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The Athlete's Compass
The Athlete’s Compass Podcast is your compass for navigating endurance training and health. In this show, we explore the cardinal directions of training, nutrition, recovery, and mindset, delving into the dynamic relationship that drives athletic success. Athletes are more than numbers; they're individuals with unique lifestyles and mindset challenges. Coaches who understand these personal nuances play a vital role in their athletes' journey. While training details and data are important, tools…
Episodes
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Mastering the Basics: Mikael Eriksson’s Endurance Coaching Essentials
In this episode of The Athletes Compass, Mikael Eriksson—founder of Scientific Triathlon and host of That Triathlon Show—joins to share five key coaching…
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From Load to Strain: Dr. Stephen Seiler's Latest Research p.2
In this insightful episode of Athlete’s Compass, Dr. Stephen Seiler joins hosts Paul Laursen, Marjaana Rakai, and Paul Warloski for a deep conversation on…
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How AI Coaching Helped an Everyday Engineer Win Ironman Ottawa. (ft. Luke Evans)
Luke Evans shares his remarkable journey from a Canadian hockey player with no running background to winning Ironman Ottawa in 8:40 while holding down a…
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From Load to Strain: Dr. Stephen Seiler's Latest Research
In this episode, the Athletes Compass team sits down with legendary exercise physiologist Dr. Stephen Seiler, who’s best known for popularizing polarized…
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Can You Out-Train Your Genes After 50? Listener Questions Answered
In Episode 88 of Athletes Compass, hosts Paul Warloski, Marjaana Rakai, and Dr. Paul Laursen tackle listener questions on aging, training volume, fasted…
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From VO2 Max to Durability: Rethinking the Key Pillars of Endurance Training
In this episode of the Athlete's Compass podcast, hosts Paul Warloski, Dr. Paul Laursen, and Marjaana Rakai welcome endurance researcher Harrison Dudley-Rode…
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The Truth About Aging on a Bike: Dr. Stacey Brickson Explains
In this episode, the team is joined by Dr. Stacey Brickson, a physical therapist, certified bike fitter, and endurance coach with over 30 years of experience…
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Emotional Fitness for Athletes: Self-Worth Beyond the Finish Line
In this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Athletes Compass, host Paul Laursen is joined by trauma-informed coach and TEDx speaker Pete Armstrong to…
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Consistency Over Everything: What Really Drives Performance
In this Q&A-packed episode, the Athletes Compass team—Paul Laursen, Marjaana Rakai, and Paul Warloski—explore the critical balance between nutrition, recovery…
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Rewriting the Training Rulebook: Lessons from Dr. Phil Maffetone
In this reflective episode, the Athlete’s Compass team unpacks key takeaways from their conversation with Dr. Phil Maffetone. Hosts Paul Laursen, Marjaana…
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Optimizing Your Training Within Real Life Constraints: Answering Listener Questions
In this Q&A-focused episode of The Athletes Compass, the hosts respond to listener questions around balancing endurance training with busy lives. They break…
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The Truth About Overtraining and Recovery with Dr. Phil Maffetone
In this episode, hosts Paul Warloski, Dr. Paul Laursen, and Marjaana Rakai welcome Dr. Phil Maffetone—renowned clinician and pioneer of holistic endurance…
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Homeostasis: Finding Balance in Training and Life
In this episode of the Athletes Compass, Paul Laursen, Marjaana Rakai, and Paul Warloski navigate the overwhelming world of training advice by highlighting six…
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Is Walking the Key to Running Faster? MAF Tests and Base Training Explained
In this episode, the hosts explore two seemingly distinct but deeply related endurance training concepts: MAF testing and Fat Max workouts. Dr. Paul Laursen…
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The Everyday Athlete’s Guide to the 6 Pillars of Performance
In this back-to-basics episode, the hosts—Paul Warloski, Dr. Paul Laursen, and Marjaana Rakai—strip away the noise of elite training paradigms to focus on what…
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Mastering VO2 Max Intervals: Listener Q&A Session
In Episode 77 of the Athletes Compass Podcast, hosts Paul Warloski, Marjaana Rakai, and Dr. Paul Laursen dive into listener questions about VO2 max training…
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VO2 Max from the Muscle’s Perspective: Building Endurance from the Inside Out
In this episode, the Athletes Compass team continues their deep dive into VO2 max, shifting the spotlight from the heart and lungs to the muscles, capillaries…
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The Role of the Heart in Peak Athletic Performance
In this episode of the Athletes Compass podcast, hosts Paul Laursen, Marjaana Rakai, and Paul Warloski explore how the heart functions as a major limiter of…
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Lung Training 101: Breathe Better, Perform Better
