In this episode of Ask the Coaches, Brock and Lucho answer listener's questions about knowing your potential as an athlete, What is the way to run downhill, how to not rely on your GPS so much, and the best way to return from a sacral. The post ATC 274: Knowing Your Potential, How to Run Downhill, Relying on GPS, Sacral Fractures, and more! first appeared on Endurance Planet .
Nov 23, 2018•1 hr 21 min
We’re back with Tawnee interviewing our good friend, Dr. Phil Maffetone. On this show we discuss ways that you can ADD beats to your MAF heart rate and also new additions to the 180 Formula on when you should subtract beats from your MAF. Click here for Phil’s full article on the 180-Formula Review and adding […] The post Dr. Phil Maffetone 23: How to Add Beats to Your MAF Heart Rate, and Adjustments to the 180 Formula first appeared on Endurance Planet ....
Nov 14, 2018•57 min
In this episode of Ask the Coaches, Lucho and Brock tackle listener questions about achieving a BQ if you are a noob, losing weight with keto, what to do when MAF stops working, and how to prepare for a cold 3k swimming race. The post ATC 273: BQ for Noobs, Losing Weight With Keto, When MAF Isn’t Working, Preparing for a Cold 3k Swim and more! first appeared on Endurance Planet .
Nov 09, 2018•1 hr 29 min
We are starting a new show on Endurance Planet called Holistic Performance Nutrition (HPN) and in this show, Episode 1, we introduce Tawnee’s co-host Julie McCloskey, who shares her story. Follow Julie on Instagram. Julie’s bio: Registered Holistic Nutrition Coach (RHN) based out of Missoula, MT. After living in upstate New York through college, she moved […] The post Holistic Performance Nutrition Ep. 1: Introducing RHN Julie McCloskey – From Junk Food to Real Food, Hiking the PCT, and More fir...
Oct 31, 2018•1 hr 3 min
In this 272nd episode of Ask the Coaches, Brock and Lucho answer questions about Titanium versus Carbon Fibre Bikes, Should you Race by Pace or HR, Taking Time Off to Get Balanced, Training Short races and Long at The Same Time, and more! The post ATC 272: Titanium vs. Carbon Fibre, Racing by Pace or HR, Time Off to Get Balanced, Training Short and Long, and more! first appeared on Endurance Planet ....
Oct 26, 2018•1 hr 15 min
In this 271st episode of Ask the Coaches, Brock Armstrong and Lucho answer listener questions about Fuelling for a Double, Hill Training 101, Should Kids Take Supplements, MAF on Limited Time, and chat about their own training and racing. The post ATC 271: Fuelling for a Double, Hill Training 101, Should Kids Take Supplements, MAF on Limited Time, and more! first appeared on Endurance Planet ....
Oct 12, 2018•1 hr 22 min
While re-introducing our much-missed show host, Brock and Tawnee discussed… The idea of “post traumatic stress change”: how trauma isn’t a “disorder,” but can actually be turned into something positive. Studies suggest that walking, moderate aerobic exercise, and simply connecting with nature all correlate with better mental health. These results are not conclusive, but certainly promising […] The post Tawnee Returns: Lessons in Healing, Mindfulness and Personal Growth first appeared on Enduranc...
Oct 05, 2018•1 hr 4 min
In this episode of Ask the Coaches with coach Brock Armstrong and Lucho, we answer questions about Weak Glutes, Marathon to 800m, Why You Can't Raise Your Heart Rate, and more! The post ATC 270: Weak Glutes, Marathon to 800m, Why You Can’t Raise Your Heart Rate, and more! first appeared on Endurance Planet .
Sep 28, 2018•1 hr 39 min
In the 269th episode of Ask the coaches, Brock and Lucho talk about: Training for Track with Limited Time, From Overweight to Boston, Fasting on Training Days, and more! The post ATC 269: Training for Track with Limited Time, From Overweight to Boston, Fasting on Training Days, and more! first appeared on Endurance Planet ....
Sep 14, 2018•1 hr 37 min
In this episode of Ask the Coaches, coaches Brock and Lucho answer Endurance Planet listener's questions about Mentally Preparing to Race, How Much is Too Much DOMs, Inconsistent Pacing, 50 Days of Ironman, and more. The post ATC 268: Mentally Preparing to Race, How Much is Too Much DOMs, Inconsistent Pacing, 50 Days of Ironman, and more! first appeared on Endurance Planet ....
