The XLR8 Performance Lab Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Noah Kohut-Jackson announces his college decision. He has recently run time trials of 4:16 for 1600 meters and 9:06 for 3200. His final choices were: Iowa, Iowa State, Minnesota, Tulsa, and Bradley. Listen in to hear his decision! Twitter: @nkohutjackson Instagram: noah.kj Follow Us: Twitter: @LabXlr8 Instagram: xlr8performancelab Website: www.xlr8-performancelab.com   Email: info...

Send us Fan Mail Ashlyn Keeney is one of the best young middle distance and distance runners in the entire country.  The sophomore from Iowa City Liberty HS ran 9:39 at the Drake Relays last spring to capture the title. She has also run 4:32 and 2:09 for 1500 and 800 meters. Listen to her talk about her motivations, loving racing, and being a triplet. Twitter: @K_Ash03 Instagram: keeney.ash Follow...

Send us Fan Mail Bennett Heisterkamp finished 4th in the state cross country meet last fall for St. Albert HS in southwest Iowa. Bennett talks about how a concussion turned him into a runner, but may also have saved his eyesight. Give a listen to hear his incredible story and find out what is next in his life. Twitter: @bennett_heisty2 Instagram: bennett_heisty2 Follow Us: Twitter: @LabXlr8 Instag...

Send us Fan Mail Former Drake Bulldogs, Brogan Austin and Reed Fischer, discuss what it was like being Drake Bulldogs as well as the ups and downs of being professional runners. Brogan won the 2019 US Marathon Championship and is sponsored by Run Rabbit, while Fischer currently runs for Tinman Elite and is sponsored by Adidas. Don't miss out on some amazing stories from these two.

Send us Fan Mail Noah Jorgenson is a standout middle distance and distance runner from Class 1A, Sidney, IA.  Noah finished as the runner-up in the state cross country meet this past fall and is also a sub-2:00 800 meter runner.  Listen to Noah answer some interesting questions about his training as well as his preferred temperature to run in.  Twitter: Instagram: noahjorgy0101 Follow Us: Twitter:...

Send us Fan Mail Taylor McCreedy is one of the best distance runners in Iowa.  She finished in the Top-10 (6th) in the state cross country meet her sophomore year before dealing with lower leg injuries the past year.  Taylor decided to join "The Lab" and shares whay she loved her experience and how it is helping get her back on to the path of health and also even better performances in t...

Send us Fan Mail Ryan Hughes is a senior standout middle distance runner for St Albert.  St. Albert is a class 1A school, but they have a tradition of being one of the top programs in the state.  Ryan was part of their state championship team title as a sophomore.  He recently ran a solo time trial on the track and ran 1:59.  Listen to how he is coping with Covid-19 and what his plans are for the...

Send us Fan Mail Bailey Nock won a cross country title and 6 state track and field titles while running for Iowa City West.  She is currently a sophomore for the Colorado Buffaloes.  Bailey has had two legendary coaches in her career starting with Mike Parker at Iowa City West and Mark Wetmore at Colorado.  Hear her talk about what makes each of them so special.    Twitter: @NockBailey Instagram:...

Send us Fan Mail Scott Christensen wraps up the 3rd and final section of his interview with the mental aspects of the sport.  He specifically engages in why champions win and how we develop them to deliver in big moments.  Every coach has great athletes that come through their system.  This is a must listen to ensure you are ready when the time comes to assist them on their journey.  Follow Us: Tw...

Send us Fan Mail Helen Gould was a middle distance standout at West Des Moines Valley High School.  She currently races for the University of South Dakota.  Helen placed 2nd twice and 3rd once in the Iowa HS State Track and Field Championships in the 1500.  She talks about why that race is so special to her and how she has had success at that distance. Twitter: @hgcookie1 Instagram: hgcookie Follo...

Send us Fan Mail Atlantic junior, Craig Alan Becker, is one of the best 800 meter runners in the state.  He talks about what it was like being part of a state winning 4x800 relay as just a freshman and what he hopes the future holds for the rest of his high school running career. Instagram: cbecker2021 Follow Us: Twitter: @LabXlr8 Instagram: xlr8performancelab Website: www.xlr8-performancelab.com...

Send us Fan Mail Ryan Schweizer is headed home.  The former Dowling Catholic standout will be leaving Notre Dame to run for the Drake Bulldogs starting this fall.  The former 1:50/4:05 runner is perhaps the most talented middle distance boy to ever grace an Iowa track.  The younger brother of American 3k record holder, Karissa Schweizer, believes he can once again return to the form that brought h...

