Episode 42 - Stu & Steph chat with Shantelle Abshire with Root2Rise Yoga Studio.  In this episode we hear about Shantelle's journey, from discovering her own practice to opening and running Root2Rise Yoga Studio.  Tune in to hear how yoga found her, along with community, unity, and connection. Find The Southdown Collective on: Website: https://anchor.fm/southdowncollective Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/southdowncollective Instagram: instagram.com/southdown.collective Results: Q50 Bleau Moon 10 Miler: https://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=83882 5 Miler: https://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=83883 Upcoming Events:  Beast For A Day Ultra: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=84933 Veterans Memorial Bridge 5K: https://raceroster.com/events/2021/48294/veterans-memorial-mississippi-river-bridge-runwalk Weir Removal Boat Parade: https://fb.me/e/3LmqLSE0g Wildcat Ultra (Pensacola): https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=80954 Grand Isle Clean Up: https://fb.me/e/10lbrq7qN Q50 Crossroads: https://fb.me/e/1FvUuTCkV 1st Annual Maw Maw Walker: https://fb.me/e/j0oVf91jw East Bank Bridge Park "Riverside Oaks" 5K: https://raceroster.com/events/2021/48987/east-bank-bridge-park-riverside-oaks-5k-and-half-mile Kelsey Bradley Favrot Memorial 5K: https://raceroster.com/events/2021/47896/kelsey-bradley-favrot-memorial-runwalk Northshore Half Marathon and 10 Miler: https://fb.me/e/A0IaoVTm Huey P Long Bridge 5K: https://www.hueyprun.com/ Shantelle mentioned: Rodney Yee: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodney_Yee Mrs. Jumpies: https://www.instagram.com/mrs.jumpies Veterans Yoga Project: https://veteransyogaproject.org Root2Rise Website: https://root2rise.yoga/ Root2Rise Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/root2rise.studio/ The Southdown Collective is a weekly podcast to inform and unite local athletes to training, groups, events, and opportunities to further develop our fitness community.

Episode 41 - Steph & Stu chat with Brad Cortez.  Brad was a multi sport athlete growing up that quickly learned he had a natural running ability.  In this episode we get to hear a few highlights from Brad's childhood, a huge obstacle he overcame, what the running community means to him, and more. Find The Southdown Collective on: Website: https://anchor.fm/southdowncollective Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/southdowncollective Instagram: instagram.com/southdown.collective Upcoming Events: Q50 Bleau Moon 5 and 10 Miler: http://www.q50races.com/2018/08/06/q50-races-bleau-moon-5-miles-aug222019/ Beast For A Day Ultra: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=84933 Veterans Memorial Bridge 5K: https://raceroster.com/events/2021/48294/veterans-memorial-mississippi-river-bridge-runwalk Brad mentioned: Dufrene Driving: https://www.dufrenedriving.com/ Gator Racing: https://www.facebook.com/Gatorracing The Southdown Collective is a weekly podcast to inform and unite local athletes to training, groups, events, and opportunities to further develop our fitness community.

Episode 40 - Stu & Steph chat with Nicole James of JAG. In this episode we get to hear how Nicole got started in gymnastics and her journey to owning and managing JAG for the last 17 years. Find The Southdown Collective on: Website: https://anchor.fm/southdowncollective Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/southdowncollective Instagram: instagram.com/southdown.collective Upcoming Events: Q50 Bleau Moon 5 and 10 Miler: http://www.q50races.com/2018/08/06/q50-races-bleau-moon-5-miles-aug222019/ Beast For A Day Ultra: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=84933 Veterans Memorial Bridge 5K: https://raceroster.com/events/2021/48294/veterans-memorial-mississippi-river-bridge-runwalk Nicole mentioned: JAG Website: https://jamesacademy.com/ JAG Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamesacademy JAG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/team_jag/ The Southdown Collective is a weekly podcast to inform and unite local athletes to training, groups, events, and opportunities to further develop our fitness community.

