The Alchemical Life
Welcome to the Alchemical Life Podcast. This is the podcast that redefines transformation to help athletes prevent injury, improve performance, and achieve more in both sport and life.
The Alchemical Life
Latest Episodes
From Bodybuilding to Ultra Marathons - Zach Powell on Training Without Limits
SummaryZach Powell joins today to share his stories and insights training in various athletic disciplines (bodybuilding, ultra marathons, Hyrox, weightlifting, etc). Not only that, but most of his training has been while navigating a...
Inside the Mind of a Hyrox Worlds Competitor: Zone Management, Race Strategy, and Pacing Secrets
SummaryJared Lawrence is a coach, businessman, and Hyrox Worlds competitor. Today he breaks down strategies for each zone (yes, even the dang sled), provides insights on his own training for worlds, and chats about how he navig...
The Busy Person's Blueprint for Running Your Fastest Marathon Yet w/ Justin Cannon
What does it actually take to run a 2:39 marathon while balancing a full-time career and raising four kids? Today I chat with marathoner and running coach Justin Cannon to break down his marathon evolution and current training to lead him into ...
Hottest Topics in the Running Space — A Coach's Perspective
SummaryLet's get controversial, shall we?Chapters00:00 Introduction to Controversial Fitness Trends02:01 The Debate on GLP-1s for Runners05:23 Training Fasted vs. Fed: The Nutrition Dilemma07:28 T...
Running Form, Speed Work for Runners, Fiber & Nutrition Timing — Your Questions Answered
SummaryIn this episode, we're talking PCOS, running form, fiber intake, nutrition timing around runs, and how to program speed work inside an endurance block. And I want to make a case for mid-distance running — it doesn't get eno...