Race Ready
by Nordic Team Solutions
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s2 e28: Why the Same Training Doesn't Work for Everyone
s2 e28: Why the Same Training Doesn't Work for Everyone
About this podcast
Race Ready is the go-to podcast for Nordic skiing and biathlon coaches, athletes, and endurance sport enthusiasts. Hosted by Olympian Andy Newell and U.S. Biathlon coach Brian Halligan, each episode dives into technique, training, race strategy, and athlete development. Hear from top coaches, pros, and sport scientists as we explore what it takes to perform at your best—on and off the snow.
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Episodes
The newest 20 of 74 episodes
- s2 e28: Why the Same Training Doesn't Work for Everyone · 1 h 9 min · Season 2 Episode 28Why can two athletes follow the exact same training plan and get completely different results? In this episode of the Race Ready Podcast, Andy Newell and Brian Halligan reflect…
- S2 E27: Will Koch on What It Really Takes to Become an Elite Athlete · 1 h 4 min · Season 2 Episode 27In this episode of the Race Ready Podcast, Andy Newell and Brian Halligan sit down with Will Koch, former U.S. Ski Team member, accomplished international cross-country skier…
- S2 E26: Dr. Stephen Seiler on VO₂ Max, Polarized Training & the Perfect Workout · 1 h 15 min · Season 2 Episode 26What does it actually take to become a faster endurance athlete? This week on Race Ready, Andy Newell and Brian Halligan sit down with one of the most influential minds in…
- S2 E25: The VO₂ Max Sweet Spot: Finding Your Perfect Intensity · 1 h 5 min · Season 2 Episode 25Are you getting the most out of your high-intensity intervals, or are you going too hard? In this episode of Race Ready, Andy Newell and Brian Halligan dive into the science and…
- S2 E24. Gus Schumacher on Training Smarter, Racing Faster & Olympic Silver · 1 h 5 min · Season 2 Episode 24Olympic silver medalist Gus Schumacher joins Race Ready to break down the training, racing, and lessons that have shaped his progression into one of the best cross-country skiers…
- S2E23. The USSS Development Watershed w/ Lizzie Larkins · 1 h 9 min · Season 2 Episode 23What does it actually take to develop the next generation of American cross-country skiers? U.S. Ski Team Development Coach Lizzie Larkins joins Andy to break down the current…
- S2 E22: Dani Aravich's Unconventional Path to Elite Endurance Sport · 1 h 16 min · Season 2 Episode 22Dani Aravich’s path to becoming a three-time Paralympian is anything but conventional. After walking away from Division I running, Dani built a career in professional sports…
- S2E21: How to Actually Get Faster on Skis · 57 min · Season 2 Episode 21As race season gets closer, speed training needs to evolve. But going harder isn’t always the answer. In this episode, Brian and Andy break down the difference between true…
- S2E20. Why Fall Training Is Where Athletes Get Into Trouble · 58 min · Season 2 Episode 20As summer training gives way to fall, the focus begins to shift from building volume to adding more race-specific intensity. Getting that transition right can be tricky. In this…
- S2 E19. From Skiing to Ultra Running w/ David Norris · 1 h 4 min · Season 2 Episode 19David Norris has spent more than two decades figuring out what it takes to go fast. A former World Championship skier, two-time American Birkebeiner champion, seven-time Mount…
- S2E18. What happens to your body at 8,000 ft (2,500m)? · 55 min · Season 2 Episode 18This week on Race Ready, Andy checks in from one of the most unique training environments in North America: the Haig Glacier in Alberta. With athletes hiking nearly an hour just…
- S2 E17. Consistency, Culture, and the Making of Great Athletes w/ Colin Rodgers · 58 min · Season 2 Episode 14In this episode of Race Ready, we sit down with SMS T2 head coach Colin Rodgers to talk about what it actually takes to develop great cross-country skiers. Colin shares lessons…
- S2E16. Are You Training… or Just Exercising? · 1 h 11 min · Season 2 Episode 16How should endurance athletes actually build a training block?How do you know when more training is helping versus simply adding fatigue? In this episode of Race Ready, Brian and…
- S2 E15. How Utah Earned Six NCAA Championships w: Fredrik Landstedt · 1 h 4 min · Season 2 Episode 15In this episode of the Race Ready Podcast, Andy Newell and Brian Halligan sit down with University of Utah Director of Skiing Fredrik Landstedt, one of the most accomplished…
- S2 E14. The Truth About Race Weight and Performance · 1 h 3 min · Season 2 Episode 14This week on the Race Ready Podcast, we're answering some of the biggest questions sent in by listeners and tackling topics that every endurance athlete and coach eventually has…
- S2 E13. Luci Anderson, Cross-Country or Biathlon? Here's What It's Really Like to Do Both · 58 min · Season 2 Episode 13What happens when one of America's top cross-country skiers decides to start biathlon... and just two years later is racing on the World Cup and representing Team USA at the…
- S2 E12. The Brain's Secret Role in Endurance Performance with Dr. Scott Frey · 1 h 15 min · Season 2 Episode 8What if everything you've been taught about endurance performance is missing the most important piece of the puzzle? In this episode of the Race Ready Podcast, we sit down with…
- S2 E11. July Training: Time Trials, Strength, and Skill Development · 1 h 9 min · Season 2 Episode 11July is one of the most important months of the year for endurance athletes, but it's also one of the easiest times to make mistakes. In this episode of the Race Ready Podcast…
- S2 E10. Fabian Stocek: The Marginal Gains That Win Races · 1 h 15 min · Season 2 Episode 6In this episode of Race Ready, Andy Newell sits down with one of the most fascinating minds in endurance sports: Fabian Stocek. A former NCAA standout at Dartmouth, Ski Classics…
- S2 E9. Recovery Weeks are Not Vacation Weeks · 1 h 2 min · Season 2 Episode 5This week on Race Ready, Andy and Brian dive deep into one of the most overlooked aspects of endurance training: recovery. Why do so many athletes struggle to absorb training?…
