Our hosts continue their potluck discussion and talk about what’s the ideal mental state for performance, whether we should be consistent with our intervals or not, and why failure is so important for an athlete to experience.
Chris Case took a second crack at the grueling ultra-endurance gravel race, DK 200, a 200-plus mile gravel race across the Flint Hills of Kansas with the coaching assistance of Trevor Connor. The challenge of turning Chris into an endurance rider focusing on everything from race strategy, pacing, hydration, and fueling.
Whether you’re a participant, event organizer, or volunteer, keep in mind Murphy’s Law – anything that can go wrong could (or will) go wrong. When one or more athletes are injured, you need to know what to do. We talk with Dr. Andy Pruitt about how to ensure the best outcomes.
Technology has penetrated deep into the wilds of the world, be it with GPS, satellite communications, drones, or other forms of gadgetry. Adventure photographer and endurance athlete Chris Burkard breaks down how tech is impacting our wild sides.
Our hosts have a “potluck discussion” about athletes’ different needs for carbohydrates, how 2×2-min intervals compare to Tabatas, and why current athletes can come back much quicker from time off.
Guest coach Julie Young answers questions from listeners on fatigue, peaking, returning from injury, and sports nutrition.
Ryan Ignatz and Dr. Andy Pruitt join us to discuss gear, testing, and all the other things you can do in the off season to set yourself up for the upcoming year.