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058: Mindsets for Optimal Performance with Stanford Researcher, Omid Fotuhi [Podcast]

by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Jun 13, 2015 | Ironman, Mindset, Podcast, Running, Triathlon, ultrarunning

[powerpress] Today I am really psyched to welcome onto the podcast, Dr. Omid Fotuhi, triathlete and project manager for the Stanford University Interventions Lab. I truly believe the topics we discuss on the podcast today will have a profound impact on anyone...

057: All Things Trail Running with Ethan Veneklasen and Deborah Livingston [Podcast]

by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Jun 2, 2015 | Podcast, Running, ultrarunning

[powerpress] Today I am excited to welcome Ethan Veneklasen and Debbie Livingston to the podcast. Without a doubt, this was one of my favorite podcasts to date! I had the opportunity to connect with Ethan after this year’s Miwok 100k. All three of us were there to...

Don’t Forsake Long Term Improvement for Short Term Gain

by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | May 15, 2015 | and Life Balance, Ask Coach Al, Musings from Coach Al, Musings on Training

Happy Friday! One of the benefits of having been a coach for so many years, is recognizing certain trends that are typical for developing triathletes, whether they are the first-timer, or the seasoned weekend warrior, or even the experienced age grouper trying to get...

From Olivia: Stop. Rebuild. Reclaim.

by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Apr 28, 2015 | and Life Balance

It has been quite a long while since I’ve posted here. A few months of significant overscheduling of work, the holidays, more overscheduling, on-going rehab from surgery a year ago, work related research, and hours of business development work. It completely took me...

Are You Doing The Right Race Specific Training?

by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Apr 24, 2015 | Musings from Coach Al

Now that spring has arrived here in the northeast (snow flurries yesterday not withstanding!), it is time for you to start looking closely at the specific demands of your upcoming races. A smart training progression does build from more general fitness elements, to...

056: Visiting with Podiatrist Rebecca Rushton [Podcast]

by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Apr 22, 2015 | Injury, Podcast, Running, Running Injury, ultrarunning

[powerpress] Today I am pleased to welcome podiatrist Rebecca Rushton of Esperance Podiatry in Esperance, Australia, to the podcast. Without a doubt, Rebecca is one of the world’s foremost experts on blisters! Now if you’ve never struggled with a blister, then the...

Do Your Calves Ever Cramp When Swimming? Here’s Why!

by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Apr 10, 2015 | Ask Coach Al, Swimming, Triathlon

There’s nothing like a painful calf cramp to ruin an otherwise enjoyable swim, ya know? 🙁 They seem to happen at the worst times and very often, they’ll happen in our most important races. Frustrating! So what’s going on? Why do so many triathletes struggle with this...

Guest Blog from Triathlete Paul Scholz

by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Mar 24, 2015 | Recovery, Testimonials

Team Pursuit Athletic Performance â€“ the virtual key to unlocking anybody and everybody’s potential. I really don’t want you to read any further â€¦ because I am going to tell you the secrets. This information will make the competition more intense and allow more...

055: Visiting with Troy Anderson of Anderson Training Systems [Podcast]

by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Mar 10, 2015 | Authentic Movement, Core Stability and Strength, Functional Strength Training, Kettlebells, Nutrition, Podcast

[powerpress] Today I am pleased to welcome Troy M. Anderson of Anderson Training Systems as a guest on our podcast. Troy is an RKC Kettlebell Instructor, a DVRT Master Instructor, and most importantly perhaps, is a self described “farm kid driven to spread the good...

054: Presenting The Trail Running Film Festival [Podcast]

by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Feb 22, 2015 | Podcast

[powerpress] In today’s Episode 54, we are psyched to welcome race director and trail running junkie, James Varner of Rainshadow Running and The Trail Running Film Festival. Also joining us is our own ultra runner extraordinaire and coach, Debbie Livingston. The Trail...