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.
Episodes
77 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...
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...
Why 99% of Runners Fail at Strength Training
Let's run.it.back!!!! A fan favorite from 2025, so I decided to carry it into 2026. If you're an endurance athlete who feels chronically trashed, your 'sports-specific' routine might actually be the thing holding you back. In this e...
Are You Overtraining or Under-Recovering? Here's How to Tell | Q&A Episode
SummaryIn this episode, I'm breaking down how recovery might be the greatest tool you AREN’T taking advantage of in your training to see MASSIVE progress. How and why sleep, nutrition, and hydration aren't negotiable if you want to actua...
Come Back from Running Injuries Stronger Than Before | Coach Breakdown of Stephanie Liles
**I said 3:17 in the podcast, I meant 3:13 for Stephanie's marathon PR!**SummaryIn episode 61 of The Alchemical Life podcast, you guys can use my athlete breakdown of my client Stephanie Liles-Weyant to give you insight on how...
Hybrid Athlete Alec Blenis Reveals His Marathon Training Secrets
Bringing this episode back for an end of year REVIST because it is one that you could listen to over and over again and get helpful tips each time. Alec Blenis is a Murph world record holder, lifter, 2:40 marathoner, and hyrbid coach. He is jus...
Alchemical OFF ROAD: A Raw Conversation With My Mom
Tis the season for FAMILY TIMEEEEE. Let's have some mommy daughter time, shall we? Today my mom joins me to talk about her witnessing my struggles, her honest thoughts on me moving to Iceland, and how she feels about me coming back to my faith....
From Crisis to Calling: How Our Hardest Seasons Become Our Greatest Gift (OFF ROAD)
BONUS EPISODE!!!Kat is back on the podcast to share how one of her hardest times led to a future she couldn't have even imagined. A story filled with heartbreak, rehab, debt, and faith. If you are going through a hard season, this podcas...
How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Trust Yourself
SummaryThe first official segment of The Alchemical Life Podcast - ALCHEMICAL OFF ROAD!! I chat about my personal journey in developing authority and autonomy in both coaching and athletic pursuits. What does it mean to be confide...
Stop Stretching Your Hamstrings (Do This Instead)
In this episode, I cover a common issue my clients come to me with: they stretch but are still ALWAYS TIGHT. Well, the solution to tight muscles isn't always stretching, and I'll tell ya why.
Rigorous Training's Hidden Impact on Mental Health (And The Unexpected Fix)
SummaryLet's talk about the often-unspoken mental toll of rigorous training this week. The relentless demands of intense physical regimens can overshadow every other aspect of life, leading to profound stress, exhaustion, and a di...
From Injury-Prone to Unbreakable: The Physiology of Strength for Runners
You may hear all the time that runners need to strength train, but why? What physiologically is happening in the body that contributes positively to someone's running? Find out in this episode! Introduction to Strength Training
The Reality of Being an Endurance Athlete When Your Health Fails You
Keeping it real. Have you ever used exercise to calm your mind? Ever used it to escape? Ever overdone it? Are you feeling like you're stuck in this constant cycle of recovering and cannot seem to handle hard training like you should...