All Things Endurance

In this episode of the “All Things Endurance Podcast,” host Rick Prince chats with Jack Mullaney, head coach and executive director of the HOKA Northern Arizona Elite running team. In this episode, Jack discusses what it means to communicate effectively with athletes. 
Specifically, Rick and Jack cover the following topics:         
1. Could you tell our listeners a bit more about yourself?
2. Your job is working with elite and professional runners. Are there any large differences between communicating with elite runners and the rest of us mere mortals?
3. Oftentimes, coaching puts an emphasis on programming and physiology while soft skills take a back seat. Where would you rank soft skills in relation to hard skills such as programming, testing and biomechanics?
4. When is the right time to receive and provide feedback after an athlete’s race didn’t go as expected or planned?
5. Coaching often requires having hard conversations with athletes. Do you have any tips for this?
6. How do you communicate with an athlete who disagrees with your programming or race selection?
7. If you find that an athlete is not following the programming that you prescribed, what is your approach and strategy to communicate with them?
8. Are there any situations or conditions where you would say that a coach should cease working with an athlete or vice versa?
9. Do you have any tips on how to best motivate athletes? 
10. At the symposium, one of the topics we discussed was how to meet athletes halfway to get what you want out of them as a coach, but also to meet their needs. Could you discuss this a bit more and perhaps share an example?
To learn more about HOKA Northern Arizona Elite, please visit www.nazelite.com
For $75 off a UESCA certification, use code ATE75

In this episode of the "All Things Endurance Podcast," host Rick Prince chats with UESCA Mentor Faith Raymond Strafach. Faith is an ultrarunner and longtime running coach who mentors new and seasoned coaches. In this episode, Faith discusses a multitude of factors that lead to the success—and failure—of a coaching business. 
Below are the specific areas that Rick and Faith chat about during this episode:        
1. Could you tell our listeners more about you and your background?
2. From what you’ve seen, what are the three most common mistakes that new coaches make when starting a coaching business?
3. What are the solutions for these mistakes?
4. Imposter syndrome is a big factor for many new coaches. How can they overcome it?
5. How does mentorship play a role in getting new coaches off to a great start?
6. What factors should a new coach consider when setting their rate(s)?
7. How important is having a coaching niche?
8. A lot of coaches offer a slew of services. Do you think this is a good idea, or is it better to have just a few services to keep it simple?
9. What are your thoughts on discounting your per-session or monthly rate based on volume?
To learn more about Faith, please check out her IG account: @confessionsofarunnergirl 
For $75 off a UESCA certification, use code ATE75

In this episode of the “All Things Endurance Podcast,” host Rick Prince chats with Brad Miles. Brad is the co-founder and CEO of Lever Movement, a bodyweight suspension system for treadmills that allows runners to unload a percentage of their bodyweight while running. 
Rick and Brad chat about how Lever came to be, the evolution of Lever’s demographic, use cases for Lever and the benefits of running unloaded. 
Below are the specific areas that Rick and Brad discuss during this episode: 
1. Tell us about your background and how you got the idea to invent Lever Movement.
2. You started by thinking of it from a rehab perspective, but you have now leaned into it as also a prehab use case. How did that evolution in thinking transpire?
3. When we first spoke, you mentioned that your initial focus was on triathletes. Has Lever Movement since been adopted by the running community?
4. In theory, would a product like Lever Movement replace traditional running recovery modalities such as pool jogging, elliptical trainers, etc?
5. Volume is the number one predictor of running injuries. For runners who are injury-prone and/or those who run at what would be considered high volume, how many days per week is it suggested to run using Lever Movement?
6. Have you found that rehab professionals can be liberal in their running prescriptions for injured athletes when using Lever versus those who don’t have access to reduced-weight-bearing training modalities?
7. Pain is a great motivator. Do you find many people purchase a Lever Movement product after bouts of repeated injuries or when they’re currently injured?
8. If someone wanted to learn more about Lever Movement or purchase a product, what is the best way to do so?
To learn more about Lever Movement, please visit: https://levermovement.com/
Lever Movement is a benefit provider to UESCA. 
For $75 off a UESCA certification, use code ATE75

In this episode of the “All Things Endurance Podcast,” host Rick Prince chats with renowned ultrarunning coach Jason Koop. Jason is the head ultrarunning coach at Carmichael Training Systems (CTS), as well as the author of “Training Essentials for Ultrarunning,” editions one and two. 
 Rick and Jason chat about various topics related to training and racing in the heat and how to best acclimate oneself. Below are the specific areas they discuss during this episode:      
1. Could you tell our listeners a bit more about yourself?

2. This year in particular, extreme heat has been a constant theme around the world. How impactful is this on an ultrarunner’s race prep and race day execution?

3. What are some of the most valuable methods of training for racing in the heat? 

4. How can an athlete integrate heat training into their training program without taking away from the quality of the training sessions? How do variables factor in, such as pacing, hydration, etc?

5. If someone lives in a hot environment, is it advised to always train in the heat, or should they also look to train during cooler times of the day and/or indoors via treadmill where they can control the temperature? 
6. What are some race day strategies that can mitigate the negative effects of heat? 
7. What are your thoughts on ice vests or other external cooling sources with respect to their effectiveness and practicality?

8. Is it ever advised to dump water over your head during training/racing, or does that lead to negative consequences?

9. What are some common mistakes that you see ultrarunners make with respect to heat acclimation training or racing? 
10. Some people fare better and are more comfortable in the heat than others. How does this influence training and race day performance? 
To learn more about Jason and Carmichael Training Systems (CTS), visit: www.jasonkoop.com and www.trainright.com
For $75 off a UESCA certification, use code ATE75

In this episode of the “All Things Endurance Podcast,” host Rick Prince chats with ultrarunner Christian Zepeda. Christian is running from Utah to Mexico in memory of his mom, who passed on due to cancer, and to support and inspire others to appreciate their health. 

Below are the specific areas that Rick and Christian chat about during this episode:        
1. Could you give a brief introduction of yourself? 
2. You’re running from Utah to Mexico, starting on August 11, to support breast cancer patients, but not specifically to raise money or awareness. Could you tell our listeners a bit more about why you’re doing this run? 
3. Why running? Did you consider other means to support breast cancer patients? 
4. What does your running training look like for this, and how many miles do you plan to run per day? 
5. In the event that someone would want to do a multi-state or multi-country run, what do the logistics look like? Is this self-supported, or will you have support throughout the trip? 
6. Currently, more than 300,000 people are diagnosed with breast cancer annually in the U.S. There is a good chance that most of us know someone who has breast cancer or has a history of it. What are some ways that people can support those who have breast cancer? 
To learn more about Christian and to follow his journey, please visit his IG account at: @christianzepeda2
For $75 off a UESCA certification, use code ATE75