A show aimed at getting to the core of what it takes to become a better endurance athlete on the road, trail, and everywhere in between. We focus on bringing you the topics and people that will provoke thought, give you insight, and educate you all about the world of endurance sports and training.
CIM? Chicago? Berlin? NYC Marathon? No matter what marathon you're prepping for this fall - Coach Andrew Simmons is sharing the key elements to training in the late summer heat, specific endurance runs, and a few extra tips to help you dial in that BQ or sub-3-hour marathon goal. Do you want to hear more episodes like this? Swipe up on Spotify and let us know! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/definingendurance/message
115 - Layers of Fitness #5 - Enjoying the Cake Mental Tools Visualization Tactics for managing a tough race or workout How to integrate mental preparation into your training --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/definingendurance/message
Layers of Fitness #4: Decorating the Cake Hydration Nutrition (Day of Racing) Specific Long Runs Race Pace Sessions Fast Racing demands vs. Marathon and beyond Why we can run into stomach issues What works for training? Why Carbs or King, and Calories are crucial Training your gut Products changing the market! What is a specific endurance run - it's more than race pace Refining your strategy Specific Questions? E-mail me: andrew@lifelongendurance.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/definingendurance/message
Layers of Fitness #3: Baking the Cake Timing (How big is the cake?) Specific Demands Moving from General to Specific Speed Work (Sugar) Mixing the ingredients Welcome back. This is the 3rd episode in a 5 part series where we break down the principles of training and dig into some of the smaller nooks and crannies of performance, preparation, and racing. We spent last episode on our mise-en-place, prepping the ingredients and if I'm being honest - we only scraped the surface of preparation. Quite often, when we train we end up degrading in certain areas over a cycle and the “prep” can really be about preparing our bodies to train and rebuilding ignored areas of training. Sometimes that can lead to injury, or it can be from an imbalance in load. Questions? E-mail me! andrew@lifelongendurance.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/definingendurance/message
112 | Layers of Fitness #2: What are the Ingredients? General Fitness Strength Capacity [ Anaerobic vs. Aerobic] Ratio for events Sprinkles Neural Work Strides Welcome back. This is the 2nd episode in a 5 part series where we break down the principles of training and dig into some of the smaller nooks and crannies of performance, preparation, and racing. We spent last episode on our mise-en-place, prepping the ingredients and if I'm being honest - we only scraped the surface of preparation. Quite often, when we train we end up degrading in certain areas over a cycle and the “prep” can really be about preparing our bodies to train and rebuilding ignored areas of training. Sometimes that can lead to injury, or it can be from an imbalance in load. Questions? E-mail me! andrew@lifelongendurance.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/definingendurance/message
A Note to Listeners: Moving forward Coach Andrew will be taking over all episodes of the podcast. We will still have guests on ocassionally but the podcast will now be used to give listeners more in-depth information. If you have questions you want answered - e-mail: andrew@lifelongendurance.com Welcome to Episode 1 of a 5 part series I'm calling “The Layers of Fitness”. After some time away from this podcast, I wanted to reassess what this podcast was best used for and what was most helpful to our listeners. The episodes that seem to perform the best are often the ones that bring your knowledge of running and training up a level. As a coach, I can't sit down and explain the intricacies of training person by person so the Defining Endurance platform (for now) is going to be a place where I can park some of the most important conversations I wish I had time to explain to my athletes I reference Episode 79 - The Biology of Fatigue and Episode 85: the Mentality of Recovery in this episode. These are great prerequisites if you feel lost in this one. Intro Song: Still, Kenny Beats from Louie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/definingendurance/message
For many, early winter is the calm before the training storm! In this episode, Andrew and Lexi discuss how to make the most out of your off-season, and discuss season 2 of Defining Endurance. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message
Ben Rosario is back again! Ben is the head of the Hoka NAZ-Elite team, and recent co-author of a book with Matt Fitzgerald. He discusses how the practices used by his team of elite athletes can be adapted by anyone. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message
Colette Vartanian, of Skratch Labs discusses the most important aspects of fueling and nutrition. She dives into the various ways to hydrate, and why they matter. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message
In a solo episode, Andrew discusses the importance of regression, and how it fits into the different seasons of our lives. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message
Kevin Goldberg, of TrainingPeaks, discusses what goes into finding the running coach that best matches your needs --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message
