Hill Pursuit is a podcast where two friends sit back and chat about all things health, fitness, and training related. We talk about our own journeys and experiences, along with some common practices in the industry. We hope you find some motivation from listening to our weekly podcast!
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Ohio 70.3 Race Recap
Black Coffee
Sandusky x 4 ; 70.3 x 10
Swim CANCELED
Smart decision from IRONMAN
Swim fitness feels "wasted"...but is it?
Bike PR
2nd best run in a 70.3
Overall my BEST 70.3 finish relative to the field - top 23%
Every race is different. How did you do relative to the FIELD?
Thank You!
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Ohio 70.3 Race Preview
Still Powered by Alani (not a sponsor)
4th Time Racing Sandusky
Do we have ANY run fitness this time around?
Wetsuit or No Wetsuit...that is the question
Sip from the Alani
57 miles vs 56 miles
Expectations
Good luck to everyone racing this weekend!
Thank You!
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Eagleman 70.3 Recap
Powered by Alani (not a sponsor)
The city of Cambridge x 5
Swim Efficiency
Bike Potential
Sip from the Alani
Did I mention this race was HOT?!
Run fitness lacking
Walk the aid stations, trot inbetween
Recommendations for your next 70.3
OH 70.3 you're next
Thank You!
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Good Luck to everyone racing the Rabid Raccoon 100 this weekend!
Why I'm bailing on the RR100 start line
Brief PGH Marathon Recap
Description of my RR100 prep
It's better to make the start line UNDERTRAINED, than to NOT make the start line
I am addicted to PROBLEM SOLVING, that's the honest truth
I am committing to the 100-mile race next season, despite having conflicting goals
Eagleman 70.3 in 2 weeks, need to RECOVER
Thank You!
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Coaching and USAT L2 Update
Why I Quit "75 Hard"
Training and Race Season Schedule
Pittsburgh Marathon in ONE WEEK!
Expectations vs Reality
LIV's Promise Athletes - Donate Here!
Cancer Sucks
RUCK Cancer
Thank You!
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Here is my presentation from my recent USAT Level 2 Coaching Certification
Full Athlete Description
Needs Analysis
SWOT Analysis
Coaching Philosophy
Unique Challenges
Annual Training Plan
Mesocycle
Microcycle
Daily Training Considerations
Make Training Fit Into Your Life, Not the Other Way Around!
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Speaker Series with Andrew Repasky
Hectic, but work is good!
Who is "AR"?
Endurance Sport and COVID
7 Step Process: How to Set a Goal
PUT IT ALL OUT THERE...SET THE GOAL...DO IT
What drives you?
Andrew's favorite workout begain after we all went to bed
Toughest training moment = 1000m swim TT
Toughest racing moment = Rehobeth Marathon
Recent success!!
17min MARATHON PR at Akron Marathon!
How does training prepare you for everyday life?
SET THE TONE
What's your WHY?
Lessons learned
LISTEN TO YOUR COACH!
What's next?! 140.6??
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Speaker Series with Dave Capitano
2025 began with Chatty 70.3 in May
Cancelled swim?! Oh no...
Oh we're doing this, and we're going to get great experience!
Directly into Ohio 70.3
Tough swim, but strong and confident
BOOM, Chatty FULL in September!
Followed IMMEDIATELY by AZ FULL!
Them boats were circling in AZ..
IT IS WHAT IT IS! Keep swimming
Who is "Cap"?
Husband, Father, Grandfather
Competitive Bodybuilding journey
Competed in 15 shows at the age of 50, won 14 out of 15!
Turned Pro at 45 years old in Bodybuilding
Stepped on stage for the last time at the age of 55
2.5 years on the tattoo journey?!
When facing mortality, what's on the bucket list??
Perhaps we don't have much to offer in life except for our word
FOLLOW THROUGH
Be true to your word, it's part of your legacy
Still can't figure out what a REST day looks like
Understanding and balancing priorities
Dave competed in a bodybuilding show with ALL THREE of his sons!! INCREDIBLE
Mental toughness > Physical toughness
The mind wants to do things the body can't do anymore...how to cope
BIGGER, FASTER, STRONGER, isn't always possible
Difficulties in life stem from career, family, stress...
We CHOOSE to train!
"I'm an Ironman. I can handle the boardroom."
What's next for Dave in 2026?!
When we meet in 2027, it'll be a heck of a story
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Speaker Series with Tyler Thomas; Silver All-World Athlete
Catching up a bit
After the Marines, said "I'll never run another day in my life"
Been in triathlon roughly 6-7 years
Went from first Sprint to Full Ironman Chattanooga within 1 year!
What's the biggest difference with the training?
What are your biggest sacrifices now that you're a parent who still has performance goals?
How much sleep is enough
Kids see their parents making sacrifices, look up to us as role models
2025 started with a phone call
Oly, Mich 70.3, Cali 140.6, NYC?
Family adversity prior to Michigan 70.3
Ankle roll within 3 seconds of the Michigan start!!
sub-5 hour 70.3
How important is the mental game?
Family adversity prior to Cali 140.6
First time ever completely SOLO for a big race
Race Day is PAY DAY!!
You simply WON'T believe the adversity experienced during Cali 140.6
STILL a PR!!
What happened with NYC?
2026 Plans
Practice like you play
Flexibility and Mobility can completely change the game for many people
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Speaker Series with Kate Holley!
THE IRONMAN BRACELET IS STILL ON!!
Recapping PGH Marathon, Happy Valley 70.3, and Chatty 140.6
IS OPEN MARATHON HARDER THAN A 70.3??
