Podcasts by Coaches on Couches

Your Expectations are Killing Your Performance from 2023-06-13T18:47:33

The typical avatar of an endurance athlete lends itself to having high expectations, and that is a dangerous thing. Most of the time, we put these expectations on ourselves, and they ...

Win The Day Before Your Next Big Triathlon from 2023-05-18T12:45:02

Proper pre-race prep for premium (triathlon) performance. Say it 5x fast.

It's time to nail your next goal race, but a lot hinges on what you do in the 24 hours before the gun goes off. D...

Doping In Triathlon - Should You Be Worried? from 2023-05-06T03:09:09

If you've been around the block, you know it's happening. The larger possible reward, the larger the chance that people will cheat. It was happening before Collin Chartier was caught and chances...

Top 10 Tips for Beginner 100 Mile Ultra Marathoners from 2023-04-27T17:05:17

You decided to take on a beast of an event. The unknowns are greater than the certainties. The truth is, doing your first 100 mile ultra marathon is a lot more complex than just getting out ther...

Finding The Spark to Return to Training and Racing from 2023-04-21T12:13:25

There are a million and one reasons why endurance athletes take a break from training and racing. Be it cycling, running, triathlon, or any other feat of endurance, it likely involved...

Commuting to Pro Cyclist in 14 Months - Mason Schofield from 2023-04-13T00:27:01

Mason Schofield didn't grow up with dreams of becoming a pro cyclist. He really didn't even play sports growing up. But when the pandemic hit and life was in flux, he found joy in getting out on...

Waxing Chains with Cole McDaniel of 901 Wax from 2023-04-05T14:46:04

To wax or not to wax, that is the question. Of all the trends in cycling right now, chain waxing seems to be the one we get asked about the most. So, we called on our local chain waxing guru (an...

Illness and Endurance Training - How To Handle It from 2023-03-02T19:05:59

As cyclists, runners, and triathletes, one of the reasons we train is to stay healthy. But let's face it, this winter has sucked in terms of staying at full capacity. We've had athletes who have...

Everyone Deserves A Properly Fit Bike - A Bike Fitter's Rant from 2023-02-23T05:09:06

In this episode, Coach D has a lot to get off his chest when it comes to bike fitting. As someone who has been fitting bikes professionally and studying human physiology and biomechanics for ove...

Magic5 Goggles Co-Founder Rasmus Barfred from 2022-11-16T17:49:15

If you are a triathlete or swimmer, you know The Magic5. Their catchy marketing and claims of custom fit unleaky goggles caught us the moment they hit the interwebs. It's no secret, we love thei...

Francisco Alatorre - Ultra Runner By Proxy, Aquaman By Choice from 2022-09-16T15:03:33

When doing Ironmans isn't enough, what do you do? Ask Francisco. This guy has been a joy to coach and has managed to strike a great balance between training for crazy challenges and still managi...

What Is Wrong With the American Pro Peloton? from 2022-07-26T13:41:47

After the little altercation between Cory Williams and Michael Hernandez after the Salt Lake Criterium, we decided to pull Coach Jonny Brown in on the conversation considering he had a front row...

You Got Hurt - Now What? from 2022-06-28T15:39:45

Let's face it, getting hurt sucks. Anytime you are unable to do the activities you love, it can trigger a nasty game of mental ping pong. As a cyclist, runner, or triathlete, our brains tend to ...

Bike Fit Series - Fixing Hand Numbness from 2022-05-25T20:11:55

Hand numbness is among the top 3 most common complaints we get from athletes, right behind (pun intended) 2 other numbnesses that are way less tolerable. Coach Dale has fit hundreds of bikes (ov...

Throwback - Dialing In Hydration with Andy Blow from 2022-05-13T17:16:35

A timely throwback for you endurance athletes this week. Why? Because it's hot AF outside! This week in the Memphis area it's 90 degrees and the feels like temp is over 100. Typical summer day r...

PT Series - Fixing Back Pain with 901PT from 2022-04-27T15:04:37

This week we have Clay Jones and Sara Michael from 901PT and we are talking about a huge pain in your...back. Back pain is one of the most common ailments among cyclists, runners, and triathlete...

Dialing In Your Carb Intake from 2022-04-19T16:40:56

If you are a cyclist, triathlete, or runner, you've likely suffered the dreaded bonk before. It's not fun. One second you are crushing it, and a minute later, the lights are out. It's no secret ...

