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Coaches on Couches

126 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 35 ratings

Each week Coach D and Coach B-Fun share their 20+ years of endurance coaching, training and racing experience through less than serious conversations and interviews with other time crunched athletes, coaches, and experts within the endurance community. If you are a cyclist, triathlete, runner, or do-it-all athlete, this is made for you! We can't guarantee political correctness, but we can guarantee you will pull some great nuggets of information to help improve your own performance.

We'll be talking: Cycling, Running, Triathlon, Duathlon, Cross Country, Aquabike, SwimRun, Mountain Biking, Cyclocross, Gravel Grinders, and any other sports we have the pleasure of working with.

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Nailing Your Hydration Strategy With Andy Blow of Precision Hydration

June 24, 2020 15:06 - 59 minutes - 81.7 MB

Let's face it. It's getting hot as hell outside and a lot of us are also training indoors more. Both scenarios bring on lots of that salty liquid we know as sweat. So we are tasking the tough hydration questions to our buddy Andy from Precision Hydration (a fellow salty sweater) so that all of you cyclists, runners, and triathletes out there can nail your hydration during the summer sizzler. This is probably one of the most informative interviews we've done, with a lot of actionable info. ...

Ironman Memphis 70.3 Course Rundown

June 17, 2020 18:12 - 1 hour - 94 MB

Triathletes, this is the one you've all been waiting for. No better place to get your course recon than from a couple of shlubs that ride and run the course on the weekly. You can listen to the out of towners who used Google earth to spot some key landmarks, but GPS mapping software generally sucks at elevation and we know these routes like the back of our hands. And we have veiny hands. So let's break down the Ironman Memphis 70.3 course and prepare you mentally for what's to come this Oc...

Why We Hate ERG Mode For Indoor Cycling

June 04, 2020 15:05 - 15 minutes - 20.8 MB

In this sprint episode we spark a revolt against the use of ERG mode when cycling indoors. If you don't know what ERG mode is, this one may not be for you. But if you are a cyclist or triathlete and spend a reasonable amount of time riding on a smart trainer, we're going to enlighten you and give you all the reasons we believe ERG mode is hindering the quality of your precious training time. If you disagree, we want to know! Feel free to drop us a comment.

The Keys to Properly Pacing A Max Mile Effort

May 14, 2020 15:38 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MB

With no races to be had right now, we have a lot of our runners and triathletes doing max mile assessments right now to gage progress in their training. In this sprint episode of Coaches on Couches we talk with our good buddy and coach Nick Dwyer on the keys to properly pacing a mile race. It's not a sprint, that's for sure. And we knock it all out in 15 minutes. So give it a listen and then go smash your fastest mile split ever. You can thank us for the PB later, and we ain't talkin' peanut...

Sprint - The Why's and How's of Sweat Rate Testing

May 05, 2020 16:10 - 14 minutes - 19.7 MB

In endurance sports, proper hydration can make or break your performance on any given day or consecutive days. So in this inaugural SPRINT episode, we talk about the importance and methods behind proper sweat rate testing for cyclists, runners, and triathletes. We just do it in less than 15 minutes. If you enjoy these short and to the point episodes, let us know on Facebook, or in the comments below.   If you have questions you'd like answered by our coaches, email couch[@]buildpeakcom...

How to Talk Like An Endurance Athlete

April 22, 2020 16:02 - 58 minutes - 80.8 MB

As long time cycling, running, and triathlon coaches, there are a lot of words and phrases we throw around on a day to day basis. "Going blocks" is a good example of a term that turns heads like a confused puppy. To be honest, we don't even think about the misinterpretations or political correctness when we get into coach mode. But we do realize that a lot of the things we say may be confusing to people new to endurance sports. So today we are going to run through a number of words and phr...

Adapting Endurance Training Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

March 24, 2020 21:05 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MB

Gyms and pools are closed, races have been canceled, and most people are stuck inside. We've spent the last 2 weeks adapting the training of our cyclists, runners, and triathletes to better suit the present "normal" during the efforts to control the coronavirus outbreak. So we figured in this episode we would break down those changes for each sport, as well as our thoughts on how to make the most of this unique time. So before you run a marathon on your balcony, or try swimming in your bat...

