Endurance Unlimited

Inside Cam Smith and the USA Skimo Team's Road to the 2026 Games - Season 7 Ep 20

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Endurance Unlimited, host Dirk Friel sits down with rising star Cam Smith, professional trail runner and ski mountaineering athlete...

Making the Most of the Off-Season: Habits, Strength, and Mindset - Season 7 Ep 19

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Host Allison Bettin is joined by Matt Dixon, an elite triathlon coach and cofounder of Purple Patch Fitness, for an athlete-focused e...

Building Better Athletes: The Coach's Off-Season Toolkit with Matt Dixon - Season 7 Ep 18

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Host Allison Bettin is joined by Matt Dixon, an elite triathlon coach and cofounder of Purple Patch Fitness, for a masterclass on the...

Neuroplasticity and Brain Fatigue in Endurance Sports with Scott Frey – Season 7 Episode 17

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Host Dirk Friel sits down with Dr. Scott Frey, author, neuroscientist, and psychologist, for a deep dive into the critical role that the brain plays i...

From Gravel to E-Sports: How Hayden Pucker Found His Edge in Virtual Racing - Season 7 Ep. 16

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

TrainingPeaks' Education Specialist, Cody Stephenson, is joined by returning guest and eSport cycling coach Zach Nehr and professional cyclist and esp...

Jim Miller on Coaching Champions: The Art & Science of Elite Cycling Success — Season 7 Ep 15

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Host Dirk Friel sits down with Jim Miller, Chief of Sports Performance at USA Cycling and the most decorated cycling coach in U.S. history. They dive ...

Adapting Your Coaching for Esports Success - Season 7 Ep 14

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zach Nehr dives deep into the world of cycling esports, unpacking its rapid evolution and what it takes to train and coach athletes for peak performan...

Elite Endurance: The Strength Training for Champions Like Taylor Knibb and Courtney Dauwalter — Season 7 Ep 13

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Carson⁠ explains the role of strength training in optimizing endurance performance, enhancing mobility, and supporting long-term athletic healt...

Power, Confidence, and Success: Behind Pro Cycling with Melisa Rollins - Season 7 Ep 12

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Take a deep dive into the evolving tactics of gravel racing, where confidence, preparation, and expert coaching drive athletes to new heights. Prof...

Virtual Crits, Course Recon, and Live Coaching: Redefining Indoor Training - Season 7 Ep 11

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hear how structured workouts, virtual communities, and game-changing tech combine for authentic, effective winter training — or cycling in general. ...

Scott Johnston's Winning Formula for Ruth Croft and Tom Evans at UTMB — Season 7 Ep 10

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Johnston, fresh off coaching both the men's and women's winners of UTMB in the same year, shares his coaching philosophy with Dirk Friel. Scott ...

Fueling Insights Explained: Iñigo San-Millán on Optimizing Carbohydrate Intake for Cyclists — Season 7 Ep 9

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You're not seeing things. CoachCast has been renamed Endurance Unlimited. Stay tuned for more great episodes and more. Now, on to this episode... Dr...

From Couch Potato to World Champion: April Zilg on Coaching and What Makes a Great Paddle Athlete — Season 7 Ep 8

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The evolution of paddle sport racing is pushing the limits of endurance competition, where training technology and data-driven coaching play a signifi...

Gravel's Evolution: Dylan Johnson Talks Unbound, Training, Gear Choices & Strategy — Season 7 Ep 7

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Dirk Friel sits down with professional gravel racer and Ignition Coaching coach Dylan Johnson to dig into all things gravel. ...

Fixing Food Culture in Endurance Sports Beyond Carbs and Calories with Kristen Arnold — Season 7 Ep 6

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the CoachCast, host Dirk Friel sits down with Kristen Arnold, a registered dietitian, elite cycling coach, and former pro racer, to...

From Racing Pro Motocross to Running the Boston Marathon with Coach Alex Martin — Season 7 Ep 5

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dirk Friel talks with Alex Martin, a former professional motocross and supercross racer who spent over 15 years competing at the high...

