Link Endurance Podcast

Following up from our last Health Episode "Carbs 101", Alix and I break down fats for you in this show. We talk about: When to eat fats during normal days, training, & racing When to avoid fats during normal days, training, & racing Why to limit fats during times of stress When to eat fats for women's monthly "visitor" Types of fats and the corresponding foods and bicep curls :-)

In this episode Mo and Miles catch up with Rebecca Hammond after her 2nd place finish amongst a STACKED field of pro women at the recent Spartan Race West Virginia North American Championships.  We talk about: Her race recap How she balances OCR training with a tedious med school schedule How she uses the Whoop Recovery strap to dictate daily training & training intensity Her training on only 4-5 45-60 minute runs per week and more!!

Are carbs bad? Are carbs good? When should I eat them? When should I limit them? What if I eat too many? What if I eat too few? What if I am trying to get pregnant?  If you have asked yourself one or more of these questions, Alix and Mo breakdown the basics of carbohydrate consumption. OH and we hope you enjoy the bonus songs by Alix :-)

 Coach Mo recaps last week's NORAM championships and give some insight, tips, and suggestions on how to better approach grip obstacles and improve your chance of keeping your band, but not before being  serenaded by Miles Keller as Vic slurps down a massive bowl of Pho....

In this episode Miles, Vic (the vegan), I have some fun and talk about Effective ways to build core/lower ab strength for low rigs and such Vic takes us through his recent victory at the first annual Grit Games We talk about how to do a Vegan diet the right way and common mistakes and some other nonsense :-).  This was a fun episode and it was good to just catch up and chat with the boys

In this episode Mo and Alix discuss how we are not destined to our parents/families genes of disease, obesity, diabetes, etc. Through the study of Epigenetics, scientists have learned, and proven, that we in fact have the ability to alter our DNA for a more favorable & healthy outcome.  Take a listen to learn more!

In this episode we chat with Spartan World Champion Zuzana Kocumova and find out how she came to be such a dominant force in OCR.

In this episode we sit down with another you OCR rising star and 3rd place finisher in the recent Spartan European Championships Johnny Luna-Lima. We get to know Johnny, his background, his mental toughness, and also discuss: The importance of his daily meditation His Austrian Alps training program The critical importance of being able to run downhill well His breakdown of the European Championships His love for goats :-) and a lot more!!

Back in episode #147 Alix and I discussed how you can train through an injury by focusing on what you CAN do vs. what you can't do.  In this episode our guest, and one of the top Elite Masters OCR athletes on the planet Michael Mark talks about how he is overcoming a devastating, season ending achilles tendon rupture last month during a warm-up run before the TMX World Championship. Michael was arguably in the best shape of his life when his season ended in a split second. We talk about the injury, what could have lead to the rupture, and how Michael uses his positive mindset to make a 180 degree shift in focus and continue moving forward during bad days, sad days, angry days and happy days. This show will hopefully give you a great perspective on life and how you can always stay focused on becoming the best version of yourself possible.

In this episode we take a break from our usual interview format and discuss: The importance/need for a mid-season break How you could/should change your training mid-season The importance of building a strong core Miles & Vic recap the recent/first CTG Kids Race And much more rambling and fun!

In this episode we chat with the best handle bar mustached muscle pants elite OCR athlete on the scene Mr. Dylan Miraglia (the "G" is silent people).  Dylan talks with us about: His life as a youngster and how he discovered OCR How his brother is his greatest motivation on many levels What made him choose the short course, stadium sprint & TMX, format His program design for short course OCR The importance of a strong aerobic run base His mustaches's favorite beer and the always important question, could he beat a bear in a fight?? 

Take Ownership of your training, nutrition, & life.  In this episode Alix and Mo help you understand how you can stop letting outside forces/people/situations dictate your day/life. Do you go through workouts with your trainer, buddy, or alone blind? Do you just eat food without paying attention or putting in effort to fuel properly? Is everything someone else’s fault, do you let other people, situations dictate your attitude daily? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, or just want to learn how to be in better control of your day, you will love this episode

In this episode Mo, Miles, & Vic talk with Spartan Pro Ryan Kent and recap the recent Spartan AT&T Stadium Sprint. Along with Ryan's race recap we discuss: What it is going to take for him to win the series How incorporating heavy strength training has helped his performance How he will alter/change training in prep for Spartan Championship series How/when he draws mental strength from his time on The Selection What will it take to win TMX and more!  

