Best Full Circle Endurance Podcasts (2024)

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Confidence Comes From Surviving Doing The Scary Thing 10:56

13h ago10:56

10:56

Where does confidence come from? For humans and endurance athletes alike, it comes from surviving doing something scary. Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/confidence-comes-from-surviving-doing-the-scary-thing Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/ Submit questions to be answered …

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Is Exercise as Good as Medicine? 14:12

7d ago14:12

14:12

Is exercise as good as pharmacological medicine? Athletes and exercise enthusiasts alike have long touted the benefits of a movement practice. But does the research back up this anecdotal enthusiasm? Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/is-exercise-as-good-as-medicine Sources: Netz, Yael. (2017). “Is the Comparison …

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Why Switching Up Goals Can be a Positive Thing 10:02

15d ago10:02

10:02

Do you do a lot of the same races and set similar goals in endurance sports year after year? While there can be value - and comfort! - in doing the same events year after year, switching up the races you do and the goals you breathe new life into your endurance sports journey and set you up for different - and perhaps greater! - success. Read this …

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What to Ask Instead of “Can I Accomplish This Goal?” 10:03

22d ago10:03

10:03

Many, many athletes ask themselves “Can I accomplish this goal?” when they are considering a goal in endurance sports. Instead of this, I encourage athletes to ask themselves something else…something that may very well set the trajectory for their entire training process. Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/what-to…

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How Do Long Runs & Long Rides Work & Benefit Endurance Athletes? 17:17

1M ago17:17

17:17

Long runs and long rides are staples of many training plans for endurance athletes. But why are these types of workouts so integral to endurance training plans? Most athletes know that long workouts are important, but many do not understand exactly why they work and what adaptations they stimulate in the body. Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://w…

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How Masters Endurance Athletes Show Us How We Can All Thrive in Endurance Sports and in Life 18:58

1M ago18:58

18:58

The term “Masters Athlete” may be a nice way to say “older athlete”, but I know that I’ve personally learned that the term Masters Athlete refers to athletes we should all respect and look up to. We are all getting older, and we can’t change that. But Masters Athletes show us how we can thrive in endurance sports in all of the decades of our lives.…

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Being Hard on Yourself? Try This Instead. 8:49

2M ago8:49

8:49

You’ve heard the old cliché: We’re our own worst critics. We’re often much harder on ourselves than others in our lives are on us. This holds true for endurance athletes: It’s not uncommon for endurance athletes to beat themselves up about things such as how they did (or didn’t) do a workout, how their training is going, or what their race results …

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How Doing Something New Can Help You Achieve Your Endurance Sports Goals 10:57

2M ago10:57

10:57

Endurance athletes are too comfortable. On at least a monthly (if not weekly or daily) basis, they run the same routes, do the same races, and complete the same types of workouts. Intentionally and frequently introducing novel experiences into endurance sports training and racing can help athletes unlock their potential, enjoy their experiences mor…

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Why It’s Important to Look for Lessons Even When Race Day Goes Well 12:59

2M ago12:59

12:59

Sometimes, things do go the way we envision on race day. Unfortunately, most athletes neglect to look for lessons learned on these days. It’s important to know that disappointing race days aren’t the only ones that teach us something; ALL race days teach us something, even the best ones. Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcircleendurance.…

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Why Disappointment on Race Day Leads to Greater Success 13:06

2M ago13:06

13:06

When things don’t go the way you want on race day, it’s not a completely negative thing. The disappointment that is felt when this happens is very real, deep, and uncomfortable. But the lessons learned from when things go awry actually lead to greater success for endurance athletes over time. Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcircleendur…

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How Much Does it Cost to Train for an IRONMAN 70.3? 36:44

2M ago36:44

36:44

How much does it cost to train for an IRONMAN 70.3? It’s more than it appears and it is more than most people want to admit. While most endurance athletes are aware that triathlon is not an inexpensive sport to get into, the true cost of training for an IRONMAN 70.3 is high enough that most people shy away from the reality of how much it costs. It’…

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How Much Does it Cost to Train for an IRONMAN? 36:30

3M ago36:30

36:30

How much does it cost to train for an IRONMAN? (It’s almost certainly more than you want to admit.) While most endurance athletes are aware that triathlon is not an inexpensive sport to get into, the true cost of training for an IRONMAN is high enough that most people shy away from the reality of how much it costs. It’s important for athletes to un…

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How Much Does it Cost to Train for a Half Marathon? 20:28

