On Episode 7 of “The Cross Section Podcast” I got to hang out with one of the most balanced and competitive humans I know. Her name pretty much captures her spirit - Sunny - and she really is someone you want in your orbit. She joined me from Colorado where she lives and trains and works as a scientist. We talked about her backstory, bikes and many other topics including the origin of her Instagram handle: @run4funner . A gifted and hard-working athlete she once came within a whisker of qualifying for the Olympic Trials in track. Even more impressive was her decision to stop and move on with her education which ended up with a PhD. Eventually she found the bike and it's a great story. In addition to her work, she is a professional cyclist and three seasons ago finished on the 2nd step of the podium at cyclocross Nationals. Our paths have crossed many times and many places around the country. She is funny, thoughtful, and wicked smart.

This episode of “The Cross Section” is brought to you by no one officially, so I figured I would highlight one of my guest’s key sponsor’s: Grimpeur Brothers Coffee who is also a huge supporter of cycling and women’s cycling in particular. They have numerous fundraising blends in addition to their usual offerings. A link is provided in the show description. Go support the supporters of the sport we all love.

The longer we spent exploring the topics that we venture into on this episode, the more I came away from it grateful to call her a friend of mine.

Today we chat with sunny Gilbert. I think you’ll like it.

(NOTE: Due to connection issues, occasionally there is some scratchy audio. Apologies)

Thanks so much for taking some time out of your life today and I hope you had as good of a time as I did with this one. Follow me on Instagram @dcmediahaus and checkout my website to see some of the work. Also sign up and download, rate and review and subscribe wherever you source your podcasts so you’ll always know when a new show drops - it means the world. Stay Safe. And just keep pedaling.

Content Warning: A small handful of curse words by both host and guest (but mostly by the host).