Episodes 132
Avg. Duration 39m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (8)
Since Nov 2023
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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The Athlete’s Compass Podcast is your compass for navigating endurance training and health. In this show, we explore the cardinal directions of training, nutrition, recovery, and mindset, delving into the dynamic relationship that drives athletic success. Athletes are more than numbers; they're individuals with unique lifestyles and mindset challenges. Coaches who understand these personal nuances play a vital role in their athletes' journey. While training details and data are important, tools like Athletica provide a solution to streamline the technicalities, allowing coaches to focus on the human connection which makes the human coaches the best they can be. Each week, renowned sports scientist and researcher Paul Laursen will be our teacher and guide as we break down training principles so you can understand how best to train for your sport! We take a no-bullshit and practical approach to support age-groupers, masters, and everyday cyclists, runners, and triathletes like you as you find your direction as an athlete. The hosts are Paul Laursen, sports scientist and founder of the Athletica.ai training platform, Marjana Rakai, coach, sports scientist, and triathlete, and Paul Warloski, coach and cyclist.

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Can You Be a Mom, Work Full-Time, and Train for an Ironman? with Dr. Iris Nafshi

Jun 11, 2026 57m

In this episode of The Athletes Compass Podcast, Dr. Iris Nafshi joins the team to discuss her research on “Iron Moms,” endurance athletes who train for Ironman while navigating motherhood, work,…

A Stoic Philosopher's Guide to Endurance Training with Dr William Irvine

Jun 04, 2026 52m Transcript

In this episode of The Athletes Compass, Dr. William B. Irvine joins Paul Warloski, Paul Laursen, and Marjaana Rakai to explore how Stoic philosophy can help endurance athletes train, race, and live…

Power & Pace Profiles: What Every Endurance Athlete Should Know

May 28, 2026 35m Transcript

In this episode of The Athletes Compass Podcast, Paul Warloski, Dr. Paul Laursen, and Marjaana Rakai break down the concept of power and pace profiles — the personalized performance fingerprints…

How to Train With Limited Time

May 21, 2026 34m Transcript

In this episode of The Athletes Compass, Paul Warloski, Dr. Paul Laursen, and Marjaana Rakai discuss how everyday endurance athletes can make meaningful progress with limited training time,…

The Best Recovery Tools for Everyday Endurance Athletes

May 14, 2026 41m Transcript

In this episode of The Athletes Compass, Paul Warloski, Dr. Paul Laursen, and Marjaana Rakai explore recovery strategies for everyday endurance athletes, emphasizing that sleep and nutrition remain…

Carbs for Endurance: How Much Do You Actually Need?

May 07, 2026 35m Transcript

In this episode of The Athletes Compass, Paul Warloski and Dr. Paul Laursen unpack the current high-carb fueling trend in elite endurance sport, sparked by reports of top marathoners consuming…

Athlete Burnout: Warning Signs, Recovery, and How to Find Joy Again

Apr 30, 2026 54m Transcript

In this episode of The Athletes Compass, Dr. Allie Wagener, a licensed psychologist specializing in sport and performance psychology, joins Paul Warloski, Marjaana Rakai, and Dr. Paul Laursen to…

How to Train for Endurance After 50 with Dr. Reaburn

Apr 23, 2026 56m Transcript

In this episode of the Athletes Compass podcast, Dr. Peter Reaburn shares practical and science-backed guidance for endurance athletes who want to stay healthy, strong, and competitive well into…

The Science of Aerobic Efficiency And How to Train It

Apr 16, 2026 39m Transcript

In this episode of the Athletes Compass podcast, the team breaks down aerobic efficiency—what it is, why it matters, and how it may be more important than VO2 max for long-term endurance performance.…

Menopause & Performance: What You Need to Know with Dr. Rebecca Robinson |

Apr 09, 2026 52m Transcript

In this episode of The Athletes Compass, Dr. Rebecca Robinson breaks down one of the most overlooked areas in endurance sports: women’s health across the lifespan, with a focus on perimenopause and…

Move Better, Perform Better: Erin Carson’s Training Approach

Apr 02, 2026 58m Transcript

In this episode, Erin Carson, one of the most respected strength coaches in endurance sports, breaks down why movement quality is the foundation of performance, injury prevention, and long-term…

Rest Day vs. Recovery Day: What Actually Works?

Mar 26, 2026 35m Transcript

This episode explores one of the most debated topics in endurance training: whether athletes should take full rest days or train every day. Drawing from elite athlete examples and recent research,…

HRV Training Explained: How to Know When to Push or Rest

Mar 19, 2026 41m Transcript

Heart rate variability (HRV) is transforming how endurance athletes approach training by providing real-time insight into recovery and readiness. Instead of following rigid training plans, HRV allows…

Solo vs Group Training: Which One Is Better for You?

Mar 12, 2026 30m Transcript

In this episode of the Athletes Compass Podcast, the hosts explore the pros and cons of training alone versus training in a group. Recent research suggests that while both approaches can produce…

Meet Athletica AI Coach: The Future of Training

Mar 05, 2026 34m Transcript

In this episode of the Athletes Compass Podcast, the hosts explore Athletica’s new AI Coach, a tool designed to provide personalized training feedback and answer athlete questions based on the…

How to Train for Hyrox with Siren Seiler-Viken

Feb 26, 2026 1h Transcript

Episode SummaryIn this episode of The Athletes Compass, the team sits down with Siren Seiler-Viken—researcher, coach, and emerging voice in Hyrox performance science. From her early years as an elite…

From First 10K at 48 to Ironman: Jeff Weiss’ Endurance Journey

Feb 19, 2026 44m Transcript

In this powerful and deeply relatable episode, Jeff Weiss shares how he went from starting his first 10K at age 48 to completing Ironmans, ultra marathons, and chasing the World Marathon Majors in…

The Second Threshold Explained: LT2, FTP & Critical Power Demystified

Feb 12, 2026 42m Transcript

In this episode of The Athletes Compass, Dr. Paul Laursen and the team break down the science and practical application of the second threshold — also known as LT2, VT2, FTP, or critical power. They…

Why More Exercise Doesn’t Always Burn More Calories with Dr. Mikki Williden

Feb 05, 2026 49m Transcript

In this episode, Dr. Mikki Williden returns to The Athletes Compass to explore the Constrained Energy Model, a concept reshaping how athletes and coaches think about training and fueling. Drawing on…

The Athlete’s Guide to Smarter Warmups

Jan 29, 2026 45m Transcript

In this episode of Athlete’s Compass, hosts Paul Warloski, Dr. Paul Laursen, and Marjaana Rakai explore the overlooked yet critical elements of pre-race preparation: warmups and openers. Drawing on…

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