Street Parking Podcast

Chapters 00:00 Intros and today's topic 01:01 Why there are 70+ extra programs and the paradox of choice 01:58 How extra programs started 04:11 The daily workouts are the foundation and using extra programs to spark joy 07:00 Choosing "something" over nothing and fighting the "ugh" 08:49 The dailies and broad fitness gains 10:58 When to train for a specific goal 12:17 General fitness before specia...

Chapters 00:00 What the Daily Workouts are designed to do 02:04 General Physical Preparedness: Fitness for everyday life 04:00 Fitness v. physique v. specificity 08:00 A well-rounded definition of fitness 10:10 Programming as a Recipe: The Variables That Shape Workouts 13:28 Functional movements and why they matter 17:17 Why big, compound movements offer more "bang for Your buck" 23:37 The Hopper...

0:00 Intro & waiting room w/ Danny 2:41 Moderate vs. Fast running paces 3:10 Learning to run by feel v. data 10:02 Preparing for the 10K & taper week 12:40 Practice your race day routine 15:11 Execution over building more fitness 16:47 Race week nerves & mental preparation 22:17 10K Pacing & negative splits 24:17 Race-day corrals & starting conservatively 27:39 How to finish the 10K strong 28:43 W...

Injuries s*&k but they happen and we know that it can be a big factor in throwing off your consistency. This week Pat, Molly and Chelsie speak to handling injuries physically and mentally, customizing workouts safely, how to preserve your consistency, and how to keep moving forward while you recover. Chapters: 00:00 Injuries Suck 01:42 Recent Injuries: Childbirth and Elbow Pain 02:54 What Causes G...

This week we are talking the mental side of endurance. 0:00 Intro + Catching Up with Coach Carleen 2:55 Why Endurance Matters for Overall Fitness 5:15 How Varied Run Training Builds Fitness 6:08 Crossfit Games or 5k Run; Making Big Goals Relatable 10:03 This weeks Topic: The Mental Side of Endurance 13:02 Staying Consistent When Motivation Fades 17:23 Confidence Is Earned Through Consistency 21:49...

0:00 Welcome + Intro 2:54 Can HYROX Replace Your Endurance Run? 5:55 Knee Pain During Easy Runs 8:25 The Mental Side of Longer Runs 11:42 Halfway Through the 10K Training Cycle 13:35 Running Technique + Running Economy 17:29 Better Running Posture 20:20 Forward Lean + Using Gravity 22:00 Pose Running + Running Technique Drills 25:00 Rib Cage, Hip Position + Arm Movement 29:45 Cadence: Quick + Ligh...

00:00 Intro and the "gear" theme 01:26 Why dumbbells are the #1 home gym buy 02:40 How to choose a dumbbell weight, our standard and why it matters 05:45 A simple test for the right dumbbell load 8:35 Why dumbbells are so effective and how they differ from a barbell 10:40 The "worst" dumbbell movements 14:15 What equipment aka "gear" to buy next 16:04 Boxes vs. pull-up bars 18:00 Types of boxes an...

Back-to-school season does not have to derail your fitness. This episode, Pat, Chelsie, Molly , are joined by our Pregnancy and Postpartum coach Kate Johnson to talk about staying consistent through changing schedules, sports, and family life. They share simple strategies for workouts, nutrition, and mindset that work in this busy and changing season post summer. Chapters: 00:00 Back to school + f...

Want to level up your endurance—without sacrificing your strength or feeling like you've been hit by a truck? In this episode of The Tune Up, Pat Barber teams up with endurance veterans Molly Vollmer and Danny Soul to decode the art of balanced, sustainable endurance training that fits into your busy life. You'll discover how endurance isn't just running miles—it's mastering all energy systems, bl...

Chapters: 0:29 - Why Street Parking Says "Customization" 04:34 - Is Scaling Just Self-Imposed Pressure? 7:40 - The Problem with "Doing the Workout on the Board" 12:30 - Goal/Stimulus 17:54 - Pat's definition of "scaling" 19:47 - How to Customize 20:20 - Loading Is Usually the First Adjustment, intensity and volume, having the most success 28:00 - When should I customize and some practical examples...

In this episode, the coaches share practical insights on maintaining balanced eating habits amidst busy lifestyles, emphasizing simplicity, self-awareness, and flexibility. We explore strategies for meal planning, the importance of whole foods, and managing social pressures around treats and alcohol. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro: revisiting the nutrition conversation 01:45 - Molly's current nutrition a...

