The Defining Endurance Podcast from Lifelong Endurance

CIM? Chicago? Berlin? NYC Marathon? No matter what marathon you're prepping for this fall - Coach Andrew Simmons is sharing the key elements to training in the late summer heat, specific endurance runs, and a few extra tips to help you dial in that BQ or sub-3-hour marathon goal. Do you want to hear more episodes like this? Swipe up on Spotify and let us know!

115 - Layers of Fitness #5 - Enjoying the Cake Mental Tools Visualization Tactics for managing a tough race or workout How to integrate mental preparation into your training

Layers of Fitness #4: Decorating the Cake Hydration  Nutrition (Day of Racing) Specific Long Runs Race Pace Sessions Fast Racing demands vs. Marathon and beyond Why we can run into stomach issues What works for training? Why Carbs or King, and Calories are crucial Training your gut Products changing the market! What is a specific endurance run - it's more than race pace Refining your strategy...

Layers of Fitness #3: Baking the Cake Timing (How big is the cake?) Specific Demands Moving from General to Specific Speed Work (Sugar) Mixing the ingredients Welcome back. This is the 3rd episode in a 5 part series where we break down the principles of training and dig into some of the smaller nooks and crannies of performance, preparation, and racing. We spent last episode on our mise-en-place,...

112 | Layers of Fitness # 2: What are the Ingredients? General Fitness Strength Capacity [ Anaerobic vs. Aerobic] Ratio for events Sprinkles  Neural Work Strides Welcome back. This is the 2nd episode in a 5 part series where we break down the principles of training and dig into some of the smaller nooks and crannies of performance, preparation, and racing. We spent last episode on our mise-en-plac...

A Note to Listeners: Moving forward Coach Andrew will be taking over all episodes of the podcast. We will still have guests on ocassionally but the podcast will now be used to give listeners more in-depth information. If you have questions you want answered - e-mail: andrew@lifelongendurance.com Welcome to Episode 1 of a 5 part series I’m calling “The Layers of Fitness”. After some time away from...

Sabrina Stanley is an elite ultra/ mountain runner known for her wins at the Hardrock 100 and her FKT of Nolans 14. In this episode, Sabrina sits down with Andrew to discuss her beginnings as an ultra runner, her relationship with competition, and how she trains for her incredibly feats.  You can read more about Sabrina and watch her video about the Nolans 14 here.

Why does your pace and heart rate matter on easy days? Does it matter what kind of terrain you run on? How do you create a training schedule? Coaches Andrew and Lexi answer your questions

Sports-focused Social Workers Sollita Lucero and Jessica Joiner talk with Lexi Miller about common obstacles that athletes face in their mental wellness. The discussion dives into perfectionism, comparison, and societal pressure.   Jessica Joiner LCSW, LAC, SAP, EMDR Trained: Jessica has over a decade of experience working with those afflicted with addiction, complex trauma, and co-occurring...

Coach Andrew examines the need for speed work, especially for those training for a marathon.

How much can you really change your genetic code? Can heat or elevation training improve your VO2 Max, or is it best to be born with an already stellar system? Geneticist, Dr. Kristen Wells examines and explains to Lexi Miller the roll that genetics play in creating an athlete.

Dr. Jesse is a physical therapist who believes in treating the whole person (not just their injury.) In this episode, he explains how he uses the BioPsychoSocial model to best treat his clients.

What does it take to be one of the best Obstacle Course Racers? Kristopher Mendoza sits down with Andrew Simmons to talk about racing, training, injuries, and keeping perspective. 

Andrew Simmons is joined by Johnathon Levitt, host of For the Long Run Podcast. They discuss the importance of finding your "why" in running and weigh the merits of running for fun versus for compition.

Allison Baca is an elite athlete with Solomon, she balances her intense training regimen with being a new mom and keeping up with her demanding job. She speaks with vulnerability about the challenges of being an athlete and foraging her own way.

Are you being unrealistic with your training? What problems could your shoes be causing? Coach Andrew Simmons examines the five most common mistakes in running, and how you can solve them.

For many, early winter is the calm before the training storm! In this episode, Andrew and Lexi discuss how to make the most out of your off-season, and discuss season 2 of Defining Endurance.

Ben Rosario is back again! Ben is the head of the Hoka NAZ-Elite team, and recent co-author of a book with Matt Fitzgerald. He discusses how the practices used by his team of elite athletes can be adapted by anyone.

Colette Vartanian, of Skratch Labs discusses the most important aspects of fueling and nutrition. She dives into the various ways to hydrate, and why they matter.

In a solo episode, Andrew discusses the importance of regression, and how it fits into the different seasons of our lives.

Kevin Goldberg, of TrainingPeaks, discusses what goes into finding the running coach that best matches your needs

Laura Cardon is the creator of the website Outdoor Beginner  and a running coach with Life's Too Short Fitness. The episode is broken into two parts, in the first half, Laura discusses both the process of being new to a sport and setting boundaries, while still pushing yourself. In the second half, she dives into the gatekeeping culture of the outdoor community, giving helpful guidance to be...

Ashley Brasovan was a phenom runner growing up in Florida. She won the Footlocker XC Championship three times and accepted a spot on the Duke team. However, Ashley struggled with an Eating Disorder, and spent time sidelined due to related health issues. Moving forward, Ashley knew she had to make a change if she wanted longevity and happiness in the sport. She built, what she calls, her Happiness...

Why is it important to support athletics among young people? Are girls at a greater disadvantage when it comes to fining their place in sports? Lauren Pietrek of Girls on the Run Rockies discusses the importance of the organization, and how everyday runners can get involved to make a huge difference. 

Chris Harrington is a part time pro-runner, full time lawyer and family man who recently finished 5th at the Leadville Trail 100. In this episode, he sits down with Andrew Simmons to talk about how his perspective of training and racing has shaped his performance.