What To Do If Your Goal Race Gets Canceled

March 17, 2020 13:23 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MB

With events being canceled all over the world due to the coronavirus pandemic, we figured we would offer up some tips and "coping mechanisms" for how to deal with your grief and loss. More so how to simply make lemonade out of lemons. So if your season has been affected by COVID-19, wash your hands, sit on your toilet paper mountain, and join us for another episode of Coaches on Couches! Shout Outs: Germantown Half Marathon PRs Chris Watts Michael Ort Drew Plunk Shout At: Obviously the...

Kirsten Sass - Multi Time National and World Champion Triathlete - Paratriathlon Guide

February 19, 2020 17:14 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MB

In this episode we've got our good buddy Kirsten Sass (aka the smiling assassin, aka the Sassinator) on the couch....finally. Kirsten has won just about every championship there is in multisport and is now focusing her efforts on helping visually impaired athlete Amy Dixon qualify for a spot in the 2020 Paralympics in Tokyo. We talk about her very humble beginnings in triathlon, her method for improving year after year, how her late father influenced her rise to triathlon royalty, how the sp...

Finding Your Ideal Diet For Optimizing Performance

February 12, 2020 16:38 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MB

Simply put, there is an insane amount of conflicting information out there in the world of nutrition right now. The confusion is multiplied for cyclist, runners, and triathletes that think they are already doing a pretty good job with their day to day nutrition. Plant based? Ketogenic? Vegetarian? Whole 30? Beach Body? Kangatarian? WTF!? It's a thing. In this episode we are going to try to wade through all the BS and give you the major points that will actually provide benefit to your heal...

Vanlife for the Endurance Athlete

January 28, 2020 16:47 - 46 minutes - 64.5 MB

This episode is less on performance enhancement and more on enhancing the experience of training and racing. We recently purchased a couple of adventure vans build by the good people at VanDOit in Blue Springs, MO. The truth is we did a ton of research before pulling the trigger and spending our hard earned dollars with VanDOit. But for every cyclist, runner, or triathlete, a camper van or adventure van can make an otherwise awesome adventure, epic. We talk about why we wanted adventure vans...

Pros and Cons - Self Coached vs General Plans vs Hiring A Coach

January 17, 2020 19:50 - 54 minutes - 74.8 MB

In this episode we chat about the pros and cons of choosing to coach yourself, versus choosing a free or paid training plan, versus hiring a coach. There are a lot of factors that go into choosing which is best for you. Things like budget, spare time, and the learning curve of each will play a big role on the route you should go. So if you are a cyclist, triathlete, or runner staring down a big season with big goals, and don't have a road map yet, join us for another round of Coaches on Couc...

How to Become An Early Riser Athlete

December 24, 2019 16:17 - 38 minutes - 52.6 MB

Some cyclist, runners, and triathletes just are not morning people. Which is odd, because most races start at the butt crack of dawn. But generally speaking, if you don't knock out some training in the early morning, the chances of it happening diminish with every hour that passes. So on this episode we are going to give you some tips and methods on how you can change and create new routines that can lead to the incredibly efficient and productive habit of....getting your butt out of bed. If...

Holiday Gift Guide for Endurance Athletes

December 18, 2019 15:35 - 43 minutes - 60.1 MB

Back by popular demand we are dropping our 2019 holiday gifts for the cyclist, runner, or triathlete in your life. Or just something nice for yourself. We all know that's why you'll listen. We break the gifts down by price point starting at the sub $20 mark. Each coach gives their recommendations for things they personally use and love so you are sure to score brownie points with any of these ideas. We threw in a few shameless plugs so forgive us. So if you are looking for last minute gift...

Holiday Survival Guide for Endurance Athletes

December 02, 2019 22:23 - 37 minutes - 52.2 MB

In this episode we are going to guide you cyclists, runners, and triathletes through the most difficult time of year for consistent training and decent nutrition. Lend us your ears and we'll prepare you for battle. No, we can't help you with your family. Control the controllables people! We're breaking it up into the two major sides that can go wrong over these busy holiday months, training and nutrition. We'll break down our top tips for maximizing both during the holidays, or at bare min...