Who is KRAZY KATE?!
Victorymultisport Athlete for 5 years
5 years in the making...FULL IRONMAN! How crazy is that, truly?!
Rare blood condition that can inhibit some performance
IF YOU CAN'T SEE IT, YOU CAN'T BE IT!!
What drives you?
Nothing is "off the table" ... be an example!
Biggest Weakness?
Toughest training moment recently?
What's your WHY?
Can you find something you CAN'T do??
Felt like this was HER TIME
4.5 mile swim in Key West
Lessons learned. Think about REAL FOOD! Approach training like it's Race Day
What's next for Kate?!
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Speaker Series with Ken Rogers
Catching up with Ken
Family Vibes During Goruck Selection
Who is Ken Rogers?
What truly is the Goruck Selection? 48 hour endurance event
What's your WHY?
What will be different the next time around?
Ken highlights his average weekly training intensity, volume, and more
Training for LIFE
Memorable Fitness Pursuits
Biggest Mistake and Lessons Learned
What's next for Ken?
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Let’s “DIVE” right into this Ohio 70.3 Race Recap
Don’t be a “pouty pants”
Too many factors to count
Airbnb frustrations
Swim skin or Wetsuit…that is the question
Kayaks and volunteers are LIFESAVERS
Humble pie
All kinds of emotions…shame, embarrassment, anger, annoyed…
Not sure how to approach the bike or the run
Still working through things
Left a LOT out on the course
No chance to redeem this half-iron feeling until next season
Empathy
Be better EVERYWHERE! Athlete, coaching and more
Take away some positives when you can
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From PA to OHIO, let's chat all things OH70.3
Race experience from 2022 and 2023
BOTH years I finished in 5:58! Very different races
Long story short...aiming for a course PR first and foremost!
Is this swim challenging? I think so. But WHY?
Transitions are FAST at this race!
The bike has literally ZERO elevation (I don't care what Ironman's Athlete Guide tells you)
A flat bike course doesn't mean an easy bike course
Constant power output, lots of wind as well
NO shade on the run. Could get VERY hot!
Run is also quite flat, but very spectator friendly!
This is my A race. I expect to be FAST!
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Happy 4th of July!
History of the race
What is the future of Happy Valley Pennsylvania 70.3?!
Swim Summary
T1 was NASTY
How did I do on the new race wheels??
Didn’t crash this year!
Importance of family
My wife is the true Ironparent
I was THIS close to an incredible day
Small adjustments with nutrition
Can’t wait for Ohio 70.3!
Will the contract be renewed? I still have no idea!!
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2:30am wake up
4am departure
5am start time
TWO loops on the RR 100 trail
Dark, Snow, Wet, Mud, and MORE!
Pacing Strategy?
Finishing
Doubts
Left foot...Right foot
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Are We Recording?
Bath Time Follies
Ken Update
12-hour Ultra, prep for GoRuck Selection
Mental Challenge
Dealing with the Unknown
The Benefits of “A” Race Simulations
Not out for PR’s
Sleep Deprivation
1% pass rate
Could you meet “the standard?”
What is a HYBRID athlete?
We love HYROX! Actually we know very little to comment
1000 step ups for time…gross
Pullups are hard
Website is under construction - stay tuned!
Coach Ken - Progressive Strength Project
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How's your off-season looking?
Don't eat the entire tray...
8x30s max cycling effort
2025 Race Plans
Girl? Boy?
Can a 35 year old be an athlete?? Why not?
YOU ARE AN ATHLETE - eat like one. sleep like one. train like one. set goals like one. be disciplined like one...you are one.
How I feel about "one size fits all" programming
You are ONE of ONE
Obstacles in life and training: sickness, death, children, sleep, work stress, life stress, relationships...the list goes on and on
Get it done, experience it, learn from it, get BETTER
Just toe the start line!
You never know WHO you're impacting and WHEN you're impacting them...tell your story. The good, and the bad.
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Cheer Stations and Signs
And much MUCH more!
Special thanks to my wife, Morgan
Family, Friends
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Your contribution will go incredibly far
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LAKE PLACID 140.6 Review
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It was an emotional day
Olivia is CANCER FREE!!
Swam VERY strong compared to recent race effort
Long Transitions
Ride was absolutely breathtaking
Ride the Keene descent before race day! I didn’t…
“I can’t wait to run a marathon”
Executed a calculated marathon
Small hiccup during the last 9 miles
Final kick
YOU ARE AN IRONMAN
You CAN still race to enjoy yourself when life throws you curveballs
“A Beautiful Distraction”
Celebrated FAMILY - "LIV's Tri Kit"
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LAKE PLACID 140.6 Expectations
ELECTRIC Atmosphere here in Placid
HILLPURSUIT $200 GIVEAWAY ON RACE DAY
Life Stress and the impact it has on training
In-depth Swim discussion pre and pos-practice swim
Timing expectations for all three disciplines
Comparison to previous 140.6 race 3 years ago in Maryland
With age (experience) comes WISDOM
Racing smart on race day to get the best performance on the day!
Thank you all for the support
Tracking in the IRONMAN app – search “Hayden Gerhart”
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Life Update
When is enough, enough?
Will it ever be enough?
Know your audience and your circle, respond accordingly
Lay the foundation, then BUILD IT, STRENGTHEN IN
Find your PURPOSE
Push the envelope
GROWTH
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Eagleman 70.3 Recap with Ryan (6th OA, 2nd AG finish)
Swim
Bike
Run
Expectations vs Reality
Lessons Learned
Good and Bad
What’s next?!
