Micro-Dosing Strength & Endurance Training: Defined as the division of volume within a microcycle across frequent, short duration and repeated bouts, according to NSCA. This is basically like Dr. Phil Maffetone’s slow weights (and even movement snacks to some degree) but more scientific and structured. Can be a solution to lack of time without sacrificing Read More

Article discussion: Interoception in Athletes We examine new research on interoception in athletes, and an article in Triathlete Magazine that dissects it further. Study: Interoceptive differences in elite sprint and long-distance runners: A multidimensional investigation Article by Alex Hutchinson: The Case Against Listening To Your Body Interoception vs Intuition: “Interoception” – the felt sense; processing of Read More

Intro Banter Ragnar SoCal! It’s coming and there’s still time to join the team for the race in Southern CA on April 14-15th, 2023. Email events@enduranceplanet.com for details. Athlete Retirements  Cam Brown: He’ll be retiring with his last appearance at IMNZ on March 4, which he’s raced 25 times and won 12 times. Can we just talk Read More

On this episode of Ask the Coaches with Lucho: Nathan asks: Overcoming Overtraining – Steps To Get Back To It Hi Endurance Planet team, Long-time listener but my first question. I have a question about getting over overtraining and how best to learn about this. I am recently coming off of a trail running cycle Read More

On this episode of Ask the Coaches with Lucho: Questions: Planning Your 2023 Season What variables and factors should one consider in their training/fitness journey to decide on the # of races to do in any given calendar year? Or as your athlete asked, with triathlon being a lifestyle and training going on basically everyday, Read More

Intro: Further followup on Lucho’s recovery, physical and emotional, post-Ironman. We talked about Lucho’s full IM experience on ATC 340. Doing fun things after a huge race, including activities with your kids. Going into a race, especially after finishing one big race recently, making sure you’re in the right head space and mind and body Read More

On this episode of Ask the Coaches with Tawnee and Lucho: Intro Lucho updates us on Ironman St. George training and making the effort to get out the pool, making it a multi-tasking outing. Tawnee and Lucho give some quick followup thoughts from the last show, ATC 334, on transitioning from endurance to a heavier Read More

  Richard L. asks: How many times per week should I incorporate strides into the end of my MAF runs? From a neurotyping perspective, I’ve loved MAF and not loved speed work.  However recently I’ve discovered that when I’m fully warmed up (40-60 minutes of MAF), I crave strides.  The other day I was listening Read More

  Links and resources mentioned: Current Scientific Evidence for a Polarized Cardiovascular Endurance Training Model Fast Talk Labs podcast VDOT calculator Book – “Saddle, Sore: Ride Comfortably, Ride Happy” by Molly Huddle Trace Minerals on Amazon Study – Women’s bike seats: a pressing matter for competitive female cyclists Hand Numbness While Biking: What to Do Read More

On this episode we have The Sock Doc, Dr. Steve Gangemi, joining us. Steve is a natural health care doctor who founded and practices at Systems Health Care, an integrative wellness center in Chapel Hill, NC. Steve is also a longtime endurance athlete and is a wealth of knowledge for athletes looking to optimize wellness. In part 2 of this Read More