In this episode, Paul Laursen, Paul Warloski, and Marjaana Rakai tackle one of the least understood but critically important VO2 max limiters: the lungs. From…
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How to Train Smarter with VO2 Max Insights
In this episode of the Athlete’s Compass, the team—Paul Warloski, Dr. Paul Laursen, and Marjaana Rakai—breaks down VO2 max: what it really means, why it's…
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Muscle, Longevity & Movement: Rethinking Strength for Endurance Athletes
In this episode of the Athletes Compass podcast, Paul Warloski, Marjaana Rakai, and Dr. Paul Laursen tackle one of the most hotly debated topics in endurance…
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Race Week Real Talk: Mindset, Mistakes, and Momentum
In this episode of The Athletes Compass, Paul Laursen, Marjaana Rakai, and Paul Warloski tackle the most overlooked but pivotal phase of race performance—race…
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Train Smarter with Athletica: Busting Myths on Salt, Fueling & Fat
In Episode 70 of The Athletes Compass, hosts Paul Warloski, Dr. Paul Laursen, and Marjaana Rakai bust major endurance training myths with science-backed…
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Turn Off the Fan: How Heat Training Boosts Endurance
This episode of The Athletes Compass explores the role of heat training in endurance performance. Dr. Paul Laursen, Marjaana Rakai, and Paul Warloski discuss…
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Coaching in the Digital Era: Virtual Cycling with Velocity
This episode of The Athletes Compass explores the evolution of virtual cycling with Robbie Ventura and John Nichols from Velocity Cycling. Originally born out…
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Training Order Myths: Does Workout Sequence Really Matter?
In this episode of The Athletes Compass, Paul Laursen, Marjaana Rakai, and Paul Warloski tackle listener questions on endurance training. They discuss whether…
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Training for an Ironman During Ramadan: How to Adapt and Thrive
This episode of The Athletes Compass Podcast explores two key listener questions: how to train effectively during Ramadan while fasting and how to navigate the…
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From Rowing to Ironman: Martino Goretti’s Journey and Elite Training Insights
In this episode of The Athletes Compass, Olympic rower and world champion Martino Goretti shares his journey from competitive rowing to endurance coaching. He…
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Breaking Nutrition Myths: Low Carb vs. High Carb for Endurance
Are you sabotaging your endurance performance by consuming too many carbs? In this episode, we break down a groundbreaking study on endurance fueling that…
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VO2 Max Gains: Insights from the Latest Endurance Training Study
In this episode of The Athletes Compass, hosts Paul Laursen, Marjaana Rakai, and Paul Warloski break down the latest insights on VO2 max training, interval…
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Slow Down to Go Fast: With Guest Kimber Gabryszak
In this episode of The Athlete’s Compass, former skeleton racer and downhill mountain biker Kimber Gabryszak shares her incredible transition into endurance…
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Exploring the Science of Pain and Performance with David Wadsworth
This episode of the Athletes Compass Podcast brings physiotherapist David Wadsworth to the mic for a deep dive into pain management, injury prevention, and the…
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Athletica Insights: Overcoming the Stress Response in Training
In this episode of the Athletes Compass podcast, hosts Paul Warloski, Paul Laursen, and Marjaana Rakai dive into the science and practice of zone 1 and 2…
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HIIT Without the Hurt: How to Avoid Overtraining with Smarter Workouts
This episode of The Athletes Compass Podcast explores essential training strategies for endurance athletes. Hosts Paul Warloski, Dr. Paul Laursen, and Marjaana…
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Breaking Misconceptions About Endurance Sports with Athletica User Ben Lin
This episode of the Athletes Compass Podcast features endurance athlete Ben Lin, who shares his remarkable journey from being a smoker to running marathons and…
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A Look into Athletica's AI-Assisted HRV Monitoring with Andrea Zignoli
This episode of the Athletes Compass podcast dives into the role of heart rate variability (HRV) in optimizing training readiness and recovery. Joined by…
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Reflections and Goals: The Best of Athletes Compass in 2024
In this holiday special, The Athletes Compass hosts reflect on their favorite moments from 2024, discussing impactful episodes on menopause, heat training, and…
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Winter Training Essentials: Gear, Goals, and Mindset
In this episode, the Athletes Compass team tackles the challenges of winter training, focusing on how athletes in the Northern Hemisphere can maintain fitness…
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Decoding Fitness: Making Sense of Athletica’s Data Insights
In this episode of the Athletes Compass, hosts Paul Laursen, Marjaana Rakai, and Paul Warloski delve into the importance of understanding performance metrics…
