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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
- The Athlete's Compass
Muscle Cramps: Beyond Electrolytes and Hydration
In this episode of the Athletes Compass podcast, hosts Paul Warloski and Marjaana Rakai dive into the contentious issue of muscle cramps with sports science…
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Heart Health in Endurance Sports: AFib Awareness
In this episode of the Athletes Compass podcast, hosts Paul Warloski and Dr. Paul Laursen, along with Marjaana Rakai, delve into the topic of atrial…
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Finding Flow: Ultra-Distance Cycling with Phil Whitehurst
In this episode of the Athletes Compass podcast, hosts Paul Warloski, Marjaana Rakai, and Dr. Paul Laursen talk with Phil Whitehurst, a prominent long-distance…
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Finding Zen in Movement: The Unexpected Benefits of Endurance Training
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Phil Becker, an everyday endurance athlete from New Zealand, as he shares his passion for adventure, mountain…
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Listener Questions: Fat Adaptation and Training Acronym Overload
Summary In this episode of the Athletes Compass podcast, Paul Warloski, Paul Laursen, and Marjaana Rakai discuss how endurance athletes can transition to a…
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Sweat Science: Mastering Heat Acclimatization for Athletes
Summary: In this episode of the Athletes Compass podcast, hosts Paul Warloski and Dr. Paul Laursen, along with guest Marjaana Rakai, delve into the science and…
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Race Day Realities: Insights from Ironman and Gravel Racing
In this episode of The Athletes Compass, hosts Paul Warloski and Marjaana dive deep into their recent athletic endeavors. Marjaana recounts her challenging yet…
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Unlocking HIIT: Part 3 – Advanced Strategies and Listener Q&A
In Episode 3 of the Athletes Compass podcast, hosts Paul Warloski, Marjaana Rakai and Dr. Paul Laursen, delve into advanced strategies for high-intensity…
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Unlocking HIIT: Part 2 – Customizing Intensity for Every Athlete
In this second episode of a three-part series on the Athletes Compass podcast, hosts Paul Warloski and Dr. Paul Laursen, with guest Marjaana Rakai, continue to…
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Unlocking HIIT: Part 1 – High-Intensity Training Demystified
In this first episode of a three-part series on the Athletes Compass podcast, hosts Paul Warloski and Marjaana Rakai, together with expert Dr. Paul Laursen…
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Fueling Strategies for Athlete Training and Recovery
In this informative episode of the Athletes Compass podcast, hosts Paul Warloski and Dr. Paul Laursen, alongside guest Marjaana Rakai, delve into the…
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Journey of an Athlete-Scientist: Paul Laursen’s Path to Athletica
In this episode of the Athletes Compass podcast, hosts Paul Warloski and Marjaana Rakai engage with Dr. Paul Laursen, the multifaceted founder of Athletica…
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Redefining Fuel: The Athlete's Guide to Low Carb, High Fat Living
In the second installment of The Athletes Compass focusing on nutrition, Paul Laursen and Marjaana Rakai guide Paul Warloski through the nuances of adopting a…
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Endurance Nutrition: Exploring Low Carb, High Fat Diets
In this episode of the Athletes Compass podcast, hosts Paul Warloski and Paul Laursen, along with guest Marjaana Rakai, delve into the controversial yet…
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The Long Run: Nurturing Health, Fitness, and Strength for Lifelong Success
In this episode of The Athlete's Compass, hosts Paul Warloski, Dr. Paul Laursen, and Marjaana Rakai delve into the topic of aging athletes, exploring the…
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Beyond the Numbers: RPE and the Art of Listening to Your Body
In this episode of The Athlete's Compass, hosts Paul Warloski and Marjaana Rakai, along with special guest Dr. Paul Laursen, delve into the concept of Rate of…
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Testing 101: A Guide to Optimizing Endurance Performance
Summary: In this episode of the Athletes Compass, hosts Paul Warloski and Dr. Paul Laursen, along with guest Marjaana Rakai, discuss the significance of…
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Strength in Cycles: Understanding Female Athletes
In this episode, hosts Paul Warloski and Dr. Paul Laursen, along with guest Marjaana Rakai, delve into the intricacies of training female endurance athletes…
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Unlocking the Secrets of HRV: A Guide for Athletes
In this episode of The Athletes Compass, hosts Paul Warloski, Marjaana Rakai, and Dr. Paul Laursen dive into the topic of Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and its…
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Balancing Intensity: The Science Behind the 80-20 Training Principle
In this episode of the Athletes Compass podcast, hosts Paul Warloski, Marjaana Rakai, and Dr. Paul Laursen dive into the 80-20 training model, a popular method…
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Athletica.ai Unpacked: Your Training Questions Answered
Summary: Dive deep into the functionality and training philosophy of the Athletica training platform in this engaging episode of the Athletes' Compass Podcast…
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Thresholds Decoded: Maximizing Your Training Efficiency
In episode 11 of the Athletes Compass, hosts Paul Warloski, Marjaana Rakai, and expert Dr. Paul Laursen explore the concept of training thresholds and their…
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Measuring Success: Navigating Your Path to Athletic Progress
Summary: This episode of the Athletes Compass podcast features hosts Paul Warloski and guests Marjaana Rakai and Dr. Paul Laursen discussing how athletes can…
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Endurance Aftermath: Decoding the Body's Response to Intense Exercise
In Episode 9 of the Athletes Compass podcast, hosts Paul Warloski and Marjaana Rakai, along with Dr. Paul Laursen, discuss the short-term and potential…
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Nutrition and recovery: the role of diet in athlete training and recovery
This episode of the "Athletes Compass" podcast (part 3 of 3 on recovery) focuses on nutrition and other modalities of recovery for endurance athletes. Paul and…
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Sleep's Role in Athletic Recovery: Strategies for Restful Nights
In this episode of 'The Athletes Compass' (part 2 of 3 on recovery), hosts Paul Warloski, Marjaana Rakai, and Dr. Paul Laursen delve into the critical role of…
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Recovery Strategies: Monitoring and Maximizing Rest Periods
This episode (part 1 of 3 on recovery) explores the crucial aspect of recovery in training, particularly for everyday endurance athletes. The hosts delve into…
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The Recovery Equation: Understanding Rest and Its Impact on Performance
In this informative episode of The Athlete’s Compass podcast, the hosts delve into the critical importance of consistent training for everyday athletes…
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Listener questions - managing injury, using power/pace curves, how to use session feedback and more
In this special edition of the Athletes Compass podcast, the team addresses listener questions about Athletica.ai and training in general. How do I interpret…
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In Pursuit of Balance: Navigating Training. Rest, and Life's Demands
In the third episode of the "Athletes Compass Podcast," the hosts explore the definition and challenges of being an "everyday athlete," contrasting them with…
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Beyond No Pain, No Gain: Rethinking Fitness Philosophy
This episode challenges the "no pain, no gain" fitness mantra, emphasizing the risks of overtraining and the importance of a balanced approach to physical…
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Connecting The Dots: Stories of Resilience and Well-Being in Sports
Hosts Marjaana Rakai and Paul Warloski, joined by Professor Paul Laursen, discuss the multifaceted journey of endurance sports from the viewpoint of everyday…