FAST Performance Podcast

Summiting Everest has never been easier!  How you ask?  Step inside episode three with our guest Alex Harz and learn how The Quest Everest Vr brings Mount Everest directly to you and generates never seen before virtual reality access to the sights, scenes, dangers and the summit of the world's tallest peak!  Links:www.TheQuestEverest.comwww.instagram.com/TheQuestSeries  www.facebook.com/TheQuestSeriesPagewww.AlexHarz.comwww.instagram.com/Alex.Harz#TheQuestSeries #TheQuestEverest #TheQuestEverestVR #TheQuestNepal #AlexHarzwww.hunthikeharvest.comwww.fastcolorado.comMusic Credit: www.bensound.comWant great gear deals?  Check out our exclusive partner discounts!www.pnumaoutdoors.com/hunthikeharvestUse Code: H3O20 - get 20% off your entire order today on the best, most durable and guaranteed for life hunting gear and accessories!www.mio-labs.comUse Code: FAST2021 - get 15% of the best training device to track and help you train smarter, track your progress and get feedback to keep your training on track! 

Ever wondered what it takes to train for climbing Mount Everest?  In this podcast we sit down with Alex Harz in our 2nd episode of our adventure series and discuss his preparation and training to climb Mount Everest.  This is a detailed look at the grueling schedule and commitment that he took to successfully climb the worlds tallest peak!  Thanks for listening Be sure to check out episode #1 of this series if you are just tuning in!  Links: www.TheQuestEverest.comwww.instagram.com/TheQuestSeries  www.facebook.com/TheQuestSeriesPagewww.AlexHarz.comwww.instagram.com/Alex.HarzFind us!www.hunthikeharvest.comwww.fastcolorado.comMusic Credit:www.bensound.comWant to save money?  Check out our sponsors and use the codes today!Pnuma Outdoors:Save 20% off your entire order.  Use Code: H3O20Link: www.pnumaoutdoors.com/hunthikeharvestMio-labsSave 15% off the best heart rate and training device on the market! Code: FAST2021Link: www.mio-labs.com

Ever dreamt of climbing Mount Everest?  Now that dream can become a reality without leaving your own home!  We sit down with Alex Harz and hear his amazing story of summiting the world's tallest peak and how he did it using 360* Go Pro cameras.  This three part series will dive into all the specific details of how he accomplished such an amazing feat and now how he is sharing it with the world in his latest venture The Quest Everest Vr.   This 26 minute virtual reality tour will give you the ability to see the mountain exactly how Alex did and feel what it's like to climb Mount Everest.  This will be an amazing journey and we hope that you enjoy!  Thanks for listening and be sure to tune in for all three episodes as it will be a very exhilarating ride.  Be sure to check out all the links here to learn and see more! Links:www.alexharz.comwww.TheQuestEverest.comwww.instagram.com/TheQuestSeries  www.facebook.com/TheQuestSeriesPagewww.AlexHarz.comwww.instagram.com/Alex.Harzwww.hunthikeharvest.comwww.fastcolorado.comMusic Credit:www.bensound.com

In this episode we look at some new awesome fitness and training technology in Mio-Labs.  We talk to the Vice President of Marketing and and Sales for Mio-labs.  We look into how Mio has learned and evolved their product has taken training monitoring to a new level through their intuitive platform, state of the art accuracy and the multitude of integrations and collection methods that can be produced through the Mio platform.  If you are currently using or thinking about a new tracking system check out www.mio-labs.com and use the code FAST2021 and take full advantage of their spring sale and get 15% off your order!Links: www.fastcolorado.comMusic Credit: www.bensound.com

In this episode we sit down with owner of Pivotal Performance, Pat Nolan.  We discuss his path to his facility success and the road to gaining impact with his athletes.  This is a tremendous look at how building a brand and following can lead to future success and professional advancement.  Links: www.fastcolorado.com

Dillon Ward is a professional lacrosse goalie for the Colorado Mammoth and Chaos Lacrosse Club. He's really good at it too. LinksDillon Ward Goalie Academy FAST Performance YoutubeInstagram Facebook

Scott Moody is the founder and CEO of AthleteFIT, an athletic performance and research center in Overland Park, KansasScott's LinksWebsiteTwitterInstagram FAST Performance Links WebsiteInstagramFacebookYoutube

Jason Hirsh and Scott are joined by longtime rock 'n roll radio DJ and on-field reporter for the Colorado Rockies, Marc Stout. InstagramFacebookWebsiteMarc's Twitter

Previously Christiansen was the Tactical Strength and Conditioning (TSAC) Program Manager at the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Christiansen has worked with tactical athletes in the Special Operations Forces (SOF) community, including the 7th Special Forces Group, a Special Missions Unit in the greater D.C. area, as the TSAC Coordinator at the NSCA, as an Exercise Physiologist at the Army Physical Fitness Research Institute, and as a contractor in Baghdad, Iraq. Additionally, Christiansen has worked with sport athletes at Iowa State University, Illinois State University, and the Colorado Rockies Major League Baseball (MLB) organization. He is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with Distinction (CSCS,*D), a Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator with Distinction (TSAC-F,*D) and a Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach with Distinctions (RSCC*D).He was recognized as the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s 2019 Tactical Strength and Conditioning Practitioner of the Year.

Dr. Coleman is a pioneer in S&C for major league baseball and actually helped out our co-host Jason Hirsh during his MLB career. The majority of Dr. Coleman's career was spent with the Houston Astros and he worked with arguably the greatest pitcher of all time, Nolan Ryan.