U23 Cyclocross National Champ Scott Funston from 2022-04-06T21:12:16

After weeks of Coach BFun stalking him via social media, we finally got a chance to sit down and chat with the fastest Funston on 2 wheels. Scott Funston (no relation) was a lot of fun to chat with...

Should I Train By Time or Distance? from 2022-03-23T14:18:24

The age old debate. Should I train with distance or with time? Through the lens of a time crunched athlete, we think this is a pretty open and shut case. But...there are some instances where the...

The Tale of Jay and the Giant Triathlon from 2022-03-09T15:59:44

When we make the decision to take on something epic like a half or full ironman, or even our very first triathlon, or some nonsense like taking on a half or full ironman as our first triathlon, ...

Are Fitness Metrics Wrecking Your Fitness? from 2022-03-03T14:54:40

Fitness, Form, and Fatigue, oh my! With all the ways to measure performance in this day and age, are cyclists, runners, and triathletes focused way too much on achieving an arbitrary fitness num...

COC Throwback - The Golden Rules of Not Getting Dropped from 2022-02-24T14:51:21

This gem is well worth bringing back for another round. If you are a cyclists and absolutely hate getting dropped on a group ride or in a race, give this one a listen. Don't forget to comment wi...

Looking Back at 100 Episodes from 2022-02-16T18:39:39

Well well well. Here we are crossing the century mark with our 101st episode. On this go round we talk a little about what we have in store moving forward, and then our main man Daniel Scruggs fire...

COC Throwback - Groundhog Day - How To Be An Early Riser Athlete from 2022-02-02T20:26:14

Okay campers, rise, and shine, and don't forget your booties ‘cause it’s cold out there… it’s cold out there every day. Today we are throwing it back to an oldie but goodie for all of you cyclis...

Managing a Long Race Season from 2022-01-27T19:52:37

For you cyclists, runners, and triathletes who just love to race every chance you get, this one is for you! We've talked a lot in past episodes about racing too much (they can't all be A races),...

When To Start Training For a Half Ironman from 2022-01-20T15:59:58

When someone is considering taking on an epic event like a half or full ironman, the first question we get is "when should I start?" The next question we get about 3 months later would be "is it...

A Deep Dive With Jonny Brown from 2022-01-13T15:04:06

We are totally stoked to have Jonny Brown on our growing team of coaches. Having known Jonny for some time, this is a full circle, we are old, moment for us. He brings a ton of experience and cl...

What We Are Excited For in 2022 from 2022-01-07T15:13:39

Stick it to the end and find out how you can win two 3 day passes and mobile lodging to the 2022 Cyclocross World Championships in Fayetteville, Arkansas! New year, new you! Despite the ongoing ...

Inaugural 2021 Hammie Awards from 2021-12-29T16:26:30

Prepare yourself for an award show so big, so disorganized, so flashy, that it could only be dubbed...The Hammies. Coach D and Coach B-Fun look back on the cycling, running, and triathlon world ...

Choosing the Right Indoor Bike Trainer from 2021-11-10T20:05:24

If you could have a smart trainer OR a power meter and a dumb trainer, which would you choose? That is the question that sparked this episode.

Our athletes do a lot of training indoors, e...

Fueling a Half Distance Triathlon from 2021-08-24T17:30:10

We say it all the time, fueling is the 4th sport in triathlon. The longer you are out there, the more dialed in your nutrition and hydration strategies need to be. Since Ironman Memphis 70.3 is ...

Ironman Memphis 70.3 Updated Race Preview from 2021-08-13T16:18:23

On this episode we were super excited to have Erika Larsen (Ironman Race Director) and Caroline Norris (Head of Sales and Events at the race venue, Shelby Farms Park) on the couch. A lot has cha...

Crit Racing for Newbies from 2021-07-23T13:04:34

With the TN State Criterium coming to our home turf, we figured it timely to talk about some of the golden rules of criterium racing. We'll cover a little on what crit racing is, what to expect,...

Open Water Swimming Basics with Tim Linn from 2021-06-29T20:37:17

If there is one major barrier of entry into triathlon, it's swimming. And more specifically, swimming in the open water. Even really experienced triathletes can have some anxiety in the open wat...

Picking the Right Triathlon Bike from 2021-06-09T17:18

You're ready for a new tri rig, but which one should you get? What size should you get? Disc brakes or rim brakes? Fully integrated super bike or one that uses standard parts? What about bar adj...

