Dirty Chain Podcast Episode 66: Rebecca Rusch - Adventure Athlete

Overview:

In this episode of the Dirty Chain Podcast, Trevor speaks with the legendary Rebecca Rusch—Emmy-winning filmmaker, author, athlete, and founder of the Be Good Foundation. The conversation explores her diverse career, her mission-driven adventures, the purpose behind her pursuits, and how sport acts as a metaphor and training ground for life.

Rebecca Rusch shares an incredibly thoughtful perspective on how movement, adversity, and storytelling can shape lives. Through her own experiences—from finding purpose on the Ho Chi Minh Trail to leading remote expeditions and community races—Rebecca illustrates how every ride can be a catalyst for growth. She urges listeners to become explorers and to seek connection, challenge, and curiosity in their own way.

Key Topics and Timestamps:

[00:01:30] Introduction to Rebecca and her personal mission
[00:04:00] How sport and storytelling became her platform
[00:08:20] Origins in endurance and exploration
[00:13:30] Navigating solo vs. team expeditions
[00:15:15] Racing as a tool for life training
[00:20:00] Motivation, curiosity, and variety in training
[00:22:10] Community and mental health through cycling
[00:25:30] Training tips: consistency, duration, intensity
[00:30:10] Rebecca’s Private Idaho and the Be Good Foundation
[00:34:50] Core values and how to prepare for a better year ahead