HeyJaredThe Retired Athlete Mentality Podcast
Welcome to The Retired Athlete Mentality podcast, the podcast where we dive into the stories of former collegiate athletes who have transitioned from the competitive world of college sports to the grueling but rewarding world of endurance racing.
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- Sep 11, 2026
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EP 19: Retired Athlete Mati Dubas (opens the original)
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In this episode of the Retired Athlete Mentality Podcast, Jamal sits down with Mati Dubas as he shares his journey from being a competitive swimmer at the University of Florida to transitioning into marathon running and coaching. He discusses the mental and physical challenges of athletic life, injury prevention, building community through run clubs, and balancing a busy lifestyle. CONNECT WITH MATI Instagram - @matidubas Run Club - AM Running JOIN ME ON THE SHOW! If you played collegiat
EP 18: Retired Athlete Trevor Stewart (opens the original)
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In this episode of the Retired Athlete Mentality Podcast, Jamal sits down with Trevor Stewart. He shares his journey from college lacrosse to building a community in New York City through running and lacrosse. He discusses resilience, community building, and the importance of access and representation in sports. What started as recreational play eventually became a serious pursuit through club lacrosse, inspired by the competitive environment around him. CONNECT WITH TREVOR Instagram - @trev
EP 17: Retired Athlete Preston Ruth (opens the original)
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In this episode of the Retired Athlete Mentality Podcast, Jamal sits down with Preston Ruth as he shares his journey from college athletics to life after sports, emphasizing mental resilience, the importance of community, and balancing training with life. He discusses his experiences with injury, transitioning to road racing, coaching, and his new book, offering valuable insights for athletes navigating life beyond competition. CONNECT WITH PRESTON Instagram - @pruthruns Website - Again
EP 16: Retired Athlete Drew Wendel (opens the original)
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In this episode of the Retired Athlete Mentality Podcast, host Jamal welcomes Drew Wendel from Kennesaw State University. Drew shares his transition from competitive sports to endurance and functional fitness. After an outstanding college tennis career and setting all-time records at Kennesaw State, Drew transformed his mindset, embracing new challenges in endurance racing, Hyrox, and marathon running—all while balancing family and a professional career. CONNECT WITH DREW Instagram - @hybridw
EP 15: Retired Athlete Cheyanne Stewart (opens the original)
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In this episode, Cheyanne Stewart shares a powerful story of reinvention through sport. She shares how she went from discovering golf as a high school sophomore in Arizona to becoming a standout collegiate player at Mesa Community College and North Carolina A&T, where she helped carry winning traditions and earned a national championship. CONNECT WITH CHEYANNE Instagram - @cheyanne.stewart JOIN ME ON THE SHOW! If you played collegiate or professional sports and you now enjoy endurance sports
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