This episode is a special rerelease of my previous podcast with athletic trainer Raechal Martin of Elevate Your Frequency and raechalmartin.com and former athletic trainer of Independence Community College which had their football team highlighted in seasons 3 and 4. In our first conversation we discuss her recent move to Austin, TX and pivoting from the community college setting, going to massage therapy school, and her experience on Last Chance U. In our follow conversation over a year later we catch up and discuss her new ventures with Guided PEMF.Raechal's LinksWebsiteInstagramFAST PerformanceWebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitter

Jimmy is a strength and conditioning coach for Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch, CO and owner of Pritchard Performance. In this episode we discuss sport specialization in youth athletes and what we can do about it. We also talk about possible missing the culture piece in 1 on 1 training vs group/team training. Jimmy's links: PritchardPerformance.comInstagramFacebookTwitterChanging the Game by John O'Sullivan: Link

Dr. Gearity is the founding and current Director of the Masters of Arts in Sport Coaching degree program at the University of Denver. Learn More about Dr. Gearity hereAsters of Arts in Sport Coaching Program WebsiteFast PerformancewebsiteFacebookInstagram

Adam is the founder and CEO of InnovateAT. InnovateAT is a community of athletic trainers that share the entrepreneurial spirit and want to do more with their career. InnovateATWebsite FacebookInstagramFast PerformanceWebsiteInstagramFacebook

In this episode we sit down the the author of Conscious Coaching and owner of the Art of Coaching - Brett Bartholomew. We discuss pitfalls in the industry, common dogma, how to generate and develop a better career path and so much more. This is a truly awesome episode that is a must listen!Brett's Links: Art of CoachingConscious Coaching

In this episode we’ve got a great guest in Jeanette Kelder who is a part of the team of chiropractors that help the Denver Broncos get game ready and a guest host our very own massage therapist Debbie Lipski. Debbie and Jeanette discuss Jeanette’s journey in chiropractic medicine and how it helped her own athletic career. Jeanette shares her story of how she got the opportunity to work with the Broncos and the successes of her own clinic, The Wellness Group. To learn more about Jeanette and The Wellness Group check the links below. InstagramFacebookWebsiteTwitterVisit Debbie's linksInstagramTo book an appointment with Debbie

Welcome back to our second baseball edition of the Fast Performance Podcast. This week we speak with Nick Thurlow PT, DPT, the owner of Next Era Physical Therapy. Next Era has been serving the baseball and softball community by helping those athletes get back into the game after injury. Next Era PT websiteFast Performance website instagram facebook

This week we sit down with NSCA Tactical Strength and Conditioning Director Nate Palin. We discuss the current landscape of tactical strength and conditioning, trends and the future of the profession for tactical strength and conditioning. This is a super informative session with tremendous insight that also covers the TSAC course and also the certification for the tactical professional.

In this episode we speak with a legend, head coach of the University of Denver’s Men Lacrosse Program Bill Teirney. Coach Teirney shares some absolute gems inregard to how COVID-19 has affected not only this year’s NCAA spring sports but the ripple effect it will have for years to come. We also talk about key performance indicators for the game of lacrosse and what he looks for in recruits. He also shares some wisdom on how recruits can separate themselves from the competition and so much more. DU LacrosseWebsiteInstagramFast PerformanceInstagramFacebookYoutubeWebsite

In this special baseball edition of the Fast Performance Podcast. Jason Hirsh and the baseball crew talks with Alex Casillas aka LaFlama Blanca. We chat about Alex's story about getting over the yips and how your mentality can lead to success on the baseball diamond. Fast Performance Website FacebookInstagram

We sit down with Stefan Underwood the Director of of Continuous Improvement for EXOS and discuss how to progress your career in coaching. How luck is when preparation meets opportunity and his story of how he got where he is with EXOS through determination and hard work. Check out Stefan's articles:EXOS Fast Performance WebsiteInstagramFacebook

In this episode we speak Mark Rozzen of Coachrozy.com and Avera Health which is based in Yankton, SD. At Avera he oversees S&C programs for a multitude of local schools and holds boot camps to the general public. Coach Rozy talks about the importance of social media and online platform especially in the current situation of COVID-19. Coach Rozy invigorates the entrepreneurial spirit by instilling the drive to being adaptable to unforeseen situations. To learn more about Coach Rozy check out his links:Website FacebookInstagramFast Performance Links: WebsiteFacebookInstagramYoutube

In this episode we sit down with Mercury Matt Yaden CEO of Rocky Mountain Pro, an independent wrestling company based in Denver, CO. We get to talk about how Matt got started in wrestling, the inception and growth of the Rocky Mountain Pro Wrestling Academy and its promotion. We also touch on where pro wrestling is headed. If you want to know more about Rocky Mountain Pro hit the links belowInstagramWrestling Academy InstagramWebsite Twitch Fast Performance links belowInstagramFacebookWebsiteYoutube

In this episode we speak with the Director of Athlete Performance at Red Bull Per Lundstam. In this episode we talk about the exciting research coming out of Red Bull and Per’s work with regards to pushing the limits of edurance and the role our brain plays when managing fatigue. Be sure to subscribe to the Fast Performance Podcast on your favorite podcast player and you can find us on Youtube, Facebook, and Instagram by searching FastPerformanceCO. You can also find us at fastcolorado.com

In this episode of the Fast Performance Podcast we talk the Head of Performance for the US Men's National Soccer Team and Head of Performance for Sugar Bowl Ski Academy Darcy Norman. We talk with Darcy about the integration of technology to monitor performance with his athletes, his work with Kitman Labs and how COVID-19 has changed the way we work with our athletes. To learn more about Kitman Labs check out their website You can find Fast Performance at our website

Nick Winkleman shares his story and how he got interested in cueing athletes and how that morphed into his creating his brand new book "The Language of Coaching". Nick Winkleman's links:His book can be found at this linkInstagram Fast Performance:WebsiteInstagramFacebook