Thanks to Ryan for joining the show!
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Life Update
Olivia is happy and we have a huge week ahead, appreciate continued thoughts and prayers!
I PR'd my 10k time FOUR times in a row?! How on earth??
Tempo sessions and Speed work were incredible leading up to marathon
Attempted to finish between 3:40-3:45
Couldn't quite make it happen
Left hamstring/glute issues, but what does it mean moving forward??
Why you need to strength train and how I'm modifying my own programming
Despite being disappointed at the finish line, I'm more pleased with my effort NOW
You need to gauge your performance off of one key metric
How is my PR 70.3 race NOT my best 70.3 race?? Does this even make sense??
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Life Update... Cancer sucks... Things going well... Nonprofit
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THE 5 RUNS YOU MUST INCLUDE IN YOUR MARATHON PREP (or long-distance triathlon)
If you give 10 chefs the same ingredients, you'll still get 10 different pizzas
If this is foreign to you, HIRE A COACH!!
Don't simply GUESS at how you should be doing this on a weekly basis, or within a larger training block
Appreciate all the support
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Nice power rack, Mitch!
Hunting recap
Ken is counting down the minutes to Dad Life
Squatober
Ruck Runs
You will never find Ken in a pool again
Swimming is fun, lane signups are not
OFFSEASON CHAT
Why your offseason needs to be strong
Some athletes do NOTHING, others are VERY BUSY in the offseason
In-season maintenance
Build, patience, PLAN
What should you do if you get bored? We have some solutions!
Prioritize lifting based on season and demand of other training
What is "training age" and why is it important?
Discipline matters
Should you be attempting back squat PRs while in a marathon prep? Or vice versa?
Old Time Strength
Exercise is fun
Humans need to be doing EVERYTHING
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Dad duty is ANY DAY for Ken! Good luck brother!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Holiday sickness struck us down...hard
New Years Resolutions...Good? Bad? Everything inbetween
Do NOT wait until tomorrow
By January 14, 40% of people fall off their goals
By February, nearly 90% of people fall off their goals
New Years fitness marketing is WILDDDDD!!
Lunk Alarm???
Monday Never Comes
90% of people will succeed
90% of people will fail...do the math
You simply cannot undo 20-30 years of bad habits within a few months!
Try restructuring your "resolutions" so that you're creating healthy behaviors that are sustainable for the long haul
How you should re-think your resolutions (if you made any)
1 potato chip = 10 pounds...
Can't outWORK a bad diet! Cliche, but true
Ken won't share any names, but GOOD LUCK!
Ken was bad at all sports except wrestling
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Frigid 5-miler and meeting a TON of Victory family!
4x4x48 ... lessons learned
13.1
summer training was INCREDIBLE!
July...Ohhhh July... where to begin
PSU 70.3
Hip Injury
Concussion
Ohio 70.3
Family FIRST
3-day water fast....why?!
what's on deck for 2024?!
"A" races include Lake Placid 140.6 and Pittsburgh Marathon
"B" race includes Eagleman 70.3
everything else is FUN WITH FRIENDS!
Have a very Happy New Year, best of luck in 2024!!
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KEN IS AN IRONMAN!!
Complete REST night before felt...weird, but good!
Practice everything ahead of time, even sleep
front-loading carbs
Why a yellow school bus is "nostalgic" for Ken
Thanks for the pre-race chat, Andre!
Focus on breathing and sighting, that's it
T1 was slow, but structured
VERY efficient fueling on the bike
Tiny mechanical issue on the bike, but taken care of quickly
How on earth did Ken ride 80+ miles without rear brakes???!!!
"This run is going to be easy."
FIRST issue on the run came at mile 25
Finish time...SUB-12 HOURS!!
Will he do another?
Ken's 5 key takehome points as part of this experience
Congrats Ken!
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140.6 right around the corner for Ken in Cali!
Why does Ken train in the "worst case scenario?"
INTENSE swimming gains!
Mental game is where it needs to be
Gear is ready, bike is ready, nutrition is ready...
By the numbers, times, watts, pacing, etc...
"If you feel good, slow down. If you feel like crap, eat."
The importance of breaking the race into segments
Weather looks incredible
Truett Haines, new pullup record! Will Ken give it another go?!
Good luck, Ken! Find him in the Ironman Tracker; Ken Rogers
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You need to prioritize SOMETHING; food, sleep, movement, training...what's right for you
First cold plunge of the year!! 57deg F
Motivation comes and goes...DISCIPLINE is entirely different
Sometimes your WHY frankly is not enough. This is where discipline makes the difference
Training doesn't need to be "all in" or "all out"
The way YOU get in what works for you will look different for everyone
STRUCTURE...ROUTINE...PRIORITY...CONSISTENCY...DISCIPLINE
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– Ken Update
5-6 weeks out from 140.6 Sac!
What is Ken MOST excited about, and MOST fearful of in the upcoming race?!
MASSIVE VictoryMultisport Athlete shoutouts! Big congratulations!
ANYONE can DNF...ANYONE
GENDER REVEAL!! You already know
Sickness update ; 3 weeks OUT, yikes
Don't rush getting healthy, give it time
MMM brief summary
No more races in 2023, said no to the marathon. Why?
Hear about a current research study...low carb (Ketogenic) dietary intervention and cycling performance
low carb is NOT for everyone
Eat to FUEL
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– Ken's Hawaii trip recap
Happy 30th birthday, Ken!
