The Alchemical Life
A resource for endurance and hybrid athletes to get stronger, faster, forever. Thanks for being here.
Episodes
89 episodes
Endurance Training Q&A: Stretching, Fitness Trackers, PCOS, Carb Timing AND MORE
The Q&A of Q&A's for endurance training. LETS GOOO
The Danger of Trusting AI with Your Training Goals
Can AI help you with your training goals? Will AI end up taking over online coaching? What are the pros and cons of each? Is your coach using AI and is this okay??? All questions covered today.
The Recovery Playbook for Runners
Today we are covering what to do POST long run to have you feeling great the rest of the day and recovering well for your next training sessions. We also chat about how much time you should be taking in between quality sessions AND we go over s...
9 Underrated Ways to Achieve the Body/Fitness You Want
I've spent over a decade training and nearly a decade training others, and HERE are 9 underrated ways to build the body/fitness of your dreams. Am I missing any?
Stop doing these SIX things to run faster. (learn from my mistakes)
Here are the 6 things I would have done differently to progress in my running WAY FASTER. + a little bit of Bible study at the end
What it takes to run 100 miles with Mickey Moore
What does it really take to run 100 miles? Mickey Moore joins the podcast to talk about his journey from picking up casual running as a hobby to now completing races from the marathon to a 100 mile ultra. He talks about his background and the q...
Why do runners get injured in the fall more than summer? HOW TO AVOID THIS
DON'T negatively impact your fall season because of summer training. This episode is all about the toll that summer takes on your body, how to navigate summer training well, and how to move from summer to fall training strategically to get the ...
The Exact Weekly Training Plan for a Sub-19 5K (Coach Breaks It Down)
Gary Droze, 20x state champ coach and athlete, comes on the podcast to talk all things 5k. This is NOT a beginner runner 5k crash course - this is for the more experienced runner looking to hit their next PR in the 5k. Just in time for fall tra...
Train Your Mind - Tips From A Sports Psychologist
In this episode, I sit down with Christopher Stanley, a sports psychologist who's worked with track and field athletes at the Paris and Tokyo Olympics and author of 'Right From the Start'. We talk about the difference between therapy and sports...
Running Form vs. Running Economy: What Actually Wins Races?
Ever gone for a run and felt like a stiff, awkward mess because you were trying to force 'perfect' form? Well, you're not alone. In this episode we'll talk about what run form actually is, if it matters, the underrated concept of running econom...
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...
Is Online Coaching Worth It? The Honest Pros & Cons for Hybrid Athletes
Summary:Online vs. in-person coaching — which to pick??! In this episode, I'm breaking down both sides so you can figure out what actually makes sense for you. Along with RED FLAGS to watch out for when finding the next c...
Back Pain, Fueling, Plyos AND MORE: A Q&A for Serious Runners
SummaryTODAY IS A Q&A!!!! Stick around for: advice on fueling as a young athlete, transitioning from group classes to training alone, plyometric exercises for runners, managing back pain while running, balancing strength training...
Hamstring Pain in Runners: Anatomy, Causes, and the Fix
SOME UPDATES + the real reason your hamstrings are always tight/in pain and how to fix it. We get a little nerdy, but by the end of the episode you will understand how the hamstring functions, how to train it to handle all your runs, and how st...
Build a Runner's Core: Anatomy, Function, and What to Actually Train
SUMMARYToday we talk all things core. A short and practical conversation on WHAT the core actually is, the core’s function, and how you can start training it in a way that transfers positively to your running. CHAPT...
Should You Train Today? The Honest Answer
To train or not to train, that is the question...we answer today! Are you making excuses by "listening to your body", or is there real merit in pulling the plug on a training day (or week)? I struggle with this all the time in my own training, ...
Inside the Rehab: How My Athletes Trained Their Pain Away
This episode breaks down the process of taking two of my running clients through an evaluation and training to improve their hamstring, calf, and achilles pain that bugged them for months. Don't let pain stop you from chasing your goals!...
Never Let Fear Keep You From Your Goals AGAIN
Episode 67 is all about FEAR. Doing things that scare you... I can't tell you how many events, opportunities, or races I have backed out of due to fear. So many setbacks and "wasted time" because I was stuck in my own fear and indecision. I'm b...
Q&A: Stop Overcomplicating Core, How To Add Plyos & My Actual Warmup Structure
Summary:It’s a Q&A!!!! Do you want to know how to incorporate core training like a COACH? Program plyos as an endurance/hybrid athlete without wrecking yourself?! Learn the warmup structure I actually use for different s...