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As triathletes, we love watching and racing with the pros. However, what they do is not always possible for us. This podcast is for age group triathletes that want to be part of a conversation on being the best triathlete they can be with their time, talent, resources, and level of effort. Being age group triathletes, coaches, parents, and full-time working professionals, your hosts, Jillian Carlson, Jay Cougnet and Matt Sommer will be your guide on this adventure. Each podcast, we will disc ...
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Season 2 - Episode 14 - 2024 Lessons Learned
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On the eve of Thanksgiving, Matt, Jillian, and Jay share what they are grateful for as well as the lessons they have learned thus far in 2024. Jay also shares a race recap for the JFK 50 Miler that he completed recently. We hope you all have an amazing and restful Thanksgiving! Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/paul-yudin/breakthrough…
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Season 2 - Episode 13 - Bouncing Back!
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Have you ever missed a race due to injury or some other reason that left you frustrated? What about the dreaded DNF (did not finish)? Bouncing back from these disappointing situations or even a performance that did not meet your expectations is tough. Matt, Jillian, and Jay provide some ideas on how they approach adversity when it comes to triathlo…
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Season 2 Episode 12 - Reunited!!
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It has been four months since we recorded a podcast!! We are so sorry, but we promise it was for good triathlon and life reasons that we were absent for so long! From Africa to Norway and across the United States, Matt, Jillian, and Jay were busy juggling life as age group triathletes and have no shortage of stories during this episode. Catch-up wi…
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Season 2 Episode 11 - How Does World Championship Slot Allocations Work?
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Boy are we excited for Matt and Jillian!! Hear about their race experience at 70.3 Coeur d'Alene which we turn into a tutorial about the process of qualifying and planning a trip to a world championship race!Oleh Jillian Carlson, Jay Cougnet, Matt Sommer
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Season 2 - Episode 10 - Strength Training
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What? This is a triathlon podcast, why are we talking about strength training? Don't we just care about getting faster at swimming, biking, and running? Well, yes we do! But we also want to stay healthy doing what we love and maybe get faster in a more efficient way! Between the three of us, we cover the full spectrum of excuses of why we can't see…
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Season 2 - Episode 9 - Training Motivation
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In this episode, Matt, Jillian, and Jay tackle the challenge of staying motivated to train. What do you do to stay motivated? What if it just seems like life is challenging you every day to get it done? How do you adjust a workout if you have less time then the workout you want to complete? All of these questions and more are answered. Music from #…
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Season 2 - Episode 8 - Guest: Nick Goldston
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We are so excited to go back to our season 1 roots and bring a guest on to share their journey. We hope many of you will recognize this guest's name as he is the co-host of the very popular, That Triathlon Life Podcast. Nick Goldston is a very accomplished age group triathlete and we wanted to really dive deep into his journey and hear how he came …
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Season 2 - Episode 7 - Tri Traveling
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Unfortunately, many of us do not live in locations that triathlon races are normally conducted. On top of that, many of us have to travel for work and at the very least for vacation. So how do you balance triathlon with travel? How do you make it a little less stressful so you don't add to your training fatigue? Matt, Jillian, and Jay combined have…
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Season 2 - Episode 6 - The Run - Part 1
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If you listened to the last few episodes, you probably knew what we were going to talk about next... the run! Jillian leads the boys in a discussion about the third discipline of triathlon. Things got, lets just say, personal during this episode... you have to listen to find out! Like the bike, we just scratched the surface, so we have much more to…
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Season 2 - Episode 5 - Bikes! - Part 1
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Oh my goodness!! The longest leg of triathlon has so much to unpack, doesn't it! Matt, Jay, and Jillian have only begun to scratch the surface of riding bikes! We are calling this part one because we will no doubt need to dedicate another episode in the future to bikes. Hopefully though, this episode will hit some topics that many of you will appre…
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Season 2 - Episode 4 - Our Nemesis - Swimming
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For many age group triathletes, swimming is their biggest weakness. For Matt, Jillian, and Jay, it is no different! We are mesmerized by the few that have been swimming since they were teens or younger. They make it look so easy! We hope everyone will take something away from this raw, fun, and exposing discussion of how we have come to enjoy swimm…
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Season 2 - Episode 3 - Races and Why We Pick Them
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How do you go about setting your season of races? Do you sit down all at once and select them? Do you pick them as your season goes? What bucket list races do you have? In this episode, Matt, Jay, and Jillian discuss all this and more! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/noise-cake/off-the-wall License code: XBQ8CESDZBIL6…
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Season 2 - Episode 2 - What does recovery look like for you?
