John and Tawnee are on for On My Mind episode 9. Tawnee shares a quick running update as she heads into half-marathon race weekend, and John also shares about his return to Zwift racing with his team. Then we get into our main topic of the day: At-home gyms. This is something we first […] The post OMM 9: Building An At-Home Gym – Part 2, What We’ve Learned, What We’re Doing first appeared on Endurance Planet ....
Sep 15, 2023•36 min
Welcome to episode 37 of Holistic Performance Nutrition (HPN) featuring Tawnee Gibson, MS, CSCS, CISSN, and Julie McCloskey, a certified holistic nutrition coach and personal trainer, who you can find over at wildandwell.fit. Julie’s Big Win! The race: Palisades 50 Miler: Palisades, ID July 22nd. 11,000’ up/down. 14 hours, 2am-4pm. Hot. Result: 1st place female. […] The post HPN 37: Sweet, Sweet Victory and Lifestyle Medicine Part 2 – Evidence-Based Wellness Practices first appeared on Endurance...
Sep 08, 2023•1 hr 7 min
In this episode of On My Mind, Tawnee and John catch up about intuitive training and the process and progress Tawnee’s been making this year. Running slump—scaling it back for 3 weeks, not easy but felt it had to be done (talked about this on ATC 356). Struggle with resting. Recognizing patterns; push till […] The post OMM 8: When Progress Isn’t (The Usual) Progress first appeared on Endurance Planet ....
Sep 01, 2023•32 min
Intro: Lucho and Tawnee share their “hangups” with training and the things they tend to grapple with, despite years of learning, knowledge and how they coach others (why are we this way haha?!). Lucho gets obsessed with mileage and volume, tracking via training peaks. Tawnee worries about health consequences of training too much and repeating […] The post ATC 356: Our ‘Hangups’ With Training, Roadmap to Track PRs, The Value of ‘Rest and Digest’ At Mealtime (But Why So Many Of Us Miss This and Th...
Aug 25, 2023•1 hr 14 min
Enjoy this rerelease of a show from July 2016… A special edition of Endurance Planet with Tawnee and her husband, John, who are interviewed by Lucho about their backpacking honeymoon! Click here for the full written recap of the trip on Tawnee’s blog that includes more photos, GPS files, and a detailed spreadsheet of their exact gear list (with […] The post Rerelease: Endurance Tales: Backpacking the High Sierra Trail, Summiting Mt. Whitney, and Comparisons with Competitive Sport first appeared ...
Aug 18, 2023•1 hr 17 min
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. We are starting a […] The post Sock Doc 20: ‘When Things Don’t Go As Planned’ – Tibialis Posterior and Vertigo first appeared on Endurance Planet ....
Aug 11, 2023•1 hr 18 min
Intro banter John has coffee with RD of North by Northwest Relays. Future relay team event for EP fans?! Update, we are back in a good flow with the podcast these days and receiving wonderful feedback—thank you, grateful! On curiosity and the urge to “dive deeper” in work, research and extracurricular things when life’s big […] The post OMM 7: Avocado Oil Woes, EVOO Outperforms, and More On Cooking Oils and Fats first appeared on Endurance Planet ....
Aug 04, 2023•39 min
Intro Banter: Recent episode with Phil Maffetone on music and NOT listening to music during exercise. How meditative a long workout can be when you keep the headphones off and tune into your body. Lucho shares about his recent MAF test comparison of running at altitude/hilly vs. running at flat sea level (and being 2min […] The post ATC 355: Run Plateaus, The Science on Run Cadence and Injury Rate (Hint: No Consensus), Triathlon Maintenance While Strength Building, Heat Adaption Protocols and Mo...
Jul 28, 2023•1 hr 20 min
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 […] The post OMM 6: Micro-Dosing Strength and Endurance (Research-Based Principles) first appeared on Endurance Planet ....
Jul 21, 2023•35 min
We are excited to welcome back Dr. Phil Maffetone in this special episode where we branch off into the wonderful world of music, and what music can do to enrich our lives, our brains and our athletic performance—when used appropriately, as we’ll explain. Phil also shares more insight on his personal story and music has […] The post Dr. Phil Maffetone 27: Music As An Ergogenic Aid (But…), Plus Its Role In Neuroplasticity, Nervous System Balance and More first appeared on Endurance Planet ....