Big Winter Cycling Gains By Maximizing Indoor Training

November 20, 2019 16:50 - 55 minutes - 76.2 MB

Today on the couch we are going to give you our exact recipe for making massive gains on the bike over the winter. This usually means a decent amount of indoor training due to colder weather and less daylight. But that's not an excuse to hibernate! Nobody wants to revive their base fitness every single spring. On the contrary, a lot of athletes commit to do the work, and when group rides and racing start back up in March they are ripping people's legs off! If you are one of those cyclist...

The Magic of Layering for Cold Weather Training

November 05, 2019 17:32 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MB

It's that time of the year. Long sleeves, short sleeves, no sleeves. Shorts, tights, thermals. Thick gloves, or just the liners. If I overdo it I'll be soaking wet. If I under do it I'll freeze, or at best be the person with the bloody nipple kit. Fear not, we're here to walk you through the magic of layering...yes, via some simple layering techniques you too can survive almost any training and racing conditions Mother Nature can conjure up. So grab your balaclava, find your quiet spot, ...

From Dirt to Ironman with Bobby Weakley

October 29, 2019 14:34 - 50 minutes - 70.1 MB

Fire fighter, soon to be father, master movie quoter. We're going to talk about Bobby' Weakley's transition...ummm...from mountain bike specialist to ironman finisher. And yes, we start off with WHY. Then the HOW. It wasn't an easy road to travel. Ridicule from his co-workers and mountain bike buddies. Learning to swim as an adult. Running on road when there's a perfectly good trail nearby. Tough stuff. But ultimately it culminated to a great performance at Ironman Chattanooga in 2019. Bob...

The Cyclist's Guide to Running

October 21, 2019 21:24 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MB

Today on the couch we are going to chat about how a cyclist can incorporate running into their training regimen without completely demolishing themselves and losing fitness due to injury. The aerobic engine is there, but the durability is not...just yet. So if you are a 2 wheeler that wants to get more bang for your time crunched buck, build some bone density, and maintain a high level of fitness in the off season, join us for another episode of Coaches on Couches. Shout Outs: Hudson H...

Making the Most of Your Off Season

October 08, 2019 19:49 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MB

Since so many people are closing out their seasons (while others continue to race anything they can find) we are going to talk about the importance of the off season. First we will define what an off season actually is, then we'll chat about what it should be geared toward, and why what you do in the off season is what really moves the performance needle for the following year. If you are a fall and winter hibernator, but have real goals for next year, you won't want to miss this! Shout ...

Dealing with Extreme Heat and Humidity

October 02, 2019 16:38 - 39 minutes - 54.7 MB

Since summer isn't going out without a fight, we are going to drop our main tips and strategies for dealing with extreme heat and humidity. The topic has been swirling the web it seems, and we think we might know a thing or two about a thing or two on this one since we live and train in the armpit of the United States. That's not a jab at Memphis. We love our hometown. It's just hot AF here. First we focus on our big 3 methods of preparing for a blazing inferno, and then we get on to actua...

How To Dominate Hills - A Cycling Guide To Billygoat Status

September 20, 2019 14:26 - 1 hour - 83.1 MB

For those of you who curse, fear, or soil yourself over a bump in the road, we cover our entire guide for improving your climbing ability. A blueprint for hill domination so to speak. The 4 major keys to making these improvements are: 1. Practice 2. Optimizing Technique and Efficiency (this is where we spend most of our time) 3. Dropping Weight 4. Increasing Power So let's make mole hills out of mountains on another episode of Coaches on Couches! Shout Outs: Dixie Triathlon Phi...

Taper Like a Boss and Manage Taper Insanity

September 17, 2019 01:15 - 42 minutes - 58.1 MB

It never fails that within a "tapering period" (we are not big fans of the term), a lot of athletes lose their ever lovin' minds! They just can't handle changes in volume, plan poorly, freak out, and make stupid mistakes that affect their race performance. NOT YOU! WHY? Because on this episode we are going to talk you through how to taper like a boss and manage the temporary insanity that can go along with it. So if you are a late season competitor, tri, bike, run, whatever, put on your ar...

The Golden Rules of Bike Racing As a Team

September 03, 2019 14:45 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MB

If you race your bike with a group of other people in the same clothing as you, be it a road race, criterium, or on gravel, there are a set of commandments thou shalt follow 95% of the time to insure you all race as a team. Why? A team is stronger than any one individual 95% of the time. It's true that overall team strategies work about 5% of the time in amateur racing, but if you follow these simple rules your squad will increase those odds tremendously and hopefully put one of your riders ...