Skills Pay The Bills from 2021-05-18T22:29:41

In any sport, there are sets of skills you need to posses so that you can perform at your highest level. Let's face it, no one ever got to the elite level of curling without having some serious ...

Bike Fitting Series - Fixing Knee Pain from 2021-04-23T18:08:55

Got knee pain? Coach D has been fitting bikes professionally for over a decade, and has seen just about everything in regards to knee pain causation. We can't always blame the fit for knee pain,...

It's All Speed Work! from 2021-04-07T17:57:03

The truth is we hate the term speed work. Mainly because it's a broad term for multiple styles of training, all of which have their own purpose. And while we are at it, all speed work IS NOT fas...

Couch to 70.3 from 2021-03-25T23:55:35

Today on the couch we will be laying out a road map for all of you newbie triathletes who have decided to jump into a half iron triathlon in your first season. Go big or go home right? Some ques...

Finding The Right Bike For You With Chad Terry from 2021-03-16T14:58:20

Newbie cyclists and triathletes! This one is for you. In this episode we chat with our buddy Chad Terry from our local bike shop Bikes Plus about how to pick the right bike for you. Chad has bee...

Oura Ring 3 Month Review from 2021-01-21T22:19:16

If you've been curious about the Oura Ring, this episode is for you! Coach D and Coach B-fun have been using the Oura Rings for a little over 3 months now and they've got a great list of pros an...

Developing Speed in Young Athletes from 2020-12-16T18:41:16

In this stint on the couch we introduce you to a new slouch, BPC coach Aaron Persinger. Aaron has a masters degree from the University of Memphis in health and human performance and he was a 4 y...

Why You Should Learn to Love the Trainer from 2020-11-17T16:21:23

Let's face it, none of us got into cycling to be inside all the time. The freedom to roam, the fresh air, and getting some vitamin D...all keys to not flipping tables and going postal. But reali...

Should Endurance Athletes Lift Heavy? from 2020-11-03T18:45:15

If you've listened to the show before, you know we love strength training. But, should runners, cyclists, and triathletes really lift heavy? Is there really any benefit? Or is the juice not wort...

Trail Ultra Marathon Training Essentials from 2020-09-24T16:36:05

With one of our favorite 50k trail races of the year on the horizon, we figured it best to chat about some of the essential considerations when preparing for a trail ultra marathon. It might be ...

Time Trial 101 - Most Things TT from 2020-09-16T15:59:26

Whether you are a cyclists or a triathlete, you probably have the need...the need...for speed. The time trial isn't called "The Race of Truth" for nothin'. It's simple. Fastest time from A to B....

Get Started Fueling for Long Training Sessions and Races from 2020-08-25T16:05:07

We aren't pros at this by any means but that's why we have a RDN on staff! This is a topic we take for granted because we've been doing it for so long. We just assume people know they need to ea...

The Upsides to a Race Free Season from 2020-07-22T19:23:42

2020 has been a kick in the chamois for a lot of folks. For us endurance athletes, it's meant little to no racing. We've seen a definite split in the cyclist, runners, and triathletes who are in...

Nailing Your Hydration Strategy With Andy Blow of Precision Hydration from 2020-06-24T15:06:23

Let's face it. It's getting hot as hell outside and a lot of us are also training indoors more. Both scenarios bring on lots of that salty liquid we know as sweat. So we are tasking the tough hy...

Ironman Memphis 70.3 Course Rundown from 2020-06-17T18:12:53

Triathletes, this is the one you've all been waiting for. No better place to get your course recon than from a couple of shlubs that ride and run the course on the weekly. You can listen to the ...

Why We Hate ERG Mode For Indoor Cycling from 2020-06-04T15:05:48

In this sprint episode we spark a revolt against the use of ERG mode when cycling indoors. If you don't know what ERG mode is, this one may not be for you. But if you are a cyclist or triathlete...

The Keys to Properly Pacing A Max Mile Effort from 2020-05-14T15:38:55

With no races to be had right now, we have a lot of our runners and triathletes doing max mile assessments right now to gage progress in their training. In this sprint episode of Coaches on Couc...

Sprint - The Why's and How's of Sweat Rate Testing from 2020-05-05T16:10:01

In endurance sports, proper hydration can make or break your performance on any given day or consecutive days. So in this inaugural SPRINT episode, we talk about the importance and methods behin...

