The Average to Athletic Podcast

Back with Richard Aceves (@rarebarracuda on Instagram) for round 3! This guy is a brilliant coach. And he's helped me understand the deep connection between our muscles and emotions more than anyone else. If you're interested in learning more about the body and it's intricacies, you'll love this! Also - Richard is moving to California! So if you want to hop down to Orange County for a session, he'...

In this live question and answer session I talked about nutrition, feet, fascia, depression, arthritis, tensegrity, running, and more. If you want to start your barefoot sprinting journey, go to barefootsprinter.com today!

Trying something new here! I recently did an Ask Me Anything IG Live and stripped the audio for a podcast version. Though some things are lost without the visual aid, I read the prompts and tried to make things clear verbally. Let me know what you think of this!

I had the chance to talk with Caveman Daveman. He's a true male specimen from the frigid north of Canada. He's crafted a body of steel from bending foreshores, picking up heavy stuff, and reinvigorating our ancestral connection to lifting stones. You'll love this conversation. Dave is so well spoken and very intelligent. I learned a ton from him on the history of stones and strength sp...

Back at it again with Greg! Or Gregory as my wife demands I refer to him. We talk about Greg's recent 5 day silent mediation retreat, mapping meaning to the pains of your body, and the core wound. I love talking to Greg but this one was especially solid. We covered great territory here and it's a lot of food for thought for you. It's worth listening to. - Find more of Greg's work a...

This is the full audiobook recording for a book I wrote to partner with a skill acquisition program I built called Backyard Athlete. If you're interested in the program this pairs to, check out https://skool.com/wrs/about

This is the audio recording of a book I wrote about the shoulders, hands, arms, and upper body. If you're interested in learning more about the body, you'll love this. And if you want to join the program this ultimately become, find out more here: https://barefootsprinter.com

This is the audio recording for the book I wrote about hips and mobility. If you're interested in learning about the body, you'll like this. And if you're interested in working through the program this is associated with, check out https://barefootsprinter.com to learn more.

This is the audiobook for a book called Functional Feet that I wrote. It's long, detailed, but highly valuable. If you're interested in feet, ankles, lower legs, shoes, and running, you'll like this.

In this episode I talked with my good friend and fellow coach Jimmy House. He's an up and coming legend with eyes set on becoming a WWE performer. A little over a year ago he had a devastating knee injury. And then he rehabbed it by himself. Then a month ago he had another knee injury. This time he's opting for surgery. I talked with him about the difference between the two and what the di...

Today I had the chance to talk with the one and only Daniel Strauss. Otherwise known as The Raspberry Ape. We discuss Jiu Jitsu, Grappling, the history and art of lifting heavy rocks, grip training, and other assorted items. In addition to a lovely accent, Dan has a wonderfully unique view of the world. He's a collector, coach, and all around strong man. You'll enjoy this. - Get his new bo...

Mark is a badass! He's who I want to be when I grow up. His recent venture has been into footwear with Peluva shoes. It's the toes separated, 5 finger model with a big more cushion. And I love them. We talk about a whole bunch of stuff here. And though I'm not the best host, Mark made up for it with tons of knowledge. If you're interested in shoes, running, and being a human, you&#...

Another chat with my good friend and fellow coach Greg. We discuss the aftermath of our recent psychedelic adventures and lessons we're exploring in learning to trust the body. - Subscribe if you like this and share if you found it valuable. - You can find great @neverpastyourprime everywhere and neverpastyourprime.com - And if you want to get involved with me, everything you need to know happ...

If you haven't heard of Brady before, you're in for a treat. This guy is a powerhouse. Mentally, emotionally, and physically. I met him when he came out to do the Power Project Podcast and started following him after. Unfortunately/fortunately he fell and busted his wrist a few weeks later. This was right after I'd separated my shoulder AC joint. I was really impressed with the way he...

Back again with the wise and talented Greg Pignataro. Fellow coach and good friend. Today we discussed Greg's experience as a college soccer player, his injuries, the relationship between pain and psychology, and his experience doing a 7 day darkness retreat! As always, it's great and I learned a lot. - Greg's Website: https://neverpastyourprime.com/ Greg's Instagram: https://www.i...

Hello! So I had a little accident with a hard fall at my BJJ competition last weekend and ended up with a separated AC joint in my shoulder. It's not fun. But luckily for me, I had a friend and fellow coach reach out to say he'd been through the same thing and recovered fully from it. So, I figured it'd be a perfect time to grab him for a podcast to talk all about shoulders. - Hunter W...

Each week I write 5 blogs. They live on Substack at The Daily Sprint. But some people would rather listen than read. So I've recorded the audio version.  Each week I'll read all 5 blogs and add in my expanded thoughts or updated opinions as I see fit. This week we covered blogs #16-20.  Here are the specific links to each if you want to read more or see any associated links: 16) The Long G...

I really enjoyed this conversation with Hayden. He doesn't have much of a social media presence but he's an expert in real life. He messaged me on Instagram with some really insightful advice on soft tissue. So, I followed up and ended up grabbing him for a deep dive talk on soft tissue, massage therapy, and a better way to understand the body! - He's also an author. You can grab his b...

I had the immense pleasure of a fun little biopic with Chris Chamberlin. @erodingweakness on Instagram. - He's a wonderful guy. Kind, conscientious, and incredibly smart. Oh, and he's also a total beast. Like, not an exaggeration. He does things I can't even comprehend. Watch his Instagram reels and you'll see what I mean. - We talk about his background and how he became the man he...

What this episode lacks in audio quality it makes up for with person quality. DJ Is a gem. He's one of my favorite follows on social media. Even though he doesn't post much, his stories are full of the off-the-wall stuff he's learning about. He's a deep thinker, self aware, and incredibly kind human. I enjoyed this a lot, you will too. - DJ's Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...

Each week I write 5 blogs. They live on Substack at The Daily Sprint. But some people would rather listen than read. So I've recorded the audio version.  Each week I'll read all 5 blogs and add in my expanded thoughts or updated opinions as I see fit. This week we covered blogs #11-15.  Here are the specific links to each if you want to read more or see any associated links: 1) The Word Be...

Another chat with Greg Pignataro (@neverpastyourprime on the socials). Today we talk about studies. Some of the highlights: Studies can provide useful data points, but your lived experience is invaluable. People often appeal to studies as an excuse for intellectual laziness or to dismiss others. The most meaningful questions are sometimes unethical to study. Your life is a lifelong experiment of o...

Each week I write 5 blogs. They live on Substack at The Daily Sprint. But some people would rather listen than read. So I've recorded the audio version.  Each week I'll read all 5 blogs and add in my expanded thoughts or updated opinions as I see fit. This week we went back to the beginning to start with Blogs #6-10.  Here are the specific links to each if you want to read more or see any...

Richard is BACK! Though it's only been a few episodes since his last appearance, a lot has transpired. Richard came out to do a seminar that I participated in and I spent 5 days studying the man. I asked a million questions and learned a lot. SO, I figured we should do a second round to have a more pointed discussion. And that's what we did! Breathing, more effective weight lifting, Swami,...

Brendan is an ER doctor that's transitioning to focus specifically on inflammation. And unlike me who just plays one on the internet, he's the real deal. We talk about the immune system, inflammation, and whether he'd rather be stabbed or shot. Some key highlights: Chronic inflammation is an underlying issue behind many chronic illnesses that often goes undiagnosed. Innate immune syste...