You Had a Bad Day...Let’s Deal With It!

August 23, 2019 23:14 - 44 minutes - 61.8 MB

Guess what? Stuff happens. As a triathlete, cyclist, or runner, if you swim, bike, and/or run fairly often, you are going to have some bad days here and there. Some that are out of your control and some that you could have prevented. It's inevitable. Happens to the best in the world, and the newbie alike. The 3 most important things you can hold on to when coping with a crap day are: 1. You’ll learn more from a bad day than a good day...any day. 2. Not one single day, workout, or rac...

All Things Leadville 100 With Hart Robinson and David Collins

August 17, 2019 01:37 - 1 hour - 105 MB

Coming off a couple of stellar Leadville 100 performances, we bring back a previous guest, Hart "He Actually Rode Gears" Robinson, along with his brother from another mother and training partner, David "Hollywood" Collins, to chat quickly about their first major achievement of the year, which was dominating the Dirty Kanza 200. Then we jump right into their preparation and execution of sub 8 and sub 9 hour Leadville performances. We cover their training (including key sessions), the course...

When and What Cycling Equipment to Upgrade and When to Just Buy New - USAT National Championship Course Changes

August 07, 2019 07:03 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MB

This episode is really three fold. First we briefly run through the changes and improvements to the 2019 USA Triathlon National Championship course in Cleveland, OH. Secondly, we run through when and what cycling equipment to upgrade first if you are looking for performance gains (faster splits, speeds, etc). Lastly, we cover when it’s just a better idea to bite the bullet and look into getting a complete bike. It's a tricky topic that really revolves around what you are looking to achie...

Benefits of a Coach to the “Non-Competitive” Athlete

July 27, 2019 23:23 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

This week, we discuss the benefits of having a coach to those who don’t consider themselves competitive in their sport. We answer a listener question: “with little hope or desire to become a pro, what are the reasons to train with a coach?” You may not think you’re (fill in the blank) enough to work with a coach. But the truth is, if you have a desire to improve in any aspect of health, wellness, or sport performance, a good coach is worth his or her weight in gold. If you’ve ever considered ...

Is There a Downside to Racing Too Much?

July 23, 2019 05:19 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MB

We all LOVE to race. Some fast. Some long. But for the competitive minded person, racing is the reward! It's why we continue to put in the work week after week. It's why we get up early and train late into the day. It's why we take a pass on some social outings and refrain from...ummmm...lots of things. But, could there be a downside to racing too much? The answer is a resounding YES! We know, say it ain't so! Your whole foundation and identity as an athlete has just been shook to the core. B...

Tim Linn - Pro Triathlete - Family First Tri

July 15, 2019 18:46 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

This week on the couch we talk to international pro triathlete and all around good guy Timmy Linn @familyfirsttri. We’ll be talking about his journey in #triathlon and how he integrates family and maintains the #familyfirst approach to his training and racing. We discuss life in South Korea, how his hobby became much more, and even some tricks in blending training with family time. Join us this week for another episode of #coachesoncouches — #triathlon #triathlete #protriathlete #podcast #tri...

Gear Talk - Products We Love and Hate

July 03, 2019 03:25 - 50 minutes - 46.8 MB

Coach D and Coach B-Fun talk about a few products they are presently using or have used based on these criteria: 
1. New Products - How it's going so far
 2. A product or two we can't live without 
3. A product or two we want to smash (these seem to be coming along more frequently) We all love gadgets and gizmo's so this one should be a good ole time. This week we join you for another midsummer edition of #coachesoncouches --- #gear #gearnerd #cycling #running #triathlon #podcast #coachlife S...

Jonny Brown - US Pro National Road Race Champion

June 21, 2019 01:45 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MB

Today we chat with home town hero and reigning US Pro National Road Race Champ Jonny Brown. We cover everything from pros and cons of the pro cycling lifestyle, to how he nabbed the stars and stripes jersey (awesome strategy), to his unwavering support for youth and junior cycling. Make it to the end and he even spills the beans on how much training he does each week. And you heard it first...Tiger Lane Crit is harder than Paris Roubaix. Shout Outs! Phillip Young 3rd overall Lake Pflugerville...

