My Athletic Compendium

Max has entered into the Copenhagen Marathon 2025! What does that entail? Getting over tendonitis and the long slog that is training for a Marathon! James talks about the nutrition and how that looks throughout training and race day.

This episode we talk about the training & nutrition required in the off-season and what in particular you should focus on, or whether you should actually use it for some time off! Find out in this episode. Give the podcast a like if you enjoyed!

Max started a run club and now everyone else is doing the same. Is he a trend setter or is it just a growing sport?

This has been in the media a lot recently with influencers promoting it to get in with the trend without sharing it's harmful side effects. Is it just another fad?

We have touched on the importance of recovery before - but what can you practically do in your routine to gain the benefits of your training?

We all have aspirations to achieve certain goals. But, by not defining them effectively or outlining the steps to achieve them, we're just setting ourselves up for failure. In this episode, James reveals his secrets to achieving success and provides easy strategies you can implement.

Hyrox is a hugely popular sport at the minute. We talk about how to train for one and how to tailor your nutrition as well. Maybe we should do a parter Hyrox together. What do you think?

Training and nutrition around Christmas and New Year! Should you feel guilty for eating and drinking more around Christmas?

This episode we talk about how to prepare for a Half Marathon and the possible challenges to overcome!

In our eyes it's the best supplement for sports performance out there. Listen in for more information on Creatine supplementation! 

Listen in for a real, honest opinion of what it's like to start your own Personal Training business. The difficulties, TOXICITY and the amazing benefits of being in the industry.

It's the lates craze. Everyone is running. But everyone seems to be making the same mistake! Learn what that mistake is by tuning into this episode!

Everyone is wearing a Whoop recovery tracker. Hear what its all about and whether it's worth it!

It's that time of year! Rugby Sevens is a growing sport and also very popular for spectators. Learn everything there is to know about nutrition and strength & conditioning around Rugby Sevens!

Welcome to Season 2 of My Athletic Compendium! This season we will be having topical episodes as well as guests! This episode we talk about the growing sport, Mixed Martial Arts.  Give us a follow: Instagram: @myathleticcompendium

Season 1 brought us the basics to strength & conditioning and nutrition. Season 2 will support guests coming on from athletes, to coaches, with some topical episodes in between.  We are very excited about season 2 so please share the hype by recommending our podcasts and sharing our posts on social media!

BMI - What is it? Why is it a pretty terrible metric to use?  This episode covers it. Check us out on Instagram: @myathleticcompendium @peak_athletic_performance @jamesweeksrd

This is our second part to Injuries. This episode we talk about coming out in injury and the pressures of coming back early. Check out part 1 first: Injuries Part 1

Injuries. Such a large part of sport and something that will inevitably happen in your career. This is why we have split the episode into two parts.  Part 1 - what can you do while injured to keep you moving forward and tips on how to look after your mental health while being injured. Part 2 - pressure on returning from injury and how to deal with it.

Sleep is THE most important recovery opportunity. Listen to find out how to take full advantage!

We know we probably shouldn't drink alcohol, but what is it about alcohol that hinders our performance? and are there any benefits to it?  Find out in this episode of My Athletic Compendium.

What causes our rises and falls in motivation? Find out by listening to this episode.

Is the SMART acronym (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time) actually effective for setting targets? We aren't so sure. Listen to get some tips on how to set better targets as a sports person.

You would be surprised how much being dehydrated can affect your performance! Take a listen to find out some interesting facts on hydration.

Have you ever wondered how much rest to give yourself between training muscle groups?  Have you ever wondered why you never feel at your full potential, despite training really frequently and well? Or training consistently without seeing results? This could be due to poor frequency in training each muscle group. Too much or too little in a space of time can cause overtraining/lack of recovery or m...