Best Full Circle Endurance Podcasts (2024)

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

2d ago15:16

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

9d ago18:21

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

16d ago15:27

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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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Coach Tip Tuesday: Using All of Your Senses in Workouts 10:24

24d 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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Coach Tip Tuesday: Are Morning or Evening Workouts Better? 11:55

1M 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

1M ago13:20

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

1M ago10:03

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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

1M ago18:14

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

2M ago16:52

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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

2M ago19:33

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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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Coach Tip Tuesday: What if You Fly? 11:54

2M 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

2M ago19:47

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“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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Coach Tip Tuesday: The Case for Walking 15:37

2M ago15:37

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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

2M ago15:26

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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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Coach Tip Tuesday: Seek Out Awe & Enchantment 13:42

2M ago13:42

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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

2M ago20:46

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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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Coach Tip Tuesday: Negative Splits are Positive Things 17:29

2M ago17:29

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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

3M 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

3M ago20:10

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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

3M ago26:54

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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

3M ago18:28

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“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

3M ago27:36

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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

3M ago20:54

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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

3M ago22:05

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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

3M ago13:08

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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

4M ago18:47

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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

4M ago12:06

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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

4M ago28:30

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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

4M ago19:32

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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

4M ago21:31

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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

4M ago11:26

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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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Cycling Cadence Matters 23:48

4M ago23:48

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Cadence is an often talked about metric, but do athletes really understand why it’s so important? Coach Laura dives into cycling cadence and why it matters for athletes. Training and Racing with a Power Meter: Third Edition by Hunter Allen + Andrew Coggan, PhD + Stephen McGregor, PhD Garmin Cadence Sensor: https://amzn.to/3urPl9L Learn more about F…

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Coach Tip Tuesday: Live to Climb Another Day 16:52

4M ago16:52

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Mountaineers can teach endurance athletes a lot about “failure” and how to make wise decisions in the moment that go against what our culture says is success. Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away by Annie Duke Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/coach-tip-tuesday-live-to-climb-another-day Learn more about F…

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“Making Up” is a Myth 17:22

4M ago17:22

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You miss a scheduled workout. What do you do? More than likely, you’ve rescheduled or attempted to “make up” a missed workout more than once in your time as an endurance athlete. Coach Laura discusses why “making up” workouts is a myth. Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/ Submit questions to be answered on the s…

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Coach Tip Tuesday: Is AI Coaching & Sports Training Software Actually Intelligent? 18:54

5M ago18:54

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Do training options such as AI-generated training plans have the same value as “traditional” training plans designed by human coaches? Athletes should exercise caution when considering who (or what) to entrust their important goals and training to. Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/coach-tip-tuesday-is-ai-coachin…

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Coach Laura's Rad Reads for January 2024 24:36

5M ago24:36

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Coach Laura discusses the books she read in January 2024 and how she’s going to implement what she learned into her coaching and training. Non-Fiction: Breath by James Nestor The Good Enough job by Simone Stolzoff Training and Racing with a Power Meter: Third Edition by Hunter Allen + Andrew Coggan, PhD + Stephen McGregor, PhD Fiction: Scythe by Ne…

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Coach Tip Tuesday: Strength Training as a Backbone 12:57

5M ago12:57

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Strength training shouldn’t be an afterthought or an add-on to endurance sports training. Rather, strength training should serve as the backbone of endurance sports training. Coach Laura dives into why this is so and how endurance athletes should approach integrating strength training into their training plans. Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://…

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Now Impacts Later 15:25

5M ago15:25

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What you do in training now impacts what you will be able to do later. Coach Laura discusses the importance of understanding this for optimal chances of successfully reaching your goals. Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/ Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/ Reac…

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Coach Tip Tuesday: What Is Getting Your First Fruits? 6:38

5M ago6:38

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Is what matters most to you getting your first fruits? Or are you giving it only “what’s left”? Coach Laura Henry dives into this topic and discusses how most priority goals in endurance sports will require you to give training your first fruits. Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/ Submit questions to be answere…

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Start Here: Welcome & Meet Coach Laura Henry 5:07

5M ago5:07

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Welcome to The Full Circle Podcast! This introduction allows you to meet Coach Laura Henry and get some background on how the podcast came to be. Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/ Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/ Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: Hello@FullCir…

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