3M ago20:28

20:28

How much does it cost to train for a half marathon? When asked this question, it is unlikely that many - if any - could answer it accurately. Understanding what it costs to train for an event like a half marathon is important so athletes can plan well throughout all of their training and understand what they are committing to when they set a goal t…

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How Much Does it Cost to Train for a Marathon? 17:23

3M ago17:23

17:23

How much does it cost to train for a marathon? Many athletes probably can’t tell you this, whether because they don’t know or because they’re afraid to know. Training properly and well for a marathon does cost very real dollars. Understanding this is important so you can go into your marathon training experience with your eyes wide open and so you …

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Are You on Track to Reach Your Goals? The Value of a Mid-Season Athletic Performance Review 14:32

3M ago14:32

14:32

All too often, athletes don’t discover (or, perhaps more accurately) admit that they aren’t on track to reach the goals they’ve set until the inability to hit the goal is literally staring them in the face. A much more effective and enjoyable strategy is to conduct a Mid-Season Athletic Performance Review to assess ahead of time if you are on track…

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Why You Shouldn't Wear a Wetsuit in Triathlons and Open Water Swimming 17:23

4M ago17:23

17:23

A wetsuit is a great and valuable tool in open water swimming events and triathlons. However, there is too much emphasis on wetsuits being “necessary” for athletes to do multisport events. You don’t need to wear a wetsuit to do a triathlon. Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/coach-tip-tuesday-triathlon-wetsuits-wh…

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The Best Way to Avoid Injury 19:15

4M ago19:15

19:15

Injuries are an athlete's worst nightmare. Fortunately, there is something all athletes can do to help significantly reduce their probability of injury. It’s surprisingly simple, though that doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s easy. Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/coach-tip-tuesday-the-best-way-to-avoid-injury L…

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A Longer Goal Isn't a Better Goal 12:47

4M ago12:47

12:47

A big fallacy in the world of endurance sports is that longer is better. But longer races are not inherently more impressive, meaningful, or significant. Don’t fall into the trap that you must always do something “bigger and better” when it comes to setting goals for yourself. Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/co…

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Why Race Execution Matters 15:50

4M ago15:50

15:50

If you’re like most athletes, after you’ve worked consistently and diligently in training, you expect that that hard work will come to fruition on race day in the form of good race results. This is a reasonable expectation, but perhaps surprisingly, consistency and working hard in training isn’t enough to have a successful race. You must also execu…

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The Best Thing for Beginner Endurance Athletes to Do 15:16

5M ago15:16

15:16

It can feel overwhelming - to say the least - when beginner endurance athletes are trying to decipher what they should do in their training. What is the best thing for beginner endurance athletes to do? The answer is simple, but it’s not easy. Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/coach-tip-tuesday-the-best-thing-for…

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How to Train and Perform Well in the Heat 18:21

5M ago18:21

18:21

When temperatures rise, workouts feel more challenging. For some athletes, hot conditions can make workouts feel downright awful. Despite how difficult workouts in hot conditions can feel, there are some proven strategies that enable you to train and perform well in the heat. Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/coa…

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The Three Best Things Endurance Athletes Can Do for Training and Performance 15:27

5M ago15:27

15:27

You’ll hear about how you “should do this” and you “should do that” in order to successfully train and reach your goals. There are an infinite number of things that you could do that would be beneficial. But you can’t - and shouldn’t! - do All of The Things. There are three things that are the best for endurance athletes to focus on. Beyond that, s…

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Using All of Your Senses in Workouts 10:24

5M ago10:24

10:24

When was the last time you intentionally engaged all of your available senses simultaneously? If you’re like most people, you probably can’t remember. Using all of your available senses during workouts can result in many benefits, including more enjoyment during workouts and increased self-awareness. Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcir…

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Are Morning or Evening Workouts Better? 11:55

5M ago11:55

11:55

Is it best to complete workouts in the morning or the evening? This question has been debated among athletes and coaches for a long time and the opinions on this topic vary widely. After 10+ coaching endurance athletes, a trend has stood out that indicates which might actually be best for a lot of athletes. Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.…

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How to Train for a Sprint Triathlon 13:20

6M ago13:20

13:20

Training for a Sprint Triathlon is an exciting thing! Along with the excitement that comes from embarking on a journey like this, athletes may feel overwhelmed if they’ve never trained for a triathlon or multisport event before. But there’s good news! Training for a Sprint Triathlon honestly isn’t as intimidating as it may seem. By giving yourself …

