Best Our Mep Life Podcasts (2024)

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Hermanos Koumori: Hi-Tech Nomads, Mexican Culture and Post Running High 1:23:17

22d ago1:23:17

1:23:17

On episode 93 of the podcast, I'm back with Hermanos Koumori founders Alex Leon and Alex Sandler, as well as Emiliano Hernandez. We dive into how Alex and Alex met, the beginnings of the brand and how it evolved into running. The has a unique design aesthetic and is rare in that it's brought Mexican running culture to the global stage. They share o…

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Sean Hotchkiss: Reconnecting, Exploring the Mother-wound and Lineage of menswork 1:44:02

6M ago1:44:02

1:44:02

On this episode I reconnect with Sean Hotchkiss, as we started Into the Well together back in 2019. Over the years we've been on parallel journeys, finding similar wisdom and teachings along the way. We dive into these experiences, the nuances of menswork, the neglected but important Mother-wound exploration and share some laughs around our follies…

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Sam Parsons: A Mind Reset, Outrunning Fear and Olympic Goals 1:21:56

6M ago1:21:56

1:21:56

The first guest of season 3 is Sam Parsons. Co-founder and creative force behind Tinman Elite, professional runner and Olympic hopeful. Sam comes on and shares about some of the fears and challenges of 2023, how he's shifting his mindset and going all-in for 2024 and his dreams. We also dive into the creative process of Tinman Elite, designing prod…

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I'm Back, MEP Programs for 2024 and Gene Keys Intro 38:28

7M ago38:28

38:28

After a few months off, I'm back to podcasting. I'm sharing some of my plans for MEP in 2024 including a Running Practice workshop and the MEP Race Team. I also share some experience with Gene Keys and some of my takeaways from working with this amazing tool. I'm excited to be back and share new episodes regularly moving fowards. --- Support this p…

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Focus: MDMA Therapy, Somatic Release and a Foundation for Medicine Work 53:25

1y ago53:25

53:25

In this FOCUS episode I share about my recent MDMA Therapy sessions and the importance for creating a foundation in your nervous system and having the necessary education to create context for the ego-mind for this kind of work. I was inspired to share this mini-episode after Huberman released a recent MDMA solo episode, which was extremely narrow …

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In the Zone: Feeling good enough, Performance and The Wisdom of the Nervous System 2:05:54

1y ago2:05:54

2:05:54

This episode is a re-post from the In the Zone podcast hosted by Kobe Blondeel, he interviews me over two hours on a variety of topics including working with the nervous system, triathlon performance, surrendering the mind, how the Taoist philosophy applies to my work, suffering from emotional suppression and more. I really enjoy getting asked thes…

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George MacPherson: Invitation of Sound, Beyond the Mind and Participating in Healing 1:35:09

1y ago1:35:09

1:35:09

George MacPherson is back on the podcast. We spoke about a year and a half ago and much has evolved since then for us both, this is one of those episodes where I wanted to catch up and ask him some questions regardless and figured we might as well record it. I'd had some personal experiences with sound lately that really sparked an increased connec…

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Focus: Understanding Health through Mitochondria, Light and Circadian Rhythm 29:36

1y ago29:36

29:36

This is my first FOCUS episode, a short exploration on topical issues, research, health and performance that I've been learning about. This first mini-episode is a musing on my findings and inspiration after listening to Andrew Huberman and Jack Kruse on Rick Rubin's podcast. It really blew my mind and I've since dove into the importance of light, …

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Dr. Katelyn Lehman: Quantum Clinic, Nurturing Coherence and Being our own Medicine 1:08:23

1+ y ago1:08:23

1:08:23

On this episode I speak with Dr. Katelyn Lehman, founder of the Quantum Clinic in Los Angeles. I found her through this inspiring new space and had to reach out to find out more about her and her path to opening the "clinic." We dive into her work and exploring Coherence, something I've been familiar with through HeartMath and Joe Dispenza over the…

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Michael Washington: Usal, Inspiring an Outdoor Culture and Power of Introspection in Nature 1:28:40

1+ y ago1:28:40

1:28:40

On episode 85 I speak with Michael Washington, founder of Usal, "a Los Angeles based community providing experiences & goods for the modern nature enthusiast." It sounds simple but what Michael and his partners have created in one short year is remarkable and inspiring. Changing the way people interact, what they feel is safe and possible for them,…

