In this episode of The Athletes Compass, Olympic rower and world champion Martino Goretti shares his journey from competitive rowing to endurance coaching. He dives into the challenges of weight management, the importance of data-driven training, and how platforms like Athletica are changing the game for athletes. Martino also discusses his personal transformation, from overcoming...

Are you sabotaging your endurance performance by consuming too many carbs? In this episode, we break down a groundbreaking study on endurance fueling that challenges conventional wisdom. Does fat adaptation work for long races? How little carbohydrate is actually needed to perform at your best? Hosts Paul Warloski, Marjaana Rakai, and Dr. Paul Laursen discuss...

In this episode of The Athletes Compass, hosts Paul Laursen, Marjaana Rakai, and Paul Warloski break down the latest insights on VO2 max training, interval strategies, and the importance of base training. A recent study on trained cyclists revealed that those who responded best to high-intensity workouts had a strong foundation of low-intensity training. Marjaana...

In this episode of The Athlete’s Compass, former skeleton racer and downhill mountain biker Kimber Gabryszak shares her incredible transition into endurance sports, tackling the challenges of long-distance running, triathlon, and Ironman training. She discusses the mental and physical shifts required to go from power-based sports to endurance racing, the importance of slowing down to...

This episode of the Athletes Compass Podcast brings physiotherapist David Wadsworth to the mic for a deep dive into pain management, injury prevention, and the crucial role of strength training for endurance athletes. We explore the science behind chronic pain, the importance of proper diagnostics, and actionable strategies to improve mobility, strength, and resilience. Whether...

In this episode of the Athletes Compass podcast, hosts Paul Warloski, Paul Laursen, and Marjaana Rakai dive into the science and practice of zone 1 and 2 endurance training, emphasizing its pivotal role in improving fat metabolism and overall performance. They discuss the importance of low-intensity workouts, the pitfalls of over-reliance on sugars during training,...

This episode of The Athletes Compass Podcast explores essential training strategies for endurance athletes. Hosts Paul Warloski, Dr. Paul Laursen, and Marjaana Rakai tackle listener questions on topics like optimizing high-intensity interval training (HIIT), the benefits of workout variety, and managing fatigue effectively. They discuss the importance of consistency over intensity, the value of mental...

This episode of the Athletes Compass Podcast features endurance athlete Ben Lin, who shares his remarkable journey from being a smoker to running marathons and completing Ironman triathlons. Ben discusses the challenges of balancing training with life’s demands as a parent and professional, the lessons he learned from overtraining, and the role of effective coaching...

This episode of the Athletes Compass podcast dives into the role of heart rate variability (HRV) in optimizing training readiness and recovery. Joined by Andrea Zignoli, co-architect of Athletica’s AI-assisted HRV monitoring system, the team discusses how HRV insights can guide athletes in balancing stress and recovery for improved performance. They highlight the importance of...

In this holiday special, The Athletes Compass hosts reflect on their favorite moments from 2024, discussing impactful episodes on menopause, heat training, and fat adaptation. They celebrate the inspiring stories of everyday athletes overcoming mental and physical barriers, share personal goals for 2025, and unveil exciting new features on the Athletica platform. From VO2 max...