The Full Circle Podcast

Are you one of the lucky runners who secured a spot in the New York City Marathon?  Every year, hundreds of thousands of people vie for a very limited number of entries into this famous and iconic race.  If you’re fortunate enough to get a spot in the New York City Marathon, be sure to train and plan well so you can enjoy your 26.2-mile tour of the five boroughs of New York City.  These are the best tips we know to train for and to have a successful and fun race at the New York City Marathon!Read this Article: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/tips-for-running-the-new-york-city-marathon Learn more about our Running Coaching service:https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/coaching-services/running-coaching Browse our library of New York City Marathon Training Plans:https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/race-specific-training-plans/nyc-marathon-training-plans Develop your running skill and form with our Running Video Analysis:https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/coaching-services/running-video-analysis Ready to start training? Check out our Coaching and Training Plan options: Training Plans Customized Training Plans Personalized Coaching Services Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

What does it mean to be a triathlete?Too many athletes misunderstand what it truly means to be a triathlete.  A triathlon is a single sport with three disciplines, not three individual sports strung together.  In order to successfully train for and race in triathlons, athletes need to understand and embrace this important distinction and apply it in their planning for their training and racing.Read this Article: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-triathlete Begin your journey to your strongest and best triathlon!Learn more about our Triathlon Coaching service.Browse our libraries of Triathlon Training Plans.Develop your best triathlon swim with our Remote Swimming Analysis.Ready to start training? Check out our Coaching and Training Plan options: Training Plans Customized Training Plans Personalized Coaching Services Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

Coach Laura ran the Mountain Goat Run for the 14th time this year.  It may have been her 14th time running this race, but it certainly didn’t feel redundant to her.No matter how much experience we have in endurance sports, there are always new experiences to be had, new things to learn, and new joys to be felt.  This year’s Mountain Goat Run checked all those boxes and more for Coach Laura.Read this Article: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/how-to-measure-race-day-performance Learn more about our Running Coaching Services and our Running Training Plans!Ready to start training? Check out our Coaching and Training Plan options: Training Plans Customized Training Plans Personalized Coaching Services Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

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 years ago, she is sharing something inspired by what she learned from Brendan for the anniversary of Coach Tip Tuesday.No matter how many people we have to teach us and guide us along our endurance sports journey, ultimately, we must learn through our own experience.  The successes teach us something, but the failures actually can teach us more if we are open to receiving the lessons they carry.  Perhaps ironically, the cost of failure is what teaches us the most.Read this Article: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/can-endurance-athletes-truly-learn-from-other-athletes-coaches Ready to start training? Check out our Coaching and Training Plan options: Training Plans Customized Training Plans Personalized Coaching Services Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

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 the right one for you won’t feel like such a mystery.  Yes, it is possible to find the right cycling shoes for you, no matter what type of riding you do.Read this Article: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/how-to-find-the-right-cycling-shoes Ready to start training? Check out our Coaching and Training Plan options: Training Plans Customized Training Plans Personalized Coaching Services Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

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-endurance-athletesReady to start training? Check out our Coaching and Training Plan options: Training Plans Customized Training Plans Personalized Coaching Services Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

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 help you unlock the ability to execute open water swims better and to be faster on race day.Read this Article: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/strategies-for-getting-faster-in-open-water-swimming Ready to start training? Check out our Coaching and Training Plan options: Training Plans Customized Training Plans Personalized Coaching Services Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

“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 factors to consider before deciding that adding more to training is the appropriate choice.Read this Article: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/when-can-you-add-more-training Ready to start training? Check out our Coaching and Training Plan options: Training Plans Customized Training Plans Personalized Coaching Services Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

