• Episode 104: Mandy Bode - A Life of Milestones

  • Apr 18 2025
  • Length: 1 hr and 22 mins
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Episode 104: Mandy Bode - A Life of Milestones

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  • Mandy Bode and I met when previous guest, Sara Oltvedt, aka @runnergirlfargo (EP34), commissioned an Athlete Bouquets mug for Mandy's Lean Horse 50 Miler. Then, I found out that Mandy was the Peloton member who helped instructor, Tunde Oyeneyin, finish the NYC Marathon. A wild story. During this episode, sponsored by Organic Pure Fuel and Previnex, we talk about:Our TwentySixDiamond necklaces 💎 (EP18)How she started her endurance sports journey in triathlon - 3 full Ironman and 9 half Ironman races across 6-7 yearsDoing her first 5K for heart kids because her oldest was born with a congenital heart defect Getting into Peloton and finding the community Her first marathons at Grandma’s in Duluth (Mandy is from Minnesota) and how she likes running in heat Other races she’s done - Stillwater, Twin Cities, New York City Finishing the New York City Marathon with Tunde Oyeneyin (we talk about how their late moms must have put them together) Here's the Access Hollywood videoHer first 50K at Afton, MN and how they made it a family affair Ranch life - 6 horses, 9 goats, 2 ducks and a baby donkey Raising two teenage girls Her tattoos and how she and her daughters all got tattoos togetherLosing her mom unexpectedly nearly 4 years agoThe abusive relationship she endured during her first marriage Her three dogs The amazing workout wardrobe she has that’s mostly Peloton apparel When she decided to go to nursing school to become a nurseHow she’s done nearly all race distances possible throughout her endurance journeySponsor Details:- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Previnex⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ALLY15 for 15% off your first order- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pure Fuel -FUEL20 for 20% off your order00:00 Welcome to Finish Lines and Milestones00:38 Celebrating My Dad's Birthday and Upcoming Marathon01:32 Race Season Excitement and Carmel Marathon Plans02:04 Shoutout to Eileen and Carmel Marathon Expo03:11 Sponsor Spotlight: Anderson's Organic Maple Syrup04:13 Introducing Mandy Bode: Ultra Marathoner and Peloton Enthusiast06:11 Mandy's Journey: From Triathlons to Peloton13:55 Balancing Family Life and Endurance Sports30:31 Mandy's Ultra Marathon Experience and Future Goals39:44 Life on the Ranch: Horses, Goats, and Dexter the Donkey44:03 Introduction to Barrel Racing44:26 Nervous Watching Fast Riding44:39 Slow Moving Horse Girl45:10 Cattle Sorting Explained45:39 Tim's Involvement with Horses46:07 Horse Allergies and Family Vacations46:48 Raising Teenage Daughters48:31 Running with the Girls48:35 Previnex Sponsorship50:13 Peloton and Running Classes53:34 Tattoo Stories58:25 Remembering Mom01:00:10 Escaping an Abusive Marriage01:04:28 Life on the Ranch01:06:15 Running and Workout Wardrobe01:07:35 Nursing Career and Family01:09:42 Ultra Marathons and Future Races01:21:28 End of the Podcast Questions
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