Link Endurance Podcast

In all the work that Alix and I do regarding nutrition with clients, this topic is usually the biggest hurdle to overcome. What do you do if your spouse wants to make a dietary/nutrition/lifestyle change but it doesn't "fit" the way you eat? Or, what if you are wanting to make the dietary changes, but your spouse is not fully on board or willing/wanting to make the same changes? In this episode we tackle these questions and talk about: How to have pro-active conversations regarding a nutrition shift How to support the person supporting you, How to be responsible and share the duties of food/meal prep and more!  

In this episode Miles and I are joined by good buddy and pro/ocr athlete Victor Quezada to answer your questions. We talk about: How to handle pre-race anxiety How to overcome tennis elbow How much should OCR athletes focus on heart rate How to train with little time available Our "go to" workouts when running short on time Is a post race beer really that bad for recovery The most effective diet for an OCR athlete How to train through an ankle injury What a pre-race meal should look like And Victor gives us a quick recap of this past weekends New Jersey Beast where he ran back to back beasts winning day two ***Note: We lost audio during one of the questions and did our best to pick it right back up***

In this episode Spartan Pro Alyssa Hawley gives us a detailed review of the recent Seattle Super, which was full of mud and failed obstacles by all. We also talk about: - Her mental coaching and how she "calmed her mental chatter" - How to stay present during a race and not focus on what's ahead or obstacles missed - How coaching athletes through there first Spartan race has brought a whole new meaning to OCR races  - The importance of self talk pre-race in preparing for difficult situations, failed obstacles, challenges during a race - And fun facts about Kangaroos and someone's obsession over wallaby's :-) ***Disclaimer*** Due to an audio issue Alyssa's voice has a slight echo. Our apologies.  

In this episode Mo and Alix discuss the importance of lifting heavy weight and how/when to incorporate into your training plan. Whether you are an endurance athlete or just trying to be health conscience and reduce your risk of bone loss and strength as you age, EVERYONE needs to lift heavy occasionally. Contrary to popular belief, lifting heavy, when done correctly WILL NOT make you big... Also, Mo goes into deeper review of the Muse mediation headband. Learn how you can take your meditation and mindfulness practice to the next level. 

In this episode Miles and I chat with one of the Beasts from the Northeast, see what I did there :-), Frankie Disomma. This was an AWESOME interview and Frankie gives us some great insight and advice on: How to train with a busy travel schedule How to train in an office cubicle... Seriously :-) Why the Burpee Pull-up is his favorite "go to" body weight training exercise  How doing "miles of lunges" has been part of his hip injury rehab Why you should treat your goals like the flame of a candle How to stay focused during an injury Why you should ALWAYS run with socks :-0 Planking during conference calls and more!  Seriously you will be motivated and educated at the end of this show!!

In this episode Miles and I chat with Conquer the Gauntlet co-owner David Mainprize. David gives us some great insight on: What it takes to run/put on a race, the costs Why volunteers are so important His new kids specific race series You'll also learn why Mo and Miles will never be race owners/directors :-)  This is a great interview and if you have kids that want to get involved in OCR this is definitely an episode you will want to listen to! 

In this episode Miles and I chat with Mud Run Guide contributor, mayonnaise lover, and hoarder of all the sweet potatoes in the land, Jack Bauer! Seriously though Jack competed in Tough MudderX in Sacramento, Ca. this past weekend and gives an incredible re-cap of the race, the heats, the obstacles, and a ton more.  We also discuss: - Racing short course for hormone improvement/balance - The importance of overhead push strength/endurance for OCR athletes - How you don't have to log 70+ miles a week to be a great OCR athlete - Spartan AG splits & why Spartan World's Shouldn't be at elevation in the mountains - Jack's undying love for mayo & sweet potatoes - How Jack got $300 worth of Chipotle for free - and more!     

In this episode we have a little fun and interview each other on what it's like to be Alix and Mo. We answer questions about: - How we start our days - Our "go to" breakfasts - Our "go to" workouts - Favorite Pandora station for a workout & when just hanging out - Our "go to" lunch - Nutrition & training weaknesses - Something we wish we did but don't - and more!!!!

In this episode Mo and Miles sit down with Team AMA Matt Kempson and talk about: - His training & focus on TMX in 2018 - The transition from Alpine skiing to OCR - His "go to" in season & off-season Kettle Bell Workout - Training & living with Hunter McIntyre - Naked Running - Something called the "Willy Clone" - And a whole lot more!!

In this episode Mo and Alix talk about why it is important that you continue training even when you get injured. We also talk about race week hydration. Are you drinking enough water? Are you drinking too much water?  Find out in this episode!