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You Don't Need to Always Do The Hardest or the Most 10:03

6M ago10:03

10:03

When it’s up to you to decide what to do in a workout, what do you choose in terms of duration, distance, and intensity? Do you choose to go the hardest and/or longest you possibly can? Contrary to popular opinion, The Hardest and/or The Most is not necessarily The Best. Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/coach-ti…

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What it Means to Choose an Early Season Goal Race 18:14

6M ago18:14

18:14

Early season goal races often sound fun and great when athletes sign up for them. But as race day looms, some truths about what having a goal race this early in the year means become clear. Coach Laura dives into what it actually means to select an early season race as a goal race. Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance…

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How to Handle The Transition From Indoor to Outdoor Training 16:52

6M ago16:52

16:52

No matter which endurance sport you train for, the transition from indoor to outdoor training is often more challenging than athletes expect. We dive into all of the things to consider and expect when you make this transition. Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: http://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/coach-tip-tuesday-how-to-hanlde-the-transition-from-in…

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Coach Laura's Rad & Wretched Reads for April 2024 19:33

6M ago19:33

19:33

Coach Laura discusses the books she read in April 2024 and how she’s going to implement what she learned into her coaching and training. She also dives into why reading is so important for the development and maintenance of the human brain. Non-Fiction: No Shortcuts to the Top: Climbing the World’s 14 Highest Peaks by Ed Viesturs with David Roberts…

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What if You Fly? 11:54

6M ago11:54

11:54

We’re celebrating the SEVENTH anniversary of Coach Tip Tuesday! In what has become a tradition, I am sharing something inspired by my friend and mentor Coach Brendan Jackson: What if you fly? Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/coach-tip-tuesday-what-if-you-fly Referenced Posts: 1st Anniversary Post: Coach Tip Tues…

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What if I'm Wrong?: Electronic Shifting & Rucking 19:47

6M ago19:47

19:47

“What if I’m wrong?” is one of the most significant and important questions we can ask ourselves as we navigate our lives. We do not know everything, and even what we think we “know” may prove to be incorrect. It’s important to understand when things have shifted and admit it when they have. Sources: The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort to Reclai…

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The Case for Walking 15:37

6M ago15:37

15:37

Walking is one of the best activities humans can do for their overall health and wellness. Perhaps surprisingly to some athletes, walking is really important for endurance athletes, too. Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/coach-tip-tuesday-the-case-for-walking Sources: Banach, Maciej, et al. “The association between daily…

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How to Handle Training When You Get Sick 15:26

7M ago15:26

15:26

If it hasn’t happened to you already, sooner or later you will get sick. How do you best handle getting sick when you’re training? Read the Written Version: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/how-to-handle-training-when-you-get-sick Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/ Submit questions to be answered on the…

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Seek Out Awe & Enchantment 13:42

7M ago13:42

13:42

Over the last several years, we keep hearing about how anxiety and depression levels are rising significantly. There have been a lot of complex and expensive solutions proposed to combat this problem, but the real solution may be more simple and elegant than anyone realizes. Seeking out regular opportunities for awe and enchantment can remind us of…

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Why Workout Logs are So Important 20:46

7M ago20:46

20:46

Workout logs are an undervalued part of endurance training. Workout logs provide a more complete and full picture of what actually happened in a given workout, and these details help athletes and coaches plan better and more effective training over time. They also help athletes develop more effective strategies for both training and racing. All ath…

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Why Negative Splits are Positive Things 17:29

7M ago17:29

17:29

A negative split is almost like a character from mythology in the world of running; it’s something that everyone talks about with reverence, but relatively few athletes see them or experience them regularly. Learning to run negative splits can be a profoundly impactful skill for athletes both in terms of their results and their emotional growth. Re…

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Coach Laura's Rad Reads for March 2024 16:14

7M ago16:14

16:14

Coach Laura discusses the books she read in March 2024 and how she’s going to implement what she learned into her coaching and training. Non-Fiction: Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength by Roy F. Baumeister & John Tierney Fiction: The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose Maybe Series by Colleen Hoover Maybe Someday Maybe Not Maybe Now Magic…

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Coach Tip Tuesday: Multisport Transitions Explained 20:10

