Category: Running

Steve Serio is a Paralympic Gold Medalist, ESPY winner for Best Male Athlete with a disability and currently plays for the New York Rolling Knicks. After being paralyzed at 11 months old following a tumor removal, Steve would later make sure that did not get in his way. He found wheelchair basketball, worked hard and grew from it, letting it blossom into a career. On the show, he details how to embrace the journey, grow through all challenges and continue to work hard to live your life to the fullest! Regardless of the hand your dealt!

Welcome back to another season of Embrace You Core! Season 1 had so many highs and inspiring moments, get ready for Season 2!  Featuring: Olympic Gold Medalists, surgeons and inspirational people in the health and wellness field. Listen in for how to connect with us in the show, we’re looking to hear from you!

In October 2015 Whitney was at peak training for the upcoming marathon when she became injured. After a few months of being unable to run, Whitney found SPEAR and met a team of people devoted to her care.

“I had the good fortune of working with Joe, Brooke, Michael, Justin and Lindsay. They have helped me stick to a plan, have faith in the healing process, and believe that I will be strong enough to race again.”

Despite the physical and mental hurdles that come along with being physically injured, Whitney found that her team at SPEAR helped her reach her goals, including reaching the Timberman Half Ironman finish line with a personal record time of 5:33.

“I am thrilled to be able to walk to the start line of the NYC marathon for the first time and race with intention. I know now that injury is just a reminder of that which needs to be strengthened. The SPEAR team has my back and that is a great feeling.”

On today’s show we had Heidi Jones founder of SquadWOD and top personal trainer in 2017. Some highlights from our conversation included:

• Heidi detailing how in order to empower yourself, you must empower others.
• The need to get comfortable in uncomfortable situations in order to grow.
• Always try to create an open conversation with other people to truly connect.
• The need to celebrate your worth and owning everything that you are.

On today’s show we hosted Dr. Mark Klion, a board certified Orthopedic Surgeon & endurance athlete based in NYC,NY. Some highlights from the conversation included:

• Dr Klion sharing personal stories of pushing through both as a surgeon and endurance athlete.
• The need to always recognize and understand how to react to the situation you’re in.
• Elaborating on how the process of being creative is a catalyst for greatness.
• Always being prepared to change and adjust your plan when necessary to succeed.

Bio: Dr. Mark Klion