CIM? Chicago? Berlin? NYC Marathon? No matter what marathon you're prepping for this fall - Coach Andrew Simmons is sharing the key elements to training in the late summer heat, specific endurance runs, and a few extra tips to help you dial in that BQ or sub-3-hour marathon goal. Do you want to hear more episodes like this? Swipe up on Spotify and let us know! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/definingendurance/message

115 - Layers of Fitness #5 - Enjoying the Cake Mental Tools Visualization Tactics for managing a tough race or workout How to integrate mental preparation into your training --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/definingendurance/message

Layers of Fitness #4: Decorating the Cake Hydration  Nutrition (Day of Racing) Specific Long Runs Race Pace Sessions Fast Racing demands vs. Marathon and beyond Why we can run into stomach issues What works for training? Why Carbs or King, and Calories are crucial Training your gut Products changing the market! What is a specific endurance run - it's more than race pace Refining your strategy Specific Questions? E-mail me: [email protected] ---...

Layers of Fitness #3: Baking the Cake Timing (How big is the cake?) Specific Demands Moving from General to Specific Speed Work (Sugar) Mixing the ingredients Welcome back. This is the 3rd episode in a 5 part series where we break down the principles of training and dig into some of the smaller nooks and crannies of performance, preparation, and racing. We spent last episode on our mise-en-place, prepping the ingredients and if I’m being honest - we only scraped the surface...

112 | Layers of Fitness #2: What are the Ingredients? General Fitness Strength Capacity [ Anaerobic vs. Aerobic] Ratio for events Sprinkles  Neural Work Strides Welcome back. This is the 2nd episode in a 5 part series where we break down the principles of training and dig into some of the smaller nooks and crannies of performance, preparation, and racing. We spent last episode on our mise-en-place, prepping the ingredients and if I’m being honest - we only...

A Note to Listeners: Moving forward Coach Andrew will be taking over all episodes of the podcast. We will still have guests on ocassionally but the podcast will now be used to give listeners more in-depth information. If you have questions you want answered - e-mail: [email protected] Welcome to Episode 1 of a 5 part series I’m calling “The Layers of Fitness”. After some time away from this podcast, I wanted to reassess what this podcast was best used for and what was most...

Sabrina Stanley is an elite ultra/ mountain runner known for her wins at the Hardrock 100 and her FKT of Nolans 14. In this episode, Sabrina sits down with Andrew to discuss her beginnings as an ultra runner, her relationship with competition, and how she trains for her incredibly feats.  You can read more about Sabrina and watch her video about the Nolans 14 here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/definingendurance/message

Why does your pace and heart rate matter on easy days? Does it matter what kind of terrain you run on? How do you create a training schedule? Coaches Andrew and Lexi answer your questions --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/definingendurance/message

Sports-focused Social Workers Sollita Lucero and Jessica Joiner talk with Lexi Miller about common obstacles that athletes face in their mental wellness. The discussion dives into perfectionism, comparison, and societal pressure.   Jessica Joiner LCSW, LAC, SAP, EMDR Trained: Jessica has over a decade of experience working with those afflicted with addiction, complex trauma, and co-occurring disorders.  She is using that experience and her expertise to address the many issues that arise...

Coach Andrew examines the need for speed work, especially for those training for a marathon. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/definingendurance/message

How much can you really change your genetic code? Can heat or elevation training improve your VO2 Max, or is it best to be born with an already stellar system? Geneticist, Dr. Kristen Wells examines and explains to Lexi Miller the roll that genetics play in creating an athlete. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/definingendurance/message

Dr. Jesse is a physical therapist who believes in treating the whole person (not just their injury.) In this episode, he explains how he uses the BioPsychoSocial model to best treat his clients. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/definingendurance/message

What does it take to be one of the best Obstacle Course Racers? Kristopher Mendoza sits down with Andrew Simmons to talk about racing, training, injuries, and keeping perspective.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message

Andrew Simmons is joined by Johnathon Levitt, host of For the Long Run Podcast. They discuss the importance of finding your "why" in running and weigh the merits of running for fun versus for compition. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message

Allison Baca is an elite athlete with Solomon, she balances her intense training regimen with being a new mom and keeping up with her demanding job. She speaks with vulnerability about the challenges of being an athlete and foraging her own way. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message

Are you being unrealistic with your training? What problems could your shoes be causing? Coach Andrew Simmons examines the five most common mistakes in running, and how you can solve them. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message

For many, early winter is the calm before the training storm! In this episode, Andrew and Lexi discuss how to make the most out of your off-season, and discuss season 2 of Defining Endurance. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message

Ben Rosario is back again! Ben is the head of the Hoka NAZ-Elite team, and recent co-author of a book with Matt Fitzgerald. He discusses how the practices used by his team of elite athletes can be adapted by anyone. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message

Colette Vartanian, of Skratch Labs discusses the most important aspects of fueling and nutrition. She dives into the various ways to hydrate, and why they matter. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message

In a solo episode, Andrew discusses the importance of regression, and how it fits into the different seasons of our lives. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message

Kevin Goldberg, of TrainingPeaks, discusses what goes into finding the running coach that best matches your needs --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message

Laura Cardon is the creator of the website Outdoor Beginner  and a running coach with Life's Too Short Fitness. The episode is broken into two parts, in the first half, Laura discusses both the process of being new to a sport and setting boundaries, while still pushing yourself. In the second half, she dives into the gatekeeping culture of the outdoor community, giving helpful guidance to be a good steward to running and the outdoor world. --- Send in a voice message:...

Ashley Brasovan was a phenom runner growing up in Florida. She won the Footlocker XC Championship three times and accepted a spot on the Duke team. However, Ashley struggled with an Eating Disorder, and spent time sidelined due to related health issues. Moving forward, Ashley knew she had to make a change if she wanted longevity and happiness in the sport. She built, what she calls, her Happiness Portfolio to better identify who she was and what brought her joy. She now is a professional...

Why is it important to support athletics among young people? Are girls at a greater disadvantage when it comes to fining their place in sports? Lauren Pietrek of Girls on the Run Rockies discusses the importance of the organization, and how everyday runners can get involved to make a huge difference.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message