Awake Athlete Podcast

Awake Athlete Podcast

Hosted by: Jess Gumkowski

The Awake Athlete Podcast is a short form exploration of life perspectives from a 10,000-foot view. An all-encompassing offering of time-tested knowledge, techniques, and practices that allow for more ease along the...

Episodes

When Less Is More — The Endurance of Restraint

Season #6 Episode #4

In this episode of The Road to El Cruce, I’m diving into the art of restraint in endurance training — and why holding back can be just as powerful as pushing forward. I share a recent experience that landed me in what...
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The Stages Are Out — Panic or Prep?

Season #6 Episode #5

The stages for El Cruce have been released. The profiles are no longer an idea in my mind — they’re reality on paper. And that reality demands durability. I’m reflecting on two gnarly ultras I’ve done and the lessons...
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Halfway There – Awake & Forging Forward

Season #6 Episode #6

The middle is where growth takes root. It’s not flashy like the start or triumphant like the finish, but it’s where durability, patience, and true resilience are forged. In this episode, I explore the mental and...
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Beyond Impact – Crushing It At Not Crushing It

Season #6 Episode #7

Sometimes the clearest window opens when life drops an obstacle in your path. My fall brought a new training plan—not one I designed, but one I was given. And inside it, I’ve been handed lessons I couldn’t script:...
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