Best Full Circle Endurance Podcasts (2025)

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Can Endurance Athletes Truly Learn from Other Athletes & Coaches? 11:58

7d ago11:58

11:58

This Coach Tip Tuesday is the 416th one that Coach Laura has written; today we’re celebrating the EIGHTH anniversary of Coach Tip Tuesday! Coach Laura was inspired to keep sharing something she wrote every Tuesday by her friend and mentor Coach Brendan Jackson. So, in what has become an annual tradition since that first Coach Tip Tuesday eight year…

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How to Find the Right Cycling Shoes 45:14

14d ago45:14

45:14

How do you find the right cycling shoes? Finding the best cycling shoes for you can be a long and tricky process. It can be so long and so tricky, in fact, that some cyclists don’t realize that there might be a better option for them out there. Once you understand some fundamentals about feet and what we should expect from a cycling shoe, finding t…

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What Golf & the Masters Tournament Can Teach Endurance Athletes 20:17

21d ago20:17

20:17

At first glance, golf and endurance sports might seem like apples and tomatoes. However, they are more similar than you might imagine, and there are valuable lessons endurance athletes can glean from the sport of golf and the athletes who play it. Read this Article: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/what-golf-the-masters-tournament-can-teach…

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Strategies for Getting Faster in Open Water Swimming 30:16

28d ago30:16

30:16

A lot of multisport athletes who train for events that involve open water swimming leave a lot on the table in terms of speed and execution potential, and a lot of this stems from the fact that they are not training specifically enough for open water swimming in their swim workouts. Learning how to appropriately leverage your swimming workouts can …

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When Can You Add More Training? 14:07

1M ago14:07

14:07

“When can I do more?” This is one of the most common questions we hear from athletes because most athletes are excited about and/or anxious about needing to do more in their training. However, the decision about whether or not to add more to an athlete’s training is something that should be treated with reverence, and there are many different facto…

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How to Avoid Getting Hit by a Car While Cycling 26:13

1M ago26:13

26:13

Outdoor riding season has come again. As the season changes from Winter to Spring, more cyclists and multisport athletes will be taking to the roads to get their training rides in. And with that, the risk of being hit by a car increases. While the only foolproof way to eliminate the risk of being hit by a car while cycling is to never ride outside …

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How to Train for a 5K 21:17

2M ago21:17

21:17

A 5K is often the first distance that new runners train for. It’s a wonderful distance to run and there are many, many 5K race options to choose from! Once you’ve set a goal to run a 5K, it can feel tricky or even overwhelming to figure out the best way to prepare for it, especially if you’ve never trained for an event like this before. There’s goo…

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How Fast Can You Get Faster? The Truth About Speed Gains 21:06

2M ago21:06

21:06

It’s the question at the forefront of almost all athletes’ minds: “When will I be faster?” The truthful answer is nuanced and somewhat complicated. Therefore, it’s probably not the answer that most athletes want to hear. That being said, understanding what sets the stage for speed gains and what it takes to achieve them is an important part of actu…

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How to Make Time for Training & Goals 15:12

2M ago15:12

15:12

Endurance sports goals don’t achieve themselves. They require time, effort, and hard work. The average age-group athlete is a busy person who has a lot of demands competing for their time. However, the average age-group athlete is also usually driven to want to accomplish the goals that they set for themselves. How can athletes make the necessary t…

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Can You Stop Your Garmin at 4.98 Miles? 18:22

2M ago18:22

18:22

Can you stop your Garmin at 4.98 miles? If you’re like 98% of the athletes we’ve worked with over the years, you can’t. Or rather…you won’t. We’re going to dive into why you should consider stopping that Garmin whenever your workout is complete, even if - gasp of shock! - a random distance is showing on your devices. Read this Article: https://www.…

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You're More Thirsty in the Winter Than You Think 20:09

3M ago20:09

20:09

Think you don’t need to bring hydration with you on Winter workouts? Think again. You need hydration in the Winter just as much as you do in the Summer. But a whole plethora of unfortunate biological circumstances makes you feel like you don’t. Don’t fall victim to this; you are actually thirsty in the Winter. Read this Article: https://www.fullcir…

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What is the Purpose of Indoor Workouts? 21:50

3M ago21:50

21:50

Some athletes dread indoor workouts. Others relish in them. Irrespective of the time of year or how one feels about them, what is the true purpose of indoor workouts? Read this Article: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/what-is-the-purpose-of-indoor-workouts Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/ Submit ques…

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Struggling with Finding Motivation to Do Workouts? Here’s What to Do. 9:27