SPECIAL congratulations to Coach Kenny Rogers...welcome to the club!
After 9 training sessions, thanks to Coach Ken for hopping on the cast, big day
Shoutout to RICK from Ohio 70.3! Please reach out here or DM us, would love to connect!
Okay here's the recap, thanks for sticking with us!
Tons of family support
Tons of Victory Multisport crew support
1 transition area, very smooth!
Made a mistake before the race even started!
A tough swim, but it was expected
Slaughtered the bike course
Started the run strong, gradually fell off
Much better race performance than Happy Valley!
Quite pleased with the day, a special day
Why is Ohio 70.3 special to me as it relates to Victory Multisport??
Lake Placid 140.6 in 2024
"Find someone to go FAR with you"
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– 140.6 on the radar for Ken
New wheels and loving it!
Listen in to Coach Ken's swim mechanics revelation
USE THE SWIM BUOY
Ken ran away from a BEAR, for real
Happy Valley 70.3 Recap
Offroad T1...less than ideal
Bike hills at mile 28 and 40
How bad were those hills?
Entire race plan changed in an instant
Slogged the run
Very proud finish, a different kind of PR
There is no such thing as an easy IRONMAN
Ken has a big head, literally it's XXL
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Read the Athlete Guide!
Bike cutoff is 6 hours, not 5.5 hours
I do NOT know the water temperature!
The course is fast up to the first climb around mile 28
First big climb is short, but steep
The big climb is almost 3 miles long, 900 feet of elevation, and nearly 20 minutes of effort
Calibrate your effort throughout this course and PREPARE for the big climbs!
University Drive is a sneaky little hill! Don't underestimate it
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– PSU Happy Valley 70.3 recon episode will be out VERY SOON!!
Happy 30th birthday Ken!
Mitch has to slum it with the regulars at his local gym
Don't play the comparison game, know your source!
HELP people when you can
Ken discusses his Ironman training
Should we have guest speakers come on the show?
Mitch discusses long duration hunt programming
How can we simulate race experiences in training?
Riding hills...running hills...open water swimming, etc.
We aint swimming with sharks
Minor injury setbacks but we're still ripping
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– Life Update...Hayden = Dad x 3!! (and all girls...oh boy)
Ken is joining Team Victory Multisport! This time as an ATHLETE, attacking full distance Ironman California in October
Day 1 for Ken was brutal after 10 months of minimal running/cardio
Some common issues when starting to train for full-distance Ironman
70.3 and 140.6 are NOT the same when it comes to training!!
You MUST get acclimated with increased training volume
Swimming is hard ... haha!
Shoutout to Brian Leek for nabbing a world's slot!!
Huge weekend recap for Victory Multisport Athletes!! Congrats to all athletes who raced!
THIS MIGHT BE THE MOST IMPORTANT DISCIPLINE IN TRIATHLON
Control what you can control. That's it.
140.6'ers are CRAZY people
VMS team camp coming up!
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4x4x48 Challenge RECAP!
Mitch Rockin' HP Gear, check out the store!
Stick to the Program
Take your time in recovery
If you do anything long enough, you learn how to BATTLE through struggle
Always be disciplined and seek advice
HUGE Athlete shoutout to Andrew in the water! Longtime listener and incredible work ethic!
4x4x48 ... 90% MENTAL?!
What I learned
Things I experienced
New definition of COMFORT
If the plane goes down, put YOUR oxygen mask on first
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What is the 4x4x48 Challenge?
4 miles every 4 hours over 48 hours
Sleep deprivation
What's the point?
What are MY limits? The brain and body operate on different scales
Find limits, then find new ones
This translates to LIFE!
Noone runs at 2am unless they're being chased
Do something hard, you don't want to have too many "what ifs" later in life
How I got into Ironman three years ago
We all have the same amount of time, don't waste your time!
Nutrition plan
It's okay to be a little crazy
Homemade Pizza >>>
Let's get it!! 48 miles here we go...
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– Meet Coach Ashley from Case Specific Nutrition
– Athletic Background
Dealing with Injuries
Unique introduction to Sport Nutrition
– Own Personal Race Goals! Big ones
– Building a Nutrition Plan TOGETHER
– Expertise with diseased populations, Ironman athletes, and everyone inbetween
– 1-on-1 Consults
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Kenny is feeling GOOD (still)
Should athletes worry about their body weight???
Importance of PERFORMANCE vs WEIGHT
It's okay to gain weight during different sport seasons
Leave vs Fat Mass
HUGE congrats to Sky for FTP improvement!
Having Blind Faith
Kenny shares nutrition/performance client success stories
Athletes are built in the off-season
Cold-Water Immersion ... Bro-Science or Real Science?!
Sauna and Cold Plunge Benefits
Nutrition Short Clips are coming
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NEW WEBSITE!! http://hillpursuit.com/
Meet Coach Ken from Progressive Strength Project
Athletic Background
School of "wikipedia" and wrestling
"We can get away with a lot when we're young"
The importance of education and setting the right example
Personal injuries led to a passion to "show clients what I wish I knew"
Discover Ken's areas of expertise and services he provides
Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced 1-on-1 Nutrition Coaching packages
Race Prep Strategies and Packages
Current fitness goal: Zercher clean 295lb
"Can you afford to feel tired?"
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Dive right in...How'd it go for Ken's World Record Attempt??
3 days leading into the event
Carb Load
How to get in the right head space for a 24-hour attempt
Important milestones Ken hit along the way
Feeling good at 5,000
Nervous System issues
Did he do it?? Will he do it AGAIN??