Double Peaking and the Mid Season Transition Period

June 17, 2019 21:30 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

In this episode, the coaches chat about the purpose and importance of the double peak method of training and the mid season transition. It's nearly impossible to hold good fitness for an entire season, which for some can be February to November! It's also nearly impossible to stay uber motivated for months on end. Enter the double peak format! Even if you don't have "goal races" a double peak training plan has been shown to produce better results over time. And guess what? We are in that very...

Listener Q&A

June 07, 2019 01:32 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MB

This episode we go Q&A style! We’ve got a few questions we’ve been holding onto from listeners, including some questions sent in live via Facebook. We’re talking anything! Run, bike, tri, speed, grub, philosophy, and anything in the middle. If we don’t know the answer, we will make one up! Just kidding. But seriously. Here are a couple of the topics: Saddle sores, gut rot (great conversation starters), vegans and their protein, and hydration. You can always submit questions to couch@buildpea...

What It Takes To Finish an Ironman Triathlon

May 31, 2019 00:09 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MB

This week, coaches D and B-Fun talk about what it takes to withstand an Ironman triathlon. With all the excitement surrounding the possibility of #IMMEMPHIS, a lot of you may be thinking about doing your first iron distance triathlon. Or maybe it's just been on your bucket list. Or maybe you just woke up today and said, yup, I'm gonna do that. In any case, we are here to help. So with that, we talk about what it takes for an average Joe or Jane (with real responsibilities, possibly a kid or s...

3 Simple Running Form Tweaks That Make a Big Difference

May 24, 2019 20:25 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MB

We've been teaching running for well over a decade. Coach Dale's first gig in sport performance was teaching linear acceleration and top speed running mechanics. Running form can be over taught and over complicated, so we are bringing you 3 of the easiest things you can do to improve your running form. The quick version: 1. Improve your line of sight 2. Power your legs with your arm movements 3. Let your hips and chest fall together while focusing on heel lift (kinda 2 things sorry) ...

Training Age and What It Should Say About Your Program

May 17, 2019 15:05 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MB

This episode could be bit of a controversial one. We will be chatting about what your training age (very different than you chronological age) should say about your training as a whole. We’ll define training age, and talk about the different stages in an athletes journey, and how skipping a stage can affect an athlete‘s longevity, athletic potential, and enjoyment in their chosen sport. As a brief, here are the stages we'll discuss. Keep in mind, some athletes will never reach stage 4 or 5. T...

Major Lessons Gained From 10 Years of Coaching

May 13, 2019 03:12 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

It's a bit of a special episode for us. May marks the 10 year anniversary of BPC Coaching. It's been a fun and wild ride helping athletes of all ages and ability levels improve in their health, fitness, and the sports they love. But you don't make it 10 years without gaining a bit of wisdom (yeah we said it...wisdom), making long term observations, and learning specific lessons that there is no research to back, no book of knowledge to guide you, and are only specific to the population we wor...

Brian Williams and Sean Hilsdon - Amazing Ultra Marathon Race Directors

May 03, 2019 13:18 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MB

We're talking to Brian Williams and Sean Hilsdon, race directors of the Walking Tall 50k/25k trail race, about their 6th born (we don't really know how many kids Sean has). These two guys have put massive time and energy into creating what we believe to be the premier ultra marathon in West TN. This is what you get when you bring together a financial planner and an eagle scout civil engineer. A grand ole trail adventure. We'll talk to them about how their dream became a reality and how they e...

The Keys to Quick Triathlon Transitions

April 26, 2019 23:16 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MB

Multisport is an A to B race. The clock doesn't stop in T1 and T2 people. So we are going to release our tips for free speed into the wild. We've done dozens of talks and clinics on this subject so we're refining it down to only the things that can make you faster with just a little knowhow and practice. No intervals required. So in this episode we talk about the keys of fast transitions. If you have no idea what transitions are, this one may not be for you. Unless you plan to do some multisp...

The Value of Sweat Sodium Testing to Endurance Athletes

April 18, 2019 21:37 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

We've talked before (episode 1) about avoiding a heat beat down, but today we are going to talk specifically about the value of sweat sodium testing. We chat about: - What is sweat sodium testing? - Why is sodium so important? - How much sweat sodium concentration varies in athletes - What's the average? - What to do with the numbers once you have them - How we test sweat sodium concentration - Cost of testing and how to find a testing location in your area Links: Booking group or local (Memp...

