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Ep290 – Athletic Analysis of the Backcountry Hunter

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Ep290 - Athletic Analysis of the Backcountry Hunter
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In this episode we discuss the specific athletic requirements of the backcountry hunter. Using the Capacity Rating System, we determine the levels of strength, speed, power, agility, and endurance needed for ultimate conditioning and success in the backcountry. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus is helping you to achieve peak…

Perfevity Versus Longormance

Here I stand at TLA, the crossroads of performance and longevity. Trying out some new words. I kinda like the way “perfevity” sounds a little more than “longormance.” What do you think? You can always contact me and let me know your opinion on these terms or even suggest a different, possibly better, one. I don’t own this intersection. It’s…

Christmas Gifts for Lifetime Athletes…and a present for YOU!

It’s that time of year. While we are not quite at the last minute for our gift-buying endeavors, the season is upon us. Let’s say there is that special someone for whom you’re not sure what to get. He or she is a Lifetime Athlete. You know you want to give them something special that says “I care about you…

Athletic Injury: Forefoot Pain (metatarsalgia)

Have you ever developed a sore forefoot which felt like it was bruised…but you don’t recall doing anything specific to cause that problem? What about burning pain, numbness, and pins and needles sensations radiating into your toes when you put pressure on your forefoot? Are you a backcountry athlete who has struggled with boot foot and forefoot issues? This is…

Ep265 – The Value of KPI Testing

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Ep265 - The Value of KPI Testing
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Key Performance Indicators, or KPI’s, are extremely valuable elements to periodically test in your athletic journey. We want to train consistently, but we don’t want to do the same thing all the time. Identifying those capacities, or outputs, which best represent out goals or that are most indicative of sports success…and then testing them, is key. This gives us reliable…

The Antelope Hunt Recap!

Episode 261 of the Podcast features The Antelope Hunt Recap! If you’d like to hear the story of my recent outing, including the preparation, the journey, and the field to table experience…give it a listen!

Your Mileage May Vary!

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Your Mileage May Vary!
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Your mileage my vary…and so will mine. This episode of The Lifetime Athlete Podcast delves into the topics of athletic fitness and athletic longevity from two interesting perspectives. First…how can you get the best mileage out of your body over your lifespan? Second…how does the ability to run one mile relate to that first question? This podcast was brought to…

Training for Hunting…Training for Life!

The title says a lot. You can and should train for any sport or activity that is important to you. And you should make your training work over your lifespan — to give you as many years of high performance as possible. I train as a Lifetime Athlete and I train to hunt, among a few other things. I’ve been…

Aging Gracefully…Aging Athletically!

Lately I’ve been in a rabbit hole studying longevity versus quality of life, and comparing performance to basic functional abilities. I’ve been examining the available literature on these topics as well as trying to be an observant human in the midst of every person in my circle existing as a case study. The research is quite interesting to say the…

Ep237 – The Magic of Recovery!

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Ep237 - The Magic of Recovery!
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Recovery is indeed magic. It’s the critical and often missing link in many peak performance programs. How to structure training, when to use high workloads, and how to fill in the time between big workouts most effectively are some of the topics covered in this episode. This is a must-listen for any serious fitness enthusiast or competitive athlete who wants…