Ken successfully raised over $3,000 for Hope for the Warriors
"People need to experience this type of pain. Get in a dark place and LEARN about yourself. Go do something hard."
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You do NOT want to miss this episode!
Ken Rogers from Progressive Strength Project joins the show to discuss his upcoming THIRD attempt at the Guinness Book of World Records number of pullups of 24 hours
About Ken's previous attempts, what's different this time around?
Ken's business is expanding. Good things happening with HillPursuit, good things happening with VictoryMultisport
7 months of consistent training has gone into this third attempt, what's it look like?
Current record holder Brandon Tucker's strategy vs Ken's upcoming strategy
What does cross-training look like when you're attempting to do pullups for 24 consecutive hours?
Food/fuel is CRUCIAL when attempting something like this. Listen to Ken's fueling protocol.
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This will be Ken's FINAL attempt, you heard it here first! Life is getting busy and training for HOURS every day is no longer practical.
Will Ken set the record on Saturday?? Abso-frickin-lutely.
Tune in on Saturday December 10, 10am EST when Ken begins his 24 hours of pullups
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Been a LONG time!
Life Updates
Victory Multisport and Hill Pursuit Athlete Shoutouts!
5/3/1 Consistency
Adapt your training around your LIFE...and be OKAY with it
USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach
3:59:59 was the goal...made it HAPPEN in 3:52:33!!
Marathon Prep is Ready to Go. Let us help YOU!
140.6 is happening again...
New Website is HOURS from launching!
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WE ARE
Changes this hunting season
Victory Multisport!!
USA Triathlon!!
Mighty Moraine Man
Akron Marathon taper, race strategy
3:59:59 is the goal!
A strong mental game reduces stress
How far can adrenaline carry you in a marathon?
Papa Moyer puttin' in work!
New Website Coming Soon!
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Brief personal update
MMA future for Mitch???
Race Recap
2:30AM wakeup call
No wetsuit!!
Very challenging swim against the current
Big improvement in T1
Humbled on the bike
Aid Station Mistake!
Experience led to a solid performance on the run
Anything can happen on any day at any course
Proud!
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Weighing in...is it important?
Excess and Depletion are always bad
Carb Load Commence!
Ohio 70.3 in a few short days
Swim Start = Jumping off a Ferry???
Fast Transitions are Vital
Who cares about the weather??
Control the controllables
Heat/Humidity will FORCE Athletes to monitor nutrition throughout the day
Be ready to make adjustments in real time
Check your Ego at the Door!
Race safe and happy!
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Early morning this morning! At least it feels like it...
The Ultimate Fighter
Mitch's back feeling good, slow and steady
swim/bike/run STRONG
Athlete Guide is available FINALLY!!
Taper is coming, what's it look like?
Mental taper is equally important, things to consider
Rodeo!
Athletes come in many shapes and sizes
All athletes have some amount of toughness or grit in them
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What's it take to get back in the groove after time off?
Training sport specific musculature
Resistance training has a MASSIVE crossover effect in other sports, especially endurance sports
Energy systems are always interacting!
Uphill running strategies
Heat and humidity have the potential to completely change the game
Too early Ohio 70.3 predictions
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Eagleman Race Recap
Weather and Food Issues day before...LESSON LEARNED!
Swim of my LIFE!
Rainy but fast bike
Raced the run and felt pleased
45 minute PR
Goals for Ohio 70.3
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5/3/1...still crushing it
Liver King: what do you think?
sleds are great for all athletes
carbohydrate loading
Eagleman is FLAT, is that good or bad?
water temperature is high, but who cares
lifting weights is fun
the game plan is to have a game plan, but be able to comfortably adapt the game plan
ENDURE
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Painting!
Olympic Triathlon Race Recap
Positives, Negatives, and Learning Experiences
Training Partners are Important!
70.3 Expectations vs. Reality
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Things are heating up!!
Thermoregulation
Immune Function
Ironman World Championship
Front Squat Testing
Races Looming!
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Our first YouTube Episode!
How coaches use tricks to avoid boredom, staleness, burnout
If it aint broke...
Race in THREE WEEKS! Yikes!
How does resistance training work for different populations of athletes
Sleep is extremely important
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We are now on APPLE PODCASTS!
Check out our NEW LOGO!
Some new things are happening, be sure to continue to follow along
Bodyweight work with 20lb weighted vest = killer
Don't do NOTHING. If you can move, move!
Keto is working out quite well, unexpectedly
What are we reading?
NSCA Clinic was a success
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We are BACK!
Check out our new LOGO! Some big and small changes are coming soon, please continue to follow along!
Walks with the dog are better with a 40lb weight vest
Mitch gets a massage
Is the Ketogenic Diet right for you?
10 weeks away from Eagleman 70.3
I "spotted" a 625lb back squat today
If it aint bendin' you're pretendin'
RIP Louis Simmons
NSCA PA State Clinic in ONE week!
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What do we EAT?
Food is fuel
Caloric density is vitally important
Eat to PERFORM
Is High Carb right for you?
Supplements are just that...SUPPLEMENTS to your food intake
Invest in the process to educate yourself about food
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Wrestlers are a DIFFERENT kind of athlete
How should you train when stress is weighing you down?
Training alone?
Training with someone who can match your intensity is invaluable
Individual vs Team sports
Your results are your own results; Blame cannot be placed on anyone or anything else
Self-accountability is HUGE in individual sport and team sport settings
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Forever 5/3/1 with training MAXES coming up
Eating FREQUENCY. What's right for you?