Laura Cardon is the creator of the website Outdoor Beginner and a running coach with Life's Too Short Fitness. The episode is broken into two parts, in the first half, Laura discusses both the process of being new to a sport and setting boundaries, while still pushing yourself. In the second half, she dives into the gatekeeping culture of the outdoor community, giving helpful guidance to be a good steward to running and the outdoor world. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message
Ashley Brasovan was a phenom runner growing up in Florida. She won the Footlocker XC Championship three times and accepted a spot on the Duke team. However, Ashley struggled with an Eating Disorder, and spent time sidelined due to related health issues. Moving forward, Ashley knew she had to make a change if she wanted longevity and happiness in the sport. She built, what she calls, her Happiness Portfolio to better identify who she was and what brought her joy. She now is a professional runner with Hoka with an impressive resume of podium finishes. Ashley has a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Energy Management from Duke University and works as a Senior Account Executive at McKinstry focusing on developing and implementing renewable energy, energy efficiency and carbon neutrality projects for local governments throughout Colorado. She lives in Golden, Co with her husband and pug, Peanut. If you are struggling with an Eating Disorder, NEDA is available to help you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message
Why is it important to support athletics among young people? Are girls at a greater disadvantage when it comes to fining their place in sports? Lauren Pietrek of Girls on the Run Rockies discusses the importance of the organization, and how everyday runners can get involved to make a huge difference. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message
Chris Harrington is a part time pro-runner, full time lawyer and family man who recently finished 5th at the Leadville Trail 100. In this episode, he sits down with Andrew Simmons to talk about how his perspective of training and racing has shaped his performance. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message
Allison Baca is an elite athlete with Solomon, she balances her intense training regimen with being a new mom and keeping up with her demanding job. She speaks with vulnerability about the challenges of being an athlete and foraging her own way. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message
Jamie Komadia speaks with Andrew about finding herself in running. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message
Becca Jay is a strength ad balance coach with Get Up! Training. In this episode, she discusses how all runners, especially those coming back fro an injury or spending time on the trail. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message
Priscilla Tallman is a mental performance coach, who has both played and competed in high levels of volleyball. She and Andrew discuss the various psychological aspects of competition and being competitive. Tallman details the "dark place" and how it relates to flow state. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message
Laura Green is a runner, physical therapist, mom, and content creator. She brings humor to the nuances and neurosis of runners, all while laughing at herself. In this episode, we discuss how not taking the sport too seriously can help you find more light and lasting enjoyment. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message
Andrew and Lexi discuss the common dilemma of know when to move up in race distance. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message
A solo-episode with Andrew Simmons, detailing the processes and adjustments an athlete should make for the best recovery in training. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message
Paul Lind, son of the original Western States 100 medical director, Bob Lind and father of top ten finisher, Cody Lind, discusses the history of Western States and gives great advice as a coach and athlete. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message
Have you ever wondered what you should be fueling with before or during a workout. Registered Dietitian, Uri Carlson, of Inner Wild Nutrition, discusses ratios for ideal fueling, and how to work real (and delicious) food into your routine. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message
Zoe Rom, Editor-in-Chief of Trail Runner Magazine and host of The DNF Podcast. In this episode, she discusses her journey into the trail running world, and how she has balanced a career in writing along with her adventures. She speaks with Andrew about changing her thinking to create a more positive and strength-driven approach to her lifestyle. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message
It is difficult to imagine running any race 27 years straight, let alone the Hardrock 100. Kirk Apt joins Lexi Miller to talk about his years on the trail, how ultra running has changed, and how he has managed to joyfully fill three decades of running long distances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message
Coaches Hillary Osborne and Laura Bruck- Renzelmen sit down with Lexi Miller to talk about the dreaded DNF (did not finish.) They tell their own stories, and discuss how the reframe the experience and move on as a stronger athlete. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message
