The Embodied Athlete Podcast

In this episode, I share a powerful reality check I received from a woman at the gym: “Don’t downplay what you’re doing.” What started as an offhand comment about my upcoming triathlon made me realize how quickly I had minimized something I had worked incredibly hard to accomplish. I dive into why we as women so often downplay our achievements, compare ourselves to people who are further ahead, an...

What if the reason you’re struggling to get lean isn’t because you need to eat less...what if it's because you’ve been dieting for too long? In this episode, I’m breaking down why your metabolism is an adaptation machine and why constantly chasing fat loss can leave you eating less and less just to maintain the same results. I’m sharing how to “build your calorie bank,” why spending more time...

Six months ago, Megan came to me feeling disconnected from the athlete she used to be. She was postpartum, had a history of hip surgery, had gained weight, and was struggling to create consistency on her own. Despite being a lifelong runner who had completed multiple half marathons and marathons in the past, she hadn't run consistently in years and no longer felt confident in her body. Her or...

This feels vulnerable to share but felt called to just speak from my heart and be honest about where I am at in my life right now, how I am feeling and what I am navigating.  I talk a bit about the last few weeks in my coaching business, welcoming incredible athletes to my team, experiencing personal growth and why and how I became a coach almost 6 years ago and continue to pursue my passion throu...

Your first HYROX is exciting… but it can also be overwhelming. There’s a LOT to think about when you’re preparing for your first race - from pacing and fueling to station strategy, transitions, shoes, course layout, and figuring out how hard you should actually push. In this episode, I’m sharing 10 of my top tips for your first HYROX so you can show up on race day feeling prepared, confident, and...

If you've ever said, "But I eat healthy, drink my water, work out, and still can't lose weight..." this episode is for you. Today, I'm breaking down one of the biggest misconceptions in fat loss: why "eating healthy" isn't actually a fat-loss strategy. I'll explain the difference between building healthy habits and having a nutrition plan that's de...

If you've been working out consistently for years but your body still looks the same, this episode is for you. Today I'm breaking down the biggest mistake I see women in their 30s make: confusing working out with training . While they might seem like the same thing, they produce very different results. In this episode, I'll explain why random workouts lead to random results, what it...

In this episode, I'm share the behind the scenes and lessons I'm learning from the first 6 weeks of training for my upcoming sprint triathlon. Spoiler alert, it's about so much more than swimming, biking, and running.  From navigating the overwhelm of a new training plan to learning the power of structure, reducing friction, asking for help, and staying committed to the process, the...

Everyone loves to say, "Just listen to your body." But what if your body has spent years being influenced by diet culture, food rules, chronic dieting, and under-fueling? If your goal is to lose body fat, build lean muscle, improve your performance, or become a stronger, more athletic version of yourself, intuitive eating alone probably isn't enough. In this episode, I'm breaki...

For years, women have been told that if they start running more, training for a race, or focusing on endurance, they'll inevitably lose muscle and sacrifice their physique... But is that actually true? In this episode, I'm breaking down my personal 12-week results, where I gained 2.5 pounds of muscle and reduced my body fat by nearly 3% while increasing my endurance training while traini...

Have you ever felt like you finally found your groove with training like your workouts feel good, your energy is high, you’re hitting PRs and then your period shows up and suddenly the momentum you were building comes comes to a screeching halt? In this episode, I’m sharing a very real and honest conversation about something I’ve been navigating myself as I’ve stepped more fully into my identity a...

If you're a woman in your 30s who wants to feel stronger, confident, competitive and athletic again, then you're in the right place. This podcast is for you. Want to connect more? Find me on Instagram: @kolbyannon Interested in becoming an embodied athlete? DM me on Instagram the word "ATHLETE" and we can chat about your big goals. If this episode resonated with you, take a scr...

Ever find yourself quitting on a workout even though you know you had more left in the tank? In this episode, I'm sharing a real coaching conversation with one of my clients who recently got back into running after having her daughter, hip surgery and weight gain. After a training run, she found herself frustrated because she talked herself out of finishing the last quarter mile when the road...