Dealing with COVID
Do what you CAN. Exercise ALWAYS makes you feel better
Busted labrum? Train lower body. ACL tear? Train upper body. COVID? Drop the intensity and KEEP MOVING (if you can)!
Never put yourself in a bigger hole than you're already in, always be smart
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The gym goes from 0-100 at the New Year...
DON'T go from 0-100 with your lifestyle change!
Take SMALL steps
Evaluate yourself and make goals regularly, not ONLY at the New Year
Build small habits daily
Never compare your journey to others
Get rid of the "tomorrow is Day 1" mentality...make TODAY Day 1
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MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
5/3/1 Programming is fun and effective
Time off is necessary
Do something FUN over the holidays
Orange Theory Fitness
Finding BALANCE is important always, even moreso over the holiday season
What to do in AMISH country...
Be creative and fun! Get someone else involved!
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Great conditioning base and what it means
365 x 3...big weight!
140.6 vs 70.3 training volume
800m repeats mean nothing for long slow distance training
Training = SACRIFICE
Can't be the KING at everything
Keep your mind sharp
Who wants to roll out of bed and do a 70.3?? Believe it or not, some can
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Fun BOYS weekend in DE!
Searching for ways to interact more with our listeners
Great sessions in the DUNGEON over the weekend
It's always fun to train TOGETHER
NSCA State Clinic success!
Making athletes accountable
Empowering young athletes to empower others
Leadership applies to everyone, not only coaches
Some people are just FREAKS!
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We hope you had a GREAT Thanksgiving!
It's RIFLE season!
Your workouts might take a back seat over the holidays, that's okay
Hill Pursuit IN PERSON this weekend at the NSCA state clinic in DE
Dark to dark in a tree stand...it was NOT a squirrel
There's your buck!
Will we be eating some organs this weekend??
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ALL the burpees for Mitch
Hunting season is upon us
What is Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training?
Can everyone use BFR?
Body builders, older adults
It's not for EVERYONE!
We don't know much, we are NOT the experts!
Be smart and as always, find what works for YOU
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The holidays are looming. Do your best to prepare!
Upcoming ACSM and NSCA conferences/clinics
SCIENCE!
We are approaching the 1-year anniversary of our first podcast episode! Stay tuned for a special incentive in celebration of that milestone...KEEP LISTENING so you can hear about that incentive!
Sometimes we need a physical AND mental break
The purpose drives you to continue showing up
It's okay to miss sessions, but don't let it happen over and over within a short window of time
Give 100% to recovery in the same way you give 100% to your training
Session by session, attention to detail is crucial
Stay hungry for that NEXT BITE!
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Don't call it comeback!
Please reach out and give us a listener topic!
Shoutout to Mountain Tactical Institute! Great programming!
It's hard to coach yourself
Holidays are tough...KEEP TRAINING
Does resistance training impact endurance sport??
YES, DO IT
Blood lactate, what is it
Do you NEED to backsquat?
The weightroom is NOT your sport, be intelligent
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We aren't gone, we just took a little break. Good to be back!
Congrats to Uncle Mitch, glad everyone is healthy!
Sometimes we NEED a mental break
Hayden and Mitch are both post-event...now what?
Lots of hunting going on right now
Recovery is underestimated, listen to your body
Are you a little crazy? Is it okay to be crazy?
Become obsessed, but in a healthy way of course
Be who you are
Keep your circle close
Find your passion, MAKE time for it, and pursue it with reckless abandon
We will be together in 6 weeks! Can't wait!
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BIG off-season coming up; nearly 6 full months of BUILDING!
Thank God there are no more jellyfish...
Focusing on technique
Different perspectives, still working hard
Doing what is practical based on life availability
3RM's are added into this program, happening soon
4-6 weeks prior to changing things up, be patient
Small changes over time, less is more
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Ironman Maryland Race Review
Mitch just finished his last big block! Exciting
The swim...LOTS of Jellyfish
You read that right...JELLYFISH
Great swim, smooth transition, warm bike
Bike went very well, gamplan maintained
Smooth transition, jogging first hour of the run
What happened to the gameplan???
Oh no!
Damage Control
IRONMAN!
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1 full year of Hill Pursuit! Thank you for being a part of our community!
Mitch is SMOKING workouts in the hills of South Carolina
10k at 9:15/mile pace...at 10pm...in the dark...in BOOTS!
IRONMAN MARYLAND PREVIEW
90 minutes in the water
Ignore all JELLIES!
Hopefully become and IRONMAN
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We've had over 900 streams of the HillPursuit podcast! Closing in on 1,000. Thank you to our community!
Hayden is dealing with the flu
Let's talk FASTING
On purpose VS by accident
Make sure you understand HOW to do it properly, and WHY you're doing it
Physical VS Mental fortitude
Sidebar...Hayden is really dialing in IRONMAN nutrition, calories are NECESSARY!
16/8 is very popular, but is it right for you and your training?
Caloric restriction can be detrimental, but everyone is different
Don't forget caffeine and alcohol are included in your fast! Can you still do it???
Know what you're doing before you go ALL IN
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We are BACK!
50lb ruck workouts are no joke...STRICTLY BUSINESS
Hold the line
Story of dealing with voices in your own head
Tightening up nutrition can go a long way
Highs and lows of training
Don't sacrifice sleep!
Listener question and response, thank you!
Does time of day matter? You tell us...
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Listener question: "How do you prepare for an event that's coming up soon?"