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Recovery means a lot of things in the sport of triathlon. Recovery may be the time dedicated within a workout between intervals, a day off, what you do between workouts in the same day, or even what you do to prepare for a race. Matt, Jillian, and Jay talk about all their favorite means and methods to letting the body get stronger... that is the re…
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Season 2 Begins - The Journey Continues
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Jay, Matt, and Jillian took a bit of hiatus to reformulate plans and figure out how to juggle life with triathlon and recording a podcast. We are making a small adjustment to the format of the pod but it will make a big difference for everyone's training and racing! Listen to this episode for more details about Season 2 of The Triathlon Age Group J…
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Episode 49 - Guest: Jason Davidson
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From the velodrome as a kid to triathlon and beyond, Jason Davidson epitomizes longevity in endurance sports. With multiple age group podiums at the 70.3 and the full distance, Jason discusses what secrets have helped him stay competitive and reach multiple world championships. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/paul-yud…
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Episode 48 - Guest: Anthony Haddad
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No single word describes the character that is Anthony Haddad! From nearly couch to Ironman, Anthony will amaze you with his "bring it on" approach to life. Age group triathletes have a lot to learn from someone that just decides to give something a go. It might be ego, bravado, or being foolhardy. It doesn't matter, Anthony is an Ironman now and t…
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What is the secret to longevity in the sport of triathlon? Mike Gastineau started in the sport in 1985. Like many of us he was captivated by the budding sport of triathlon shown on ABC's Wide World of Sports. Fast forward to 2023... Mike demonstrated how age is just a number and tackled six 70.3's at the age of 60! What is his secret recipe of rema…
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Episode 46 - Guest: Jen Rulon
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15 full distance triathlons! Not many individuals rack up this kind of experience on the race course. Jen Rulon proved to us that she epitomizes the age group triathlon lifestyle including qualifying and racing in Kona. However, it all did not come easily and life challenged her to make changes. Listen to how Jen overcame these changes, established…
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Episode 19: Building Community by Serving the Community
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"It's our mission statement – Positively Impacting Lives By Building Community – if that doesn't say volunteer and be involved in your community, I don't know what else can!" This episode highlights the volunteer and service opportunities of four of Journey's team members. Many of our people give generously of their time, talents, and resources to …
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Episode 45: Guest: Dr. Jim Taylor
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"Where is your head at?" The space between your ears could be the biggest inhibitor of the performance you are seeking as an age group athlete. We are honored to have Dr. Jim Taylor join us on the podcast to share with us his triathlon journey as well as his expertise in sports psychology. Dr. Taylor is a very prominent expert on the topic and help…
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Known as "Sprint the Energizer Bunny" and for more than 20 years, Gina Welc has done almost everything you can imagine in the multisport universe including all distances of triathlons, marathon swims, ultra runs, and duathlon. Her spirit and positive attitude is something we all can learn from in keeping us grounded in our endeavors. We connected w…
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Episode 43: Johnny's Route to Heaven
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Matt and Jillian were a dynamic duo hosting the podcast this week because Jay was their guest to talk about his journey creating a new Fastest Known Time route called, "Johnny's Route to Heaven." If you are a regular listener to this podcast, you will already know much of the background of this story. However, regulars and new listeners will get a …
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Episode 42 - Guest: Cary Maycock
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Many triathletes dream of making it to the Big Island. How long have you dreamed of racing in Kona? Cary Maycock has been racing triathlon for 36 years! Early on she never thought she could make that Kona dream come true. Through persistence, patience, and a bit of urging from friends, Cary was able to make that dream come true this past October! W…
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Episode 41 - Guests: Tim Yount and Chad Cunningham
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In this episode we had the privilege to talk with USA Triathlon's Chief Sport Development Officer, Tim Yount and Club Program Manager Chad Cunningham about some exciting news regarding triathlon's growth at the youth and collegiate level and how we all can participate. We also discuss the state of local races and what we all can do to help support …
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Episode 40: Guest: Cami Eckhoff
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How about a little sunshine in your day now that daylight savings time is over! Cami is an absolute delight and truly loves the process of becoming better as a triathlete. As she said herself, "Racing is icing on the cake!" She clearly loves the sport and has really improved in short order to become a front of pack finisher! Be on the lookout for "…
