<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Open Wide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Open Wide is a broad range podcast created by Dr. Marco Gargano. 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He discusses topics such as self-help, business, dentistry, and so much more.</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Dr. Marco Gargano</itunes:name><itunes:email>marcogargano17@yahoo.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Education"><itunes:category text="Self-Improvement"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/940da336-a227-4590-b80d-8f3ae60f98cf/44610349-1760504679483-63b4633567eba.jpg"/><item><title><![CDATA[Ironman Arizona Recap]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Marco shares his experience with Ironman races, detailing the preparation, challenges, and setbacks faced during the race. The conversation provides insights into the physical and mental demands of training for and participating in an Ironman race. Marco shares his experience of participating in an Ironman race, highlighting the physical and mental challenges faced during the swim, bike, and run legs. He discusses the supportive environment, emotional moments, and unexpected inspiration encountered throughout the race. The post-race recovery and the mental impact of the experience are also explored.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Ironman races consist of swimming, biking, and running</li><li>Training for a full Ironman race requires a significant time commitment Ironman race challenges</li><li>Physical and mental endurance</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Ironman Races</li><li>08:31 Ironman Arizona and Race Preparation</li><li>27:26 The Swim Leg: Overcoming Challenges</li><li>34:09 Biking Leg: Volunteers and Supportive Environment</li><li>39:22 Running Leg: Aid Stations and Emotional Moments</li><li>46:14 Post-Race: Physical and Mental Recovery</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">94988410-36c6-41d2-af01-33e03db412f5</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Marco Gargano]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 06:12:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/b0c067b6c6b263cbf9eb3ebb5756042c1d1e2649f0ad2f85cb77df26273033c9/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5NDk4ODQxMC0zNmM2LTQxZDItYWYwMS0zM2UwM2RiNDEyZjUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI5NDBkYTMzNi1hMjI3LTQ1OTAtYjgwZC04ZjNhZTYwZjk4Y2YiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OGU3YjE3NTBlZmZlNjVjNzc0Y2MwYjMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk0NzgwNWRiMDM1NGIzYzUwYmRmNGJlL21hcmNvcy1zdHVkaW8td2l0OGEtY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNS0xMi0yMV9fNi02LTM3Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="36387988" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Dr. Marco shares his experience with Ironman races, detailing the preparation, challenges, and setbacks faced during the race. The conversation provides insights into the physical and mental demands of training for and participating in an Ironman race. Marco shares his experience of participating in an Ironman race, highlighting the physical and mental challenges faced during the swim, bike, and run legs. He discusses the supportive environment, emotional moments, and unexpected inspiration encountered throughout the race. The post-race recovery and the mental impact of the experience are also explored.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ironman races consist of swimming, biking, and running&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Training for a full Ironman race requires a significant time commitment Ironman race challenges&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Physical and mental endurance&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Introduction to Ironman Races&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;08:31 Ironman Arizona and Race Preparation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;27:26 The Swim Leg: Overcoming Challenges&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;34:09 Biking Leg: Volunteers and Supportive Environment&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;39:22 Running Leg: Aid Stations and Emotional Moments&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;46:14 Post-Race: Physical and Mental Recovery&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:45:03</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/940da336-a227-4590-b80d-8f3ae60f98cf/44610349-1760504679483-63b4633567eba.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Ironman Arizona Recap</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intentionality]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this inaugural episode of Open Wide, Dr. Marco Gargano introduces himself and discusses the importance of intentionality in life and career choices. He shares personal anecdotes, including his unique dating app prompt about the moon landing, to illustrate how our actions are often rooted in deeper intentions. Marco emphasizes the value of time and the need to prioritize what truly brings joy, while also exploring the balance between passion and practicality in professional pursuits.</p>]]></description><link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marcoco/episodes/Episode-1-Intentionality-e39i6dp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">1268ecef-6ced-4544-9991-3d742548effd</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Marco Gargano]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 05:08:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/55744c3857d5e67ad4df660191f7f09e1389b82a9362967698d4d1d9d23aa8ec/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzNWQxNzEzNy0wNGVhLTQ3YTYtOGM2NC1kNTU0NGJjYjdhMTIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI5NDBkYTMzNi1hMjI3LTQ1OTAtYjgwZC04ZjNhZTYwZjk4Y2YiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OGU3YjE3NTBlZmZlNjVjNzc0Y2MwYjMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy85NDBkYTMzNi1hMjI3LTQ1OTAtYjgwZC04ZjNhZTYwZjk4Y2YvZXBpc29kZXMvMzVkMTcxMzctMDRlYS00N2E2LThjNjQtZDU1NDRiY2I3YTEyLzQwOTI5NDIyMy00NDEwMC0yLTJhZWNkMzY2OTk4MTgubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="8248005" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this inaugural episode of Open Wide, Dr. Marco Gargano introduces himself and discusses the importance of intentionality in life and career choices. He shares personal anecdotes, including his unique dating app prompt about the moon landing, to illustrate how our actions are often rooted in deeper intentions. Marco emphasizes the value of time and the need to prioritize what truly brings joy, while also exploring the balance between passion and practicality in professional pursuits.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:35</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/940da336-a227-4590-b80d-8f3ae60f98cf/episodes/35d17137-04ea-47a6-8c64-d5544bcb7a12/44610349-1760504869133-242227e055afa.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Intentionality</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>