Episode 22. The S.O.S. Survival of the Shawangunk's

<p><strong>What if the most meaningful race of your life wasn&#39;t the biggest one — but the one closest to home?</strong></p><p>In this episode, host Erin Quinn celebrates the 40th anniversary of the SOS — Survival of the Shawangunk&#39;s — a one-of-a-kind grassroots triathlon in New Paltz, New York that goes bike, run, swim, run, swim, run, swim, run through some of the most stunning terrain in the Northeast.</p><p>Erin shares the full story: the race&#39;s origins with founder Don Davis, her years of watching from the sidelines as a journalist and fan, her humbling first attempt at the Cape Cod offshoot (complete with a cop car sweeping her in dead last on the bike), a sprained ankle two weeks before race day, and the moment she finally crossed the finish line and heard the words — <em>&quot;You are a survivor.&quot;</em></p><p>This one is for anyone who has ever stood on the outside of something intimidating and wondered, <em>&quot;Could I actually do that?&quot;</em></p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>What makes the SOS unlike any other triathlon in the world</li><li>The history of a 40-year community institution</li><li>Training on borrowed bikes, clip-in shoe disasters, and humble pie</li><li>Why local, grassroots events deserve your support</li><li>How to work your weaknesses and do something scary</li></ul><p>🔗 Learn more: [sostriathlon.com</p><p>The GunksCast with Jeff Weiss &amp; Glenn Lapolt, specifically they&#39;re deep dive into the race, its history and competitors in Episodes 1-9 [thegunkscast.com]📧 Coaching inquiries: <a href="mailto:erinmaryquinn@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">erinmaryquinn@gmail.com</a> | or on her website at erinmaryquinn.com</p><p></p>