Finding Flow: Ultra-Distance Cycling with Phil Whitehurst

In this episode of the Athletes Compass podcast, hosts Paul Warloski, Marjaana Rakai, and Dr. Paul Laursen talk with Phil Whitehurst, a prominent long-distance cyclist and key contributor to Athletica. Phil shares his journey from charity rides to ultra-endurance...

Finding Zen in Movement: The Unexpected Benefits of Endurance Training

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Phil Becker, an everyday endurance athlete from New Zealand, as he shares his passion for adventure, mountain biking, and sea swimming. Discover how he balances training with work and family life, the mental strategies he...

Listener Questions: Fat Adaptation and Training Acronym Overload

SummaryIn this episode of the Athletes Compass podcast, Paul Warloski, Paul Laursen, and Marjaana Rakai discuss how endurance athletes can transition to a low-carb, high-fat diet to become more fat-adapted. They tackle listener questions about dietary changes, the...

Sweat Science: Mastering Heat Acclimatization for Athletes

Summary:In this episode of the Athletes Compass podcast, hosts Paul Warloski and Dr. Paul Laursen, along with guest Marjaana Rakai, delve into the science and strategies behind heat acclimatization for endurance athletes. They discuss the physiological processes that...

Race Day Realities: Insights from Ironman and Gravel Racing

In this episode of The Athletes Compass, hosts Paul Warloski and Marjaana dive deep into their recent athletic endeavors. Marjaana recounts her challenging yet triumphant experience at Ironman Texas, where she overcame mental and physical obstacles to qualify for the...