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 or on roads, there are several things you can do to help reduce the risk that you will be hit by a car while riding.Read this Article: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/how-to-avoid-getting-hit-by-a-car-while-cycling  Sources:Büth, Carlson Moses, et al. “Effectiveness of Bicycle Helmets and Injury Prevention: A Systematic Review of Meta-Analyses.” Scientific Reports, vol. 13, no. 1, 26 May 2023, p. 8540, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37237115/, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-35728-x.Ready to start training? Check out our Coaching and Training Plan options: Training Plans Customized Training Plans Personalized Coaching Services Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

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 good news!  With a little bit of planning and consistency, you can definitely successfully train to run a 5K well.Read this Article: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/how-to-train-for-a-5k Ready to start training? Check out our Coaching and Training Plan options: Training Plans Customized Training Plans Personalized Coaching Services Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

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 actually getting faster.Read this Article: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/how-fast-can-you-get-faster-the-truth-about-speed-gains Ready to start training? Check out our Coaching and Training Plan options: Training Plans Customized Training Plans Personalized Coaching Services Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

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 time for the training that is necessary to reach their goals?Read this Article: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/how-to-make-time-for-training-goals Ready to start training? Check out our Coaching and Training Plan options: Training Plans Customized Training Plans Personalized Coaching Services Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

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.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/can-you-stop-your-garmin-at-4-98-miles Ready to start training? Check out our Coaching and Training Plan options: Training Plans Customized Training Plans Personalized Coaching Services Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

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.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/can-you-stop-your-garmin-at-4-98-miles Sources:Dmitrieva, Natalia I., et al. “Middle-Age High Normal Serum Sodium as a Risk Factor for Accelerated Biological Aging, Chronic Diseases, and Premature Mortality.” EBioMedicine, vol. 87, 1 Jan. 2023. Accessed 17 Feb. 2025.Ferreira-Pêgo, C., et al. “Total Fluid Intake and Its Determinants: Cross-Sectional Surveys among Adults in 13 Countries Worldwide.” European Journal of Nutrition, vol. 54, no. S2, June 2015, pp. 35–43. Accessed 12 May 2020.Greenbaum, Nicole. “Cold and Bubbly: The Sensory Qualities That Best Quench Thirst - Monell Chemical Senses Center.” Monell Chemical Senses Center, 3 Oct. 2016. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.Institute of Medicine (US) Committee on Military Nutrition Research. Nutritional Needs in Cold and High-Altitude Environments. Edited by Bernadette M. Marriott and Sydne J. Carlson, Washington, D.C., National Academies Press, 15 May 1996. Accessed 21 Mar. 2019.Institute of Medicine of The National Academies. Dietary Reference Intakes for Water, Potassium, Sodium, Chloride, and Sulfate. Nap.nationalacademies.org, Washington, D.C., The National Academies Press, 11 Feb. 2004.Keeler, Sharon. Cold Weather Increases Risk of Dehydration Cold Weather Increases Risk of Dehydration. 2005.Kenefick, RobertReady to start training? Check out our Coaching and Training Plan options: Training Plans Customized Training Plans Personalized Coaching Services Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

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 Ready to start training? Check out our Coaching and Training Plan options: Training Plans Customized Training Plans Personalized Coaching Services Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

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 this Article: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/struggling-with-finding-motivation-to-do-workouts-heres-what-to-do Ready to start training? Check out our Coaching and Training Plan options: Training Plans Customized Training Plans Personalized Coaching Services Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

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 possible.  Yes, you can find hope and a path forward while you are injured, sick, or experiencing any other sort of setback in your training.Read this Article: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/finding-hope-during-injuries-illnesses-setbacks Ready to start training? Check out our Coaching and Training Plan options: Training Plans Customized Training Plans Personalized Coaching Services Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

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 them ultimately return to training and racing with more strength and a greater chance for improved performance post-injury.Read this Article: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/how-to-return-to-training-after-an-injury Ready to start training? Check out our Coaching and Training Plan options: Training Plans Customized Training Plans Personalized Coaching Services Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