Jul 14, 2023•1 hr 16 min
On episode 5 of On My Mind (OMM) Tawnee and John recap their recent trail run races: Insight on goal-setting and being in alignment with your whole self & racing. Choosing race distances/events that are realistic with your whole-life picture/current stress in order to maintain health and wellness. The fear of getting back to it […] The post OMM 5: Alignment and Goals first appeared on Endurance Planet ....
Jul 07, 2023•29 min
On this episode of Ask The Coaches with Tawnee & Lucho we take a deep dive into stroller running presenting the current research on this exercise and how that blends with practical, real-life application especially for endurance athletes who are going long! Laura asks Everything Stroller Running My question is all things stroller running. One) […] The post ATC 354: The Science & Art Of Stroller Running – A Guide To Maximizing Your Time and Effort When Pushing Precious Cargo first appeare...
Jun 30, 2023•1 hr 9 min
On this episode of On My Mind (OMM) with Tawnee and John we talk about intuitive training in practice and how Tawnee has been applying this method to her return to training, when she does use data collection to monitor progress, etc. Intuitive Training Sample goals and approach: Start the day evaluating as you feel, […] The post OMM 4: Intuitive Training, Flexible Planning and Making MAF Progress first appeared on Endurance Planet ....
Jun 23, 2023•35 min
Welcome to episode 36 of Holistic Performance Nutrition (HPN) featuring Tawnee Gibson, MS, CSCS, CISSN, and Julie McCloskey, a certified holistic nutrition coach and personal trainer, who you can find over at wildandwell.fit. Training updates from the HPN girls! What kind of nutritional support, supplements, habits, etc., are prioritized to support the following two scenarios: […] The post HPN 36: Supplement Plans for Postpartum vs. Hormone-Healing Maintenance, Plus Lifestyle Medicine Part 1 fir...
Jun 16, 2023•1 hr 18 min
On this episode of “On My Mind” (OMM) with Tawnee and John we talk about routines and daily habits–the little things that can add up in big ways for your health and athletic performance. We also discuss Tawnee’s recent SUP race and what factors helped her feel so strong getting back to racing after years […] The post OMM 3: 6 Daily Habits That Add Up To More Energy, Better Form, Increased Self-Awareness and More first appeared on Endurance Planet ....
Jun 09, 2023•41 min
Laura asks: Puking at the Finish Line I throw up at the end of nearly every running race I do, REGARDLESS of the distance — it can be 5k, 10k, HM or marathon, and it’s always the same, also regardless of weather. It usually happens in last 100-200 meters where I get so nauseous and next […] The post ATC 353: Nausea at the Finish (Outside-The-Box Remedies), Combining Marathon Training and Yoga, Nutrition and Training For Multi-Day Bikepacking, and More! first appeared on Endurance Planet ....
Jun 02, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Tawnee is back for a new episode of On My Mind (OMM), and due to popular demand we’re keeping her husband John on as a co-host to this new series! This episode’s photo is a throwback that ties into the conversation; it was taken in Whistler, Canada, in 2014 when John and Tawnee officially took […] The post OMM 2: State of (and History) of The Podcast, Plus The Value of an Open Mind first appeared on Endurance Planet ....
May 26, 2023•34 min
Our guest in this episode is Justin Frandson, an athleticism performance coach and founder of Athleticism.com and EMFRocks.com. In this episode: Tawnee mentions she has owned EMF-harmonizing tesla rocks since her days as a vanlifer. Justin was hurt as a pre-collegiate elite athlete so ultimately went into a career in helping athletes in ways beyond […] The post Justin Frandson: Level Up Athletic Gains — Work Your Ambidexterity, Recharge With Nature, Coexist With EMFs, and (Gasp!) Ditch The Weara...
May 19, 2023•1 hr
Your host, Tawnee Gibson, MS, CSCS, CISSN, is embarking on a new chapter with Endurance Planet where she will be recording some solo, short-format epsiodes in a series called “On My Mind” or “OMM” for short. This is episode 1, and she’s already breaking the rules by featuring a guest, her husband, John Gibson, but […] The post On My Mind 1: Ragnar Isn’t Healthy, But It’s Worth It, Here’s Why (And Tips To Prepare) first appeared on Endurance Planet ....
