Episode 1: Daniel Perry, Double Everesting Extraordinaire

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Known for his incredible double Everesting success (50+ continuous hours on the bike and over 60,000 ft of climbing) and for a 2nd place finish in XWA, a 700 mountain bike race across the state of Washington, Daniel Perry defines "epic" and "unbelievable" for most people; doing things an "ordinary" person couldn't do. However, Daniel challenges us all to rethink what is ordinary and shows us how ceilings and limits are only in your head. Full Blog Post: https://loissmith317.wixsite.com/mysite/post/daniel-perry-dreamer-do-er-and-the-indomitable-will [1:12] What was your training plan for XWA? [6:30]: What are some tips from you for faster recovery from some of these long rides? Your typical training ride is 150 miles… how do you recover from that? [14:20]: Have you ever failed at something you set a goal for? [19:53]: OK, flip side of that coin – what is your best achievement? [20:38]: What is going through your head in such a race? [27:00]: What is your super power that allows you to do these things that 99.99% of people would never be capable of? [33:54]: Who do you admire most in the cycling community and why? [40:56]: What’s next? [46:05]: Any advice for people getting started?