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 Annual Training Plan will take an athlete further along the path to their goals than any fancy workout design, intricate interval prescription, or seemingly new-fangled ideas about training ever will.  Read this Article: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/why-an-annual-training-plan-makes-the-difference-between-making-missing-goalsAn Example of an Annual Training Plan:https://tinyurl.com/FCEATP  Ready to start training? Check out our Coaching and Training Plan options: Training Plans Customized Training Plans Personalized Coaching Services Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

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 running you do.Read this Article: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/how-to-find-the-right-running-shoes Sources:Kasmer, Mark E., et al. “Foot-Strike Pattern and Performance in a Marathon.” International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, vol. 8, no. 3, May 2013, pp. 286–292, https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.8.3.286.Malisoux, L., et al. “Can Parallel Use of Different Running Shoes Decrease Running-Related Injury Risk?” Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, vol. 25, no. 1, 28 Nov. 2013, pp. 110–115, https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.12154.Ready to start training? Check out our Coaching and Training Plan options: Training Plans Customized Training Plans Personalized Coaching Services Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

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, triathletes, and swimmers can use to set goals so they have a higher probability of both enjoying the path to their goals and actually achieving them?Read this Article: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/goal-setting-strategies-that-actually-work Ready to start training? Check out our Coaching and Training Plan options: Training Plans Customized Training Plans Personalized Coaching Services Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

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-2024Books 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 Science of Digestion, Nutrition, and Stomach Distress by Patrick Wilson, PhD, RDThe Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas are Setting Up a Generation for Failure by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan HaidtFour Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver BurkemanBreath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor Enchantment: Awakening Wonder in an Anxious Age by Katherine MayStrength and Conditioning for Cyclists: Off the Bike Conditioning for Performance and Life by Phil Burt & Martin Evans Training and Racing with a Power Meter: Third Edition by Hunter Allen + Andrew Coggan, PhD + Stephen McGregor, PhD Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength by Roy F. Baumeister & John Tierney Top Book Lists from Past Years:2021 - Coach Laura’s Top 10 Fiction books2021 - Coach Laura’s Top 10 Nonfiction Books2022 - Coach Laura’s Top 10 Fiction Books2022 - Coach Laura’s Top 5 Nonfiction Books2023 - Coach Laura’s Top 8 Fiction Books2023 - Coach Laura’s Top 10 Nonfiction BooksReady to start training? Check out our Coaching and Training Plan options: Training Plans Customized Training Plans Personalized Coaching Services Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

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 ShustermanThunderhead by Neal ShustermanThe Toll by Neal ShustermanGleanings: Stories from Arc of a Scythe by Neal ShustermanThe Winter People by Jennifer McMahon Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon Verity by Colleen Hoover The Book of Doors by Gareth BrownAmerica’s First Daughter by Stephanie Dray & Laura KamoieMy Dear Hamilton by Stephanie Dray & Laura KamoieTomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle ZevinWinter Garden by Kristin Hannah Kingsbridge SeriesThe Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett World Without End by Ken Follett A Column of Fire by Ken Follett The Evening and the Morning by Ken Follett The Armor of Light by Ken Follett Charlotte’s Web by E.B. WhiteAll Souls TrilogyA Discovery of Witches by Deborah HarknessShadow of Night by Deborah HarknessThe Book of Life by Deborah HarknessTop Book Lists from PReady to start training? Check out our Coaching and Training Plan options: Training Plans Customized Training Plans Personalized Coaching Services Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

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 Open Water Swimming#4 - How to Handle Training When You Get Sick #5 - Negative Splits are Positive Things#6 - How Much Does it Cost to Train for a Marathon? #7 - How Much Does it Cost to Train for an IRONMAN 70.3?#8 -  Pace & Effort are NOT the Same Thing#9 - All About Pace-Based Training #10 - How Much Does it Cost to Train for a Half Marathon?Read this Article:https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/top-10-blog-articles-of-2024 Ready to start training? Check out our Coaching and Training Plan options: Training Plans Customized Training Plans Personalized Coaching Services Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

