Music Moves Every Endurance Mile | What’s In Your Earbuds? Guest – Heidi Baker
At Run Tri Bike, we know that music and endurance runners go hand in hand. In the latest episode of What’s In Your Earbuds?, hosts Jason Bahamundi and Joe Hardin dive deep into the connection between playlists and performance. It’s not just background noise—it’s how the right song can transform your mindset and keep your feet moving when your body wants to quit. With a mix of laughs, nostalgia, and motivation, this conversation is a love letter to music-fueled miles.
The Ultimate Training Playlist Is Here
The Everyday Athlete Podcast Network playlist is more than just a mix—it’s a community-built soundtrack to sweat. With over 30 hours of music contributed by 37 collaborators and saved by 34 listeners, this ever-evolving playlist is packed with energy. Whether you’re training for a 5K or a marathon, there are plans for race-specific sub-playlists to ensure you’ll have the right tempo for every step of your journey.
Meet Heidi Baker: Coach, Ultra Runner, Music Fan
This week’s guest, Heidi Baker—running coach, ultra runner, and host of Let’s Run That Again—joins the podcast with heart, humor, and one heck of a playlist. She shares her go-to songs like “Simple Song” by The Shins and power anthems from Lady Gaga and Fleetwood Mac. Heidi reminds us that the right beat can shift your mental state and carry you through the toughest training days.
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From Mixtapes to Streaming: Music Memories
Heidi, Jason, and Joe reminisce about the good old days of Walkmans, Discmen, and homemade mixtapes. If you’ve ever pressed “record” on your stereo at just the right moment, this episode will hit you right in the feels. Today’s streaming services make it easy, but there’s something timeless about the emotional connection to those early music moments.
Fun, Community, and Killer Questions
What song would you play if aliens landed on Earth? What album could you listen to forever? This episode leans into those quirky, thought-provoking questions that make you laugh—and think. Heidi’s dream birthday band? Death Cab for Cutie or The Postal Service (and yes, Ben Gibbard is an ultra runner too).
Run Tri Bike’s Playlist-Powered Community
The heart of this episode is the Run Tri Bike community. Listeners like Derek jump in with real-time facts and song suggestions, making it clear: this isn’t just a podcast—it’s a group run with a shared beat. Whether you’re racing the Mohican 100 or jogging your neighborhood loop, music brings us together.
Join the Conversation
Let this episode inspire your next playlist—or better yet, contribute to ours. As endurance runners, music fuels our movement, and your song could be the one that pushes someone to their next finish line.
🎧 Listen. Laugh. Run. Repeat.
What’s your go-to running jam? Share with us on Instagram or Threads and we will add it to the Everyday Athlete Podcast Network playlist.
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