Aug 31, 2018•1 hr 29 min
In the episode of Ask The Coaches, Lucho and Brock answer questions about: Sudden Drops in Heart Rate, RPE and MAF, Back to Back Racing, Transitioning to Triathlon, and more! The post ATC 267: Sudden Drops in Heart Rate, RPE and MAF, Back to Back Racing, Transitioning to Triathlon, and more! first appeared on Endurance Planet ....
Aug 17, 2018•1 hr 34 min
In this episode of Ask The Coaches we cover questions about: The Best Treadmills, Bilateral Breathing Tips, Shoe Blowouts, How To Resist Snacking At Work, and more! The post ATC 266: The Best Treadmills, Bilateral Breathing Tips, Shoe Blowouts, How To Resist Snacking At Work, and more! first appeared on Endurance Planet ....
Aug 03, 2018•1 hr 31 min
In the episode of Ask the Coaches #265 Brock and Lucho answer questions about: Preparing for Xterra, Building Multi-Sport Run Speed, Cramping Off The Bike, and more! The post ATC 265: Preparing for Xterra, Building Multi-Sport Run Speed, Cramping Off The Bike, and more! first appeared on Endurance Planet .
Jul 20, 2018•1 hr 38 min
In this 264th episode of Ask The Coaches, Lucho and Brock answer questions on Nasal Breathing, Sleeping Before a Race, Staying Limber, and much more! The post ATC 264: Nasal Breathing, Sleeping Before a Race, Staying Limber, and Much More! first appeared on Endurance Planet .
Jul 06, 2018•1 hr 2 min
In this episode, coaches Brock and Lucho answer questions on Training for a Hilly 10k, When to Ignore Cardiac Drift, Interpreting VO2 Max Tests, Glycogen Replenishing, and more! The post ATC 263: Training for a Hilly 10k, When to Ignore Cardiac Drift, Interpreting VO2 Max Tests, Glycogen Replenishing, and more! first appeared on Endurance Planet ....
Jun 22, 2018•1 hr 34 min
On this episode of Ask The Coaches, with Coach Lucho and guest coach/host Brock Armstrong, we answer the following listener questions: The “reset your relationship with food” program that Brock talks about in the intro can be found at Weighless.Life. Allison Asks: I am doing my first (and only) Ironman distance triathlon in Hudson valley NY My […] The post ATC 262: Counting Calories on the Bike, Recovering During a Race, Pacing Your Long Runs, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, and more! first appear...
Jun 08, 2018•1 hr 27 min
In this episode of Ask the Coaches, Lucho and Brock answer the questions: Is Fat the New Tire Size, Does Racing Hurt MAF, Can MAF Make You Scrawny, How to Train as a Blue Collar Baller, and more! The post ATC 261: Is Fat the New Tire Size, Does Racing Hurt MAF, Can MAF Make You Scrawny, How to Train as a Blue Collar Baller, and more! first appeared on Endurance Planet ....
May 25, 2018•1 hr 30 min
Coaches Brock Armstong and Lucho answer the questions: When a Coach Needs a Coach, Can Muscles be Fast, The Softest Running Surface for returning from injury, Can You Go Long and Get Fast, and more! The post ATC 260: How to Coach a Coach, Break the 3-hour Marathon, Return from a Sacral Fracture, Increasing Distance and Speed, and more! first appeared on Endurance Planet ....
May 11, 2018•1 hr 33 min
Coaches, Lucho and Brock, answer the questions: Why Do I keep Getting Injured, How Long is a Long Run, Cramping With Speed, Training on a Road Bike for a Mountain Race, How to Self-Coach, and more! The post ATC 259: Why Do I keep Getting Injured, How Long is a Long Run, Cramping Off the Bike, Training for a Mountain Race, How to Self-Coach, and more! first appeared on Endurance Planet ....
Apr 27, 2018•1 hr 40 min
Lucho and Brock answer questions about: When to Lose Weight, How to Build Upper Body Strength, Elevation Training, Best Strength Training for Runners, and more! The post ATC 258: When to Lose Weight, How to Build Upper Body Strength, Elevation Training, Best Strength Training for Runners, and more! first appeared on Endurance Planet ....
Apr 13, 2018•1 hr 37 min
On this episode of Ask The Coaches (with the special guest coach, Brock Armstrong): John C Besides long runs, what type of training builds muscle and connective tissue durability and toughness? What training will help muscles and connective tissue develop resistance to the pain and stiffness from tissue damage that occurs during the later stages […] The post ATC 257: Building Durability and Toughness, Too Fast For MAF, Hamstring Niggles, When Resistant Starch Backfires, Ground Contact Time, and ...