Discover the common mistakes that sabotage summer fitness: giving up entirely, overcomplicating workouts, or rigidly sticking to seasons of "cutting back." You'll learn shifts like creating digital or analog workout folders, embracing short, flexible routines, and using everyday moments — like coffee breaks or beach walks — to stay active. We also cover how to avoid the trap of obsessing over summ...

What if "dad life" is really about being the best version of yourself to show up for your kids? In this Father's Day special, Pat, Chris, and Danny reveal how fatherhood reshapes their approach to fitness, resilience, and purpose. They share raw truths: how age and experience deepen your strength both physically and emotionally, how fatherhood is a catalyst for training smarter, not harder, and wh...

In this episode, Pat, Alex, Chelsie, and Molly share their personal journeys through nutrition, exploring foundational beliefs, mistakes, and evolving perspectives. They discuss the complexities of food choices, emotional ties to eating, and practical strategies for sustainable nutrition habits. Chapters: 0:00 - 1:04: Disclaimer on show content 1:05 - 3:04: Welcome and this week's topic 3:05 - 6:0...

Introduction - 0:00 Can of worms and choosing Positivity - 0:24 Defining a Good Influencer & Attributes of Better Influencers - 1:36 The Basics of Health and Wellness - 7:07 Sleep and Stress Management - 10:45 EC's take on clickbait nutrition and how social media works - 13:20 Heat-mapping on social media - 18:00 Salt, Sugar, Fat and Cultural influences - 20:10 Influencer Recommendations - 24:38 I...

0:00: Introduction 0:28: Motherhood and Training 0:46 Molly's Story: Buying a double stroller 2:04: Adjusting Workouts/Activities during Pregnancy 5:09: Alex's infamous first trimester 7:23: Identifying as an athlete and surrendering to your body 10:00: Training with Kids and the difference Pre-kids 18:31: Balancing Fitness and Family 22:16: Handling Interruptions 30:51: Including Kids in Workouts...

Most people underestimate the power of consistent training—and how crucial it is for real progress. In this episode, we dive into why mastering consistency will do more for you than   doing more reps or hours at the gym. You'll learn why focusing on effort and quality over sheer volume can accelerate results, reduce injury risk, and make fitness sustainable—even during life's busiest seasons. We b...

In the first episode of the new Street Parking podcast, titled "The Tune Up," our coaches come together to discuss the intersections of fitness, health, and living an "adventurous" life. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction to The Tune Up podcast and its purpose 00:30 - Introductions and personal backgrounds 01:11 - Alex shares her role as head coach and behind-the-scenes leadership 02:19 - The importanc...

Head of SP Nutrition Coach Molly Vollmer recently sat down with EC Synkowski of OptimizeMe Nutrition — creator of the #800gChallenge® and host of The Consistency Project podcast — to talk through what the research tells us about nutrition and training during perimenopause and menopause. Our own SP team member Kim McIntyre, joined to share her personal experience. This Coaches Call originated from...

Enter GRIT, our third pillar for well rounded fitness. Our Grit Focus is designed to strengthen your mental and physical capacity to face discomfort head on, push beyond your perceived limits, and stay present under pressure. Over 12 weeks, you'll work through targeted experiences: confronting failure, removing your reliance on external data, and working inside the feeling of overwhelm. While deve...

00:00 - 1:20: Glasses/Sunglasses and 3D printed ones 1:20 - 2:56: Alcaraz check-in, why the a mid week episode, and checking in with the comments 2:56 - 5:00: Julian's show and tell 5:00 - 8:55: What is Street Parking In Real Life (IRL),  MEET UPS: our very first one, how they came to be 8:55 - 11:25: Miranda's thought process on meetups and her sourdough update 11:25 - 13:30: What a meet up needs...

00:00 - 3:54: Welcome, checking in with the chat, and catching up with the Alcaraz's 3:54 - 4:53: Slate, Gray/Blue, Pantones 4:57 - 8:10: NFR Cottage Cheese: is it in your house or nah? 8:11 - 14:08: NFR: Place/Country you haven't visited that you'd really like to? 14:09 - 16:27: Other than your partner, who would you do the race (The Amazing Race) with? 16:28 - 23:07: NFR: What's one skill you dr...

Check out our Blog: https://streetparking.com/blogs/news/nutrition-basics-in-the-summer-months 00:00 - 1:57: Opening with a question Double Whopper or a Cigarette a day? 1:58 - 6:30: Topic for today; Nutrition, Tacobell's 2025, Chat GPT answering the question, and Miranda's conspiracies 6:30 - 10:56: Community Update: Summer Flex, Vault Round 2 10:57 - 15:10: Miranda's Family Tree with some photos...