Red Bull, the world-renowned energy drink brand, recently launched a new running podcast where hosts Erin Azar (from Pennsylvania) and Ayo Akinwolere (from London), celebrate the extraordinary and the everyday stories of running around the world.
In each episode, each one of the hosts interviews a different person and then, the hosts comment on the stories told by the interviewees. In the April 14, 2022 episode they interviewed Coach Adolfo Salgueiro and Estonian freestyle skier and Olympic medalist Kelli Sildaru.
Past guests include Alphatauri Formula 1 driver Pierre Gasly, British poet and novelist Helen Mort, eco-explorer Mario Rigby, hijab-wearing pioneer runner Rahaf Khatib and ultrarunner Dylan Bowman, among others. As of Thursday, April 14, 2022, Coach Adolfo Salgueiro has become part of this select group.
“The podcast producers found the story of my experience running with my dad since I was a kid – explained Coach Adolfo – and contacted me through my website. Everything happen very quickly, and, in a few days, Erin and producer Philippa Geering were interviewing me. It was an enjoyable conversation about running. I couldn’t be happier with the result.
“During the conversation, when we were talking about my experience starting to run with my dad in the mid-1970s, as a pre-teen, Erin requested we called him to join into the conversation, which he did.”
The folks from Red Bull also wrote a companion article with the takeaways from running and relationships, which was the main theme of our conversation. To read the post, click here.
A screenshot of the interview with producer Philippa and Host Erin
Book Authors: Carrie Jackson Cheadle and Cindy Kuzma Reviewed by Coach Adolfo Salgueiro
The year 2019 was for me one of those you couldn’t wait for it to end. You just hoped that a change of digits at the end of the date will magically make you leave all your woes behind. A new page has turned, hopefully bringing you better health. Not one but two inguinal hernias and a couple more non-running injuries, kept me on the sidelines for the last 8 months of the year. I couldn’t do much more than walk during that time.
A Must book for any injured athlete
When you are injured, your self-worth as an athlete suffers. There is no consolation even if the injury had nothing to do with your sporting activity, like mine. It was just your lot. Your performance if affected anyway, and it is difficult to cope with it. It becomes a mental challenge when your buddies start off their group run and you are left in the dust walking, so you can keep yourself active. It sucks, even if the fact you are just walking is already a triumph.
Here is where the book “Rebound”, comes in. Written by Carrie Jackson Cheadle and Cindy Kuzma, it takes injured athletes through all the mental and psychological stages of injuries. This way, you can gain some perspective on the reality that they are facing.
The severity of an injury can cost you from the next race to your career or every stop in between. “Rebound” will guide you through the process so you can manage your new reality an injured athlete in a non-self-destructive way and enhancing your probability of a successful recovery and return to action. Like they state in no uncertain terms: Recovery is now your sport.
Since injuries affect you more than just physically, the book structure guides you through the psychologic aspects of injuries and recovery. It also includes practical suggestions to continue moving forward while avoiding depression or despair, especially for those individuals whose identities are intricately woven with their athletic performance. Each chapter is anchored by a background story from a real-life athlete who has been through the issue treated in the chapter, who was able to rebound and return to action. This makes your situation relatable, and thus, solvable.
It is unfortunate for me that I got my hands on this book towards the end of my recovery. At that time, I had already suffered plenty and was in the last stages of my recovery. After reading it, I understand how beneficial would have been to have it the day I was told I needed surgery, so it could guide me through the process. As athletes, most of us will all get injured as we keep going, it is a matter of time. From 75-95% of runners (depending on the stats you read), will become injured at some time. I invite you to read the book now, so you can be prepared for when your number is called, or you can purchase it and have it handy for when your turn comes. If not you, somebody you already know will benefit from it.