How to Talk Like An Endurance Athlete from 2020-04-22T16:02:18

As long time cycling, running, and triathlon coaches, there are a lot of words and phrases we throw around on a day to day basis. "Going blocks" is a good example of a term that turns heads like...

Adapting Endurance Training Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic from 2020-03-24T21:05:30

Gyms and pools are closed, races have been canceled, and most people are stuck inside. We've spent the last 2 weeks adapting the training of our cyclists, runners, and triathletes to better suit...

What To Do If Your Goal Race Gets Canceled from 2020-03-17T13:23:40

With events being canceled all over the world due to the coronavirus pandemic, we figured we would offer up some tips and "coping mechanisms" for how to deal with your grief and loss. More so ho...

Kirsten Sass - Multi Time National and World Champion Triathlete - Paratriathlon Guide from 2020-02-19T17:14:39

In this episode we've got our good buddy Kirsten Sass (aka the smiling assassin, aka the Sassinator) on the couch....finally. Kirsten has won just about every championship there is in multisport...

Finding Your Ideal Diet For Optimizing Performance from 2020-02-12T16:38:31

Simply put, there is an insane amount of conflicting information out there in the world of nutrition right now. The confusion is multiplied for cyclist, runners, and triathletes that think they ...

Vanlife for the Endurance Athlete from 2020-01-28T16:47:01

This episode is less on performance enhancement and more on enhancing the experience of training and racing. We recently purchased a couple of adventure vans build by the good people at VanDOit ...

Pros and Cons - Self Coached vs General Plans vs Hiring A Coach from 2020-01-17T19:50:28

In this episode we chat about the pros and cons of choosing to coach yourself, versus choosing a free or paid training plan, versus hiring a coach. There are a lot of factors that go into choosi...

How to Become An Early Riser Athlete from 2019-12-24T16:17:02

Some cyclist, runners, and triathletes just are not morning people. Which is odd, because most races start at the butt crack of dawn. But generally speaking, if you don't knock out some training...

Holiday Gift Guide for Endurance Athletes from 2019-12-18T15:35:23

Back by popular demand we are dropping our 2019 holiday gifts for the cyclist, runner, or triathlete in your life. Or just something nice for yourself. We all know that's why you'll listen. We b...

Holiday Survival Guide for Endurance Athletes from 2019-12-02T22:23:57

In this episode we are going to guide you cyclists, runners, and triathletes through the most difficult time of year for consistent training and decent nutrition. Lend us your ears and we'll pre...

Big Winter Cycling Gains By Maximizing Indoor Training from 2019-11-20T16:50:20

Today on the couch we are going to give you our exact recipe for making massive gains on the bike over the winter. This usually means a decent amount of indoor training due to colder weather and...

The Magic of Layering for Cold Weather Training from 2019-11-05T17:32:34

It's that time of the year. Long sleeves, short sleeves, no sleeves. Shorts, tights, thermals. Thick gloves, or just the liners. If I overdo it I'll be soaking wet. If I under do it I'll freeze,...

From Dirt to Ironman with Bobby Weakley from 2019-10-29T14:34:34

Fire fighter, soon to be father, master movie quoter. We're going to talk about Bobby' Weakley's transition...ummm...from mountain bike specialist to ironman finisher. And yes, we start off with...

The Cyclist's Guide to Running from 2019-10-21T21:24:42

Today on the couch we are going to chat about how a cyclist can incorporate running into their training regimen without completely demolishing themselves and losing fitness due to injury. The ae...

Making the Most of Your Off Season from 2019-10-08T19:49:16

Since so many people are closing out their seasons (while others continue to race anything they can find) we are going to talk about the importance of the off season. First we will define what a...

Dealing with Extreme Heat and Humidity from 2019-10-02T16:38:35

Since summer isn't going out without a fight, we are going to drop our main tips and strategies for dealing with extreme heat and humidity. The topic has been swirling the web it seems, and we t...

How To Dominate Hills - A Cycling Guide To Billygoat Status from 2019-09-20T14:26:51

For those of you who curse, fear, or soil yourself over a bump in the road, we cover our entire guide for improving your climbing ability. A blueprint for hill domination so to speak.

The...

Taper Like a Boss and Manage Taper Insanity from 2019-09-17T01:15:19

It never fails that within a "tapering period" (we are not big fans of the term), a lot of athletes lose their ever lovin' minds! They just can't handle changes in volume, plan poorly, freak out...