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 Ready to start training? Check out our Coaching and Training Plan options: Training Plans Customized Training Plans Personalized Coaching Services Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

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 up for success.Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/the-best-gear-tips-learned-from-15-years-of-being-a-runner-cyclist-triathlete Ready to start training? Check out our Coaching and Training Plan options: Training Plans Customized Training Plans Personalized Coaching Services Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

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 - on their training.Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/treadmill-running-is-the-treadmill-really-the-dreadmill Ready to start training? Check out our Coaching and Training Plan options: Training Plans Customized Training Plans Personalized Coaching Services Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

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.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/how-to-dress-for-winter-cold-weather-workouts Ready to start training? Check out our Coaching and Training Plan options: Training Plans Customized Training Plans Personalized Coaching Services Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

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 Laura discusses why managing the Off-Season well is so important for endurance athletes.Read this Coach Tip Tuesday:https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/why-winter-off-season-training-is-vital-for-endurance-athletes Ready to start training? Check out our Coaching and Training Plan options: Training Plans Customized Training Plans Personalized Coaching Services Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

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 in our training and racing will need to change.  But how do athletes know what to modify when the time comes?Coach Laura discusses why the skill of adaptability is so important for endurance athletes and how to determine which modifications might be appropriate when things change in an athlete’s life and training.Read this Coach Tip Tuesday:https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/what-to-modify-in-training-when-things-change-or-dont-unfold-as-expected Ready to start training? Check out our Coaching and Training Plan options: Training Plans Customized Training Plans Personalized Coaching Services Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

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 over time, resist the urge to attempt to multitask while doing workouts.Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/why-multitasking-is-a-myth-especially-when-it-comes-to-workouts Sources:American Psychological Association. “Multitasking: Switching Costs.” American Psychological Association, 20 Mar. 2006. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.Telis, Gisela. “Multitasking Splits the Brain.” Science | AAAS, 15 Apr. 2010. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.Newport, Cal. “Deep Habits: The Danger of Pseudo-Depth.” Cal Newport, 12 Dec. 2015. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.Ready to start training? Check out our Coaching and Training Plan options: Training Plans Customized Training Plans Personalized Coaching Services Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

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 Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/why-endurance-athletes-should-strength-train-year-round Resources:A Sampling of Strength Exercises Recommended for Endurance Athletes:PlanksPush-UpsWall AngelsShoulder External RotationsShoulder PressesLat Pull-DownsSingle-Leg Step-UpsSingle-Leg Step-DownsSliding Single-Leg Romanian DeadliftsSplit SquatsCalf RaisesTrunk RotationsDead BugsSingle-Leg Lift & ChopA Sampling of Strength Exercises that Can be Included in Dynamic Warm-Ups:Pre-Swim Dynamic Warm-Up ExercisesWall AngelsShoulder External RotationsCross-Body Arm SwingsShoulder Pull-Aparts with BandPre-Bike Dynamic Warm-Up ExercisesDead BugsReady to start training? Check out our Coaching and Training Plan options: Training Plans Customized Training Plans Personalized Coaching Services Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

“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.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/what-does-nothing-new-on-race-day-actually-mean Ready to start training? Check out our Coaching and Training Plan options: Training Plans Customized Training Plans Personalized Coaching Services Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

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 Ready to start training? Check out our Coaching and Training Plan options: Training Plans Customized Training Plans Personalized Coaching Services Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

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 between Exercise and Pharmacologic Treatment of Depression in the Clinical Practice Guideline of the American College of Physicians Evidence-Based?”Perlmutter, David, and Austin Perlmutter. Brain Wash: Detox Your Mind for Clearer Thinking, Deeper Relationships, and Lasting Happiness. Little, Brown Spark, 2020.Ready to start training? Check out our Coaching and Training Plan options: Training Plans Customized Training Plans Personalized Coaching Services Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