A solo episode with Andrew Simmons exploring what causes fatigue, what the effects of fatigue are, and how to best recover. This episode dives into the nitty-gritty into the biology and science involved in building fitness and developing fatigue. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message
Is there such a thing as perfect running form? When should you make changes to correct your own. Physical Therapist and coach, Katie Carbiener discusses the mechanics of running form and how little adjustments can go a long way. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message
How does your training and goals represent your values? Business owner, coach, and modern-day sports philosopher sits down with Andrew to discuss the deeper level of why we train and race. This episode dives into exploring what drives you, and how to analyze yourself as an athlete and human. Jake Tauber is CEO of Ticonderoga and Endeavorun --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message
Irritability, restlessness, disinterest, fatigue: all signs that something is amiss. While burnout can come from a variety of sources, it's effect on athletes, and their training, is impossible to ignore. In this episode, Therapist, Chelsea Vibert of the Jefferson Center, speaks with Lexi about signs and symptoms of burnout, and how you can prevent, or heal, from the experience. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message
How has the evolution of running shoes changed the landscape of running? In this episode, Brian Metzler, journalist and shoe guru, speaks with Andrew about the past and future of running shoes, and how all runners can benefit from the changes. Brian's bio from his website: By trade, I am an award-winning journalist and writer, published author, crafty editor, artistic photographer and digitally-savvy content strategist. By passion, I'm a proud dad, mountain adventurer, ultra-distance trail runner, gentleman gardener, Ironman triathlete, skier, snowboarder and ski mountaineer. I chase trains, grow tomatillos, make fiery hot salsa, ascend high peaks, listen to vinyl records, wear-test running shoes and occasionally race donkeys. I have been honored to win several awards for my writing and publishing work and am grateful to have been inducted into the Colorado Running Hall of Fame in 2015. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message
Jennifer Farmer is a holistic health coach with A Look Beneath the Surface. As an ultra runner herself, she helps busy athletes find space in their lives to take care of themselves while training. In this episode, she speaks with Lexi about feeding yourself before, during, and after a run, sleep, and healing movements when you need to let your body heal. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message
Dave Milner is a well known figure in the world of track and field for his work with the Music City Distance Carnival and other professional track meets for emerging elite athletes. He chats with Andrew Simmons about his background in running, how he got involved in coaching, and his work with young atheltes. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message
Greg Adamson has been a strength and conditioning coach for countless collegiate athletes and Olympians. Currently, he works for the University of Tennessee's Swimming and Diving Team as well as the Men's Golf team. He talks with host, Andrew, about using the "ships" to motivate people to succeed, while being cognizant of their mental heath. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message
What makes a good coach? While not everyone might feel as though coaching is for them, everyone can benefit from the knowledge of a certification. Rick Prince, founder and CEO of the United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy talks with Lexi Miller about his organization and what he believes are the qualities of a good coach. Follow UESCA on Facebook and Instagram. Take $100 off any UESCA product using the Code DEFININGENDURANCE from 5/4/2022-6/4/2022 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message
There is more to heart rate than the number you see during your workout. In this episode, Andrew Simmons is joined by Marco Altini, the founder of HRV4Training. They discuss how hard workouts and life stress affect your recovery and overall heart rate variability. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message
Amanda Brooks is an entrepreneur, running coach and author located in Boulder Colorado. She is founder and owner of the company Run to the Finish, which provides coaching to athletes around the world. In this episode with Andrew Simmons, she discusses how she started her career with blogging about running, then grew to helping other runners. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message
Athlete and coach discuss how to grow and adapt in the sport of trail running, whether you are a novice or a veteran. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message
Andrew Simmons is joined by Johnathon Levitt, host of For the Long Run Podcast. They discuss the importance of finding your "why" in running and weigh the merits of running for fun versus for compition. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message
Empathy is part of the human condition, but it takes a rare person to use emotion to make a change. Frank Fumich, philanthropist and endurance athlete discusses his journey going into pushing his physical limits in order to raise money for various charities while putting himself through deep discomfort to inspire those around him. Frank and Andrew take a dive into some of Frank's notable adventures while discussing the draw to help others. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message
