Under the Sun

Dec 06 2024 95 ep. 48 mins 9

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Under the Sun strives to help you live the good life by focusing on personal development, mindset, leadership, and the power of stories to inspire you to become your best. The host, Tim Hall, has two decades of experience as a leader and college coach. Hall is a lifelong athlete and former professional baseball player turned competitive cyclist. The show is recorded in the mountains of North Carolina.

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Hurricane Helene stories with Ian McDonald - #95

Dec 06 2024 72 mins

Our lives in Western North Carolina were turned upside down by Hurricane Helene. In this episode Ian McDonald and I share stories of what it was like to live through. This is Ian's second visit to the podcast, his first being #92 with Lanier Ash earlier this year. When the hurricane hit the High Country, Ian was on campus at Lees-McRae College and I was on top of Beech Mountain, ab

Back For More in 2024 - #94

Nov 26 2024 9 mins

A lot of life has happened in 2024 and in the past few months with Hurricane Helene hitting home. A short episode to lay the groundwork for some upcoming episodes about the hurricane and other significant moments in life. Time to get back in whack!

Liam Flanagan on Confidence, Positivity, and Being a Good Teammate - #93

Jun 12 2024 115 mins

Liam Flanagan is a professional cyclist racing for Team Skyline-Cadence at the UCI Continental level, and shares insight and stories into what he has been up to since our last sit down in early 2023. Liam lost confidence through a crash, rebounded and overcame it, and is now improving upon his process along the way to a future podium. We discuss his struggles, his successes, good s

Lanier Ash and Ian McDonald on Future Opportunities with Less Anxiety - #92

May 22 2024 61 mins

Lanier Ash and Ian McDonald are seniors on the Lees-McRae cycling team. We sat down to discuss their views on their future ahead, and how anxiousness and misguided perceptions have affected their outlook. This conversation stems from a previous chat we had during a road trip. I shared with them what life was like in the 80s and 90s, and they were curious to experience it for themse

Josh Foley on Closing the Gap - #91

May 16 2024 60 mins

Collegiate cycling is full of aspiring athletes who are striving to reach the next level. In this episode we speak with Josh Foley, a fierce competitor for the Lees-McRae College cycling team, and someone who has risen the ranks in collegiate to performing in the biggest races in the US. We discuss his physical development, mental development, and what the process has been like for

Reclaim Your Time And Intentions in 2024 - #90

Jan 12 2024 35 mins

Kicking off 2024 better than how we ended 2023! I share my experience in Spain along with reflections and intentions coming into the new year. I am reclaiming my time and will be focused on the meaningful. I share some thoughts and ideas on how to do this, and what happens to your well being if you do. Chin up. Lock in. Have faith. Cycle Sierra Nevada: https://www.sierranevada.cc/

Keep it Simple to Win!

Aug 29 2023 20 mins

What does it take to make progress and win towards the vision you are striving to achieve? I share five key steps on the way to winning, and if done right, the progress and momentum you build is very rewarding! Listen up and focus on these simple steps, and remember - you don't have to win to win!

How To Feel Like A Million Bucks

Aug 22 2023 36 mins

I tried to tap out early in this episode, but it took a little longer to share the ideas than I anticipated. Feeling like a million bucks is an old expression, and it requires a lot of help. I share my formula as to how to feel like a million, and the tangible ingredients it takes to feel it. I include updates on what I have been up to, how my coaching career unfolded initially, an

Take The Small Steps - #87

Jul 31 2023 13 mins

In this episode I share a personal story of taking a small step, and how taking small steps leads to achieving the dreams we imagine. This idea continues to build on the past three episodes (#84-86), and how by taking small steps takes us from the "in-between" to where we want to go. I am sure you can relate the feeling of intimidation or impossibility, but the good news is we can

Guard The Gate - #86

Jul 28 2023 36 mins

We are starting a HOT STREAK here at Under the Sun, two episodes in one week! Today I discuss a concept about guarding the gate leading into your mind. We get to decide who and what enters our gate, it is a choice. I was reminded of this choice by Marcus Aurelius and an entry in his journal called Meditations. I share 5 points to consider and focus on to guard your gate, and share