Type 2 Network
20 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsJoin us, John Wehrer, and Lance Beisley, as we debate, discuss, and dive into all topics surrounding endurance athletics and what it means to live a Type 2 lifestyle. Simply put, this philosophy prioritizes trading immediate suffering or struggle for retrospective and future enjoyment.
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Atki... Keto Diet for Endurance Athletes
July 20, 2020 12:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBWe've talked about doing an episode on the ketogenic diet for a while now... and now HERE IT IS! Lance and I "debate" the merits of a ketogenic vs. traditional high carbohydrate diet in endurance athletes. You won't want to miss this. Key Topics What is the ketogenic diet? Does the ketogenic diet improve my performance? Our recommendations for who should use this diet strategy, and if so, when If you're ready to elevate your endurance performance to new levels, come visit us at Type 2 P...
"Don't Get Greedy" with Kyle Cherry
June 22, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBJoin us for a great chat with Kyle Cherry, who decided to transition from power lifting temporarily in order to run a marathon. He details what went well for him, what went poorly, and other tips he might have for those looking to mix it up. Lance and I add our input, as we both were football players turned endurance athletes. Key Topics Transitioning to running as a strength and power athlete Structuring training to maintain strength Common errors when switching sports Our own experie...
Gluten-free Endurance Athlete: Interview with Jessica Chellsen
June 08, 2020 06:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBJoin us for a great chat with Jessica Chellsen, a new runner who is navigating the world of fueling her body for endurance sports while also having Celiac Disease. She is a physical therapist, strength and conditioning specialist, and a former collegiate volleyball player. Oh... and a good friend and former colleague of John! Check out Jess on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/805glutenfreeguide/ Key Topics Knowing when your upset stomach or fatigue may be more than just a coincidence...
Re-Orienting Your Training Program Using the Effort-Impact Matrix
May 26, 2020 15:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBLance covers a fantastic concept this week called the Effort-Impact Matrix. It is a crucial first step in ensuring that the valuable and finite training time you possess is being used judiciously in a way to maximize improvements in the areas that have the most room to grow. This is an interactive podcast, so, you may want to have a notepad while listening. Enjoy! Key Topics Systematic methods to help build an individualized training plan Application of principles to help create plans for...
John's Functional Threshold Experiment and Type 2 Happenings
May 11, 2020 13:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBJohn ran a 1/2 marathon in solidarity with one of his clients (remotely, of course). Tune in to hear his about his experience, his mid-race experiment, and much more. Also, the Type 2 Network will be undergoing some major brand changes in the coming months. We talk about all of these changes at the end of the episode. Key Topics Limits of functional threshold power time to exhaustion Importance of proper tapering prior to peak performance Preview of future brand updates to the Type 2 N...
Mock Initial Consultation with Mckenzie Redd
May 04, 2020 12:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBWelcome Mckenzie Redd (a Boston-qualifying marathon runner) to the podcast! In this episode, we take time to provide a "mock" initial consultation we would have with a prospective client. She has graciously agreed to have us train her for the next 3 months in her quest to break the 1:40 mark on her half marathon. We will have her back on the podcast after her training plan to discuss her experience! Key Topics Types of interval training Should high-intensity workouts be included through...
Long and Slow: A Waste of Time or a Key to Success?
April 26, 2020 13:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBJohn and Lance return a research review format to discuss the merits of long slow distance training and the ideal ratio between your interval training and distance workouts. Key Topics Should you exclusively train at high intensities for maximal efficiency and decreased training load? Structural adaptations with long slow distance training Benefits of a polarized training plan The key to maximizing your training adaptations If you're ready to elevate your endurance performance to new l...
Nutrition in Endurance Performance Part 2
April 19, 2020 13:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBJohn and Lance return to talk more nutrition and ergogenic aids in endurance performance. Topics include: Bi-carbonate loading Carbohydrate loading Pre-training/competition fuel Glycemic index and the effects of various foods on performance If you're ready to elevate your endurance performance to new levels, come visit us at Type 2 Performance Lance Beisley, MS, CSCS [email protected] John Wehrer, PT, DPT, CSCS [email protected] Please do not hesitate to reach out with que...
Interview with Tim Arndt
April 17, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBIn this episode, Lance and I interview our first guest of the podcast: Tim Arndt, MS, CSCS. He has 18 years in the fitness industry, has a solid understanding in biomechanics, makes great BBQ, is the founder of the Inland Empire Fitness Conference, and is a former boss of both Lance and I. We had a discussion on the following: The state of the fitness/endurance coaching industry in the wake of the economic downturn Business insights for all the coaches and trainers out there Maximizi...
