The Defining Endurance Podcast from Lifelong Endurance

Jamie Komadia speaks with Andrew about finding herself in running.

Becca Jay is a strength ad balance coach with Get Up! Training. In this episode, she discusses how all runners, especially those coming back fro an injury or spending time on the trail. 

Priscilla Tallman is a mental performance coach, who has both played and competed in high levels of volleyball. She and Andrew discuss the various psychological aspects of competition and being competitive. Tallman details the "dark place" and how it relates to flow state.

Laura Green is a runner, physical therapist, mom, and content creator. She brings humor to the nuances and neurosis of runners, all while laughing at herself. In this episode, we discuss how not taking the sport too seriously can help you find more light and lasting enjoyment.

Andrew and Lexi discuss the common dilemma of know when to move up in race distance. 

A solo-episode with Andrew Simmons, detailing the processes and adjustments an athlete should make for the best recovery in training.

Paul Lind, son of the original Western States 100 medical director, Bob Lind and father of top ten finisher, Cody Lind, discusses the history of Western States and gives great advice as a coach and athlete.

Have you ever wondered what you should be fueling with before or during a workout. Registered Dietitian, Uri Carlson, of Inner Wild Nutrition , discusses ratios for ideal fueling, and how to work real (and delicious) food into your routine.

Zoe Rom , Editor-in-Chief of Trail Runner Magazine and host of The DNF Podcast . In this episode, she discusses her journey into the trail running world, and how she has balanced a career in writing along with her adventures. She speaks with Andrew about changing her thinking to create a more positive and strength-driven approach to her lifestyle.

It is difficult to imagine running any race 27 years straight, let alone the Hardrock 100. Kirk Apt joins Lexi Miller to talk about his years on the trail, how ultra running has changed, and how he has managed to joyfully fill three decades of running long distances.

Coaches Hillary Osborne and Laura Bruck- Renzelmen sit down with Lexi Miller to talk about the dreaded DNF (did not finish.) They tell their own stories, and discuss how the reframe the experience and move on as a stronger athlete.

A solo episode with Andrew Simmons exploring what causes fatigue, what the effects of fatigue are, and how to best recover. This episode dives into the nitty-gritty into the biology and science involved in building fitness and developing fatigue.

Is there such a thing as perfect running form? When should you make changes to correct your own. Physical Therapist and coach, Katie Carbiener discusses the mechanics of running form and how little adjustments can go a long way.

How does your training and goals represent your values? Business owner, coach, and modern-day sports philosopher sits down with Andrew to discuss the deeper level of why we train and race. This episode dives into exploring what drives you, and how to analyze yourself as an athlete and human. Jake Tauber is CEO of Ticonderoga and Endeavorun

Irritability, restlessness, disinterest, fatigue: all signs that something is amiss. While burnout can come from a variety of sources, it's effect on athletes, and their training, is impossible to ignore. In this episode, Therapist, Chelsea Vibert of the Jefferson Center, speaks with Lexi about signs and symptoms of burnout, and how you can prevent, or heal, from the experience.

How has the evolution of running shoes changed the landscape of running? In this episode, Brian Metzler , journalist and shoe guru, speaks with Andrew about the past and future of running shoes, and how all runners can benefit from the changes. Brian's bio from his website: By trade, I am an award-winning journalist and writer, published author, crafty editor, artistic photographer and digitally-s...

Jennifer Farmer is a holistic health coach with A Look Beneath the Surface. As an ultra runner herself, she helps busy athletes find space in their lives to take care of themselves while training. In this episode, she speaks with Lexi about feeding yourself before, during, and after a run, sleep, and healing movements when you need to let your body heal.

Dave Milner is a well known figure in the world of track and field for his work with the Music City Distance Carnival and other professional track meets for emerging elite athletes. He chats with Andrew Simmons about his background in running, how he got involved in coaching, and his work with young atheltes.

Greg Adamson has been a strength and conditioning coach for countless collegiate athletes and Olympians. Currently, he works for the University of Tennessee's Swimming and Diving Team as well as the Men's Golf team. He talks with host, Andrew, about using the "ships" to motivate people to succeed, while being cognizant of their mental heath.

What makes a good coach? While not everyone might feel as though coaching is for them, everyone can benefit from the knowledge of a certification. Rick Prince, founder and CEO of the United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy talks with Lexi Miller about his organization and what he believes are the qualities of a good coach. Follow UESCA on Facebook and Instagram . Take $100 off any UESCA product u...

There is more to heart rate than the number you see during your workout. In this episode, Andrew Simmons is joined by Marco Altini, the founder of HRV4Training . They discuss how hard workouts and life stress affect your recovery and overall heart rate variability. 

Amanda Brooks is an entrepreneur, running coach and author located in Boulder Colorado. She is founder and owner of the company Run to the Finish, which provides coaching to athletes around the world. In this episode with Andrew Simmons, she discusses how she started her career with blogging about running, then grew to helping other runners.

Athlete and coach discuss how to grow and adapt in the sport of trail running, whether you are a novice or a veteran.

Empathy is part of the human condition, but it takes a rare person to use emotion to make a change. Frank Fumich, philanthropist and endurance athlete discusses his journey going into pushing his physical limits in order to raise money for various charities while putting himself through deep discomfort to inspire those around him. Frank and Andrew take a dive into some of Frank's notable adventure...

Annie Hughes has an impressive running resume: first place at the Moab 240, Leadville Trail 100, an FKT of the Collegiate Peaks Loop as well as many other big race wins. This is especially amazing as she is only 24 years of (23 at the time of recording.) In this episode, she speaks with Lexi about her decision to focus on her running, moving to the town of Leadville Colorado, and putting in the wo...