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Solo: Adrenal Burnout, Nervous System and Spiritual Bypass 1:17:25

1+ y ago1:17:25

1:17:25

On this intimate and education solo episode, I dive into my current adventures with adrenal fatigue, nervous system healing and how poly-vagal theory ties these together. I also share about my insights into spiritual bypass and how I was unable to see where my work really was, until I couldn't 'do' anything else. I share my insights from Irene Lyon…

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Matt Fox: Sweat Elite, Journey to Sub-2:20 and Lessons from Kenya 1:25:29

1+ y ago1:25:29

1:25:29

Episode 83 features running, coach, content creator, Matt Fox. Best known for his video channel Sweat Elite—I found the YouTube channel through a video documenting a training session with Kristian Blummenfelt, Gutav Iden and Aaron Royle. From there I dove in, started following Matt and his journey towards running a sub-2:20 marathon the insights fr…

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Knox Robinson: Son of Africa, The List and Creating Safety on the Track 1:30:54

1+ y ago1:30:54

1:30:54

After trying to catch up with Knox for the last year, we decided the best way to link would be to jump on Zoom and record. Episode 82 is quite casual as we dive into a variety of topics from Knox leaning into coaching, 'The List' and the experience of creating a safe space on the running track for women specifically. Knox shares about his most rece…

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Bec Wilcock: Coaching Self-belief, Her Sports and Pre-postnatal Training 1:51:14

1+ y ago1:51:14

1:51:14

On episode 81 I speak with Bec Wilcock, we dive into her journey into sport and triathlon as a teenager and having to take a full year off after a massive burnout. Bec shares how this inspired her to learn and study, get into training and the opportunity with Nike that brought her to LA from Australia. Bec shares her perspective on coaching, workin…

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Christian Straka: Mindset Coach, Power of Attention and True Flow State 1:29:31

1+ y ago1:29:31

1:29:31

On episode 80 I dive in with Christian Straka, a mindset coach for Adidas globally, founder of MindSize and overall inspiring character. Christian shares a couple of the 'big' experiences he had that shifted his perspective and awareness, and inspired a deep curiosity into all things mind-training. Since he's continued to evolve his own coaching pr…

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Solo: Not Good Enough, Putting Down the Hammer and Tri-tirement 1:03:42

1+ y ago1:03:42

1:03:42

On this long overdue solo episode I share in-depth about my process of accepting I don't believe I'm good enough and how that's manifested throughout different aspects of my life from work to triathlon to my spiritual journey. I share about retirement from triathlon, for now, and my plans for more play in 2023. I also share about MEP and our upcomi…

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Sarah Blondin: Heart Minded, Learning to Swim and Saying Yes 2:00:47

1+ y ago2:00:47

2:00:47

I reached out to Sarah a couple months ago, soon after the birth of our child looking for some help and support. I found myself in a very closed and contracted place and after googling 'heart opening' I found her podcast on Sounds True, listened, and immediately downloaded her book, Heart Minded, How to Hold Yourself and Others in Love. I suppose i…

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Steve Rio: Healing with 5-MeO-DMT, Holding Space and Finding Safety 2:01:18

2y ago2:01:18

2:01:18

On episode 77 I speak with Steve Rio about psychedelic medicines and drugs, how his life journey lead him to where he is today and the work he's committed to sharing with the world and how it continues to evolve. I really enjoyed speaking with Steve about how the different parts of his life have come together for him to facilitate life-changing exp…

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Nick Lo and Rob Smith: Run As You Are, Path to Web3 and Creating a Run Community 1:34:00

2y ago1:34:00

1:34:00

On this episode I connect with Nick Lo and Rob Smith, co-owners of Vancouver Run Co and partners in a new digital-based run community inspired by Web3 and NFT's. RAYA or Run as You Are is what has brought us together, but we dive into both Nick and Rob's unlikely career paths, their running history and how they found each other with a common goal o…

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Nina Sieh: Exploring Unknown Spaces, Holistic Recovery and Coaching Inclusivity 1:29:17

2y ago1:29:17

1:29:17

On episode 75 I caught up with Nina Sieh, triathlete, coach, R.Kinesiologist, Exercise Physiologist and Ph.D Student. Sounds like a lot? Well it is, which is why Nina has had to practice what she's learning each day, evolve and grow. Through school, falling into triathlon and injury, Nina has continues to push forward with a humble gentleness, whic…