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Building a Strong Foundation: Base Training for Endurance Athletes
This episode of The Athletes Compass dives into the essentials of base training for endurance athletes. Hosts Paul Warloski, Marjaana Rakai, and Dr. Paul…
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Strength in Adaptation: Knowing Your True Fitness Profile
In this episode, the Athletes Compass team discusses the science of fuel adaptation, focusing on how athletes can optimize performance using fat or…
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Duathlon World Championships: Allan Egbert’s Path to Success
In this episode of Athlete's Compass, hosts Paul Warloski, Marjaana Rakai, and Dr. Paul Laursen welcome guest Allan Egbert, an inspiring duathlete and…
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From Novice to Ultra-Endurance: Amber Searer's Inspiring Journey
Episode Summary: In this episode of Athletes Compass, Amber Searer joins hosts Paul Warloski, Paul Laursen, and Marjaana Rakai to discuss her journey as an…
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How AI is Shaping Endurance Training: Insights from Athletica
In this episode of The Athletes Compass, Paul Warloski, Marjaana Rakai, and Dr. Paul Laursen discuss the revolutionary impact of Athletica, an AI-powered…
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Why Your Endurance Training Workouts Need Athlete Profiling
In this episode of The Athlete's Compass, hosts Marjaana Rakai, Paul Warloski and Paul Laursen continue their discussion with Andrea Zignoli to explore the…
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From Lab to Athlete: Optimizing Training with Dr. Andrea Zignoli
In this episode of The Athletes Compass, Dr. Andrea Zignoli, data scientist at Athletica, digs into the science behind the Workout Reserve, a revolutionary…
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Balance, Stress, and Performance: Tenille Hoogland's Advice for Women Athletes
In this episode of The Athlete's Compass, Tenille Hoogland joins the discussion to share her expertise on training for women in perimenopause and menopause…
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Protein, Recovery, and Performance for Female Athletes Dr. Mikki Williden
In this episode, Paul Warloski speaks with Dr. Mikki Williden, a nutrition expert and endurance athlete, about the unique nutritional and training challenges…
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Racing Ironman World Championships: Marjaana’s Journey
In this episode of the Athletes Compass podcast, co-host Marjaana Rakai shares her exhilarating experience racing in the Ironman World Championships in Nice…
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The Mental Game of Endurance: Staying Motivated on Long Rides
Summary: In this episode of Athlete's Compass, Paul Warloski, Dr. Paul Laursen, and Marjaana Rakai discuss how to maintain mental focus during long endurance…
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VO2 Max Explained: How to Boost Your Endurance and Longevity
In this episode of the Athletes Compass podcast, hosts Paul Warloski, Marjaana Rakai, and Dr. Paul Laursen dive into listener questions about optimizing VO2…
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Mastering the Art of Pacing: Insights from Matt Fitzgerald
In this episode of the Athletes Compass podcast, hosts Paul Warloski, Marjaana Rakai, and Dr. Paul Laursen are joined by endurance sports expert and author…
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Stay Cool Under Pressure: Techniques for Pre-Race Nerves
In this episode of the Athletes Compass Podcast, hosts Paul Warloski and Marjaana Rakai discuss the critical relationship between arousal levels and athletic…
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How Mindful Breathing Can Elevate Your Training
In this episode of the Athletes Compass podcast, hosts Paul Warloski, Dr. Paul Laursen, and Marjaana Rakai explore the critical role of mindful breathing in…
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Listener questions: cross-training for marathoner, strength training for women and more
Summary: In this episode of the Athletes Compass podcast, listeners' questions about altitude training, cross-training, and strength training are answered by…
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The Transformative Power of Endurance Sports with Erik Olsson
Summary In this episode of the Athletes Compass podcast, hosts Paul Warloski, Marjaana Rakai, and Paul Laursen welcome Erik Olsson, also known as the Primal…
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Balancing Life, Work, and Endurance: Cindy Maloney's Ironman Journey
Summary In this episode of the Athletes Compass podcast, hosts Paul Warloski, Marjaana Rakai, and Dr. Paul Laursen interview Cindy Maloney, a dedicated…
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Tapering Tips for Endurance Athletes: Science and Strategies
Summary In this episode of the Athletes Compass podcast, hosts Paul Warloski, Paul Laursen, and Marjaana Rakai get into the crucial topic of tapering for…
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Ketones, Heat, and Altitude: Enhancing Your Training Regimen
Summary In this episode of the Athletes Compass podcast, hosts Paul Warloski, Marjaana Rakai, and Dr. Paul Laursen address a listener question about the…
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Defying the Odds: Bart Buczek’s Incredible Athletic Transformation
Summary In this episode of the Athletes Compass podcast, Paul Warloski interviews Bartolomew Buczek, an Ironman athlete from Poland who has overcome tremendous…