In this Episode Mo and Miles rap with OCR Elite athlete and mom of twin 5 1/2 year olds Kristin Saad.  Kristin talks with us about: How she became an OCR athlete How she regained her fitness after birthing twins The joys of breast feeding, with stellar input from Miles :-) How she runs minimal miles and still dominates races And a whole lot more!!

In this episode Alix and Mo talk about how being more present and your perception of what happens to you can change & possibly even save your life.

In this episode Mo and Miles chat with Sports Nutritionist and formulator of the best pre-workout supplement for endurance athletes Matt Mosman. We discuss: How all pre-workouts are NOT created equal and how most of the products we consume actually constrict blood flow making your training or racing even harder How most supplements on the market are not what they appear to be What makes PerformElite different and actually more beneficial than others on the market The importance of quality ingredients in the appropriate amounts for your health and performance and more!! Trust us, if you take supplements of ANY kind, you will want to listen to this episode

With flu, colds, and pneumonia running rampant this year, we want to help keep you healthy and strong. In this episode we talk about our "go to" supplements that can greatly reduce your risk for getting sick, and/or as soon as you feel sickness coming on, can help reduce the severity and length of your ailment and get you back on your feet!

In this episode Miles and I chat with our friend Beni Gifford.  We start the show as we always do, wanting to not just learn about training and racing, but really dive into what makes our guests tick, and boy did we learn a lot! Beni opens up, enlightens us, and shares some diamonds, not pearls, of wisdom that you absolutely must hear!  You will here and learn:  How to use the "why" technique for things you want or how you want to become, perform, etc. How Beni uses meditation and one of the best/funniest mantras I've ever heard to get through hard races How he has made difficult choices and not followed the status quo of what he "should be doing" in order to follow his own unique path to happiness in life How to prevent conflict with co-workers, family, & friends with the "call out at point easy" technique Why it is so important to chase your dreams His greatest OCR influences and heroes How he views his body as a Ferrari and how he uses nutrition to fuel the machine! Why he thinks "NO WAN" will beat Hu

In this episode Spartan Champ and World's Toughest Mudder Champ Rea Kolbl stops by and talks about: Her recent domination at Spartan SoCal How her training has changed since moving to Colorado Her Manitou Incline run Why it is important to race happy, and how to do this :-) Her race goals for 2018  and more!!

When Alix and I started the Health Episodes I mentioned to her that I wanted to interview some folks to talk about health, fitness, and such. Margaret immediately came to mind, I reached out, she responded in about 3 seconds, and the rest is history :-).  It was perfect timing too, as she just published and article about finding joy and simplifying for her 2018 goal.  In this episode Margaret Schlachter talks with us about: Her adventure in to pole dancing, how damn hard it is, and how it may be an Olympic sport soon.. yep you read that right.. :-) How she began a social media cleanse to connect with friends better How she found balance and practical application with Wim Hoff and the Keto diet  How you can "stack" your training to get in movement, cooking, & meditation all at once  Her book recommendations for 2018 that encompass all aspects of health & wellness And more!

In this episode Miles and I chat with one incredible woman! Not only was she a blast to talk to, Heather Gollnick has a wealth of endurance racing experience and knowledge. We get to know Heather a little and talk about: Her start in endurance racing Her first Ironman experience and drawing motivation from her daughter The critical role of positive self talk and mindset plays in your racing success Her transition to OCR Her training philosophy for her clients How/why at 48 years old she still has what it takes to compete with the top elite/pro females and more!

In this episode Ryan Atkins takes some time out of his busy ice climbing season, which is awesome, to talk with Miles and I.   We talk about: Why he thinks you need a strong aerobic based vs. a ton of speed and HIIT training How he is ready for any race at any distance How he plans his recovery sessions/weeks How he was once a champion unicyclist Building grip endurance and power for beginners How he stays in peak condition using only body weight training, rock climbing, & running Why passion and love for sport need to be at the forefront of your motivation to race And so much more!!

The reason I used a photo of me skydiving is because that is literally the ONE thing I said I would never do. Why you ask? My answer has always been that if something goes wrong it's REALLY gonna go wrong... I didn't want to destroy my back or knees with a hard landing, I've had nightmares since childhood of falling from the sky (don't know where that came from), and then there's always that small death piece that could happen if the shoot doesn't open.  I managed to go 42 years without jumping out of a plane until a client of mine set it as her goal. During our time working together she had overcome such incomprehensible tragedy and faced fears on a daily basis.  This was her way of saying "I can do anything", and she wanted me to do "anything", skydiving, with her :-).  How the hell could I say no, and let me tell you I am glad I didn't.  What I had been afraid of for so long was one of the coolest and most freeing experiences of my entire life.  I didn't feel like I was falling, I felt like I was flying.