the-year craziness, they …

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69: Competitive Partners, Staying Motivated Without A Coach, Training Strengths vs. Weaknesses, “Retiring” As An Amateur 1:03:02

5y ago1:03:02

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Lauren’s got an exciting announcement about a new partnership and Jesse’s got updates about his knee (is it an injury? Is it something else??), the Picky Bars Co-exist campaign, and the all-new Picky Bars AmBADASSador program. Jesse and Lauren also answer questions about what to do when your partner is super focused on competing, how to get motivat…

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68: What Now? 2020, Mary Cain, Nike, And Your Team 1:06:27

5y ago1:06:27

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Lauren are Jesse are BACK with allllll the 2020 vibes to answer your questions about the balance of work, play, and love. But first?! Rewind. Back in November, the New York Times published an op-ed by pro runner Mary Cain about the culture of body shaming and abuse in Nike’s (now defunct) elite running group, Project Oregon. Lauren and Jesse dedica…

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67: Asking Your Coach For Help, Standing Up To Aggression, Screen Time And Kids, Alcoholism 1:04:47

5y ago1:04:47

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Advocating for yourself and your well-being can be challenging and intimidating—especially in the workplace, with family, or in a competitive team environment. And for many of us, setting boundaries isn’t the most well-honed skill. Lauren and Jesse answer questions about asking a coach for more support, how to not feel like a pushover in the workpl…

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66: Building A Healthy Relationship With Food, Family Dynamics and Sport, Playing Music, Training While Sick, Training “The Right Way” 1:29:29

5y ago1:29:29

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The holiday season is in full swing and your favorite Work, Play, Love hosts are going bananas with packed schedules for Picky Bars, sport, and family. And, no. The use of “bananas” is not a food pun. Lauren and Jesse catch up after not seeing each other for a bit and then dive into your WPL questions. They talk meditation and visualization, traini…

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65: Night-Time Edition - Gift Ideas For Athletes, When To Have Kids, Scheduling Workouts, Angry Partners 1:02:13

5y ago1:02:13

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On the eve of Thanksgiving, Jesse and Lauren settle in for a late-night edition of Work, Play, Love. Around the holidays, everyone’s thinking about family, food, exercise, and work, and Lauren and Jesse answer your hard-hitting questions. Things like, what’s their favorite Thanksgiving food? And why are age-groupers peeing on the bike during triath…

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64: Marathon Training, Lack of Love, Burnout vs. Commitment, Metrics for Success 1:17:12

5y ago1:17:12

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Sometimes it can take a long time (like Long-with-a-capital-“L” Long time) to achieve a goal. You might train to run a marathon for years, but persistent injuries and the balance of work, play, and love may keep you from your goal performances. It’s those experiences, though, that can prepare you for best races, relationships and achievements. Laur…

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Between Two Paddles Podcast

Lake + Co.

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Work, Play, Love with Lauren Fleshman and Jesse Thomas

Lauren Fleshman & Jesse Thomas

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88: Book Update! Pole Pedal Paddle, Triathlon Cramps, Morton's Neuroma, Kid Fears 56:18

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87: Picky Bars and Laird Superfood Update, Racing Stress-Dreams, Sha’Carri Richardson, Diet Culture Lingo, Injured-Partner Activities 1:00:51

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86: Counting Calories, The Return Of Race Season, Spontaneous vs. Responsive Desire, Achieving The “Perfect Weight” 1:00:29

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85: Depression and Communication, Pregnancy and Body Image, Moving In Together, Primary Parenting Strategy, New Business Advice 46:25

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84: Not Caring About Speed, Hard Conversations, Short-Term Gains vs. Long-Term Impact, Finding Time for Big Projects 1:04:27

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83: Valentine's Day Interrupted, Lauren and Jesse Catch Up, Partner's Body Noises, Awkward Dates, V-Day Stories 31:49

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82: Good Riddance, 2020. 1:02:07

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81: Team vs. Individual Training, Intuitive Eating, Kids and Sports 49:19

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80: Training Time Vs. Family Time, Primary Parent Responsibilities, Coaching During COVID, Couples And Exercise 57:01

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79: Eating While Injured, Partner Pace Differences, Marriage Advice, Social Media And Antiracism 1:06:25

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78: Retirement, Dream Days, Managing Stress, Privilege, Fueling For Hard Workouts 1:05:58

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77. Recovering From Injuries, Moving In Together, Eating Post-Exercise, Side Hustles 1:07:32

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76: Funny Race Stories, Being An Ally, Staying Motivated In A Pandemic, Zoom Meltdowns 56:18

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75. COVID-19, Racing With Strava, Asking For A Raise, Training In Quarantine, Deciding On Parenthood 52:42

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74: DNF Marathon Trials, The First Picky Bar, Optimization Vs. Happiness, Past Decisions 47:53

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73: Flirting At Work, Parenting And Diversity, Sleep Vs. Working Out, Break Ups 56:49

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72: Training And Soreness, Trans Competitors, Relationships With Exes, Marathon Performance Consistency 58:56

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71: Valentine’s Day, Ironman Training, Running And Social Life, Sport And Libido 1:00:49

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70: Ultra-Endurance Events, Racing vs. Vacationing, Constructive Fatigue vs. Overtraining, Speed Work, Wedding Planning 1:10:10

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69: Competitive Partners, Staying Motivated Without A Coach, Training Strengths vs. Weaknesses, “Retiring” As An Amateur 1:03:02

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68: What Now? 2020, Mary Cain, Nike, And Your Team 1:06:27

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67: Asking Your Coach For Help, Standing Up To Aggression, Screen Time And Kids, Alcoholism 1:04:47

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66: Building A Healthy Relationship With Food, Family Dynamics and Sport, Playing Music, Training While Sick, Training “The Right Way” 1:29:29

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65: Night-Time Edition - Gift Ideas For Athletes, When To Have Kids, Scheduling Workouts, Angry Partners 1:02:13

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64: Marathon Training, Lack of Love, Burnout vs. Commitment, Metrics for Success 1:17:12

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