May 12, 2023•30 min
On this episode, Tawnee and Lucho catch up after being together in April for the 2023 Ragnar SoCal Relay. They talk about the race, the (two) teams and more reflections. Following our Ragnar chat, we share thoughts on athletes—whether pro or amateur—who dope, integrity, the aftermath of cheating and more. Plus, for athletes who do […] The post ATC 352: Ragnar Recap–Back For The Fifth Time! Plus: Thoughts on Doping and Integrity, Safe Supplementing, Strength Training for Athletes Over 70, and Mor...
May 05, 2023•1 hr 2 min
On this episode we welcome professional triathlete Sarah True. Sarah is one of the few endurance athletes to reach the top of her sport at multiple distances—including two Olympic Games, top finishes at ITU WTS, and IRONMAN racing. She now focuses on Iron-distance racing, and she has finished as high as 4th place at the […] The post Sarah True: On Motherhood, Depression, and Professional Triathlon — Fine-Tuning the Juggling Act With Grit and Grace first appeared on Endurance Planet ....
Apr 21, 2023•55 min
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 […] The post ATC 351: Know Thyself, How Well Can You Read Your Body’s Signals? Plus...
Apr 07, 2023•1 hr 12 min
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. Intro Banter Toxic, Chemical Concerns […] The post Sock Doc 19: It’s Not The Hammy! For Hamstring Injuries, Look Elsewhere To Heal, Plus: Our Take on ‘Toxic’ Concerns with Butte...
Mar 24, 2023•1 hr 9 min
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 […] The post ATC 350: To Train or Not To Train Through Hormonal Imbalances (With Healthy Comebacks), High Heart Rate Concerns, Heart Health Check, and More first appear...
Mar 10, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Welcome to episode 35 of Holistic Performance Nutrition (HPN) featuring Tawnee Gibson, MS, CSCS, CISSN, and Julie McCloskey, CPT, a certified holistic nutrition coach who you can find over at wildandwell.fit. Intro Banter Ragnar SoCal 2023 A spot opened up on our team! The race is April 14-15, 2023 in Southern California. To get more […] The post HPN 35: How is Perfectionism Influencing Your Health and Wellbeing? Plus: Stress Reduction Tips For Perfectionist Types, Inside Our Kitchen, DIY Foods ...
Feb 24, 2023•1 hr 16 min
On this episode with Tawnee and Lucho: Steven asks: Competitive Master’s Runner – But Slow MAF, What Gives? Started maf training 1 week ago. Was running avg. 7:50 pace which is moderate. I’m 59 and my pace with maf is 11:30. I literally can’t run slower. Problem I and my garmin hate this training. Performance […] The post ATC 349: Humbled by MAF Training, Big Toe Rehab for Runners, Deep Dive on Introversion and Extroversion, and More first appeared on Endurance Planet ....
Feb 10, 2023•1 hr 5 min
On this episode we’re joined by Christopher McDougall and Eric Orton, who just recently released their new book, Born To Run 2. Chris is a runner and author including the original born to run book, and Eric, who is a longtime coach of Eric Orton Running Academy. Grab your copy of Born To Run 2 […] The post Chris McDougall and Eric Orton: On Holistic Training, Healthy Feet, Minimalist Shoes and Why We Need To Be Running Faster in Training first appeared on Endurance Planet ....
Jan 27, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Intro banter: Mentions: Article: When is it too cold to run outside? Winter wear for kids with PFAS/PFC-free materials Our Top 5 in 2023: Unlearn technology—with the goal being to reconnect with your body, this includes listening to music! Barefoot strength—for ground up results, but don’t just abandon your shoes. More functional strength (transferable) work […] The post ATC 348: Our Top 5 For 2023 – Incorporate These Things For Better Results first appeared on Endurance Planet ....
Jan 13, 2023•1 hr 9 min
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 […] The post Rerelease: Sock Doc 15: Your Immune System, Part 2 – The Exercise ‘Sweet Spot,’ Deep Dive on Immune-Supporting Supplements, Self-Assessing Your Ne...
Dec 30, 2022•1 hr 29 min
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 1 of […] The post Rerelease: Sock Doc 14: Your Immune System, Part 1 – What Is It, Blood Markers To Analyze It, How It Can Be Affected by Toxins and Our Environment, The...
Dec 16, 2022•1 hr 10 min