Designing Optimal Training Load with Purple Patch's Matt Dixon — Season 7 Ep 4

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Dixon shares his clear and simple approach to coaching, emphasizing the importance of purpose, consistency, and developing foundational habits ov...

Inside WorldTour Cycling Camps: The Training, Testing and Nutrition — Season 7 Ep 3

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're diving deep into the world of professional cycling camps as we hear first-hand from some of the leading coaches and nutritionists in pro cycling...

Fergus Crawley on Training Hybrid Athletes and the Benefits for Endurance Athletes — Season 7 Ep 2

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the TrainingPeaks CoachCast, we sit down with Fergus Crawley, the co-founder and head coach of Omnia Performance, to look into the ...

Inside Nell Rojas' Approach to Marathon Training and Athlete Development — Season 7 Ep 1

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Professional runner and running coach Nell Rojas shares her insights into racing and coaching athletes for marathons, including the Boston Marathon, u...

Season 6 Ep 14 — Optimizing Ultra Race Recovery with Scott Johnston of Evoke Endurance

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Johnston, co-author of "Training for the New Alpinism" and "Training for the Uphill Athlete," shares insights on recovery strategies for ultrama...

Season 6 Ep 13 — TrainingPeaks Virtual: Redefining Indoor Cycling and Training with George Gilbert and Lee Gerakos

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in as indieVelo creator George Gilbert and TrainingPeaks president Lee Gerakos break down the reasoning behind the acquisition of the virtual r...

Season 6 Ep 12 — Gale Bernhardt — From Math Teacher to Olympic Coach

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gale Bernhardt's insights on effective coaching, balancing technology with human touch, setting long-term goals and tips for aspiring coaches. With ov...

Season 6 Ep 11 — Addressing RED-S and Optimizing Nutrition with Sports Dietitian Kylee Van Horn

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Understand the essentials of athlete fueling, including RED-S and the importance of tailored nutrition plans, with sports dietician Kylee Van Horn. Ky...

Season 6 Ep 10 — HRV4Training's Marco Altini on the Most Important Aspects of HRV Data

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Heart rate variability (HRV) is unique to each athlete. Learn how to effectively measure and use HRV data alongside subjective feedback to optimize yo...

Season 6 Ep 9 — Olympic Triathlon 2024: Gearing Up Team U.S.A With Ryan Bolton & Erin Carson

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Explore insights from top coaches Ryan Bolton and Erin Carson on preparing U.S.A. triathletes for the 2024 Olympic Triathlon competitions and, in one ...

Season 6 Ep 8 — Behind the Scenes of Tour de France Nutrition With Iñigo San Millán

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode for the Tour de France, Iñigo San Millán, a performance coach for UAE Team Emirates, shares his expertise on how race-day nu...

Season 6 Ep 7 — The Parallels of Gaming and Sports: Mental Tactics and Coaching With Amine Issa

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode, we explore the insights of Amine Issa, Ph.D., on the intersection of gaming and numerous disciplines, such as esports, Formul...

Season 6 Ep 6 — Determining Recovery Protocols With Bora-hansgrohe Coach John Wakefield

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sit down with John Wakefield, the managing director of Science to Sport and performance coach with the Bora-hansgrohe World Tour c...

Season 6 Ep 5 — Applying Elite Training Science to All Athletes With HYCYS Coach Björn Geesmann

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Björn Geesman is a German-based sports scientist and coach. He is also the CEO of HYCYS coaching company and co-founder of power & pace. He works...

Season 6 Ep 4 — How to Utilize Running Power Metrics With Dr. Will O'Connor

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Will O'Connor takes us through the nuances of using running power in training. Will and Dirk get into the scientific side of power meters, discuss...

Season 6 Ep 3 — Olympic Champion Kristin Armstrong: Navigating an Era of Wearables, Data & Social Platforms

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kristin Armstrong talks coaching strategies in a data-driven world filled with wearables and social platforms. With the advancement of technology and ...

