Primal Endurance Podcast goes deep with Primal Blueprint Publishing's very own Lindsay Taylor, PhD., UC Berkeley trained behavioral psychologist, lead writer/editor for Primal projects, busy soccer mom and ironman triathlete. Lindsay talks about the psychological aspects of endurance training, including topics like goal setting, understanding your personality to match your environmental circumstances accordingly, and the value of intrinsic motivation versus extrinsic.
Host Brad Kearns catches up with Mark Allen, the greatest triathlete in history, who has a record six victories at the Hawaii Ironman and ten victories at the Nice, France World Long Course Championship. Today, he is a popular triathlon coach at MarkAllenCoaching.com, TV commentator, corporate speaker, author, and presenter of “Fit Soul, Fit Body” retreats with Brant Secunda, a Huichol shaman and healer.
First, Mark talks about the importance of releasing attachment to outcomes and being committed to the enjoyment and appreciation of the process. He discusses how, after a series of unfortunate setbacks, Mark’s first victory in 1989 precipitated five Ironman attempts before he retired at the top of his game at age 39.
Mark talks about balancing the pursuit of extreme endurance goals with maintaining health and how research on Heart Rate Variability has been a great breakthrough in monitoring stress and planning training.
Mark and Brad discuss the importance of sleep when training and Mark elaborates on how he was able to live a normal, laid back lifestyle once his grueling training sessions or competitive seasons were over.
Finally, they discuss how Mark has released a book called The Art of Competition, which blends stunning nature photography with inspirational quotes chosen by Mark for their significance to competitors seeking a healthy perspective and inspiration to pursue athletic goals.
Note: This show previously aired as episode #44 on the Primal Blueprint Podcast channel.
Host Brad Kearns is back this week to answer a smattering of listener questions, starting with Jesse, who is finding difficulty training for an upcoming triathlon while building his aerobic base.
This episode is also available on YouTube for your viewing pleasure!
Host Brad Kearns sounds off on the popular topic of testosterone - specifically how to optimize your levels through diet, exercise and lifestyle behaviors. Brad details how his testosterone nosedived in 2015 due to a bout of chronic aerobic exercise, and how he more than doubled his free T levels (6.8 - clinically low; to 14.3 - teenager level) in only five months by lowering his training heart rate by 12 beats, taking power naps, and making high-intensity strength training sessions shorter in duration. Other tips are provided, especially relating to how primal-style eating can optimize sex hormone function for both males and females.
Host Brad Kearns travels to the mountains of Colorado for a video podcast (listen here, as always, or check out YouTube for an enhanced experience) with Dr. Cate and Luke. They have been busy working on a comprehensive update and re-release of their bestseller, Deep Nutrition. The conversation focuses on the dangers of refined high polyunsaturated vegetable/seed oils and the urgent need to completely cease consuming these toxic agents, and all the processed, packaged, snacks, frozen, and fast foods they are found in. If you care about your health, this show could change your life by giving you the clarity to adopt a zero tolerance policy.
Brad Kearns visits with elite professional ultra-runner Zach Bitter. Besides being the national 100k champion and holder of many other titles and records, Zach is noted in the ultra community for his insightful blogging at zachbitter.com, and for his success at pushing the edges of human performance as a ketogenic endurance athlete.
As a participant in Dr. Jeff Volek's landmark FASTER study, Zach metabolized fat during exercise at nearly twice the previously believed absolute human maximum. Listen or watch on YouTube, as Zach discusses his revolutionary training methods, including how he uses ketogenic eating patterns to race more efficiently and recover faster. This dude is the real deal, and once ran 38 miles in 8.5 hours on no food!
Brad Kearns mixes things up with a narration format podcast, addressing the most common question of Primal Endurance enthusiasts: Can I really slow down to go faster?
This commentary will get you focused and motivated to slow down and appreciate the importance and the scientific rationale for building an aerobic base, and being highly disciplined to keep your training heart rate at or below Dr. Phil Maffetone's "180-age" formula.
Brad Kearns addresses an assortment of podcast listeners/Primal Endurance reader questions. Topics covered include the all-important issue of building an aerobic base, and the importance of slowing down to go faster. Other questions about diet, cramping and effective scheduling are covered. Brad's secret solution to prevent cramping? Get in shape (seriously!). This episode is also available in video format on YouTube (more video podcasting coming in the future.
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Brad and Andrew get deep into big questions endurance athletes might want to ask themselves about their training - How do I feel? Should I alter my planned workout accordingly? Am I progressing with my fitness, or falling into an overtraining/overstress pattern? Is it okay to "fiddle around" at most of your workouts? (Andrew says YES, and cites an Olympic gold medal swimmer who did just that in his glory days). Enjoy a thoughtful discussion that may change your entire outlook on your endurance goals!