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Episode 39 - Guest: Ironman Kay Grant
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"Kay made me do it!"... this is the rallying cry for literally dozens of athletes that took on Ironman California two weeks ago. Our one and only, Captain Kay Grant (from episode 3) took on her first full distance triathlon and absolutely crushed it! You cannot miss this episode. Kay's story and perspective is exactly why Matt, Jillian, and I creat…
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Episode 38 - Guest: Amanda Almond - KONA Special
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We welcome back Amanda Almond to the Triathlon Age Group Journey to talk about her Kona experience! Amanda is our first repeat guest and you can learn about her journey in episode 7. The Ironman World Championships was special this year with an all-female race day in Kona. Amanda shares everything about her preparation, race experience, opinion abo…
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Episode 18: Winter Work Is Possible and Better for the Community
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SFC Civil thrives on exceeding expectations and accomplishing the impossible, and one of those great impossibilities is building bridges in the middle of the South Dakota winter! Winter work actually comes with many advantages for both construction and the surrounding community! In this episode, our own Jared Gusso and Josh Dede share the secrets o…
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Episode 37 - Guest: Jackie Faye
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Six full distance Ironman events on six continents in one year? Check! Train for triathlon while covering the war on the ground in Afghanistan? Check! Training women in developing countries to go from no sports background to completing half distance triathlons? Check! You do not want to miss our conversation with Jackie Faye! Jackie has done incred…
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Get ready! Super mom Ashley Hankamp will blow you away with how well she juggles triathlon training with life. A mother of four, elementary art school teacher, and pretty good triathlete, Ashley handles all of it with seemingly effortless poise and grace. With only three seasons as a triathlete, Ashley is making quite a name for herself already and…
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Episode 35 - Guest: Andrew Harley
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We were so excited and honored to speak to the Captain of the Middle of the Pack, Andrew Harley. If you have not heard The TriDot Triathlon Podcast, you are missing out on a ton of amazing information that can improve your training and racing. Andrew is the host of the podcast and joins us for a conversation about his triathlon journey. We had a lo…
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Episode 17: Finishing with Excellence, Our New Journey Carpentry Brand
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Introducing the second of two new Journey Construction brands: Journey Carpentry! Journey Carpentry is our team of skilled craftsmen in charge of finish and detail work at the end of every project. They place the final details of each space and make the last impression before the building is turned over to its owners. They're a specialty service th…
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Episode 34 - Guest: Brett Collins
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This was a special conversation! Brett Collins is an elite age grouper that is no stranger to the podium. However, he has lessons that every triathlete has to hear regarding over training, under fueling, and simply put... the dark side of the sport. Hang on for this ride as you may need to confront yourself and ask, "Am I overtraining!?" Music from…
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Episode 33 - Guest: Doug Morris
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All the triathlon journeys that we have shared are unique and this one is no different. However, this may be the longest journey in both duration and mileage traveled to race. Doug Morris has over 35 years of experience racing in all fifty states and would you believe nearly all seven continents! His story is filled with wisdom and will leave you w…
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Episode 32 - Guests: Ciara and Bella Stockeland
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Family members participating in triathlon is not uncommon. Mothers and daughters participating in triathlon is not uncommon. But, how about a mother that started triathlon in her 40s and a daughter that started full distance triathlons at the minimum age of 18? That starts to be uncommon. Now, when both qualify for the World Championships at the sa…
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Episode 16: Starting with Excellence, Our New Journey Structural Brand
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Introducing the first of two new Journey Construction brands: Journey Structural! Journey Structural is our rugged and fearless crew in charge of erecting the steel and precast skeleton of each building. They establish the structure of both the quality of the work and the building itself. They're a specialty service that has always been a part of o…
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We are really excited to introduce you to Ness Bowden... watch out triathlon world, Ness is coming in hot! Ness has only been competing in triathlon since 2021, but she trains and races like she has been doing it for years! Here poise and composure while competing is something we all can learn from. Jay took a lot of notes during this one to help h…
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After a long sabbatical, we are finally back and ready for some more amazing triathlon age group stories!! Jillian, Jay, and Matt sit down to catch up on what has been going on the last few weeks and set the stage for the second half of the season. It's been a busy season of life for your hosts and you won't want to miss the lessons they learned! M…
