Why Slow and Steady Actually Wins: The Power of Zone 2

In this episode of The Athlete’s Compass, the hosts explore the often-underestimated power of Zone 2 training—effort levels that allow for relaxed, conversational pacing. They break down the physiology behind this aerobic zone, why elite endurance athletes rely on it,...

Why You’re Not Getting Fitter: The Truth About Plateaus

Every athlete—beginner, elite, or aging—eventually hits a frustrating plateau where progress stalls despite hard work. In this insightful episode, the team unpacks what a training plateau really is, how to distinguish it from overtraining or undertraining, and what...

Human Coach vs. AI: What Endurance Athletes Really Need To Know

In this episode of The Athlete’s Compass, hosts Paul Warloski, Dr. Paul Laursen, and Marjaana Rakai explore the evolving role of the coach in an age where AI platforms like Athletica are redefining personalized training. They discuss what human coaches bring to the...

Insulin 101: What Every Endurance Athlete Needs to Know

In this insightful episode, hosts Paul Warloski, Dr. Paul Laursen, and Marjaana Rakai break down the crucial topic of insulin sensitivity and resistance—a metabolic issue that affects not just people with diabetes but endurance athletes too. They explore how insulin...