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