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Solo: 4X1 Coaching, Mushrooms are for Death & Drake's Toxic Masculinity 1:02:20

2y ago1:02:20

1:02:20

On my latest yet overdue solo episode I round up a few topics that have been important and interesting to me over the last few months. The theme of the heart and it's opening has become absolutely crucial in my process and it finds a theme through some of these disparate topics from my new 4X1 Coaching Program to creating a new relationship with mu…

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Vinh Pham: Beyond Fear, Mindset Physiotherapy and Changing an Industry 1:32:20

2y ago1:32:20

1:32:20

On episode 73 I finally tracked down Vinh Pham, founder of Myodetox. His schedule has been crazy with the opening of his industry-changing physiotherapy studios across Canada and Los Angeles, his work with top athletes from around the world and fitting in some boxing. I knew of Vinh through Myodetox but I had no idea what he was actually like until…

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Sarah Sturm: Willing to be Bad, I am Tough and Perspective from the Bike 1:51:21

2y ago1:51:21

1:51:21

On episode 72 Sarah Sturm shares her smiling energy with me as we dive into riding bikes, working a 9 to 5 mid-cycling career, getting to create product and how keeping up with her partner helped her grow. Sarah had an unusual path into the job of cycling and continues to forge her own way, inspiring women and men to ride with a smile, bring others…

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Dr. Jeffrey Riepe: Integrating the Whole Athlete, Mentorship and Move Lab 1:41:55

2y ago1:41:55

1:41:55

On episode 71 I speak with Dr. Jeff Riepe from Move Lab in Los Angeles. He is a Doctor of Physical Therapy Board Certified Athletic Trainer who is focused on bridging the gap of rehabilitation and performance training at the highest end. Working with college and pro athletes, as well as amateurs like myself, Jeff uses a mix of the most innovative t…

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Lachlan Morton: Pushing Limits, Career Rehab and Finding Joy on Bikes 1:27:37

2y ago1:27:37

1:27:37

On this episode I was excited to speak with Lachlan Morton, profession cyclist for EF Education–EasyPost and known for going into the unknown. Lachlan shares his journey into professional cycling from a teenager and riding for hours before school to quickly burning out in his first crack at cycling as a career. We dive into how he was able to re-ig…

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Welcome to MEP, Lessons from Road to 70.3 and Wu Wei 51:05

2y ago51:05

51:05

Welcome to the new season of MEP Podcast. Carrying on from Into the Well, I take this first episode to share a little about what MEP is, where we're headed and why I have launched the new brand. I also dive into some of my big lessons from my year of training and finally racing Ironman 70.3 in April, and the parallel healing journey and series of D…

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Mauricio Diaz: Adventure Running, Breaking the Bond & Creating Family 1:24:26

2+ y ago1:24:26

1:24:26

On episode 68 I speak with Maurizio Diaz, co-founder of Aire Libre, an inspiring company that explores the world through running. We dive into the beginning of Aire Libre, how it's evolved and the family that's been created around the world and some of the stories of growth that can happen on these experiences. Mau shares his journey into running, …

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Rio Lakeshore: Mojave Awakening, Above the 10 & Mindful Running 1:24:26

2+ y ago1:24:26

1:24:26

On the latest episode I speak with Rio Lakeshore, LA-based runner, writer, artist, father and man. It's hard to encapsulate Rio in a sentence so I suggest listening to the episode, but we dive into his growing up in Los Angeles, how moving to the Mojave Desert changed his life, perspective and began his relationship with running. We explore what mi…

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Sanjay Rawal: Run and Become, Slow Discipline & Gather 1:17:47

2+ y ago1:17:47

1:17:47

On the latest episode of the podcast I have Sanjay Rawal back on, disciple of Sri Chinmoy, runner and film maker. We dive into Sri's concept of 'Run and Become' which coincides with my new Reigning Champ collection using the same name, and how running can be an invitation for personal growth and self-transcendence and an unlimited amount of joy and…

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Joshua Rowe: Maurten Hydrogel, Gut Training & Oxidizing Carbohydrates 1:34:28

2+ y ago1:34:28

1:34:28

On the first episode of the new year, I jump back into the performance side of things with sports scientist, reacher and PhD, Joshua Rowe. I was connected with Josh through Maurten who has been supporting my triathlon journey with their gels and drink mixes and when I wanted to get some guidance on fueling plans and to learn more about their Hydrog…

