The Athlete"s Compass

This episode (part 1 of 3 on recovery) explores the crucial aspect of recovery in training, particularly for everyday endurance athletes. The hosts delve into how to identify when you're fully recovered, why recovery is essential, and how it impacts performance and overall health. Discussions include personal anecdotes about recognizing recovery (or lack thereof), the use of technological tools like HRV monitoring, and non-tech methods like monitoring mood and sleep patterns.Key Topics Discussed:-

In this informative episode of The Athlete’s Compass podcast, the hosts delve into the critical importance of consistent training for everyday athletes, highlighting the role of stress in fostering physical resilience and adaptation. Key discussions include the General Adaptation Syndrome theory, balancing training with life stress, and the significance of personalized training plans. Additionally, the episode explores the use of Heart Rate Variability (HRV) as a tool to gauge training readiness and

In this special edition of the Athletes Compass podcast, the team addresses listener questions about Athletica.ai and training in general.How do I interpret Athletica's AI when it gives warnings that my training plan is too low or too high?How do I manage injuries within Athletica?Do I need to adjust pace or heart-rate zones or will Athletica do this for me?How do I use power and pace curves in Athletica?How should I use the session subjective feedback comments section and what impact does this have

In the third episode of the "Athletes Compass Podcast," the hosts explore the definition and challenges of being an "everyday athlete," contrasting them with elite athletes and emphasizing a smarter training approach rather than a harder one. The discussion revolves around balancing training, recovery, and daily life commitments, the significance of health-focused practices like sleep and nutrition, and the mental shift from casual exercise to goal-oriented training. Additionally, the episode

This episode challenges the "no pain, no gain" fitness mantra, emphasizing the risks of overtraining and the importance of a balanced approach to physical training. Hosts Marjaana Rakai and Paul Laursen share personal experiences of how pushing too hard led to overtraining, highlighting symptoms like fatigue, health issues, and reduced motivation. The discussion stresses the significance of recovery, especially sleep, and the need to differentiate between beneficial challenges and harmful strain in

Hosts Marjaana Rakai and Paul Warloski, joined by Professor Paul Laursen, discuss the multifaceted journey of endurance sports from the viewpoint of everyday athletes. They share personal narratives, with Marjaana detailing her transition from Olympic hopeful to enthusiastic triathlete and Paul recounting his shift from a results-centric approach to enjoying the training process, despite health challenges. Professor Laursen provides expert insights, emphasizing the crucial balance between health and