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The Athlete's CompassYour guide to endurance training, nutrition, and recovery. Author: Athletica
The Athletes Compass Podcast is your compass for navigating endurance training and health. In this show, we explore the cardinal directions of training, nutrition, recovery, and mindset, delving into the dynamic relationship that drives athletic success. Athletes are more than numbers; they're individuals with unique lifestyles and mindset challenges. Coaches who understand these personal nuances play a vital role in their athletes' journey. While training details and data are important, tools like Athletica provide a solution to streamline the technicalities, allowing coaches to focus on the human connection which makes the human coaches the best they can be. Each week, renowned sports scientist and researcher Paul Laursen will be our teacher and guide as we break down training principles so you can understand how best to train for your sport! We take a no-bullshit and practical approach to support age-groupers, masters, and everyday cyclists, runners, and triathletes like you as you find your direction as an athlete. The hosts are Paul Laursen, sports scientist and founder of the Athletica.ai training platform, Marjana Rakai, coach, sports scientist, and triathlete, and Paul Warloski, coach and cyclist. Language: en Genres: Fitness, Health & Fitness, Sports Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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From First 10K at 48 to Ironman: Jeff Weiss’ Endurance Journey
Episode 116
Thursday, 19 February, 2026
In this powerful and deeply relatable episode, Jeff Weiss shares how he went from starting his first 10K at age 48 to completing Ironmans, ultra marathons, and chasing the World Marathon Majors in his 60s. Along the way, he unpacks the mental battles behind endurance sport, the value of failure, and why chasing big goals reshapes how we see ourselves. From narrowly missing the cutoff at the legendary Comrades Marathon to discovering resilience through ice baths and yoga, Jeff makes a compelling case that racing isn’t just about fitness — it’s about identity, courage, and choosing a life without regret.Key Episode TakeawaysYou’re never too old to start — progress is possible at any age.Big races build identity and self-belief, not just fitness.Failure can unlock even bigger breakthroughs.Planning your “next goal” prevents post-race emotional crashes.Working with a coach builds confidence, accountability, and consistency.Long races reveal mental weaknesses — and mental strength.Ice baths and endurance racing both train the same muscle: courage.Controlled discomfort in sport builds resilience for life and business.“Do it scared” — fear is natural, but action reduces it.Health span (not just lifespan) should be the real goal of training.Marjaana Rakai | Nordic Performance LabPaul Warloski - Endurance, Strength Training, Yoga