The Golden Rules of Bike Racing As a Team from 2019-09-03T14:45:55

If you race your bike with a group of other people in the same clothing as you, be it a road race, criterium, or on gravel, there are a set of commandments thou shalt follow 95% of the time to i...

You Had a Bad Day...Let’s Deal With It! from 2019-08-23T23:14:27

Guess what? Stuff happens.

As a triathlete, cyclist, or runner, if you swim, bike, and/or run fairly often, you are going to have some bad days here and there. Some that are out of your c...

All Things Leadville 100 With Hart Robinson and David Collins from 2019-08-17T01:37:21

Coming off a couple of stellar Leadville 100 performances, we bring back a previous guest, Hart "He Actually Rode Gears" Robinson, along with his brother from another mother and training partner...

When and What Cycling Equipment to Upgrade and When to Just Buy New - USAT National Championship Course Changes from 2019-08-07T07:03:16

This episode is really three fold. First we briefly run through the changes and improvements to the 2019 USA Triathlon National Championship course in Cleveland, OH.

Secondly, we run thro...

Benefits of a Coach to the “Non-Competitive” Athlete from 2019-07-27T23:23:20

This week, we discuss the benefits of having a coach to those who don’t consider themselves competitive in their sport. We answer a listener question: “with little hope or desire to become a pro, w...

Is There a Downside to Racing Too Much? from 2019-07-23T05:19:14

We all LOVE to race. Some fast. Some long. But for the competitive minded person, racing is the reward! It's why we continue to put in the work week after week. It's why we get up early and train l...

Tim Linn - Pro Triathlete - Family First Tri from 2019-07-15T18:46:32

This week on the couch we talk to international pro triathlete and all around good guy Timmy Linn @familyfirsttri. We’ll be talking about his journey in #triathlon and how he integrates family and ...

Gear Talk - Products We Love and Hate from 2019-07-03T03:25:25

Coach D and Coach B-Fun talk about a few products they are presently using or have used based on these criteria: 
1. New Products - How it's going so far
 2. A product or two we can't live without ...

Jonny Brown - US Pro National Road Race Champion from 2019-06-21T01:45:30

Today we chat with home town hero and reigning US Pro National Road Race Champ Jonny Brown. We cover everything from pros and cons of the pro cycling lifestyle, to how he nabbed the stars and strip...

Double Peaking and the Mid Season Transition Period from 2019-06-17T21:30:54

In this episode, the coaches chat about the purpose and importance of the double peak method of training and the mid season transition. It's nearly impossible to hold good fitness for an entire sea...

Listener Q&A from 2019-06-07T01:32:33

This episode we go Q&A style! We’ve got a few questions we’ve been holding onto from listeners, including some questions sent in live via Facebook. We’re talking anything! Run, bike, tri, speed,...

What It Takes To Finish an Ironman Triathlon from 2019-05-31T00:09:58

This week, coaches D and B-Fun talk about what it takes to withstand an Ironman triathlon. With all the excitement surrounding the possibility of #IMMEMPHIS, a lot of you may be thinking about doin...

3 Simple Running Form Tweaks That Make a Big Difference from 2019-05-24T20:25:37

We've been teaching running for well over a decade. Coach Dale's first gig in sport performance was teaching linear acceleration and top speed running mechanics. Running form can be over taught ...

Training Age and What It Should Say About Your Program from 2019-05-17T15:05:36

This episode could be bit of a controversial one. We will be chatting about what your training age (very different than you chronological age) should say about your training as a whole. We’ll defin...

Major Lessons Gained From 10 Years of Coaching from 2019-05-13T03:12:02

It's a bit of a special episode for us. May marks the 10 year anniversary of BPC Coaching. It's been a fun and wild ride helping athletes of all ages and ability levels improve in their health, fit...

Brian Williams and Sean Hilsdon - Amazing Ultra Marathon Race Directors from 2019-05-03T13:18:39

We're talking to Brian Williams and Sean Hilsdon, race directors of the Walking Tall 50k/25k trail race, about their 6th born (we don't really know how many kids Sean has). These two guys have put ...

The Keys to Quick Triathlon Transitions from 2019-04-26T23:16:59

Multisport is an A to B race. The clock doesn't stop in T1 and T2 people. So we are going to release our tips for free speed into the wild. We've done dozens of talks and clinics on this subject so...

