Drive to Survive with Guenther Steiner and Team USA Bobsled Aspirations with Karen Hubbard

On today's show I sat down with two guests to talk about speed – one on ice and the other on the race track. My first guest was Karen Hubbard, a Purdue-trained engineer, Westfield High School track coach, and rising rookie on Team USA bobsled. Karen shares her unexpected journey from high school track standout to budding bobsled star, discussing the physical and mental challenges, as well as the training and selection processes involved in the sport. Additionally, Karen reflects on overcoming personal health battles and how her diverse career path, including time as a McKinsey consultant and entrepreneur, prepared her for this new athletic pursuit. My second guest features a special interview with Guenther Steiner, known from Netflix's Drive to Survive, who offers insights into the world of F1 racing and previews his upcoming live show in Indianapolis. You are going to learn about: - Karen's Transition from the Corporate World to Athletic Pursuits - Karen's Training Regimen for Team USA Bobsledding - Drive to Survive, F1 Racing and Guenther Steiner's Live Show in Indy Thank you to our partners: Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance Check out these great clips from the show: 02:09 Guest Introduction: Karen Hubbard, Team USA Bobsled 04:57 Karen's Athletic Journey and Early Influences 09:20 Transition to Coaching and Professional Life 16:53 Discovering Bobsled and Pursuing Olympic Dreams 24:15 Bobsled Combine Experience 25:22 Morning of the Combine: A Moment of Gratitude 26:03 Unexpected Warmup Routine 26:26 First-Time Bobsledders: A Unique Experience 27:19 Performance and Feedback at the Combine 29:51 Invitation to Rookie Camp 30:48 Rookie Camp Experience 34:05 Push Championships and Team Selection 45:33 Challenges and Realities of Being an Olympic Athlete 49:17 Supporting an Olympic Dream 49:28 Fundraising and Sponsorship 50:05 Journey into Bobsledding 50:45 Shoutout to Jasmine Jones 51:09 Bobsled Training Insights 52:05 F1 on Ice 53:38 Indiana Pride and Community 54:37 Hidden Gems and Notable Hoosiers 57:29 Final Thoughts and Encouragement 58:54 Guest Introduction: Guenther Steiner, F1 Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.