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In this episode, Jeffrey Cunningham joins me to discuss training for the half-marathon and marathon distances. Jeffrey is the head coach of the Bat City Track Club based in Austin, Texas. He has coached multiple U.S. Olympic Trials marathon qualifiers and tutors a host of emerging elite distance runners. A native Texan, Jeffrey ran collegiately at Baylor University and is a licensed attorney.   We talk about his coaching philosophy, how he programs training for his athletes, some of the training variables he prioritizes, as well as some of his "aha!" moments as a coach.   Follow Coach Cunningham on Instagram: @jdcunningham97 Follow Bat City Track Club on Instagram: @batcitytrackclub

In this episode, Matt Fox, founder of Sweat Elite, joins me to discuss the incredible popularity of his YouTube channel, Sweat Elite - Training Sessions, which gives viewers an up-close-and-personal perspective of elite endurance athletes as they train. Viewers get vicarious interaction with the best endurance athletes in the world in a way that has rarely been experienced. We discuss Matt's background in running, his current training/racing, as well as some of the major lessons he's learned from spending time with athletes like Paul Chelimo, Sara Hall, Andy Buchart, Nell Rojas, Jake Robertson, Mo Katir, Julien Waders, Joe Klecker, Olli Hoare, NAZ Elite, NAU Track Team, Very Nice Track Club, Tinman Elite, Jacob Thomson, and Gwen Jorgensen, to name a few. Watch and Subscribe to Sweat Elite - Training Session here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFYpwqeNXx7M9xosFjdm5kQ/featured   Follow Sweat Elite on Instagram: @sweatelite   Follow Matt Fox on Instagram: @mattinglisfox

In this episode, I chat with Jacob Thomson, a professional runner with Under Armour, living and training in Flagstaff, Arizona. He also runs Thomson Training, a coaching service catering to all ages and levels of running. Jacob recently competed in the Chicago Marathon, finishing 12th place with a time of 2 hours, 15 minutes, and 49 seconds. He also competed in the 2021 US Olympic Trials 10k. His PR's include: 3:57 (mile), 7:50 (3k), 13:28 (5k), 27:57 (10k), and 2:15:49 (marathon).   We discuss his current training, his preparation for the Olympic Trials earlier this year, his preparation for the Chicago Marathon and being featured on the Sweat Elite YouTube channel, and how training now compares and contrasts to his training in high school and college. We also cover his coaching philosophy, how he programs training, and how he started Thomson Training.   Follow Jacob on Instagram: @jtcougars8 Follow Thomson Training on Instagram: @runthomsontraining Find Thomson Training on the web: https://www.thomsontraining.run

In this episode, Coach Jay returns to discuss a recent post covering the most important aspects of Sports Nutrition. We cover where general health and wellness fit in, and discuss whether dietary fat has any place in the context of "sport performance." He also explains how peri-nutrition (nutrition before, during, and after training or competition) fits into an athlete's priorities, and how following the hierarchy that he provides will allow any athlete to maximize both training and recovery, and therefore get closer and closer to full athletic potential and performance.   Follow Coach Jay on Instagram: @athleatcoach Find Coach Jay online: https://athleatcoach.com/en/athleatcoach-en/

In this episode, I discuss strategies that I use and recommend to runners and endurance athletes to better deal with the physical and mental pain and discomfort of the pace and distance of training and racing. I cover what I like to call "macro chunking" and "micro chunking," which I use to both plan out my racing strategy as well as maximize my training volume and intensity.

In this episode, I continue the series covering my first book, Hormonal Nutrition. This episode covers the hormone leptin, and goes into what it does in the body, how body fat percentage and fat mass affects it, as well as how it correlates to insulin sensitivity. I also cover what activities, foods, and supplements have an affect on leptin levels and sensitivity, as well as how caloric balance plays a role in leptin function.   Get your copy of Hormonal Nutrition here: https://www.amazon.com/Hormonal-Nutrition-Kevin-Russell-Kuhn/dp/1657097463/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1631277287&sr=8-1

In this episode, I continue the series covering my first book, Hormonal Nutrition. This episode covers the hormone adiponectin, and goes into what it does in the body, how body fat percentage and fat mass affects it, as well as how it correlates to fat-free mass and fat-loss. I also cover what activities/lifestyle factors, foods, and supplements have an affect on adiponectin levels and adiponectin function.   Get your copy of Hormonal Nutrition here: https://www.amazon.com/Hormonal-Nutrition-Kevin-Russell-Kuhn/dp/1657097463/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1631277287&sr=8-1

In this episode, Brett Cummins joins me to discuss training and assessments for baseball and softball athletes. We cover his priorities and pillars when developing a program for these athletes, the biggest issues and hurdles he has to deal with in his niche, what his assessment of athletes looks like, how the pelvic position affects posture, the scapula, and glenohumeral movement, and some of the things he is learning now that he wished he knew when he was just getting started in the industry.   Brett Cummins, B.S. CSCS, USAW, CSAC, CSAS, CFSC, of Cummins Performance Training, was born and raised in Marietta GA. He attended Georgia State University on an athletic scholarship, and played soccer for GSU, competing in the Colonial Athletic Association. While at GSU, Brett earned two degrees. He received a B.S. in Exercise Science, and a B.A. in History, as well as a minor in Sociology.   Brett, is currently a performance coach at 180 Sports Performance in Hoschton, Georiga, where he works with general population clients, youth athletes, and professional athletes. Brett, also directs and programs strength programs at Devine Baseball in Buford, GA, working with pitchers at all age levels.   Brett has directed training programs for Team Elite Baseball, a club that has produced numerous collegiate and professional players, including five first round picks. He has been active in youth football and youth soccer, directing speed and agility clinics for multiple age groups.   Brett is recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), United States Weightlifting as a Sports Performance Coach (USAW), the National Sports Performance Association as a Certified Speed and Agility Coach (CSAC), the International Youth Conditioning Association as a Certified Speed and Agility Specialist (CSAS), and Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning as a Certified Functional Strength Coach (CFSC).   Follow Brett on Instagram: @brett_cummins   Follow Brett on Twitter: @bcummins21   Find Brett online: https://brettcumminstraining.com

In this episode, Dillon Harris and Steven Machek join me to discuss their recently published review paper - Theacrine as a Potential Caffeine Alternative for Enhanced Ergogenic and Cognitive Performance in Athletes: A Call to Action and Brief Review. We talk about the role of Theacrine, how is it is similar and different to caffeine, and what the future may hold for this unique compound. Read the paper here: https://www.journalofexerciseandnutrition.com/ManuscriptUploadsPDF/200.pdf   Follow Dillon on Instagram: @dillon_reis Follow Steven on Instagram: @stretch_rx

In this episode, I share my experience since my assessment with Ambrose Coleman. I talk about how my achilles feels, how I thought my training volume would have to be cut (spoiler alert: 2 workout pr's and 2nd highest mileage week for the summer), and how I'm feeling about my progress. If you're interested in this whole process, be sure to check out my assessment podcast episode with him (episode #107). Get yourself assessed! Follow Ambrose on Instagram: @goseeambrose

In this episode, Ambrose Coleman comes to my office to assess me. This episode is to show that even a Kinesiologist needs another Kinesiologist. I find out what my current movement limitations are as Ambrose runs me through the gambit of passive and active assessments. I learned where my gaps in programming are, and will be able to address these issues before we retest in a few weeks. Follow Ambrose on Instagram: @goseeambrose

In this episode, I discuss some of the buzz around the sport of Track & Field, some of the details related to the tainted burrito controversy, and how exciting the Euro 2020 soccer tournament is.