On this episode of Ask the Coaches: Followup from ATC 234: Were we ‘too harsh’ or even wrong on American marathoners slowing? Lucho spews some stats and another good article mention. Speaking of fast running, we discuss the Sub-2 Hour Marathon attempt, before it happened. Correction from that episode: The Ironman swim cutoff is 2:20 not Read More

This episode is brought to you by: On this episode of ATC: Ragnar recap! It was another epic year for the Endurance Planet ragnar team. Photos and videos on our Instagram account. If you want to join EP for a future Ragnar, email us at events@enduranceplanet.com to get your name on the list. It will fill Read More

On this episode of Ask the Coaches: Coffee talk – cold brew, mycotoxins and more. Read Tawnee’s “full report” on coffee over at LPC (new members use code “lpc4me” to get your first month free). When downhill running causes heart rate to spike and can’t even hold MAF – what gives!? What to do: slow Read More

On this episode of Ask the Coaches, the first of 2017: Quick discussion on a great blog post by Steve Magness: What Actually Matters – Concepts of Details? On cleanses as we get into the new year: How about thinking about it a different way and an opportunity to ADD more to your life, not Read More

On this episode with Dr. Phil Maffetone: Acid reflux in ironman (but never before that!) – possible causes and ideas for solutions. On stomach acid. The problem with antacids. Trouble-shooting Ironman nutrition issues despite being incredibly fat-adapted and healthy. Pre-race breakfast thoughts and keeping it simple! Considering fewer calories before a big race to put less stress on Read More

On this episode of Ask the Coaches with Tawnee and Lucho: What is MAF? Explanation for new listeners and a refresher for loyal fans. Tawnee and Lucho each give their definition of MAF. Equipment recommendations for nighttime (or early morning) running/workouts to remain visible and safe? High-visibility Petzel headlamps – our pick! LED flashlight Nathan Bandolier Read More

On this show we feature Dr. Phil Maffetone with special guest Zach Bitter. Zach recently embarked on MAF training this year and has been a fan and follower of Phil’s for years but on this show they meet for the first time with a great conversation ensuing. We find out why Zach started training by the MAF Read More

On this episode of Ask The Coaches with Tawnee & Lucho: Training postpartum, and targeting future triathlons including the LD World Championships in 2017 – feeling fitter, but more strength endurance needed! How to increase strength on the bike to sustain the higher power and not get tired at a moderate RPE? Is it cutting it Read More

On this episode of Ask the Coaches with Lucho and Tawnee: Study: The Influence of a Personal Trainer on Self-Selected Loading during Resistance Exercise. Takeaway: people did “more” when a personal trainer was there and didn’t cut corners so to speak. We can probably assume the same for those with a coach for endurance sport Read More

On this episode of Ask the Coaches with Tawnee & Lucho: Clarification from ATC 218 on glycogen depletion: Yes, with MAF and being fat-adapted you are more able to spare glycogen and avoid glycogen depletion, but with harder/longer efforts (racing, long bricks, intensity, and 2-6+ hour days) we tap into glycogen for fuel more, thus we deplete more and Read More