by Athletica | Apr 10, 2025
In this episode of the Athletes Compass podcast, Paul Warloski, Marjaana Rakai, and Dr. Paul Laursen tackle one of the most hotly debated topics in endurance sports: strength training. They break down why lifting heavy won’t make you bulky but will make you a more...
by Athletica | Apr 3, 2025
In this episode of The Athletes Compass, Paul Laursen, Marjaana Rakai, and Paul Warloski tackle the most overlooked but pivotal phase of race performance—race week. They break down everything from tapering and travel to gear choices, mindset shifts, and even the...
by Athletica | Mar 29, 2025
In Episode 70 of The Athletes Compass, hosts Paul Warloski, Dr. Paul Laursen, and Marjaana Rakai bust major endurance training myths with science-backed insights. From the ineffectiveness of sodium supplementation during exercise to the power of maintaining blood...
by Athletica | Mar 20, 2025
This episode of The Athletes Compass explores the role of heat training in endurance performance. Dr. Paul Laursen, Marjaana Rakai, and Paul Warloski discuss how controlled heat exposure leads to increased plasma volume, red blood cell production, and overall...
by Athletica | Mar 14, 2025
This episode of The Athletes Compass explores the evolution of virtual cycling with Robbie Ventura and John Nichols from Velocity Cycling. Originally born out of necessity during the pandemic, Velocity has grown into a dynamic training platform that enhances real-time...