Season 6 Ep 2 — Exploring Joe Friel's 40-Year Coaching Evolution

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we have none other than Joe Friel, a legendary figure in the world of endurance coaching. As the co-founder of TrainingPeaks and aut...

Season 6 Ep 1 — How Sociology of Sport Impacts Coaching With Brian Gearity

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr. Brian Gearity, professor and director of the Master of Arts Sport Coaching program at the University of Denver, talks with Dirk F...

Season 5 Ep 12 — Building Strength and Durability in Endurance Athletes With Chris Lee

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dirk Friel digs into Chris' approach to strength training. His philosophy is underpinned by thorough body movement assessments, identifying and target...

Season 5 Ep 11 — Youth Development and Age-Appropriate Progression With Lance Watson

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lance and Dirk discuss the importance of cultivating a multidimensional sports foundation for young athletes before zeroing in on a p...

Season 5 EP 10 — Triathlon Offseason Training Secrets With Mike Ricci

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Ricci, founder and head coach at D3 Multisport and After 40 Reboot, joins the CoachCast this month to talk all things triathlon offseason. Mike s...

Season 5 Ep 9 — What Coaches & Athletes Should Know About the Business of Endurance Coaching

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you're a coach looking to navigate the business landscape or an athlete considering hiring a coach, this episode offers valuable insights and ...

Season 5 Ep 8 — The Intersection of Cycling & Sailing: Ben Day's Journey to the America's Cup

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The physical demands of cyclists and cyclors take center stage in this episode of the CoachCast. Ben Day, a retired pro cyclist and head performance ...

Season 5 Ep 7 — Mental Health Disorders in Ultra Endurance Athletes With Jill Colangelo

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the TrainingPeaks CoachCast, host Dirk Friel interviews Jill Colangelo, a researcher focusing on mental health in endurance athlete...

Season 5 Ep 6 — 5 Mistakes Endurance Athletes Make for Weight Loss With Renee Eastman

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Renee Eastman explains the details of the five mistakes people make in losing weight as endurance athletes, which she published in a blog post on the ...

Season 5 Ep 5 — Dynamic Loading, Physiological Testing and Effective Range With Gordo Byrn

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Gordo Byrn explains the importance of base training, which he defines as "the ability to move for the duration of your goal event." H...

Season 5 Ep 4 — Manaslu and Ultrarunning at 75 With David Babbitt and Coach Land Heintzberger

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David Babbitt is an American ultrarunner living in Nepal and racing some of the most difficult multi-stage races on the planet. He's doing this at age...

Season 5 Ep 3 — The Habits to Running Healthy and Lifelong With Coach Amanda Brooks

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in as Amanda Brooks and Dirk talk pre-hab, fueling as an aging runner, perimenopause and menopause and how she prescribes intensity even to tho...

Season 5 Ep 2 — NVDM's Secrets to Training Triathletes With Natasha van der Merwe

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Originally from South Africa, founder, CEO and head coach Natasha van der Merwe has built a unique coaching business in Austin, Texas.  NVDM Coaching...

Season 5 Ep 1 — How Zone 2 Biochemistry Powers Athletes' Biomechanical Energy With Iñigo San Millán

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Iñigo San Millán is a professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, performing clinical and research work in cellular metabolism, ...

Season 4 Ep 12 — Training for World-Class Skimo and a Leadville MTB 100 Podium with John Gaston

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Though coming to the sport later than most, John Gaston is the current U.S. National Ski Mountaineering champion and has won multiple prestigious U.S....

Season 4 Ep 11 — The Essentials of Training Plans with David Warden and Matt Fitzgerald of 80/20 Endurance

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

David Warden and Matt Fitzgerald are the founders of 80/20 Endurance, one of the pioneers of endurance training plans. 80/20 sold its first plan withi...