In this episode Miles and I sit down with one of the Spartan OG's and a true master of endurance sports Kevin Gillotti.  Kevin has been heavily involved in triathlon and duathlon for over 28 years before diving deep into Spartan racing. Not does Kevin has decades of experience, he is fast as hell and at 48 shows no signs of slowing down ANY time soon. This is a wild episode and Kevin give us lots of great insight, wisdom and tips including: How he overcame a devastating injuring early in his career, told he would never run again, and came back even stronger How he continues to be a dominant force in endurance sports regardless of age How he helped Spartan Race run on the back, programming, end in the early days  Why he doesn't really care about lifting form Why mindset is so important Why he doesn't overtrain Why you don't have to run on trails to be a bad ass And SO MUCH MORE!! SERIOUSLY this episode is loaded with great information and inspiration! 

In this episode Alix and Mo review the popular Netflix documentary "The Magic Pill". Among some of the moments they highlight and discuss are: Is a high fat low carb, or ketogenic diet right for you Is the Heart Health Hypothesis wrong How eliminating processed foods and sugars has the power to reverse disease states How your children WILL eat what you feed them, although it may not be easy at first and more  

First of all this episode was a BLAST to record!! We had a lot of fun with our guest Julie Hartjes, and answered some series and funny questions from her teammates.  Before we jumped into the fun questions we got to know Julie and learned how this mother of 3, that home schools 2 of her children finds time to train and be a podium contender at every race. We discuss: How she uses the entire day to train in spurts when she's busy with kids/life The importance for parents, especially mothers, to take time away from the family for themselves "Don't forget about yourself" And then.... :-) Want to improve your grip?? Milk a bunch of cows How she became so awesome at taking selfies How her and her teammate tried to smother Jay Flores in a hug How Woodchucks are extremely efficient.. at chucking wood.. And a lot more fun and some serious questions smattered in ***Bonus.. Can you spot Jay Flores in the cover photo??***

Every human has a bad day occasionally. A bad day training,racing, a bad day at work, with a friend, family member, spouse, etc. Bad days hit us all, but the question is how do you handle that bad day?  In this episode Alix and Mo talk about this and give you tips on how to turn your bad day around by incorporating: breath work hard workouts restorative workouts laughter and smiling DECIDING on your day grabbing a hug and more Take a listen and share with a friend or anyone you know that could benefit from hearing. 

What out OCR Elite men!! This dude is on fire and on a mission!!! In this episode OCR rising star Jordon Buscemi sits down with us to discuss: His love for being outside and "playing" His motivation behind racing One of the best race mantras I have heard, provided by his 6yr old boy His review of the weekend Spartan Super and Sprint Races Why he doesn't race with a watch or heart rate His hybrid "unorthodox" training Co-founding Wisconsin OCR Team and more!!  

In this Episode Miles and I sit down with Spartan elite athlete and Referee Chris Schapman. Not only is Chris an incredible athlete, he is also a run form coach in the POSE Method of running. We get to know Chris a bit and then talk about: The importance of incorporating key drills into every run warm-up Why a good time to change your run form is after an injury The importance of paying attention to your run mechanics Why your heel should touch the ground during your run gate How to transition into a minimalist/zero drop shoe How to begin POSE running Chris's "go to" mobility moves and more! Chris talks a lot about specific movements, drills, etc during the show. If you are looking to change your run form PLEASE consult a qualified run coach to assess you and help you make the right adjustments for your personal needs ** I also answer a listener question on hydration & sweat sodium testing**

In this episode Mo sits down with Hunter Russell and Brian Gowiski who took home 2nd and 3rd place in this past weekend's Tougher & Toughest Mudder in Central Texas.  We have a great conversation, recap their races and discuss: What went well during the race What went wrong/what they learned  Mental strategies after taking a wrong turn Mental strategies during overnight mind numbing races Recovery strategies after an overnight race and after crewing and not sleeping for over 24hrs The power of crew/team support Why Hunter's beard is so beautiful and more!! ****NOTE: before we hop into the episode I also answer a listener question about how to recover from a strained pectoral muscle****