Send us Fan Mail Humboldt standout, Quinton Orr, comes on the podcast after being nominated by former Algona state champion, Trey Engen.  Quinton talks about what it is like training with the season cancelled and what it is like racing in Northwest Iowa with some of the best 3A runners and teams in the state. Twitter: @QORR21 Instagram: quinton_orr Follow Us: Twitter: @LabXlr8 Instagram: xlr8perfo...

Send us Fan Mail Kelsey Schweizer is a standout track and field athlete at the University of Missouri.  She is also the younger sister of indoor 3k American record holder, Karissa Schweizer.  Kelsey spends her 3 minute segment highlighting what makes her special as well spilling some beans on family members. Twitter: @kschweizer17 Instagram: kelseyschweizer Follow Us: Twitter: @LabXlr8 Instagram:...

Send us Fan Mail Ellen Davis is a former standout runner from North Linn High School where she won 15 state xc and track titles.  She went on to run for the University of Missouri.  Ellen is currently a sports dietitian for HyVee at the Waukee and West Des Moines locations.  In this episode she touches on how to stay fit nutritionally during quarantine, how to monitor your iron levels, and new fin...

Send us Fan Mail National level coach, Scott Christensen, talks about the importance of understanding the physical make-up and characteristics of each athlete.  Pick back up from Part 1 and listen to more great coaching conversation with one of the best in the business. 

Send us Fan Mail This short episode provides insight into what exactly we do at XLR8 Performance Lab.  If you came across us via the podcast you may not have familiarity with our business and how we are profoundly impacting athletic performance for athletes all throughout Iowa and beyond.  Take a listen and understand exactly how we are building a company that is geared towards creating the highes...

Send us Fan Mail Brooke McKee is a senior at Johnston High School, a suburb of Des Moines, IA.  Brooke is a many-time top-5 finisher in state xc and track and will be attending the University of Iowa in the fall.  Listen to her talk about thankfulness, forgetfulness, and racing big sister Jessica.  Follow Brooke: Twitter: @brooklynmckee_ Instagram: brooklynmckee_ Follow Us: Twitter: @LabXlr8 Insta...

Send us Fan Mail Former Algona High School track and field state champion, Trey Engen, talks about the history of the program and his transition to Dordt.  The current roommate, Joe Anderson, was our previous male guest.  The two have a lot of similarities that are discussed in this episode.  Twitter: @TreyEngen Instagram: trey_engen Follow Us: Twitter: @LabXlr8 Instagram: xlr8performancelab Websi...

Send us Fan Mail Tom "Tinman" Schwartz is one of the foremost scientific minds in the world in regards to training physiology for runners.  In this episode he talks about the evolution of "critical velocity" and how he uses it to develop some of the best runners in the world.  Check out the show notes below to access his website.  He is an online coach and can provide resources...

Send us Fan Mail Joe Anderson is a freshman distance runner at Dordt University.  He was a former state champion for George Little Rock High School in Iowa.  Joe is (in)famous for being one of two state champions named in the 2019 state 3200 when the bell was sounded on the wrong lap.  Joe finished the correct distance in 1st but was initially awarded 2nd place when they determined finishing order...

Send us Fan Mail Cedar Falls senior middle distance standout, Mackenzie Michael, will be heading to Oklahoma State next fall.  She talks about what her big goals were for this spring, her experience in the 800 at New Balance Nationals, and how she rebounded from a tough sophomore season.  Follow Us: Twitter: @LabXlr8 Instagram: xlr8performancelab Website: www.xlr8-performancelab.com   Email: info@...

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Send us Fan Mail Gable Sieperda is a multi-time state cross country and track and field champion from West Lyon, IA.  He is currently a runner for Iowa State University having just finished up his freshman season.  This episode he talks about winning titles, his best rivals, and what makes Thomas Pollard so strange. F ollow Gable: Twitter: @GSIEP10 Instagram: gable_siep Follow Us: Twitter: @LabXlr...

Send us Fan Mail Sophia Jungling runs for Applington-Parkersburg High School and has some of the best middle distance range in the state and in the country.  She has run a 56 400, 2:11 800, and 4:40 1500.  Listen to her talk about being from a small town as well as some of her best and worst races.  F ollow Sophia: Twitter: @JunglingSophia Instagram: sophiajungling Follow Us: Twitter: @LabXlr8 Ins...