Annie Hughes has an impressive running resume: first place at the Moab 240, Leadville Trail 100, an FKT of the Collegiate Peaks Loop as well as many other big race wins. This is especially amazing as she is only 24 years of (23 at the time of recording.) In this episode, she speaks with Lexi about her decision to focus on her running, moving to the town of Leadville Colorado, and putting in the work to win major races. Follow her instagram. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message
Do you have an entry, or dreams, to run the Leadville Trail 100? Coaches Hillary Osborne, Andrew Simmons, and Lexi Miller discuss the course as coaches, athletes, pacers, and crew. They dissect each section, telling tales and providing advice. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message
Can anyone master high performance? Renown triathlon coach, Simon Ward, sits down with Andrew Simmons to discuss what it takes to coach, or preform, to the best of your ability. Learn more about Simon. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message
How much data is too much data? Coaches Andrew Simmons and Zach Baker break down the abundance of data available to athletes and go through what is helpful, and what is a hinderance. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message
Andrew discusses coming back from an injured foot and a pandemic to run a 1:20:37 at the Austin Half Marathon. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message
Physical Therapist, coach, and athlete, Katie Carbiener discusses the physiological differences and needs of endurance athletes compared to those in more explosive sports. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message
Do you find yourself getting anxious before race day? Andrew Simmons has the solution for you! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message
Author and musician of the band Chumbawamba, Boff Whalley discusses how the Punk scene in the 1980s brought him to the sport of Fell Running. His recent book, "Faster, Louder: How a Punk Rocker from Yorkshire become British Fell Running Champion" details the community-based attitudes of his fellow punk rocker, Gary Devine, as he trained to become the champion of Fell Running. If you want to learn more about Whalley's own running adventures, check out his book, "Run Wild." --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message
CARRIE'S BIO Carrie Jackson lives just north of San Francisco, California and has been working on the performance of teams, organizations, and individual athletes and exercisers since 2002. She is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology and author of the book On Top of Your Game: Mental Skills to Maximize Your Athletic Performance and co-author of Rebound: Train Your Mind to Bounce Back Stronger from Sports Injuries as well as the co-host of the podcast The Injured Athletes Club. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message
Why are there no good recommendations for women going through the motherhood journey? Until recent years, doctors and fitness professionals have shied away from working with women during this stage of their life. However, recently, more professionals have started to acknowledge that women are not fragile during this time, and still able to participate athletically. In this episode, Lexi Miller speaks with Leigh Wager: coach, nutritionist, and business owner who specializes in prenatal and postpartum coaching. From Leigh's site, REBLD You're pregnant, just had a baby, or had a baby a while ago. You are an athlete. Right now, you may use the past tense, but it's a part of your identity that is important to you and you want to let grow in your new role as mom. You love being a mom or the journey of getting there. You are mom AND athlete, and you hate being told that you can't do things rather than what you can. A trimester length at a time. The 12 week program builds nutrition, lifestyle and fitness habits to help you hit your big goals. Online coaching for athletes - making pregnancy and beyond an opportunity to unleash what makes you strong. Fitness, nutrition and mindset. Goal setting sessions. Customized programs + weekly check-ins. Bio - you can learn more here: Rebld.me/about Hi! I'm Leigh Wager. I love being a mom and athlete - staying active and pushing new goals - personally, physically, and professionally. My goal is to help women embrace the changes that occur from the beginning of pregnancy, well into motherhood, to become the strongest version of themselves they want to be. I began this journey because of my conflicting identity of being a mom and being an athlete. Turns out, I'm not alone. I grew up an athlete. In addition to the traditional soccer and lacrosse I played in my off seasons, my real sports were skiing and sailing. In sailing, I won two youth national championships, the first all female team to do so, and a junior women's national championships, attended world championships, and competed as a varsity athlete in college. I'm used to training, being coached, and coaching others. I love the direction, the challenges, the goals. Today, as a recreational athlete, I've mostly replaced sailing with kiteboarding, pursued running more competitively, dabbled in a few triathlons, and focus on skiing big mountains instead of race courses. And I still consider myself an athlete - recreationally competitive. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message
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