Host Brad Kearns sits down with Dave Dollé, personal trainer and co-Author of Fruit Belly. Today we’re diving deep into Dave’s background and current career endeavors, including how he manages his two training facilities and keeps his clients motivated.
Ultra Runner Jeff Browning joins host Brad Kearns to discuss how adopting a Primal lifestyle helped him overcome Candida and improve his overall athletic performance.
Brad is back in studio with your questions answered!
Host Brad Kearns is back in the studio with author and podcast alum, Dr. Phil Maffetone. Brad and Phil discuss the common “short-cut syndrome” of the typical endurance training program, leading too many athletes to become fitter, at the expense of their health.
Learn how to become optimally fit, without sacrificing health, inducing injury, fatigue, depression and burnout, in this eye opening and informative episode!
Host Brad Kearns sits down with Endurance Planet Podcast host Tawnee Prazak, for a lively talk on the importance of taking a holistic approach to training.
Andrew and Brad discuss how to “solve the puzzle” of transitioning gracefully through major shifts in career or life. In the athletic world, many struggle on the occasion of retirement because the intensity of competition and attention is difficult or impossible to match in more traditional career pursuits. A process-oriented mindset is urged, so that self-esteem is not attached to results or one’s identity as an athlete, or a career achiever as well. Another suggestion is finding new passions—they don’t necessarily have to be competitive—but something that lights you up and engages you deeply. More discussion of how to balance career, family, fitness/health, and personal goals, and how sometimes we look at health and fitness pursuits as “sacrifices” when in fact not doing healthy behaviors is the real sacrifice. Enjoy a thoughtful show full of practical tips from Andrew and Brad.
Hi folks, today will wrap up our chapter-by-chapter summary series on Primal Endurance, finishing with Chapters 8 and 9!
Chapter 8 goes over complimentary movement practices and Chapter 9 will rundown the best-of-the-best recovery techniques. So we’re talking about all the peripheral stuff that goes outside the core workouts that prepare you for endurance competitions. Things like yoga, pilates, foam rolling, getting adequate sleep and making sure you engage in sufficient everyday general movement. We’ll also cover cold water therapy, compression, and some of the latest and greatest advanced recovery techniques.
Releasing Primal Endurance has been a dream come true and it's been a pleasure getting you acquainted with the ins and outs of it! Tune in next week as we get back to our regular interview schedule.
On today’s special show, hosts Brad Kearns and Andrew MacNaughton connect with retired triathlon legend Simon Whitfield from Victoria, B.C., Canada. Simon details his remarkable victory in the inaugural Olympic triathlon in Sydney, Australia in 2000, along with other memories and perspectives gained from his lengthy career at the top of the sport. Simon is an extremely thoughtful, introspective athlete whose insights can provide great value to whatever peak performance or life goals you pursue. “If you love your pursuits, you’ll find a way to success. If you succumb to your fears and insecurities, your results will suffer accordingly,” says Simon. With refreshing candor, Simon mentions the dangers of drifting into a prima donna perspective and how to recalibrate to focus on the journey; especially having a strong and authentic support team. “Hard truths come with sharp edges, but they are the source of the greatest learning,” Simon offers. Simon updates us about his recent doings, including epic standup paddling adventures in Victoria. Enjoy this deeply revealing and impactful discussion with triathlon’s most thoughtful coach, Andrew MacNaughton, and most thoughtful elite athlete, Simon Whitfield.
Hi folks! We're back this week with our chapter-by-chapter summary of Primal Endurance. Today we're taking a look at Chapter 6: Sprinting. Learn how to properly integrate these high intensity workouts into your endurance training schedule and the assorted benefits you'll get from doing occasional sprints, which teach your body to perform at maximum intensity when you need it the most.
Happy Friday, listeners! We're back to our chapter-by-chapter breakdown of Primal Endurance. This week, we're taking a look at Chapter 5: Strength Training.
Learn how to properly (and safely) integrate high-intensity strength training workouts into your endurance training program. Be your own gym by incorporating full body functional movements such as; push-ups, planks, and squats.
You’ll be fascinated by the details on how maximum sustained power workouts tie into your endurance performance and how to enjoy maximum power output even as you fatigue, so make sure to tune in today!
Hi folks, we're back this week with a breakdown of Primal Endurance, Chapters 3 and 4: The Primal Blueprint Eating Strategy. Learn how to modify your diet, once and for all, to escape the tragic outcome of carbohydrate dependency for endurance athletes.