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Episode 15: Building on the Legacy of Community and Company Leaders
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We talk a lot about community impact on this show, and our three guests have in one way or another positively impacted the entire Sioux Falls community and region! That's right – almost every resident of the Sioux Falls area has benefited from the work of these three men. Learn how as we talk about their legacy of positively impacting people and of…
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Episode 29 - Guest: Lauren Leblanc
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Longevity in the sport of triathlon is as much an art as it is a science. Our gains in fitness and speed initially can be quickly obtained and excite us beyond our body's capacity to absorb them. Sometimes, our body just breaks even if you did everything right. Lauren's story is one of a steady rise in the sport and then it hit an unexpected speed …
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Episode 14: Building Careers and Leaders with Project Engineers
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Don't let the name fool you! Our Project Engineers have an extensive array of responsibilities that might surprise you! Not only are Project Engineers vital to the success of our projects, but they are also vital to Journey Group's leadership model and track for career growth! Join our conversation with four of Journey Group's "PE's" as they share …
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Episode 28 - Guests: Jason Cole and Sean Howard
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The "community" is probably the most frequent reason we hear about why people love triathlon! Many of us seek that feeling of community by joining a triathlon team or club. Do you wonder how teams and clubs start? I am sure there are as many stories of how they start as there are individual journeys that we have recorded thus far! Jason and Sean sh…
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Oh boy! We are so excited to have the opportunity to talk with John Kelly! John is one of the few people whom completed the Barkley Marathon. If you are not familiar with the Barkley Marathon, you may want to watch this documentary. Not once, but twice!! John is an accomplished triathlete as well and shared so many amazing insights about how loving…
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Episode 26 - Guest: Mindy Prezeor
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For many of us, a teacher was the inspiration to get us moving in a direction in our lives. Teachers give so much of themselves to educate our children every single day. Mindy is a teacher that is inspiring hundreds of elementary, middle, and high school students every day to run. Learn about Run3rd Alliance and what it is doing to inspire not only…
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Episode 13: Likemindedness Enables Better Community Impact with Avera Health
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Having the same mission as your partners makes impacting community SO much easier - and more fun! This is no better exemplified than by Journey Group's relationship with Avera Health. Join our conversation about how both of these organizations are positively impacting the lives of real people both individually and together through the building and …
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Adversity makes us stronger! Brandy is proof positive that with the right mindset, you can propel yourself forward after fighting a battle that strips you down to the core. Celebrate Brandy by listening to her story and what she did to overcome cancer and then pay it forward to many other women with a similar battle ahead of them. Link to the Monar…
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Episode 24 - Guest: John Mayfield
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Have you ever dreamed of going "all-in" to triathlon? Would you leave a very comfortable position as senior vice president of a bank to coach triathletes? Would you leave to join an upstart triathlon company? Would you leave what is now a very mature triathlon company to go on your own to coach triathletes full time? John Mayfield has redefined him…
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Episode 23 - Jaime Clark - Sherpa Extraordinaire
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WE ARE BACK! After taking a nice break, Matt, Jillian, and Jay speak with Jillian's sister, Jaime Clark. Jaime is an accomplished age group cyclist but also an extraordinary sherpa! This is a great episode to share with your family and friends that may not know what to expect spectating and supporting a triathlete. Jaime is all class and takes the …
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Episode 22 - Guest: Dawn-Marie Cain
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Ready for some energy! Ready for some super insightful swimming tips? Dawn-Marie Cain is an amazing coach, is fully focused on her athletes, and has unique ways to help them get better. With a resume including working with Olympic athletes, Dawn-Marie talks about adult learn to swim challenges and solutions. Don't miss this one, we were so thankful…
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Episode 12: Helping Local Businesses Save Money and Make a Better First Impression with Simple Parking Lot Repairs and Maintenance
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"Parking lots are both the first thing you notice about a business and often the least cared-for part of the property as well." Journey Group offers More than Construction in many ways, one of which includes repairs, restoration, and preservation. Join our conversation about a vitally important aspect of building community that often flies under th…
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