7M ago20:10

20:10

Transition has been called the “fourth discipline” of triathlon, and with good reason. In triathlon - or any other multisport discipline (such as duathlon, aquabike, or aquathlon) - time spent in Transition counts toward an athlete’s overall race time. Practicing Transition like you would practice any other discipline of multisport (such as swimmin…

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Recognize When You Get Away with Something 26:54

7M ago26:54

26:54

More times that they realize - and perhaps more times than they’d like to admit - athletes get away with poor habits and behaviors. Contrary to what they may think (or tell themselves), just because they get away with poor habits and behaviors does not mean that what they’re doing is best. Developing the self-awareness to recognize when you got awa…

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Coach Tip Tuesday: Don't Pull Up on Your Bicycle Pedals 18:28

7M ago18:28

18:28

“Push down, pull up” is a cue that has been passed around the cycling world like popcorn at the movies. While it’s extremely common advice, it’s actually extremely incorrect advice. Unfortunately, because it is so common, people often automatically assume that it’s good advice. But pulling up on your bicycle pedals hurts you more than it helps you.…

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Planning Travel for Training & Races 27:36

8M ago27:36

27:36

Stick around the endurance sports world long enough, and you’ll probably get the bug to sign up for a race that requires travel or you’ll travel somewhere where you’ll want to train. Thoughtfully considering travel plans and where you’re going is a really important component to successful destination training and racing. Sources: Roar: How to Match…

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Coach Tip Tuesday: Pace & Effort are NOT the Same Thing 20:54

8M ago20:54

20:54

The terms “pace” and “effort” are often used interchangeably by athletes. This isn’t a good practice or habit to get into because in the world of endurance sports, “pace” and “effort” are not the same thing. While they are somewhat related and can influence each other, they are two entirely different concepts. Understanding this distinction is real…

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Workouts are Pieces of a Bigger Puzzle 22:05

8M ago22:05

22:05

All too often, athletes get caught up in the granular elements of their training, such as individual workouts. This is a trap, because training isn’t about individual workouts. Training is about imposing a proper stimulus to elicit desired adaptations, which means that it’s about how individual workouts fit together as part of a larger picture. In …

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Coach Tip Tuesday: Demystifying Foam Rolling 13:08

8M ago13:08

13:08

Maybe you’ve heard of it. Maybe you’ve even done it. But do you actually know why people say foam rolling is good for athletes? Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/coach-tip-tuesday-demystifying-foam-rolling Coach Laura’s Recommended Foam Rolling Tools: Trigger Point Grid Foam Roller Round Foam Roller Chirp Wheel T…

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Respect the Distance 18:47

8M ago18:47

18:47

Once you start hanging around endurance athletes and become part of the endurance sports community, your definition of what “normal” is starts to shift, especially when it comes to goal setting. Keeping proper perspective is critical to achieving success at any and all goals. Sources: https://runrepeat.com/state-of-running https://www.triathlete.co…

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Coach Tip Tuesday: What Stretching Actually Is 12:06

8M ago12:06

12:06

What is stretching, really? Why is stretching touted as such an important component of endurance training? Is it worthy of all of the hype? In a word: Yes. But what stretching actually is, exactly why it is so important, and how best to incorporate it may be different from what you’ve always thought. Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcir…

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Coach Laura's Rad & Wretched Reads for February 2024 28:30

8M ago28:30

28:30

Coach Laura discusses the books she read in February 2024 and how she’s going to implement what she learned into her coaching and training. Non-Fiction: Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May Enchantment: Awakening Wonder in an Anxious Age by K…

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Coach Tip Tuesday: How to Properly Conduct an FTP Test 19:32

8M ago19:32

19:32

Properly conducting an FTP Test is essential for athletes who desire to train by power in cycling. Understanding exactly what an FTP Test is and what is being assessed in this workout are the first steps and foundation of being able to properly execute the workout and leverage the data that is gleaned from it in training. Training and Racing with a…

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Planning Periodization 21:31

8M ago21:31

21:31

No matter what endurance sport or event an athlete is training for, periodization is the architecture of any solid training plan. Coach Laura dives into exactly what periodization is and the best practices for implementing it in training. Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/ Submit questions to be answered on the…

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Coach Tip Tuesday: Face the Discomfort Dragon 11:26

9M ago11:26

11:26

The generations of humans currently living in the developed world have become addicted to being comfortable. Facing and embracing discomfort is not only necessary for endurance athletes to grow, perform well, and reach their goals, it’s a critical component of a meaningful human existence. The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort to Reclaim Your Wild…

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