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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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Move Better, Perform Better: Erin Carson’s Training Approach
Episode 122
Thursday, 2 April, 2026
In this episode, Erin Carson, one of the most respected strength coaches in endurance sports, breaks down why movement quality is the foundation of performance, injury prevention, and long-term athletic success. She explains how many athletes are already “strong enough” but are limited by stiffness, poor mechanics, and inefficient movement patterns. From simple at-home routines to the concept of “easy speed,” Erin shares practical strategies to improve mobility, unlock better performance, and train for longevity, so you’re not just faster today, but still moving well decades from now.Key TakeawaysMovement quality = efficiency. Better movement reduces energy cost and improves performance quickly.Many athletes don’t need more strength—they need better mobility and coordination.“Easy speed” comes from improved mechanics, not just fitness gains.Tightness in the front of the body inhibits strength in the back (reciprocal inhibition).Most endurance athletes are overly tight in hip flexors and chest due to training posture.Overhead squats are a powerful diagnostic tool for mobility limitations.Ankles, hips, and thoracic spine are the three key mobility areas.Strength training should support movement, not compromise it.Small, consistent routines (“four things”) are more effective than complex programs.Multi-directional movement reduces injury risk and improves durability.Elastic energy (bounce) is more efficient than muscular force.Variety in training (especially for youth athletes) is critical for long-term success.Longevity training starts now: how you move today determines how you age.Use the Code: COMPASS to get a discounted membership for $19.99 per month.ECFIT - 2 Week TrialPaul Warloski - Simple Endurance CoachingMarjaana Rakai | Nordic Performance Lab