A broad question, but a great one! Check out some of the scenarios we laid out
When you are close to burnout, but know it's good for you, you still do it
There is a difference between mental and physiological burnout, get your mind right and recognize physiological signs of burnout
After only 6 weeks of re-integrating running into his program, Mitch is SMOKING his runs!
Which discipline of triathlon is least important to train, depending on your background
Do you have a topic for our next episode?? Let us know!
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Running is getting a LOT better for Mitch!
Hayden dealing with injury, staying smart
Can't be a mastere at EVERYTHING
Be humble, swallow ego, work towards GOALS
Be specific in training, know that performance will drop in one area when focusing on another...that's OKAY
Emphasize what you CAN
Avoid staleness and plateau
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Check out yesterday's blog (7/21/21)...we ALL have these days!
There are NO good "quick fixes", yet we see them everywhere; health, fitness, nutrition, self-care, etc.
You NEED oversight from a qualified professional with experience and knowledge
Accountability is crucial!
Master the basics before doing the following; taking supplements, starting a new diet, lifting heavy weight, etc.
Something is better than nothing, some is good, more is better!
Muscle balance, injury prevention, progressive overload - benefits of a coach!
Build, don't break
Use resources to LEARN
THERE'S NO EASY WAY OUT!!!
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What is an Olympic lift?
Speed!
Clean and variations; Snatch and variations
Olympic lifts require SKILL, and skill needs to be practiced
Various ways to incorporate Olympic lifts into training
Do NOT focus on training VOLUME with Olympic lifts
Does every athlete need to Snatch?
We are in the weight room to improve sport/athletic performance and reduce injury risk
Alternatives to barbell work include the following; kb's db's box jumps and variations, single leg landings/takeoffs, hurdles, broad jumps, squat jumps, plyometric pushups, use of a dowel rod, sandbag/medball throws, etc
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Brief training updates; Mitch's elbow feeling good, Hayden enjoying the heat
Continuing the Hypertrophy Discussion
Upper Body: Horizontal vs Vertical Pressing Movements
There are areas of concern with both lifts; which is more dangerous?
Having a coach's eye is ALWAYS vital
Are hip flexors active in a BENCH PRESS???
How to progress up to these movements
Unilateral vs bilateral movements, highlighting inefficiencies
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The weather is DEFINITELY turning, and we love it
Mitch's elbow is recovering, thankfully!
1rm vs 3rm and when each is relevant
DL and hypertrophy
Take time to get in tune with your body; assess your own form/technique in real time
ALWAYS emphasize form/technique
Get experience prior to overloading compound lifts
Back squat and hypertrophy
Show the lettering on your shirt to the people in front of you!
Other implements to use before loading a barbell: kettlebells, dumbbells, weight vest, hex bar
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Brief race recap from Hayden's recent Half-Ironman...It went well!! For the full race recap, go back to the June 14 Blog post!
Moments of weakness make you stronger
LOTS of people need to experience these moments in order to grow as an athlete and person
Small set-back for Mitch from BJJ
Lots of massage, swimming, and running!
Mitch hits 480lb DEADLIFT!!
Work through soreness/injury/pain...KNOW THE DIFFERENCE!
"Show me someone with a strong back, and I'll show you a strong person."
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Bodyweight work, BJJ, aka "ninja work"
24 hours in every single day
Training for 1 hour/day is the easy part, but how will you spend the other 23 hours???
We can have a PLAN, but we must be ready to adapt to LIFE STRESS
Nutrition, rest, recovery, taper, gear check
Race plan is in place, time to execute
Tomorrow is NEVER "Day 1"
If you fall of the bandwagon, give yourself some slack and get back at it
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Thanks for listening to Episode 27, "Built for this." Ken will be back on in the near future to discuss his World Record attempt!
Big race in one week for Hayden, more to come later
Although Mitch's hunt is postponed one year, he is maintaining his training to stay read ***something many athletes were FORCED to do last year due to COVID
How many disciplines are in the sport of triathlon? 3? Swim/Bike/Run? 4? Nutrition? Wait...wait...5?!?! Mental Toughness??
Multiple approaches to breaking the mental barrier 1) How will you feel if you DON'T do it 2) How will you feel AFTER doing it
Sometimes it's smart to NOT train
Someone else is always out there getting better. Are you?
Very individualized. We must make mistakes, both mental and physical, to learn what works and what doesn't.
In order to learn from the line, we need to PUSH the line, and build confidence for the future
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Meet our guest, Ken Rogers; attempting to set the World Record for number of pullups in one day
The current record is 7,715 pullups
Ken has tried and failed many times, most recently 1 year ago, almost to the day
Mental toughness gathered from his CHOICE to participate in individually grueling sports at a very young age
A fine line exists between being FORCED and CHOOSING to do something
Fun fact: Ken ran a 3:32 marathon on 4 days notice, and can also rep a 500lb deadlift 11 times. He may be a CYBORG.
How does one program to perform this many pullups??
Be sure to follow along beginning at 8am EST Friday
There will be a live Instagram feed @kennyrogers93
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Mitch is crushing testing week! Will be testing 5k run w/50lb ruck TONIGHT! Good luck Coach Mitch!
Race Recap; Mighty Moraine Main Olympic Triathlon
Swim 1500m, Bike 25miles, Run 6.2miles (distances CLOSE)
Swim went WAYYY better than expected, and that lit a FIRE for the rest of the race!
Bike average over 18mph and felt incredible throughout
Run was just OKAY, good not great, but still satisfied!