Season 4 Ep 10 — The Moxie & Grit of Pro Mother, MTB Racer and Coach Sonya Looney

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sonya Looney is pushing the traditional notions of training for professional mountain bike racing during and after pregnancy while reinforcing patien...

Season 4 Ep 9 — Triathlon Peaking and Tapering with Craig Alexander, Plus Kona 2022 Predictions

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Alexander, or "Crowie" as many call know him, has formulated an approach to triathlon training through many years as a professional and now as a...

Season 4 Ep8 — Training for Big Mountains and Defining New Alpinism with Steve House of Uphill Athlete

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Steve House sees the convergence of technical climbing and mountaineering as "New Alpinism." And the athleticism required to be an all-around alpinist...

Season 4, Ep 7 — Taking Big Risks and Pioneering Gravel Inclusivity with Amy Charity

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Despite establishing a career in the financial domain after college, Amy Charity took a big gamble, trading boardrooms for race courses. She is now a ...

Season 4, Ep 6 — Sports Psychology Frameworks for Anxiety and Injury with Dr. Justin Ross

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Ross is a clinical psychologist in Denver, Colo. specializing in athlete mental health and performance. He helps address issues such as anxiety, d...

Season 4, Ep 5 — Ultrarunning: Training, Mental Skills and the Hierarchy of Needs with Jason Koop

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ultramarathon running is a complex sport. Jason Koop's updated book, "Training Essentials for Ultrarunning," dives into the complexity to help answer ...

Season 4, Ep 4 — Coaching Race Day Ready with Joy and Brian McCulloch

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joy and Brian McCulloch are the husband and wife team behind the southern California-based Big Wheel Coaching. Joy was a high school P.E. teacher and ...

Season 4, Ep 3 — Nutrition Training for Race Day and Beyond with Asker Jeukendrup

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Recognized as one of the world’s leading sports nutrition experts, Asker Jeukendrup is the author of several books on sports nutrition and over 200 ...

Season 4, Ep. 2 — Bike Fitting, Technology, Biomechanics and the Future with Dr. Andy Pruitt

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Andy Pruitt, whose professional legacy includes the pioneering of 3-D bike fits, three patents for the development of Specialized Body Geometry sh...

Season 4, Ep. 1 — Running and COVID Recovery with Gwen Jorgensen and Bobby McGee

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gwen Jorgensen won the triathlon gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympic games after a pair of ITU World Triathlon Series championships in 2014 and 2015. ...

Season 3, Ep. 22 From Distance Running to Weightlifting with Ryan Hall

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Hall left the pro running circuit in 2016. The U.S. half marathon record-holder and unofficial American marathon record-holder has a new passion ...

Season, 3, Ep. 18 Talking Gravel Racing and Life with Peter Stetina

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Peter Stetina was an accomplished World Tour road cyclist before embracing gravel racing in 2019. He quickly established himself as one of the best in...

Season 3, Ep. 20 Exploring Skimo with Joe Howdyshell and Grace Staberg

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ski mountaineering, or Skimo, has been gaining traction among winter sports athletes for years. With the recent announcement that the sport will be in...

Season 3, Ep. 19 Finding More Meaning in the Training with Chris Hauth

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Hauth intimately knows the interworking of a master's athlete. He knows the family and social obligations, recognizes the desire to remain compe...

Season, 3, Ep. 18 Creating the Perfect Recipe for Triathlon Olympic Gold with Arild Tveiten

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The National Triathlon Team of Norway has a fascinating story. Head Coach Arild Tveiten started with just a small handful of athletes interested in th...

Season 3, Ep. 17 How to Be a Faster Runner with Will O'Connor

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the CoachCast, Dirk dives in with Will O'Connor to explore everything related to running power. Listen as they compare the value of...

Season 3, Ep. 16 How to Be a Faster Mountain Biker with Matt Miller

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you identify with the mountain bike crew and or with the data nerd clan, this episode is for you. Matt Miller, mountain bike scientist and founder ...