The Value of Sweat Sodium Testing to Endurance Athletes from 2019-04-18T21:37:20

We've talked before (episode 1) about avoiding a heat beat down, but today we are going to talk specifically about the value of sweat sodium testing. We chat about: - What is sweat sodium testing? ...

What We've Learned From Our Best and Worst Race Moments from 2019-04-16T02:09:41

In this episode, Coach D and Coach B-Fun break down what they learned from their best and worst race experiences. From poor hydration, to poor race preparation, to not knowing the competition, we'v...

Most Common Bike Fitting Issues from 2019-04-07T13:00:19

In this episode we chat about the most common issues we see when fitting bikes. We've been fitting bikes professionally for the last decade and have seen a lot. Worked through a lot. It hasn’t all ...

Lauren Paquette - Pro Runner and Sport Psychologist from 2019-03-31T07:50:45

In this episode, we have pro runner, coach, and sport psychology guru Lauren Paquette. And we couldn't be more psyched. Get it? As a multi-time Olympic trialist, Lauren is still traveling the globe...

Seth Rider - Elite ITU Triathlete from 2019-03-23T08:34:03

This week on the couch we've got local hometown hero and ITU elite triathlete Seth Rider coming in to chat with us. We've watched in awe as Seth has gone from shaggy-headed junior to getting a hair...

The Golden Rules of Not Getting Dropped from 2019-03-16T08:45:40

The time has changed and that means weekday group rides are back! We are as excited as you are so we’re going to harness our chi and drop our Golden Rules for Not Getting Dropped on you fine folks....

Murray Scott the OG Triathlete from 2019-03-08T04:39:45

This week on the couch we have the one, the only, the OG triathlete himself, Murray Scott. We plan to relive what some call "the golden age of triathlon" vicariously through his racing war stories....

Biggest Running Mistakes from 2019-03-02T07:57:08

We are bringing back Coach Chris Winter to talk about the top training and racing mistakes we see from new AND experienced runners. We'll elaborate on how you can avoid falling into these traps and...

Defeating the Winter Blues from 2019-02-21T23:59:43

In this episode Coach D and Coach B-Fun talk about how we help athletes beat the dark days of winter. It’s cold. It’s dark. It’s constantly raining or snowing. And you are forced to train indoors. ...

Meet Coach Chris Winter from 2019-02-15T23:32:15

Today on the couch we’re talking to our very own Coach Chris Winter about everything from his coaching, training, and racing background, to his transition from collegiate runner to coach and amateu...

Heather Nichols and Life Balance from 2019-02-08T22:52:12

We chat with our good friend, athlete, and coach, Heather Nichols. Like many of you out there, Heather wears a lot of hats. Literally, we think she has more hats than Coach D. But figuratively, her...

What We Wish We Knew From The Beginning from 2019-02-01T19:00:11

This week Coach D and Coach B-Fun will run down their TOP 5-ish things that they wish they knew when they first got into cycling and triathlon. This can also be read ....Coach D and Coach B-Fun wil...

Short Course is Not a Crime from 2019-01-25T19:03:36

In this episode Coach D and Coach B-Fun talk about the benefits of short course racing in relation to overall speed skills development, long course speed, cost savings, and the growth of the sport ...

How Repetitive Should My Training Be? from 2019-01-18T18:48:07

Today on the couch Coach D and Coach B-Fun answer a question we get a lot from athletes who simply put, want to make the most out of their training. How repetitive should my training be? It's a sim...

Changing Your Environment to Achieve Goals from 2019-01-15T13:47:15

Today on the couch Coach D and Coach B-Fun talk about how and what to change about your environment in order to achieve your goals as an endurance athlete, or any goal in general. The first thing t...

Steel Frame Builder Earl Glazer from 2019-01-03T23:52:58

Today on the couch we chatted with Earl Glazer. When he’s not flying 777’s, his hobbies include riding (really aggressive geometry) bikes and building his own steel frame sets. We dove into his pas...

Phillip "The Machine" Young from 2018-12-27T20:13:05

This week on the couch (or a couch) we spoke with Phillip Young. Triathlete, full time salesman, husband, dog rescuer, and compulsive smiler. He's been a mainstay in the weekly shoutouts so it was ...

Holiday Gift Ideas for Endurance Athletes from 2018-12-14T22:44:43

Today on the couch...Gift ideas for endurance athletes! Endurance athletes may be some of the hardest people to buy gifts for. The dead ringer gifts are all super pricey and all the less expensive ...