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Solo Series: How I Got Here, Curiously Being & Left vs Right (Brain) 1:02:20

2+ y ago1:02:20

1:02:20

On the final episode of my solo series and of the year, I wrap up by sharing an overview of my own inner journey over these past years since 2017 and the different people, modalities, and teachers I've worked with. Reflecting back on all of the time, energy, resources I've put into this healing, development and growth has been interesting with a bi…

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Solo Series: Can We Trust Our-Self, Vaccine Choice & Navigating Overwhelm 1:11:01

2+ y ago1:11:01

1:11:01

On the second of my solo series to finish 2021, I dive into my experience navigating Covid and the vaccine choice. It's an extremely multi-layered topic, bringing a lot of shadow material to the fore and providing an opportunity for a massive wave of awareness. This can be overwhelming and challenging to navigate both internally and in the arena of…

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Taren Gesell: Total Health, Mottiv Method & Beyond Triathlon Taren 1:29:02

2+ y ago1:29:02

1:29:02

On episode 62 I speak to Taren Gesell, known my many as ‘Triathlon Taren’. We dive into his recent transition from a triathlon coach to more of a holistic health coach, changing his platform to Mottiv and moving out to Vancouver Island. After years of building this brand, a seriously impressive YouTube channel and plenty of research, Taren has live…

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Solo Series: Disordered Eating, Core Values & Revolution of Responsibility 1:02:43

2+ y ago1:02:43

1:02:43

In this long overdue solo episode, I start off a series of three episodes to finish 2021 where I dive into some of the biggest issues in my life and that I’ve been working through. In the first part, I talk about my relationship with food and disordered eating and how the spiral of shame can trigger a pattern of over eating. I touch on the importan…

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Saehee Cho: Meaningful Cooking, Soon Minimart & Cultural Responsibility 1:28:59

2+ y ago1:28:59

1:28:59

On episode 60 I speak to Saehee Cho, a creative writer, cook, food stylist and founder of Soon Minimart. We dive into all things food, connection to the earth and the process of growing a plant, the masculine and feminine balance in the industry of food and the lessons that plants can provide. Saehee shares her own journey from home cooking with he…

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Johnny Oduya: In-Hale, Breath Performance & Diving Deep 1:38:27

3y ago1:38:27

1:38:27

On episode 59 I speak to Johnny Oduya, NHL Stanley Cup champion as we dive into his career as a professional hockey player, some of the elements that made his Chicago Blackhawks team successful and his more recent transition into mindfulness, breathwork and the launch of Hale. What started as a pursuit to play at his best later in his career, Johnn…

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George MacPherson: Evolution of PR, Sustainable Education & The Truth of Sound 1:43:44

3y ago1:43:44

1:43:44

On episode 58 I speak with George William MacPherson, a PR consultant, sound healer and overall inspiring man. We connected through the fashion and sport world and one of his clients but immediately I felt a unique connection to George. As I’ve got to know him and learn more about his journey of mental health alongside the evolution of his career, …

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Tete Bero: Remembering Who We Are, Heart Music & The Medicine Sessions 1:41:02

3y ago1:41:02

1:41:02

On episode 57 of Into the Well, I speak with Tete Bero who I’ve connected with in Los Angeles over the last few years. He’s a musician, healer, wise man and one of my mentors – more recently we’ve dove into the plant medicine realms together and really connected on a deep level. I’m excited to share a piece of his story here as he shares about livi…

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Manoj Dias: Staying Open, Still Together & The Evolution of Practice 1:20:33

3y ago1:20:33

1:20:33

On the latest episode of Into the Well, I reconnect with Manoj Dias after we first met in early 2020. We've been through a lot but hadn't connected over this wild year of ups and downs until now, so it was great to dive into the challenges as Manoj shares his journey of moving to Los Angeles, joining and launching OPEN, a breathwork and mindfulness…

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Carly Jo Carson: Music in Ceremony, Dancing with Addiction & Finding our Voice 1:33:06

3y ago1:33:06

1:33:06

On episode 55 I speak to artist, musician, breathwork teacher and mother Carly Jo Carson. I connected with her at one of her holotropic breathwork workshops in Topanga and felt inspired to have her on the podcast. She’s had a powerful journey and is inspiring others to heal through her work in a deep way. She speaks about finding plant medicine thr…

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Ben Goresky: An Integrated Man, The Work & Becoming a Leader 1:40:04