Episode 39 - Steph & Stu chat with Kip Rohner & Matt Porche of the Nicholls HUDDLE UP! Club.  We get to hear all about what the HUDDLE UP! Club is, why it was started, who it benefits, and events YOU can participate in... like the upcoming 4th Annual HUDDLE UP! on the 50 - 5K. Find The Southdown Collective on: Website: https://anchor.fm/southdowncollective Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/southdowncollective Instagram: instagram.com/southdown.collective Upcoming Events: Red Dress Run: http://www.neworleanshash.com/rdrsignup.asp NSU Huddle Up On The 50 5K: https://runsignup.com/Race/LA/Thibodaux/HUDDLEUPonthe505KRunWalk Q50 Bleau Moon 5 and 10 Miler: http://www.q50races.com/2018/08/06/q50-races-bleau-moon-5-miles-aug222019/ Beast For A Day Ultra: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=84933 Veterans Memorial Bridge 5K: https://raceroster.com/events/2021/48294/veterans-memorial-mississippi-river-bridge-runwalk Kip & Matt mentioned: Website: https://huddleuponline.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuddleUpNSU/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huddleupnsu/ The Southdown Collective is a weekly podcast to inform and unite local athletes to training, groups, events, and opportunities to further develop our fitness community.

Episode 38 - Stu & Steph chat with Stefanie Slekis, an incredible runner who is the head cross country and track & field coach at Nicholls State University.  We talk about Stef's running career, as well as her coaching style, and more. Find The Southdown Collective on: Website: https://anchor.fm/southdowncollective Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/southdowncollective Instagram: instagram.com/southdown.collective Upcoming Events: Red Dress Run: http://www.neworleanshash.com/rdrsignup.asp NSU Huddle Up On The 50 5K: https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/LA/Thibodaux/HUDDLEUPonthe505KRunWalk?remMeAttempt= Q50 Bleau Moon 5 and 10 Miler: http://www.q50races.com/2018/08/06/q50-races-bleau-moon-5-miles-aug222019/ Beast For A Day Ultra: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=84933 Veterans Memorial Bridge 5K: https://raceroster.com/events/2021/48294/veterans-memorial-mississippi-river-bridge-runwalk Stefanie mentioned: Nicholls State University Athletics: https://geauxcolonels.com/ 2021 XC Invitational: https://geauxcolonels.com/sports/2019/8/22/colonel-5k.aspx Amanda Rego: http://amandarego.com/ The Southdown Collective is a weekly podcast to inform and unite local athletes to training, groups, events, and opportunities to further develop our fitness community.

Episode 37 - Stu, Steph, and Steve chit-chat about racing, training, and more. This episode is real and relaxed with some behind the scenes shenanigans and bloopers for your listening delight ;-) Find The Southdown Collective on: Website: https://anchor.fm/southdowncollective Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/southdowncollective Instagram: instagram.com/southdown.collective Upcoming Events: Q50 Big Easy Big Heart 5K: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=84413 Rivershack Tavern 2-Miler: https://raceroster.com/.../rivershack-tavern-gretna-runwalk Spillway Classic 3 Mile Trail Run: https://www.runnotc.org/races/2021/spillway.shtml NSU Huddle Up On The 50 5K: https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/LA/Thibodaux/HUDDLEUPonthe505KRunWalk?remMeAttempt= Q50 Bleau Moon 5 and 10 Miler: http://www.q50races.com/2018/08/06/q50-races-bleau-moon-5-miles-aug222019/ Steph, Stu, Steve mentioned: St. Jude Marathon - https://www.stjude.org/get-involved/fitness-fundraisers/memphis-marathon/register.html?sc_dcm=58700007046383736&sc_cid=kwp&sc_cat=b&gclid=CjwKCAjw87SHBhBiEiwAukSeUbc-ERtxm1YtkN3BtMf85tNsFs3YC-mlEcxdEJta_7nQe5rwY-OxShoCcIkQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Children of the Cane ultra - https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=84350 Rock 'n' Roll Savannah: https://www.runrocknroll.com/savannah-register#register How TO BE Superhuman podcast (S2 Ep.12): https://www.redbull.com/gb-en/podcast-episodes/how-to-be-superhuman-s2-e12 The Southdown Collective is a weekly podcast to inform and unite local athletes to training, groups, events, and opportunities to further develop our fitness community.