3M ago9:27

9:27

While a lack of motivation can strike any time of year, it seems to hit endurance athletes hardest during the Winter months. If you are struggling to find the motivation to do workouts, don’t despair or beat yourself up about it. Instead, take an alternative approach to help you reignite your workout mojo and to find a way back to consistency. Read…

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Finding Hope During Injuries, Illnesses, & Setbacks 14:03

3M ago14:03

14:03

Are you currently injured, sick, or experiencing some other setback that is keeping you from training? The patience required to navigate times like these is very, very real. At times, it can feel like time has stood still and like the path forward is too long to face. Finding hope or something to look forward to may seem impossible. And yet…it is p…

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How to Return to Training After an Injury 29:34

4M ago29:34

29:34

Unfortunately, almost all endurance athletes will sustain an injury at some point in their endurance sports journey. When this happens, it’s important to take a pragmatic approach both to managing the injury itself and to one’s return to training. Doing so shortens the overall time that an athlete has to be away from doing what they love and helps …

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Why an Annual Training Plan Makes the Difference Between Making & Missing Goals 16:16

4M ago16:16

16:16

Athletes often consider the workouts that they do on a day-to-day basis, but they don’t necessarily consider how those workouts build up over time and how workouts completed today and this week impact other workouts six months or more in the future. An Annual Training Plan charts this long-term path toward an athlete’s goals, and a well-developed A…

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How to Find the Right Running Shoes 37:23

4M ago37:23

37:23

How do you find the right running shoes? It may seem simple at face value, but it’s actually a deceptive process and can be trickier than it initially appears. But there's good news! Once you understand some basic elements about your feet and about running shoes, you can absolutely find the right running shoes for you, no matter what type of runnin…

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Goal Setting Strategies that Actually Work 17:51

4M ago17:51

17:51

The end of a year or season often prompts athletes to reflect on their past season and to consider what goals they would like to set in the future. There is plenty of advice out there about how to set goals, but unfortunately, a lot of the common advice is also ineffective advice. What are some effective strategies that runners, cyclists, triathlet…

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Coach Laura's Top 9 Nonfiction Books of 2024 18:08

4M ago18:08

18:08

Coach Laura gives an overview of the nine best nonfiction books she read in 2024! Read this Article: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/coach-lauras-top-9-nonfiction-books-of-2024 Books Referenced During the Episode: Lily’s Promise: Holding On to Hope Through Auschwitz and Beyond by Lily Ebert and Dov Forman The Athlete's Gut: The Inside Scie…

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Top 10 Blog Articles of 2024 7:24

4M ago7:24

7:24

Full Circle Endurance posted 88 new articles on our blog in 2024, and we have over 586 blog posts in our archives from almost a decade of writing. These are the blog posts that readers connected with the most in 2024! #1 - Don’t Pull Up on Your Bicycle Pedals #2 -The Law of Diminishing Returns #3 - Why You Shouldn't Wear a Wetsuit in Triathlons and…

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Coach Laura's Top 10 Fiction Books of 2024 16:59

4M ago16:59

16:59

Coach Laura gives an overview of the 10 best fiction books she read in 2024! Read this Article: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/coach-lauras-top-10-fiction-books-of-2024 Books Referenced During the Episode: Arc of a Scythe Series (Trilogy + Stories) Scythe by Neal Shusterman Thunderhead by Neal Shusterman The Toll by Neal Shusterman Gleani…

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Top 5 Podcast Episodes of 2024 5:55

4M ago5:55

5:55

The Full Circle Podcast officially launched for the first time in January 2024. Over the course of the year, 69 episodes were published. Some of them really resonated with listeners! We decided to share the Top 5 Episodes of the year. Read this Article: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/top-5-podcast-episodes-of-2024 Learn more about Full Ci…

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The Best Gear Tips Learned from 15+ Years of Being a Runner, Cyclist, & Triathlete 14:51

4M ago14:51

14:51

After 15+ years of being a runner, cyclist, and triathlete as well as having coached hundreds of individual endurance athletes to goals of all shapes and sizes, Coach Laura has tested out many gear items and seen many athletes do the same. As a result of that experience, she has many gear tips to share to help you avoid frustration and to set you u…

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Treadmill Running: Is the Treadmill Really the Dreadmill? 14:40

5M ago14:40

14:40

Treadmills have become a popular tool for athletes and exercise enthusiasts alike. While they certainly do confer some benefits, they also have some significant drawbacks. It’s important for endurance athletes choosing to leverage the treadmill to consider all aspects of this device so they can be aware of its impact - both positive and negative - …

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How to Dress for Winter & Cold Weather Workouts 22:04