Sports Nutrition Q&A with Coach Casey Morgan, RDN from 2018-12-08T04:51:29

Today on the couch we talked to our very own registered dietician nutritionalist, Casey Morgan and answer listener questions on nutrition. We also talk to Casey about her experience and education n...

Meet Coach D from 2018-11-30T23:10:56

Today on the couch we are prying into Coach Dale’s personal life in hopes of making him sweat. If nothing else, you’ll find out more on how he got into endurance sports, how he got into coaching, a...

Last Minute Marathon Prep from 2018-11-16T20:30:16

In this episode we bring in our head running coach Chris Winter to talk about last minute preparation for running a marathon. With the St. Jude Marathon only a couple weeks away, we figured we coul...

Optimizing Winter Training from 2018-11-10T01:41:06

Today on the couch Coach D and Coach B-Fun are talking about how to optimize your winter training. It's easy to let the weather dictate your training. Cold weather brings along a lot of excuses for...

Andy Blow and Jonny Tye from Precision Hydration - Low Volume Training from 2018-11-01T00:00

Today on the Couch, Coach D and B-Fun talk to Andy Blow and Jonny Tye from Precision Hydration about guess what? NOT hydration. We figured they could use a break from the same old same. So since bo...

Leigh Ruston - Mom and Fiercely Competitive Cyclist from 2018-10-26T16:40:38

Today on the couch we talk to Leigh Ruston. Wife, mom, part time personal trainer, bad mamajama competitive cyclist. Leigh gives insight into how she balances it all (work, family, training) and ho...

Meet Coach B-Fun from 2018-10-19T18:59:27

Today on the couch we pry into Coach Bryant's life so you can know more than you'd care to about him, how he got into endurance sports, and how he became a full time coach almost 10 years ago. One ...

Creating a Successful Cross Country Program from 2018-10-04T00:00

In this episode we talk to our own Coach Chris Winter and Memphis Youth Athletics president, Nick Dwyer, on how to create a successful (a relative term) cross country program. Between the two of th...

Hill Running Technique for Different Distances from 2018-09-27T20:07:52

For a lot of runners, hills elicit a lot of self doubt, fear, and anxiety. So today on the couch we talk about why and how to properly run up and down hills along with some technical differences fo...

The Season Is Over Now What? from 2018-09-19T00:00

Today on the couch Coach Dale and Coach Bryant talk about proper use of a transition phase to help refresh the mind and body after a goal event or a long season of racing. The transition phase is o...

Greg Rohde - First Year Triathlete from 2018-09-10T00:00

In this episode we talked to newbie triathlete Greg Rohde about his first season in triathlon, his tips for getting started in multisport, and some things he wish he knew before embarking on this j...

How to Start Strength Training Without Crushing Yourself from 2018-09-06T00:00

Today on the couch, coach Dale and Bryant lay out how they would progress and structure the training for an endurance athlete looking to add strength training to their regimen. The benefits of stre...

Adventure Racers Keith Merriman and Brian Eason from 2018-08-23T00:00

In this episode we talk to Keith Merriman and Brian Eason about adventure racing and their experience at Untamed New England. Both Brian and Keith are business owners, dads, and lead extremely busy...

Hart Robinson - Single Speed Mountain Biker Extraordinaire from 2018-08-15T00:00

In this episode we talked to Hart Robinson. Husband, Dad, business owner, part time sheriff, grower of epic staches. Oh and he’s fast on a bike. He was 2nd overall in the single speed division at B...

2018 USA Triathlon National Championships Recap from 2018-08-15T00:00

Shout out to Cleveland! On this episode, the coaches talk about the 2018 USA Triathlon National Championships in Cleveland, Ohio. They dive into the logistics of travel, the city, the courses, and ...

Proper Pre Workout and Race Fueling from 2018-08-03T00:00

On today's episode Coach Dale and Coach Bryant are on the Costco Special talking about morning fueling for endurance athletes. We dive into proper nutrition timing, calorie amounts, and give you so...

The Art of Race Selection from 2018-07-24T00:00

On todays episode the coaches talk about how best to pick races for your best chance at a PR or high placing. A common mistake when training for an event is overlooking the course and conditions yo...

Tips for Avoiding a Heat Beat Down from 2018-07-14T00:00

In this first episode, Coach D and BFun talk about trends they are seeing from our athletes who train in extreme heat, and ways to minimize performance impacts. Main Trends: 1. Much higher HR for s...