Episode 36 - Stu & Steph chat with Ryan Orgeron, owner of Lifted Nutrition & Fitness. Ryan went from being a young teen living a sedentary lifestyle fueled by junk food, to a thriving young man who is now a registered dietitian and weight trainer with his own business and gym. Listen to hear all about Ryan's journey, as well as why you should check out Lifted Nutrition & Fitness in Thibodaux and all it has to offer. Find The Southdown Collective on: Website: https://anchor.fm/southdowncollective Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/southdowncollective Instagram: instagram.com/southdown.collective Upcoming Events: Q50 Big Easy Big Heart 5K: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=84413 Rivershack Tavern 2-Miler: https://raceroster.com/events/2021/48044/rivershack-tavern-gretna-runwalk Spillway Classic 3 Mile Trail Run: https://www.runnotc.org/races/2021/spillway.shtml Ryan Mentioned Lifted Nutrition & Fitness: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liftednf/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liftednf/ The Southdown Collective is a weekly podcast to inform and unite local athletes to training, groups, events, and opportunities to further develop our fitness community.

Episode 35 - Steph & Stu chat with Cale Guidry. While Cale dabbled with other sports like football and running, cycling has always been the activity that stuck. From solo to group, Napoleonville to Italy, tune in to hear about Cale's journey and how the two wheels have helped him keep pushing through. Find The Southdown Collective on: Website: https://anchor.fm/southdowncollective Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/southdowncollective Instagram: instagram.com/southdown.collective Upcoming Events: Lazy Hound Firecracker 4-Miler: https://www.lazyhoundracing.com/firecracker-4-miler Hotter Than Hell Marathon: http://www.hotterthanhellmarathon.com Q50 Big Easy Big Heart 5K: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=84413 Rivershack Tavern 2-Miler: https://raceroster.com/events/2021/48044/rivershack-tavern-gretna-runwalk Spillway Classic 3 Mile Trail Run: https://www.runnotc.org/races/2021/spillway.shtml Cale Mentioned: UCI Gran Fondo World Series: http://www.ucigranfondoworldseries.com LAMBRA (Louisiana & Mississippi Bicycle Racing): http://www.lambra.org The Southdown Collective is a weekly podcast to inform and unite local athletes to training, groups, events, and opportunities to further develop our fitness community.

Episode 34 - Stu & Steph chat with Nikki Simmons. We get to hear what activities Nikki participated in growing up in Iowa and what brought her down to Louisiana. Hear about many of the memories she has made with those of us who were fortunate enough to cross paths with her while she was here. Find The Southdown Collective on: Website: https://anchor.fm/southdowncollective Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/southdowncollective Instagram: instagram.com/southdown.collective Upcoming Events: 4th Annual Colonel 5K: https://fb.me/e/E32z1p2S Southern Firecracker 70.3 Triathlon: https://southernfirecracker.com Freedom Fest Triathlon: https://www.trisignup.com/Race/LA/NewRoads/FreedomFestTri Lazy Hound Firecracker 4-Miler: https://www.lazyhoundracing.com/firecracker-4-miler Hotter Than Hell Marathon: http://www.hotterthanhellmarathon.com Nikki Mentioned: RAGBRAI: https://ragbrai.com Rock 'n' Roll Savannah: https://www.runrocknroll.com/savannah The Southdown Collective is a weekly podcast to inform and unite local athletes to training, groups, events, and opportunities to further develop our fitness community.

Episode 33 - Steph & Stu chat with Leeza Iver. Leeza talks about growing up playing soccer, the fun and the sacrifice.  She also tells us the story of how she signed up for her first full Ironman shortly after completing her first 5K.  Listen in to hear Leeza's journey, what her training looks like, and even get some race day nutrition advice. Find The Southdown Collective on: Website: https://anchor.fm/southdowncollective Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/southdowncollective Instagram: instagram.com/southdown.collective Upcoming Events: Q50 Run to the Hills: http://www.q50races.com/2018/06/21/q50-run-to-the-hills RiverShack Tavern 2 Mile (Eastbank): https://raceroster.com/events/2021/47957/rivershack-taverns-river-runwalk 4th Annual Colonel 5K: https://fb.me/e/E32z1p2S Southern Firecracker 70.3 Triathlon: https://southernfirecracker.com Freedom Fest Triathlon: https://www.trisignup.com/Race/LA/NewRoads/FreedomFestTri Lazy Hound Firecracker 4-Miler: https://www.lazyhoundracing.com/firecracker-4-miler Hotter Than Hell Marathon: http://www.hotterthanhellmarathon.com Leeza Mentioned: 4D Racing: https://www.4dracing.com Dream Adventures: www.dreamadvs.org The Southdown Collective is a weekly podcast to inform and unite local athletes to training, groups, events, and opportunities to further develop our fitness community.