5M ago22:04

22:04

Cooler temperatures usher in a new season of apparel for endurance athletes. When the temperatures drop, what to wear for a workout becomes a big question that athletes wrestle with. However, deciding what garments to wear during Winter and cold weather workouts doesn’t need to be an all-day internal debate. Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www…

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Why Winter & Off-Season Training is Vital for Endurance Athletes 14:02

5M ago14:02

14:02

The Off-Season is often mistakenly thought of as unimportant. Nothing could be further from the truth. Training in the Off-Season and Winter season is a vitally important component of overall training for endurance athletes and is what sets the stage for what athletes traditionally consider “real” training later on as their goals loom nearer. Coach…

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What to Modify in Training When Things Change or Don’t Unfold as Expected 17:10

5M ago17:10

17:10

The only certainty in endurance sports - as in life - is uncertainty. A paradox, to be sure. But the truth, nevertheless. Try as we might, we cannot accurately foresee all that will happen in our lives. (And this - the holiday season - is a time of year when this happens a lot.) This means that there will be times when things that were pre-planned …

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Why Multitasking is a Myth…Especially When it Comes to Workouts 14:34

6M ago14:34

14:34

In a world where people are increasingly busy and seeking to get as much done as possible, the idea of multitasking is incredibly, incredibly alluring. The hard truth is that multitasking is a myth, and that’s especially true for endurance athletes while they are completing workouts. If you want to reap the benefits and/or see performance gains ove…

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Why Endurance Athletes Should Strength Train Year-Round 23:52

6M ago23:52

23:52

Too many runners, triathletes, cyclists, and swimmers discount the importance of strength training in their endurance sports training. Strength training should not be just an off-season element. For athletes who want to reduce their probability and see consistent gains over time, strength training should be incorporated all year long. Read this Coa…

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What Does “Nothing New on Race Day” Actually Mean? 15:09

6M ago15:09

15:09

“Nothing new on race day!” is extremely common advice doled out to runners, triathletes, cyclists, and other endurance athletes. Unfortunately, too many athletes think this advice only pertains to physical gear items, such as shoes or clothing. “Nothing new on race day” means so much more than this. Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcirc…

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Confidence Comes From Surviving Doing The Scary Thing 10:56

6M ago10:56

10:56

Where does confidence come from? For humans and endurance athletes alike, it comes from surviving doing something scary. Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/confidence-comes-from-surviving-doing-the-scary-thing Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/ Submit questions to be answered …

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Is Exercise as Good as Medicine? 14:12

7M ago14:12

14:12

Is exercise as good as pharmacological medicine? Athletes and exercise enthusiasts alike have long touted the benefits of a movement practice. But does the research back up this anecdotal enthusiasm? Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/is-exercise-as-good-as-medicine Sources: Netz, Yael. (2017). “Is the Comparison …

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Why Switching Up Goals Can be a Positive Thing 10:02

7M ago10:02

10:02

Do you do a lot of the same races and set similar goals in endurance sports year after year? While there can be value - and comfort! - in doing the same events year after year, switching up the races you do and the goals you breathe new life into your endurance sports journey and set you up for different - and perhaps greater! - success. Read this …

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What to Ask Instead of “Can I Accomplish This Goal?” 10:03

7M ago10:03

10:03

Many, many athletes ask themselves “Can I accomplish this goal?” when they are considering a goal in endurance sports. Instead of this, I encourage athletes to ask themselves something else…something that may very well set the trajectory for their entire training process. Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/what-to…

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How Do Long Runs & Long Rides Work & Benefit Endurance Athletes? 17:17

7M ago17:17

17:17

Long runs and long rides are staples of many training plans for endurance athletes. But why are these types of workouts so integral to endurance training plans? Most athletes know that long workouts are important, but many do not understand exactly why they work and what adaptations they stimulate in the body. Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://w…

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How Masters Endurance Athletes Show Us How We Can All Thrive in Endurance Sports and in Life 18:58

7M ago18:58

18:58

The term “Masters Athlete” may be a nice way to say “older athlete”, but I know that I’ve personally learned that the term Masters Athlete refers to athletes we should all respect and look up to. We are all getting older, and we can’t change that. But Masters Athletes show us how we can thrive in endurance sports in all of the decades of our lives.…

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Being Hard on Yourself? Try This Instead. 8:49

8M ago8:49

8:49

You’ve heard the old cliché: We’re our own worst critics. We’re often much harder on ourselves than others in our lives are on us. This holds true for endurance athletes: It’s not uncommon for endurance athletes to beat themselves up about things such as how they did (or didn’t) do a workout, how their training is going, or what their race results …

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How Doing Something New Can Help You Achieve Your Endurance Sports Goals 10:57