Season 3, Ep. 15 Maintaining Fitness After 50 (And Beyond!) with Joe Friel

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's not every day that Dirk gets to interview his father and TrainingPeaks' Co-Founder, Joe Friel. Listen as Dirk and Joe discuss what it takes to st...

Season 3, Ep. 14 2020 Olympics MTB and Team Pursuit Prep with Kristin Armstrong

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Coaching both a track racing cyclist and a mountain biking cyclist requires an entirely dual approach. On the mountain biking side, Kristin is working...

Season 3, Ep. 13 2020 Olympics Triathlon Prep with Ryan Bolton

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The 2020 Olympics are quickly approaching and thousands of swim/bike/run training hours are about to be put to the test for five triathletes on Team U...

Season 3, Ep. 12: Technical Skill Evaluation with Ryan Cooper

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Cooper knows something about everything, especially in the realms of swimming, biking and running. In this episode, Ryan and Dirk discuss everyth...

Season 3, Ep. 11: Seizing the 2021 Unbound Gravel Victory with Ian Boswell

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Unbound Gravel sits comfortably at the top of the gravel racing food chain. In this special Sprint Episode, Dirk chats with Ian Boswell about the trai...

Season 3, Ep. 10 Innovating Glucose Monitoring Technology with Phil Southerland

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Racing bikes as a person with diabetes may seem like a great challenge for some, but Phil Southerland has always seen it as an opportunity. Diagnosed ...

Season 3, Ep. 9 Intuitively Using Training Technology with David Martin

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On the 50th episode of the CoachCast Dirk chatted with Dr. David Martin about his 35 years of experience training professional and Olympic level athle...

Season 3, Ep. 8 Pursuing Balance with Jen Rulon

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the CoachCast Dirk and Jen dove into what Dirk refers to as "podcasting therapy." They explored the topics at the center of Jen's n...

Season 3, Ep. 7 Unlocking the Power of Indoor Training with Kevin Poulton

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Poulton, coach to some of the best cyclists in the world including Caleb Ewan, Alex Dowsett and Matthew Hayman, has more than a few tricks up hi...

Season 3, Ep. 6: Race Week Nutrition Strategy With Dina Griffin

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the CoachCast Sports Dietician Dina Griffin joined Dirk to discuss the intricacies of pre-race nutrition and hydration leading up to race...

Season 3, Ep. 5 Becoming a Coach Educator with Shelly O'Brien

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There are few things more satisfying than mentoring and helping others succeed, but in this case, we’re talking about coaches helping coaches rather...

Season 3, Ep. 4 Bike Fit Physiology with Phil Burt

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you ride bikes a lot, you've probably been there—nerding out about optimizing crank length, micro-adjusting seat post height and debating the val...

Season 3, Ep. 3 Unpacking the Dual Legacy of Davis Phinney and Connie Carpenter Phinney

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Phinney name is one of the most well-known amongst the cycling community and the prestige is undoubtedly deserved. Connie started kicked-off her r...

Season 3, Ep. 2 Dialing in Prehab with Physical Therapist Nathan Koch

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Dirk joined Physical Therapist Nathan Koch to explore the prehab and rehab best practices. Topics include but not limited to preferred recovery...

Season 3, Ep. 1 FKT Chasing with Abby Hall and Jason Koop

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the first episode of Season 3 of the TrainingPeaks CoachCast, Ultrarunner Abby Hall and Coach Jason Koop joined Dirk to talk about how they adapted...

Season 2, Ep. 18: Trailblazing the Road Cycling World with Dr. Carol Austin

02 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For our final episode of Season 2, we could think of no other guest to interview besides the legend in her own right, Dr. Carol Austin. Dr. Austin is ...

Season 2, Ep. 17: Building an E-Racing League with Tim Ballintine

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When the huge surge of indoor and e-racing arrived earlier this year, Coach Tim Ballintine was more than ready. With his massively successful KOA Spor...

