📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://www.maconatlanta.com 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KLSK-OmsBN0 --- ⭐ Featured Guests: Kyle and Brent Pease Kyle Pease is the Chief Inspirational Officer, and Brent Pease is the Executive Director of the Kyle Pease Foundation. Together, they’ve completed over 150 races, including multiple IRONMAN competitions, breaking barriers in endurance sports and inclusion. Their foundation raises millions to empower athletes with disabilities, creating transformative opportunities both on and off the racecourse. Connect with Kyle and Brent: Instagram: @thekylepeasefoundation Website: kylepeasefoundation.org --- 🎙️ Host: Brent Macon Brent Macon is an Atlanta-based entrepreneur, investor, and podcast host. As a dad and spiritual seeker, he's passionate about exploring how technology can help us live better, more connected lives. Through his podcast Macon Atlanta, Brent talks with interesting people about big ideas, personal growth, and building a thriving community. He believes in balancing ambition with well-being and using business as a force for good. Connect With Brent: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maconatlanta/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbyBo_7H2OpMjJ2m3mRBDng/ Twitter/X: ⁠https://x.com/MaconAtlanta/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Macon-Atlanta-61560549557983/?_rdr/ --- 📺 About the Show: Macon Atlanta is a podcast exploring big questions, bold ideas, and better living with inspiring Atlantans. Host Brent Macon sits down with innovators and thought leaders from diverse fields to delve into their stories, insights, and visions for creating a better world with more thriving. --- If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a 5-star review / like & comment to help others discover the show. You can also tweet @MaconAtlanta with your feedback, ideas, or thoughts about the episodes, and we'll personally thank you for tuning in 🙏. --- Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Background 00:01:20 - Kona IRONMAN World Championships Discussion 00:05:42 - Race Maturity and Mental Preparation 00:09:38 - Building Gratitude During Competition 00:13:06 - New York Marathon Experience 00:17:26 - Kyle and Brent's First NYC Marathon Story 00:24:54 - Race Goals and Strategy 00:28:01 - Racing Experience (150+ Races) 00:32:41 - Race Equipment and Logistics 00:34:41 - Foundation Growth and Evolution 00:38:23 - Foundation's Impact on Families 00:45:04 - Building the Foundation's Capacity 00:52:29 - Atlanta's Role and Accessibility 00:56:33 - Community Impact in Atlanta 00:59:21 - How to Support the Foundation 01:00:54 - Inspiration vs Inclusion Discussion 01:04:48 - Lightning Round: Atlanta Favorites 01:06:50 - Life Philosophy and Book Recommendations 01:09:41 - Cultural Reflections 01:13:50 - Closing Thoughts