8M ago10:57

10:57

Endurance athletes are too comfortable. On at least a monthly (if not weekly or daily) basis, they run the same routes, do the same races, and complete the same types of workouts. Intentionally and frequently introducing novel experiences into endurance sports training and racing can help athletes unlock their potential, enjoy their experiences mor…

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Why It’s Important to Look for Lessons Even When Race Day Goes Well 12:59

8M ago12:59

12:59

Sometimes, things do go the way we envision on race day. Unfortunately, most athletes neglect to look for lessons learned on these days. It’s important to know that disappointing race days aren’t the only ones that teach us something; ALL race days teach us something, even the best ones. Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcircleendurance.…

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Why Disappointment on Race Day Leads to Greater Success 13:06

8M ago13:06

13:06

When things don’t go the way you want on race day, it’s not a completely negative thing. The disappointment that is felt when this happens is very real, deep, and uncomfortable. But the lessons learned from when things go awry actually lead to greater success for endurance athletes over time. Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcircleendur…

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How Much Does it Cost to Train for an IRONMAN 70.3? 36:44

9M ago36:44

36:44

How much does it cost to train for an IRONMAN 70.3? It’s more than it appears and it is more than most people want to admit. While most endurance athletes are aware that triathlon is not an inexpensive sport to get into, the true cost of training for an IRONMAN 70.3 is high enough that most people shy away from the reality of how much it costs. It’…

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How Much Does it Cost to Train for an IRONMAN? 36:30

9M ago36:30

36:30

How much does it cost to train for an IRONMAN? (It’s almost certainly more than you want to admit.) While most endurance athletes are aware that triathlon is not an inexpensive sport to get into, the true cost of training for an IRONMAN is high enough that most people shy away from the reality of how much it costs. It’s important for athletes to un…

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How Much Does it Cost to Train for a Half Marathon? 20:28

9M ago20:28

20:28

How much does it cost to train for a half marathon? When asked this question, it is unlikely that many - if any - could answer it accurately. Understanding what it costs to train for an event like a half marathon is important so athletes can plan well throughout all of their training and understand what they are committing to when they set a goal t…

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How Much Does it Cost to Train for a Marathon? 17:23

9M ago17:23

17:23

How much does it cost to train for a marathon? Many athletes probably can’t tell you this, whether because they don’t know or because they’re afraid to know. Training properly and well for a marathon does cost very real dollars. Understanding this is important so you can go into your marathon training experience with your eyes wide open and so you …

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Are You on Track to Reach Your Goals? The Value of a Mid-Season Athletic Performance Review 14:32

10M ago14:32

14:32

All too often, athletes don’t discover (or, perhaps more accurately) admit that they aren’t on track to reach the goals they’ve set until the inability to hit the goal is literally staring them in the face. A much more effective and enjoyable strategy is to conduct a Mid-Season Athletic Performance Review to assess ahead of time if you are on track…

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Why You Shouldn't Wear a Wetsuit in Triathlons and Open Water Swimming 17:23

10M ago17:23

17:23

A wetsuit is a great and valuable tool in open water swimming events and triathlons. However, there is too much emphasis on wetsuits being “necessary” for athletes to do multisport events. You don’t need to wear a wetsuit to do a triathlon. Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/coach-tip-tuesday-triathlon-wetsuits-wh…

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The Best Way to Avoid Injury 19:15

10M ago19:15

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Injuries are an athlete's worst nightmare. Fortunately, there is something all athletes can do to help significantly reduce their probability of injury. It’s surprisingly simple, though that doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s easy. Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/coach-tip-tuesday-the-best-way-to-avoid-injury L…

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A Longer Goal Isn't a Better Goal 12:47

10M ago12:47

12:47

A big fallacy in the world of endurance sports is that longer is better. But longer races are not inherently more impressive, meaningful, or significant. Don’t fall into the trap that you must always do something “bigger and better” when it comes to setting goals for yourself. Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/co…

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Why Race Execution Matters 15:50

11M ago15:50

15:50

If you’re like most athletes, after you’ve worked consistently and diligently in training, you expect that that hard work will come to fruition on race day in the form of good race results. This is a reasonable expectation, but perhaps surprisingly, consistency and working hard in training isn’t enough to have a successful race. You must also execu…

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The Best Thing for Beginner Endurance Athletes to Do 15:16

11M ago15:16

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It can feel overwhelming - to say the least - when beginner endurance athletes are trying to decipher what they should do in their training. What is the best thing for beginner endurance athletes to do? The answer is simple, but it’s not easy. Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/coach-tip-tuesday-the-best-thing-for…

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