3y ago1:40:04

1:40:04

On episode 54 I connected with Ben Goresky. I met Ben through the Samurai Brotherhood, a men's work organized launched in Vancouver by P.T. Mistlberger years ago, Ben is among the new wave of leaders that are bringing this work to a new generation of men, including myself. Ben shares his story of growing up with some serious issues in what might se…

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Maria Sharapova: Life Transitions, Holistic Development & Strength Training 42:46

3y ago42:46

42:46

On this special episode I had a chance to sit down with Maria Sharapova as a part of a project with Tonal. Maria is well-known for her incredibly impressive tennis career but she's also a very dynamic human being, having overcome challenges, growing up in the eye of the global sports media since 16 years old, all while developing herself holistical…

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Dan Plews: Coaching Patience, Heart Rate Variability & Enjoying the Process 1:22:24

3y ago1:22:24

1:22:24

On episode 52 I speak with Dr. Dan Plews, researcher, sports scientist, physiologist and Ironman Kona age group recorder holder with a time of 8 hours 24 minutes. Impressive. Dan was one of the first people I found as I started learning about triathlon and I love his approach to training, nutrition and learning. He not only talks the talk, but walk…

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Mark Allen: The Meaning of Racing, Fit Soul, Fit Body & Learning to Listen 1:30:23

3y ago1:30:23

1:30:23

In episode 51 I got the chance to speak with Mark Allen, 6x ironman Champion in Kona, one of the most accomplished triathletes ever and one of the most inspiring athletes in the world. While Mark is well-known for his accomplishments, it’s his process and commitment that is really incredible. He shares his work with Shaman, Brant Secunda and their …

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David Jou: Mindset of Physical Therapy, Learning from Athletes & MOTIVNY 1:10:07

3y ago1:10:07

1:10:07

On the latest episode I speak to David Jou, New York-based athlete, physical therapist and co-founder of MOTIVNY. We dive into his journey of growing up in New Jersey, what inspired him to get into PT and the early days and evolution of MOTIVNY and how he and his team traversed the last year together. We talk about the evolving mindset around being…

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Brice Partouche & Jockum Hallin: Collaboration, Music Culture & Moving in Nature 1:10:46

3+ y ago1:10:46

1:10:46

Episode 49 is a three way conversation with Brice Partouche of Satisfy Running and Jockum Hallin from Our Legacy. Celebrating their new collaboration between Satisfy and Our Legacy's Work Shop concept, we speak on the meaning of collaboration, how culture has informed the way we navigate the world from running to brands to our creative process. Bri…

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Tom Waller: Integrated Sustainability, Being Safe to Express & Goal Setting 1:27:09

3+ y ago1:27:09

1:27:09

On episode 48 Tom Waller shares his journey into the unknown intersection of sports, technology, innovation and human potential. Currently Tom is the SVP Advanced Innovation, Chief Science Officer at @lululemon in Vancouver and in our conversation he talks about what creating healthy corporate culture at work looks like, the power and importance of…

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Jamie Miller: Biomimicry, Learning from Death & Indigenous Wisdom 1:25:36

3+ y ago1:25:36

1:25:36

On episode 47 I speak with Jamie Miller, PhD — founder of Biomimicry Frontiers. Jamie is an award-winning designer who has been studying, practicing, and applying biomimicry since 2004 - when he first learned of the concept through the Fibonacci Sequence in a math and poetry course, and since has been exploring engineering focused on urban resilien…

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Matt Fitzgerald: Trusting Ourselves, 80/20 and The Endurance Diet 1:35:40

3+ y ago1:35:40

1:35:40

On the latest episode in my triathlon focused series, Road to 70.3, I speak with author, nutritionist, coach and runner Matt Fitzgerald. He's been in the endurance world for decades as runner and triathlete, but more so known for his books 80/20 Triathlon, The Endurance Diet, Iron Wars, Running the Dream and his latest, The Comeback Quotient. In ou…

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Road to 70.3: Becoming a Triathlete, Heart Focused Training and Conscious Identity 23:42

3+ y ago23:42

23:42

In the first episode of the Road to 70.3 series, I dive in solo, sharing why I'm embarking on this experience, some of the questions that inspired the drive, what I am hoping to become in the process and bringing a beginner's mind to the sport. I speak on James Clear's Atomic Habits and Steven Kotler's work about habits, goals and flow state as a w…

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