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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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: andrew@lifelongendurance.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/definingendurance/message ..read more

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 of preparation. Quite often, when we train we end up degrading in certain areas over a cycle and the “prep” c ..read more

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 scraped the surface of preparation. Quite often, when we train we end up degrading in certain areas over a cyc ..read more

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: andrew@lifelongendurance.com 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 helpful to our listeners. The episodes that seem to perform the best are often the ones that bring your knowle ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 for athletes. Jessica works with all levels of athletic performers to address issues such as ..read more

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 ..read more