Learning moments = 1) I am a better swimmer than I give myself credit for; 2) I need to pull the bike back a bit so I can murder the run
ON TUESDAY WE HAVE A SPECIAL GUEST!!!
Ken Rogers is attempting to set the Guinness Book of World Record for pullups in 24 hours! He is coming on the show for Tuesday's podcast! Make sure you check it out!
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WORLD RECORD PULLUPS IN 24 HOURS!! See below for more info
Big weekend of training ahead
Testing week next week for Mitch
Olympic Distance Triathlon next weekend for Hayden
Cold water means extra preparation
We have a special guest joining us after his attempt at breaking the Guinness Book of World Record's number of pullups in 24 hours!! Stay tuned
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Jui Jitsu: A great form of anaerobic crosstraining!
FTP test coming up TODAY
Tightening up these first 4 weeks
Specifics within the 4 weeks outlined
Testing for Mitch in about 1 week
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What are REALISTIC expectations, and how do you create them?
A year of "Firsts" quickly approaching
Put the work in DAILY, the results will be what they will be
Our performances are a direct result of our training, nothing else
Your "goal" is imaginary, unless you put the work in EVERY DAY!
Expect to be thrown off course on "race day"
You put the work in, so let your FITNESS take control
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Part THREE!
Mitch still in "Maintenance" and loving it
Hayden's new bike is on another level ENTIRELY
Programming the first four weeks of this elk hunt
Strength, Conditioning, Mobility, and Endurance: How does it all FIT?
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It's been about a week! Thanks for checking back in with us
Brief training/life update
Currently in 5-week base maintenance phase
Following testing battery, we will focus on Mobility, Strength, and Conditioning
The mid-test will only be a few days, not a full week (following about 4 weeks UP)
Need to focus on hips and low back
Current strength programming is SOLID, don't fix it if it aint broke
We need to add in significant and relevant conditioning along with aerobic base
Swimming as cross-training
To be continued! Check out Part 3 later!
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New Routes
Award your Training, and COMPETE with yourself!
Pushing your own limits doesn't need to be a daily occurrence, but you should do it.
Change it up and work on your WEAKNESSES.
Races are happening! This is a GOOD sign!
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We hope you had a HAPPY EASTER!
Mid-September Elk Hunt, we will be working backwards for programming purposes
5-week base maintenance beginning April 8
May 13-20 initial testing period
May 20th start date for a big 16-week block
Mid-test potentially July 8-12
Post-test potentially Sept. 2-9
What will we be testing??? See below
TESTS CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING
sit-n-reach (low back/hamstring/posterior chain flexibility)
5k run w/50lb ruck (aerobic/anaerobic capacity)
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BACK-TO-BACK EPISODES!! This is NOT an April Fool's Joke!!
Multi-Sport vs Single-Sport participation as a young athlete
Ways we can avoid experiencing BURNOUT
Learning to work with teammates and coaches
Learn MOVEMENTS, Don't focus on OVERLOADING resistance training
Unique opportunities for mental growth
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When you're on vacation, BE ON VACATION. Don't sweat it.
5-mile run with a runner, keeping it fun and changing it up
Is there a carryover from anaerobic work to aerobic work?
The Iron Cowboy is simply on another level
Training at different times of the day
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What are some big excuses we hear this time of year?
You absolutely DO have time, you just need to find it
Exercise will GIVE you energy, not take it away
We all have obstacles
Everyone experiences these thoughts, DISCIPLINE will get you through
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BIG NUMBERS from Mitch in the garage gym
Supplemental vs Accessory defined
The least you can do to get the most out of a session
Get STRONG, but be SMART with your programming
You don't NEED a TON of supplemental/accessory work
BALANCE
Even if you hate it, you might need to be doing it
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This might be a common statement, but is it a common feeling?
It's a constant war
Set a new bar; create a new standard
Put yourself in these scenarios to LEARN and GROW
Wrestling memories
Hunting in a relaxed state
Compete with YOURSELF!
Make small decisions DAILY to become stronger
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Another WONDERFUL Zoom background for Coach Mitch
Should you train when you're sore
What it means to train hard vs. train smart
Training right here and right now is really part of the larger picture
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What is the difference between Training, Exercise, and Physical Activity?
Don't waste time in the "middle"
The calendar can become your enemy, if you let it
How to stay motivated
In-Season and Off-Season Description
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How do you take your coffee?
Best and worst sporting experience
When did you get serious about training?
Are you an ATHLETE?
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Happy Valentine's Day from Hill Pursuit!
Mitch's Deload Week
How to deal with Multi-Sport Athletes
Can Athletes get Stronger In-Season?
A new Smart Trainer is in the Works
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Professional Bike Fit for the 2021 Season
HUGE changes; life, job, house, church
What is STRESS?
Prioritizing your time
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Shooting under Pressure
Mark Rippetoe!
What is your Function?
Triathlon Blocks
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Acute Weight Loss Within a Session
Plan your Food
The Importance of Workout Clothing
Acclimate!
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Recovery: Active VS Passive
When is too much too much?
How Coaches can Recognize the Signs
Should we take Days Off?
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Training and Traveling
Get Outside, Don't Stress
Family is Key
Get Sleep
Become a Yogi, or at least work on your mobility
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User comments, keep 'em coming
Gyms closed, now what?
Movements to use from home
Establish consistency with your schedule
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Looking forward to 2021 training year
Big events we are training for
September is gonna be HUGE
Do coaches need coaches?
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Welcome to the HillPursuit Podcast!
Coaches Introduction
Training Background
Hopes for the Future
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