Apr 06, 2018•1 hr 48 min
Your host Tawnee and her husband John give you a brief update on Endurance Planet and the news of their baby girl Whitney, who passed away at birth. You can read more on Tawnee’s new blog: Life After Whitney. Tawnee will be taking some time off as she heals, and in the meantime Lucho and […] The post An Update From Tawnee and Her Husband John first appeared on Endurance Planet ....
Mar 30, 2018•2 min
1/15/18 Calesse Trouble sleeping and waking up at night hungry My question is related to sleep and was sparked by your episode several months ago about chronotypes (fascinating!) I took the quiz and determined I’m a dolphin, which makes a lot of sense to me given my tendency to have difficulty falling asleep, awaken multiple […] The post ATC 256: Waking Up Hungry At Night, Cortisol Rhythms, Ways To Know You’re Eating Enough, Athletic ‘Sabbaticals,’ and Why We Don’t Like Running Streaks first app...
Mar 16, 2018•1 hr 22 min
On this episode of Ask The Coaches: Ways to boost FTP for lean triathletes Don’t just focus on training at FTP – you need a solid foundation/base (Z1/Z2/MAF) and also the ability to work your high end (e.g. VO2max). Sweet spot training (just below FTP) to help FTP. Sessions to do at FTP (3 x […] The post ATC 255: Top Ways to Boost Functional Threshold Power (FTP), VO2Max for Masters Athletes, MAF Training For Spartan Races, Fartleks for Ironman, and More first appeared on Endurance Planet ....
Mar 02, 2018•1 hr 6 min
Our friend Brock Armstrong is back on Endurance Planet (and also back doing EP’s audio editing) and he shares the experiences he’s had using some of the most sophisticated, advanced biohacks in existence. He runs through a handful of machines, supplements and more to tell us what they are, how they work, his experience, the […] The post Brock Armstrong: Testing Today’s Top Biohacks – What Are They, The Science, Potential Benefits, and Are They Worthwhile? first appeared on Endurance Planet ....
Feb 21, 2018•1 hr 14 min
On this episode of Ask The Coaches: BQ or bust! With a history of a 3:15 marathon, followed by a couple injury-laden years, how to get back on track for a BQ and/or sub-3 marathon? Is MAF training for the marathon the safest route to avoid re-injury? What kind of timeline for an aggressive marathon […] The post ATC 254: Tips To Avoid Going Into The Marathon Over-Cooked, Hyponatremia Symptoms and Risks, Setting Sights on a BQ, and More first appeared on Endurance Planet ....
Feb 16, 2018•1 hr 16 min
Jae Gruenke, GCFP, a Feldenkrais practitioner and founder of The Balanced Runner™. For the past 14 years she has helped runners from beginner to Olympian learn to run pain-free, efficiently, and fast. She specializes in helping those whose problems have not resolved with medical treatment and those transitioning to natural running form, minimalist footwear, and […] The post Jae Gruenke: Fix Common Running Issues – Knees Caving In, High Hamstring Pain, Feet Splaying Out, and More! first appeared ...
Feb 07, 2018•1 hr 4 min
On this episode of Ask The Coaches: No more KPR (points system) for the Ironman World Championships and 70.3 World Championships, after the 2018 races. It is going back to a slot allocation system for pros! Our thoughts, and why we think this is a great thing. Zone 2 and Ironman: Is Z2 the right […] The post ATC 253: Benefits to Boosting Lactate Threshold, Hills v. Speedwork, Zone 2 and Ironman, Fat Malabsorption Issues, and More first appeared on Endurance Planet ....
Feb 02, 2018•1 hr 20 min
On this episode, we welcome back sports journalist Alex Hutchinson, who’s written a fascinating new book titled Endure: Mind, Body and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance. Pre-order your copy here (ships out out in February). Endure is a must-read for all endurance athletes! In addition to authoring books, Alex is Outside Magazine’s Sweat Science columnist […] The post Alex Hutchinson: How Much Can We Endure? Exploring the Brain, Performance Limiters and How To Push Harder and Fart...
Jan 24, 2018•1 hr 3 min
On this episode of Ask The Coaches: Article discussion: Stress fracture risk in collegiate cross country runners. New study in the JOSC shows astoundingly high stress fracture numbers in runners under 25. 42 cross country D1 runners, between 18-24 years old. 40% of females and 35% of males had history of stress fracture. None of […] The post ATC 252: How To Approach the Offseason Comeback, Stress Fracture Risk In Collegiate Runners, Beet Juice For Fat-Adapted Athletes, Glute Activation Exercises...
Jan 19, 2018•1 hr 13 min