Season 2, Ep. 16: Listener Q & A With Gold Medalist Gwen Jorgensen

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gwen Jorgensen has a triathlon resume that might cause you to do a double-take. And yet, she is ready to move on, change sports entirely and focus exc...

Season 2, Ep. 15: The Athlete's Brain with Simon Marshall and Lesley Paterson

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lesley Paterson and Simon Marshall are a fascinating pair. With Lesley's personal experiences as a professional triathlete and coach, combined with Si...

Season 2, Ep. 14: Gut Training for Endurance Athletes with Patrick Wilson

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week Dirk sat down with Registered Dietician Patrick Wilson to discuss the common gastrointestinal issues that plague endurance athletes. Togethe...

Season 2, Ep. 13: How to Coach A Tour de France Champion with Iñigo San Millán

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Winning the Tour de France is no easy feat, and when you dig into the science behind coaching a champion, the task only looks tougher. This week, in a...

Season 2, Ep. 12: A Bright Future and Big Training Blocks with Christopher Blevins and Coach Jim Miller

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week Dirk sat down with renowned Coach Jim Miller and the very talented mountain biking athlete, Christopher Blevins. They explored topics such a...

Season 2, Ep. 11: Self Care & Purposeful Racing with Ayesha McGowan and Jim Lehman

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It goes without saying that 2020 has been rough on everyone, not excluding Pro Cyclist Ayesha McGowan. Her career was gaining serious momentum after y...

Season 2, Ep. 10: Building An Inspirational Triathlon Community with Joy Miles

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to feel inspired, look no further than Coach Joy Miles. She is a fitness instructor and triathlon coach based in Chicago and has a palpabl...

Season 2, Ep. 9: The Future of Racing with Gabriela Gallegos

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Race Director Gabriela Gallegos gets, stuff, done! She puts on a multitude of races in Texas as well as Arizona and is on the Board of Directors for U...

Season 2, Ep. 8: Training Intelligently in the Time of COVID-19 with Dr. Jeff Sankoff

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If there ever was someone with true expertise in endurance training through a pandemic, it would be Jeff Sankoff. As a doctor of 21 years, with a spec...

Season 2, Ep. 7: Behind the Wheel with Tony Kanaan

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tony Kanaan is a force to be reckoned with. Not only has he dedicated his life to Indycar racing for the past 23 years, but he is also a triathlete wi...

Season 2, Ep. 6: Exploring the Coach-Athlete Relationship with Adam Pulford and Alison Tetrick

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

An athlete like Alison Tetrick brings a lot to the table. Not only does she have a long history of athletic ambition (playing NCAA tennis and dabbling...

Season 2, Ep. 5: Cultivating Champions with Jim Miller

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If creating a true champion requires a special cocktail of raw talent, mental toughness and dedicated mentoring, Coach Jim Miller is exactly the kind ...

Season 2, Ep. 4: Going for Gold with Kristin Armstong

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A true legend not only in the cycling arena but in sports history as well, Kristin Armstrong has had one of the most prolific careers of all time. She...

Season 2, Ep. 3: Patience & Power with Julie Dibens

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the world of triathlon, Julie Dibens has pretty much done it all. From going top three in Kona, qualifying for the Olympics, winning a 70.3 and bag...

Season 2, Ep. 2: Virtual IRONMAN Racing with Michael Lovato

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you're stuck indoors with plenty of motivation and time to train, this is the episode for you! This week we interviewed the loquacious Michael Lova...

Season 2, Ep. 1: The New Alpinism with Scott Johnston

28 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What do racing an IRONMAN and climbing the Rupal Face of Nanga Parbat have in common? Perhaps more than we originally thought. This week, co-author of...

Ep. 22: Optimizing Physiology with Stacy Sims

03 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Coaches should always strive to build training according to their athletes' unique physiology, but how many of our training practices are weighted tow...

Ep. 21: Building Confidence with Nicole Adams

20 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Anyone who has ever stood at the starting line knows how important confidence can be for athletes embarking on a difficult race. But, as a coach, how ...