What We've Learned From Our Best and Worst Race Moments

April 16, 2019 02:09 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

In this episode, Coach D and Coach B-Fun break down what they learned from their best and worst race experiences. From poor hydration, to poor race preparation, to not knowing the competition, we've screwed it all up in our days so you don't have to. It just so happens that we learn a lot more from the races that didn't go as planned. This is a shorter episode with a little story time so get comfy and enjoy! This week's Shout Outs: - Alberto Bettiol - Liz Hall - Adrian Hall - Phillip Young - ...

Most Common Bike Fitting Issues

April 07, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB

In this episode we chat about the most common issues we see when fitting bikes. We've been fitting bikes professionally for the last decade and have seen a lot. Worked through a lot. It hasn’t all been pretty, but no bike/rider combo is the same. These issues could be things about the bike, it could be things about the rider. Neither can be ignored if you truly want to be dialed in. We also dive into Coach Dale's philosophy and fitting process since it differs from a lot of fitters. With a ba...

Lauren Paquette - Pro Runner and Sport Psychologist

March 31, 2019 07:50 - 1 hour - 68.8 MB

In this episode, we have pro runner, coach, and sport psychology guru Lauren Paquette. And we couldn't be more psyched. Get it? As a multi-time Olympic trialist, Lauren is still traveling the globe taking on the best in the world. We dig a little into her past and personal life as always, but what we really wanted to dive into is how she prepares herself mentally for a big race. How do we best control that massive limiter between our ears? How do we get to the line with superb confidence and ...

Seth Rider - Elite ITU Triathlete

March 23, 2019 08:34 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MB

This week on the couch we've got local hometown hero and ITU elite triathlete Seth Rider coming in to chat with us. We've watched in awe as Seth has gone from shaggy-headed junior to getting a hair cut and battling the best in the world while fighting for a spot on the US Olympic team. We'd like to think his success revolves around all the group rides and races we exerted "tough love" on him as a teenager. But we've come to terms with the fact that he's just better than us and works harder th...

The Golden Rules of Not Getting Dropped

March 16, 2019 08:45 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MB

The time has changed and that means weekday group rides are back! We are as excited as you are so we’re going to harness our chi and drop our Golden Rules for Not Getting Dropped on you fine folks. These tips will increase safety and efficiency, maximize your street cred, and minimize your chances of getting dropped like a bad habit. This Weeks Shoutouts! -JZ -HOP Season -Heather -Rachel Randall -Hudson Hall

Murray Scott the OG Triathlete

March 08, 2019 04:39 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

This week on the couch we have the one, the only, the OG triathlete himself, Murray Scott. We plan to relive what some call "the golden age of triathlon" vicariously through his racing war stories. Over the years, Murray has raced more than any person we've ever met, and he is still racing like he's getting paid to do it. When he's not racing, he's volunteering and has consistently been one of the big advocates of endurance sports in our region. So we are going to dive into Murray's triathlon...

Biggest Running Mistakes

March 02, 2019 07:57 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MB

We are bringing back Coach Chris Winter to talk about the top training and racing mistakes we see from new AND experienced runners. We'll elaborate on how you can avoid falling into these traps and save yourself from the pit of misery. Or an injury. Or other performance killing outcomes. We aren't talking about celebrating early or forgetting your shoes. These are mistakes we see time and time again. So we hope by getting them out there, we'll save at least one runner, and thus save the world...

Defeating the Winter Blues

February 21, 2019 23:59 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

In this episode Coach D and Coach B-Fun talk about how we help athletes beat the dark days of winter. It’s cold. It’s dark. It’s constantly raining or snowing. And you are forced to train indoors. It sucks. We know. The coaches will offer up their tips and strategies for not wanting to toss your gear in the trash and live in your attic. The struggle is real! This week’s shoutouts! William Hennessey Crosswinds Classic The weather :(

Meet Coach Chris Winter

February 15, 2019 23:32 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MB

Today on the couch we’re talking to our very own Coach Chris Winter about everything from his coaching, training, and racing background, to his transition from collegiate runner to coach and amateur competitor in multiple sports. Don't miss this week's shoutouts! -Liz Hall -Sally Landham -Mary Haizlip -Phillip Young -Doug Earthman -Jeff Fejfar