The Defining Endurance Podcast from Lifelong Endurance

Are athletes more predisposed to addiction? In this episode, host Lexi Miller interviews return-guest Jessica Joiner, LCSW about the addiction epidemic, and how it effects athletes. In this episode, we reference the documentary, " Crime if the Century " and the book, " Dopesick. "

What happens when your combine running and climbing? Bill Wright , founder of the club " Satan's Minions ," discusses his journey into the world of climbing and running, and how the two passions combined to form the niche world of competitive scrambling. Learn the ins and outs of this wild style of running and how to enter it safely. In the podcast, Wright mentions that he started scrambling after...

What should runner-specific strength training look like? Coach Andrew Simmons interviews expert Jon-Erik Kawamoto, digging into the topic of strength training. They answer questions, such as: is it possible to get too bulky from lifting weights? Is bilateral strength training best? What are essential lifts for runners? Is there really a benefit to spending time in the weight room? For more strengt...

The long run can completely build or shake runner's confidence and preparedness for their next race. Coach Andrew Simmons breaks down the human biology that is put into play during the weekly long run. He examines who rest, fuel, hydration, and strength can all lend themselves to having successful day of training-leading to an extremely successful race day.

When Melody Fairchild departed from the University of Oregon's campus - she wasn't feeling like a trailblazer or an advocate for athlete mental health. Melody has made a number of tough decisions in her career and details a number of them with Coach Andrew Simmons in the episode. We want to bring to light the stories of Naomi Osaka and Simone Biles who in recent weeks and months have had to priori...

The trails give us a lot, but do we give back as much as we should? Matt Martinez, the Volunteer Coordinator for Jefferson County Open Space talks with Lexi Miller about what it means to be a good trail Steward.  Matt has spent his professional career organizing volunteers to take care of their public lands. He started his path volunteering with AmeriCorps, which allowed him to serve communit...

Are you ready for the 2021 Olympics?! We sure are; in the episode, Andrew Simmons and Lexi Miller discuss the upcoming games, the qualified athletes, and the wild upsets from the trials. We want to hear what you are most excited about as well, let us know on Facebook and Instagram!

Coach of the NAZ-Elite team, Ben Rosario, talks with Andrew Simmons about what it takes to build a culture around running. In this episode, they discuss how Rosario was able to take his coaching to the top level while maintaining a closeness with his team, what it takes to be an elite runner, and the qualities of a good team member.

How do you find versatility as an endurance athlete. In this episode, Coach Andrew Simmons sits down with professional Ultra Runner Max King to talk about adaptability.  Max King is an ultra runner from Bend, Oregon. He was the winner at the 2014 IAU 100 km World Championships and the 2011 World Mountain Running Championships. Max earned the bronze medal at the 2016 N...

Advice from Another Mother Runner guru, Sarah Bowen Shea, who sits down with Lexi Miller to talk about everything from IVF, how to plan runs around naps, and juggling busy schedules to incorporate training.  Sarah Bowen Shea, along with Dimity McDowell, is co-founder of Another Mother Runner , an on-line and in-person community for women runners. Sarah and Dimity launched their brand in 2010...

Professional athlete manager, Christopher Mengel, talks with Andrew Simmons about how an elite athlete can make running into a career. Chris Mengel is the founder and owner of Elite Runner Management LLC , a sports agency that represents international professional athletes and distance runners. Chris is a licensed attorney and an athlete representative (agent) authorized by USA Track & Field a...

Professional runner and advocate, Addie Bracy, sits down with Lexi Miller to talk about her organization OUTrun , which works at both a micro and macro level to bring changes to the running community.

In this two-part episode, Andrew Simmons speaks to athlete Parker Wolfe, then his coach, Ethan Dusto. Wolfe recounts his journey in setting the Colorado State 1600m record with a time of 4:06. Andrew then speaks to his coach, Dusto, on what it takes to keep an elite athlete healthy and positive through training, racing, and competition. 

How can you work to empower your body as it ages? Lexi Miller talks with Coach Jennifer Harrison discusses how she has effectively worked with women through this process over the past 22 years.  Jennifer is a Level 2 Triathlon Coach with TrainingPeaks, mother of twins, and business owner. You can find her at JHC Coaching. In this episode, we mention Stacy Sims , if you want to learn more abou...

How do you keep a runner's motivation high? What should you have in your pack? What exactly is your job? Andrew Simmons and Lexi Miller address these questions, and many more.

This is the first in a series of Training Basics from Coach Andrew Simmons. In this episode, he breaks down how to build your base, and why it is important to keep the heart rate low and the pace easy in order to get the best results.

Is there more to optimal performance than just training? In this episode, Dr. Ańna M. Roby PhD, RDN, LD, CPT from Athlete Blood Test discusses how blood testing can be the secret to learning where you might be deficient an how to reach your ideal levels. Coach Andrew Simmons and Dr. Roby discuss how the dietary needs of elite, female, and youth athletes might all vary; as well as the actual benefi...

Have you ever felt like you were stuck in your training? Katie and Andrew discuss how you can break free and "move the needle" to improve your athletic and life performance.

Coaches Andrew Simmons and Lexi Miller go over the details of how to prepare for a destination race. This episode will discuss how to plan your travel, what to pack, what to do about food, and everything else you might want to know about traveling for your next race-cation.  Destination Race Travel Guide PDF

Owner of Active Fueling, Jennifer Sommer-Dirks, discusses the big questions that endurance athletes face in their nutrition. In this episode, she and Lexi Miller go over the biggest gaps in endurance athletes' fueling, intermittent fasting, and female specific nutrition, especially for athletes around childbearing age. You can find and follow Active fueling on Facebook and Instagram

Head Coach Andrew Simmons and Dr. Jesse Riley discuss what it takes to keep your body healthy and prevent the nagging injuries that plague endurance athletes. 

Professional trail runner, sports psychologist, business owner, and author, Addie Bracy sits down with Andrew Simmons to discuss the power of training your mind to reach your full potential. Check out Addie's new book, Mental Training for Ultrarunning

Lexi Miller interviews Lifelong Endurance Head Triathlon Coach, Laura Bruck- Renzelman. Coach Laura goes into detail discussing some of the biggest obstacles in training, how to build confidence, and the importance of having a training community. If you are interested in Coach Laura's Summer Triathlon Camp, you can sign up here: https://www.lifelongendurance.com/summer-triathlon-camp

Strength and Running coach, Hillary Osborne, discusses the importance of training your body for the riggers of trail and ultra running. She takes a deep dive into the physiological need for strength training, as well as how she uses her degrees in psychology and sports performance to insure success in her athletes.

Coach Andrew Simmons sits down with Nancy Hobbs, president of the American Trail Running Association (ATRA) to talk about the past, present, and future of the sport.