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 Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/why-switching-up-goals-can-be-a-positive-thing Ready to start training? Check out our Coaching and Training Plan options: Training Plans Customized Training Plans Personalized Coaching Services Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

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-ask-instead-of-can-i-accomplish-this-goal Ready to start training? Check out our Coaching and Training Plan options: Training Plans Customized Training Plans Personalized Coaching Services Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

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://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/how-do-long-runs-long-rides-work-benefit-endurance-athletes Sources:McGill, E. A., & Montel, I. (2017). NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training (Fifth). Jones & Bartlett Learning.Robergs, Robert, et al. “Lactate, not Lactic Acid, is Produced by Cellular Cystolic Energy Catabolism”, Physiology, 12 December 2017.Ready to start training? Check out our Coaching and Training Plan options: Training Plans Customized Training Plans Personalized Coaching Services Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

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.Read this Coach Tip Tuesday:https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/how-masters-endurance-athletes-show-us-how-we-can-all-thrive-in-endurance-sports-and-in-life  Ready to start training? Check out our Coaching and Training Plan options: Training Plans Customized Training Plans Personalized Coaching Services Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

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 are.While it may be true that we’re our own worst critics, this doesn’t mean that it needs to always be true.  Instead, try zooming out.Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/being-hard-on-yourself-try-this-instead Sources:Magness, S. (2022). Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness. HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. Ready to start training? Check out our Coaching and Training Plan options: Training Plans Customized Training Plans Personalized Coaching Services Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

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 more, and achieve higher levels of success than they often can imagine for themselves. Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/how-doing-something-new-can-help-you-achieve-your-endurance-sports-goals Ready to start training? Check out our Coaching and Training Plan options: Training Plans Customized Training Plans Personalized Coaching Services Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

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.com/blog/why-its-important-to-look-for-lessons-even-when-race-day-goes-well Ready to start training? Check out our Coaching and Training Plan options: Training Plans Customized Training Plans Personalized Coaching Services Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

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.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/why-disappointment-on-race-day-leads-to-greater-success Ready to start training? Check out our Coaching and Training Plan options: Training Plans Customized Training Plans Personalized Coaching Services Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

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’s important for athletes to understand just what they’re getting into - emotionally, temporally, and financially - when they set the goal of training for and racing an IRONMAN 70.3.Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-train-for-an-ironman-70-3 Ready to start training? Check out our Coaching and Training Plan options: Training Plans Customized Training Plans Personalized Coaching Services Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

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 understand just what they’re getting into - emotionally, temporally, and financially - when they set the goal of training for and racing an IRONMAN.Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-train-for-an-ironman Ready to start training? Check out our Coaching and Training Plan options: Training Plans Customized Training Plans Personalized Coaching Services Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

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 to run a half marathon.Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-train-for-a-half-marathonReady to start training? Check out our Coaching and Training Plan options: Training Plans Customized Training Plans Personalized Coaching Services Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

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 can make informed, good choices throughout your training.Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-train-for-a-marathon Ready to start training? Check out our Coaching and Training Plan options: Training Plans Customized Training Plans Personalized Coaching Services Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

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 to reach your goals.  This allows you to recalibrate your training (and perhaps your goals) as needed based on where you actually are in your training so you have a higher probability of reaching a desired outcome.Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/are-you-on-track-to-reach-your-goals-the-value-of-a-mid-season-athletic-performance-review Ready to start training? Check out our Coaching and Training Plan options: Training Plans Customized Training Plans Personalized Coaching Services Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

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-when-and-why-you-should-skip-them  Resources:World Triathlon Competition RulesUSA Triathlon Multisport Competition RulesIRONMAN Competition RulesReady to start training? Check out our Coaching and Training Plan options: Training Plans Customized Training Plans Personalized Coaching Services Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

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 Ready to start training? Check out our Coaching and Training Plan options: Training Plans Customized Training Plans Personalized Coaching Services Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: [email protected] Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or health goals. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.