Nutrition in Endurance Performance
April 13, 2020 01:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBIn the first of many episodes on the topic, John and Lance discuss various nutrition topics in regards to endurance performance. Topics include, pre-workout nutrition, during-exercise nutrition, caffeine, ketogenic diets, and more! We also answer our first listener question. Enjoy! Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions, criticism, or suggestions for future episodes. Lance Beisley, MS, CSCS [email protected] John Wehrer, PT, DPT, CSCS [email protected] For those i...
Comparison of Interval Training Protocols in Endurance Athletes
April 05, 2020 21:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBJohn and Lance discuss two articles related to the use of high intensity interval training (HIIT), the effectiveness in race performance, and the details on when to use each format. Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions, criticism, or suggestions for future episodes. Lance Beisley, MS, CSCS [email protected] John Wehrer, PT, DPT, CSCS [email protected] For those interested in coaching services, please visit type2performance.com Links to the papers discussed are...
Constructing an Annual Training Plan: Volume and Intensity
March 29, 2020 13:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBJohn and Lance discuss some the principles that help guide them when constructing annual training plans. With race season likely to be disrupted, now is a great time to learn some crucial steps to ensuring an improved training plan for next season. This is by no means complete coverage of this topic, as it would take multiple hours/days to fully dive in, but here is to learning something new! Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions, criticism, or suggestions for future episodes. ...
COVID-19: Training in the Wake of Uncertainty
March 22, 2020 13:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBJohn and Lance discuss some of the exercise, safety, and health concerns surrounding endurance training during the pandemic that is COVID-19. Tune in for some helpful tips regarding home strength workouts, accounting for altered nutrition and caloric needs, and the assumption risk with some training during these uncertain times. Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions, criticism, or suggestions for future episodes. Lance Beisley, MS, CSCS [email protected] John Wehrer, ...
Volume, Intensity, and Energy Systems
December 09, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBJoin us we discuss the following questions: 1.) What are the definitions of volume and intensity? 2.) Which is the most important variable? 3.) How do we determine whether to increase volume or intensity? 4.) What are the various methods to measure external training load? This is a fundamental topic that is crucial to understand for proper training applications! Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions, criticism, or suggestions for future episodes. Lance Beisley, MS, CSCS lanc...
BONUS CONTENT on the Acute to Chronic Workload Ratio
November 25, 2019 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBWe decided to keep recording after we finished the overtraining episode, and discussed the problems with the acute to chronic workload ratio. Enjoy! Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions, criticism, or suggestions for future episodes. Lance Beisley, MS, CSCS [email protected] John Wehrer, PT, DPT, CSCS [email protected] For those interested in coaching services, please visit type2performance.com
Overtraining Syndrome
November 18, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 52 MBJohn and Lance dive deep into all things overtraining syndrome. This can also be defined as an "unexplained underperformance syndrome." You'll end the episode knowing the state of current research examining this costly syndrome, what we can do to reduce the risk of its occurrence, and the work that needs to be done to better understand this condition. You do not want to miss this episode! Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions, criticism, or suggestions for future episodes. L...
Ramblings about "Iron Cowboy"
October 29, 2019 13:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBJohn and Lance provide a non-expert review on a recent Netflix documentary that highlights one man's apex feat of endurance. Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions, criticism, or suggestions for future episodes. Lance Beisley, MS, CSCS [email protected] John Wehrer, PT, DPT, CSCS [email protected] For those interested in coaching services, please visit type2performance.com
Resistance Training: Part 2
October 18, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBIn Part One, we made a case for including resistance training in a multi-dimensional program for endurance athletes. Join us now for more discussion of how this can fit into a program. Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions, criticism, or suggestions for future episodes. Lance Beisley, MS, CSCS [email protected] John Wehrer, PT, DPT, CSCS [email protected] For those interested in coaching services, please visit type2performance.com
Resistance Training: Part 1
October 14, 2019 15:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBWelcome to the Type 2 Network Podcast, a place to discuss all things endurance athletics! John and Lance dive into the importance of resistance training, particularly heavy strength training, for endurance athletes. The reasons might surprise you or challenge preconceived notions. Tune in! Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions, criticism, or suggestions for future episodes. Lance Beisley, MS, CSCS [email protected] John Wehrer, PT, DPT, CSCS [email protected] For thos...
What does it mean to be "Type 2?"
October 13, 2019 03:00 - 10 minutes - 6.92 MBWelcome to the Type 2 Network Podcast, a place to discuss all things endurance athletics! In this inaugural episode, John and Lance discuss what it means to live a "Type 2" lifestyle. Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions, criticism, or suggestions for future episodes. Lance Beisley, MS, CSCS [email protected] John Wehrer, PT, DPT, CSCS [email protected] For those interested in coaching services, please visit type2performance.com